Minutes 2016-10-18
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PRATTVILLE CITY COUNCIL
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2016
6:03 P.M.
The Prattville City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, October 18, 2016, at 6:03 p.m.
in the Council Chambers at City Hall. After the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag,
Councilor Boone gave the invocation. Roll was called and all Councilors were present.
THE CHARACTER TRAIT OF THE MONTH IS INITIATIVE: Recognizing and doing
what needs to be done before I am asked to do it.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Public Hearing and City Council Meeting October 4, 2016 and
Special Session to Canvass the Run-Off Election Results October 10, 2016.
Council President Pro Tempore Striplin made a motion to adopt the minutes and Councilor
Boone seconded the motion. With no discussion, the minutes were adopted (7-0).
COMMENTS FROM PERSONS PRESENT REGARDING TONIGHT’S AGENDA:
None
MAYOR’S REPORT:
Mayor Gillespie requested a Point of Privilege. Senator Chambliss presented the Mayor and
Council with a letter from Governor Bentley regarding the award of a $150,000.00 CDBG
project for the removal of the Gurney building. Senator Chambliss also explained the
Constitutional Amendments to be included on the November 8, 2016 ballot. Senator Chambliss
provided a handout of the 2016 Alabama Ballot Measures, which were made part of the official
record.
Representative Paul Beckman also addressed the Council regarding the importance of
Statewide Amendment 14.
Council President Wood thanked Senator Chambliss and Representative Beckman for the job
they are doing. Senator Chambliss provided a copy of the handout to all members of the
audience.
The annual Halloween Candywalk will be held downtown on October 27, 2016 from 4:00 –
6:00 p.m. Mayor Gillespie thanked all participating downtown merchants.
Due to a request by the Department of Corrections, the Recycling Center on Ridgewood Road
is now manned during operating hours. The Recycling Center is in operation on Monday,
Wednesday, and Saturday.
REPORT FROM COUNCIL ON SPECIAL COMMITTEES: None
REPORT ON THE STATUS OF CITY FINANCES:
Finance Director Doug Moseley presented the finance reports for September 2016. The
Unaudited General Fund Revenue report showed that with 97.67% of the year complete,
revenue was at 100.03%.
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The Tax Breakdown Comparison report showed that actual revenue had decreased by 0.56% in
in comparison to the prior year. Net revenue, including rebates, had increased by 1.05% in
comparison to the prior year.
The Unaudited Expenses by Department report showed that with 100% of the year complete,
overall expenses were at 92.38%.
The Wastewater Enterprise Fund Income Statement showed that with 91.67% of the budget
year complete, expenses were at 97.52%. Expenses were at 81.41% of the budget, with 100% of
the year complete.
The Sanitation Enterprise Fund Income Statement showed that with 91.67% of the budget year
complete, expenses were at 90.05%. Expenses were at 98.65% of the budget, with 100% of the
year complete.
The Judicial Special Revenue Fund Income Statement showed that with 100% of the budget
year complete, revenue was at 73.747%. Expenses were at 86.01% of the budget, with 100% of
the budget year complete.
The Gas Tax Special Revenue Fund Income Statement for the quarter showed year-to-date
revenue at 111.21%. This is due to fact that the City nets out expenses on project. Year-to-date
expenses were at 156.80%.
The Capital Projects Fund Income Statement showed year-to-date revenue at $1,328,814.52.
Year-to-date expenses were at 1,568,511.52.
The Group Health Fund Income Statement showed a year-to-date decrease of $221,707.18.
This fund balance is being monitored. An increase in employee contributions and additional
funding from the City have been implemented for FY2017.
The Bank Balances report showed a total cash balance of $20,218,659.11 as of September 30,
2016.
The City Wide Accounts Payable and Debt Balances report showed a total of $38,210,964.12 as
of September 30, 2016.
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 2016-A, PAGE 181
2. RESOLUTION: To Declare Various Weeded Lots to be a Public Nuisance, Order Their
Abatement and Set a Public Hearing per Title 11, Chapter 67 of the Code of Alabama, 1975, as
Amended. (Sponsored By: Councilor Starnes)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2016-A, PAGE 182
3. RESOLUTION: To Surplus One (1) Vehicle from the Parks and Recreation Department.
(Sponsored By: Councilor Boone)
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RESOLUTION BOOK 2016-A, PAGE 183
4. RESOLUTION: To Surplus One (1) Vehicle from the Vehicle Maintenance Department.
(Sponsored By: Councilor Whiteside)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2016-A, PAGE 184
5. RESOLUTION: To Request that the Montgomery Metropolitan Planning Organization
(MPO), the State of Alabama, and the Federal Highway Administration Classify Jensen Road
as a Collector Street. (Sponsored By: Councilor Brown)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2016-A, PAGE 185
Councilor Brown made a motion to place Items #1-5 on a Consent Agenda and Council
President Pro Tempore Striplin seconded the motion. The items were placed on a Consent
Agenda (7-0). Councilor Whiteside made a motion to adopt the Consent Agenda and Councilor
Starnes seconded the motion. There being no discussion, the Consent Agenda was adopted with
the following results:
AYES : STRIPLIN, WOOD, BROWN,
STARNES, WHITESIDE, BOLES,
BOONE 7
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT : NONE
AGENDA
1. RESOLUTION: To Amend the FY2017 Budget and to Release Funds for the Purchase of
One (1) 2017 Police Utility Interceptor (All-Wheeled Drive) SUV Vehicle through Bid No. 016-
006 from Long-Lewis of the River Region, Inc. for the Police Department at a Cost Not to
Exceed $27,839.00. (Sponsored By: Councilor Starnes)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2016-A, PAGE 186
Councilor Starnes made a motion to adopt the Resolution and Councilor Boone seconded the
motion. There being no discussion, the Resolution was adopted with the following results:
AYES : STRIPLIN, WOOD, BROWN,
STARNES, WHITESIDE, BOLES,
BOONE 7
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT : NONE
2. RESOLUTION: To Appoint Department Heads. (Sponsored By: Council President Wood)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2016-A, PAGE 187
Councilor Brown made a motion to adopt the Resolution and Councilor Boles seconded the
motion. There being no discussion, the Resolution was adopted with the following results:
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AYES : STRIPLIN, WOOD, BROWN,
STARNES, WHITESIDE, BOLES,
BOONE 7
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT : NONE
COMMENTS FROM PERSONS PRESENT:
___________________ thanked Councilor Boles for his time and service to the City of
Prattville over the last two council terms. He also thanked Council President Wood for his 28
years of service to the City of Prattville.
CLOSING COMMENTS:
Council President Wood thanked all department heads for the job they do for the City. He
thanked council members for their work and urged them to continue to work through their
committees. He expressed appreciation for being allowed to serve alongside this council.
ADJOURN:
There being no further business to come before the council, Councilor Boles made a motion to
adjourn and Councilor Starnes seconded the motion. The meeting adjourned (7-0) at 6:29 p.m.
APPROVED:
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Cathy Dickerson
City Clerk
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Willie L. Wood, Jr., President
Prattville City Council