Minutes 2014-09-02
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PRATTVILLE CITY COUNCIL
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2014
6:02 P.M.
The Prattville City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, September 2, 2014, at 6:02
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 DILIGENCE: Investing all my energy
to complete the tasks assigned to me.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: City Council Meeting and Public Hearing August 19, 2014;
City Council Special Called Meeting August 26, 2014; and City Council Budget Work Session
August 26, 2014. Councilor Brown made a motion to approve the minutes and Council
President Pro Tempore Striplin seconded the motion. There being no discussion, the minutes
were approve (7-0).
COMMENTS FROM PERSONS PRESENT REGARDING TONIGHT’S AGENDA:
None
MAYOR’S REPORT:
Mayor Gillespie requested a Point of Privilege. The Mayor introduced State Trooper Jack
Clark, a resident of Prattville, and recognized him on his recent promotion to Lt. Colonel.
Trooper Clark stated that it was an honor to serve the State of Alabama and an honor to be a
resident of the City of Prattville.
The Mayor and Patty VanderWal, Chamber of Commerce, presented a new tourism brochure
to the Council. The brochure was developed by the Chamber of Commerce Tourism
Committee and highlights sites, shops and eateries in Prattville. Teresa Lee serves on the
Tourism Committee. The brochure will be placed in hotels, businesses, Mayor’s office, and the
Chamber, as well as welcome centers state-wide. This brochure will serve as an economic
development tool.
The Way Off Broadway Theater will present a comedy “Bargains” beginning on Thursday,
September 4, 2014.
On September 12, 2014, Prattville’s 175th Year Celebration will be held, featuring the
rededication of the Musgrove Fountain. The event will be held at Heritage Park from 6 – 10
p.m.
The Yokohama Tire LPGA Classic will be held September 18-21, 2014. Department heads and
tournament staff have worked hard preparing for the tournament and for the influx of visitors
to the City.
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The FY2014-2015 Budget was officially before the Council for consideration. Mayor Gillespie
noted that Finance Director Doug Moseley and Human Resources Director Lisa Thrash
worked many hours in the preparation of the budget.
REPORT FROM COUNCIL ON SPECIAL COMMITTEES: None
CONSENT AGENDA
1. 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: Council President Pro Tempore Striplin)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2014-B, PAGE 137
2. 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 Chambliss)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2014-B, PAGE 138
3. RESOLUTION: To Authorize the City Attorney to File “Weed Liens” on Certain
Properties. (Sponsored By: Council President Pro Tempore Striplin)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2014-B, PAGE 139
Councilor Chambliss made a motion to place Items #1-3 on a Consent Agenda and Councilor
Boles seconded the motion. Councilor Boles asked if the total amount of the weed lien was on
the attachment. City Attorney David McDowell responded that the total dollar amount was
listed on the invoice, but the procedure is to place the lien on the property tax bill. The
Consent Agenda was accepted (7-0). There being no further discussion, the Consent Agenda
was adopted with the following results:
AYES : STRIPLIN, BROWN, STARNES,
WOOD, CHAMBLISS, BOLES,
BOONE 7
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT : NONE
AGENDA
1. RESOLUTION: To Authorize the Mayor to Enter into an Agreement with Marcus Cable of
Alabama, LLC, for the Purchase of a Communications Tower and Property at a Cost Not to
Exceed $80,000.00, and to Release Additional Funds for Improvements at a Cost Not to
Exceed $48,000.00. (Sponsored By: Councilor Boles) HELD FROM AUGUST 5, 2014 &
AUGUST 19, 2014
RESOLUTION BOOK 2014-B, PAGE 140
This Resolution was held from the August 5, 2014 and August 19, 2014 meetings. There being
no discussion, the Resolution was adopted with the following results:
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AYES : STRIPLIN, BROWN, STARNES,
WOOD, CHAMBLISS, BOLES,
BOONE 7
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT : NONE
2. RESOLUTION: To Adopt the City of Prattville Fiscal Year 2014/2015 General Operating
Fund, Gas Tax Fund, Debt Service Fund, Capital Projects Fund, Sanitation Enterprise Fund,
Wastewater Enterprise Fund, and Judicial Special Revenue Fund Budgets. (Sponsored By:
Council President Wood) HELD UNTIL SEPTEMBER 16, 2014
Council President Pro Tempore Striplin made a motion to adopt the Resolution and Councilor
Chambliss seconded the motion. Councilor Boles made a motion to hold the Resolution for
two weeks and Councilor Starnes seconded the motion. There being no discussion, the
Resolution was held until the September 16, 2014 meeting with the following results:
AYES : STRIPLIN, BROWN, STARNES,
WOOD, CHAMBLISS, BOLES,
BOONE 7
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT : NONE
3. RESOLUTION: To Award Bid No. 014-012 to Long-Lewis of the River Region, Inc. for
the Purchase of One (1) 2014 or Newer Crew Cab ¾ Ton 2WD Pickup at a Cost Not to Exceed
$27,789.00. (Sponsored By: Councilor Brown)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2014-B, PAGE 141
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, BROWN, STARNES,
WOOD, CHAMBLISS, BOLES,
BOONE 7
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT : NONE
4. RESOLUTION: To Award Bid of Contracts for CDBG Project No. LR-CE-PF-13-008 for
the Field of Dreams Project to Holley-Henley Builders, Inc. at a Total Cost Not to Exceed
$506,731.32. (Sponsored By: Councilor Chambliss)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2014-B, PAGE 142
Councilor Chambliss made a motion to adopt the Resolution and Council President Pro
Tempore Striplin seconded the motion. Councilor Boles thanked David Lewis, YMCA, the
Mayor and Council, and others involved in this project. Councilor Chambliss recognized
Jeffery Keith, YMCA, stating that he has been instrumental in this project. Councilor
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Chambliss also expressed appreciation to Sara Byard, Central Alabama Regional Planning
Commission, and David Lewis, YMCA, for their efforts in this project. 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
5. RESOLUTION: A Resolution Authorizing the Redemption and Retirement of the City’s
General Obligation Economic Development Improvement Warrants, Series 2007. (Sponsored
By: Council President Wood)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2014-B, PAGE 143
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, BROWN, STARNES,
WOOD, CHAMBLISS, BOLES,
BOONE 7
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT : NONE
COMMENTS FROM PERSONS PRESENT: None
CLOSING COMMENTS:
Mayor Gillespie thanked the Council, department heads and superintendents for their hard
work. The City would not be the great city that it is without these efforts.
Councilor Starnes apologized to the constituents of District 4 and to the City of Prattville for
missing meetings and the budget hearing. Councilor Starnes was in South Korea for the Army
National Guard for three weeks and had the rare opportunity to work with the Korean army.
Councilor Starnes added it is great to be back in the United States and in the City of Prattville.
Council President Wood thanked all those in attendance and thanked employees for all they
do. The Budget has been presented to the Council and held for two weeks. This allows time to
make any adjustments. Council President Wood stated his desire to pass a budget at the next
meeting and encouraged communication with the Mayor and department heads.
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 6:22
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