Minutes 2013-01-081
PRATTVILLE CITY COUNCIL
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
TUESDAY, JANUARY 8, 2013
6:00 P.M.
The Prattville City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, January 8, 2013, 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 were recorded as being
present.
THE CHARACTER TRAIT OF THE MONTH IS ORDERLINESS: Arranging myself
and my surroundings to achieve greater efficacy.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: City Council Meeting December 18, 2012. Councilor Boone
made a motion to approve the minutes and Council President Pro Tempore Striplin seconded
the motion. The minutes were approved (7-0).
COMMENTS FROM PERSONS PRESENT REGARDING TONIGHT’S AGENDA:
None
MAYOR’S REPORT:
Mayor Gillespie reported that the City and Knology have reached an agreement, which is why
the item #1 from the public hearing is not on the regular agenda.
The Mayor asked that the Council move forward with item #5, as the previous council had
already authorized the release of funds to begin the project and item # 5 will allow the
continuation of the project.
Mayor Gillespie asked Reid Cavnar, Senior Vice President, Merchant Capital, L.L.C.
to address regarding the City’s General Obligation Warrants. Mr. Cavnar stated that the City
currently has a series of 2006-A General Obligation Warrants. These warrants are
outstanding and have an interest rate of about 4.8%. If refinanced in today’s market the
interest rate would be about 2.8%. At this rate the City would save approximately
$500,000.00. Refinancing will not stretch out the term of the original debt. Mr. Cavnar noted
that he had worked with the Mayor and Finance Director Doug Moseley when the rating
agencies reviewed the City’s credit. Those agencies are impressed with the changes the City
has made. Revenues are exceeding expenditures and the fund balance has been built up. Last
July the rating agencies implied that building the fund balance up would help raise the City’s
credit score.
Mr. Cavnar went on to explain the process of refinancing if the City chooses to do so.
REPORT FROM COUNCIL ON SPECIAL COMMITTEES:
Councilor Boone reported that the Leisure Services Committee will be visiting Montgomery’s
splash pad, to get ideas for the splash pad that will be built at Pratt Park.
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Councilor Boone also reported that Urban Management met my John Paul O’Driskall with
PALS to discuss plans to plant trees in Pratt Park. Councilor Boone commended Matt
Morgan, in the Urban Management Department, for his time and involvement with this
process.
AGENDA
1. ORDINANCE: To Rezone Property Located at 988 East Main Street from R-2 to B-2.
(Sponsored By: Councilor Boles)
ORDINANCE BOOK 2013 PAGE 001
This Ordinance was introduced at the December 4, 2012 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
2. ORDINANCE: To Exempt Certain “Covered Items” From the Municipal Sales and Use
Tax during the Last Full Weekend of February, 2013, as authorized by act 2012-256,
Generally Referred to as the “State Severe Weather Preparedness Sales Tax
Holiday” Legislation. (Sponsored By: Council President Wood)
ORDINANCE BOOK 2013 PAGE 002
Councilor Brown made a motion to adopt the Ordinance and Council President Pro Tempore
Striplin seconded the motion. By point of order, it is necessary that the council rules be
suspended if immediate action is to be considered. Council Boles made a motion to suspend
the rules and Council President Pro Tempore Striplin 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
3. ORDINANCE: To Surplus Two (2) Vehicles from the Police Department. (Sponsored By:
Councilor Chambliss)
ORDINANCE BOOK 2013 PAGE 003
Councilor Chambliss made a motion to adopt the Ordinance and Councilor Starnes seconded
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 and
Councilor Chambliss seconded the motion. The Rules were suspended (7-0). There being no
discussion, the Ordinance 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
4. RESOLUTION: To Authorize the City Attorney to File “Weed Liens” on Certain
Properties. (Sponsored By: Councilor Boone)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2013 PAGE 001
Councilor Boone 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. RESOLUTION: To Authorize the Mayor to Sign all Agreements and Assurances
Regarding a $45,000.00 Land & Water Conservation Fund Grant for the Development of
Autauga Creek Park. (Sponsored By: Councilor Boone)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2013 PAGE 002
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,
WOOD, CHAMBLISS, BOLES,
BOONE 7
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT : NONE
6. RESOLUTION: To Authorize the Mayor to Enter into an Agreement with Alabama
Department of Transportation for Improvements to County Road 4 from U.S. 31 to AL
Hwy. 14 with a Match Not to Exceed $33,600.00. (Sponsored By: Councilor Brown)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2013 PAGE 003
Councilor Brown 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
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NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT : NONE
7. RESOLUTION: To Authorize the Mayor to Enter into an Agreement with Alabama
Municipal & Environmental Engineers, Inc. (AME) Design Phase Engineering Services for
Pine Creek Wastewater Treatment Facility UV Improvements at a Cost of $25,500.00.
(Sponsored By: Council President Pro Tempore Striplin)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2013 PAGE 004
Council President Pro Tempore Striplin 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
8. RESOLUTION: To Authorize the Mayor to Enter into an Agreement with Alabama
Municipal & Environmental Engineers, Inc. (AME) Design Phase Engineering Services for
the Old Pump Station #1 Renovation at a Cost of $15,000.00.
(Sponsored By: Council President Pro Tempore Striplin)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2013 PAGE 005
Council President Pro Tempore Striplin made a motion to adopt the Resolution and Councilor
Boles seconded the motion. Councilor Boles asked if the funds were available for this
expenditure and Mayor Gillespie responded that they were. 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
9. RESOLUTION: To Authorize the Hiring of One (1) Athletic Director for the Leisure
Services Department at an Annual Cost not to Exceed $63,402.00. (Sponsored By: Council
President Wood)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2013 PAGE 006
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,
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BOONE 7
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT : NONE
COMMENTS FROM PERSONS PRESENT:
None
CLOSING COMMENTS:
Councilor Brown announced that the Street Committee would meet at 3:30pm on January 24,
2013, in the City Hall Annex.
Councilor Boles recognized Nick Perry, a former neighbor and Prattville resident. Mr. Perry
plays on the Alabama National Title team and holds 3 state championship rings and 3
national title rings.
Council President Wood called a Finance committee meeting at 3:00 pm on January 10, 2013
at City Hall, to discuss the refinancing of general obligation warrants that was discussed
earlier tonight.
Councilor Boles made a motion to go into executive session and Councilor Starnes seconded
the motion. The Council went into executive session (7-0) at 6:03 p.m.
ADJOURN:
Councilor Starnes made a motion to exit executive session and adjourn the meeting.
Councilor Chambliss seconded the motion. The meeting adjourned (6-0) with Councilor Boles
being absent, 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
SUBMITTED BY:
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Jamie Ferrari
Assistant City Clerk