2025.02.04 CC Minutes
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PRATTVILLE CITY COUNCIL
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
TUESDAY FEBRUARY 4, 2025
The Prattville City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, at 6:05 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 Chambers 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 SENSITIVITY: Using my senses to perceive
the true attitudes and emotions of others.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Public Hearing and City Council Meeting, January 28, 2025.
Council President Pro Tempore Strichik made a motion to adopt the minutes and Councilor
Merrick 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:
Mayor Gillespie opened his report by asking for a Point-of-Privilege introducing Chloe Harris,
2025 Miss Autauga County Fair’s Teen, who will be representing Autauga County in the Miss
Alabama Teen Pageant on March 7-9, 2025. Ms. Harris discussed the different aspects of the
competition and her Community Service Initiative, Horses, Hope, and Healing Equine Therapy.
The Mayor continued his Point-of-Privilege introducing the incoming Assistant City Clerk,
Alexandria Dunklin who will be joining the City in the next few weeks. Ms. Dunklin thanked the
Council for the opportunity to work with the City of Prattville.
Mayor Gillespie commented on the success of the Mardi Gras Parade on February 1, 2025,
thanking the Performing and Cultural Arts, Parks and Recreation, Police , and Fire Departments
for their hard work on this great quality of life opportunity for the community.
Mayor Gillespie continued his report commenting on Agenda Item 7, General Obligation
Warrants, noting the approximately fifteen million dollars in debt would be funded on a prorated
basis with Parks and Recreation, Public Facilities, and Infrastructure one cent funds. The Mayor
also noted the City of Prattville was awarded three Alabama Transportation Rehabilitation and
Improvement Program (ATRIP) II grants for projects including additional lanes on US 82 and
Cobbs Ford Road, turning lanes at US 82 and Legends Drive, and turning lanes and updated
traffic signals on US 31 going onto US 82. The Mayor thanked the Governor and City Engineer
Paxton Reiss for his work on these projects,
Mayor Gillespie noted that February was Black History Month and invited all to attend the City
of Prattville’s 24th Annual Black History Month program on February 28, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. at
the Doster Center where Dr. Brittany Anderson would be the guest speaker.
Mayor Gillespie closed his report by voicing support for the annexation of Prattville High School
noting that after years of outside resistance, the proposed annexation should have a positive
impact on relations with the Autauga County Board of Education.
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COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL ON SPECIAL COMMITTEES:
None
CONSENT AGENDA
1. RESOLUTION: To Authorize the City Attorney to Affix the Cost for the Removal of Garbage
and Rubbish at 326 Marlette Drive. {Sponsored By: Councilor Whaley}
RESOLUTION BOOK 2025, PAGE 021
2. RESOLUTION: To Declare the Garbage and Rubbish at 145 Chester 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 2025, PAGE 022
3. RESOLUTION: To Declare the Garbage and Rubbish at 199 Denise 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 023
4. RESOLUTION: To Declare the Garbage and Rubbish at 610 Vindale 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 024
Councilor Jackson made a motion to place item numbers 1-4 on a Consent Agenda and
Councilor Chambers seconded the motion. The items were placed on a Consent Agenda
(7-0).
Councilor Chambers 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, WHALEY, STRICHIK, BOONE 7
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT :
AGENDA
1. ORDINANCE: To Pre-Zone Property Outside the Corporate Limits Located at 1301 and
1315 Upper Kingston Road to INST (Institutional) (Petitioner: Autauga County Board of
Education. {Sponsored By: Councilor Sanders}
ORDINANCE BOOK 2025, PAGE 005
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This ordinance was introduced on January 7, 2025, by Councilor Sanders and seconded by
Council President Pro Tempore Strichik. This ordinance now being properly before the Council,
Council President Boone opened the floor for discussion.
There being no discussion, the Ordinance was adopted with the following results:
AYES : SANDERS, JACKSON, CHAMBERS,
MERRICK, WHALEY, STRICHIK, BOONE 7
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT :
2. ORDINANCE: Petition for Annexation of 1301 and 1315 Upper Kingston Road, Prattville, AL
(Petitioner: Autauga County Board of Education). {Sponsored By: Councilor Sanders}
ORDINANCE BOOK 2025, PAGE 006
HELD FROM 1.7.2025
This ordinance was introduced on January 7, 2025, by Councilor Sanders and seconded by
Councilor Jackson. This ordinance now being properly before the Council, Council President
Boone opened the floor for discussion.
There being no discussion, the Ordinance was adopted with the following results:
AYES : SANDERS, JACKSON, CHAMBERS,
MERRICK, WHALEY, STRICHIK, BOONE 7
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT :
3. RESOLUTION: To Amend the FY2025 Budget and Authorize the Release of Funds for the
Purchase of One (1) 2025 Peterbilt Knuckleboom PACMAC Limb Loader Truck from Ingram
Equipment Company, LLC for the Sanitation Department at a Cost Not to Exceed $223,967.0 0.
