Minutes 2017-01-03
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PRATTVILLE CITY COUNCIL
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
TUESDAY, JANUARY 3, 2017
6:03
The Prattville City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, January 3, 2017, at 6:03 p.m. in
the Council Chambers at City Hall. After the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag, Council
President Striplin gave the invocation. Roll was called and all Councilors were present.
THE CHARACTER TRAIT OF THE MONTH IS DISCIPLINE: Choosing behaviors to help me
reach my goals.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Public Hearing and City Council Meeting December 20, 2016.
Council President Pro Tempore Brown made a motion to adopt the minutes and Councilor
Starnes seconded the motion. With no discussion, the minutes were adopted (7-0).
COMMENTS FROM PERSONS PRESENT REGARDING TONIGHT’S AGENDA:
MAYOR’S REPORT:
Mayor Gillespie thanked all employees, friends and partners of Prattville for a successful 2016.
The Mayor stated to remember that we cannot control what is thrown at us, but we can control
how we handle the curveball. While the City has been in a drought for many months now, it’s
been reported we have received 4-6 inches. He thanked all city crews for all their hard work,
not only over the holiday, but also in the dark of night and the overabundance of rain.
The Mayor invited all to attend opening night on February 9th of “To Kill a Mockingbird” by the
Way Off Broadway.
The Mayor looks forward to and embraces what might be accomplish shed in 2017 through
various efforts and projects.
Council President Striplin recognized the Boy Scouts in attendance who were working towards
their citizenship and community badges.
REPORT FROM COUNCIL ON SPECIAL COMMITTEES:
None
CONSENT AGENDA:
1. RESOLUTION: To Authorize the Mayor to have Various Weeded Lots Abated per Title 11,
Chapter 67 of the Code of Alabama, 1975, as Amended. (Sponsored By: Councilor Starnes)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2017, PAGE 001
2. RESOLUTION: To Appoint Dr. Shirley Brooks Laseter to the Autauga-Prattville Public
Library Board. (Sponsored By: Council President Pro Tempore Brown)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2017, PAGE 002
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3. RESOLUTION: To Recommend the Re-Appointment of Lora Lee Boone to the E-911 Board.
(Sponsored By: Council President Striplin)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2017, PAGE 003
4. RESOLUTION: To Reject All Bids for Bid No. 16-016 for a Public Works Building to be
Located on Doster Road. (Sponsored By: Council President Striplin)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2017, PAGE 004
Councilor Starnes made a motion to place Items #1-4 on a Consent Agenda and Councilor
Cables seconded the motion. Councilor Boone announced that she would be abstaining from
any action on these items. The Items were placed on the Consent Agenda (6-0). Council
President Pro Tempore Brown made a motion to adopt the Consent Agenda and Councilor
Strichik seconded the motion. There being no further discussion, the Consent Agenda was
adopted with the following results:
AYES : STRIPLIN, JACKSON, BROWN,
STARNES, CABLES, STRICHIK, 6
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : BOONE 1
ABSENT : NONE
AGENDA:
1. ORDINANCE: To Amend City of Prattville Code, Chapter 105 Buildings and Building
Regulations, Article II – Building Code, Section 105-23 Adopted. (Sponsored By: Councilor
Strichik)
ORDINANCE BOOK 2017, PAGE 001
Councilor Strichik made a motion to adopt the Ordinance and Councilor Boone seconded the
motion. By point of order it is necessary that the council rules be suspended if immediate action
is to be considered. Councilor Brown made a motion to suspend the rules and Councilor
Starnes seconded the motion. The rules were suspended (7-0). There being no discussion the
Ordinance was adopted with the following results:
AYES : STRIPLIN, JACKSON, BROWN,
STARNES, CABLES, STRICHIK,
BOONE 7
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT : NONE
2. RESOLUTION: To Authorize the Mayor to Enter into an Agreement with Central Alabama
Regional Planning and Development Commission (CARPDC) to Provide Administrative
Services Related to CDBG No. LR-CE-PF-16-019 for the Demolition of Gurney Building at a
Cost Not to Exceed $22,000.00. (Sponsored By: Council President Striplin)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2017, PAGE 005
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Councilor Jackson made a motion to adopt the Resolution and Councilor Cables seconded the
motion. There being no discussion, the Resolution was adopted with the following results:
AYES : STRIPLIN, JACKSON, BROWN,
STARNES, CABLES, STRICHIK,
BOONE 7
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT : NONE
3. RESOLUTION: To Award Bid No. 016-016A to David Bulger, Inc. for Site Work for the New
Public Works Building to be Located on Doster Road at a Cost of $136,996.10. (Sponsored By:
Council President Striplin)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2017, PAGE 006
Councilor Cables made a motion to adopt the Resolution and Councilor Strichik seconded the
motion. There being no discussion the Resolution was adopted with the following results:
AYES : STRIPLIN, JACKSON, BROWN,
STARNES, CABLES, STRICHIK,
BOONE 7
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT : NONE
COMMENTS FROM PERSONS PRESENT:
Brenda Hassell, 144 Chester Street, Prattville addressed the Council with concerns about noise
on her street and suggested a neighborhood watch program for her neighborhood.
Matt Holtzscher, 246 Wetumpka Street, Prattville, representative for the Autauga County
Historic Redevelopment Association, invited all to attend their next meeting on Sunday,
January 8, 2017, at 2:00 p.m. at City Hall. At this meeting LEDIC Realty will present their plans
for the renovation of the Continental Eagle Building.
CLOSING COMMENTS:
Council President Pro Tempore Striplin expressed appreciation all of the City staff and their
efforts to help the City remain efficient during recent inclement weather.
ADJOURN:
There being no further business to come before the council, Councilor Boone made a motion
to adjourn and Councilor Starnes seconded the motion. The meeting adjourned (7-0) at 6:24
p.m.
APPROVED:
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Cathy Dickerson
City Clerk
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Albert Striplin, President
Prattville City Council
SUBMITTED BY:
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Jamie Ferrari
Assistant City Clerk