CC Minutes 2024.05.071
PRATTVILLE CITY COUNCIL
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
TUESDAY, MAY 7, 2024
6:06 P.M.
The Prattville City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, at 6:06 p.m. in the
Council Chambers at City Hall. After the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag, Councilor
Merrick gave the invocation. Roll was called with all Councilors recorded as present with the
exception of Councilor Striplin. Council President Boone declared a quorum and called the
meeting to order.
THE CHARACTER TRAIT OF THE MONTH IS THOROUGHNESS: Taking care of necessary
details.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: City Council Meeting April 16, 2024. 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 (6-0).
COMMENTS FROM PERSONS PRESENT REGARDING TONIGHT’S AGENDA:
Carol Armstrong, 855 Peachtree Street, spoke on Consent Agenda Item Number 6 addressing
the overgrown grass and weeds, garbage and rubbish, and a towed vehicle from the premises.
Council President Boone advised Ms. Armstrong to work with Code Enforcement on any
pending violations.
MAYOR’S REPORT:
The Mayor opened his report with a Point-of-Privilege to Central Alabama Crime Stoppers to
present Investigator Sweat with the Officer of the Year award for 2023. The Mayor requested
a second Point-of-Privilege recognizing Sergeant Potter on his promotion to Sergeant.
Mayor Gillespie continued his report noting several upcoming events to include CityFest, the
Alabama Bass Trail Tournament, and the Prattauga Art Guild Youth Art Show among others.
The Mayor continued by speaking on Agenda Item Number 2 for Spillway Park and the design
services (designs were showcased on the overhead screen).
Mayor Gillespie conveyed several accolades from citizens on the improvements from Project
Fast-Track and sidewalk improvements on Shelia Boulevard and Old Ridge Road. The Mayor
also discussed sign improvements and designs to come for signs in the City’s Right-of-Way.
Mayor Gillespie announced the Fairview Avenue construction project should start in early July
and the ground breaking of the Police and Fire Training Facility would be announced soon.
The Mayor shared an audio recording giving accolades to the City of Prattville and its
Departments on the promptness and professionalism of the City.
In closing Mayor Gillespie noted the week of May 5th -11th is Municipal City Clerk week, thanking
the City Clerk and Assistant City Clerk for all of their hard work for the City and with the Council.
Councilor Jackson gave accolades to the City Clerk’s Office for their work. The Mayor closed
by stating the City was fortunate to have a strong team.
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FROM COUNCIL ON SPECIAL COMMITTEES:
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CONSENT AGENDA
1. RESOLUTION: To Authorize the City Attorney to Affix the Cost of Demolition of the
Dilapidated and Unsafe Structure at 930 Wilberforce Avenue. {Sponsored By: Council
President Pro Tempore Strichik}
RESOLUTION BOOK 2024, PAGE 085
2. RESOLUTION: To Authorize the City Attorney to Affix the Cost for the Removal of Garbage
and Rubbish and the Demolition of the Dilapidated and Unsafe Structure at 312 Marlette Drive.
{Sponsored By: Council President Pro Tempore Strichik}
RESOLUTION BOOK 2024, PAGE 086
3. RESOLUTION: To Authorize the Mayor to Enter into an Agreement with DIRECTV, LLC
d/b/a DIRECTV for U-Verse TV Services. {Sponsored By: Council President Pro Tempore
Strichik}
RESOLUTION BOOK 2024, PAGE 087
4. RESOLUTION: To Set a Public Hearing to Declare the Abundance of Overgrown Grass and
Weeds at 116 Newby Street to be Unsafe and a Public Nuisance and Order Its Abatement
Pursuant to Chapter 46 et seq., City of Prattville Code of Ordinances. {Sponsored By: Councilor
Whaley}
RESOLUTION BOOK 2024, PAGE 088
5. RESOLUTION: To Declare the Garbage and Rubbish at 1001 Oates Road a Public
Nuisance and Authorize the Mayor to Abate and Charge Any Incurred Expenses Pursuant to
Chapter 46 et seq., City of Prattville Code of Ordinances. {Sponsored By: Councilor Whaley}
RESOLUTION BOOK 2024, PAGE 089
6. RESOLUTION: To Declare the Garbage and Rubbish at 855 Peachtree Street a Public
Nuisance and Authorize the Mayor to Abate and Charge Any Incurred Expenses Pursuant to
Chapter 46 et seq., City of Prattville Code of Ordinances. {Sponsored By: Councilor Whaley}
RESOLUTION BOOK 2024, PAGE 090
Councilor Merrick made a motion to place item numbers 1-6 on a Consent Agenda and
Councilor Jackson seconded the motion. The items were placed on a Consent Agenda (6-0).
