Minutes 2016-06-07
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PRATTVILLE CITY COUNCIL
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
TUESDAY, JUNE 7, 2016
The Prattville City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, June 7, 2016, at 6:02 p.m. in the
Council Chambers at City Hall. After the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag, Council
President Wood gave the invocation. Roll was called and Councilor Boles and Council Boone
were absent.
THE CHARACTER TRAIT OF THE MONTH IS ENDURANCE: The inner strength to
withstand stress and do my best.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Public Hearing and City Council Meeting May 17, 2016.
Councilor Brown made a motion to adopt the minutes and Councilor Whiteside seconded the
motion. With no discussion, the minutes were adopted (5-0).
COMMENTS FROM PERSONS PRESENT REGARDING TONIGHT’S AGENDA:
None
MAYOR’S REPORT:
The Mayor was granted a point of personal privilege to allow Senator Clyde Chambliss to give
a legislative update.
Senator Chambliss expressed his appreciation for the opportunity that the citizens have given
him to serve on the Alabama Senate.
The budgets were passed early this year. Senator Chambliss along with others pressed very hard
for budget hearings to make this possible.
Across the board cuts were ended and each department was prioritized. The National Guard,
Courts, Corrections, Health, Mental Health, D.H.R. and Medicaid accounts were increased.
Medicaid is $85 million short, but is $15 million ahead of where it was last year, and $50 million
ahead of where it was the year before that. A significant amount of money has been invested
into Medicaid. Almost 42% of budget was going to Medicaid, which was not sustainable.
Senator Chambliss and others have pushed for Medicaid hearings to address this issue, and
they are currently on hearing # 5 of 7. The goal is to insure the program has long-term stability.
Funding was passed to increase money in schools for text books, classroom materials, dual
enrollment and the Pre-K program. Teachers were given a cost of living adjustment. The
general public saw a cost of living increase between 2008 and 2015 of 13% and State employees
increased 5%, while teachers increased only 2.5%.
Senator Chambliss asked for support for the constitutional amendment to require that all funds
collected in state parks be spent in state parks. He sponsored legislation that was passed to
make it a Class A felony for aggravated child abuse to a child less than 6 years old. Suicide
awareness training in schools was expanded. Capital Murder charges are available if abuse of a
child results in the child’s death.
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A Bill was passed to allow deductions of contributions to the Health Saving accounts on state
level.
Two Economic Development Senate Bills were passed, one dealing primarily with ports and
another making tax credits available to those who increase employment.
Two Bills dealing with abortions were passed. Dismemberment abortions and clinics within
2000ft of a K through 8 school have been banned.
Senator Chambliss urged the Council to reach out to him when needed.
Council President Wood thanked Senator Chambliss for the job he is doing.
Mayor Gillespie also thanked Senator Chambliss for all that he is doing.
The Memorial Day service was held at the Courthouse. The Mayor expressed his appreciation
for the American Legion and VFW for allowing the City to participate. He also thanked the
Police, Fire, Public Works, Parks & Recreation Departments, along with his staff for all they did
to make sure it was a success.
Retro Pool Day was a successful family-friendly event. The Mayor thanked the Parks &
Recreation Department for manning the pool, cooking and working on this holiday event.
The Prattville Farmers Market opened this past Saturday for the season. The Mayor thanked
Barbara Simpson and Brittany Glenn for their hard work in getting everything ready, taking
care of the growers and securing entertainment for the Market. The Market will run on
Saturdays through the end of September from 7:00 a.m. to noon.
The Canoe Trail Fun Run on Autauga Creek was held over the weekend.
Tuesday, June 14th marks the first Creekwalk Concert in this summer’s series. “Souled Out” will
start playing at 7:00 p.m.
Council President Wood recognized that City of Selma City Council President Corey Bowie was
in attendance.
