Minutes 2016-07-05
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PRATTVILLE CITY COUNCIL
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
TUESDAY, JULY 5, 2016
6:03 P.M.
The Prattville City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, July 5, 2016, at 6:03 p.m. in the
Council Chambers at City Hall. After the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag, Council
President Wood gave the invocation. Roll was called and Councilor Boles was recorded as being
absent. Councilor Boles was out of state at his daughter’s graduation.
THE CHARACTER TRAIT OF THE MONTH IS RESPONSIBILITY: Knowing and
doing what is expected of me.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Public Hearing and City Council Meeting June 21, 2016
Councilor Starnes made a motion to adopt the minutes and Councilor Whiteside seconded the
motion. With no discussion, the minutes were adopted (6-0).
COMMENTS FROM PERSONS PRESENT REGARDING TONIGHT’S AGENDA:
None
MAYOR’S REPORT:
The Mayor was granted a point of personal privilege. Mayor Gillespie and Police Chief Mark
Thompson presented the badge to recently promoted Captain David Fowler of the Prattville
Police Department.
Captain Fowler expressed his gratitude to the Mayor and Council, Chief Thompson, Assistant
Chief Diane Hamm, his fellow Captains, and all others present.
The City of Prattville celebrated the 4th of July from the parade to the fireworks and everything
in between. Mayor Gillespie thanked all who joined in the patriotic celebration and thanked
those who prepared for and worked the events. The Mayor also thanked the Independence Day
Committee for their support and hard work and the Council for funding the events.
The next Creekwalk Concert will be held on July 12, 2016, featuring Common Ground.
Mayor Gillespie asked the Council to support Agenda Items #1 & #2. As a mechanized, service-
oriented organization, these replacement vehicles would allow the department to function
more efficiently and effectively.
REPORT FROM COUNCIL ON SPECIAL COMMITTEES:
None
CONSENT AGENDA:
1. RESOLUTION: To Authorize the Mayor to have Various Weeded Lots Abated per Title 11,
Chapter 67 of the Code of Alabama, 1975, as Amended. (Sponsored By: Councilor Starnes)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2016-A, PAGE 115
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2. 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)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2016-A, PAGE 116
3. RESOLUTION: To Surplus One (1) Vehicle from the Police Department. (Sponsored By:
Councilor Starnes)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2016-A, PAGE 117
4. RESOLUTION: To Declare Stivers Ford a Non-Responsible Bidder for Bid No. 016-009.
(Sponsored By: Council President Pro Tempore Striplin)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2016-A, PAGE 118
5. RESOLUTION: To Declare Stivers Ford a Non-Responsible Bidder for Bid No. 016-010.
(Sponsored By: Council President Pro Tempore Striplin)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2016-A, PAGE 119
Councilor Brown made a motion to place Items #1-5 on a Consent Agenda and Councilor
Starnes seconded the motion. The items were placed on a Consent Agenda (6-0). Councilor
Boone made a motion to adopt the Consent Agenda and Councilor Whiteside seconded the
motion. There being no discussion, the Consent Agenda was adopted with the following results:
AYES : STRIPLIN, WOOD, BROWN,
STARNES, WHITESIDE, BOONE 6
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT : BOLES
AGENDA:
1. RESOLUTION: To Award Bid No. 016-009 to Long-Lewis of the River Region, Inc. for the
Purchase of One (1) 2017 Expedition SSV 4x4 XL Vehicle at a Cost of $32,464.00. (Sponsored
By: Council President Pro Tempore Striplin)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2016-A, PAGE 120
Council President Pro Tempore Striplin made a motion to adopt the Resolution and Councilor
Boone seconded the motion. There being no discussion, the Resolution was adopted with the
following results:
AYES : STRIPLIN, WOOD, BROWN,
STARNES, WHITESIDE, BOONE 6
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT : BOLES
2. RESOLUTION: To Award Bid No. 016-010 to Long-Lewis of the River Region, Inc. for the
Purchase of Two (2) 2017 Transit Connect XL Vehicles at a Total Cost of $43,186.00.
(Sponsored By: Council President Pro Tempore Striplin)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2016-A, PAGE 121
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Council President Pro Tempore Striplin made a motion to adopt the Resolution and Councilor
Brown seconded the motion. There being no discussion, the Resolution was adopted with the
following results:
AYES : STRIPLIN, WOOD, BROWN,
STARNES, WHITESIDE, BOONE 6
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT : BOLES
COMMENTS FROM PERSONS PRESENT:
None
CLOSING COMMENTS:
Councilor Boone thanked everyone involved in the July 4th festivities. The events made for a
fun weekend. Councilor Boone had the opportunity to work with City departments over the
weekend and use some of the recently purchased equipment.
Council President Wood congratulated Captain Fowler on his promotion. Council President
Wood thanked all employees for their work for the City. He thanked the Council for their hard
work and encouraged Councilors to continue to work with their committees during this busy
season.
ADJOURN:
There being no further business to come before the council, Councilor Boone made a motion to
adjourn and Councilor Starnes seconded the motion. The meeting adjourned (6-0) at 6:18 p.m.
APPROVED:
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Cathy Dickerson
City Clerk
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Willie L. Wood, Jr., President
Prattville City Council