2025.01.28 CC Minutes1
PRATTVILLE CITY COUNCIL
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
TUESDAY, JANUARY 28, 2025
The Prattville City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. in the temporary Council Chambers on the 2nd Floor of 124 W. Main Street. 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 Whaley. Council President Boone declared a quorum and called the meeting to order.
THE CHARACTER TRAIT OF THE MONTH IS WISDOM: Seeing and responding to life
situations from a perspective that transcends current circumstances.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Public Hearing and City Council Meeting, January 7, 2024.
Council President Pro Tempore Strichik made a motion to adopt the minutes and Councilor
Jackson seconded the motion. There being no discussion, the minutes were adopted (6-0).
COMMENTS FROM PERSONS PRESENT REGARDING TONIGHT’S AGENDA:
NONE
MAYOR’S REPORT:
Mayor Gillespie opened his report by welcoming everyone to the new temporary location for
Council meetings while the Council Chambers is renovated. The Mayor advised the project
was delayed due to the recent weather. Mayor Gillespie thanked the City crews that
worked during the extreme cold weather and thanked Autauga County Emergency
Management Agency for providing weather updates noting that Autauga County was spared
from the severe weather.
Mayor Gillespie continued by reporting the Rebuilding American Infrastructure
with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) grant has been renamed and is now referred to as the
Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) grant which is reflected
in the resolutions on tonight's agenda. The Mayor continued by giving an update on the
Fairview Avenue project advising the State of Alabama contractor, South Dade Air
Conditioning (SDAC), was behind schedule but would be working every Saturday, weather
permitting, to get back on schedule.
Mayor Gillespie reported on the Highway 82 paving project with the State of Alabama
advising they should be opening up the new lanes in the next two to three weeks with the
final project being completed around March or April. The Mayor advised the Polymer asphalt
that is being used requires a minimum temperature so the final date is dependent on the
weather.
Mayor Gillespie closed his report by inviting everyone to join in the City’s Mardi Gras
festivities starting at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 1, 2025, in downtown Prattville with
the parade to begin at 2:00 p.m.
COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL ON SPECIAL COMMITTEES:
Councilor Jackson advised the Street, Lights and Drainage Committee met on January
23, 2025, at 4:30 p.m. in the HR Conference Room at City Hall where they discussed the
FY2025 Local Paving List, ALDOT MPO Paving Projects, FY2025 ALDOT Rebuild Alabama
Act Annual Grant Project Application for Northington Road, Indian Hills Road Striping,
Procedures for Accepting Existing Private Streets & Driveways for Public Maintenance,
Project Updates as
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well asl Lewis St., Gardner Rd, Bent Tree, Dorsey property/Main St, VFW flooding, paving
issues off of Co Rd. 4, and the Renaming Vista Pointe Blvd.
REPORT ON THE STATUS OF CITY FINANCES:
Deputy Finance Director Carlee Sims provided the following report on City Finances for
December 2024
December 2024
• General Fund Revenue Report
o $5,662,446.18 – total revenue collected in December
o $11,320,886.67 – total revenue collected fiscal year to date
• Tax Breakdown Comparison Report
o $3,681,722.43 – tax revenue collected in December
o 0.27% - increase over December 2023
• General Fund Expenditures Report
o 25.00% - portion of fiscal year completed
o 20.61% - portion of budgeted expenditures incurred to date
• Wastewater Fund Income Statement
o $196,980.88 – net income from operations for December
o 25.00% - portion of fiscal year completed
o 21.41% - portion of budgeted expenses incurred to date (excludes capital
projects & debt service)
• Sanitation Fund Income Statement
o ($7,232.69) – net loss for December
o 25.00% - portion of fiscal year completed
o 23.79% - portion of budgeted expenses incurred to date
• Judicial Fund Income Statement
o $22,476.36 – net income for December
o 25.00% - portion of fiscal year completed
o 10.67% - portion of budgeted expenditures incurred to date
• Gas Tax Special Revenue Fund Income Statement
o $96,346.55– Revenue collected fiscal year to date
• Capital Projects Fund Income Statement
o $11,012,271.29 – Total project and debt service expenses incurred to date
o Current Projects:
▪ McQueen Smith Road Expansion
▪ Vista Pointe Park Improvements
▪ Stanley Jensen Stadium Renovations
▪ Newton Park Renovations
▪ Bank Building Renovations
▪ Council Chamber Renovations
▪ Public Safety Training Facility
▪ Court Street Sidewalks
▪ Downtown Sidewalks
▪ Spillway Park Improvements
▪ East Main Street Sidewalks
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• Group Health Fund Income Statement
o $316,854.65 – net income to date
• Parks and Recreation
o $158,994.96 - total revenue collected fiscal year to date
o 25.00% - portion of fiscal year completed
o 17.54% of budgeted revenue earned to date
• Bank Balances Report
o $41,577,102.63 – total of all bank balances at the end of December
• Accounts Payable & Debt Balances Report
o $54,564,426.59 – total debt balance city-wide at end of December
o $22,764,176.59 – total non-enterprise fund debt at end of December
CONSENT AGENDA
1. RESOLUTION: To Declare the Garbage and Rubbish at 124 Warwick Drive 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 2025, PAGE 009
2. RESOLUTION: To Declare the Garbage and Rubbish at 125 Warwick Drive 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 2025, PAGE 010
3. RESOLUTION: To Declare the Garbage and Rubbish at 636 Lower Kingston 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 2025, PAGE 011
4. RESOLUTION: To Surplus Personal Property from the City of Prattville. {Sponsored By:
Councilor Sanders}
RESOLUTION BOOK 2025, PAGE 012
5. RESOLUTION: To Rescind Resolution Book 2024-B, Page 290, Authorizing City Staff to
Submit an Application to the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) for
Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) Grant Funding for
the Widening of McQueen Smith Road from Cobbs Ford Road to US-31 (South Memorial
Drive). {Sponsored By: Councilor Jackson}
RESOLUTION BOOK 2025, PAGE 013
6. RESOLUTION: To Appoint Sheila Savage to the Board of Zoning Adjustment. {Sponsored
By: Councilor Whaley}
RESOLUTION BOOK 2025, PAGE 014
7. RESOLUTION: To Appoint Julie Stephanie Irvine to the Historic Preservation Commission.
{Sponsored By: Council President Boone}
RESOLUTION BOOK 2025, PAGE 015
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Council President Pro Tempore Strichik made a motion to place item numbers 1-7 on a
Consent Agenda and Councilor Chambers seconded the motion. The items were placed on a
Consent Agenda (6-0).
Councilor Merrick 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 : SANDERS, JACKSON, CHAMBERS,
MERRICK, STRICHIK, BOONE 6
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT : WHALEY
AGENDA
1. RESOLUTION: To Amend the FY2025 Budget and Authorize the Mayor to Enter into a
Construction Agreement for a Transportation Alternative Program (TAP) Project with the State
of Alabama, Acting By and Through the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT), for
Project No. TAPMN-TA25(933), CPMS Ref # 100079724 for Sidewalk Extension on SR-14
(Selma Highway) from Maple Street to Washington Ferry Road at a Total Cost Not to Exceed
$607,919.00 (Net Cost to City Not to Exceed $121,583.80). {Sponsored By: Councilor Jackson}
RESOLUTION BOOK 2025, PAGE 016
Councilor Jackson made a motion to adopt the resolution and Councilor Chambers seconded
the motion. Council President Boone opened the floor for discussion.
There being no discussion, the Resolution was adopted with the following results:
AYES : SANDERS, JACKSON, CHAMBERS,
MERRICK, STRICHIK, BOONE 6
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT : WHALEY
2. RESOLUTION: To Award Bid No. 024-018 to See the Night, LLC for Aiming/Illumination
Laser Devices for the Police Department at a Cost Not to Exceed $48,300.00. {Sponsored By:
Councilor Chambers}
RESOLUTION BOOK 2025, PAGE 017
Councilor Chambers made a motion to adopt the resolution and Councilor Sanders seconded
the motion. Council President Boone opened the floor for discussion.
There being no discussion, the Resolution was adopted with the following results:
AYES : SANDERS, JACKSON, CHAMBERS,
MERRICK, STRICHIK, BOONE 6
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT : WHALEY
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3. RESOLUTION: To Amend the Budget and Authorize an Additional Personnel Position
from the FY2025 Budget in the Finance Department. {Sponsored By: Council President Pro
Tempore Strichik} RESOLUTION BOOK 2025, PAGE 018
Council President Pro Tempore Strichik made a motion to adopt the resolution and Councilor
Chambers seconded the motion. Council President Boone opened the floor for discussion.
There being no discussion, the Resolution was adopted with the following results:
AYES : SANDERS, JACKSON, CHAMBERS,
MERRICK, STRICHIK, BOONE 6
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT : WHALEY
4. RESOLUTION: To Authorize the Mayor to Enter into an Election Agreement between the
City of Prattville, the Elmore County Commission, the Elmore County Board of Registrars, and
the Elmore County Probate Judge at a Cost Not to Exceed $4,000.00 Per Election. {Sponsored
By: Councilor Whaley}
RESOLUTION BOOK 2025, PAGE 019
Councilor Merrick made a motion to adopt the resolution and Councilor Sanders seconded the
motion. Council President Boone opened the floor for discussion.
There being no discussion, the Resolution was adopted with the following results:
AYES : SANDERS, JACKSON, CHAMBERS,
MERRICK, STRICHIK, BOONE 6
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT : WHALEY
5. RESOLUTION: To Authorize City Staff to Submit an Application to the United States
Department of Transportation (USDOT) for Rebuilding American Infrastructure with
Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) Grant Funding for the Widening of McQueen Smith Road
from Cobbs Ford Road to US-31 (South Memorial Drive). {Sponsored By: Councilor Jackson}
RESOLUTION BOOK 2025, PAGE 020
Councilor Jackson made a motion to adopt the resolution and Councilor Merrick seconded the
motion. Council President Boone opened the floor for discussion.
There being no discussion, the Resolution was adopted with the following results:
AYES : SANDERS, JACKSON, CHAMBERS,
MERRICK, STRICHIK, BOONE 6
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT : WHALEY
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COMMENTS FROM PERSONS PRESENT:
NONE
CLOSING COMMENTS:
NONE
Council President Boone advised the Council would go into Executive Session to discuss
matters related to the purchase, sale, exchange, lease or market value of real property, stating
a letter had been provided by the City attorney verifying this is a qualified reason for an
Executive Session. Council President Boone advised the Council expected to be in Executive
Session for about thirty minutes and that once reconvened the Council would only adjourn.
Council President Pro Tempore Strichik made a motion to enter into Executive Session and
Councilor Merrick seconded the motion. Council President Boone ordered a Roll Call vote.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Councilor Sanders Aye
Councilor Jackson Aye
Councilor Chambers Aye
Councilor Merrick Aye
Councilor Strichik Aye
Councilor Boone Aye
The motion to enter into Executive Session was passed with a vote of 6-0.
The Council entered into Executive Session at 6:26 p.m. and returned to Regular Session at
6:52 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 Jackson seconded the motion. The meeting
adjourned at 6:52 p.m. (6-0)
APPROVED:
Paula G. Barlow
City Clerk
Lora Lee Boone, President
Prattville City Council