Minutes 2019-03-19
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PRATTVILLE CITY COUNCIL
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
TUESDAY, MARCH 19, 2019
6:00 P.M.
The Prattville City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, March 19, 2019, at 6:00 p.m. in
the Council Chambers at City Hall. After the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag, Council
President Striplin gave the invocation. Roll was called and all Councilors were present.
THE CHARACTER TRAIT OF THE MONTH IS DISCERNMENT: Understanding the deeper
reasons why things happen.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: City Council Meeting March 5, 2019.
Councilor Strichik made a motion to adopt the minutes and Councilor Cables seconded the
motion. With no discussion, the minutes were adopted (7-0).
COMMENTS FROM PERSONS PRESENT REGARDING TONIGHT’S AGENDA: None
MAYOR’S REPORT:
Mayor Gillespie reported that the spring baseball and softball season is officially underway.
The Parks and Recreation Department is extremely busy with the spring season and preparing
for summer sports. Sports are much more important than just hitting, running, and playing.
Players will be able to take life lessons learned on the fields with them for years to come.
Prattville native Wilson Pickett would have celebrated his 78th birthday on March 18, 2019. The
Mayor encouraged all to attend the Wilson Pickett Music and Arts Festival to be held in Pratt
Park on April 6, 2019.
REPORT FROM COUNCIL ON SPECIAL COMMITTEES: None
REPORT ON STATUS OF CITY FINANCES:
Finance Director Daniel Oakley presented the finance reports for February 2019. The General
Fund Revenue report showed that year-to-date revenue was $18,333,050.21, an increase of
5.52% in comparison to the prior year.
The Tax Breakdown Comparison report showed revenue increased by 8.57% in comparison
to the prior year.
The Expenses by Department report showed that with 41.67% of the budget year complete,
overall expenses were at 40.75%.
The Wastewater Enterprise Fund Income Statement showed a net income from operations of
$213,547.06 for February 2019. Expenses were below budget at 32.12%.
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The Sanitation Enterprise Fund Income Statement showed a net loss of ($1,417.05) for
February 2019. This was primarily due to the purchase of two trucks during the month.
Expenses were slightly below budget at 39.74%.
The Judicial Special Revenue Fund Income Statement showed a net income of $17,504.58 for
February 2019. Expenses were slightly below budget at 38.73%.
The Bank Balances report showed a total cash balance of $25,474,785.06 as of February 28,
2019.
The City Wide Accounts Payable and Debt Balances report show total debt at $58,946,148.08
as of February 28, 2019. Total non-enterprise fund debt was $25,810,561.08.
CONSENT AGENDA:
1. RESOLUTION: To Declare Various Weeded Lots to be a Public Nuisance, Order Their
Abatement and Set a Public Hearing per Title 11, Chapter 67 of the Code of Alabama, 1975,
as Amended. (Sponsored By: Councilor Starnes)
2. RESOLUTION: To Declare an Emergency and to Authorize Emergency Procurement
Procedures for the Repair of a Collapsed Box Culvert Located Underneath a Portion of
Greystone Way, between Twelve Oaks Lane and Rambling Brook Lane. (Sponsored By:
Council President Pro Tempore Brown)
3. RESOLUTION: To Grant a Retail Beer (Off Premises Only) and a Retail Table Wine (Off
Premises Only) License to 82 HWY, Inc. d/b/a Beeline 509. (Sponsored By: Councilor Starnes)
4. RESOLUTION: To Name Voting Delegate and Alternates for the Annual Business Session
during the 2019 Alabama League of Municipalities’ Convention in Mobile. (Sponsored By:
Council President Striplin)
5. RESOLUTION: To Support the Autauga County PALS “Annual Bob Lee Spring Cleanup
Day” to be Held on Saturday, April 20, 2019. (Sponsored By: Councilor Boone)
Council President Pro Tempore Brown made a motion to place Items #1-5 on a Consent
Agenda and Councilor Starnes seconded the motion. There being no discussion, the items
were placed on a Consent Agenda (7-0). Councilor Starnes made a motion to adopt the
Consent Agenda and Councilor Cables seconded the motion. Councilor Boone noted that Bob
Lee was one of her constituents and a notable and memorable member of the community.