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 2016, PAGE 097
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, PAGE 098
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3. RESOLUTION: To Appoint the 2016 Municipal Election Official. (Sponsored By: Council
President Wood)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2016, PAGE 099
4. RESOLUTION: To Appoint Honorable Alfred Q. Booth to Deliver Voters List to City Clerk.
(Sponsored By: Council President Wood)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2016, PAGE 100
5. RESOLUTION: To Re-Appoint Connie Bainbridge to the Airport Authority. (Sponsored
By: Councilor Brown)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2016, PAGE 101
6. RESOLUTION: To Re-Appoint David Goodson to the Airport Authority. (Sponsored By:
Councilor Brown)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2016, PAGE 102
7. RESOLUTION: To Re-Appoint William “Bill” Hamburger to the Airport Authority.
(Sponsored By: Councilor Boone)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2016, PAGE 103
8. RESOLUTION: To Surplus One (1) Vehicle from the Fire Department. (Sponsored By:
Councilor Boles)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2016, PAGE 104
Council President Pro Tempore Striplin made a motion to place Items # 1-8 on a Consent
Agenda and Councilor Starnes seconded the motion. The items were placed on a Consent
Agenda (5-0). Councilor Brown made a motion to adopt the Consent Agenda and Councilor
Whiteside seconded the motion. There being no discussion, the Consent Agenda was adopted
with the following results:
AYES : STRIPLIN, WOOD, BROWN,
STARNES, WHITESIDE 5
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT : BOLES, BOONE
AGENDA
1. RESOLUTION: To Amend the Budget and to Award Bid No. 016-008 for the Holly Court
Drainage Repair Project to W. S. Newell & Sons, Inc. at a Total Cost of $91,578.20 (Estimated
Net Cost to the City of $22,895.00). (Sponsored By: Councilor Brown)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2016, PAGE 105
Councilor Brown made a motion to adopt the Resolution and Council President Pro Tempore
Striplin seconded the motion. There being no discussion, the Resolution was adopted with the
following results:
AYES : STRIPLIN, WOOD, BROWN,
STARNES, WHITESIDE 5
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NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT : BOLES, BOONE
2. RESOLUTION: To Release Funds for the Purchase of One (1) Toro 60” Grandstand Mower
through National IPA Purchasing Cooperative from Prattville Outdoors for the Urban
Management Department at a Cost of $8,384.02. (Sponsored By: Councilor Boone)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2016, PAGE 106
Council President Pro Tempore Striplin made a motion to adopt the Resolution and Councilor
Starnes seconded the motion. There being no discussion, the Resolution was adopted with the
following results:
AYES : STRIPLIN, WOOD, BROWN,
STARNES, WHITESIDE 5
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT : BOLES, BOONE
3. RESOLUTION: To Amend the FY2016 Budget and to Release Funds for the Purchase of
Five (5) Tactical Ballistic Vests from PT Armor, Inc. and Eight (8) Standard Ballistic Vests from
Gulf States Distributers for the Police Department at a Total Cost Not to Exceed $12,160.00.
(Sponsored By: Councilor Starnes)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2016, PAGE 107
Councilor Starnes made a motion to adopt the Resolution and Council President Pro Tempore
Striplin seconded the motion. There being no discussion the Resolution was adopted with the
following results:
AYES : STRIPLIN, WOOD, BROWN,
STARNES, WHITESIDE 5
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT : BOLES, BOONE
COMMENTS FROM PERSONS PRESENT:
CLOSING COMMENTS:
ADJOURN:
Richard Harrison, 303 Co. Rd. 11, Deatsville, owns the property located at 519 N. Court St. and
listed in Consent Agenda Item #1 concerning weeded lots. Mr. Harrison explained that the issue
has been resolved and the lot will continue to be maintained from this point forward.
Council President Wood thanked Mr. Harrison and explained that if the issue has been resolved
then no further action would be taken.
Sally Camire, 133 Gray Drive, Prattville, brought to the Council’s attention an issue concerning
loose dogs in her neighborhood. Mrs. Camire explained that her neighbor has two dogs that are
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typically loose, and that they have charged her friends and herself on several occasions. The
dogs have also caused damage to Mrs. Camire’s fence. She asked for guidance on how to take
care of this issue.
Council President Wood referred Mrs. Camire to the Mayor’s office for assistance on this
matter.
There being no further business to come before the council, Councilor Whiteside made a
motion to adjourn and Councilor Starnes seconded the motion. The meeting adjourned (7-0)
at 6:30 p.m.
APPROVED:
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Cathy Dickerson
City Clerk
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Willie L. Wood, Jr., President
Prattville City Council
SUBMITTED BY:
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Jamie Ferrari
Assistant City Clerk