Minutes 2015-04-07
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PRATTVILLE CITY COUNCIL
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
TUESDAY, APRIL 7, 2015
6:00 P.M.
The Prattville City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, April 7, 2015, 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 all Councilors were present.
THE CHARACTER TRAIT OF THE MONTH IS TRUTHFULNESS: Earning future
trusts by accurately reporting past facts.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: City Council Meeting March 17, 2015.
Councilor Boone made a motion to adopt the minutes and Councilor Whiteside seconded the
motion. There being no discussion, the minutes were adopted (7-0).
COMMENTS FROM PERSONS PRESENT REGARDING TONIGHT’S AGENDA:
John Dozier, 188 Ridgewood Road, Prattville, thanked the Mayor and Council on behalf of the
residents of the College Heights area for the drastic improvements the City has made to the
sewer system. Mr. Dozier asked that the City keep them in their future plans for
improvements.
MAYOR’S REPORT:
Mayor Gillespie thanked Mr. Dozier for his comments. The City is dedicated to improving the
College Heights area.
The Facilities Maintenance Department has installed new LED lighting in the Council
Chambers. The new lights will make videos of public meeting easier to view and save money
on the electric bill.
Board of Education board member Mark Hindman has accepted a position on the Planning
Commission. The Mayor appreciates Superintendent Spence Agee’s willingness to continue to
grow our partnership for the betterment of Prattville and Autauga County.
The next paving project will commence tomorrow evening on East Main Street between
Shady Oak and McQueen Smith Road.
The City has done extensive analysis on the Sanitation Division of Public Works in an effort to
make it more efficient and more effective. As a result of the City’s growth pattern, the routes
have become unbalanced. The City has optimized the routes and will put these changes in
place tentatively on May 4th. All available methods to inform our residents of the changes will
be used. Postcards will be sent to all households affected by the change.
The Mayor thanked the Parks & Recreation Committee for entertaining Agenda Item # 2 and
asked that the Council move forward on that item. The Pratt Pool tile work has proven to be
more costly than estimated, but it is considerably less than the $2.9 million to replace the
pool. This additional investment into America’s Favorite Park will allow our citizens to utilize
this facility for many years to come.
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Agenda Item # 10 will streamline the process for dealing with repeat offenders of the weeded
lots ordinance and reduce time and cost requirements. The Mayor provided the Council with
a list of repeat offenders.
Agenda Item # 11 will save the City over a million dollars over the life of the bonds. This
shows good stewardship of taxpayer dollars and puts the City’s new AA- bond rating and
lower interest rates to good use.
Bassmasters will be in town next week beginning on Wednesday, April 15th for a tournament.
Prattville Girls Softball opens their season on Saturday, April 11th at 9 a.m. The Mayor will be
at Newton Park to throw out the first pitch on opening day.
Councilor Starnes asked for an update on dilapidated structures. The Mayor explained that
his office has been in communication with the property owners and that he hopes to see the
Council take action at the next Council meeting.
Council President Wood thanked the Mayor for his report.
President Wood recognized scouts from troop 111 who were attending the meeting to earn
their citizenship and community merit badges.
REPORT FROM COUNCIL ON SPECIAL COMMITTEES:
None
CONSENT AGENDA:
1. RESOLUTION: To Name Voting Delegate and Alternates for the Alabama League of
Municipalities’ Annual Convention in Tuscaloosa. (Sponsored By: Council President Wood)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2015, Page 029
2. RESOLUTION: To Set a Public Hearing to Grant Restaurant Retail Liquor License to
Alberto Munoz d/b/a The Boathouse Caribbean, LLC. (Sponsored By: Councilor Starnes)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2015, Page 030
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 2015, Page 031
Councilor Brown made a motion to place Items # 1-3 on a Consent Agenda and Councilor
Starnes seconded the motion. The items were placed on a consent agenda (7-0). Councilor
Boles made a motion to adopt the Consent Agenda and Council President Pro Tempore
Striplin 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
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ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT : NONE
AGENDA
1. RESOLUTION: To Amend the Budget and to Authorize the Purchase of One (1) 2008
Chevrolet Impala from ADECA Surplus Property Division at a Cost of $11,500.00 for the
Police Department. (Sponsored By: Councilor Starnes)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2015, Page 032
Councilor Starnes 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
2. RESOLUTION: To Amend the FY2015 Budget and to Release Funds to Faulkner Tile,
Inc. in an Amount not to Exceed $39,715.00 for the Repair of the Tile at Pratt Pool for the
Parks and Recreation Department. (Sponsored By: Councilor Boone)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2015, Page 033
Councilor Boone 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