Council President Pro Tempore Strichik made a motion to adopt the Consent Agenda and
Councilor Jackson seconded the motion. There being no discussion, the Consent Agenda was
adopted with the following results:
AYES : JACKSON, CHAMBERS, MERRICK
WHALEY, STRICHIK, BOONE 6
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT : STRIPLIN
AGENDA
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1. RESOLUTION: To Award Bid No. 024-003 to Causey Underground Improvements, LLC for
Hilltop Sewer Improvements for the Wastewater Division of the Public Works Department at a
Cost Not to Exceed $860,460.00. {Sponsored By: Councilor Striplin}
RESOLUTION BOOK 2024, PAGE 091
Council Whaley 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 : JACKSON, CHAMBERS, MERRICK
WHALEY, STRICHIK, BOONE 6
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT : STRIPLIN
2. RESOLUTION: To Amend the FY2024 Budget and Authorize the Mayor to Enter into an
Agreement with Chambless King, LLC for Design Services for the Spillway Park Project for the
Parks and Recreation Department at a Cost Not to Exceed $186,975.00. {Sponsored By:
Council President Pro Tempore Strichik}
RESOLUTION BOOK 2024, PAGE 092
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 : JACKSON, CHAMBERS, MERRICK
WHALEY, STRICHIK, BOONE 6
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT : STRIPLIN
3. RESOLUTION: To Award Bid No. 024-007 to One Call Services of Alabama, LLC for the
Creekwalk Sewer Improvements Project for the Wastewater Division of the Public Works
Department at a Cost Not to Exceed $786,715.00. {Sponsored By: Councilor Striplin}
RESOLUTION BOOK 2024, PAGE 093
Councilor Whaley 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 : JACKSON, CHAMBERS, MERRICK
WHALEY, STRICHIK, BOONE 6
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT : STRIPLIN
4. RESOLUTION: To Set a Public Hearing to Rezone Property Located Inside the Corporate
Limits off McQueen Smith Road and Jay Street from R-3 (Single Family Residential) to INST
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(Institutional) (Owner: HD&D Land Company, Petitioner: Goodwyn Mills Cawood, LLC.
{Sponsored By: Councilor Whaley}
RESOLUTION BOOK 2024, PAGE 094
Councilor Whaley 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 : JACKSON, CHAMBERS, MERRICK
WHALEY, STRICHIK, BOONE 6
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT : STRIPLIN
Councilor Whaley introduced the corresponding ordinance and made a motion to adopt.
Councilor Chambers seconded the motion. By Point-of-Order, this ordinance was held until
after the Public Hearing on June 4, 2024.
