Minutes 2015-11-17
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PRATTVILLE CITY COUNCIL
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2015
6:00 P.M.
The Prattville City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, November 17, 2015, 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
recorded as present.
THE CHARACTER TRAIT OF THE MONTH IS WISDOM: Seeing and responding to
life situations from a perspective that transcends my current circumstances.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: City Council Meeting and Public Hearing November 3, 2015.
Councilor Boone made a motion to adopt the minutes and Councilor Starnes seconded the
motion. With no discussion, the minutes were adopted (7-0).
COMMENTS FROM PERSONS PRESENT REGARDING TONIGHT’S AGENDA:
None
MAYOR’S REPORT:
Mayor Gillespie requested a point of privilege and asked Police Chief Mark Thompson and Lt.
David Fowler to come forward. Chief Thompson and Lt. Fowler presented a Police Service
Award plaque to James Jones, owner of The Medicine Shoppe, and his staff for their
assistance during the Take Back Initiative. During this initiative, 114.5 pounds of unwanted
prescription drugs were turned in by the public.
Mayor Gillespie and Council President Wood attended the National League of Cities
Conference in Nashville, Tennessee from November 4-8, 2015. Along with thirty-five other
cities nationwide, the City of Prattville was recognized by the National League of Cities for
achieving the 5 Gold Medal Award in the “Let’s Move! Cities, Towns, and Counties” program.
The City worked in cooperation with the Autauga County Board of Education to achieve the
five goals. Mayor Gillespie thanked Executive Assistant Teresa Lee for her assistance in
developing this program for the City of Prattville.
Ms. Lee stated that this accomplishment was due to a partnership with the Autauga County
Board of Education. She also thanked Parks and Recreation Kellie Cook for her assistance
with developing a Recreation Plan.
There was a tremendous turnout for Veteran’s Day. Mayor Gillespie expressed pride that
Prattville retains its patriotism and small town feel.
The Farm City Banquet will be held on Thursday, November 19, 2015.
City offices will be closed for Thanksgiving on November 26 and November 27, 2015. The
Sanitation Department has an adjusted schedule and information is available on the website.
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The Tree Lighting event will be held on Monday, November 30, 2015.
The Mayor added that our hearts and thoughts and prayers are with the citizens of Paris
following the acts of terrorism last Friday evening.
REPORT FROM COUNCIL ON SPECIAL COMMITTEES:
Councilor Boone reported that Lose and Associates will present the Parks and Recreation
Master Plan to the Council at the December 1, 2015 meeting.
REPORT ON THE STATUS OF CITY FINANCES:
Finance Director Doug Moseley presented the finance reports for October 2015. The
Unaudited General Fund Revenue report showed revenue was down $177,455.63 compared to
the prior year. This is due to the ambulance contract with Autauga County. The expense of gas
and vehicles is also reduced due to this change.
The Tax Breakdown Comparison report compared October 2015 to the prior year.
The Unaudited Expenses by Department report showed that departments are in-line with the
budget. In the past the City has financed the liability coverage. This year the premium was
paid in cash – this will save approximately $20-30,000 in interest.
The Wastewater Enterprise Fund Income Statement showed the department in-line with the
budget.
The Sanitation Enterprise Fund Income Statement showed the department in-line with the
budget.
The Judicial Special Revenue Fund Income Statement showed the department in-line with
the budget. Revenue is down, but the department is catching up. The balance in the suspense
account is low.
The Bank Balances report showed a total cash balance of $15,251,157.36 as of October 30,
2015.
The City Wide Accounts Payable and Debt Balances report show total debt at $40,186,832.83
as of October 30, 2015.
CONSENT AGENDA:
1. RESOLUTION: To Declare IVS, Inc. d/b/a AngelTrax a Non-Responsible Bidder for Bid
No. 015-009. (Sponsored By: Councilor Starnes)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2015-A, PAGE 143
2. RESOLUTION: To Declare Voice Products, Inc. a Non-Responsible Bidder for Bid No.
015-009. (Sponsored By: Councilor Starnes)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2015-A, PAGE 144
3. RESOLUTION: To Declare Digital Ally, Inc. a Non-Responsible Bidder for Bid No. 015-
009. (Sponsored By: Councilor Starnes)
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RESOLUTION BOOK 2015-A, PAGE 145
4. RESOLUTION: To Declare Taser International, Inc. a Non-Responsible Bidder for Bid
No. 015-009. (Sponsored By: Councilor Starnes)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2015-A, PAGE 146
5. RESOLUTION: To Declare Municipal Emergency Services Inc. a Non-Responsible
Bidder for Bid No. 015-010. (Sponsored By: Councilor Boles)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2015-A, PAGE 147
6. RESOLUTION: To Surplus Various Equipment from the Wastewater Department.
(Sponsored By: Council President Pro Tempore Striplin)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2015-A, PAGE 148
7. RESOLUTION: To Surplus Various Equipment from the Urban Management
Department. (Sponsored By: Councilor Boone)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2015-A, PAGE 149
Councilor Brown made a motion to place Items #1-7 on a Consent Agenda and Council
President Pro Tempore Striplin seconded the motion. The items were placed on a consent
agenda (7-0). Councilor Boles 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, BROWN, STARNES,
WOOD, WHITESIDE, BOONE, BOLES 7
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT : NONE
AGENDA:
1. RESOLUTION: To Award Bid No. 015-009 to VIEVU for the Purchase of Self-Contained
Single Switch Operational Body Worn Video Cameras for the Police Department at a Cost of
$26,988.50.(Sponsored By: Councilor Starnes)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2015-A, PAGE 150
Councilor Starnes 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, BROWN, STARNES,
WOOD, WHITESIDE, BOONE, BOLES 7
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT : NONE
2. RESOLUTION: To Award Bid No. 015-010 to NAFECO for the Purchase of Turnout Gear
for the Fire Department at a Cost of $29,424.00. (Sponsored By: Councilor Boles)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2015-A, PAGE 151
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Councilor Boles made a motion to adopt the Resolution and Councilor Whiteside 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:
Anne DiPrizio, 300 Block of Cambridge, addressed the Council regarding bullying and being
considerate of others.
CLOSING COMMENTS:
Council President Pro Tempore Striplin thanked the Urban Management Department for the
colorful display of flowers downtown.
Councilor Brown wished all a very Happy Thanksgiving.
Council President Wood thanked City employees, the administration, and the Council for
their hard work, and encouraged Councilors to continue their work in committees. Council
President Wood wished all a Blessed Thanksgiving.
ADJOURN:
There being no further business to come before the council, Councilor Boles made a motion to
adjourn and Councilor Whiteside seconded the motion. The meeting adjourned (7-0) at 6:24
p.m.
APPROVED:
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Cathy Dickerson
City Clerk
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Willie L. Wood, Jr., President
Prattville City Council