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2025.05.06 CC MinutesPRATTVILLE CITY COUNCIL CITY COUNCIL MINUTES TUESDAY, MAY 6, 2025 The Prattville City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at 6:06 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 with the exception of Council President Pro Tempore Strichik. Council President Boone declared a quorum and called the meeting to order. THE CHARACTER TRAIT OF THE MONTH IS COMPASSION: Investing whatever is necessary to show concern through words and actions. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: City Council Meeting, April 15, 2025. Councilor Merrick made a motion to adopt the minutes, and Councilor Sanders seconded the motion. There being no discussion, the minutes were adopted (6-0). COMMENTS FROM PERSONS PRESENT REGARDING TONIGHT’S AGENDA: David Jacques, 1021 Old Ridge Road East, spoke on Agenda Item 12, stating he was not opposed, but the roads listed were not in the City and that his property was incorrectly listed as being in the Corporate Limits of Prattville, asking for it to be corrected. Council President Boone advised Mr. Jacques to get with the City Clerk on this issue. Mayor Gillespie advised that some of the streets were recognized as City Streets; however, the City did have a Street Maintenance agreement with Autauga County. Blake Rice, Opelika, AL, spoke on Agenda Item 7, the Rezoning of Glennbrooke 10, asking for the resolution to be removed from the agenda. Diane Rolling, 119 Magnolia Drive, commented on the Stanley Jensen Stadium Buffalo Rock not having a dollar amount listed. Council President Boone advised Ms. Rolling to submit a public records request. Dennis Mullins, 521 Weatherby Trail, voiced his concerns on Agenda Item 4 on the limited scope and short time frame of the Moratorium. MAYOR’S REPORT: Mayor Gillespie asked Council President Boone for a Point-of-Privilege for the Police Department and Central Alabama CrimeStoppers. Chief Thompson thanked the Council for their support of the Police Department over the years. Central Alabama CrimeStoppers Executive Director Tony Garrett and Ray Wagner presented Investigator Mark Lively with the 2024 CrimeStoppers Officer of the Year award, congratulating him for his work in apprehending and stopping a counterfeit crime group. Mayor Gillespie continued his Point-of-Privilege, asking Mauldin & Jenkins Director Krystle Stell, CPA, to give a report of the City’s most recent audit. Ms. Stell reported the positive results of the most recent audit on the City of Prattville, which were a clean, unmodified opinion. Ms. Stell highlighted several areas of the audit and congratulated the City on a positive audit. Mayor Gillespie opened the report by recognizing both Teacher’s and Nurses’ Appreciation Week and the impact and need for both. Mayor Gillespie continued his report by thanking Governor Ivey and announcing Prattville had been awarded $338,000.00 in Rebuild Alabama funding for the resurfacing of Northington Road with the chip seal, noting the paving process would likely start around mid-June. The Mayor commented on the growth of Prattville and asked for the Council's support on the temporary moratorium ordinance to help ensure the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of Prattville. Mayor Gillespie concluded his report, noting the S&P Global rating for the City of Prattville has been raised from AA- to AA because of the economic growth and strong financial footprint of the City. The Mayor thanked the Finance Department for their hard work in attaining the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for the past 10 years. REPORT 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 145 Chester Street. {Sponsored By: Councilor Whaley} RESOLUTION BOOK 2025, PAGE 101 2. RESOLUTION: To Authorize the City Attorney to Affix the Cost for the Removal of Garbage and Rubbish at 629 Lower Kingston Road. {Sponsored By: Councilor Whaley} RESOLUTION BOOK 2025, PAGE 102 3. RESOLUTION: To Authorize the City Attorney to Affix the Cost for the Removal of Garbage and Rubbish at 610 Vindale Road. {Sponsored By: Councilor Whaley} RESOLUTION