5. RESOLUTION: To Amend the FY2024 Budget and Award Bid No. 024-005 to Ingram
Equipment Company, LLC for the Purchase of One (1) Used 2021 Peterbilt 337 Truck for the
Sanitation Department at a Cost Not to Exceed $137,457.00. {Sponsored By: Councilor
Chambers}
RESOLUTION BOOK 2024, PAGE 095
Councilor Chambers made a motion to adopt the resolution and Councilor Merrick seconded
the motion. There being no discussion, the Resolution was adopted with the following results:
AYES : JACKSON, CHAMBERS, MERRICK
WHALEY, STRICHIK, BOONE 6
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT : STRIPLIN
6. RESOLUTION: To Amend the FY2024 Budget and Authorize the Mayor to Enter into an
Agreement with Civil Southeast, LLC for Engineering Design and Bidding Services for the
Spillway Park Project for the Parks and Recreation Department at a Cost Not to Exceed
$116,300.00. {Sponsored By: Council President Pro Tempore Strichik}
RESOLUTION BOOK 2024, PAGE 096
Council President Pro Tempore Strichik 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 : JACKSON, CHAMBERS, MERRICK
WHALEY, STRICHIK, BOONE 6
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT : STRIPLIN
7. RESOLUTION: To Authorize the Mayor to Enter into an Agreement with Civil Southeast,
LLC for Preliminary Engineering and Survey Services for the Fay Branch Sanitary Sewer
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Project for the Wastewater Division of the Public Works Department at a Cost Not to Exceed
$101,700.00. {Sponsored By: Councilor Striplin}
RESOLUTION BOOK 2024, PAGE 097
Councilor Whaley 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 : JACKSON, CHAMBERS, MERRICK
WHALEY, STRICHIK, BOONE 6
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT : STRIPLIN
8. RESOLUTION: To Set a Public Hearing to Rezone Property Located Inside the Corporate
Limits on McQueen Smith Road from R-3 (Single Family Residential) to INST (Institutional)
(Owner: HD&D Land Company, Petitioner: Goodwyn Mills Cawood, LLC. {Sponsored By:
Councilor Whaley}
RESOLUTION BOOK 2024, PAGE 098
Councilor Whaley made a motion to adopt the resolution and Councilor Merrick seconded the
motion. There being no discussion, the Resolution was adopted with the following results:
AYES : JACKSON, CHAMBERS, MERRICK
WHALEY, STRICHIK, BOONE 6
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT : STRIPLIN
Councilor Whaley introduced the corresponding ordinance and made a motion to adopt.
Councilor Jackson seconded the motion. By Point-of-Order, this ordinance was held until
after the Public Hearing on June 4, 2024.
9. RESOLUTION: To Authorize the Release of Funds for the Purchase of One (1) 2024 Ford
F-250 Truck through State Contract No. MA220000003128 from Stivers Ford Lincoln, Inc. for
the Urban Management Division of the Public Works Department at a Cost Not to Exceed
$48,778.00. {Sponsored By: Councilor Merrick}
RESOLUTION BOOK 2024, PAGE 099
Councilor Merrick 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 : JACKSON, CHAMBERS, MERRICK
WHALEY, STRICHIK, BOONE 6
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT : STRIPLIN
10. RESOLUTION: To Authorize the Mayor to Enter into an Agreement with Barganier Davis
Williams Architects Associated, P.A. (BDW) for Architectural and Engineering Services for the
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Interior Improvements and Modifications to the City of Prattville Council Chambers for the
Legislative Department at a Cost Not to Exceed $42,000.00. { Sponsored By: Council President
Boone}
RESOLUTION BOOK 2024, PAGE 100
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 : JACKSON, CHAMBERS, MERRICK
WHALEY, STRICHIK, BOONE 6
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT : STRIPLIN
11. RESOLUTION: To Authorize the Release of Funds for the Purchase of Playground
Equipment from GameTime, Inc. for the Parks and Recreation Department at a Cost Not to
Exceed $33,303.66. {Sponsored By: Council President Pro Tempore Strichik}
RESOLUTION BOOK 2024, PAGE 101
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 : JACKSON, CHAMBERS, MERRICK
WHALEY, STRICHIK, BOONE 6
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT : STRIPLIN
12. RESOLUTION: To Authorize the Release of Funds for the Purchase of One (1) 2024 or
Newer Ford Pickup Truck through State Contract No. MA220000003128 from Stivers Ford
Lincoln, Inc. for the Urban Management Division of the Public Works Department at a Cost Not
to Exceed $29,409.00. {Sponsored By: Councilor Merrick}
RESOLUTION BOOK 2024, PAGE 102
Councilor Merrick made a motion to adopt the resolution and Councilor Whaley seconded the
motion. There being no discussion, the Resolution was adopted with the following results:
AYES : JACKSON, CHAMBERS, MERRICK
WHALEY, STRICHIK, BOONE 6
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT : STRIPLIN
13. RESOLUTION: To Set a Public Hearing to Rezone Property Located Inside the Corporate
Limits at 1619 South Memorial Drive from FAR (Forest, Agriculture, Recreation) to B-2 (General
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Business) (Owner: HD&D Land Company, Petitioner: Goodwyn Mills Cawood, LLC.
{Sponsored By: Council President Boone}
RESOLUTION BOOK 2024, PAGE 103
Councilor Jackson made a motion to adopt the resolution and Councilor Merrick seconded the
motion. There being no discussion, the Resolution was adopted with the following results:
AYES : JACKSON, CHAMBERS, MERRICK
WHALEY, STRICHIK, BOONE 6
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT : STRIPLIN
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
after the Public Hearing on June 4, 2024.