{Sponsored By: Councilor Chambers}
RESOLUTION BOOK 2025, PAGE 025
Councilor Chambers made a motion to adopt the resolution and Councilor Jackson 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, WHALEY, STRICHIK, BOONE 7
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT :
4. RESOLUTION: To Authorize the Release of Funds for the July 4th Public Fireworks Display
Program for Performing and Creative Arts at a Cost Not to Exceed $29,999.99. {Sponsored
By: Council President Pro Tempore Strichik}
RESOLUTION BOOK 2025, PAGE 026
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Council President Pro Tempore Strichik 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, WHALEY, STRICHIK, BOONE 7
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT :
5. RESOLUTION: To Authorize City Staff to Make Application for Roadway Improvements
along Northington Road under the Rebuild Alabama Act (RAA) Annual Grant to the Alabama
Department of Transportation (ALDOT). {Sponsored By: Councilor Jackson}
RESOLUTION BOOK 2025, PAGE 027
Councilor Jackson 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, WHALEY, STRICHIK, BOONE 7
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT :
6. RESOLUTION: To Authorize the Release of Funds for the Purchase and Installation of
Flooring for the Way Off Broadway Theater at 203 W. 4th Street for Performing and Creative
Arts at a Cost Not to Exceed $17,582.25. {Sponsored By: Council President Pro Tempore
Strichik}
RESOLUTION BOOK 2025, PAGE 028
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, WHALEY, STRICHIK, BOONE 7
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT :
7. RESOLUTION: To Authorize Certain Actions with Respect to General Obligation Warrants,
Series 2025, of the City of Prattville. {Sponsored By: Councilor Chambers}
RESOLUTION BOOK 2025, PAGE 029
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Councilor Chambers 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, WHALEY, STRICHIK, BOONE 7
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT :
8. RESOLUTION: To Authorize the Release of Funds for the Purchase of One (1) 2025 Toro
60” Mower from Live Oaks Outdoors LLC d/b/a Prattville Outdoors for Parks and Recreation at
a Cost Not to Exceed $15,246.62. {Sponsored By: Council President Pro Tempore Strichik}
RESOLUTION BOOK 2025, PAGE 030
Council President Pro Tempore Strichik 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, WHALEY, STRICHIK, BOONE 7
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT :
9. RESOLUTION: To Authorize the Mayor to Enter into a Preliminary Engineering Agreement
Kinder Morgan Operating LLC “D” and Products (SE) Pipe Line Corporation, for the Gas
Pipeline Relocation in South Industrial Park at a Cost Not to Exceed $250,000.00. {Sponsored
By: Councilor Jackson}
RESOLUTION BOOK 2025, PAGE 031
Councilor Jackson made a motion to adopt the resolution and Councilor Whaley 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, WHALEY, STRICHIK, BOONE 7
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT :
10. RESOLUTION: To Authorize the Release of Funds for the Purchase of One (1) 2025
Grandstand 60” Mower from Live Oaks Outdoors LLC d/b/a Prattville Outdoors for Parks and
Recreation at a Cost Not to Exceed $10,706.18. {Sponsored By: Council President Pro
Tempore Strichik}
RESOLUTION BOOK 2025, PAGE 032
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Council President Pro Tempore Strichik 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, WHALEY, STRICHIK, BOONE 7
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT :
COMMENTS FROM PERSONS PRESENT:
Jackie Nix, 706 Running Brook Circle, spoke on the need for an individual review or audit of
the Library’s financial records and the need for transparency.
Barbara Robinson, 123 White Oak Court, thanked the Council for the work on North Highland
Park and inquired on an update for restrooms for an April event. Ms. Robinson also invited the
Mayor and Council to attend an event at North Highland Community Center on February 15,
2025.
CLOSING COMMENTS:
Mayor Gillespie wished Miss Autauga County Fair’s Teen Chloe Harris success in her bid for
Miss Alabama Teen and welcomed the incoming Assistant City Clerk.
Councilor Jackson gave best wishes to Chloe Harris and congratulated the family that was in
attendance.
Councilor Chambers congratulated Chloe Harris and welcomed the incoming Assistant City
Clerk.
Councilor Merrick welcomed the incoming Assistant City Clerk, congratulated Chloe Harris and
thanked Parks and Recreation, Performing and Cultural Arts, and the Police and Fire
Departments on a successful Mardi Gras parade.
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 6:35 p.m. (7-0)
APPROVED:
Paula G. Barlow
City Clerk
Lora Lee Boone, President
Prattville City Council