Minutes 2018-01-30
PRATTVILLE CITY COUNCIL
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
TUESDAY, JANUARY 30, 2018
6:00 P.M.
The Prattville City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, January 30, 2018, 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 POSITIVITY - Maintaining a good attitude,
even when faced with difficulty
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Public Hearing and City Council Meeting January 2, 2018.
Council President Pro Tempore Brown made a motion to adopt the minutes and Councilor
Strichik seconded the motion. With no discussion, the minutes were adopted (7-0).
COMMENTS FROM PERSONS PRESENT REGARDING TONIGHT’S AGENDA:
Jon Lee Finnegan, 211 Deer Trace, addressed the Council regarding Agenda Item #4 to
authorize the Mayor to enter into a donation agreement with Envigo RMS, Inc. and to accept a
real property donation. Ms. Finnegan explained that she would only be in favor of this item if
there was no cost to the City.
Kyle Glover, 565 Wetumpka Street, addressed the Council regarding Agenda Item #4. Mr.
Glover spoke in favor of this item, citing that this is a gateway property into downtown Prattville.
One option for the property would be a small business incubator which could serve 5 to 10
small businesses, create 50 to 100 jobs and generate sales tax. There are sub-grant monies
available to refurbish the property if used for that purpose.
Jerry Cimis, 141 N. Chestnut Street, addressed the Council regarding Agenda Item #4. Mr.
Cimis suggested that there be soil, water, mold and asbestos testing conducted before
considering accepting this property.
MAYOR’S REPORT:
Mayor Gillespie announced that he would give the State of City Address at the next regularly
scheduled council meeting.
The Mayor thanked all employees who worked during the inclement weather earlier in the
month.
The City held its Mardi Gras Parade on Saturday 1/27/2018 and there was a great turnout.
There was also a car show and 5k run that day in downtown. The Mayor thanked all who helped
pull these great events together.
The Mayor asked that the Council hold Agenda Item #4 until a business plan is provided and
due diligence is done.
REPORT FROM COUNCIL ON SPECIAL COMMITTEES:
None
REPORT ON STATUS OF CITY FINANCES:
Finance Director Daniel Oakley presented the finance reports for December 2017. All balances
reported were unaudited numbers. The General Fund Revenue report showed that year-to-
date revenue was $6,318,153.74, an increase of 2.65% in comparison to the prior year.
The Tax Breakdown Comparison report showed revenue increased by 3.27% in comparison
to the prior year.
The Expenses by Department report showed that with 25% of the budget year complete, overall
expenses were at 27.34%.
The Wastewater Enterprise Fund Income Statement showed a net income of $192,893.91 for
December 2017.
The Sanitation Enterprise Fund Income Statement showed a net income of $11,761.74 for
December 2017.
The Judicial Special Revenue Fund Income Statement showed a net loss of ($44,861.87) for
December 2017. Expenses were also below budget.
The Gas Tax Special Revenue Fund Income Statement, presented quarterly for October 2017
– December 2017, showed an increase in budgeted revenue. On the expense side, budgeted
projects have not yet begun in earnest.
The Capital Projects Fund Income Statement, presented quarterly for October 2017 –
December 2017, showed expenses for the South Industrial Park, Road and Bridge, Woodvale
Drainage, Project Platinum, East Main Street Signals and Board Room Extension Drive
Projects.
The Group Health Fund Income Statement presented quarterly for October 2017 – December
2017, showed an accumulation of $131,449.36. No extra General Fund supplements where
needed.
The Bank Balances report showed a total cash balance of $18,820,491.46 as of December,
2017.
The City Wide Accounts Payable and Debt Balances report show total debt at $46,120,823.70
as of December, 2017.
CONSENT AGENDA
1. RESOLUTION: To Set a Public Hearing to Vacate Certain Property Located within Golson
Place Subdivision Plat No. 1. (Sponsored By: Council President Striplin)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2018, PAGE 004
2. RESOLUTION: To Surplus One (1) Vehicle from the Police Department. (Sponsored By:
Councilor Starnes)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2018, PAGE 005
3. RESOLUTION: To Surplus Two (2) Vehicles from the Sanitation Department. (Sponsored
By: Councilor Cables)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2018, PAGE 006
Councilor Strichik made a motion to place items 1-3 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 Boone 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 : STRIPLIN, JACKSON, BROWN,
STARNES, CABLES, STRICHIK,
BOONE 7
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT : NONE
AGENDA
1. RESOLUTION: To Award Bid No. 018-001 to Sunbelt Fire, Inc. for one High Pressure
Breathing Air Compressor System at a Cost of $35,936.25. (Sponsored By: Councilor Strichik)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2018, PAGE 007
Councilor Strichik made a motion to adopt the Resolution and Councilor Jackson 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 Six (6) MSA G1 SCBA 4500 Air Packs
and Twelve (12) Cylinders through H-GAC Purchasing Cooperative from Sunbelt Fire, Inc. for
the Fire Department at a Cost Not to Exceed $37,356.00. (Sponsored By: Councilor Strichik)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2018, PAGE 008
Councilor Strichik made a motion to adopt the Resolution and Councilor Jackson 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 Amend the FY2018 Budget and to Authorize the Release of Funds to
Purchase One (1) Ford F-550 Diesel Truck with Versalift Aerial Bucket through State Contract
T-195A from Truck Equipment Sales, Inc. for the Engineering Department at a Cost Not to
Exceed $146,476.00. (Sponsored By: Council President Pro Tempore Brown)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2018, PAGE 009
Council President Pro Tempore Brown made a motion to adopt the Resolution and Councilor
Cables 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
Council President Striplin announced that the Council needed to enter Executive Session to
discuss economic development. City Attorney David McDowell had provided the City Clerk with
a letter of explanation for the Executive Session. That letter is made part of the official record.
Council President Pro Tempore Brown made a motion to enter into Executive Session and
Councilor Strichik seconded the motion. With a vote of (7-0), the Council entered Executive
Session at 6:25 p.m.
The Council exited the Executive Session and reconvened the Regular Session at 8:12 p.m.
4. RESOLUTION: To Authorize the Mayor to Enter Into a Donation Agreement with Envigo
RMS, Inc. and to Accept a Real Property Donation. (Sponsored By: Council President Striplin)
HELD UNTIL FEBRUARY 6, 2018
Councilor Strichik made a motion to adopt the Resolution and Councilor Boone seconded the
motion. Councilor Cables made a motion to hold the Resolution until the next regularly
scheduled meeting on February 6, 2018 and Council President Pro Tempore Brown seconded
the motion. There being no discussion, the Resolution was held 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:
None
ADJOURN:
There being no further business to come before the council, Councilor Starnes made a motion
to adjourn and Councilor Cables seconded the motion. The meeting adjourned (7-0) at 8:19
p.m.
APPROVED:
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Cathy Dickerson
City Clerk
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Albert Striplin, President
Prattville City Council
SUBMITTED BY:
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Jamie Ferrari
Assistant City Clerk