2025.02.18 CC Minutes1
PRATTVILLE CITY COUNCIL
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
TUESDAY FEBRUARY 18, 2025
The Prattville City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, February 18, 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 Whaley gave the invocation. Roll was called with
all Councilors recorded as present with the exception of Councilor Chambers. 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, February 4, 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 (6-0).
COMMENTS FROM PERSONS PRESENT REGARDING TONIGHT’S AGENDA:
NONE
MAYOR’S REPORT:
Mayor Gillespie opened his report by noting this week was Engineering Week, recognizing City
Engineer Paxton Reiss. The Mayor thanked Mr. Reiss and his team for their hard work noting
that with recent storms the benefits of their work and investment in our City have been proven.
Mayor Gillespie continued his report by commenting on the progress at North Highland Park
noting there will be soil testing near the old swimming pool as they finalize plans for the
basketball courts.
Mayor Gillespie gave an update on the dilapidated structure at 106 7th Street noting the City
Attorney is forwarding a proposed agreement to the Robinson’s attorney and once fully
executed the Robinson’s can begin the required work to bring the property up to code.
Mayor Gillespie noted that February was Severe Weather Preparedness Month inviting
everyone to take part in the Sales Tax Holiday, Friday through Sunday at midnight, February
21-23, 2025. The Mayor advised this was a great opportunity to stock up on needed emergency
supplies before any severe weather.
In honor of Black History Month, Mayor Gillespie invited everyone to take part in the City of
Prattville 24th annual Black History Month program at 6:00 p.m. at the Doster Center on
February 28, 2025.
In closing Mayor Gillespie noted that letters were sent out in error last week from the Planning
Department on the preliminary plats of Kingston Heights. The Mayor noted this was a clerical
error and there was no new meeting planned emphasizing those letters were from the January
16, 2025, meeting.
Council President Boone encouraged everyone to utilize the tax free weekend to purchase
batteries and change out smoke detector batteries.
COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL ON SPECIAL COMMITTEES:
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NONE
REPORT ON THE STATUS OF CITY FINANCES:
Finance Director Daniel Oakley provided the following report on City Finances for January
2025.
• General Fund Revenue Report
o $11,320,315.39 – total revenue collected in January
o $22,641,202.06 – total revenue collected fiscal year to date
• Tax Breakdown Comparison Report
o $4,384,482.87 – tax revenue collected in January
o 1.33% - increase over January 2024
• General Fund Expenditures Report
o 33.33% - portion of fiscal year completed
o 27.88% - portion of budgeted expenditures incurred to date
• Wastewater Fund Income Statement
o $377,468.28 – net income from operations for January
o 33.33% - portion of fiscal year completed
o 28.01% - portion of budgeted expenses incurred to date (excludes capital
projects & debt service)
• Sanitation Fund Income Statement
o $106,375.90 – net income for January
o 33.33% - portion of fiscal year completed
o 31.92% - portion of budgeted expenses incurred to date
• Judicial Fund Income Statement
o $27,594.98 – net income for January
o 33.33% - portion of fiscal year completed
o 13.53%- portion of budgeted expenditures incurred to date
• Bank Balances Report
o $44,945,471.27 – total of all bank balances at the end of January
• Accounts Payable & Debt Balances Report
o $54,483,217.51 – total debt balance city-wide at end of January
o $22,682,967.51– total non-enterprise fund debt at end of January
CONSENT AGENDA
1. RESOLUTION: To Surplus Various Equipment from the Information Technology
Department. {Sponsored By: Councilor Whaley}
RESOLUTION BOOK 2025, PAGE 033
2. RESOLUTION: To Declare the Garbage and Rubbish at 1050 Spring 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 034
3. RESOLUTION: To Declare the Garbage and Rubbish at 797 Franklin 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}
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RESOLUTION BOOK 2025, PAGE 035
4. RESOLUTION: To Authorize the City Attorney to File a Release of Demolition Lien on 348
Doster Street. {Sponsored By: Councilor Whaley}
RESOLUTION BOOK 2025, PAGE 036
5. RESOLUTION: To Re-Appoint Matt Holtzscher to the Historic Prattville Redevelopment
Authority. {Sponsored By: Councilor Sanders}
RESOLUTION BOOK 2025, PAGE 037
6. RESOLUTION: To Re-Appoint Jeremy Day to the Historic Prattville Redevelopment
Authority. {Sponsored By: Councilor Sanders}
RESOLUTION BOOK 2025, PAGE 038
7. RESOLUTION: To Re-Appoint Jonathan Brown to the Historic Prattville Redevelopment
Authority. {Sponsored By: Councilor Sanders}
RESOLUTION BOOK 2025, PAGE 039
8. RESOLUTION: To Appoint Jonathan Wynn to the Board of Zoning Adjustment. {Sponsored
By: Councilor Merrick}
RESOLUTION BOOK 2025, PAGE 040
Council President Pro Tempore Strichik made a motion to place item numbers 1-8 on a
Consent Agenda and Councilor Sanders seconded the motion. The items were placed on a
Consent Agenda (6-0).
