CC Minutes 2022.05.03PRATTVILLE CITY COUNCIL
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
TUESDAY, MAY 3, 2022
6:02 P.M.
The Prattville City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, May 3, 2022, at 6:02 p.m. in the
Council Chambers at City Hall. After the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag, Council
President Starnes gave the invocation. Councilor Gornto entered the Council Chambers during
the Pledge of Allegiance. Roll was called with all Councilors recorded as present. Council
President Starnes declared a quorum and called the meeting to order.
THE CHARACTER TRAIT OF THE MONTH IS COMPASSION: Investing whatever is
necessary to show concern through words and actions.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Work Session, Public Hearing and City Council Meeting April 19,
2022. Council President Pro Tempore Boone made a motion to adopt the minutes and
Councilor Strichik seconded the motion. There being no discussion, the minutes were adopted
(7-0).
COMMENTS FROM PERSONS PRESENT REGARDING TONIGHT'S AGENDA:
None.
MAYOR'S REPORT:
None.
REPORT FROM COUNCIL ON SPECIAL COMMITTEES:
None.
CONSENT AGENDA
1. RESOLUTION: To Set a Public Hearing for a Lounge Retail Liquor -Class II (Package)
License for Corks and Wine LLC d/b/a Corks and Wine. {Sponsored By: Council President
Starnes}
RESOLUTION BOOK 2022, PAGE 072
2. RESOLUTION: To Set a Public Hearing for a Lounge Retail Liquor -Class II (Package)
License for Guvva Realty LLC d/b/a Barna Spirits. {Sponsored By: Council President Starnes}
RESOLUTION BOOK 2022, PAGE 073
3. RESOLUTION: To Support the City of Prattville in Its Application for Grant Funding through
the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs, Land and Water Conservation
Fund for the Newton Park Tier I Renovation Project. {Sponsored By: Councilor Strichik}
RESOLUTION BOOK 2022, PAGE 074
Councilor Gornto made a motion to place item numbers 1-3 on a Consent Agenda and
Councilor Strichik seconded the motion. There being no discussion, the items were placed on
a Consent Agenda (7-0).
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Council President Pro Tempore Boone made a motion to adopt the Consent Agenda and
Councilor Chambers seconded the motion. There being no discussion, the Consent Agenda
was adopted with the following results:
AYES
NAYS
ABSTAINED
ABSENT
STRIPLIN, JACKSON, CHAMBERS,
STARNES, GORNTO, STRICHIK, BOONE 7
NONE 0
NONE 0
NONE
AGENDA
1. ORDINANCE: To Amend Chapter 26 -Fire Prevention and Protection, Article II -Fire
Prevention Codes. {Sponsored By: Council President Pro Tempore Boone}
ORDINANCE BOOK 2022, PAGE 019
This ordinance was introduced at the April 5, 2022 , City Council meeting. Council President
Pro Tempore Boone made a motion to adopt the ordinance and Councilor Strichik seconded
the motion. There being no discussion, the Ordinance was adopted with the following results:
AYES
NAYS
ABSTAINED
ABSENT
STRIPLIN, JACKSON, CHAMBERS,
STARNES, GORNTO, STRICHIK, BOONE 7
NONE 0
NONE 0
NONE
2. ORDINANCE: To Adopt City of Prattville Code of Ordinances Chapter 67 -Property
Maintenance Code. {Sponsored By: Council President Pro Tempore Boone}
ORDINANCE BOOK 2022, PAGE 020
This ordinance was introduced at the April 5, 2022 , City Council meeting. Council President
Pro Tempore Boone made a motion to adopt the ordinance and Councilor Strichik seconded
the motion. There being no discussion, the Ordinance was adopted with the following results:
AYES
NAYS
ABSTAINED
ABSENT
STRIPLIN, JACKSON, CHAMBERS,
STARNES, GORNTO, STRICHIK, BOONE 7
NONE 0
NONE 0
NONE
3. ORDINANCE: To Amend Chapter 105, Buildings and Building Regulations, of the Code of
Ordinances of the City of Prattville. {Sponsored By: Council President Pro Tempore Boone}
ORDINANCE BOOK 2022, PAGE 021
This ordinance was introduced at the April 5, 2022, City Council meeting. Council President
Pro Tempore Boone made a motion to adopt the ordinance and Councilor Strichik seconded
the motion. There being no discussion, the Ordinance was adopted with the following results:
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AYES
NAYS
ABSTAINED
ABSENT
STRIPLIN, JACKSON, CHAMBERS,
STARNES, GORNTO, STRICHIK, BOONE 7
NONE 0
NONE 0
NONE
4. ORDINANCE: To Pre-Zone Property Outside the City Limits Located at 1060 Spring Street,
Prattville, AL to R-5 (Single-Family High Density Residential) (Petitioner: Michael Stroup).
