Minutes 2014-02-041
PRATTVILLE CITY COUNCIL
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2014
6:00 P.M.
The Prattville City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, February 4, 2014, at 6:00 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 Council
President Wood was recorded as being absent.
THE CHARACTER TRAIT OF THE MONTH IS RESOURCEFULNESS: Making wise
use of what others might overlook or discard.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Public Hearing and City Council Minutes January 21, 2014.
Councilor Boone 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:
The Mayor was granted a point of personal privilege to allow Alabama Peace Officers’
Association (APOA) 11th District Vice President and retired Prattville Police Lieutenant Debby
Yarborough to recognize the winners of the annual 8th Grade Essay Contest. All winners were
from Prattville Junior High School and are listed below:
1st place- Emily Jackson, $300.00 and $500 scholarship to Troy State
2nd place- Jeffrey Mooney, $200.00 cash
3rd place Liana Taylor $125.00 cash
4th place Erika In, $75.00 cash
Prattville Junior High School teacher Libby Bruce was awarded $100.00 to be used towards
classroom supplies.
The Mayor recognized that Autauga County Superintendent Spence Aggee was in the
audience.
The Mayor gave thanks to all employees who worked during the recent inclement weather.
Their due diligence helped the City continue to run smoothly.
Council President Wood and City Planner Joel Duke are attending the E.D.A.A. Winter
Conference tonight. The Mayor will return to the conference after he gives his report.
The LPGA is coming back to Prattville. Yokahoma Tire has signed a three year agreement to
sponsor the Yokahoma Tire LPGA Classic in Prattville. Tournament dates are September 15th
-21st and the tournament runs September 18th-21st with special events preceding tournament
on September 15th -17th.
They Mayor has been informed by State Representative Paul Beckman that the first phase of
House Bill 340/Senate Bill 273 regarding Prattville weed abatement has passed.
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The Mayor thanked Teresa Lee and Robby Anderson for their involvement in getting the
street banners that are hung downtown replaced. The Mayor also thanked Tommy Brown for
his art work and authorization to use these banners.
The Annual Black History Program will be held at the Doster Community Center at 6:00 pm
on February 7th.
The Mardi Gras Parade will be held on February 15th at 1:00 pm and will be coupled with
Prattville Service League’s chili cook-off.
Council President Pro Tempore Striplin recognized that Lee Hammett, Associate Director of
AIDT, was in the audience.
REPORT FROM COUNCIL ON SPECIAL COMMITTEES:
Council President Pro Tempore Striplin reported that the Sanitation Committee met last week
to review route optimization options. Ideally these changes will take place in the next six
months and a marketing program is being planned to announce these changes to the citizens
before they goes into effect. The Committee also discussed assigning one driver to each
specific vehicle. Actions of this nature invoke ownership, pride and accountability for each
specifically assigned vehicle.
Council President Pro Tempore Striplin also reported that the Wastewater Committee met
last week. The Wastewater Department continues to face the challenges of staying within our
regulatory compliances while utilizing and maintaining aged equipment. With the knowledge
that within three to five years that Pine Creek facility will need to be upgraded and expanded,
every new equipment purchase is made with the understanding that it will have to fit into the
new facility, Purchases are limited but repairs are ongoing and very costly. Wastewater is also
considering offering the recycled grease program with was successfully used in Montgomery.
The purpose of this public awareness program is to keep both residential and restaurant
grease out the sewer system. Montgomery reports that the system has been successful and has
offered to assist us if we decide to implement this type of program. Wastewater is considering
a program sponsored by the National League of Cities concerning the maintenance of lateral
sewer lines from a home to the street. The program would require some home owner
participation and the purpose is to reduce the ground water infiltration into the sewer system,
thereby reducing the amount of water treated and chemical costs. When the particulars of
these programs have been finalized public announcements will be made using all the normal
lines of city communication.
CONSENT AGENDA
1. RESOLUTION: To Authorize the City Attorney to Proceed with Legal Action Against the
Property Owner(s) of 210 Cherry Drive, Prattville, Alabama. (Sponsored By: Councilor
Chambliss)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2014, PAGE 015
2. RESOLUTION: To Establish a Neighborhood Traffic Calming Policy for the City of
Prattville. (Sponsored By: Councilor Brown)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2014, PAGE 016
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3. RESOLUTION: To Set a Public Hearing for a Restaurant Retail Liquor License for
Mathew Ellis and Frederick Montgomery of Chipotle Mexican Grill. (Sponsored By: Councilor
Starnes)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2014, PAGE 017
4. RESOLUTION: To Set a Public Hearing for a Retail Beer (On or Off Premises) and Retail
Wine (On or Off Premises) License for Courtney Hicks and Stephanie Nixon of Queen Meats
and Wine, LLC. (Sponsored By: Council President Pro Tempore Striplin)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2014, PAGE 018
Councilor Boles made a motion to place items # 1-4 on a Consent Agenda and Councilor
Chambliss seconded the motion. Councilor Brown made a motion to accept the Consent
Agenda and Councilor Boone seconded the motion. The Consent Agenda was accepted (6-0).
