Minutes 2012-09-041
PRATTVILLE CITY COUNCIL
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2012
6:04 P.M.
The Prattville City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, September 4, 2012 at 6:04 p.m.
in the Council Chambers at City Hall. After the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag,
Councilor Brown gave the invocation. Roll was called and all Councilors were recorded as
being present.
THE CHARACTER TRAIT OF THE MONTH IS TRUTHFULNESS: Earning future
trust by accurately reporting past facts.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Public Hearing and City Council meeting August 21, 2012.
Council President Pro Tempore Fank made a motion to approve the minutes and Councilor
Striplin seconded the motion. The minutes were approved (7-0).
Councilor Miller offered an amendment to the August 7, 2012 City Council meeting minutes.
Councilor Miller offered to amend Item # 2 to reflect that there was an amendment made to
the Resolution and Councilor Brown seconded the amendment. The amended Resolution was
adopted. The August 7, 2012 minutes as amended were approved (7-0).
Council President Renegar announced that he had been advised by the City Attorney that the
Council would need to go into executive session at the end of the council meeting. The
meeting will be adjourned when the Council returns from executive session.
Council President Renegar announced that the Council will allow comments from persons
present regarding tonight’s agenda or any item of business at this time.
COMMENTS FROM PERSONS PRESENT:
Gene Hall, 206 Stewart Street, Prattville, promoted the Autauga County Fair, which will be
held on October 2, 2012 through October 6, 2012. Mr. Hall announced that in celebration of
the Autauga County Fair’s 45th anniversary, every person who attends will receive a free pass.
Councilor Miller expressed his appreciation to Mr. Hall for all the hard work and effort he has
put into this event each year.
Michelle Stice, 1189 East Main Street, Prattville, asked for clarification on the laws regarding
selling vehicles on residential and commercial properties. Mrs. Stice gave several examples of
both residential and commercial properties with vehicles for sale and what the owners of said
properties were told regarding the law. City Planner Joel Duke explained that each example
given could be treated differently according to the law. Mr. Duke asked that Mrs. Stice
provide him with a list of these properties and he would look at each case individually.
Councilor Boles asked that Mr. Duke keep him updated on each case.
Lonnie Brand, 258 Teri Lane, regarding item #1, asked for the cost of the audit for the last
fiscal year. Finance Director Doug Moseley responded that the cost for the audit last fiscal
year was $75,000.00, plus $12,000.00 for the single audit. Item #2 includes approval for
$12,000.00 in the event that a single audit is required.
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MAYOR’S REPORT:
Mayor Gillespie commended City Clerk Cathy Dickerson and her staff, Chairman of the
Autauga County Board of Registrars Carl Poteat, the Autauga County Board of Registrars, the
Autauga County Probate Office and several City employees who made the 2012 Municipal
Election possible through their hard work and long hours.
The LPGA will start September 20, 2012. The Mayor invited everyone to attend and noted
that the LPGA boosts the economy in Prattville.
The Mayor asked that the Council move forward on Item #1.
The Mayor provided the Council with the FY2013 Budget. This budget is $35.7 million with a
reserve built in. It does not contain furloughs.
Council President Renegar announced that a Work Session would be held Monday,
September 10, 2012 at 6:00 p.m. at the Doster Community Center. The purpose of this Work
Session will be to discuss the FY2013 Budget.
REPORT FROM COUNCIL ON SPECIAL COMMITTEES:
Council President Renegar reported that the Finance Committee met to discuss the FY2013
Budget. The Finance Committee suggested some changes for the budget.
AGENDA
1. RESOLUTION: To Authorize the Mayor to Sign an Engagement Letter with Jackson
Thornton & Co., P.C. for Auditing Services for Fiscal Year 2012 at a Cost of $77,000.00.
(Sponsored By: Council President Renegar)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2012, Page 085
Councilor Striplin made a motion to adopt the Resolution and Council President Pro Tempore
Fank seconded the motion. Council President Renegar asked if it was necessary to suspend
the rules and City Attorney David McDowell responded no. Councilor Boles left the Council
meeting at 6:25 p.m. There being no further discussion, the Resolution was adopted with the
following results:
AYES : STRIPLIN, WOOD, BROWN,
RENEGAR, MILLER, FANK 6
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT : BOLES
2. RESOLUTION: To Declare the Structure at 135 Pierce Lane an Unsafe Structure and
Authorizing its Demolition. (Sponsored By: Council President Renegar)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2012, Page 086
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Council President Pro Tempore Fank made a motion to adopt the Resolution and Councilor
Miller seconded the motion. Councilor Wood asked City Planner Joel Duke for an update on
this property. Mr. Duke explained that the City has tried to work with the property owner and
that the house is too damaged to meet City Code. The property is also located in a flood plain.