{Sponsored By: Councilor Jackson}
ORDINANCE BOOK 2022, PAGE 022
This ordinance was introduced at the April 5, 2022, City Council meeting. Councilor Striplin
made a motion to adopt the ordinance and President Pro Tempore Boone seconded the
motion. There being no discussion, the Ordinance was adopted with the following results:
AYES
NAYS
ABSTAINED
ABSENT
STRIPLIN, JACKSON, CHAMBERS,
STARNES, GORNTO, STRICHIK, BOONE 7
NONE 0
NONE 0
NONE
5. ORDINANCE: Petition for Annexation of 1060 Spring Street, Prattville, AL (Petitioner:
Michael Stroup). {Sponsored By: Councilor Jackson}
ORDINANCE BOOK 2022, PAGE 023
This ordinance was introduced at the April 5, 2022, City Council meeting. Councilor Striplin
made a motion to adopt the ordinance. There being no discussion, the Ordinance was adopted
with the following results:
AYES
NAYS
ABSTAINED
ABSENT
STRIPLIN, JACKSON, CHAMBERS,
STARNES, GORNTO, STRICHIK, BOONE 7
NONE 0
NONE 0
NONE
6. RESOLUTION: To Set a Public Hearing to Review the Draft Map 2-25 Proposed District
Boundaries Pursuant to 2020 Census Data. {Sponsored By: Council President Starnes}
RESOLUTION BOOK 2022, PAGE 075
Councilor Chambers 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:
AYES
NAYS
ABSTAINED
ABSENT
STRIPLIN, JACKSON, CHAMBERS,
STARNES, GORNTO, STRICHIK, BOONE 7
NONE 0
NONE 0
NONE
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7. RESOLUTION: To Set a Public Hearing to Rezone Property Located Inside the City Limits
at Newton Street and Gillespie Street from B-2 (General Business) to R-2 (Single Family
Residential) (Petitioner: City of Prattville). {Sponsored By: Councilor Strichik}
RESOLUTION BOOK 2022, PAGE 076
Councilor Strichik 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
NAYS
ABSTAINED
ABSENT
STRIPLIN, JACKSON, CHAMBERS,
STARNES, GORNTO, STRICHIK, BOONE 7
NONE 0
NONE 0
NONE
Councilor Strichik introduced the corresponding ordinance and made a motion to adopt.
Councilor Chambers seconded the motion. By Point-of-Order, this ordinance was held until
its Public Hearing on June 7, 2022.
8. RESOLUTION: To Set a Public Hearing to Rezone Property Located Inside the City Limits
at Moncrief Street from M-1 (Light Industrial) to R-3 (Single Family Residential) (Petitioner: City
of Prattville). {Sponsored By: Councilor Jackson}
RESOLUTION BOOK 2022, PAGE 077
Councilor Jackson 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
NAYS
ABSTAINED
ABSENT
STRIPLIN, JACKSON, CHAMBERS,
STARNES, GORNTO, STRICHIK, BOONE 7
NONE 0
NONE 0
NONE
Councilor Jackson introduced the corresponding ordinance and made a motion to adopt.
Council President Pro Tempore Boone seconded the motion. By Point-of-Order, this
ordinance was held until its Public Hearing on June 7, 2022.
9. RESOLUTION: To Set a Public Hearing to Rezone Property Located Inside the City Limits
at East Main Street between Moncrief Street and the Railroad Tracks from M-1 (Light Industrial)
to B-2 (General Business) (Petitioner: City of Prattville). {Sponsored By: Councilor Jackson}
RESOLUTION BOOK 2022, PAGE 078
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
NAYS
ABSTAINED
STRIPLIN, JACKSON, CHAMBERS,
STARNES, GORNTO, STRICHIK, BOONE 7
NONE 0
NONE 0
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ABSENT NONE
Councilor Jackson introduced the corresponding ordinance and made a motion to adopt.
Councilor Chambers seconded the motion. By Point-of-Order, this ordinance was held until
its Public Hearing on June 7, 2022.
10. RESOLUTION: To Set a Public Hearing to Rezone Property Located Inside the City Limits
at Maple Street and Bridge Street (Parcel C of Daniel Pratt Apartments Plat 1) from R-4 (Multi-
Family Residential) to 0-1 (Office) (Owner/Petitioner: PCGM Master Tenant, LLC). {Sponsored
By: Councilor Striplin}
RESOLUTION BOOK 2022, PAGE 079
Councilor Striplin 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
NAYS
ABSTAINED
ABSENT
STRIPLIN, JACKSON, CHAMBERS,
STARNES, GORNTO, STRICHIK, BOONE
NONE
NONE
NONE
7
0
0
Councilor Striplin introduced the corresponding ordinance and made a motion to adopt.