There being no discussion, the Consent Agenda was adopted with the following results:
AYES : STRIPLIN, BROWN, STARNES,
CHAMBLISS, BOLES, BOONE 6
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT : WOOD
AGENDA
1. RESOLUTION: To Authorize the Hiring of One (1) Equipment Operator to Fill a
Previously Non-filled or Newly Budgeted Position in the Urban Management Department at
Cost Not to Exceed $20,834.00 for Salary and Benefits. (Sponsored By: Councilor Boone)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2014, PAGE 019
Councilor Boone 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, BROWN, STARNES,
CHAMBLISS, BOLES, BOONE 6
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT : WOOD
2. RESOLUTION: To Authorize the Hiring of Four (4) Service Maintenance Workers to Fill
Previously Non-filled or Newly Budgeted Positions in the Urban Management Department at
Cost Not to Exceed $73,074.00 for Salaries and Benefits. (Sponsored By: Councilor Boone)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2014, PAGE 020
Councilor Boone 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,
CHAMBLISS, BOLES, BOONE 6
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
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ABSENT : WOOD
3. RESOLUTION: To Release Funds for the Purchase of One (1) TYMCO Model 600
Regenerative Air Sweeper from Ingram Equipment through the H-GAC Purchasing
Cooperative (Contract # SW04-12) for the Engineering Department at a Cost Not to Exceed
$177,680.00. (Sponsored By: Councilor Brown)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2014, PAGE 021
Councilor Brown made a motion to adopt the Resolution and Councilor Boles seconded the
motion. There being no discussion, the Resolution was adopted with the following results:
AYES : STRIPLIN, BROWN, STARNES,
CHAMBLISS, BOLES, BOONE 6
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT : WOOD
4. RESOLUTION: To Amend the FY2014 Budget and To Release Funds for the Purchase
Two (2) 2014 or Newer Chevrolet Tahoes from Capital Chevrolet through State Contract
T191L (Contract # 4012396) for the Police Department at a Cost Not to Exceed $52,000.00
(Net Cost to the City Not to Exceed $26,000.00). (Sponsored By: Councilor Chambliss)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2014, PAGE 022
Councilor Chambliss made a motion adopt the Resolution and Councilor Starnes seconded
the motion. There being no discussion, the Resolution was adopted with the following results:
AYES : STRIPLIN, BROWN, STARNES,
CHAMBLISS, BOLES, BOONE 6
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT : WOOD
5. RESOLUTION: To Authorize the Mayor to Enter into Contract with Constantine
Engineering, Inc. for Engineering Services for Sidewalk Improvements at a Cost Not to
Exceed $24,000.00. (Sponsored By: Councilor Brown)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2014, PAGE 023
Councilor Brown made a motion to adopt the Resolution and Councilor Boone seconded the
motion. Councilor Boles asked City Engineer Robby Anderson if a community meeting
regarding this project could be held before the work begins. Mr. Anderson responded that
that could be done. There being no further discussion, the Resolution was adopted with the
following results:
AYES : STRIPLIN, BROWN, STARNES,
CHAMBLISS, BOLES, BOONE 6
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT : WOOD
COMMENTS FROM PERSONS PRESENT:
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Lee Hammett, Associate Director of AIDT, applauded the Mayor and Council President Wood
for attending the E.D.A.A. Winter Conference. Mr. Hammett reported that they did a great
job representing the City of Prattville
CLOSING COMMENTS:
Councilor Brown reported that the Street Committee will met on Tuesday, February, 11th at
3:30 pm in the City Hall Annex
Councilor Chambliss reported that the Police Committee Meeting will be scheduling a
meeting in the near future.
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 6:31 p.m.
APPROVED:
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Cathy Dickerson
City Clerk
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Willie L. Wood, Jr., President
Prattville City Council
SUBMITTED:
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Jamie Ferrari
Assistant City Clerk