3. RESOLUTION: To Award Bid No. 015-002 to J & M Displays for the July 4th Fireworks
Display Program at a Cost of $17,000.00. (Sponsored By: Councilor Boone)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2015, Page 034
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
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4. RESOLUTION: To Release Funds for the Purchase of One (1) John Deere 997
Commercial Mower from Sunsouth, LLC or John Deere Company through NJPA Purchasing
Cooperative Contract #070313-DAC for the Public Works Department/Urban Management
Division at a Cost Not to Exceed $16,016.00. (Sponsored By: Councilor Boone)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2015, Page 035
Councilor Boone 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
5. ORDINANCE: To Surplus Two (2) Vehicles and Various Equipment from the Police
Department. (Sponsored By: Councilor Starnes)
ORDINANCE BOOK 2015, Page 013
Councilor Starnes made a motion to adopt the Ordinance and Councilor Boone seconded the
motion. By point of order, it is necessary that the council rules be suspended if immediate
action is to be considered. Council President Pro Tempore Striplin 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
6. ORDINANCE: To Surplus One (1) Vehicle and Fourteen (14) Eagle Traffic Signals from
the Engineering Department. (Sponsored By: Councilor Brown)
ORDINANCE BOOK 2015, Page 014
Councilor Brown made a motion to adopt the Ordinance and Council President Pro Tempore
Striplin 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 Boles 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
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ABSENT : NONE
7. ORDINANCE: To Surplus One (1) Vehicle and One (1) Tractor from the Public Works
Department/Wastewater Division. (Sponsored By: Council President Pro Tempore Striplin)
ORDINANCE BOOK 2015, Page 015
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 Starnes 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
8. ORDINANCE: To Amend City of Prattville Code, Chapter 105 Buildings and Building
Regulations, Article 1 – In General, Section 105-24 Amendments. (Sponsored By: Councilor
Boles)
ORDINANCE BOOK 2015, Page 016
Councilor Boles made a motion to adopt the Ordinance and Councilor Boone seconded the
motion. By point of order, it is necessary that the council rules be suspended if immediate
action is to be considered. Councilor Brown 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
9. ORDINANCE: To Amend City of Prattville Code, Chapter 54, Article III – Special Events,
Section 54-96 Permit Applications; Fees, Subsection (D). (Sponsored By: Councilor Boone)
ORDINANCE BOOK 2015, Page 017
Councilor Boone 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. Council President Pro Tempore Striplin made a motion to suspend
the rules and Councilor Starnes 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,
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BOONE 7
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT : NONE
10. ORDINANCE: To Repeal Section 46-3 of City of Prattville Code, Chapter 46, Nuisances,
Article I - In General and to Adopt an Amended Weeded Lots Procedure and Establish an
Alternate Procedure for the Repeated Maintenance of Noxious and Overgrown Grass
and Weeds by the City. (Sponsored By: Councilor Boles)
ORDINANCE BOOK 2015, Page 018
Councilor Boles 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. Council President Pro Tempore Striplin made a motion to suspend
the rules and Councilor Whiteside seconded the motion. The rules were suspended (7-0).
Councilor Boles asked the Mayor to explain how the changes in this Ordinance will streamline
the weeded lots process. Mayor Gillespie explained that the City will be able to move forward
on properties who are repeat offenders without having to waste resources, such as sending
certified letters. It will save the City time and money. There being no further 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
11. ORDINANCE: An Ordinance Authorizing the Issuance and Making Provision for the
Payment of $12,280,000.00 General Obligation Refunding Warrants, Series 2015.
(Sponsored By: Council President Wood)
ORDINANCE BOOK 2015, Page 019
Councilor Brown made a motion to adopt the Ordinance and Council President Pro Tempore
Striplin 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 Boles 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
COMMENTS FROM PERSONS PRESENT:
Fred Nobles owns the property at 859 Washington Ferry Road, Prattville. Mr. Nobles thanked
the Council for the opportunities the City has given him to repair or demolish the dilapidated
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structure on his property. Mr. Nobles informed the Council that he would be tearing the
structure down within 30 days.
Reverend John Davis, 741 Martin Luther King Street, Prattville, thanked the Council for
passing Agenda Item # 9.
CLOSING COMMENTS:
The Mayor recognized former Councilor Gene Hall and former employee Edward Clinton.
The Mayor thanked the Council for all of their hard work.
Council President Wood thanked all employees and Council Committees. He encouraged the
committees to continue to meet regularly.
ADJOURN:
There being no further business to come before the council, Councilor Boles made a motion to
adjourn and Councilor Starnes seconded the motion. The meeting adjourned (7-0) at 6:36
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