Minutes 2016-03-15
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PRATTVILLE CITY COUNCIL
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
TUESDAY, MARCH 15, 2016
6:05 P.M.
The Prattville City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, March 15, 2016, at 6:05 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 was
recorded as being absent. Councilor Boles was attending his daughter’s graduation.
THE CHARACTER TRAIT OF THE MONTH IS PATIENCE: Taking the time
necessary to work through a difficult situation.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: City Council Meeting and Public Hearing March 1, 2015.
Councilor Brown made a motion to adopt the minutes and Councilor Starnes seconded the
motion. With no discussion, the minutes were adopted (6-0).
COMMENTS FROM PERSONS PRESENT REGARDING TONIGHT’S AGENDA:
None
Council President Wood recognized Scout Troop #156 in the audience. Matt Holtzscher
introduced the individual scouts and explained that they are working on their
Communication and Citizen and Community badges.
MAYOR’S REPORT:
Mayor Gillespie welcomed the scouts of Troop #156 and recognized them as future leaders.
Mayor Gillespie requested a Point of Privilege. Police Chief Mark Thompson introduced the
new Code Enforcement Officer Ray Rice to the Council. Mr. Rice thanked the Council for the
opportunity. Mr. Rice grew up in Prattville, served five years in the Army, and worked twenty-
four years with the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
The Fountain City Arts Festival Dinner was held Saturday, March 12, 2016, honoring The
Artist Nall. Mayor Gillespie thanked Special Events and Cultural Arts Director Barbara
Simpson, Festival Coordinator Brittany Glenn, the Arts Council, and Park and Recreation
Director Kellie Cook for their hard work in pulling off a great event. The Artist Nall donated a
piece of art to the Gallery located at the Scott House.
The Fountain City Arts Festival will be held on Saturday, April 2, 2016, in Pratt Park.
The City of Prattville was featured in the March/April 2016 edition of The Alabama
Municipal Journal magazine, published by the Alabama League of Municipalities, in an
article titled “Digital Engagement in the Fountain City,” by Teresa Lee.
REPORT FROM COUNCIL ON SPECIAL COMMITTEES:
None
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REPORT ON THE STATUS OF CITY FINANCES:
Finance Director Doug Moseley presented the finance reports for February 2016. The
Unaudited General Fund Revenue report showed that 48.41% of budgeted revenue has been
received and that overall revenue was up by 1.5% in comparison to prior year.
The Tax Breakdown Comparison report showed that revenue has increased 13.15% in
comparison to the prior year.
The Unaudited Expenses by Department report showed that departments had spent 38.13%
of budgeted expenditures overall.
The Wastewater Enterprise Fund Income Statement showed income in line with the budget
and expenses were below budget. The SRF has been paid off as approved by the Council at the
last meeting.
The Sanitation Enterprise Fund Income Statement showed income in line with the budget
and expenses were below budget. The remaining equipment ordered should be received in the
next two weeks.
The Judicial Special Revenue Fund Income Statement showed that revenue was lagging.
Revenue normally increases this time of year with income tax refunds. The department has
also kept expenses below budget.
The Bank Balances report showed a total cash balance of $21,942,114.70 as of February 29,
2016. There are two new accounts included under the Capital Projects Fund – the Parks and
Recreation Reserve Account and the Transportation Reserve Account. After the Parks and
Recreation plan was completed during the past year, the Finance Director and the Mayor
determined there was a need to start setting funds aside for future projects. Funds will also be
needed in the future for large transportation projects.
The City Wide Accounts Payable and Debt Balances report show total debt at $38,425,199.38
as of February 29, 2016.
