Minutes 2014-04-01
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PRATTVILLE CITY COUNCIL
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
TUESDAY, APRIL 1, 2014
6:00 P.M.
The Prattville City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, April 1, 2014, 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 CREATIVITY: Approaching a need, a
task, or an idea from a new perspective.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: City Council Minutes March 18, 2014.
Councilor Starnes made a motion to approve the minutes and Councilor Boles seconded the
motion. There being no discussion, the minutes were approved (7-0).
COMMENTS FROM PERSONS PRESENT REGARDING TONIGHT’S AGENDA:
None
MAYOR’S REPORT:
Mayor Gillespie was granted a point of privilege to allow Art Guild President Sherry George to
present Director of Autauga Interfaith Care Center (AICC) and Councilor Denise Brown, with
a check for $419.00 to benefit AICC. The funds were raised at the 3rd Annual Art Guild Soup
Cook-off. Mrs. George thanked all of the Art Guild volunteers and especially thanked Sarita
Gish, who donated pottery to be sold for this event. Mrs. George also thanked Chappy’s Deli,
Chick-Fi-La, Sugar B’s Bakery, Longhorn Steakhouse, the City of Prattville and especially the
Preforming Arts Department for helping with this event.
The Mayor thanked the Art Guild, and stated that it is one of the City’s quality of life
programs.
The Mayor congratulated Performing Arts employee Barbara Simpson and Parks and
Recreation Director Kellie Cook, as well as all the other departments that helped get ready for
the Fountain City Arts Festival.
The Mayor reminded everyone that April is both Child Abuse Prevention and Autism
Awareness Month.
April 2nd is National Walking Day, and the Mayor encouraged everyone to get out and walk, to
promote health and wellness in the City of Prattville.
The girls’ softball opening day will be on Saturday, April 5th, at 9:00 a.m., at Newton Park.
Historic Walking Tours at begin this Saturday 10:00 a.m. at Prattauga Museum, and will run
every Saturday this month. These tours are sponsored by Alabama Tourism.
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The Mayor asked that the Council move forward on Agenda Item # 2, and thanked Head of
Engineering Robby Anderson and Head of Planning Joel Duke for all their hard work on this
project.
The Mayor thanked Jackson and Thornton for the thorough job that they did on the audit.
The Mayor thanked the City Council and City employees for all their hard work, as well as the
citizens of Prattville.
Council President Wood recognized that Pastor Dickerson and the Prattville Youth Mentoring
Group were in attendance.
REPORT FROM COUNCIL ON SPECIAL COMMITTEES:
None
AGENDA
1. 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, PAGE 041
Councilor Chambliss 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
2. RESOLUTION: To Award Bid No. 014-004 to Wiregrass Construction Co., Inc. for
Roadway Improvements in the Hearthstone and Pendlebrooke Subdivisions at a Total Cost
Not to Exceed $206,943.20. (Sponsored By: Councilor Brown)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2014, PAGE 042
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
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3. RESOLUTION: To Release Funds for the Purchase of One (1) 2014 John Deere 5115M
Utility Tractor from Snead Ag Supply & Services through State Contract #T222 for the Urban
Management Department at a Cost Not to Exceed $51,913.00. (Sponsored By: Councilor
Boone)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2014, PAGE 043
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, BROWN, STARNES,
WOOD, CHAMBLISS, BOLES,
BOONE 7
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT : NONE
4. RESOLUTION: To Re-Appoint F.J. Macready to the Board of Zoning Adjustments.
(Sponsored By: Councilor Boles)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2014, PAGE 044
Councilor Boles 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 Appoint the Fire Chief and Police Chief. (Sponsored By: Council
President Wood)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2014, PAGE 045
Councilor Starnes 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
6. RESOLUTION: To Appoint Louis C. Colley as Municipal Court Judge. (Sponsored By:
Council President Wood)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2014, PAGE 046
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Council President Pro Tempore Striplin 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, BROWN, STARNES,
WOOD, CHAMBLISS, BOLES,
BOONE 7
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT : NONE
7. RESOLUTION: To set a Public Hearing to Rezone Property Located at 2578 Cobbs Ford
Road from FAR to B-2. (Sponsored By: Councilor Chambliss)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2014, PAGE 047
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
Councilor Chambliss introduced the Ordinance printed in Resolution Book 2014, Page 047.
Councilor Chambliss made a motion to adopt the Ordinance and Councilor Boles seconded
the motion. By point of order, the Ordinance will hold over until after the public hearing on
May 6, 2014.
8. RESOLUTION: To Set a Public Hearing to Rezone Property Located at County Road 4 at
Buena Vista Blvd. from R-3 to R-5. (Sponsored By: Councilor Boone)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2014, PAGE 048
Councilor Boone made a motion to adopt the Resolution and Councilor Chambliss seconded
the motion. Councilor Boone stated that this rezoning does not affect the home located on the
Buena Vista property. 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
Councilor Boone introduced the Ordinance printed in Resolution Book 2014, Page 048.
Councilor Boone made a motion to adopt the Ordinance and Council President Pro Tempore
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Striplin seconded the motion. By point of order, the Ordinance will hold over until after the
public hearing on May 6, 2014.
COMMENTS FROM PERSONS PRESENT:
Linda Scull, 171 S. Northington Street, Prattville, addressed the Council regarding Section 63
(Swimming and Wading Pools) of the City’s Code of Ordinances. The section requires any
pools to have a five foot fence around them. Mrs. Skull asked that the Council amend this
section to exclude above ground pools.
CLOSING COMMENTS:
Councilor Brown called a Streets Committee meeting for Wednesday, April 9th at 3:00 p.m.
Councilor Starnes called a Building Committee meeting for Thursday, April 7th at 4:00 p.m.
Councilor Boles called a Fire Committee meeting for Thursday, April 10th at 4:00 p.m.
Council President Wood thanked the Prattville Youth Mentoring Group for attending the
meeting and hopes they continue to show interest in the City’s business.
The Council President also thanked all who participated with the North Highland Park
Community Fun Day. They were able to make a $500.00 donation to Autauga County
Improvement Association.
ADJOURN:
There being no further business to come before the Council, Councilor Stares made a motion
to adjourn and Councilor Boles seconded the motion. The meeting adjourned at 6:33 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