Minutes 2016-03-01
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PRATTVILLE CITY COUNCIL
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
TUESDAY, MARCH 1, 2016
The Prattville City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, March 1, 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 all Councilors were present.
THE CHARACTER TRAIT OF THE MONTH IS PATIENCE: Taking the time
necessary to work through a difficult situation.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: City Council Meeting February 16, 2016.
Councilor Starnes made a motion to adopt the minutes and Councilor Brown seconded the
motion. With no discussion, the minutes were adopted (7-0).
COMMENTS FROM PERSONS PRESENT REGARDING TONIGHT’S AGENDA:
None
A Point of Privilege was granted to allow Fire Chief Terry Brown to present Battalion Chief
Andy Ellison with the Firefighter of the Year award. Chief Brown stated that the recipient of
this award is chosen by his/her peers and it is a great honor to be nominated. Battalion Chief
Ellison thanked God, his wife and children, the Mayor and Council and Chief Brown. He
thanked his fellow firefighters. He is honored to work for the City and humbled by this
experience.
Council President Wood congratulated Battalion Chief Ellison on receiving this award and
thanked all of the firefighters and paramedics for their hard work.
MAYOR’S REPORT:
The Mayor hoped that everyone had a chance to vote.
Arbor Day was a huge success thanks to Urban Management and their partnership with
Alabama Forestry, the Master Gardeners and Alabama Power. The Mayor thanked the Master
Gardener and Council President Pro Tempore Striplin, as well as, Councilors Brown, and
Boone, for being present to support Urban Management and all involved.
The Fountain City Arts Festival Dinner will be held on March 12th at the Marriott Legends.
This year’s honoree is The Artist Nall.
REPORT FROM COUNCIL ON SPECIAL COMMITTEES:
None
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FROM THE FLOOR
RESOLUTION: To Amend Resolution Book 2015, Page 101 to Rescind the Financing of
Sanitation Equipment. (Sponsored By: Council President Pro Tempore Striplin)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2016, Page 041
Council President Pro Tempore Striplin made a motion to adopt the Resolution and Councilor
Brown seconded the motion. By point of order, it is necessary that the council rules be
suspended if immediate action is to be considered. Council President Pro Tempore Striplin
made a motion to suspend the rules and Councilor Whiteside seconded the motion. The rules
were suspended (7-0). 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
CONSENT AGENDA
1. RESOLUTION: To Grant a Retail Beer (Off Premises Only) and Retail Table Wine (Off
Premises Only) License to Circle K Store 2723830 d/b/a Circle K Stores, Inc. (Sponsored By:
Councilor Starnes)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2016, Page 042
2. RESOLUTION: To Grant a Retail Beer (Off Premises Only) and Retail Table Wine (Off
Premises Only) License to Circle K Store 2723831 d/b/a Circle K Stores, Inc. (Sponsored By:
Councilor Starnes)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2016, Page 043
3. RESOLUTION: To Set a Public Hearing 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 044
4. RESOLUTION: To Surplus One (1) Vehicle from the Wastewater Department.
(Sponsored By: Council President Pro Tempore Striplin)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2016, Page 045
5. RESOLUTION: To Ratify and Affirm the Renewal of the Levy of 7 Mills Ad Valorem Tax
in the City of Prattville. (Sponsored By: Council President Wood)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2016, Page 046
Councilor Starnes made a motion that Items 1-5 be placed on a consent agenda and Council
President Pro Tempore Striplin seconded the motion. Items 1-5 were placed on a consent
agenda (7-0). Councilor Boone 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:
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AYES : STRIPLIN, WOOD, BROWN,
STARNES, WHITESIDE, BOLES,
BOONE 7
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT : NONE
AGENDA
1. ORDINANCE: Petition for Annexation of an Undeveloped Parcel on Old Ridge Road.
(Sponsored By: Councilor Brown)
ORDINANCE BOOK 2016, PAGE 002
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 Boles 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, WOOD, BROWN,
STARNES, WHITESIDE, BOLES,
BOONE 7
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT : NONE
2. ORDINANCE: To Zone Portions of the Property known as The Ridge at Pratt Farms to R-
3, Single Family Residential and to Rezone the Remaining Portions of Said Property from
FAR, Forest, Agriculture and Recreation to R-3, Single Family Residential. (Sponsored By:
Councilor Brown)
HELD FROM FEBRUARY 2, 2016
ORDINANCE BOOK 2016, PAGE 003
This item was introduced at and held over from the February 2, 2016 Council meeting. There
being no discussion, the Ordinance was adopted with the following results:
AYES : STRIPLIN, WOOD, BROWN,
STARNES, WHITESIDE, BOLES,
BOONE 7
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT : NONE
3. ORDINANCE: To Amend the City of Prattville Code of Ordinance, Chapter 66, Article III
Sewers and Sewage Disposal, Division 10. Charges and Fees. (Sponsored By: Council
President Pro Tempore Striplin)
ORDINANCE BOOK 2016, PAGE 004
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Council President Pro Tempore Striplin 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 Whiteside made a motion to
suspend the rules and Councilor Brown seconded the motion. The rules were suspended (7-
0). There being no discussion, the Ordinance was adopted with the following results:
AYES : STRIPLIN, WOOD, BROWN,
STARNES, WHITESIDE, BOLES,
BOONE 7
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT : NONE
4. RESOLUTION: To Amend the FY2016 Budget and Release Funds for a HVAC Unit and
Ductwork Installation for the Fire Department at a Cost Not to Exceed $8,000.00.
(Sponsored By: Councilor Boles)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2016, Page 047
Councilor Boles 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, BOLES,
BOONE 7
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT : NONE
5. RESOLUTION: To Approve the Financing of Sanitation Department Equipment through
Trustmark Bank. (Sponsored By: Council President Pro Tempore Striplin)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2016, Page 048
Council President Pro Tempore Striplin 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, BOLES,
BOONE 7
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT : NONE
6. RESOLUTION: To Enter into an Agreement with J & M Displays for the July 4, 2016
Fireworks Display Program for the Performing and Creative Arts Department at a Cost Not to
Exceed $17,425.00. (Sponsored By: Councilor Boone)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2016, Page 049
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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, BOLES,
BOONE 7
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT : NONE
7. RESOLUTION: To Release Funds for the Purchase of Five Hundred Thirty-One (531) 95-
Gallon Garbage Cans and Twenty-Five (25) 35-Gallon Garbage Cans from Schaefer Systems,
Inc. through the H-GAC Purchasing Cooperative (Contract #GC01-03) for the Sanitation
Department at a Cost Not to Exceed $27,942.50. (Sponsored By: Council President Pro
Tempore Striplin)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2016, Page 050
Council President Pro Tempore Striplin made a motion to adopt the Resolution and Councilor
Whiteside seconded the motion. Councilor Boles asked the Mayor if businesses could also
have trash cans. The Mayor responded that they could and that they should contact his office
for more information. There being no further 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
COMMENTS FROM PERSONS PRESENT:
None
CLOSING COMMENTS:
The Mayor thanked the Council for everything they do. He thanked the department heads, all
employees and the citizens of Prattville.
Councilor Boles announced that he would not be present at the March 15, 2016. He will be
attending his daughter’s graduation from the United States Army Basic Training.
Council President Wood thanked all in attendance. He thanked the Mayor and Council for all
that they do. He hoped everyone would exercise their right to vote.
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 6:28
p.m.
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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