Minutes 2013-05-211
PRATTVILLE CITY COUNCIL
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
TUESDAY, May 21, 2013
6:02 P.M.
The Prattville City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, May 21, 2013, at 6:02 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 were recorded as being
present.
Council President Wood recognized Representative Paul Beckman in the audience.
THE CHARACTER TRAIT OF THE MONTH IS ATTENTIVENESS: Showing the
worth of a person or task by giving it my undivided attention.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: City Council Meeting May 7, 2013. Councilor Chambliss made
a motion to approve the minutes and Councilor Boone seconded the motion. The minutes
were approved (7-0).
COMMENTS FROM PERSONS PRESENT REGARDING TONIGHT’S AGENDA:
None
MAYOR’S REPORT:
Mayor Gillespie requested a point of privilege to allow Representative Beckman to address
the Council. Representative Beckman reported that HB239 authorizing draft beer sales in the
City of Prattville passed. The bill was presented in light of the economic development it can
bring to the City of Prattville. Representative Beckman also reported on other bills that were
before the Legislature during this legislative session. Representative Beckman expressed
appreciation to the Council for open communication and a good working relationship.
Councilor Boles asked Representative Beckman for his assistance addressing issues such as
weeded lots and a business-friendly business license bill in the next legislative session.
Mayor Gillespie thanked Representative Beckman for his assistance with HB239. The bill
passed on May 20, 2013 and is awaiting Governor Bentley’s signature.
The Mayor reported that due to high water levels in the Alabama River, the City of Prattville
was able to assist the City of Montgomery with the Bass Master’s Tournament. The Bass
Master’s Association was very complimentary of Prattville. Mayor Gillespie thanked the
Leisure Services Department, Urban Management Department, Chief Brown, Chief
Thompson and others for their assistance in having Cooter’s Pond ready on short notice.
The LPGA announced last week that it will return to the City of Prattville in 2014.
The VFW and American Legion will hold the annual Memorial Day Ceremony at 11:00 a.m. in
front of the Courthouse. Flags will be flown at half-staff until noon on Memorial Day. Other
events will include the 2nd Annual Retro Pool Day with 25-cents pool admission and hotdogs.
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Five Council members and the Mayor attended the Alabama League of Municipalities
Convention held May 18-21, 2013 in Montgomery.
Council President Wood will ask the Council to vote to enter executive session at the end of
the meeting.
REPORT FROM COUNCIL ON SPECIAL COMMITTEES: None
REPORT ON THE STATUS OF CITY FINANCES:
Finance Director Doug Moseley presented the April 2013 financial reports. The Unaudited
General Fund and Capital Projects Fund Revenue Report showed that with the fiscal year
50% complete, the City had received 70% of the budgeted revenue. Year-to-date, the City has
received $1.1 million more than the prior year. This amount included the additional gas tax
funds received.
The Tax Breakdown Comparison Report itemized the types of taxes collected for the month of
April.
The April Unaudited Expenses by Department Report showed most departments were in line
with budgeted expenses. Benefits expenses had increased due to payment of the worker’s
compensation premium. The worker’s compensation payroll audit has been completed and
the City received a worker’s compensation refund check in the amount of $23,000.00. This
will reduce the benefits expenses in the May 2013 report.
The Wastewater Enterprise Fund Income Statement showed the department on track.
Revenue received was more than budgeted and expenses were below budget. Year-to-date,
the Wastewater Department is in the black by $369,000.00.
The Sanitation Enterprise Fund Income Statement showed the department in the black and
starting to build reserves.
The Bank Balances Report compared account balances for 2011, 2012, and 2013. As of April
30, 2011, the total cash balance was $997,281.00. As of April 30, 2013, the total cash balance
was $12,098,948.00.
The City Wide Accounts Payable and Debt Balances Report compared total debt and accounts
payable for 2011, 2012, and 2013. The total due has decreased by more than $10 million
between April 30, 2011 and April 30, 2013.