BOOK 2025, PAGE 103 4. RESOLUTION: To Authorize the City Attorney to Affix the Cost for the Removal of Garbage and Rubbish at 743 William Wood Drive. {Sponsored By: Councilor Whaley} RESOLUTION BOOK 2025, PAGE 104 5. RESOLUTION: To Declare the Garbage and Rubbish at 1456 South Memorial Drive, Lot A, 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 105 6. RESOLUTION: To Declare the Garbage and Rubbish at 1380 Blue Jays Place, 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 106 7. RESOLUTION: To Surplus Various Items of Personal Property from the Police Department. {Sponsored By: Council President Pro Tempore Strichik} RESOLUTION BOOK 2025, PAGE 107 8. RESOLUTION: To Surplus Various Items of Personal Property from the City of Prattville. {Sponsored By: Council President Pro Tempore Strichik} RESOLUTION BOOK 2025, PAGE 108 9. RESOLUTION: To Declare the Garbage and Rubbish at 410 County Road 4, 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 109 10. RESOLUTION: To Declare the Garbage and Rubbish at 719 Cranbrook 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 110 11. RESOLUTION: To Declare the Garbage and Rubbish at 434 Water 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 111 12. RESOLUTION: To Set a Public Hearing to Declare the Abundance of Overgrown Grass and Weeds at 1456 South Memorial Drive, Lot A, 434 Water Street, and 1667 Buena Vista Boulevard to be Unsafe and a Public Nuisance and Order Their Abatement Pursuant to Chapter 46 et seq., City of Prattville Code of Ordinances. {Sponsored By: Councilor Whaley} RESOLUTION BOOK 2025, PAGE 112 13. RESOLUTION: To Authorize Procurement of a Grant Administration Firm and an Engineering Firm for the Development of a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Application and Authorize the Scheduling and Advertisement of a Public Hearing. {Sponsored By: Councilor Jackson} RESOLUTION BOOK 2025, PAGE 113 14. RESOLUTION: To Authorize an Agreement Regarding the Properties at 516 and 520 East Main Street. {Sponsored By: Council President Boone} RESOLUTION BOOK 2025, PAGE 114 Councilor Jackson made a motion to place items 1-14 on a Consent Agenda, and Councilor Chambers seconded the motion. The items were placed on Consent Agenda (6-0). Councilor Sanders 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, CHAMBERS, MERRICK, WHALEY, BOONE 6 NAYS : NONE 0 ABSTAINED : NONE 0 ABSENT : STRICHIK AGENDA 1. ORDINANCE: To Rezone Property Located Inside the Corporate Limits off of Doster Road from FAR (Forest, Agricultural, Recreation) to M-2 (General Industry) (Petitioner: Blake Rice- BSI Inc.). {Sponsored By: Council President Boone} ORDINANCE BOOK 2025, PAGE 010 This ordinance was introduced on April 1, 2025, by Council President Pro Tempore Strichik and seconded by Councilor Whaley. 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, BOONE 6 NAYS : NONE 0 ABSTAINED : NONE 0 ABSENT : STRICHIK 2. ORDINANCE: To Grant a Franchise Agreement to Spectrum Southeast, LLC, l/k/a Charter Communications, Inc., to Construct, Operate, and Maintain a Cable System in the City of Prattville and to Set Forth the Conditions Accompanying the Grant of the Franchise; Providing for the Regulation and Use of the System and the Public Right-Of-Way. {Sponsored By: Councilor Chambers} ORDINANCE BOOK 2025, PAGE 011 Councilor Chambers made a motion to adopt the ordinance, and Councilor Jackson 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 Councilor Sanders seconded the motion. There being no discussion, Council President Boone ordered a Roll Call Vote for the suspension of rules. ROLL CALL VOTE: Councilor Sanders Aye Councilor Jackson Aye Councilor Chambers Aye Councilor Merrick Aye Councilor Whaley Aye Councilor Boone Aye The rules were suspended (6-0). The 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, BOONE 6 NAYS : NONE 0 ABSTAINED : NONE 0 ABSENT : STRICHIK 3. ORDINANCE: To Amend City of Prattville Code of Ordinances, Chapter 62-Traffic and Vehicles, Article III.-Vehicle Operation, Division 2.