There being no further discussion, the Resolution was adopted with the following results:
AYES : STRIPLIN, WOOD, BROWN,
RENEGAR, MILLER, FANK 6
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT : BOLES
3. RESOLUTION: To Authorize the Release of Funds in an Amount not to Exceed
$16,000.00 for One (1) Roots Easyair X2 Factory Blower and the Materials Needed to
Install the Blower for the City of Prattville Wastewater Department. (Sponsored By:
Councilor Striplin)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2012, Page 087
Councilor Miller 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, WOOD, BROWN,
RENEGAR, MILLER, FANK 6
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT : BOLES
4. RESOLUTION: To Authorize the Hiring of One (1) Urban Management Service
Maintenance Worker I for the Urban Management Department at an Annual Cost Not to
Exceed $31,532.00. (Sponsored By: Councilor Striplin)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2012, Page 088
Councilor Brown made a motion to adopt the Resolution and Councilor Striplin seconded the
motion. There being no discussion, the Resolution was adopted with the following results:
AYES : STRIPLIN, WOOD, BROWN,
RENEGAR, MILLER, FANK 6
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT : BOLES
5. RESOLUTION: To Re-Appoint Mr. James Davis to the Montgomery Area Mental Health
Authority. (Sponsored By: Council President Pro Tempore Fank)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2012, Page 089
Council President Pro Tempore Fank made a motion to adopt the Resolution and Councilor
Striplin seconded the motion. There being no discussion, the Resolution was adopted with the
following results:
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AYES : STRIPLIN, WOOD, BROWN,
RENEGAR, MILLER, FANK 6
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT : BOLES
6. RESOLUTION: To Grant a Retail Beer License, Off Premise Only, License to Paula
McCullough of Diamond Quality Food Stores, LLC d/b/a Prattville Diamond Quality.
(Sponsored By: Councilor Wood)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2012, Page 090
Councilor Wood made a motion to adopt the Resolution and Council President Pro Tempore
Fank seconded the motion. There being no discussion, the Resolution was adopted with the
following results:
AYES : STRIPLIN, WOOD, BROWN,
RENEGAR, MILLER, FANK 6
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT : BOLES
7. RESOLUTION: To Set a Public Hearing for a Restaurant Retail Liquor License for
Cesar Campos Reyes of El Patron Mexican Grill of Prattville, LLC d/b/a El Patron Mexican
Grill. (Sponsored By: Wood)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2012, Page 091
Councilor Striplin made a motion to adopt the Resolution and Councilor Wood seconded the
motion. There being no discussion, the Resolution was adopted with the following results:
AYES : STRIPLIN, WOOD, BROWN,
RENEGAR, MILLER, FANK 6
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT : BOLES
8. RESOLUTION: To Set a Public Hearing for a Retail Beer (On or Off Premise) License
and Retail Table Wine (On or Off Premise) License for Cindy Stephens of Cindy
Enterprises, LLC d/b/a Pasta Pizzeria and Grill. (Sponsored By: Councilor Wood)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2012, Page 092
Councilor Wood 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, WOOD, BROWN,
RENEGAR, MILLER, FANK 6
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT : BOLES
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9. 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: Council President Pro Tempore Fank)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2012, Page 093
Councilor Brown made a motion to adopt the Resolution and Councilor Striplin seconded the
motion. There being no discussion, the Resolution was adopted with the following results:
AYES : STRIPLIN, WOOD, BROWN,
RENEGAR, MILLER, FANK 6
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT : BOLES
10. ORDINANCE: To Surplus One (1) Ambulance Vehicle Module from the Fire
Department. (Sponsored By: Councilor Miller)
ORDINANCE BOOK 2012, Page 022
Councilor Miller made a motion to adopt the Ordinance and Councilor Wood 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 Fank made a motion to suspend
the rules and Councilor Miller seconded the motion. The rules were suspended (6-0). There
being no discussion, the Ordinance was adopted with the following results:
AYES : STRIPLIN, WOOD, BROWN,
RENEGAR, MILLER, FANK 6
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT : BOLES
11. RESOLUTION: To Authorize the Mayor to Enter into an Agreement with Central
Alabama Regional Planning and Development Commission for Administrative Services for
a CDBG Float Loan Awarded to Fras-Le at a Cost Up to and Not to Exceed $10,000.00
(Cost to be Reimbursed by the CDBG Grant). (Sponsored By: Council President Renegar)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2012, Page 094
Councilor Striplin made a motion to adopt the Resolution and Councilor Brown seconded the
motion. Council President Renegar asked the Mayor to confirm that the City is just a pass
through agency for this float loan. Mayor Gillespie confirmed that the City is just a pass
through agency and that any cost would be refunded to the City. This float loan will bring
approximately one hundred new jobs to Prattville. There being no further discussion, the
Resolution was adopted with the following results:
AYES : STRIPLIN, WOOD, BROWN,
RENEGAR, MILLER, FANK 6
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT : BOLES
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CLOSING COMMENTS:
Councilor Striplin thanked the City Clerk Cathy Dickerson and staff for their hard work with
the 2012 Municipal Election.
Council President Pro Tempore Fank stated that he was fortunate enough to sit on the
interview board for the position of City Clerk. Although there were several qualified
candidates, one rose above the rest. Council President Pro Tempore Fank thanked Ms.
Dickerson.
Council President Pro Tempore Fank noted that the dilapidated home on Fourth Street was
damaged in a fire and has not been repaired in two years. He asked that City Planner Joel
Duke send an update on the status of that property.
Councilor Miller made a motion to go into Executive Session and adjourn at its conclusion.
Councilor Brown seconded the motion. The Council went into Executive Session (6-0) at 6:49
p.m.
ADJOURN:
There being no further business to come before the council, Council President Pro Tempore
Fank made a motion to adjourn and Councilor Miller seconded the motion. The meeting
adjourned (6-0) at 7:11 p.m.
APPROVED:
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Cathy Dickerson
City Clerk
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Michael E. Renegar, President
Prattville City Council
SUBMITTED BY:
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Jamie F. McClellan
Assistant City Clerk