CC Minutes 2022.01.181
PRATTVILLE CITY COUNCIL
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
TUESDAY, JANUARY 18, 2022
6:01 P.M.
The Prattville City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, January 18, 2022, at 6:01 p.m.
in the Council Chambers at City Hall. After the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag,
Councilor Strichik gave the invocation. Roll was called with all Councilors present and a
quorum was declared.
THE CHARACTER TRAIT OF THE MONTH IS PERSEVERANCE: Giving your best effort
regardless of obstacles and rejection.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Public Hearing and City Council Meeting January 4, 2022.
Councilor Strichik made a motion to adopt the minutes and Councilor Gornto seconded the
motion. There being no discussion, the minutes were adopted (7-0).
COMMENTS FROM PERSONS PRESENT REGARDING TONIGHT’S AGENDA:
Jon Lee Finnegan, 211 Deer Trace, addressed the Council regarding agenda item 4. She
asked where “Office Park” was located. Councilor Strichik verified that it is the area of State
Farm Insurance Agent Karla Boles’ office. Ms. Finnegan requested the actual address be
placed in the resolution for clarity and asked if the sidewalk project only related to one side of
the street. Councilor Gornto verified the sidewalk project entailed going east on the right side.
Ms. Finnegan asked when the sidewalk project would be let. Mr. Scott Stephens, City Planner,
advised the project must be advertised first, but hopes construction would begin by May.
MAYOR’S REPORT:
Mayor Gillespie thanked Autauga County Improvement Association and Reverend Johnny
Davis for organizing and hosting the Martin Luther King, Jr. parade held yesterday. He
remarked that considering the cold weather conditions, the turnout was good and looked
forward to next year’s MLK parade.
Mayor Gillespie pointed out that at the last Council meeting, Council approved a resolution
authorizing the City to lease certain property for various events and advised the agreement
was being rejected by said property owner.
Mayor Gillespie mentioned a recent news article announcing that the Montgomery Advertiser
is to halt Saturday advertising in print and City staff would follow all state codes on
advertisements for bids, etc. He will keep the Council informed of any future changes.
Mayor Gillespie announced a virtual ceremony dedication, via ZOOM, for the State Health lab
in Prattville on Thursday, January 20, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. He invited anyone interested in
joining to send a head count in advance so accommodation could be made for the Human
Resources conference room.
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Mayor Gillespie informed Council that former Prattville head coach and former State
Representative, Horace Powell passed away. Services will be tomorrow at 2:00 p.m. with
visitation beginning at 12:30 p.m. He also conveyed condolences to Councilor Chambers for
his recent loss.
Mayor Gillespie closed his comments by mentioning the recent discharge of a firearm in a
parking lot and encouraged the Council to act on loitering issues.
REPORT FROM COUNCIL ON SPECIAL COMMITTEES:
Council President Starnes advised that the Police Committee met on January 13, 2022, at 4:32
p.m., at the Public Safety building. There was a presentation from Dr. Jerry Cimis on alcohol
sales at convenience stores and the committee discussed short-term rentals, a New Year’s
event, and Choctaw Ridge access.