Councilor Jackson seconded the motion. By Point-of-Order, this ordinance was held until its
Public Hearing on June 7, 2022.
11. RESOLUTION: To Disclaim Interest in Certain Real Property Located on Gin Shop Hill
Road from City of Prattville to Prattville Land Company, Inc. {Sponsored By: Council President
Starnes}
RESOLUTION BOOK 2022, PAGE 080
Council President Pro Tempore made a motion to adopt the resolution and Councilor Strichik
seconded the motion. By Point-of-Order, it is necessary that Council rules be suspended if
immediate action is to be considered. Councilor Striplin made a motion to suspend the rules
and Councilor Chambers seconded the motion. There being no discussion, Council President
Starnes ordered a Roll Call Vote for the suspension of rules.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Councilor Striplin Aye
Councilor Jackson Aye
Councilor Chambers Aye
Councilor Starnes Aye
Councilor Gornto Aye
Councilor Strichik Aye
Councilor Boone Aye
The rules were suspended (7-0).
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The resolution now being properly before the Council, Council President Starnes invited
questions and comments from the Council. There being no discussion, the Resolution was
adopted with the following results:
AYES
NAYS
ABSTAINED
ABSENT
STRIPLIN, JACKSON, CHAMBERS,
STARNES, GORNTO, STRICHIK, BOONE 7
NONE 0
NONE 0
NONE
12. RESOLUTION: To Authorize the Mayor to Enter into a Lease Agreement Between the City
of Prattville and the Autauga Creek Improvement Committee, Inc. (ACIC) to Lease Certain
Property on West 4th Street. {Sponsored By: Council President Pro Tempore Boone}
RESOLUTION BOOK 2022, PAGE 081
Council President Pro Tempore Boone 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
NAYS
ABSTAINED
ABSENT
STRIPLIN, JACKSON, CHAMBERS,
STARNES, GORNTO, STRICHIK, BOONE 7
NONE 0
NONE 0
NONE
13. RESOLUTION: To Authorize the Release of Funds for the Purchase of a FL YGT Lift Station
Mixer at the South Industrial Park Lift Station from Jim House & Associates, Inc. for the
Wastewater Division of the Public Works Department at a Net Cost Not to Exceed $22,985.00.
{Sponsored By: Councilor Striplin}
RESOLUTION BOOK 2022, PAGE 082
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 :
AYES
NAYS
ABSTAINED
ABSENT
STRIPLIN, JACKSON, CHAMBERS,
STARNES, GORNTO, STRICHIK, BOONE 7
NONE 0
NONE 0
NONE
14. RESOLUTION: To Authorize the Release of Funds for the Purchase of One (1) Control
Panel at the Sunshine Lift Station from Jim House & Associates, Inc. for the Wastewater
Division of the Public Works Department at a Cost Not to Exceed $12,419.00. {Sponsored By:
Councilor Striplin}
RESOLUTION BOOK 2022, PAGE 083
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
NAYS
ABSTAINED
ABSENT
STRIPLIN, JACKSON, CHAMBERS,
STARNES, GORNTO, STRICHIK, BOONE
NONE
NONE
NONE
7
0
0
15. RESOLUTION: To Authorize the Mayor to Enter into an Agreement with Hydro Engineering
Solutions to Assist with the Development of a Watershed Model for the Pine Creek Watershed
for the Public Works Department at a Cost Not to Exceed $98,750.00. {Sponsored By: Council
President Pro Tempore Boone}
RESOLUTION BOOK 2022, PAGE 084
Council President Pro T em pore 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:
AYES
NAYS
ABSTAINED
ABSENT
STRIPLIN, JACKSON, CHAMBERS,
STARNES, GORNTO, STRICHIK, BOONE
NONE
NONE
NONE
COMMENTS FROM PERSONS PRESENT:
7
0
0
El White II , 621 West 4th Street, spoke in reference to the draft map and his concerns that it
was violating civil rights laws. Mr. White pointed out the resolution regarding a lease
agreement with ACIC did not include a dollar amount.
Patrick Lucas, 1211 Caliber Crossing, spoke in reference to the draft map and his concerns
that it was violating civil rights laws. Mr. Lucas spoke in reference to the ownership and
upkeep of North Highland Park.
CLOSING COMMENTS:
Councilor Chambers welcomed Councilor Jackson back from a leave of absence. Councilor
Chambers advised the amount ACIC would pay for leasing the property on West 4th Street
was $1.00 per the agreement document.
Council President Starnes advised the next City Council meeting would be held Tuesday,
May 17, 2022, 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 6:39 p.m. (7-0).
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APPROVED:
Paula G. Barlow
City Clerk
Gerald "Jerry" Starnes, President
Prattville City Council
SUBMITTED BY:
Dawn Russell
Assistant City Clerk
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