CONSENT AGENDA:
1. RESOLUTION: To Re-Appoint Gene R. Canavan to the Educational Building Authority.
(Sponsored By: Councilor Boles)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2016, PAGE 051
2. RESOLUTION: To Appoint Jerry Keith Cantrell to the Educational Building Authority.
(Sponsored By: Councilor Brown)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2016, PAGE 052
3. RESOLUTION: To Appoint Jenny D. Nelson to the Educational Building Authority.
(Sponsored By: Council President Pro Tempore Striplin)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2016, PAGE 053
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4. RESOLUTION: To Grant a Restaurant Retail Beer (On or Off Premises) and Retail Table
Wine (On or Off Premises) to Coffee House Holdings, Inc. d/b/a Starbucks 20585.
(Sponsored By: Councilor Starnes)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2016, PAGE 054
5. RESOLUTION: To Name Voting Delegate and Alternates for the Alabama League of
Municipalities’ Annual Convention in Huntsville. (Sponsored By: Council President Wood)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2016, PAGE 055
6. RESOLUTION: To Surplus One (1) Vehicle from the Police Department. (Sponsored By:
Councilor Starnes)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2016, PAGE 056
7. RESOLUTION: To Set a Public Hearing to Declare Various Weeded Lots to be a Public
Nuisance and Ordering Their Abatement per Title 11, Chapter 67 of the Code of Alabama,
1975, as Amended. (Sponsored By: Councilor Starnes)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2016, PAGE 057
Councilor Boone made a motion to place Items 1-7 on a Consent Agenda and Councilor
Whiteside seconded the motion. The Items were placed on a Consent Agenda (6-0). Council
President Pro Tempore Striplin made a motion to adopt the Consent Agenda and Councilor
Brown seconded the motion. There being no discussion, the Consent Agenda was adopted
with the following results:
AYES : STRIPLIN, WOOD, BROWN,
STARNES, WHITESIDE, BOONE 6
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT : BOLES
AGENDA:
1. ORDINANCE: Petition for Annexation of Various Lots in Glennbrooke Subdivision Phase
2. (Sponsored By: Councilor Brown)
ORDINANCE BOOK 2016, PAGE 005
Councilor Brown made a motion to adopt the Ordinance and Council President Pro Tempore
Striplin seconded the motion. By point of order, it is necessary that the council rules be
suspended if immediate action is to be considered. Councilor Starnes made a motion to
suspend the rules and Councilor Whiteside seconded the motion. The rules were suspended
(6-0). There being no discussion, the Ordinance was adopted with the following results:
AYES : STRIPLIN, WOOD, BROWN,
STARNES, WHITESIDE, BOONE 6
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT : BOLES
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2. ORDINANCE: To Amend Chapter 105, Buildings and Building Regulations, of the Code
of Ordinances of the City of Prattville. (Sponsored By: Councilor Boles)
ORDINANCE BOOK 2016, PAGE 006
Councilor Starnes made a motion to adopt the Ordinance and Council President Pro Tempore
Striplin 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 Whiteside seconded the motion. The rules were suspended
(6-0). There being no discussion, the Ordinance was adopted with the following results:
AYES : STRIPLIN, WOOD, BROWN,
STARNES, WHITESIDE, BOONE 6
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT : BOLES
3. ORDINANCE: To Amend Chapter 26 - Fire Prevention and Protection, Article II – Fire
Prevention Code, Section 26-42. Code Adopted, Penalty, of the Code of Ordinances of the
City of Prattville. (Sponsored By: Councilor Boles)
ORDINANCE BOOK 2016, PAGE 007
Councilor Whiteside 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 Starnes made a motion to suspend the rules and
Councilor Brown seconded the motion. The rules were suspended (6-0). There being no
discussion, the Ordinance was adopted with the following results:
AYES : STRIPLIN, WOOD, BROWN,
STARNES, WHITESIDE, BOONE 6
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT : BOLES
4. RESOLUTION: To Enter into an Agreement with Civil Southeast to Provide Construction,
Engineering, and Inspection Services in an Amount Not to Exceed $120,236.00 (Zero Net Cost
to the City) for the Resurfacing of East Main Street from U. S. Highway 31 to Shady Oak Lane for
Project No. STPAA-7804(604). (Sponsored By: Councilor Brown)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2016, PAGE 058
