Minutes 2016-04-05
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PRATTVILLE CITY COUNCIL
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
TUESDAY, APRIL 5, 2016
6:00 P.M.
The Prattville City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, April 5, 2016, at 6:00 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 all Councilors were present.
THE CHARACTER TRAIT OF THE MONTH IS FORGIVENESS: Releasing feelings of
resentment.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Public Hearing and City Council Meeting March 15, 2016.
Councilor Starnes made a motion to adopt the minutes and Councilor Brown 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 item #5. Ms. Finnegan
suggested that the City let bids for projects of this nature in the future.
MAYOR’S REPORT:
The Mayor was granted a point of personal privilege to present badges to the newly promoted
Lt. Boles and Sgt. Tousignant of the Prattville Police Department. Both men have recently
been through the promotional process.
Lt. Boles expressed his appreciation to Councilor Boone for visiting the officers on 3rd shift.
He thanked the Council for all that they do and for the equipment that they approve for the
Police Department.
Sgt. Tousignant also thanked the Council for their support of the Police Department.
Mayor Gillespie thanked the families of Lt. Boles and Sgt. Tousignant for their support. He
also thanked Chief Mark Thompson and the Humane Resources Department for getting this
promotional process in place.
Mayor Gillespie reported that there was a great turnout for the Arts Festival this past
weekend despite the heavy rain; between 4 and 6 inches. He thanked Barbara Simpson and
Brittany Glenn for their hard work along with Parks and Recreation Director Kellie Cook and
all the Arts Council volunteers. He also thanked all departments who were out working during
the rain event. He thanked the Council for supporting and locating the funding for the 3 T’s,
because without the time, tools and talent, the City would not have progressed to the degree
that it has.
Jackson Thornton will discuss the audit at the next council meeting.
Opening Day for Girls Softball was rescheduled for Saturday, April 9, 2016 at 9:00 a.m. at
Newton Park.
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The City was honored that the State Bicentennial Commission chose Prattville for its first
informational session last week. On the consent agenda is a resolution to support this effort.
The first Autauga/Prattville local events meeting will be held on April 28, 2016. The Mayor
encouraged all to contact the Mayor’s Executive Assistant Teresa Lee to get involved.
The Community Chorus will hold their Spring Dinner Concert on April 14 and 15, 2016.
REPORT FROM COUNCIL ON SPECIAL COMMITTEES:
Councilor Starnes reported that the Public Safety Committee met on March 25, 2016. Police
Chief Mark Thompson updated the Committee on the new Public Safety Building. This will be
a state of art facility for the Police, Fire and EMT personnel. To set up Neighborhood Watch
citizens should contact Chief Thompson’s office. The next Police and Fire Citizen Academy
will begin April 7, 2016.
Councilor Boles reported that the IT Committee met on March 24, 2016, and requests that the
Council move forward on Item #2.
Councilor Boone reported that the Parks and Recreation Committee met on March 21, 2016 to
discuss safety in City parks, improvements to the Cooters Pond area and the upcoming
budget.
CONSENT AGENDA
1. RESOLUTION: To Surplus Equipment from the Wastewater Department. (Sponsored By:
Council President Pro Tempore Striplin)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2016, PAGE 062
2. RESOLUTION: To Surplus Two (2) Vehicles and Various Equipment from the Police
Department. (Sponsored By: Councilor Starnes)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2016, PAGE 063
3. RESOLUTION: To Set a Public Hearing to Declare Various Weeded Lots to be a Public
Nuisance and Ordering Their Abatement per Title 11, Chapter 67 of the Code of Alabama,
1975, as Amended. (Sponsored By: Councilor Starnes)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2016, PAGE 064
4. RESOLUTION: To Endorse and Support the Efforts of the Alabama Bicentennial
Commission. (Sponsored By: Council President Pro Tempore Striplin)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2016, PAGE 065
5. RESOLUTION: To Authorize the Mayor to Submit an Application to the National
Resources Conservation Service for Emergency Watershed Protection Programs Funds for
Repair of the Drainage Ditch Located Behind Mara Court. (Sponsored By: Councilor Boles)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2016, PAGE 066
Councilor Boles made a motion to place Items 1-5 on a consent agenda and Councilor Starnes
seconded the motion. Items 1-5 were placed on a consent agenda (7-0). Council President Pro
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Tempore Striplin made a motion to adopt the consent agenda and Councilor Whiteside
seconded the motion. The consent agenda was adopted (7-0).
