Minutes 2012-12-041
PRATTVILLE CITY COUNCIL
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2012
6:00 P.M.
The Prattville City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, December 4, 2012, at 6:00 p.m.
in the Council Chambers at City Hall. After the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag,
Councilor Chambliss gave the invocation. Roll was called and all were recorded as being
present.
THE CHARACTER TRAIT OF THE MONTH IS GENEROSITY: Carefully managing
my resources so I can freely give to those in need.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: City Council Meeting November 20, 2012. Councilor
Chambliss 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 Christmas parade received many positive comments.
The Mayor has asked department heads to take early precautions to avoid cold and flu
outbreaks in their departments.
The Recycling Committee continues to meet and plans to send out a survey to determine the
recycling wants and needs of the citizens.
December 7th is Pearl Harbor Day and all city flags will be flown at half-staff in honor of the
veterans who have served our country.
REPORT FROM COUNCIL ON SPECIAL COMMITTEES:
Council President Pro Tempore Striplin reported that the Wastewater Committee met on
December 3, 2012. Interim Wastewater Director Rick Teague presented ten items concerning
the operation of the Wastewater Department for review. Many of these items are time
sensitive and the costs could increase after the end of the year. There will be several pieces of
legislation on the next council agenda for consideration.
Councilor Brown reported that the Street Committee met on November 28, 2012 to discuss a
possible traffic calming policy. The committee will seek input and hold additional meetings to
discuss this matter.
Councilor Boone reported that the Leisure Services Committee will meet in the next couple of
weeks.
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AGENDA
1. RESOLUTION: To Change Date of First Council Meeting in January, 2013. (Sponsored
By: Council President Wood)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2012, PAGE 152
Councilor Boone 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,
WOOD, CHAMBLISS, BOLES,
BOONE 7
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT : NONE
2. RESOLUTION: To Set a Public Hearing to Discuss the Franchise Agreement with
Knology of Montgomery, Inc. (Sponsored By: Council President Wood)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2012, PAGE 153
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
3. RESOLUTION: To set a Public Hearing to Rezone Property Located at 988 East Main Street
from R-2 to B-2. (Sponsored By: Councilor Boles)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2012, PAGE 154
Councilor Boles 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
Councilor Boles introduced the proposed Ordinance and made a motion to adopt it. Councilor
Boone seconded the motion. By point of order, the proposed Ordinance will hold over until
the January 8, 2013 public hearing.
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4. ORDINANCE: To Surplus Two (2) Vehicles from the Urban Management Department.
(Sponsored By: Councilor Brown)
ORDINANCE BOOK 2012, PAGE 31
Councilor Brown made a motion to adopt 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. Councilor Boles made a motion to suspend the rules and Council
President Pro Tempore Striplin seconded the motion. The rules were suspended (7-0). There
being no further 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
5. ORDINANCE: To Surplus One (1) 1977 Hercules Generator from the Fire Department.
(Sponsored By: Councilor Boles)
ORDINANCE BOOK 2012, PAGE 32
Councilor Starnes made a motion to adopt the Ordinance and Councilor Chambliss 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
to suspend the rules and Councilor Brown seconded the motion. The rules were suspended
(7-0). There being no further 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
6. ORDINANCE: To Amend City Code Chapter 38, Article V. Business Licenses and Taxes,
Section 38-303 (3) Issue Fee. (Sponsored By: Council President Wood)
Held Until December 18, 2012
Council President Pro Tempore Striplin made a motion to adopt the Ordinance and Councilor
Brown seconded the motion. By point of order, it is necessary for the council rules to be
suspended if immediate action is to be considered. Councilor Boone made a motion to
suspend the rules and Councilor Starnes seconded the motion. The vote was (6-1) with
Councilor Boles opposed. The Ordinance was held over until the December 18, 2012 council
meeting.
COMMENTS FROM PERSONS PRESENT:
None
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CLOSING COMMENTS:
None
ADJOURN:
There being no further business to come before the council, Council President Pro Tempore
Striplin made a motion to adjourn and Councilor Brown seconded the motion. The meeting
adjourned (7-0) at 6:21 p.m.
APPROVED:
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Cathy Dickerson
City Clerk
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Willie L. Wood, Jr., President
Prattville City Council