Councilor Jackson made a motion to adopt the Consent Agenda and Councilor Merrick
seconded the motion.
There being no discussion, the Consent Agenda was adopted with the following results:
AYES : SANDERS, JACKSON, MERRICK,
WHALEY, STRICHIK, BOONE 6
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT : CHAMBERS
AGENDA
1. ORDINANCE: To Amend the FY2025 Budget and Authorize the Mayor to Enter into a
Parking Lot Lease Agreement with Rast Construction, Inc. for Undeveloped Property in the
South Industrial Park. {Sponsored By: Councilor Jackson}
ORDINANCE BOOK 2025, PAGE 007
Councilor Jackson made a motion to adopt the ordinance and Council President Pro Tempore
Strichik seconded the motion. By Point-of-Order, it is necessary that Council rules be
suspended if immediate action is to be considered. Councilor Jackson 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.
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ROLL CALL VOTE:
Councilor Sanders Aye
Councilor Jackson Aye
Councilor Merrick Aye
Councilor Whaley Aye
Councilor Strichik Aye
Councilor Boone Aye
The rules were suspended (6-0).
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 : SANDERS, JACKSON, MERRICK,
WHALEY, STRICHIK, BOONE 6
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT : CHAMBERS
2. RESOLUTION: To Award Bid No. 025-001 to Webb Builders, Inc. for Spillway Park
Improvements at a Cost Not to Exceed $5,423,018.00. {Sponsored By: Council President Pro
Tempore Strichik}
RESOLUTION BOOK 2025, PAGE 041
Council President Pro Tempore Strichik 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, MERRICK,
WHALEY, STRICHIK, BOONE 6
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT : CHAMBERS
3. RESOLUTION: To Authorize the Mayor to Enter into an Agreement with Civil Southeast,
LLC for Professional Design Engineering Services, for the Fay Branch Outfall Sewer
Improvements at a Cost Not to Exceed $754,200.00. {Sponsored By: Councilor Sanders}
RESOLUTION BOOK 2025, PAGE 042
Councilor Sanders 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, MERRICK,
WHALEY, STRICHIK, BOONE 6
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
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ABSENT : CHAMBERS
4. RESOLUTION: To Authorize the Release of Funds for the Purchase of One (1) 2025
Kenworth T880 Dump Truck from Kenworth of Montgomery, Inc. for Wastewater at a Cost Not
to Exceed $230,000.00. {Sponsored By: Councilor Sanders}
RESOLUTION BOOK 2025, PAGE 043
Councilor Sanders 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, MERRICK,
WHALEY, STRICHIK, BOONE 6
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT : CHAMBERS
5. RESOLUTION: To Amend the FY2025 Budget and Release the Funds for the Renovations
to the Public Restrooms at City Hall to CAMCO Properties, LLC at a Cost Not to Exceed
$69,385.98. {Sponsored By: Council President Boone}
RESOLUTION BOOK 2025, PAGE 044
Councilor Whaley 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, MERRICK,
WHALEY, STRICHIK, BOONE 6
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT : CHAMBERS
6. RESOLUTION: To Authorize the Mayor to Enter into a Preliminary Engineering Agreement
with Larry E. Speaks and Associates, Inc. for the Laney Drive Extension and Round-A-Bout for
the Engineering Department at a Total Cost Not to Exceed $54,500.00. {Sponsored By:
Councilor Jackson}
RESOLUTION BOOK 2025, PAGE 045
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, MERRICK,
WHALEY, STRICHIK, BOONE 6
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT : CHAMBERS
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COMMENTS FROM PERSONS PRESENT:
CLOSING COMMENTS:
Councilor Merrick commented on the recently held recognition celebration of Barbara Robinson
and thanked her for her work in the community.
Councilor Jackson asked to keep Prattville citizen Ms. Robinson in everyone's thoughts and
prayers.
Council President Boone advised the next regularly scheduled City Council meeting would be
held Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at 124 W. Main Street on the 2nd floor.
ADJOURN:
There being no further business to come before the Council, Councilor Merrick made a motion
to adjourn and Council President Robert Strichik seconded the motion. The meeting adjourned
at 6:25 p.m. (6-0)
APPROVED:
Paula G. Barlow
City Clerk
Lora Lee Boone, President
Prattville City Council