REPORT ON THE STATUS OF CITY FINANCES:
The Finance Director, Daniel Oakley, provided the following report on City Finances for
December 2021:
• General Fund Revenue Report
o $4,723,010.26 - total revenue collected in December
o $9,337,673.62 - total revenue collected fiscal year to date
• Tax Breakdown Comparison Report
o $3,212,897.86 - tax revenue collected in December
o 23.63% - increase over December 2020
• General Fund Expenditures Report
o 25.00% - portion of fiscal year completed
o 20.72% - portion of budgeted expenditures incurred to date
• Wastewater Fund Income Statement
o $292,106.77 - net income from operations for December
o 25.00% - portion of fiscal year completed
o 17.31% - portion of budgeted expenses incurred to date (excludes capital
projects and debt service)
• Sanitation Fund Income Statement
o $30,937.00 - net income for December
o 25.00% - portion of fiscal year completed
o 16.57% - portion of budgeted expenses incurred to date
• Judicial Fund Income Statement
o ($158,324.07) - net loss for December
o 25.00% - portion of fiscal year completed
o 24.43% - portion of budgeted expenditures incurred to date
• Gas Tax Special Revenue Fund Income Statement
o $87,307.33 - revenue collected fiscal year to date
• Capital Projects Fund Income Statement
o $735,606.44 - total project expenses incurred to date
o Current Projects:
Fairview Avenue Improvements
McQueen Smith Road ROW Acquisitions
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Washington Street, Bunche Avenue and Easy Street Drainage
• Group Health Fund Income Statement
o $314,984.74 - net income to date
• Parks and Recreation
o $116,676.15 - total revenue collected fiscal year to date
o 25.00% - portion of fiscal year completed
o 21.80% - portion of budgeted revenue incurred to date
• Bank Balances Report
o $32,103,473.33 - total of all bank balances at the end of December
• Accounts Payable & Debt Balances Report
o $46,166,218.50 - total debt balance city-wide at end of December
o $12,781,718.50 - total non-enterprise fund debt at end of December
AGENDA
1. RESOLUTION: To Grant an Amended Restaurant Retail Liquor License for M & S Sports
Diner d/b/a Beef ‘O’ Brady’s. (Sponsored By: Council President Starnes)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2022, PAGE 002
Councilor Strichik made a motion to adopt the resolution and Councilor Chambers seconded
the motion. There being no discussion, the resolution was adopted with the following results:
AYES : STRIPLIN, JACKSON, CHAMBERS,
STARNES, GORNTO, STRICHIK, BOONE 7
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT : NONE 0
2. 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 2022, PAGE 003
Councilor Gornto made a motion to adopt the resolution and Councilor Jackson seconded the
motion. There being no discussion, the resolution was adopted with the following results:
AYES : STRIPLIN, JACKSON, CHAMBERS,
STARNES, GORNTO, STRICHIK, BOONE 7
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT : NONE 0
3. ORDINANCE: To Declare a Temporary Moratorium on Permits and Approvals for
Commercial Developments and Signs. (Sponsored By: Council President Starnes)
ORDINANCE BOOK 2022, PAGE 002
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This ordinance was introduced at the January 4, 2022, City Council meeting. There being no
discussion, the ordinance was adopted with the following results:
AYES : STRIPLIN, CHAMBERS, STARNES
STRICHIK, BOONE 5
NAYS : JACKSON, GORNTO 2
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT : NONE 0
4. RESOLUTION: To Authorize the Mayor to Enter into a Construction Agreement for a
Transportation Alternatives Program Project Between the State of Alabama, Acting By and
Through the Alabama Department of Transportation, for Project No. TAPAA-TA22(914) /
CPMS Ref # 100074146 for Sidewalk Improvements Along East Main Street from Office Park
to Silver Hills Drive at a Cost Not to Exceed $653,408.34 (Net Cost to City Not to Exceed
$130,681.67). (Sponsored By: Councilor Jackson)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2022, PAGE 004
Councilor Jackson made a motion to adopt the resolution and Councilor Chambers seconded
the motion. Councilor Gornto asked Mr. Stephens if “Office Park” was roughly at 1300 East
Main Street. Mr. Stephens confirmed the address and advised it was important the language
in the ordinance matched what ALDOT dictated in their documents. Mr. Robby Anderson, City
Engineer, advised the original application to ALDOT listed Shady Oaks to Silver Hills Drive and
as the design began, it was revealed that another 40 to 50 feet of paved asphalt existed, so
ALDOT extended the project. Mr. Anderson reiterated that although this was a slight change
in language from previous project plans, ALDOT wording must be utilized. Councilor Gornto
asked Mr. Andrew Odom, City Attorney, if the resolution should be amended to include an
address. Mr. Odom advised that the resolution needed to match what ALDOT proposed and
did not recommend an amendment be made. Mr. Anderson verified that “Office Park” was the
wording used in the ALDOT construction agreement. There being no further discussion, the
resolution was adopted with the following results:
AYES : STRIPLIN, JACKSON, CHAMBERS,
STARNES, GORNTO, STRICHIK, BOONE 7
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT : NONE 0
5. RESOLUTION: To Amend the Budget and Authorize the Release of Funds for the Purchase
of One (1) Polaris Ranger Crew 1000 UTV through the Sourcewell Purchasing Cooperative,
Contract Number 122220-PSA, from Polaris Sales Inc. for the Fire Department at a Net Cost
Not to Exceed $19,861.41. (Sponsored By: Council President Pro Tempore Boone)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2022, PAGE 005
Council President Pro Tempore Boone made a motion to adopt the resolution and Councilor
Strichik seconded the motion. There being no discussion, the resolution was adopted with the
following results:
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AYES : STRIPLIN, JACKSON, CHAMBERS,
STARNES, GORNTO, STRICHIK, BOONE 7
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT : NONE 0
6. RESOLUTION: To Award Bid No. 022-001 to Faulk Constructors for Alabama Department
of Transportation Project No. TAPAA-TA21(913) Pedestrian Bridge Over Autauga Creek at a
Total Cost Not to Exceed $450,000.00 (Net Cost to the City Not to Exceed $90,000.00).
