Minutes 2016-06-21
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PRATTVILLE CITY COUNCIL
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
TUESDAY, JUNE 21, 2016
6:03 P.M.
The Prattville City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, June 21, 2016, at 6:02 p.m. in
the Council Chambers at City Hall. After the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag,
Councilor Boone gave the invocation. Roll was called and all Councilors were present.
THE CHARACTER TRAIT OF THE MONTH IS ENDURANCE: The inner strength to
withstand stress and do my best.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Public Hearing and City Council Meeting June 7, 2015.
Councilor Boone made a motion to adopt the minutes and Councilor Whiteside 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 #3, the
purchase of additional garbage cans. Ms. Finnegan provided the attached statement to be
included in the official minutes.
Councilor Boles requested that Ms. Finnegan resend the email which included the garbage
collection ordinance from El Paso, Texas. Councilor Boles also stated that he is a fan of garbage
cans and that citizens have the option to pay for additional trash cans.
MAYOR’S REPORT:
Mayor Gillespie thanked Code Enforcement Office Ray Rice for the job he is doing. The list of
weeded lots on the agenda has been reduced due to his efforts.
Mayor Gillespie thanked the hometown heroes, the dedicated public employees, for their quick
response to the weather event on Friday, June 17, 2016. The Mayor thanked the Fire, Police
and Engineering employees for their first response and thanked the Public Works and Parks &
Recreation employees for their clean-up efforts. Teamwork is very important and all of these
departments worked together toward a common goal above and beyond expectations.
The paving project on Main Street from Memorial Drive to Shady Oak Lane will begin on June
27, 2016. In an effort to be less disruptive, contractors will work at night.
A successful softball tournament was held last week at Mac Gray Park in a cooperative effort
with the City of Montogmery. The Mayor expressed appreciation for the partnership, but more
importantly thanked the Parks and Recreation Department staff for working all weekend to
make it a great event.
The Summer Creekwalk Concert Series kicked off on June 14, 2016 featuring Souled Out. There
was a great crowd and by all indications, it was a great success. The next concert will be held
on June 28, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. on the Creekwalk featuring Hollye Horton.
The Prattville Pops & Community Chorus will hold a Patriotic Concert on July 2, 2016 at 7:00
p.m. at the Pratt Park Amphitheatre. This event will kick off the Independence Day events.
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The annual 4th of July Parade will kick off at the Courthouse at 9:00 a.m. and end at Stanley-
Jensen Stadium.
The Lions Club BBQ will begin at 10:00 a.m. at Pratt Park. Participants in the Cardboard Boat
Races will start to build their boats at 10:00 a.m. at Pratt Pool.
This year will be the 15th anniversary of the fireworks presentation. Gates will open at 6:00 p.m.
with a concert featuring the band Creativity. Fireworks will begin at dusk.
There will be an adjusted Sanitation schedule for the week of July 4, 2016. Details will be
available on the website.
There may be slight delays on Martin Luther King Jr. Drive in the near future due to a piping
project that will not only provide curb appeal, but also allow City crews to mechanize their
landscaping tasks.
Mayor Gillespie encouraged Councilors to support Consent Agenda Item #4 to apply for a
CDBG grant for the demolition of the Gloria Plant on Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. Removal
of the building will allow for parks related activities on that property.
REPORT FROM COUNCIL ON SPECIAL COMMITTEES:
Council President Pro Tempore Striplin reported that the Sanitation Committee met on June
13, 2016 to discuss the public’s demand for additional trash cans. The committee recommended
purchasing an additional load of trash cans in the current budget year and to review
recommendations for additional cans for the 2017 budget year.
REPORT ON THE STATUS OF CITY FINANCES:
Finance Director Doug Moseley presented the finance reports for May 2016. The Unaudited
General Fund Revenue report showed that overall revenue was up by $151,638.38 in
comparison to May 2015, and by 4.02% in comparison to prior year.
The Tax Breakdown Comparison report showed revenue increased 5.77% in comparison to the
prior year.
The Unaudited Expenses by Department report showed expenses were in line with the budget.
With 66.67% of the year complete, overall expenses were at 60.69%.
The Wastewater Enterprise Fund Income Statement showed that with 58.33% of the budget
year complete, revenue was at 61.22%. Expenses were at 59.23% with 66.67% of the budget
year complete. Recent capital outlay projects were included.
The Sanitation Enterprise Fund Income Statement showed that with 58.33% of the budget year
complete, revenue was at 56.75%. Expenses were at 75.77% with 66.67% of the budget year
complete. The loan for new equipment did show on this report. Loan payments for the
equipment should begin this month or the beginning of next month.
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The Judicial Special Revenue Fund Income Statement showed a net of ($8,159.01) for the
month of May. Revenue has been running behind, but is starting to catch up now and show
some positive growth.
