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Minutes 2014-04-15 1 PRATTVILLE CITY COUNCIL CITY COUNCIL MINUTES TUESDAY, APRIL 15, 2014 6:00 P.M. The Prattville City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, April 15, 2014, at 6:00 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 CREATIVITY: Approaching a need, a task, or an idea from a new perspective. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: City Council Minutes April 1, 2014. Councilor Starnes made a motion to approve the minutes and Councilor Boles seconded the motion. There being no discussion, the minutes were approved (7-0). COMMENTS FROM PERSONS PRESENT REGARDING TONIGHT’S AGENDA: None MAYOR’S REPORT: Mayor Gillespie was granted a point of personal privilege to allow Finance Director Doug Moseley to address the Council. Mr. Mosely reminded the Council that there would be no report on the status of City finances tonight due to an accounting software glitch. Mr. Moseley introduced Auburn University of Montgomery (A.U.M.) students Megan McDonald and Leah Dorsey, and A.U.M. professors Dr. Kamnikar and Dr. Deal. The students presented the Council with a Citizen-Centric Report, which is a brief financial report that gives a concise and clear picture of the City’s financial status to the citizens. The Students explained that this was a draft that was created based on information taken from the City’s comprehensive annual financial report for 2013. They thanked Executive Assistant to the Mayor Teresa Lee and Mr. Moseley for their help with this project. Councilor Boles stated that the report was well put together and very informative. He asked how long it took to complete. The students responded that they had been working on it since January of 2014. A.U.M. Professor and Regional Vice President of the Association of Government Accountants (AGA) Dr. Deal addressed the Council. Dr. Deal stated that AGA has about 15,000 members. The Citizen-Centric Report is what AGA and Government Financial Officers Association (GFOA) is putting together for citizens to see how there government is doing financially. The City can post the report on their website and also send it to the National AGA to post online. Dr. Deal thanked the Council for allowing them to prepare this report. The Mayor reported that the Annual Bark in the Park event will be held on April 26, 2014 at Cooters Pond. City Fest will kick off with a Street Dance on May 2, 2014, at 6:45, behind City Hall, and the band “The Tip Tops” will be performing. The Youth Arts Award ceremony will be held at 1:00 2 p.m. on May 3, 2014. The youth’s art work will be on display at Art House. The Art House was named after former Fire Chief Hermon Scott and is run by City staff. The Mayor expressed his appreciation for the Art Guild’s efforts to encourage the talents of young people in the community. The City’s first responders and environmental works departments will have booths present at City Fest this year. This is a great opportunity for those departments to promote themselves and educate the citizens. The Mayor thanked Lois Reynolds and her family for donating the mill stone that is on display in front of the Heritage Center. This mill stone was possibly used by Daniel Pratt. The Mayor also thanked the Engineering Department, as well as, all other departments and groups that helped with resurrection of this mill stone. Councilor Starnes thanked Police Chief Mark Thompson and Code Enforcement Officer Carl Wilson for bringing the two dilapidated structures that are on the Agenda before the Council. Councilor Starnes stated that he attends First United Methodist Church, and directly across from the church is a dilapidated structure. He inquired as to why this structure has not come before the Council. The Mayor stated that he is closely monitoring said structure and hopes to have a full report on it by the next council meeting. Councilor Starnes added that the dilapidated structure has been there for a couple years and is in a high traffic area. He asked that the City move forward on this structure as quickly as possible. Mayor Gillespie added that this particular structure has some historic significance. There have been some permits pulled to make repairs to the structure. The Mayor hopes to have a timeline on when it will be brought back to code or demolished by the next Council meeting. Councilor Boles asked when garbage was supposed to be on the curb for pick up and the Mayor responded 7:00 a.m. Councilor Boles expressed concern that his garbage has not been picked up on several occasions, and worries his constituents are having the same problem. Mayor Gillespie assured Councilor Boles that the issue would be resolved. REPORT FROM COUNCIL ON SPECIAL COMMITTEES: Councilor Brown reported that the Street Committee met on Wed April 9, 2014 to discuss current and potential projects. Councilor Starnes reported that the Building Committee met to discuss the demolition of the Gloria Plant on Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive. The Committee wants to move forward on this project and Councilor Starnes requested support on Regular Agenda Item # 1. CONSENT AGENDA 1. 