AGENDA:
1. ORDINANCE: To Surplus One (1) Vehicle from the Police Department. (Sponsored By:
Councilor Chambliss)
ORDINANCE BOOK 2013, Page 021
Councilor Chambliss made a motion to approve the Ordinance and Councilor Starnes
seconded the motion. By point of order it is necessary for the council rules to be suspended if
immediate action is to be considered. Council President Pro Tempore Striplin made a motion
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to suspend the rules 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, BROWN, STARNES,
WOOD, CHAMBLISS, BOLES,
BOONE 7
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT : NONE
2. RESOLUTION: To Grant a Retail Beer and Table Wine License, Off Premise Only, to
Stephanie Dawn Dixon and Courtney Hicks of Queen Meats and Wine, LLC, d/b/a
Queen Meats and Wine. (Sponsored By: Councilor Starnes)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2013, PAGE 060
Councilor Starnes made a motion to adopt the Resolution and Councilor Brown seconded the
motion. There being no discussion, the Resolution was adopted (7-0).
AYES : STRIPLIN, BROWN, STARNES,
WOOD, CHAMBLISS, BOLES,
BOONE 7
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT : NONE
3. RESOLUTION: To Grant a Restaurant Retail Liquor License for Judy Elizabeth
Eckman and Randy Joseph Eckman of Sunny Hill Prattville, Inc. d/b/a Fox’s Pizza Den.
(Sponsored By: Council President Pro Tempore Striplin)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2013, PAGE 061
Council President Pro Tempore Striplin 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,
WOOD, CHAMBLISS, BOLES,
BOONE 7
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT : NONE
4. RESOLUTION: To Authorize the Hiring of One (1) Building Custodian to Fill a Budgeted
Vacant Position in the Leisure Services Department at an Annual Cost Not to Exceed
$32,413.00. (Sponsored By: Councilor Boone)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2013, PAGE 062
Councilor Boone 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:
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AYES : STRIPLIN, BROWN, STARNES,
WOOD, CHAMBLISS, BOLES,
BOONE 7
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT : NONE
5. RESOLUTION: To Authorize the Hiring of One (1) Facilities Maintenance Division
Building Maintenance Technician I to Fill a Budgeted Vacant Position in the Fire
Department at an Annual Cost Not to Exceed $34,187.00. (Sponsored By: Councilor Boles)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2013, PAGE 063
Councilor Boles 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
6. RESOLUTION: To Authorize the Hiring of One (1) Service Maintenance Worker I to Fill
a Budgeted Vacant Position in the Sanitation Department at an Annual Cost Not to Exceed
$31,526.00. (Sponsored By: Council President Pro Tempore Striplin)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2013, PAGE 064
Council President Pro Tempore Striplin 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,
WOOD, CHAMBLISS, BOLES,
BOONE 7
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT : NONE
7. RESOLUTION: To Authorize the Hiring of One (1) Service Maintenance Worker I to Fill
a Budgeted Vacant Position in the Urban Management Department at an Annual Cost Not
to Exceed $31,526.00. (Sponsored By: Councilor Boone)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2013, PAGE 065
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,
WOOD, CHAMBLISS, BOLES,
BOONE 7
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NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT : NONE
8. 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 2013, PAGE 066
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
COMMENTS FROM PERSONS PRESENT:
Vince Jones, 1134 Perrydale Loop, Prattville, spoke regarding the Summer Slam Program. The
program began in 2001 and wrestling was added four years ago. A Summer Slam wrestling
tournament will be held on Saturday, June 8, 2013 at Prattville High School. A location is yet
to be determined for the basketball tournament. All are invited to attend.
CLOSING COMMENTS: None
Council President Wood announced that the Council will need to enter executive session.
Councilor Boles made a motion to enter executive session and Council President Striplin
seconded the motion. City Attorney David McDowell had provided a written statement to the
City Clerk with an explanation of the need to enter executive session. The statement will be
made part of the official record. All were in favor (7-0). The Council entered executive session
at 6:36 p.m.
At 7:02 p.m., Councilor Boles made a motion moved to reconvene into regular session and
Councilor Starnes seconded the motion. All were in favor (7-0).
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 (7-0) at 7:04
p.m.
APPROVED:
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Cathy Dickerson
City Clerk
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___________________________
Willie L. Wood, Jr., President
Prattville City Council