Councilor Boone added that he will continue to be missed and that she was glad to sponsor
this resolution in his memory. There being no further discussion, the Consent Agenda was
adopted with the following results:
AYES : STRIPLIN, JACKSON, BROWN,
STARNES, CABLES, STRICHIK,
BOONE 7
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
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ABSENT : NONE
AGENDA:
1. RESOLUTION: To Release Funds for the Purchase and Installation of a Fence at the
Autauga Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant from Walls & Son Fencing LLC for the Wastewater
Division at a Cost Not to Exceed $13,890.00. (Sponsored By: Council President Striplin)
Council President Pro Tempore Brown made a motion to adopt the resolution and Councilor
Strichik seconded the motion. There being no discussion, the resolution was adopted with the
following results:
AYES : STRIPLIN, JACKSON, BROWN,
STARNES, CABLES, STRICHIK,
BOONE 7
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT : NONE
2. RESOLUTION: To Release Funds for the Purchase of One (1) Z Master 25HP Kubota Diesel
Mower from Prattville Outdoors for the Wastewater Division at a Cost Not to Exceed
$13,760.00. (Sponsored By: Council President Striplin)
Councilor Jackson made a motion to adopt the resolution and Council President Pro Tempore
Brown seconded the motion. There being no discussion, the resolution was adopted with the
following results:
AYES : STRIPLIN, JACKSON, BROWN,
STARNES, CABLES, STRICHIK,
BOONE 7
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT : NONE
3. RESOLUTION: To Release Funds for the Purchase of One (1) ATLV 4300 Custom
Configuration Litter Machine through the National IPA Purchasing Cooperative from W. W.
Grainger, Inc. for the Urban Management Division at a Cost Not to Exceed $41,845.00.
(Sponsored By: Councilor Boone)
Councilor Boone made a motion to adopt the resolution and Councilor Strichik seconded the
motion. There being no discussion, the resolution was adopted with the following results:
AYES : STRIPLIN, JACKSON, BROWN,
STARNES, CABLES, STRICHIK,
BOONE 7
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT : NONE
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4. ORDINANCE: To Exempt Certain “Covered Items” From the Municipal Sales and Use Tax
During the Third Full Weekend of July 2019, as Authorized by §40-23-210 through 40-23-213,
Code of Alabama, 1975, as Amended, Generally Referred to as the “Back-to-School Sales
Tax Holiday” Legislation. (Sponsored By: Council President Striplin)
Councilor Strichik made a motion to adopt the ordinance and Councilor Cables seconded the
motion. By point of order, it is necessary that the council rules be suspended if immediate action
is to be considered. Councilor Starnes made a motion to suspend the rules and Councilor
Strichik seconded the motion. The rules were suspended (7-0). There being no discussion, the
ordinance was adopted with the following results:
AYES : STRIPLIN, JACKSON, BROWN,
STARNES, CABLES, STRICHIK,
BOONE 7
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT : NONE
5. ORDINANCE: To Amend City of Prattville Code of Ordinances, Chapter 14 - Cemeteries.
(Sponsored By: Councilor Boone)
Councilor Boone made a motion to adopt the ordinance and Councilor Starnes seconded the
motion. By point of order, it is necessary that the council rules be suspended if immediate action
is to be considered. Councilor Cables made a motion to suspend the rules and Councilor
Strichik seconded the motion. The rules were suspended (7-0). There being no discussion, the
ordinance was adopted with the following results:
AYES : STRIPLIN, JACKSON, BROWN,
STARNES, CABLES, STRICHIK,
BOONE 7
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT : NONE
COMMENTS FROM PERSONS PRESENT: None
CLOSING COMMENTS:
Councilor Starnes thanked Mayor Gillespie and City Engineer Robby Anderson on behalf of
District 4 for the paving on Greystone Way.
ADJOURN:
There being no further business to come before the council, Councilor Boone made a motion
to adjourn and Councilor Strichik seconded the motion. The meeting adjourned (7-0) at 6:20
p.m.
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APPROVED:
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Cathy Dickerson
City Clerk
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Albert Striplin, President
Prattville City Council