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) RESOLUTION BOOK 2014, PAGE 049 3 2. RESOLUTION: To Set a Public Hearing for a Retail Beer (On or Off Premises) License and a Retail Table Wine (On or Off Premises)License for Barranco Enterprises d/b/a Chappy’s Deli. (Sponsored By: Councilor Starnes) RESOLUTION BOOK 2014, PAGE 050 3. RESOLUTION: To Grant a Retail Beer License, (Off-Premises Only), and Retail Table Wine License, (Off- Premises Only), to Lal Shreeji, LLC d/b/a Shell Cobbs Ford. (Sponsored By: Councilor Starnes) RESOLUTION BOOK 2014, PAGE 051 4. RESOLUTION: To Waive Fee for the Autauga County Fair Organization During the Week of April 15-19, 2014. (Sponsored By: Councilor Boone) RESOLUTION BOOK 2014, PAGE 052 5. RESOLUTION: To Authorize the Mayor to Make Application for FY2014 Transportation Alternatives Program Funds from the Alabama Department of Transportation. (Sponsored By: Councilor Brown) RESOLUTION BOOK 2014, PAGE 053 Councilor Boles made a motion to place items # 1-5 on a Consent Agenda and Councilor Starnes 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. RESOLUTION: To Amend the FY2014 Budget and to Award Bid No. 14-005 to Woodland Forest Products, Inc. for the Demolition of the Property Located at 1030 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. and the Removal of Materials Resulting from Demolition at a Cost of $58,700.00. (Sponsored By: Councilor Starnes) RESOLUTION BOOK 2014, PAGE 054 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 4 2. RESOLUTION: To Implement the Hiring Process for One (1) Public Works Director. (Sponsored By: Council President Wood) RESOLUTION BOOK 2014, PAGE 055 Councilor Chambliss made a motion to adopt the Resolution and Councilor Starnes seconded the motion. Councilor Boles clarified that the monetary amount in this Resolution was for salary and benefits. There being no further 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 3. RESOLUTION: To Enter into an Agreement with Larry E. Speaks & Associates, Inc. to Provide Preliminary Engineering Services in an Amount not to Exceed $63,615.00 (Net Cost to City Not to Exceed $12,723.00) for the Resurfacing of E. Main Street from U.S. 31 to Shady Oak Lane Project No. STPOA-7804. (Sponsored By: Councilor Brown) RESOLUTION BOOK 2014, PAGE 056 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 4. RESOLUTION: To Enter into an Agreement with The Constantine Group, Inc. to Provide Preliminary Engineering Services in an Amount not to Exceed $65,293.00 (Net Cost to City Not to Exceed $13,060.00) for the Resurfacing of E. Main Street from Shady Oak Lane to McQueen Smith Road Project No. STPOA-7806(600). (Sponsored By: Councilor Brown) RESOLUTION BOOK 2014, PAGE 057 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 5 5. ORDINANCE: To Surplus One (1) Vehicle and Equipment from the Urban Management Department. (Sponsored By: Councilor Boone) ORDINANCE BOOK 2014, PAGE 008 Councilor Boone 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 Boles made a motion to suspend the rules and Councilor Chambliss seconded the motion. The rules were suspended (7-0). 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 COMMENTS FROM PERSONS PRESENT: None CLOSING COMMENTS: The Mayor wished all a happy Easter Sunday. Councilor Brown thanked the Fire Department for all their help with the latest Autauga Interfaith Care Center AICC project. Councilor Boone reported that the 4th of July Committee met earlier today, and is already gearing up for the events this year. The events will be held on a Friday this year, and Councilor Boone hopes that citizens will stay in Prattville and enjoy all of the festivities. Councilor Boone challenged everyone to participate in the cardboard boat races. Council President Wood thanked all City employees and Council members for their hard work. 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 at 6:49 p.m. 6 APPROVED: ___________________________ Cathy Dickerson City Clerk ___________________________ Willie L. Wood, Jr., President Prattville City Council SUBMITTED BY: ___________________________ Jamie Ferrari Assistant City Clerk