CC Minutes 2022.07.051
PRATTVILLE CITY COUNCIL
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
TUESDAY, JULY 5, 2022
6:24 P.M.
The Prattville City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, July 5, 2022, at 6:24 p.m. in the
Council Chambers at City Hall. After the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag, Council
President Boone gave the invocation. Roll was called with all Councilors recorded as present.
Council President Boone declared a quorum present and called the meeting to order.
THE CHARACTER TRAIT OF THE MONTH IS TRUSTWORTHINESS: Gaining the
confidence of others by demonstrating integrity and reliability.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Public Hearing and City Council meeting June 21, 2022. Council
President Pro Tempore Strichik made a motion to adopt the minutes and Councilor Chambers
seconded the motion. There being no discussion, the minutes were adopted (7-0).
COMMENTS FROM PERSONS PRESENT REGARDING TONIGHT’S AGENDA:
Ell White II, 621 W. Fourth Street, commented on Resolution # 5 – Redistricting and declared
his dissatisfaction with the proposed redistricting.
Patrick Lucas, 1211 Caliber Crossing, commented on Resolution # 5 – Redistricting and
declared his dissatisfaction with the proposed redistricting.
Bobby Mayes, 815 Grier Road (Wetumpka, AL), advised he was present to represent the
NAACP of Elmore County. He referenced an email sent to Councilors and asked that
Resolution # 5 - Redistricting be held until the July 19th agenda. Mr. Mayes referenced the black
population growth in Prattville but the loss of minority/majority district in the proposed plan. He
further stated that he believed the ordinance violated the Civil Rights Act.
MAYOR’S REPORT:
Mayor Gillespie opened his comments by remembering the victims of the Highland Park
shooting in Illinois. He further commented on local school safety and the partnership with the
Autauga County Board of Education (ABOE) and the cost-sharing of School Resource Officers
(SRO). Mayor Gillespie suggested considering the use of Education Fund monies to fully fund
the SROs to free up money for the ACBOE, at the July 19, 2022, Work Session.
Mayor Gillespie commended all on the success of the 4th of July parade and festivities and
thanked all for their hard work in preparing. He further stated that demolition on Pratt Park
would start in the next three weeks.
Mayor Gillespie mentioned the redistricting on the agenda reiterating the partnership with
Alabama State University and explained that this item would not be up for a vote until the July
19, 2022 meeting. Mayor Gillespie discussed the anticipated vacancy in District 4 and stated
that per state law the Council would have two options for filling the position; appointing or
holding a special election. He further stated that the estimated cost of a special election is
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around $20,000.00. Mayor Gillespie mentioned that if the Council decided to appoint, to make
sure they have a backup plan in case of a tie vote.
Mayor Gillespie noted the Creekside concert coming up next Tuesday. He thanked everyone
for the hard work on the Short-Term Rentals ordinance and stated that upon passage, this
ordinance would need to be reviewed after a year and then regularly. Mayor Gillespie also
reiterated the moratorium on the issuance of Short-Term Rental Business Licenses and if an
ordinance was not passed that City staff would need direction on the next steps.
REPORT FROM COUNCIL ON SPECIAL COMMITTEES:
Council President Boone recapped information from the Finance Committee meeting on
Thursday, June 23, 2022, at 3:00 p.m. where the retiree bonus, Spire franchise agreement
negotiations, American Rescue Plan Act Funding, request for proposals for audits, a
cemetery columbarium and signage, illegal use of the City logo, and a vacation of an
easement were discussed along with receiving an update on the Short-Term Rentals
ordinance, an update from the Planning Department on departmental operations, and an
update on Airport Authority funding.
