Minutes 2014-07-01
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PRATTVILLE CITY COUNCIL
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
TUESDAY, JULY 1, 2014
6:05 P.M.
The Prattville City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, July 1, 2014, 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 HUMILITY: Acknowledging that
achievements results from others investment in my life.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Public Hearing and City Council June 17, 2014.
Councilor Chambliss made a motion to approve the minutes and Councilor Starnes seconded
the motion. There being no discussion, the minutes were approved (7-0).
COMMENTS FROM PERSONS PRESENT REGARDING TONIGHT’S AGENDA:
Prattville Fire Department, Battalion Chief Michael Whaley, 1818 Autumn Court East,
addressed the Council regarding Item #7. As a resident of District 5 Chief Whaley supports
this item, and as an employee of the City of Prattville he is happy to see this item on the
Agenda. Chief Whaley was heavily involved in the process of developing a Public Works
Director position for the City of Prattville. He thanked and complimented the Human
Resources and City Clerk departments for their hard work on this project, and for their
professionalism.
MAYOR’S REPORT:
Mayor Gillespie thanked Chief Whaley for his comments regarding Item #7.
The new Fire Engine #4 is parked in front of City Hall for viewing. The Mayor thanked the
Council and Fire Chief Terry Brown and his staff for making this purchase possible. The
previous Fire Engine #4 was approximately twenty years old.
The Mayor thanked everyone who attended the Creekwalk Concert Series last Tuesday. He
invited all to attend the next series on July 8th at the Creek Walk Gardens.
The annual 4th of July parade will start at 9:00 a.m. on Friday, though volunteers, such as the
Lion’s Club, will start working much earlier. The Parade will start by Autauga County
Courthouse. The Grand Marshalls are our Desert Shield and Desert Storm veterans.
The Card Board Boat races will begin at 10:00 a.m. at Pratt Park, at the Pratt Pool.
The gates to Stanley Jensen Stadium will open at 6:00 p.m., the Patriotic Program will begin
at 7:00 p.m. and the festivities will end with the fireworks display.
The Mayor expressed his appreciation to all City employees whose hard work helped to
prepare for this event.
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The Heritage Park fountain will be removed next week for refurbishing, and should be
replaced in roughly 6 weeks.
The departments are going through the budget processes now, and the Mayor asked the
Council for their input on any and all projects that should be included in the projections for
next year.
The Mayor asked that the Council move forward with Items # 7 and #8.
The Mayor asked the Council to move forward on Item #9. College Heights is historic
neighborhood. The City has already invested in park infrastructure, but needs a master plan
for the betterment of this entire area. This item is the next step in fulfilling the requirements
of a planning grant awarded to the City by ADECA.
Councilor Boles thanked the Vehicle Maintenance Department for keeping the old Fire
Engine #4 running long enough to allow the City to be fiscally responsible and wait until they
could pay cash for a new fire engine.
The Mayor shared Councilor Boles appreciation for the Vehicle Maintenance Department, as
well as all other City departments.
Council President Wood recognized Autauga County Commissioner Carl Johnson. Mr.
Johnson spoke on behalf of Autauga County Commission regarding Project FT. Mr. Johnson
requested that the Council partner with the Autauga County Commission in the negotiations
process to recruit and obtain a more stable tax base for Autauga County Board of Education.
Mayor Gillespie was granted a Point of Personal Privilege to congratulate Van Smith on his
appointment to District 3 of the Autauga County Commission. Mr. Smith is the former
Principal of the Billingsley School.
REPORT FROM COUNCIL ON SPECIAL COMMITTEES:
Councilor Boone invited all to participate in the 4th of July festivities. She encouraged
everyone to stay in Prattville for the holiday.
Council President Wood reported that the finance committee met last Monday. The
committee supports the items on tonight’s Agenda. Council President Wood encouraged the
Council to continue to meet with their committees.
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 Chambliss)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2014-A, PAGE 099
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 Chambliss)
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RESOLUTION BOOK 2014-A, PAGE 100
Council President Pro Tempore Striplin made a motion to place items #1-2 on a Consent
Agenda and Councilor Brown seconded the motion. The Consent Agenda was accepted (7-0).
There being no discussion, the Consent Agenda was adopted with the following results:
AYES : STRIPLIN, BROWN, STARNES,
WOOD, CHAMBLISS, BOLES,
BOONE 7
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT : NONE
AGENDA
1. ORDINANCE: To Rezone the Property Located at the End of Honeysuckle Drive from R-2
Single Family Residential to R-3, Single Family Residential. (Sponsored By: Councilor Boles)
HELD FROM JUNE 3, 2014
ORDINANCE BOOK 2014, PAGE 020
This Ordinance was introduced at the June 3, 2014 City Council meeting. There being no
discussion, the Ordinance was adopted with the following results:
AYES : STRIPLIN, BROWN, STARNES,
WOOD, BOLES, BOONE 6
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : CHAMBLISS 1
ABSENT : NONE
2. ORDINANCE: To Rezone Property Located at the Corner of Hwy 82 West and Golson
Road from FAR Forest, Agricultural, Recreation to B-2, General Business. (Sponsored By:
Council President Pro Tempore Striplin) HELD FROM JUNE 3, 2014
ORDINANCE BOOK 2014, PAGE 021
This Ordinance was introduced at the June 3, 2014 City Council meeting. There being no
discussion, the Ordinance was adopted with the following results:
AYES : STRIPLIN, BROWN, STARNES,
WOOD, CHAMBLISS, BOLES,
BOONE 7
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT : NONE
3. ORDINANCE: To Amend City of Prattville Code, Chapter 2 Administration, Article III,
Section 2-91. (Sponsored By: Council President Wood)
ORDINANCE BOOK 2014, PAGE 022
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Council President Pro Tempore Striplin made 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 Boles made a motion to suspend
the rules and Councilor Boone seconded the motion. There being no discussion, the
Ordinance was adopted with the following results:
AYES : STRIPLIN, BROWN, STARNES,
WOOD, CHAMBLISS, BOLES,
BOONE 7
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT : NONE
4. RESOLUTION : To Authorize the Demolition of Dilapidated Structures Known as the
AAA Muffler Building, and Adjacent House, Located at 1254 South Memorial Drive at a Cost
of $11,000.00 and to Award Contract to Alvin Thomas, Inc. to Complete Demolition.
