Minutes 2013-07-021
PRATTVILLE CITY COUNCIL
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
TUESDAY, JULY 2, 2013
6:05 P.M.
The Prattville City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, July 2, 2013, at 6:05 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 Councilor Chambliss was recorded
as being absent.
THE CHARACTER TRAIT OF THE MONTH IS JUSTICE: Taking personal
responsibility to uphold what is pure, right and true.
Council President Wood recognized State Representative Paul Beckman, who was in
attendance.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Public Hearing June 18, 2013 and City Council Meeting June
18, 2013. Council President Pro Tempore Striplin made a motion to approve the minutes and
Councilor Starnes seconded the motion. The minutes were approved (6-0).
COMMENTS FROM PERSONS PRESENT REGARDING TONIGHT’S AGENDA:
None
MAYOR’S REPORT:
Mayor Gillespie was granted a point of personal privilege to allow A.D.E.M. representative
Phil Davis speak. Mr. Davis expressed his excitement about the splash pad ribbon cutting,
and noted that A.D.E.M. assisted in the funding of that project. Mr. Davis presented the
Mayor with a letter from A.D.E.M. awarding the City a recycling grant for 2013.
The Mayor thanked Wes Ezell with J. A. Dawson and Company for design and construction of
the splash pad and thanked A.D.E.M. for helping to fund the project.
Mayor Gillespie proclaimed the month of July to be “C.E.R.T. Month”
The Mayor urged everyone to attend the Police Academy’s fire arm and public safety classes.
The 4th of July parade will begin at 9:00 a.m., followed by the splash pad opening at 10:00
a.m. Boat races will begin at 10:30 a.m. The City will begin to set up for the firework show at
5:00 pm, at which time the creek will be closed.
The Mayor thanked the Leisure Services and Independence Day Celebration Committees.
There is a need for additional training and seasonal hires in the Sanitation Department. The
Mayor supports Items # 3 and 4.
The Mayor anticipates a Resolution to come from the floor. He informed the Council that this
Resolution would be for a budgeted position.
Council President Wood recognized that former Councilor Gene Hall was in attendance.
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REPORT FROM COUNCIL ON SPECIAL COMMITTEES:
Council President Pro Tempore Striplin reported that the Sanitation Committee met Monday,
June 24, 2013, and reviewed a proposal for new equipment. Sanitation Director Edward
Clinton explained why the trash and garbage routes are running behind. This is due to a
reduction in personnel, holidays, equipment issues, and heat and health related issues to
name a few. The Committee supports Agenda Items #3 and 4.
Councilor Brown reported that the Street Committee will meet July 25, 2013, and will bring
recommendations forward to the Council once all the details are worked out.
Council President Wood reported that the Finance Committee met today at 5:00 p.m. and
supports Agenda Items # 3 and 4
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: Councilor Chambliss)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2013, PAGE 086
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, BOLES, BOONE 6
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT : CHAMBLISS
2. RESOLUTION: To Authorize the Mayor to Sign “Amendment 01 to Participation
Agreement” for Government Payment Services, Inc. d/b/a GovPayNet to Accept Credit
Card Payments on Behalf of the Prattville Municipal Court. (Sponsored By: Councilor
Chambliss)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2013, PAGE 087
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, BOLES, BOONE 6
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT : CHAMBLISS
3. RESOLUTION: To Amend the FY2013 Sanitation Enterprise Fund Budget and Authorize
the Mayor to Enter into an Agreement with Trenholm State Technical College for Training
for Sanitation Department Employees at a Cost Not to Exceed $12,000.00. (Sponsored By:
Council President Pro Tempore Striplin)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2013, PAGE 088
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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, BOLES, BOONE 6
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT : CHAMBLISS
4. RESOLUTION: To Amend the FY2013 Sanitation Enterprise Fund Budget and to
Authorize the Hiring of Five (5) Seasonal Employees for the Sanitation Department at a
Cost Not to Exceed $35,028.00. (Sponsored By: Council President Pro Tempore Striplin)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2013, PAGE 089
Councilor Brown 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, BOLES, BOONE 6
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT : CHAMBLISS
5. RESOLUTION: To Amend the FY2013 Budget to Reflect Proceeds from Gulf States
Distributors for the Sale of Surplused Weapons. (Sponsored By: Councilor Chambliss)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2013, PAGE 090
Councilor Boles made a motion to adopt the Resolution and Councilor Starnes seconded the
motion. Councilor Boles asked for clarification as to whether FY2013 Budget Line Item
Miscellaneous Revenue should be increased or decreased. Finance Director Doug Moseley
responded that it should be increased. There being no further discussion, the Resolution was
adopted with the following results:
AYES : STRIPLIN, BROWN, STARNES,
WOOD, BOLES, BOONE 6
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT : CHAMBLISS
6. RESOLUTION: To Release Funds for the Purchase of One (1) Wastewater Pump from
The TDH Company for the Wastewater Department at a Cost Not to Exceed $9,500.00.
(Sponsored By: Council President Pro Tempore Striplin)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2013, PAGE 091
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:
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AYES : STRIPLIN, BROWN, STARNES,
WOOD, BOLES, BOONE 6
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT : CHAMBLISS
7. 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 2013, PAGE 092
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, BOLES, BOONE 6
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT : CHAMBLISS
8. ORDINANCE: To Surplus Various Equipment from the Police Department. (Sponsored
By: Councilor Chambliss)
ORDINANCE BOOK 2013, PAGE 028
Councilor Starnes made a motion to adopt the Ordinance and Council President Pro Tempore
Striplin seconded the motion. By point of order, it is necessary that the council rules be
suspended if immediate action is to be considered. Councilor Boles made a motion to suspend
the rules and Councilor Starnes seconded the motion. The rules were suspended (6-0). There
being no discussion, the Ordinance was adopted with the following results:
AYES : STRIPLIN, BROWN, STARNES,
WOOD, BOLES, BOONE 6
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT : CHAMBLISS
9. RESOLUTION: To Authorize the Hiring of Two (2) Service Maintenance Worker I
Employees to Fill Budgeted Vacancies in the Sanitation Department at an Annual Cost
Not to Exceed $63,052.00. (Sponsored By: Council President Pro Tempore Striplin)
FROM THE FLOOR
RESOLUTION BOOK 2013, PAGE 093
Council President Pro Tempore Striplin made a motion to adopt the Resolution and Councilor
Brown seconded the motion. By point of order, it is necessary that the council rules be
suspended if immediate action is to be considered. Councilor Boles made a motion to suspend
the rules and Councilor Starnes seconded the motion. The rules were suspended (6-0). There
being no discussion, the Resolution was adopted with the following results:
AYES : STRIPLIN, BROWN, STARNES,
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WOOD, BOLES, BOONE 6
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT : CHAMBLISS
COMMENTS FROM PERSONS PRESENT:
Gene Hall expressed his excitement that the Autauga County Fair will be held again this
yearand thanked the Autauga County Rescue Squad.
CLOSING COMMENTS:
Mayor hoped that everyone could make it to the ribbon cutting ceremony for the splash pad
following the Council Meeting.
Councilor Boles wished everyone a happy and safe 4th of July.
Councilor Boone thanked J.A. Dawson and Company for the design and construction of the
splash pad. She thanked Gene Hall and the Autauga County Fair and A.D.E.M. for
contributing funding for the splash pad project. She also thanked City Engineer Robby
Anderson for his help designing the splash pad.
Councilor Wood thanked everyone who contributed to the splash pad.
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 (6-0) at 6:41
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