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, BOONE 6
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT : BOLES
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5. RESOLUTION: To Release Funds for the Purchase of One (1) Kubota 2D326H72 Mower
through State Contract T225 from Capital Tractor, Inc. for the Urban Management
Department at a Cost of $13,460.00. (Sponsored By: Councilor Boone)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2016, PAGE 059
Councilor Boone made a motion to adopt the Resolution and Councilor Whiteside seconded
the motion. There being no discussion, the Resolution was adopted with the following results:
AYES : STRIPLIN, WOOD, BROWN,
STARNES, WHITESIDE, BOONE 6
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT : BOLES
6. RESOLUTION: To Release Funds for the Purchase of One (1) Toro 60” Grandstand
Mower through National IPA Purchasing Cooperative Contract #9281 from Prattville
Outdoors for the Urban Management Department at a Cost of $8,384.02. (Sponsored By:
Councilor Boone)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2016, PAGE 060
Councilor Boone made a motion to adopt the Resolution and Councilor Brown seconded the
motion. There being no discussion, the Resolution was adopted with the following results:
AYES : STRIPLIN, WOOD, BROWN,
STARNES, WHITESIDE, BOONE 6
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT : BOLES
7. RESOLUTION: To Release Funds for the Purchase of One (1) Walker MT23 Mower
through State Contract T225 from Capital Tractor, Inc. for the Urban Management
Department at a Cost of $13,119.99. (Sponsored By: Councilor Boone)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2016, PAGE 061
Councilor Boone 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, BOONE 6
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT : BOLES
COMMENTS FROM PERSONS PRESENT:
None
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CLOSING COMMENTS:
Councilor Brown thanked City Planner Joel Duke and his staff, and Jim Norris and the
Glennbrooke Homeowner’s Association, for their hard work and patience in collecting the
petitions for annexation in Glennbrooke Subdivision Phase 2.
Councilor Starnes expressed appreciation for the great reception for the 217th MP Co.
Councilor Starnes thanked the citizens of Prattville; Mayor Gillespie and his staff, Executive
Assistant Teresa Lee and Administrative Assistant Lisa Byrd; Police Chief Mark Thompson
and the Police Department; Fire Chief Terry Brown and the Fire Department; Parks and
Recreation Director Kellie Cook and the Parks and Recreation Department; Executive
Director Kristi Pieper with the Prattville-Autauga Character Coalition; President Patty
VanderWal, Project Coordinator Melody Colvert, and the Military Committee of the Prattville
Chamber of Commerce; Autauga County Sheriff Joe Sedinger and the Autauga County
Sheriff’s Office; Marty Roney with the Prattville Progress; media outlets WSFA and WAKA;
and all involved who helped make the welcome home successful. The soldiers deeply
appreciated the welcome home from the City of Prattville.
Councilor Boone welcomed Code Enforcement Officer Ray Rice to the City of Prattville.
Council President Wood thanked all employees, the Mayor and the Council for all they do for
the City. Council President Wood expressed his appreciation to all who attended the council
meeting.
Council President Wood announced that the Council needed to enter Executive Session to
discuss economic development. City Attorney David McDowell had provided the City Clerk
with a letter of explanation for the Executive Session. That letter is made part of the official
record.
Council President Pro Tempore Striplin made a motion to enter into Executive Session and
Councilor Whiteside seconded the motion. With a vote of (6-0), the Council entered Executive
Session at 6:30 p.m. Councilor Wood announced that the Executive Session was expected to
last approximately one hour and the Council would return to adjourn.
The Council exited the Executive Session and re-entered Regular Session at 7:41 p.m.
ADJOURN:
There being no further business to come before the council, Councilor Boone made a motion
to adjourn and Councilor Whiteside seconded the motion. The meeting adjourned (6-0) at
7:42 p.m.
APPROVED:
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Cathy Dickerson
City Clerk
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Willie L. Wood, Jr., President
Prattville City Council