14. RESOLUTION: To Amend the FY2024 Budget and Ratify, Affirm and Authorize the
Release of Funds from the Homeland Security Grant 2021-1LOC-44 to be paid to The
Redeployed, LLC for the Police Department at a Cost Not to Exceed $24,800.00. {Sponsored
By: Council President Pro Tempore Strichik}
RESOLUTION BOOK 2024, PAGE 104
Council President Pro Tempore Strichik 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 : JACKSON, CHAMBERS, MERRICK
WHALEY, STRICHIK, BOONE 6
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT : STRIPLIN
15. RESOLUTION: To Authorize the Release of Funds for the Purchase of Two (2) Wright
Stander Mowers from Prattville Outdoors, LLC for the Urban Management Division of the Public
Works Department at a Cost Not to Exceed $22,664.00. {Sponsored By: Councilor Merrick}
RESOLUTION BOOK 2024, PAGE 105
Councilor Merrick 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 : JACKSON, CHAMBERS, MERRICK
WHALEY, STRICHIK, BOONE 6
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT : STRIPLIN
16. RESOLUTION: To Authorize the Mayor to Enter into an Agreement with Larry E. Speaks
and Associates, Inc. for Engineering Design and Bidding Services for the Vista Pointe Park
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Project for the Engineering Department at a Cost Not to Exceed $106,600.00. {Sponsored By:
Council President Pro Tempore Strichik}
RESOLUTION BOOK 2024, PAGE 106
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 : JACKSON, CHAMBERS, MERRICK
WHALEY, STRICHIK, BOONE 6
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT : STRIPLIN
COMMENTS FROM PERSONS PRESENT:
Christina Garner, 1608 Trolley Road, spoke on the library board and concerns of reduced hours
and services at the library. Ms. Garner invited the Council to the May 16, 2024, library meeting
at 10:00 a.m.
Jackie Nix, 706 Running Brook Circle, spoke on the library board and their policies.
Barbra Robinson, 123 White Oak Court, invited the Council to the June 1, 2024, North Highland
annual Senior Citizen banquet.
Ell White, 621 W. 4th Street, spoke on the improvements made to North Highland Park, thanked
educators and public health care workers and on the library board attorney costs.
Earnest Roy, 393 W. 4th Street, spoke on the dilapidated structure and garbage and rubbish
that was removed from 156 Durden Road. Council President Boone advised Mr. Roy to contact
his Councilor and to continue to work with Code Enforcement and the Police Department on
the matter. Mayor Gillespie advised Mr. Roy he could contact the supervisor over Code
Enforcement in relation to his questions. Mr. Roy inquired of his options on renovating the
dilapidated structure versus demolishing it and Council President Boone advised that was a
daily operation of the City and he needed to contact the Police Department. Mayor Gillespie
advised Mr. Roy to reach out the to the Police Department and relay his improvement plans for
the property.
CLOSING COMMENTS:
Mayor Gillespie recognized Autauga County Emergency Management Agency Director David
Bagley in the audience, thanked Councilors Boone and Jackson for their work in education and
nurses for their work in the community. The Mayor thanked the Council for providing the tools,
equipment and resources approved on the agenda to assist in moving the community forward.
Councilor Jackson thanked the Mayor and Parks and Recreation Director for the work done at
North Highland Park and Lo Pickett Park.
Councilor Chambers thanked nurses, educators and the clerk’s for the work they do. Councilor
Chambers also congratulated Investigator Sweat and Sergeant Potter.
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Council President Pro Tempore Strichik thanked all educators, nurses and the clerk’s for the
work they do. Councilor Strichik continued by inviting everyone out to hear the TipTops on
Friday night and to CityFest on Saturday.
Council President Boone thanked the Clerk’s Office for all of their work with and for the Council.
Council President Boone advised the next regularly scheduled City Council meeting would be
held Tuesday, May 21, 2024, 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 Merrick seconded the motion. The meeting
adjourned at 7:14 p.m. (6-0)
APPROVED:
Paula G. Barlow
City Clerk
Lora Lee Boone, President
Prattville City Council
Loucretia Harrell
Assistant City Clerk