Minutes 2014-11-04
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PRATTVILLE CITY COUNCIL
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2014
6:03 P.M.
The Prattville City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, November 4, 2014, 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 were recorded as being
present.
THE CHARACTER TRAIT OF THE MONTH IS HOSPITALITY: Cheerfully sharing
food, shelter and friendship with others.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: City Council Meeting and Public Hearing October 21, 2014.
Councilor Boles made a motion to adopt the minutes and Councilor Chambliss 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 reported that next week is Military Appreciation Week. The Prattville Area
Chamber of Commerce has a list of businesses offering discounts and specials to military
members on their website. Area Mayors will be signing a joint proclamation for Military
Appreciation Week in the River Region next Thursday.
Veterans Day is next Tuesday. A ceremony will be held at the Autauga County Courthouse at
11:00 a.m. in honor of all veterans.
The Sanitation schedule will be adjusted for the holiday next week. The City will provide two
drop off locations, in addition to the Recycling Center, on Saturday, November 8th.
A Sidewalk Public Informational Meeting will be held in District 6 on Thursday, November 6th
at the Prattville Intermediate School at 6:00 p.m.
The Mayor stated that it is our duty and our honor to vote. The Mayor thanked the Councilors
for their current service and for all future service they are willing to perform for the
community and state.
REPORT FROM COUNCIL ON SPECIAL COMMITTEES:
None
AGENDA:
1. ORDINANCE: To Amend City Code, Chapter 66, Article IV. Solid Waste, Divisions 1, 2, 3
and 4, Sections 66-387 through 66-495. (Sponsored By: Council President Pro Tempore
Striplin) HELD FROM OCTOBER 21, 2014
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ORDINANCE BOOK 2014, PAGE 035
This Ordinance was introduced at the October 21, 2014 City Council meeting. Councilor
Starnes made a motion to amend lines 22-26 of the Ordinance (Amendment Attached) and
Councilor Boone seconded the motion. Councilor Boles expressed his concern that this
amendment gives one segment of the business community special treatment by not making
them haul off their debris. The Ordinance was amended with the following results:
AYES : STRIPLIN, BROWN, STARNES,
WOOD, CHAMBLISS, BOONE 6
NAYS : BOLES 1
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT : NONE
There being no further discussion, the amended Ordinance was adopted with the following
results:
AYES : STRIPLIN, BROWN, STARNES,
WOOD, CHAMBLISS, BOLES,
BOONE 7
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT : NONE
2. ORDINANCE: To Surplus One (1) Vehicle from the Fire Department. (Sponsored By:
Councilor Boles)
ORDINANCE BOOK 2014, PAGE 036
Councilor Boles made a motion to adopt the Ordinance and Councilor Starnes seconded the
motion. By point of order, it is necessary for the council rules to be suspended if immediate
action is to be considered. Councilor Chambliss made a motion to suspend the rules and
Councilor Brown seconded the motion. The rules were suspended (7-0). There being no
discussion, the Ordinance was adopted with the following results:
AYES : STRIPLIN, BROWN, STARNES,
WOOD, CHAMBLISS, BOLES,
BOONE 7
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT : NONE
3. ORDINANCE: To Declare Ninety-Nine (99) Glock 22 Gen4 Weapons as Surplus for the
Police Department. (Sponsored By: Councilor Chambliss)
ORDINANCE BOOK 2014, PAGE 037
Councilor Chambliss made a motion to adopt the Ordinance and Councilor Starnes seconded
the motion. By point of order, it is necessary for the council rules to be suspended if
immediate action is to be considered. Councilor Boles made a motion to suspend the rules
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and Councilor Boone seconded the motion. The rules were suspended (7-0). There being no
discussion, the Ordinance was adopted with the following results:
AYES : STRIPLIN, BROWN, STARNES,
WOOD, CHAMBLISS, BOLES,
BOONE 7
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT : NONE
4. RESOLUTION: 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 Chambliss)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2014-B, PAGE 172
Councilor Chambliss 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, BROWN, STARNES,
WOOD, CHAMBLISS, BOLES,
BOONE 7
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT : NONE
5. RESOLUTION: To Amend the FY2015 Budget and to Authorize the Release of Funds for
the Purchase of Holsters and Armor Plates for the Police Department at a Total Cost Not to
Exceed $21,203.00. (Sponsored By: Councilor Chambliss)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2014-B, PAGE 173
Councilor Chambliss made a motion to adopt the Resolution and Councilor Starnes seconded
the motion. Councilor Chambliss asked why both the Bullet Proof Vest Reserves and Police
Department/Uniforms budget line items were increasing. Finance Director Doug Mosely
explained that they must both increase to include the reserve amount and the expense in the
budget. There being no further discussion, the Resolution was adopted with the following
results:
AYES : STRIPLIN, BROWN, STARNES,
WOOD, CHAMBLISS, BOLES,
BOONE 7
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT : NONE
6. RESOLUTION: To Declare Low Country Billing Services, Inc. a Non-Responsible Bidder
for Bid No. 014-013. (Sponsored By: Councilor Boles)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2014-B, PAGE 174
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Councilor Boles 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, BROWN, STARNES,
WOOD, CHAMBLISS, BOLES,
BOONE 7
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT : NONE
7. RESOLUTION: To Award Bid No. 014-013 for Ambulance Billing and Collection Services
for the Fire Department to Professional Practice Support, Inc. for a Term Not to Exceed Three
(3) Years. (Sponsored By: Councilor Boles)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2014-B, PAGE 175
Councilor Boles 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, BROWN, STARNES,
WOOD, CHAMBLISS, BOLES,
BOONE 7
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT : NONE
COMMENTS FROM PERSONS PRESENT:
None
CLOSING COMMENTS:
Council President Wood thanked everyone for attended the Council meeting.
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 6:26
p.m.
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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