Minutes 2013-04-02
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PRATTVILLE CITY COUNCIL
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
TUESDAY, APRIL 2, 2013
6:08 P.M.
The Prattville City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, April 2, 2013, at 6:08 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 VIRTUE: The moral excellence evident
in my life as I consistently do what is right.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: City Council Meeting March 19, 2013 and Work Session March
26, 2013. Council President Pro Tempore Striplin made a motion to approve the minutes and
Councilor Boone seconded the motion. The minutes were approved (7-0).
COMMENTS FROM PERSONS PRESENT REGARDING TONIGHT’S AGENDA:
None
MAYOR’S REPORT:
Mayor Gillespie and Finance Director Doug Moseley had a teleconference with Standards and
Poor’s a couple weeks ago. Standards and Poor’s has issued the City a rating upgrade from an
A- to A on its General Obligation Debt and General Obligation Refunding Warrants. This
updated rating speaks to the credit worthiness of the City.
Diane Steinhilber represented Jackson and Thornton and presented the audit report for the
fiscal year ending September 30, 2012. A comprehensive overview of the draft copy of the
Financial Statements was presented at the March 26, 2013, Work Session. Other than clerical
no changes have been made to the Financial Statements. Ms. Stienhilber gave a brief overview
of Financial Statement.
Richard Ray President of the Autauga County Chamber of Commerce is a Montgomery native
who attended Autauga County schools and is retired from the gas company. Mr. Ray stated
that he was humbled and honored to be part of the Autauga County Chamber of Commerce.
Mr. Ray commended the Chamber’s staff for their hard work. The Chamber’s primary focuses
are to be an advocate for local businesses and the city of Prattville and to improve the quality
of life in Prattville.
During the teleconference with Standard and Poor’s, it was noted that the City’s fuel
expenditures were down 4%.The decrease can be attributed to Mayor Gillespie’s “No Idling
Policy”. The recent Partnership between Target and City of Prattville will help to further
decrease the City’s fuel expenditures. Police and Fire employees will be able to go to the
offices provided by Target to fill out reports, cutting down on driving time.
The Ground breaking for Splash pad will be held on April 6, 2013 at Pratt Park.
City Fest will be held May 3-4, 2013 at Pratt Park.
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REPORT FROM COUNCIL ON SPECIAL COMMITTEES:
Councilor Boone reported that the splash pad ground breaking would be at 11:00 am on April
6, 2013 at Pratt Park.
AGENDA
1. RESOLUTION: To Authorize the Hiring of One (1) Plant Operator Trainee for the
Wastewater Department at an Annual Cost Not to Exceed $35,076.00. (Sponsored By:
Council President Pro Tempore Striplin)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2013, Page 037
Council President Pro Tempore Striplin 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
2. RESOLUTION: To Declare Pro Vision Video Systems a Non-Responsible Bidder for Bid
No.013-004. (Sponsored By: Councilor Chambliss)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2013, Page 038
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
3. ORDINANCE: To Declare Thirteen (13) Digital Ally In-Vehicle Digital Video Rear View
Mirror Systems Surplus and to Authorize Trade In to Digital Ally, Inc. (Sponsored By:
Councilor Chambliss)
ORDINANCE BOOK 2013, Page 014
Councilor Starnes made a motion to adopt the Ordinance and Councilor Brown 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 and Councilor
Chambliss 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,
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BOONE 7
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT : NONE
4. RESOLUTION: To Award Bid No. 013-004 to Digital Ally, Inc. for the Purchase of
Seventeen (17) In-Vehicle Digital Video Rear View Mirror Systems at a Total Cost Not to
Exceed $82,835.00. (Sponsored By: Councilor Chambliss)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2013, Page 039
Councilor Starnes 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
5. ORDINANCE: To Declare Twenty Eight (28) X26 Out-of-Warranty Tasers Surplus and to
Authorize Trade In to Gulf States Distributors. (Sponsored By: Councilor Chambliss)
ORDINANCE BOOK 2013, Page 015
Councilor Chambliss made a motion to adopt the Ordinance and Councilor Boles 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 Boone made a motion to suspend the rules
and Councilor Starnes 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
6. RESOLUTION: To Award Bid No. 013-005 to Gulf States Distributors for the Purchase of
Twenty-Eight (28) X26P Model Tasers at a Total Cost Not to Exceed $31,018.40.
(Sponsored By: Councilor Chambliss)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2013, Page 040
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
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ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT : NONE
7. RESOLUTION: To Authorize Application for a CDBG Planning Grant Benefitting the
Martin Luther King Jr. Drive/College Heights Neighborhood. (Sponsored By: Council
President Wood)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2013, Page 041
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
8. RESOLUTION: To Amend the FY2013 Budget to Reflect Insurance Proceeds and to
Authorize the Expenditure to Replace Light Poles and Repair Lighting at Mac Gray Park at
a Cost Not to Exceed $27,372.00. (Sponsored By: Councilor Boone)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2013, Page 042
Councilor Boone 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
9. RESOLUTION: To Name Voting Delegate and Alternates for the Alabama League of
Municipalities Convention in Montgomery. (Sponsored By: Council President Wood)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2013, Page 043
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
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CLOSING COMMENTS:
The Mayor thanked Diane Steinhilber for her hard work on the audit.
Council President Pro Tempore Striplin congratulated the City’s staff for a great Audit.
Councilor Brown congratulated Kellie Cook and her department on the successful Arts
Festival.
Councilor Brown announced that there would be a Street Committee meeting on April 9, 2013
at 3:30 p.m. in the City Hall Annex.
Councilor Chambliss thanked the Mayor and the Finance Director Doug Moseley as well as all
Department Heads for helping improve the City’s credit ratings. The City still has room to
improve and should continue to build its reserves.
Councilor Boles expressed his appreciation to the Mayor and all City employees for their hard
work over the four years.
Council President Wood thanked Leisure Services Director Kellie Cook and her department
for a successful North Highland Fun Day. The United Christian Church held an Easter egg
hunt at North Highland Park and approximately 300 people attended. The church is looking
forward to partnering with the City to do positive things for the community.
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 6:45
p.m.
APPROVED:
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Cathy Dickerson
City Clerk
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Willie L. Wood, Jr., President
Prattville City Council
SUBMITTED:
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Jamie Ferrari
Assistant City Clerk