The Bank Balances report showed a total cash balance of $20,731,605.16 as of May 31, 2016.
The City Wide Accounts Payable and Debt Balances report show total debt at $39,270,723.49
as of May 31, 2016.
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 108
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 109
3. RESOLUTION: To Surplus One (1) Vehicle from the Police Department. (Sponsored By:
Councilor Starnes)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2016-A, PAGE 110
4. RESOLUTION: To Authorize the Mayor to Submit an Application for a CDBG
Enhancement Grant for the Demolition of the Gurney Building Located at 1030 Martin Luther
King, Jr. Drive. (Sponsored By: Council President Wood)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2016-A, PAGE 111
Councilor Starnes made a motion to place Items # 1-4 on a Consent Agenda and Councilor
Brown seconded the motion. The items were placed on a Consent Agenda (7-0). Council
President Pro Tempore Striplin 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, BOLES,
BOONE 7
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT : NONE
AGENDA:
1. ORDINANCE: To Rezone Property Located at the West Side of N. Memorial Drive,
Adjacent to 225 N. Memorial Drive and North of Prattville Square Shopping Center and Known
as the Gillian Property, from B-3 Community Shopping District to B-2 General Business.
(Sponsored By: Council President Wood)
ORDINANCE BOOK 2016-A, PAGE 011
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This Ordinance was introduced on May 17, 2016. There being no discussion, the Ordinance was
adopted with the following results:
AYES : STRIPLIN, WOOD, BROWN,
STARNES, WHITESIDE, BOLES,
BOONE 7
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT : NONE
2. RESOLUTION: To Amend the FY2016 Budget and to Release Funds to Update the
Audio/Visual System and to Add Digital Signage in the Council Chamber from Moffitt
Technology at a Cost Not to Exceed $29,800.85. (Sponsored By: Council President Wood)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2016-A, PAGE 112
Councilor Brown made a motion to adopt the Resolution and Councilor Starnes seconded the
motion. There being no discussion, the Resolution was adopted with the following results:
AYES : STRIPLIN, WOOD, BROWN,
STARNES, WHITESIDE, BOLES,
BOONE 7
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT : NONE
3. RESOLUTION: To Amend the FY2016 Budget and to Release Funds for the Purchase of
One Thousand Forty Eight (1,048) 95-Gallon Garbage Cans and Fifty (50) 35-Gallon Garbage
Cans from Schaefer Systems, Inc. through the H-GAC Purchasing Cooperative (Contract
#GC01-03) for the Sanitation Department at a Cost Not to Exceed $55,177.00. (Sponsored By:
Council President Pro Tempore Striplin)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2016-A, PAGE 113
Council President Pro Tempore Striplin made a motion to adopt the Resolution and Councilor
Boles seconded the motion. Councilor Boles requested that trash cans be delivered to Silver
Creek Circle in District 6. There being no further discussion, the Resolution was adopted with
the following results:
AYES : STRIPLIN, WOOD, BROWN,
STARNES, WHITESIDE, BOLES,
BOONE 7
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT : NONE
4. RESOLUTION: To Release Funds for the Purchase of One (1) 2013 Bobcat 3400XL Utility
Vehicle from Capital Tractor, Inc. for the Parks & Recreation Department at a Cost Not to
Exceed $11,225.00. (Sponsored By: Councilor Boone)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2016-A, PAGE 114
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Councilor Boone 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, BOLES,
BOONE 7
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT : NONE
COMMENTS FROM PERSONS PRESENT:
Jon Lee Finnegan, 211 Deer Trace, addressed the Council regarding the issue of vehicles parked
on residential lawns. Ms. Finnegan stated she has brought this matter to the Council’s attention
since 2009. The City of Montgomery has recently amended their ordinance to include more
severe penalties for repeat offenses of vehicles parked on residential lawns. Ms. Finnegan noted
that parking on lawns is not attractive and detracts from those property owners who care about
their homes and their lawns.
CLOSING COMMENTS:
Mayor Gillespie thanked other City departments which operate more behind the scenes,
including the City Clerk, Finance, Human Resources, and Planning Departments. It takes all to
move this mechanized service-oriented organization forward, including the Council.
Councilor Whiteside thanked Sanitation Superintendent Tracy Simpson for visiting residences
in his district door-to-door with information on the sanitation schedule.
Councilor Boles wished all a Happy 4th of July. Councilor Boles will not be present at the next
meeting due to being in attendance at the graduation of his daughter in Texas.
Council President Wood thanked each employee for the job they do for the City and thanked
Councilors for their continued work in their committees.
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 (7-0) at 6:31 p.m.
APPROVED:
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Cathy Dickerson
City Clerk
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Willie L. Wood, Jr., President
Prattville City Council