CONSENT AGENDA
1. RESOLUTION: To Re-Appoint William E. Barrett, Jr. to the Board of Zoning Adjustment.
{Sponsored By: Councilor Gornto}
RESOLUTION BOOK 2022-A, PAGE 117
2. RESOLUTION: To Re-Appoint Tracy Alexander to the Industrial Development Board.
{Sponsored By: Councilor Striplin}
RESOLUTION BOOK 2022-A, PAGE 118
3. RESOLUTION: To Appoint Bo Jones to the Industrial Development Board. {Sponsored
By: Councilor Striplin}
RESOLUTION BOOK 2022-A, PAGE 119
4. RESOLUTION: To Appoint Sheila S. Morrissette to the Industrial Development Board.
{Sponsored By: Councilor Striplin}
RESOLUTION BOOK 2022-A, PAGE 120
5. RESOLUTION: To Appoint Sara N. Thompson to the Industrial Development Board.
{Sponsored By: Council President Pro Tempore Strichik}
RESOLUTION BOOK 2022-A, PAGE 121
6. RESOLUTION: To Appoint Robert A. Gipson to the Industrial Development Board.
{Sponsored By: Council President Pro Tempore Strichik}
RESOLUTION BOOK 2022-A, PAGE 122
7. RESOLUTION: To Appoint Virgil W. Newman, Jr. to the Industrial Development Board.
{Sponsored By: Councilor Chambers}
RESOLUTION BOOK 2022-A, PAGE 123
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8. RESOLUTION: To Appoint Thaddeus J. Bugay to the Industrial Development Board.
{Sponsored By: Councilor Chambers}
RESOLUTION BOOK 2022-A, PAGE 124
9. 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: Councilor Starnes}
RESOLUTION BOOK 2022-A, PAGE 125
10. RESOLUTION: To Set a Public Hearing to Declare Stagnant Water at 222 Moncrief Street,
Prattville, AL 36067 to Be Unsafe and a Public Nuisance Pursuant to Section 46-6, City of
Prattville Code of Ordinances. {Sponsored By: Councilor Starnes}
RESOLUTION BOOK 2022-A, PAGE 126
11. RESOLUTION: To Re-Appoint Dennis Mullins to the Prattville Solid Waste Disposal
Authority. {Sponsored By: Council President Boone}
RESOLUTION BOOK 2022-A, PAGE 127
12. RESOLUTION: To Re-Appoint Wayne Mooney to the Prattville Solid Waste Disposal
Authority. {Sponsored By: Councilor Chambers}
RESOLUTION BOOK 2022-A, PAGE 128
13. RESOLUTION: To Appoint Rex J. Trammell to the Prattville Solid Waste Disposal
Authority. {Sponsored By: Councilor Chambers}
RESOLUTION BOOK 2022-A, PAGE 129
14. RESOLUTION: To Reject All Bids Related to Bid No. 022-010 for Pratt Park Improvements.
{Sponsored By: Council President Pro Tempore Strichik}
RESOLUTION BOOK 2022-A, PAGE 130
Councilor Jackson made a motion to place item numbers 1-14 on a Consent Agenda and
Councilor Gornto seconded the motion. There being no discussion, the items were placed on
a Consent Agenda (7-0).
Councilor Starnes 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 : STRIPLIN, JACKSON CHAMBERS,
GORNTO, STARNES, STRICHIK, BOONE 7
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT : NONE 0
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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: Councilor Starnes}
RESOLUTION BOOK 2022-A, PAGE 131
Councilor Starnes 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,
GORNTO, STARNES, STRICHIK, BOONE 7
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT : NONE 0
2. RESOLUTION: To Set a Public Hearing to Rezone Property Located Inside the City Limits
at 1976-1996 Fairview Avenue from FAR (Forest, Agriculture, Recreation) to B-2 (General
Business) (Petitioner: Covered Bridge SC, LLC). {Sponsored By: Councilor Chambers}
RESOLUTION BOOK 2022-A, PAGE 132
Councilor Chambers 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,
GORNTO, STARNES, STRICHIK, BOONE 7
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT : NONE 0
Councilor Chambers then read in the ordinance and by Point-of-Order, the ordinance was
held until after the Public Hearing on August 2, 2022.
