Minutes 2020-11-17
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PRATTVILLE CITY COUNCIL
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2020
6:02 P.M.
The Prattville City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, November 17, 2020, at 6:02
p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall. After the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag,
Councilor Jackson gave the invocation. Roll was called and all Councilors were present.
THE CHARACTER TRAIT OF THE MONTH IS HOSPITALITY: Cheerfully sharing food,
shelter and friendship with others.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Organizational Meeting November 2, 2020; Public Hearing and
City Council Meeting November 3, 2020.
Councilor Strichik made a motion to adopt the minutes and Councilor Jackson seconded the
motion. With no discussion, the minutes were adopted (7-0).
COMMENTS FROM PERSONS PRESENT REGARDING TONIGHT’S AGENDA:
None
MAYOR’S REPORT:
Mayor Gillespie was granted a point of privilege. The Prattville Police Department recently
finished a promotional process. The Mayor recognized and congratulated the following:
Promoted to Lieutenant:
Lt. Steven Ashley
Lt. Timothy “TR” Hope
Lt. Brian Gentry
Lt. Joshua Ingram
Promoted to Sergeant:
Sgt. Larry McDuffie
Sgt. Jeremy Thompson
Promoted to Corporal:
Cpl. Rico Hardnett
Cpl. Nathaniel Bennett
New Officers:
Officer Michael Croxton
Officer George McMichael
The Prattville Exchange Club recognized the following:
Police Officer of the Year: Christopher Brasie
Firefighter of the Year: Battalion Chief Joshua Brown
The Mayor thanked City Webmaster Jamie Sutton for her work on a project to honor Home
Town Heroes with banners displayed throughout the City.
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The Mayor presented the Council with the FY2020/2021 City of Prattville Budget Proposal.
In the proposed budget, there is a 3% increase to the Pay and Compensation Plan, and a 2.5%
merit raise for employees.
The Mayor thanked all Clean City Professionals as it is Clean City Professionals Week in the
City of Prattville.
The City of Prattville, Prattville Area Chamber of Commerce and Autauga County Commission
have signed proclamations declaring November 16th -20th Farm City Week.
The Annual Christmas Parade will be held Friday, December 4, 2020 at 7pm. An untraditional
Christmas Tree Lighting will take place in conjunction with Small Business Saturday on
November 28th at 6pm.
REPORT FROM COUNCIL ON SPECIAL COMMITTEES:
None
REPORT ON STATUS OF CITY FINANCES:
Finance Director Daniel Oakley presented the finance reports for October, 2020.
The General Fund Revenue report showed that the total revenue collected was $3,423,666.00
in October, 2020. The year-to-date revenue was $523,007.00; which excludes the revenue
accrual amount for September revenue.
The Tax Breakdown Comparison report showed revenue increased by 15.58% in comparison
to the prior year.
The Expenses by Department report showed that with 8.33% of the budget year complete,
overall expenses were $4,328,402.00 as of October, 2020.
The Wastewater Enterprise Fund Income Statement showed a net income of $263,315.00 for
October, 2020.
The Sanitation Enterprise Fund Income Statement showed a net income of $56,966.00 for
October, 2020.
The Judicial Special Revenue Fund Income Statement showed a net income of $7,192.00 for
October, 2020.
The Bank Balances report showed a total cash balance of $26,691,249.00 as of October, 2020.
The City-Wide Accounts Payable and Debt Balances report show total debt at $57,116,043.00,
including total non-enterprise debt at $22,732,559.00, as of October, 2020.
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CONSENT AGENDA
1. RESOLUTION: To Authorize the Mayor to have Various Weeded Lots Abated per Title 11,
Chapter 67 of the Code of Alabama, 1975, as Amended. (Sponsored By: Council President
Starnes)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2020-A, PAGE 185
2. RESOLUTION: To Declare Various Weeded Lots to be a Public Nuisance, Order Their
Abatement and Set a Public Hearing per Title 11, Chapter 67 of the Code of Alabama, 1975,
as Amended. (Sponsored By: Council President Starnes)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2020-A, PAGE 186
3. RESOLUTION: To Request that Gardner Road be Designated as a Major Collector Under
the Highway Functional Classification System. (Sponsored By: Councilor Jackson)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2020-A, PAGE 187
4. RESOLUTION: To Appoint Councilor John Chambers to the Planning Commission.
(Sponsored by: Council President Starnes)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2020-A, PAGE 188
5. RESOLUTION: To Adopt a Reimbursement Resolution Pursuant to United States Treasury
Regulation Section 1.150-2 for the Mac Gray Park 2.0 Improvements Project. (Sponsored By:
Councilor Strichik)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2020-A, PAGE 189
Councilor Strichik made a motion to place items #1-5 on a Consent Agenda and Councilor
Gornto seconded the motion. The items were placed on a Consent Agenda (7-0). Council
President Pro Tempore Boone made a motion to adopt the Consent Agenda and Councilor
Gornto seconded the motion. There being no discussion, the Consent Agenda was adopted
with the following results:
AYES : STRIPLIN, JACKSON, CHAMBERS,
STARNES, GORNTO, STRICHIK,
BOONE 7
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT : NONE
COMMENTS FROM PERSONS PRESENT:
Eric Morgan, 376 Austin Valley Drive, representing the Prattville Area Chamber of Commerce
addressed the Council regarding economic development. On behalf of the Chamber, Mr.
Morgan urged the Council to continue the contract for services that the Chamber has held for
many years to provide economic development for the community. The Chamber’s board of
directors feel that they are best equipped to handle these functions from a resource, talent and
skill set perspective. As leaders of the business community they feel strongly that they have
represented the economic development interest of the community, citing that over the past 5
years there have been 175 new business established in Prattville, 2375 new jobs and over
$800 million in capital investment.
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CLOSING COMMENTS:
Councilor Chambers congratulated all of the officers who received promotions and wished all
a happy and safe Thanksgiving.
Councilor Strichik wished all a happy Thanksgiving, and thanked Interim City Clerk Jamie
Clayton for her help over the last four years and wished her well in her future endeavors.
Council President Starnes congratulated Commissioner Larry Stoudemire for winning his
election.
Council President Starnes called a City Council and Planning Commission Work Session for a
joint review of the Project Prattville 2020 Comprehensive Plan on Thursday, November 19,
2020.
Council President Starnes also called a City Council Work Session/Budget Hearing to review
the FY2020/2021 Budget on Friday November 20th.
ADJOURN:
There being no further business to come before the council, Councilor Strichik made a motion
to adjourn and Councilor Chambers seconded the motion. The meeting adjourned (7-0) at 6:35
p.m.
APPROVED:
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Lisa Byrd
Interim City Clerk
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Gerald “Jerry” Starnes, President
Prattville City Council
SUBMITTED BY:
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Jamie Clayton
Assistant City Clerk