CC Minutes 2023.03.07PRATTVILLE CITY COUNCIL
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
TUESDAY, MARCH 7, 2023
6:03 P.M.
The Prattville City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, March 7, 2023, at 6:03 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 and called the meeting to order.
THE CHARACTER TRAIT OF THE MONTH IS PERSUASIVENESS: Effectively
communicating with others so they can better understand.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: City Council Meeting February 21, 2023. Council President Pro
Tempore Strichik made a motion to adopt the minutes and Councilor Gornto seconded the
motion. There being no discussion, the minutes were adopted (6-0).
COMMENTS FROM PERSONS PRESENT REGARDING TONIGHT'S AGENDA:
None.
Council President Boone acknowledged Autauga County Commissioner Larry Stoudemire in
attendance at tonight's meeting.
MAYOR'S REPORT:
Mayor Gillespie requested a Point -of -Privilege to introduce the Prattville High School Lady
Lions Basketball Team. He congratulated Coach Erica DuBois and her team for winning the
Class 7A South Regional Championship and advancing to the Final Four held in Birmingham.
With assistance from Council President Pro Tempore Strichick, certificates of appreciation
were handed out to each individual. Coach Dubois thanked the Mayor and Council for the
recognition and their support and presented the City with a basketball signed by the team and
coaches.
Mayor Gillespie requested a Point-of-Priviege to introduce Economic Development Director
Bryant Whaley. Mr. Whaley presented his family, originating from east Alabama and then
thanked the Council for the opportunity to be of service to the City.
Mayor Gillespie reported that girls' softball opening ceremony was held Saturday. Additionally,
Saturday evening the City of Prattville Cultural Arts Department hosted its 2023 Honoree
Dinner in honor of Randall Williams and Suzanne La Rosa, founders of NewSouth Books.
Mayor Gillespie reported that move -ins to The Mill began Friday and welcomed the new
tenants. He thanked the many partners of this project, which began in 2012.
Mayor Gillespie asked for Council support for Agenda Item #3 relating to the renovation of the
Executive Office to include space for the Economic Development Director. This renovation
would also assist the Web Master with more functional space.
Mayor Gillespie advised the Selma Highway project is progressing rapidly thanks to the
construction contractor DBI. He mentioned paving in the this area will be coming soon. Mayor
Gillespie reported that 6th Street engineering work is in preliminary phases with the Geotech
report being finalized. The review of specifications and bid documents are slated to begin
March 15, 2023, with a goal of having the bid opening around April 13, 2023. He mentioned
there could be a delay in bidding due to State law guidelines in advertising that require
publication of certain bids to be in print rather than electronic. Several statewide news
publications went digital at the beginning of March and no longer provide printed newspapers.
Mayor Gillespie advised the hookah lounge has had numerous activites that required action by
the City's Police Department. Areas of concern were presented to the Public Safety Committee
yesterday and the process to revoke the establishment's business license is in the works.
Mayor Gillespie reported that he met with Autauga County School Board Superintendent Tim
Tidmore and public safety team about the Jay Street extension. Mayor Gillespie is looking
forward to working with all stakeholders and creating a positive project benefiting the schools
and community.
Mayor Gillespie concluded his report by reminding all that boys' baseball opening ceremony
will be held this Saturday at 9:00 a.m. and that daylight savings begins this weekend.
REPORT FROM COUNCIL ON SPECIAL COMMITTEES:
Council President Boone avised that the Public Safety Committee met yesterday at 4:30 p.m.
in the Public Safety Building and discussed golf carts, alcohol licesnes, fines for repeat code
enforcement offenders and upgrades to aging facilities and equipment within the City.
CONSENT AGENDA
1. RESOLUTION: To Rescind Resolution Book 2023, Page 017, to Surplus One (1) 2001
Dodge 2500 Pickup Truck from the Fire Department. {Sponsored By: Council President Boone}
RESOLUTION BOOK 2023, PAGE 038
2. RESOLUTION: To Appoint Karl G. Rayborn to the Industrial Development Board.
{Sponsored By: Councilor Striplin}
RESOLUTION BOOK 2023, PAGE 039
3. RESOLUTION: To Appoint James M. Searcy to the Industrial Development Board.
(Sponsored By: Councilor Striplin)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2023, PAGE 040
4. RESOLUTION: To Amend Resolution Book 2022-B, Page 209, Authorizing the Transfer
One (1) Wheeled Tactical Truck. {Sponsored By: Council President Boone}
RESOLUTION BOOK 2023, PAGE 041
5. RESOLUTION: To Surplus One (1) Copier Machine from the Parks and Recreation
Department. {Sponsored By: Council President Pro Tempore Strichik}
RESOLUTION BOOK 2023, PAGE 042
Council President Pro Tempore Strichik made a motion to place item numbers 1-5 on a
Consent Agenda and Councilor Chambers seconded the motion. The items were placed on a
Consent Agenda (6-0).
Councilor Gornto made a motion to adopt the Consent Agenda and Councilor Striplin seconded
the motion. There being no discussion, the Consent Agenda was adopted with the following
results:
AYES STRIPLIN, JACKSON, CHAMBERS,
GORNTO, STRICHIK, BOONE 6
NAYS NONE 0
ABSTAINED NONE 0
ABSENT NONE
UCIA.IZ1
1. RESOLUTION: To Authorize the Mayor to have Garbage and Rubbish at 104 Magnolia
Court, Prattville, AL 36067, Abated Pursuant to Section 46-4, City of Prattville Code of
Ordinances. {Sponsored By: Council President Pro Tempore Strichik}
RESOLUTION BOOK 2023, PAGE 043
Council President Pro Tempore Strichik made a motion to adopt the resolution and Councilor
Gornto seconded the motion.
