Minutes 2015-03-03
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PRATTVILLE CITY COUNCIL
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
TUESDAY, MARCH 3, 2015
6:00 P.M.
The Prattville City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, March 3, 2015, at 6:01 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 AVAILABILITY: Making my own
schedule and priorities secondary to the wishes of those I serve.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: City Council Meeting February 17, 2015.
Councilor Starnes made a motion to adopt the minutes and Councilor Brown seconded the
motion. There being no discussion, the minutes were adopted (7-0).
COMMENTS FROM PERSONS PRESENT REGARDING TONIGHT’S AGENDA:
None
MAYOR’S REPORT:
Mayor Gillespie was granted a point of personal privilege to present Mary Ann “Boo” Rogers
with a key to City. Boo has had several roles, but in all of them, she has served the citizens of
the City of Prattville. She is a true Partner of Prattville.
The Mayor introduced Julianne Hansen as the City’s new Festival Coordinator in the Special
Events Division of the Parks and Recreation Department. This position has gone unfilled
since Barbara Simpson took over as the Special Events Coordinator. Julianne has only been
with the City a few days, and has already designed the t-shirt for the upcoming Fountain City
Arts Festival to be held on March 28th at Pratt Park.
Each year, March 2nd is celebrated in the City’s schools in recognition of Dr. Seuss’ birthday.
This week is designated Read Across America week. The Mayor will be reading to children in
the Kindergarten, Primary and Elementary schools.
This weekend the Selma 50th Anniversary events we be held in both Selma and Montgomery.
The City of Montgomery has been working with the Prattville Area Chamber of Commerce to
prepare for the anticipated spillover from this event. The City will be making sure all areas are
attended to so we can make a good impression on our guests.
Prattville Youth Baseball is having their opening ceremonies this Saturday, March 7th, at 9am,
at the Whetstone Complex.
On March 12th, Prattville’s Way Off Broadway Theatre will kick off performances of an all
female version of “The Odd Couple”. The production will run on the weekends through the
end of March.
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The Fountain City Arts Festival Dinner is set for March 14th. This year’s honorees are The
Swampers and the Muscle Shoals Sound Studio. Tickets may be purchased by contacting
Barbara or Julianne in Special Events.
The Mayor asked that the Council move forward with Consent Agenda Item # 1, to take action
on our general obligation refunding warrants in order for the City to realize savings over the
life of the bonds.
REPORT FROM COUNCIL ON SPECIAL COMMITTEES:
None
CONSENT AGENDA:
1. RESOLUTION: To Authorize Certain Actions with Respect to General Obligation
Refunding Warrants, Series 2015, of the City Of Prattville. (Sponsored By: Council President
Wood)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2015, PAGE 018
2. RESOLUTION: To Appoint Michael A. Thompson to the Historic Prattville
Redevelopment Authority. (Sponsored By: Council President Pro Tempore Striplin)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2015, PAGE 019
3. RESOLUTION: To Re-Appoint Danny Loftin to the Historic Prattville Redevelopment
Authority. (Sponsored By: Council President Pro Tempore Striplin)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2015, PAGE 020
Council President Pro Tempore Striplin made a motion to place Items # 1-3 on a Consent
Agenda and Councilor Boone seconded the motion. The items were placed on a consent
agenda (7-0). Councilor Boles 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, BOLES,
BOONE 7
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT : NONE
AGENDA
1. RESOLUTION: To Release Funds for the Purchase of One (1) 2016 Kenworth T440
Dump Truck from National Auto Fleet Group through NJPA Purchasing Cooperative Contract
#102811 for the Engineering Department at a Cost Not to Exceed $129,800.00. (Sponsored
By: Councilor Brown)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2015, PAGE 021
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:
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AYES : STRIPLIN, WOOD, BROWN,
STARNES, WHITESIDE, BOLES,
BOONE 7
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT : NONE
2. ORDINANCE: To Surplus Four (4) Vehicles from the Police Department. (Sponsored By:
Councilor Starnes)
ORDINANCE BOOK 2015, PAGE 009
Councilor Starnes 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 Boles made a motion to suspend the rules and Councilor
Whiteside 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
3. ORDINANCE: To Surplus One (1) Vehicle and One (1) Vehicle Lift from the Public Works
Department/Wastewater Division. (Sponsored By: Council President Pro Tempore Striplin)
ORDINANCE BOOK 2015, PAGE 010
Council President Pro Tempore Striplin made a motion to adopt the Ordinance 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. Councilor Starnes made a motion to
suspend the rules and Councilor Whiteside 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. ORDINANCE: To Surplus Various Equipment from the Public Works
Department/Vehicle Maintenance Division. (Sponsored By: Councilor Whiteside)
ORDINANCE BOOK 2015, PAGE 011
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 Brown made a motion to suspend the rules
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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
COMMENTS FROM PERSONS PRESENT:
None
CLOSING COMMENTS:
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 Executive Session and
Councilor Boles seconded the motion. With a vote of (7-0), the Council entered Executive
Session at 6:20 p.m. Council President Wood announced the Executive Session was expected
to last about one hour and the Council would re-enter Regular Session to adjourn the
meeting.
Councilor Boles made a motion to adjourn Executive Session and re-enter Regular Session
and Council President Pro Tempore Striplin seconded the motion. With a vote of (7-0), the
Council re-entered Regular Session at 7:34 p.m.
Council President Wood thanked all City employees for their hard work.
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 (7-0) at
7:35 p.m.
APPROVED:
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Cathy Dickerson
City Clerk
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Willie L. Wood, Jr., President
Prattville City Council
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SUBMITTED BY:
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Jamie Ferrari
Assistant City Clerk