Minutes 2013-11-051
PRATTVILLE CITY COUNCIL
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2013
6:02 P.M.
The Prattville City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, November 5, 2013, at 6:02 p.m.
in the Council Chambers at City Hall. After the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag,
Councilor Chambliss gave the invocation. Roll was called and all councilors were recorded as
being present.
THE CHARACTER TRAIT OF THE MONTH IS INITIATIVE: Recognizing and doing
what needs to be done before I am asked to do it.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: City Council Meeting October 15, 2013 and Work Session
October 21, 2013. Councilor Boone made a motion to approve the minutes and Councilor
Starnes seconded the motion. The minutes were adopted (7-0).
COMMENTS FROM PERSONS PRESENT REGARDING TONIGHT’S AGENDA:
Dr. Jerry Cimis, 141 North Chestnut Street, Prattville, addressed the Council regarding
Agenda Item #2.Dr. Cimis shared his concerns regarding the zoning of the property
associated with Agenda Item# 2. Dr. Cimis believes the property is currently zoned for
residential and it would not be able to be used for public use.
MAYOR’S REPORT:
Mayor Gillespie was granted a point of personal privilege to recognize individuals who have
been promoted in the Prattville Fire Department. Fire Chief Terry Brown, Captain Joshua
Bingham, Captain Kory Russell, Sgt. Mark Alford, Sgt. Troy Aadson, and Sgt. James Miller
and their families joined the mayor at the dais. Chief Brown thanked Human Resources
Director Lisa Thrash and her staff and the Fire Committee for their roles in the promotion
process. These employees are highly educated and well trained. The Chief was proud of each
of them. The Mayor thanked the employees.
The Mayor thanked the Elmore County Commission for their partnership with the City in the
Alabama Transportation Rehabilitation and Improvement Program (ATRIP).
The Mayor thanked Urban Management crews for cutting weeded lots and saving money for
the City.
Veterans Day will be celebrated at the Autauga County Court House on Monday, November
11th at 11:00 a.m. Council President Wood will be speaking on behalf of the City that day.
November 10th through the 16th is Military Appreciation Week. A banner will be hung out side
of City Hall to bring attention to this event.
On November 14th there will be a joint proclamation signing by the River Region Mayors and
Military officials at 9:00 a.m. at the Wright Brothers Park.
Today is the one year anniversary of this Quadrennium. The Mayor passed out Mayoral coins
to the Council. Councilor Boles thanked the Mayor for the coin.
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Council President Wood thanked the Mayor for the mayoral coin and congratulated the Fire
Department employees that were recognized tonight. The Council President thanked all City
employees for their hard work.
REPORT FROM COUNCIL ON SPECIAL COMMITTEES:
Councilor Starnes reported that the Building Committee met on October 29th to discuss the
Doster Project, which Agenda Item# 2 will authorize the Mayor to begin negotiations on, and
the demolition of the Gloria Plant building.
Councilor Boone announced that the Parks and Recreation Committee will meet on
November 6th at 4:30 p.m. at the Doster Center.
Council President Wood reported that the Finance Committee met on October 28, 2013 to
discuss certain aspects of the budget.
CONSENT AGENDA:
1. ORDINANCE: To Amend Ordinance Book 2013, Page 034 To Prohibit the Use of
Compression Brakes With the Exception of Public Safety Vehicles, Emergencies, and Vehicles
With Proper Noise Control. (Sponsored By: Councilor Chambliss)
ORDINANCE BOOK 2013, PAGE 047
2. ORDINANCE: To Surplus One (1) Vehicle from the Fire Department. (Sponsored By:
Councilor Boles)
ORDINANCE BOOK 2013, PAGE 048
3. ORDINANCE: To Surplus Two (2) Vehicles from the Police Department. (Sponsored By:
Councilor Chambliss)
ORDINANCE BOOK 2013, PAGE 049
4. ORDINANCE: To Surplus Equipment from the Parks and Recreation Department.
(Sponsored By: Councilor Boone)
ORDINANCE BOOK 2013, PAGE 050
5. ORDINANCE: To Surplus Equipment from the Wastewater Department. (Sponsored By:
Council President Pro Tempore Striplin)
ORDINANCE BOOK 2013, PAGE 051
Council President Pro Tempore Striplin made a motion to accept the Consent Agenda 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 Boles seconded the motion. The
rules were suspended (7-0). The Consent Agenda was accepted (7-0). There being no
discussion, the Consent Agenda was adopted with the following results:
AYES : STRIPLIN, BROWN, STARNES,
WOOD, CHAMBLISS, BOLES,
BOONE 7
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NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT : NONE