Councilor Striplin requested clarification about the email sent from Code Enforcement. Police
Captain Jeff Staggers advised that the rubbish violation at 104 Magnolia Court was resolved
and the property is being remodeled to alleviate the dilapitdated structure issue. Council
President Boone asked City Attorney Andrew Odom for guidance going forward. Mr. Odom
advised the resolution should be voted on and mentioned that since the violation was corrected,
there would be no assessment of cost for City abatement if the resolution was approved by the
Council.
There being no further discussion, the Resolution was adopted with the following results:
AYES STRIPLIN, JACKSON, CHAMBERS,
GORNTO, STRICHIK, BOONE 6
NAYS NONE 0
ABSTAINED NONE 0
ABSENT NONE
2. RESOLUTION: To Authorize the Release of Funds for the Purchase of a Light -Structure
System with Total Light Control through the Sourcewell Purchasing Cooperative, Contract No.
071619-MSL, from Musco Sports Lighting LLC for the Parks and Recreation Department at a
Cost Not to Exceed $322,000.00. {Sponsored By: Council President Pro Tempore Strichik)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2023, PAGE 044
Council President Pro Tempore Strichik made a motion to adopt the resolution and Councilor
Chambers seconded the motion.
Council President Pro Tempore Strichik made a motion to amend line 26 of the resolution to
correct the amount stated to 1322,000.00", coincidening with the contract's total. Councilor
Gornto seconded the motion to amend the resolution. There being no discussion on the matter,
the motion to amend the resolution was passed with a vote of 6-0.
There being no further discussion, the amended Resolution was adopted with the following
results:
AYES STRIPLIN, JACKSON, CHAMBERS,
GORNTO, STRICHIK, BOONE 6
NAYS NONE 0
ABSTAINED NONE 0
ABSENT NONE
3. RESOLUTION: To Amend the Budget and Authorize the Release of Funds to Pine Creek
Builders, Inc. to Create an Economic Development Office Space in the Executive Department
at a Cost Not to Exceed $49,500.00. {Sponsored By: Council President Boone}
RESOLUTION BOOK 2023, PAGE 045
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, STRICHIK, BOONE 6
NAYS NONE 0
ABSTAINED NONE 0
ABSENT NONE
4. RESOLUTION: To Authorize the Release of Funds for the Upfitting of Five (5) New Police
Vehicles through State Contract No. MA 999 180000000349 from Alabama Upfitters for the
Police Department at a Cost of $6,929.20 Per Vehicle and a Total Cost Not to Exceed
$34,646.00. {Sponsored By: Council President Pro Tempore Strichik}
RESOLUTION BOOK 2023, PAGE 046
Council President Pro Tempore 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,
GORNTO, STRICHIK, BOONE 6
NAYS NONE 0
ABSTAINED NONE 0
ABSENT NONE
5. RESOLUTION: To Authorize the Release of Funds to NBC Acoustics, Inc. to Renovate the
Restroom at Station 1 for the Fire Department at a Cost Not to Exceed $45,000.00. {Sponsored
By: Council President Boone}
RESOLUTION BOOK 2023, PAGE 047
Councilor Gornto made a motion to adopt the resolution and Councilor Chambers seconded
the motion.
Councilor Gornto advised that he would abstain from voting on the resolution due to a possible
conflict of interest.
There being no further discussion, the Resolution was adopted with the following results:
AYES STRIPLIN, JACKSON, CHAMBERS,
STRICHIK, BOONE 5
NAYS NONE 0
ABSTAINED GORNTO 1
ABSENT NONE
COMMENTS FROM PERSONS PRESENT:
Patrick Lucas, 1211 Caliber Crossing, thanked the Parks and Recreation Department for the
recent Black History Month program. Mr. Lucas advised that Councilor Jackson when asked
about improvements in his district, stated that no improvements have been done in District 2.
Carolyn Wood, 133 Livingston Circle, asked for the City to consider lighted street signs at the
major intersections.
Ell White II, 621 West 4th Street, commented on the Economic Developer hiring process.
Councilor Jackson asked Mr. White for suggestions on how to better City processes. Mr. White
stated the City needs more diversity. Councilor Jackson stated that the Council may be able to
look for ways to get community involvement on ways to help improve the City and the
community and be more intentional on diversity.
CLOSING COMMENTS:
Mayor Gillespie dispelled several statements made during the preceeding public comment
period.
Councilor Jackson clarified the question Mr. Lucas asked him about spending in his district was
specific to Economic Development and he stated that there have been no Economic
Development projects in District 2. Councilor Jackson then recognized the month of March as
Women's History Month and thanked the many inspirational women that contribute to the
success of our community.
Council President Boone thanked all those involved with the NewSouth Books event from the
past weekend and invited all to the Doster Center on April 1st for a free event showcasing the
life, song, reading and music of Wilson Pickett. She also commented on the diversity of the
City's boards and encouraged civic -minded individuals to volunteer by completing applications
with the City Clerk's Office.
Council President Boone reminded all about the Education Work Session scheduled for
Tuesday, March 14, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. She encouraged the public
to send their questions and comments to the Council prior to the Work Session, so Councilors
have time to review the information.
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Council President Boone announced the next regular City Council meeting is scheduled for
Tuesday, March 21, 2023, at 6:00 p.m.
ADJOURN:
There being no further business to come before the Council, Council President Pro Tempore
Strichik made a motion to adjourn and Councilor Chambers seconded the motion. The meeting
adjourned at 6:56 p.m. (6-0).
APPROVED:
Paula G. Barlow
City Clerk
Lora Lee Boone, President
Prattville City Council
SUBMITTED BY:
Dawn Russell
Assistant City Clerk
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