Minutes 2015-06-16
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PRATTVILLE CITY COUNCIL
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 2015
6:02 P.M.
The Prattville City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, June 16, 2015, at 6:02 p.m. in
the Council Chambers at City Hall. After the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag,
Council President Pro Tempore Striplin gave the invocation. Roll was called and Councilor
Brown and Councilor Starnes were absent.
THE CHARACTER TRAIT OF THE MONTH IS DEPENDABILITY: Fulfilling what I
consented to do, even if it means unexpected sacrifice.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Public Hearing and City Council Meeting June 2, 2015; Work
Session June 8, 2015. Councilor Boles 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:
On June 9, inclement weather prevented the first Creekwalk Concert of the season. The
concert has been rescheduled for tonight at 7:00 p.m. Mayor Gillespie invited all present to
enjoy the Creekwalk and the entertainment.
The next Creekwalk Concert is scheduled for Tuesday, June 23, featuring R & B artist Jacobi.
This week’s performances of 100 Lunches, A Gourmet Comedy at Prattville’s Way Off
Broadway Theatre are the last for this play.
Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom Veterans will serve as Grand
Marshals for the July 4th events.
The Mayor requested the Council to move forward with Agenda Item #2 for much needed
maintenance on the Rice House, which houses the Prattaugan Museum.
The Farmer’s Market is located in The Grove between 7 a.m. and noon on Saturday mornings.
Brandon Smith will be the guest chef this Saturday.
REPORT FROM COUNCIL ON SPECIAL COMMITTEES: None
REPORT ON STATUS OF CITY FINANCES:
Finance Director Doug Moseley presented the finance reports for May 2015. The Unaudited
General Fund Revenue report showed that with 58.33% of the year complete, the City has
received 70.21% of budget revenue.
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The Tax Breakdown Comparison report showed revenue increased 4.05% in comparison to
the prior year.
The Unaudited Expenses by Department report showed most departments were either under
budget or at budget. With 66.67% of the year complete, expenses were at 64.17%.
The Wastewater Enterprise Fund Income Statement showed income in-line with the budget.
With 58.33% of the year complete, 60.00% of budgeted revenue has been received. With
66.67% of the budget year complete, expenses were at 76.55%. This was due to early payoff of
the SRF loan.
The Sanitation Enterprise Fund Income Statement showed income and expenses in-line with
the budget. With 58.33% of the year complete, 58.94% of budgeted revenue has been
received. With 66.67% of the year complete, expenses were at 61.96%.
The Judicial Special Revenue Fund Income Statement showed that with 66.67% of the budget
year complete, revenue was at 57.92%. The suspense account included revenue to be
processed. Budgeted expenses were also below budget at 45.06%.
The Bank Balances report showed a total cash balance of $18,801,226.73 as of May 31, 2015.
The City Wide Accounts Payable and Debt Balances report show total debt at $41,033,468.04
as of May 31, 2015. The 2006 SRF will be callable February 16, 2016 and plans are to pay
balance off. This will clear all major debt for the Wastewater Department, with the exception
of the sludge field loan. The interest rate on that loan is 2.19%.
Councilor Boone asked for the balance due on the 2006 SRF loan. Mr. Moseley replied the
balance due is $620,000.00.
Council President Wood recognized a scout in the audience. Peyton Spears and his dad, Greg
Spears, introduced themselves. Peyton is working on his Citizen and Community badge.
CONSENT AGENDA
1. RESOLUTION: 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 2015, PAGE 069
2. 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 2015, PAGE 070
3. RESOLUTION: To Re-Appoint Greg E. Moates to the Commercial Development
Authority. (Sponsored By: Council President Pro Tempore Striplin)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2015, PAGE 071
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4. RESOLUTION: To Re-Appoint Karla Boles to the Commercial Development Authority.
(Sponsored By: Councilor Boone)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2015, PAGE 072
5. RESOLUTION: To Appoint David Schulz to the Commercial Development Authority.
(Sponsored By: Council President Pro Tempore Striplin)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2015, PAGE 073
6. RESOLUTION: To Affix the Cost of Demolition of the Dangerous and Unsafe Structure at
925 Peagler Street. (Sponsored By: Councilor Starnes)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2015, PAGE 074
7. RESOLUTION: To Affix the Cost of Demolition of the Dangerous and Unsafe Structure at
1159 Old Highway 31. (Sponsored By: Councilor Starnes)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2015, PAGE 075
Councilor Boles made a motion to place Items #1-7 on a Consent Agenda and Council
President Pro Tempore Striplin seconded the motion. The items were placed on a consent
agenda (5-0). Councilor Boone made a motion to adopt the Consent Agenda and Council
President Pro Tempore Striplin seconded the motion. There being no discussion, the Consent
Agenda was adopted with the following results:
AYES : STRIPLIN, WOOD, WHITESIDE,
BOLES, BOONE 5
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT : BROWN, STARNES
AGENDA
1. RESOLUTION: To Support Project Fountain. (Sponsored By: Council President Wood)
HELD FROM 5/5/2015, 5/19/2015 & 6/2/2015
RESOLUTION BOOK 2015, PAGE 076
This Resolution was held from May 5, May 19, and June 2, 2015. There being no discussion,
the Resolution was held with the following results:
AYES : STRIPLIN, WOOD, WHITESIDE,
BOLES, BOONE 5
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT : BROWN, STARNES
2. RESOLUTION: To Release Funds for Exterior Improvements to the Prattaugan Museum
at a Cost Not to Exceed $17,960.00. (Sponsored By: Councilor Boone)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2015, PAGE 077
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:
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AYES : STRIPLIN, WOOD, WHITESIDE,
BOLES, BOONE 5
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT : BROWN, STARNES
3. SUBSTITUTE RESOLUTION: To Authorize the Release of Funds to Purchase Six (6)
Canon Copiers through National IPA Cooperative Contract #CP-002-13 from Canon America
Solutions, Inc. for Various Departments at a Cost Not to Exceed $31,301.00. (Sponsored By:
Council President Wood)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2015, PAGE 078
Council President Pro Tempore Striplin made a motion to adopt the substitute Resolution
and Councilor Whiteside seconded the motion. There being no discussion, the Resolution was
adopted with the following results:
AYES : STRIPLIN, WOOD, WHITESIDE,
BOLES, BOONE 5
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT : BROWN, STARNES
COMMENTS FROM PERSONS PRESENT: None
CLOSING COMMENTS:
Council President Wood thanked all who attended the meeting. Council President Wood
thanked all City employees, Councilors, and the Mayor for the job they do for the City, and
encouraged Councilors to continue to work through their committees. Council President
Wood wished all citizens a wonderful and safe 4th of July.
ADJOURN:
There being no further business to come before the council, Councilor Boles made a motion to
adjourn and Council President Pro Tempore Striplin seconded the motion. The meeting
adjourned (5-0) at 6:19 p.m.
APPROVED:
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Cathy Dickerson
City Clerk
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Willie L. Wood, Jr., President
Prattville City Council