(Sponsored By: Councilor Jackson)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2022, PAGE 006
Councilor Jackson 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, JACKSON, CHAMBERS,
STARNES, GORNTO, STRICHIK, BOONE 7
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT : NONE 0
7. RESOLUTION: To Authorize the Mayor to Enter into an Agreement with Civil Southeast,
LLC for the Construction Engineering and Inspection Services in Conjunction with the
Construction of Alabama Department of Transportation Project No. TAPAA-TA21(913)
Pedestrian Bridge Over Autauga Creek, at a Total Cost Not to Exceed $67,500.00 (Net Cost
to the City Not to Exceed $13,500.00). (Sponsored By: Councilor Jackson)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2022, PAGE 007
Councilor Jackson made a motion to adopt the resolution and Councilor Gornto seconded the
motion. There being no discussion, the resolution was adopted with the following results:
AYES : STRIPLIN, JACKSON, CHAMBERS,
STARNES, GORNTO, STRICHIK, BOONE 7
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT : NONE 0
8. RESOLUTION: To Authorize Emergency Spending for Repair of the Eroding Sewage Pipe
and Manhole Located in the Pine Creek Basin Near 1291 South Memorial Drive at a Cost Up
to $50,000.00. (Sponsored By: Councilor Striplin)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2022, PAGE 008
Councilor Striplin made a motion to adopt the resolution and Councilor Gornto seconded the
motion. There being no discussion, the resolution was adopted with the following results:
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AYES : STRIPLIN, JACKSON, CHAMBERS,
STARNES, GORNTO, STRICHIK, BOONE 7
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT : NONE 0
COMMENTS FROM PERSONS PRESENT:
Jon Lee Finnegan, 211 Deer Trace, stated she utilized the round-about off Maple Street and
suggested the City keep some of the holiday lighting up through Mardi Gras.
CLOSING COMMENTS:
Mayor Gillespie commented that the City is gearing up for the Mardi Gras parade and reiterated
that he received so many positive comments about the Christmas festivities. He expressed his
appreciation to all employees, staff and departments that work to make these events
successful. Mayor Gillespie also expressed his appreciation to the City Clerk’s Office for all of
the work Dawn Russell and Paula Barlow do.
Councilor Strichik commended the behavior of the young man seated in the Chamber wearing
a red jacket, remarking the way he carried himself during the proceedings.
Council President Starnes advised the next City Council meeting is scheduled for Tuesday,
February 1, at 6:00 p.m.
ADJOURN:
There being no further business to come before the Council, Council President Pro Tempore
Boone made a motion to adjourn and Councilor Gornto seconded the motion.
The meeting adjourned at 6:32 p.m. (7-0).
APPROVED:
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Paula G. Barlow
City Clerk
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Gerald “Jerry” Starnes, President
Prattville City Council
SUBMITTED BY:
Dawn Russell
Assistant City Clerk