AGENDA
1. RESOLUTION: To Rescind the Public Works Portion of the 2013-2014 Budget.
(Sponsored By: Councilor Chambliss) FROM THE FLOOR/HELD OVER FROM
OCTOBER 15, 2013
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Councilor Chambliss thanked the Mayor for his work with this portion of the budget and
requested that the Council vote in opposition to the Resolution. He stated that communication
is key and looks forward to future Council Committee meetings to discuss this matter further.
There being no further discussion, the Resolution failed with the following results:
AYES : 0
NAYS : STRIPLIN, BROWN, STARNES,
WOOD, CHAMBLISS, BOLES,
BOONE 7
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT : NONE
2. RESOLUTION: To Authorize the Mayor to Negotiate Terms and Conditions to Purchase
Additional City Property for the Parks and Recreation Department. (Sponsored By: Councilor
Starnes)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2013, PAGE 152
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, CHAMBLISS, BOLES,
BOONE 7
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT : NONE
3. RESOLUTION: To Amend the FY2014 Budget and to Authorize the Mayor to Execute a
Cable Television Franchise Management Service Agreement with Local Government Services,
LLC at a Cost Not to Exceed $11,000.00. (Sponsored By: Council President Wood)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2013, PAGE 153
Council President Pro Tempore Striplin 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,
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BOONE 7
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT : NONE
4. RESOLUTION: To Authorize the Mayor to Enter into an Agreement with FBAC for
Actuarial Services at a Cost of $5,000.00. (Sponsored By: Council President Wood)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2013, PAGE 154
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 enter into an Agreement with Sain Associates, Inc. to provide
Engineering Services in an Amount Not to Exceed $24,000.00 (Net Cost to City Not to
Exceed $4,800.00) for the Resurfacing of Sixth Street Project No. STPMN-UR12 (600).
(Sponsored By: Councilor Brown)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2013, PAGE 155
Councilor Brown made a motion to adopt the Resolution and Councilor Boone seconded the
motion. Council President Wood asked if this was part of the ATRIP project. City Engineer
Robby Anderson explained that this is the City’s MPO allocation. There being 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 Release Funds for the Purchase of One (1) 2014 Dodge R2500 Truck
from Ben Atkinson Motors through State Contract #T191L for the Engineering Department at
a Cost of $27,728.00. (Sponsored By: Councilor Brown)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2013, PAGE 156
Councilor Brown 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
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NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT : NONE
7. RESOLUTION: To Release Funds for the Purchase of Two (2) 2013 or Newer Chevrolet
Tahoe PPV Vehicles from Capitol Chevrolet through State Contract # T191L for the Fire
Department at a Cost of $53,180.00. (Sponsored By: Councilor Boles)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2013, PAGE 157
Councilor Boles made a motion to adopt the Resolution and Councilor Chambliss 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
8. RESOLUTION: To Amend the FY2014 Budget and to Release Funds for the Purchase of
One (1) T630 Bobcat Compact Tractor Loader from Capital Tractor, Inc. through NJPA
Purchasing Cooperative Contract #060311-CEC for the Urban Management Department at a
Cost Not to Exceed $44,427.00 (Net Cost to City Not to Exceed $19,427.00).
(Sponsored By: Councilor Boone)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2013, PAGE 158
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, BROWN, STARNES,
WOOD, CHAMBLISS, BOLES,
BOONE 7
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT : NONE
COMMENTS FROM PERSONS PRESENT:
John Da’Voe, 510 Vindale Road, Prattville addressed the Council to request that the Mayor or
a member of the Council give the invocation at his World Aids Day program and to promote
the event. The event is scheduled for December 1, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. Mayor Gillespie asked
that Mr. Da’Voe speak with the City Attorney regarding the name he has chosen for the event.
CLOSING COMMENTS:
Council President Wood thanked everyone for attending tonight’s meeting and remind all
that the Veterans Day event will be held on November 11th at 11:00 a.m. at the Autauga
County Court House.
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ADJOURN:
There being no further business to come before the Council, Councilor Boles made a motion
to adjourn and Council President Pro Tempore Striplin seconded the motion. The meeting
adjourned at 6:46 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