AYES : STRIPLIN, WOOD, BROWN,
STARNES, WHITESIDE, BOLES,
BOONE 7
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT : NONE
AGENDA
1. ORDINANCE: To Exempt Certain “Covered Items” From the Municipal Sales and Use
Tax during the First Full Weekend of August 2016, as Authorized by Act 2006-574, Generally
Referred to as the “Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday” Legislation. (Sponsored By:
Council President Wood)
ORDINANCE BOOK 2016, PAGE 008
Council President Pro Tempore Striplin made a motion to adopt the Ordinance and Councilor
Brown seconded the motion. By point of order it is necessary that the council rules be
suspended if immediate action is to be considered. Councilor Boone made a motion to
suspend the rules and Councilor Whiteside seconded the motion. The rules were suspended
(7-0). 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 Budget and to Release Funds for the Purchase of One (1)
Direct Attached Storage Unit from DELL through State Contract T531 for the Information
Technology Department at a Cost Not to Exceed $12,454.00. (Sponsored By: Councilor Boles)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2016, PAGE 067
Councilor Boles 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
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3. RESOLUTION: To Amend the Budget and to Release Funds in the Amount of $11,724.00
for the City of Prattville’s Local Match Share of the MPO FY2016 Unified Planning and Work
Program (UPWP) Planning Funds. (Sponsored By: Councilor Brown)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2016, PAGE 068
Councilor Brown made a motion to adopt the Resolution and Council President Pro Tempore
Striplin 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
4. RESOLUTION: To Authorize the Mayor to Submit an Application to ADEM for Clean
Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) Project No. CS010254-09 for Restoration of the
Woodvale Drainage Canal at an Estimated Total Cost of $446,000.00, Including Engineering
Costs - (Net Cost to the City $223,000.00). (Sponsored By: Councilor Brown)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2016, PAGE 069
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
5. RESOLUTION: To Authorize the Mayor to Enter into an Agreement with Sain Associates,
Inc. to Provide Engineering Services for the Road and Bridge Project in the South Industrial
Park in an Amount not to Exceed $254,224.00. (Sponsored By: Councilor Brown)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2016, PAGE 070
Councilor Brown made a motion to adopt the Resolution and Councilor Boles 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
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COMMENTS FROM PERSONS PRESENT:
Eddie Barnes, 762 Stapleford Trail, requested that the Council consider amending various
City of Prattville Code sections pertaining to sidewalks. Mr. Barnes is a member of the
Highland Ridge Home Owner’s Association.. He would like the code to be amended to reflect
that the City and not the home owner is responsible for the sidewalks. Mr. Barnes provided
his suggested amendments to the City Clerk and they are made part of the permanent record.
Councilor Starnes thanked Mr. Barnes and announced that he would be attending the next
Home Owner’s Association meeting.
Stanley Boysen, 1860 Sanford Drive, thanked the Council for passing the Ordinance to name
truck routes in the City, re-routing big trucks away from the main city roads. Mr. Boysen also
commended the Prattville Police Department for their quick response and professionalism
during a call to his home. He added that all the City services are great.
Steve Boyer, Smith Avenue, informed the Council of a speeding problem on Smith Avenue
which is near the Intermediate School. He asked that they consider placing a stop sign at
Smith Avenue and Davis Street.
Richard Harrison, 121 Irma Lane, requested that the Council place more regulations on fun
runs in the City. There was a 5k last Saturday, and the one mile marker was located in front of
Mr. Harrison’s home. He explained that the noise was excessive. Councilor Brown stated that
she had gotten a few complaints about residents being blocked in their driveways during the
run. Councilor Whiteside stated that he had spoken to the organization that held the run on
Saturday, and he understands that it was the largest one they have had to oversee and they
would be more than happy to make changes in how future runs are handled. Mayor Gillespie
stated that the Parks and Recreation Department has been working with his office to look at
having my regulations on these types of runs. They hope to have a path or trail that the City
can recommend that the event holders use. The Mayor thanked Mr. Harrison for his
comments.
Jon Lee Finnegan, 211 Deer Trace, requested that the Council adopt an Ordinance outlining
the responsibilities of the homeowners utilizing the new City provided trash cans. She
requested that one of the requirements of the ordinance be that the homeowner only have
cans out on the day of pick-up, and that this requirement be strictly enforced.
CLOSING COMMENTS:
Council President Pro Tempore Striplin thanked City Planner Joel Duke for his many years of
hard work on the project for the new Public Safety Building.
Councilor Starnes recognized Kevin Turner also known as KT. He passed away on March 24,
2016 from ALS (Lou Grigoris disease). He was one of the key players for the State
Championship in 1984 at Prattville High School and graduated from Prattville in 1987. He
went on to play for the University of Alabama and wore #24. After graduation he was drafted
on to the New England Patriots and then to the Philadelphia Eagles. He was diagnosed with
ALS approximately 7 years ago. He became a National Figure for advocating for a cure of
ALS. Councilor Starnes is working with the Council to recognize Kevin Turner and let his
name live on in the City of Prattville.
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ADJOURN:
There being no further business to come before the council, Councilor Boles made a motion to
adjourn and Councilor Boone seconded the motion. The meeting adjourned (7-0) at 6:48 p.m.
APPROVED:
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Cathy Dickerson
City Clerk
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Willie L. Wood, Jr., President
Prattville City Council
SUBMITTED BY:
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Jamie Ferrari
Assistant City Clerk