3. RESOLUTION: To Amend the FY2022 Budget and Approve a One-Time Lump Sum
Payment to City of Prattville Retirees and Beneficiaries of Deceased Retirees under the
Provisions of Section 3 of Act 2022-229 at a Cost Not to Exceed $92,186.00. {Sponsored By:
Councilor Chambers}
RESOLUTION BOOK 2022-A, PAGE 133
Councilor Chambers made a motion to adopt the resolution and Councilor Starnes seconded
the motion. There being no discussion, the Resolution was adopted with the following results:
AYES : STRIPLIN, JACKSON CHAMBERS,
GORNTO, STARNES, STRICHIK, BOONE 7
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT : NONE 0
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4. RESOLUTION: To Amend the FY2022 Budget and Authorize the Release of Funds for the
Purchase of an iPlan Workstation, Supporting Equipment and Office Equipment for the
Planning Department Cost Not to Exceed $20,867.67. {Sponsored By: Council President
Boone}
RESOLUTION BOOK 2022-A, PAGE 134
Councilor Striplin 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,
GORNTO, STARNES, STRICHIK, BOONE 7
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT : NONE 0
5. ORDINANCE: To Amend Ordinance Book 2011, Page 024, Ordinance Book 2016-A, Page
009 and Ordinance Book 2020, Page 005 to Re-Describe the Legal Descriptions of City Council
Districts Pursuant to 2020 Federal Census and Designate Voting Locations. {Sponsored By:
Council President Boone}
HELD UNTIL JULY 19, 2022
Councilor Starnes made a motion to adopt the ordinance and Council President Pro Tempore
Strichik seconded the motion. By Point-of-Order, this item will hold until the next City Council
meeting on July 19, 2022.
6. ORDINANCE: To Grant a Franchise Agreement to Spire Alabama Inc. to Construct,
Operate and Maintain a Natural Gas Public Utility in the City of Prattville and Set Forth the
Conditions Accompanying the Grant of the Franchise. {Sponsored By: Council President
Boone}
ORDINANCE BOOK 2022, PAGE 030
Council President Pro Tempore Strichik made a motion to adopt the ordinance and Councilor
Gornto seconded the motion. By Point-of-Order, it is necessary that Council rules be
suspended if immediate action is to be considered. Councilor Starnes made a motion to
suspend the rules and Council President Pro Tempore Strichik seconded the motion. There
being no discussion, Council President Boone ordered a Roll Call Vote for the suspension of
rules.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Councilor Striplin Aye
Councilor Jackson Aye
Councilor Chambers Aye
Councilor Gornto Aye
Councilor Starnes Aye
Councilor Strichik Aye
Councilor Boone Aye
The rules were suspended (7-0).
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The ordinance now being properly before the Council, Council President Boone invited
questions and comments from the Council. There being no discussion, the Ordinance was
adopted with the following results:
AYES : STRIPLIN, JACKSON CHAMBERS,
GORNTO, STARNES, STRICHIK, BOONE 7
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT : NONE 0
7. RESOLUTION: To Amend the FY2022 Budget and Award Bid No. 022-012 to Robinson
Iron for One (1) Caesar Model Cast Metal Fountain for the Engineering Department at a Cost
Not to Exceed $58,350.00. {Sponsored By: Councilor Striplin}
RESOLUTION BOOK 2022-A, PAGE 135
Councilor Striplin 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,
GORNTO, STARNES, STRICHIK, BOONE 7
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT : NONE 0
COMMENTS FROM PERSONS PRESENT:
Lenora White, 621 W. Fourth Street, commented on her dissatisfaction with the proposed
redistricting and asked that the City re-look at the districts. Ms. White also commented on the
4th of July celebration versus the Juneteenth celebration.
Barbara Robinson, 123 White Oak Court, commented on her dissatisfaction with the proposed
redistricting and recounted the hurt she felt growing up during the Civil Rights era comparing it
to now. Councilor Jackson thanked Ms. Robinson for her statements and discussed the past
work done in District 2.
Bobby Mays, 815 Grier Road (Wetumpka, AL), commented on the email sent to Councilors
and asked them to adhere to the timeline requested.
Ell White II, 621 W. Fourth Street, commented on his military service and fighting for rights.
CLOSING COMMENTS:
Councilor Starnes thanked everyone for coming out tonight and referenced Alabama State
University’s work on the redistricting.
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Council President Boone announced that the City would hold a Work Session on July 19, 2022,
at 5:00 p.m., right before the next scheduled City Council meeting, to get public input on the
proposed Education Resource Plan.
ADJOURN:
There being no further business to come before the Council, Councilor Gornto made a motion
to adjourn and Councilor Starnes seconded the motion.
The meeting adjourned at 7:22 p.m. (7-0).
APPROVED:
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Paula G. Barlow
City Clerk
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Lora Lee Boone, President
Prattville City Council