- Speed Restrictions, Section(s) 62-77 through 62-84. {Sponsored By: Councilor Jackson} ORDINANCE BOOK 2025, PAGE 012 Councilor Jackson made a motion to adopt the ordinance, and Councilor Sanders seconded the motion. By Point-of-Order, it is necessary that Council rules be suspended if immediate action is to be considered. Councilor Merrick made a motion to suspend the rules, and Councilor Jackson seconded the motion. There being no discussion, Council President Boone ordered a Roll Call Vote for the suspension of rules. ROLL CALL VOTE: Councilor Sanders Aye Councilor Jackson Aye Councilor Chambers Aye Councilor Merrick Aye Councilor Whaley Aye Councilor Boone Aye The rules were suspended (6-0). The 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, BOONE 6 NAYS : NONE 0 ABSTAINED : NONE 0 ABSENT : STRICHIK 4. ORDINANCE: To Declare a Temporary Moratorium on Permits and Approvals for Package Stores, Convenience Stores, Gas Stations and Vape Shops in the Corporate Limits of Prattville. {Sponsored By: Councilor Whaley} ORDINANCE BOOK 2025, PAGE 013 Councilor Whaley made a motion to adopt the ordinance, and Councilor Jackson seconded the motion. By Point-of-Order, it is necessary that Council rules be suspended if immediate action is to be considered. Councilor Chambers made a motion to suspend the rules, and Councilor Jackson seconded the motion. There being no discussion, Council President Boone ordered a Roll Call Vote for the suspension of rules. ROLL CALL VOTE: Councilor Sanders Aye Councilor Jackson Aye Councilor Chambers Aye Councilor Merrick Aye Councilor Whaley Aye Councilor Boone Aye The rules were suspended (6-0). The ordinance now being properly before the Council, Council President opened the floor for discussion. Councilor Whaley advised that he was under the impression, when the discussions were started, that this moratorium would be for a year and that it was his recommendation to have it for a full year. Councilor Whaley made a motion to amend Line 49 to show May 5, 2026, and Councilor Merrick seconded the motion. There being no discussion on the amendment, Council President Boone called for the vote on the amendment. The amendment passed (6-0). The amended ordinance now being properly before the Council, Council President Boone invited questions and comments on the amended ordinance. Councilor Jackson commented on the need to regulate vaping and the hazards it presents to youth. There being no further discussion, the Ordinance was adopted with the following results: AYES : SANDERS, JACKSON, CHAMBERS, MERRICK, WHALEY, BOONE 6 NAYS : NONE 0 ABSTAINED : NONE 0 ABSENT : STRICHIK 5. ORDINANCE: To Grant a Franchise Agreement to Knology of Alabama, Inc d/b/a WOW! Internet, Cable & Phone, to Construct, Operate, and Maintain a Cable System in the City of Prattville and to Set Forth the Conditions Accompanying the Grant of the Franchise; Providing for the Regulation and Use of the System and the Public Right-Of-Way. {Sponsored By: Council President Pro Tempore Strichik} ORDINANCE BOOK 2025, PAGE 014 Councilor Merrick made a motion to adopt the ordinance, and Councilor Chambers seconded the motion. By Point-of-Order, it is necessary that Council rules be suspended if immediate action is to be considered. Councilor Sanders made a motion to suspend the rules, and Councilor Jackson seconded the motion. There being no discussion, Council President Boone ordered a Roll Call Vote for the suspension of rules. ROLL CALL VOTE: Councilor Sanders Aye Councilor Jackson Aye Councilor Chambers Aye Councilor Merrick Aye Councilor Whaley Aye Councilor Boone Aye The rules were suspended (6-0). The 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, BOONE 6 NAYS : NONE 0 ABSTAINED : NONE 0 ABSENT : STRICHIK 6. RESOLUTION: To Award Bid No. 025-006 to Alexander Sealcoating & Striping, Inc. for the FY2025 Local Paving, at a Total Cost Not to Exceed $1,339,855.00. {Sponsored By: Councilor Jackson} RESOLUTION BOOK 2025, PAGE 115 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, BOONE 6 NAYS : NONE 0 ABSTAINED : NONE 0 ABSENT : STRICHIK 7. RESOLUTION: To Set a Public Hearing to Rezone Property Located Inside the Corporate Limits at Saratoga Lane and Sydney Drive S Known as Glennbrooke 10 from R-2 (Single Family Residential) to R-3 (Single Family Residential) (Petitioner: Blake Rice-BSI Inc.). {Sponsored By: Councilor Chambers} FAILED Councilor Chambers made a motion to adopt the resolution. The Resolution failed with the lack of a second. 