(Sponsored By: Councilor Chambliss) HELD FROM JUNE 3, 2014 & JUNE 17, 2014
FAILED
This Resolution was introduced on June 3, 2014. Councilor Chambliss stated that most of the
demolition has been completed by the owner. Councilor Chambliss asked that this item be
voted down. There being no further discussion, the Resolution failed with the following
results:
AYES : NONE 0
NAYS : STRIPLIN, BROWN, STARNES,
WOOD, CHAMBLISS, BOLES,
BOONE 7
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT : NONE
5. RESOLUTION: To Affix the Cost of Demolition of the Dangerous and Unsafe Structure at
506 North Northington Street. (Sponsored By: Councilor Chambliss)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2014-A, PAGE 101
Councilor Boles made a motion to adopt the Resolution and Councilor Chambliss seconded
the motion. There being no discussion, the Resolution was adopted with the following results:
AYES : STRIPLIN, BROWN, STARNES,
WOOD, CHAMBLISS, BOLES,
BOONE 7
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT : NONE
6. RESOLUTION: To Affix the Cost of Demolition of the Dangerous and Unsafe Structure at
105 County Road 4. (Sponsored By: Councilor Chambliss)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2014-A, PAGE 102
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Councilor Chambliss 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, BROWN, STARNES,
WOOD, CHAMBLISS, BOLES,
BOONE 7
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT : NONE
7. RESOLUTION: To Appoint the City of Prattville Public Works Director. (Sponsored By:
Council President Wood)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2014-A, PAGE 103
Councilor Starnes made a motion to adopt the Resolution and Councilor Boone seconded the
motion. There being no discussion, the Resolution was adopted with the following results:
AYES : STRIPLIN, BROWN, STARNES,
WOOD, CHAMBLISS, BOLES,
BOONE 7
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT : NONE
8. RESOLUTION: To Enter into an Agreement with Sain Associates, Inc. to Provide
Construction Engineering and Inspection Services for the Resurfacing of Sixth Street from
U.S. 31 to Lower Kingston Road for Project No. STPAA-US12(600) in an Amount Not to
Exceed $69,551.30 (Net Cost to City Not to Exceed $13,910.26). (Sponsored By: Councilor
Brown)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2014-A, PAGE 104
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, BROWN, STARNES,
WOOD, CHAMBLISS, BOLES,
BOONE 7
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT : NONE
9. RESOLUTION: To Authorize the Mayor to Enter into an Agreement for Professional
Services with Lord, Aeck & Sargent to Develop a Neighborhood Revitalization Plan for the
College Heights and Martin Luther King Neighborhoods at a Cost Not to Exceed $40,000.00
(Net Cost to the City $5,684.00). (Sponsored By: Council President Wood)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2014-A, PAGE 105
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Councilor Starnes 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, BROWN, STARNES,
WOOD, CHAMBLISS, BOLES,
BOONE 7
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT : NONE
10. RESOLUTION: To Ratify and Affirm the Purchase of One (1) 2014 Pitts LB35-26 Fixed
Neck Lowboy from Warrior Tractor through NJPA Purchasing Cooperative Contract
#060311-JDC for the Engineering Department at a Cost Not to Exceed $35,080.00.
(Sponsored By: Councilor Brown)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2014-A, PAGE 106
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, BROWN, STARNES,
WOOD, CHAMBLISS, BOLES,
BOONE 7
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT : NONE
Council President Wood invited the newly appointed Public Works Director, Randall Lucas,
to the podium. Mr. Lucas thanked the City Council and looks forward to serving the citizens
and City of Prattville.
Council President Wood thanked all who played a role in making this appointment possible.
The Mayor welcomed Mr. Lucas, and in para-military fashion presented him with a lapel pin
bearing the City’s seal.
COMMENTS FROM PERSONS PRESENT:
None
CLOSING COMMENTS:
The Mayor Hopes everyone has a great 4th of July.
Councilor Boles announced that he would not be attending next Council meeting.
Council President Wood hopes everyone has a great 4th of July weekend.
ADJOURN:
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There being no further business to come before the council, Councilor Boles made a motion to
adjourn and Councilor Starnes seconded the motion. There being no discussion, the meeting
was adjourned at 6:47 (7-0).
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