8. RESOLUTION: To Authorize the Mayor to Enter into an Agreement with Civil Southeast, LLC for Construction Engineering and Inspection Services for FY2025 Local Street Paving Project for the Engineering Department at a Cost Not to Exceed $113,000.00. {Sponsored By: Councilor Jackson} RESOLUTION BOOK 2025, PAGE 116 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, WHALEY, BOONE 6 NAYS : NONE 0 ABSTAINED : NONE 0 ABSENT : STRICHIK 9. RESOLUTION: To Amend the FY2025 Budget and Authorize the Release of Funds for the Purchase of Various Office Furniture through State Contracts for the Police and Fire Training Facility at a Total Cost Not to Exceed $107,571.04. {Sponsored By: Councilor Whaley} RESOLUTION BOOK 2025, PAGE 117 Councilor Whaley 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, BOONE 6 NAYS : NONE 0 ABSTAINED : NONE 0 ABSENT : STRICHIK 10. RESOLUTION: To Set a Public Hearing to Rezone Property Located Inside the Corporate Limits at County Road 4 East and Washington Ferry Road from B-2 (General Business) to R- 3 (Single Family Residential) (Petitioner: City of Prattville). {Sponsored By: Councilor Jackson} RESOLUTION BOOK 2025, PAGE 118 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, BOONE 6 NAYS : NONE 0 ABSTAINED : NONE 0 ABSENT : STRICHIK Councilor Jackson read in the ordinance portion and made a motion to adopt, which was seconded by Councilor Merrick. By Point-of-Order, the ordinance was held until after the Public Hearing on June 3, 2025. 11. RESOLUTION: To Amend the FY2025 Budget and Authorize the Mayor to Enter into an Advisory Services Agreement with Local Government Services, LLC to Negotiate Fiber Services Agreements between the City of Prattville and Southern Light, LLC (Uniti) and Alabama Fiber Network, Inc. at a Cost Not to Exceed $14,000.00. {Sponsored By: Councilor Chambers} RESOLUTION BOOK 2025, PAGE 119 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, WHALEY, BOONE 6 NAYS : NONE 0 ABSTAINED : NONE 0 ABSENT : STRICHIK 12. RESOLUTION: To Amend the FY2025 Budget and Authorize the Release of Funds for Roadway Maintenance on Portions of Ridge Trail, Ridge Terrace, Johnson Street, Robinson Street, Reynolds Mill Road, and Competition Street to Charles E. Watts, Inc. at a Cost Not to Exceed $98,000.00. {Sponsored By: Councilor Jackson} RESOLUTION BOOK 2025, PAGE 120 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, WHALEY, BOONE 6 NAYS : NONE 0 ABSTAINED : NONE 0 ABSENT : STRICHIK 13. RESOLUTION: To Award Bid No. 025-005 to Buffalo Rock Company for the Fountain and Prepackaged Beverage Rights at Stanley Jensen Stadium. {Sponsored By: Council President Pro Tempore Strichik} RESOLUTION BOOK 2025, PAGE 121 Councilor Merrick 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, BOONE 6 NAYS : NONE 0 ABSTAINED : NONE 0 ABSENT : STRICHIK 14. RESOLUTION: To Authorize the Release of Funds for Doster Well Area Site Improvements to Multihelpers LLC at a Cost Not to Exceed $75,000.00. {Sponsored By: Councilor Jackson} RESOLUTION BOOK 2025, PAGE 122 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, BOONE 6 NAYS : NONE 0 ABSTAINED : NONE 0 ABSENT : STRICHIK 15. RESOLUTION: To Authorize the Mayor to Sign a Settlement Agreement with Spectrum Southeast, LLC, l/k/a Charter Communications, Inc., to Collect Unpaid Franchise Fees. {Sponsored By: Councilor Chambers} RESOLUTION BOOK 2025, PAGE 123 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, WHALEY, BOONE 6 NAYS : NONE 0 ABSTAINED : NONE 0 ABSENT : STRICHIK 16. RESOLUTION: To Authorize the Mayor to Enter into an Agreement with Seay, Seay & Litchfield, P.C. for Architectural Design Services for Public Works Street Facility Building Addition for the Engineering Department at a Cost Not to Exceed $27,500.00. {Sponsored By: Councilor Jackson} RESOLUTION BOOK 2025, PAGE 124 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, WHALEY, BOONE 6 NAYS : NONE 0 ABSTAINED : NONE 0 ABSENT : STRICHIK 17. RESOLUTION: To Authorize the Mayor to Enter into an Election Agreement with KNOWiNK LLC at a Cost Not to Exceed $1,000.00 Per Election. {Sponsored By: Councilor Whaley} RESOLUTION BOOK 2025, PAGE 125 Councilor Whaley made a motion to adopt the resolution, and Councilor Sanders seconded the motion. Council President Boone opened the floor for discussion. Councilor Jackson asked the City Clerk to explain the services provided by KNOWiNK. The City Clerk explained that KNOWiNK is the manufacturer of the poll books used by Elmore County, and they would program the poll books with the official data provided to them. There being no further discussion, the Resolution was adopted with the following results: AYES : SANDERS, JACKSON, CHAMBERS, MERRICK, WHALEY, BOONE 6 NAYS : NONE 0 ABSTAINED : NONE 0 ABSENT : STRICHIK COMMENTS FROM PERSONS PRESENT: David and Sherri Jacques, 1021 Old Ridge Road East, inquired about the process for annexation and stated that their and other properties were incorrectly classified in the Corporate Limits of Prattville. Council President Boone explained the process and advised him to get with City staff during normal working hours. Mayor Gillespie advised that City staff has been looking into the request and should get back with them soon. The City Clerk asked for them to send the documentation referenced in the email and a copy of the list of people who think they are incorrectly classified. Karen Ballard Cooper, 809 Cobblestone Curve, spoke on the library, their agendas for their meetings, and the need for transparency. Jackie Nix, 706 Running Brook Circle, spoke on the library and inquired where the money was going for books, as not many have been ordered. Diane Rolling, 119 Magnolia Drive, inquired about the return on investment for the City staff going to Washington, DC, the Riverfell Development, and how it would impact the citizens' use of Cooters Pond, as well as, the need for transparency. Council President Boone advised that this portion of the meeting was for citizens to bring concerns and that for specific information, she should submit a public records request. CLOSING COMMENTS: Mayor Gillespie announced the ribbon cutting for Stanley Jensen Stadium on May 16th, 2025, at 4:30 p.m. The Mayor also stated that he was thankful for the positive financial report. Councilor Chambers thanked the Finance Department for their hard work and noted that CityFest has been rescheduled for July 19, 2025, at Mac Gray Park. Councilor Merrick commented on CityFest being rescheduled stating that the safety of the community was the main concern in rescheduling the event. Councilor Merrick also thanked the Engineering Department and Lisa Byrd for the quick response to two issues regarding a pipe and sidewalks in his district, and closed by wishing all the moms a Happy Mother’s Day. Councilor Whaley thanked the City Council for their support in extending the time on the temporary Moratorium, stating there are also a few different sections of the City of Prattville Codes of Ordinances that need to be reviewed in reference to these establishments. Council President Boone asked that the Financial Audit be placed on the City website when appropriate. Council President Boone advised that the Council had a need to go into Executive Session to discuss matters related to potential real estate transactions, 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 up to an hour and that once reconvened, the Council would only adjourn. Councilor Merrick made a motion to enter into Executive Session, and Councilor Chambers 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 Whaley 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 7:32 p.m. and returned to Regular Session at 8:09 p.m. ADJOURN: There being no further business to come before the Council, Councilor Whaley made a motion to adjourn and Councilor Sanders seconded the motion. (Councilor Jackson did not attend the Executive Session.) The meeting adjourned at 8:10 p.m. (5-0) APPROVED: Paula G. Barlow City Clerk Lora Lee Boone, President Prattville City Council SUBMITTED BY: Alexandria Dunklin Assistant City Clerk