Minutes 2021-01-051
PRATTVILLE CITY COUNCIL
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
TUESDAY, JANUARY 5, 2021
6:02 P.M.
The Prattville City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, January 5, 2021, at 6:03 p.m. in
the Council Chambers at City Hall. After the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag,
Councilor Striplin gave the invocation. Roll was called and Councilor Jackson was absent.
THE CHARACTER TRAIT OF THE MONTH IS ORDERLINESS: Organizing my thoughts
and surroundings for greater achievement.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Public Hearing and City Council Meeting December 15, 2020.
Councilor Strichik made a motion to adopt the minutes and Councilor Gornto seconded the
motion. With no discussion, the minutes were adopted (6-0).
COMMENTS FROM PERSONS PRESENT REGARDING TONIGHT’S AGENDA: None
MAYOR’S REPORT: The Mayor acknowledged this is the new year’s first meeting and hopes
that 2021 has been good to the council so far. He asked for everyone to use caution as the
Washington Street Sewer and Stormwater project is underway. We’ve had many challenges
this quadrennium, but we are thankful to have such loyal employees that have stepped up and
addressed these challenges. We would not be who we are today without them and their
support. He noted the many recognitions that Prattville has received recently. The City Finance
Department was awarded six years in a row the GFOA Certificate of Achievement for
Excellence in Financial Reporting. This award shows the changes and improvements in our
financial status and reporting over the last six years. Recently, the City of Prattville received
the CLG (Certified Local Government) Certification. Prattville outshined itself this year with its
Hallmark appearance during Christmas, and it has been the talk of the town. COVID-19 has
created so many new challenges and has taken so many good people from our lives. He said
it is good to hear that so many people enjoyed our small-town feel with the big city lights and
helped people from near and far lift their spirits who could only experience online. COVID-19
has changed so many things, and out of an abundance of caution, the 2021 Mardi Gras Parade
is canceled. He mentioned that we have worked on a new workorder system for several years,
and the new Citizen Portal is now live on the City website. Citizens have already noticed this
workorder system is even easier than the old system, and it will pin your location instead of
typing the address. His phone and office, as well as the department heads, are always available
as a backup plan to get a project accomplished. He asked the council to please reach out to
Lisa Byrd or Dale Gandy if you need help getting this on their mobile device. The Mac Gray
Park 2.0 project has dirt officially being moved and is underway. He thanked the council for
passing the funds for this project, and he is already hearing from another sport, tennis, about
the opportunities opening up. He hopes to have a committee meeting soon to discuss the future
of tennis. One of our newest TAP projects is on the agenda. With approval, this project is a
decent amount of money, but the City portion is minimal. This project will open up just over a
mile walk downtown. He asked everyone to check out the progress downtown at “The Mill” as
metal is being removed and dirt work is happening for the levee.
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REPORT FROM COUNCIL ON SPECIAL COMMITTEES: Councilor Starnes stated that the
Finance Committee meet on December 31, 2020 and discussed several items.
CONSENT AGENDA
1. RESOLUTION: To Authorize the Mayor to have Various Weeded Lots Abated per Title 11,
Chapter 67 of the Code of Alabama, 1975, as Amended. (Sponsored By: Council President
Starnes)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2021, PAGE 001
2. RESOLUTION: To Accept Improvements and Maintenance of The Oaks of Buena Vista Plat
Nos. 7A and 7B. (Sponsored By: Council President Pro Tempore Boone)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2021, PAGE 002
3. RESOLUTION: To Authorize the Mayor to Enter into a Construction Agreement for a
Transportation Alternatives Program Project Between the State of Alabama, Acting by and
Through the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT), for Project # TAPAA-TA21(913)
CPMS Ref # 100072673 for Sidewalk and Pedestrian Bridge Improvements Between Maple
Street and W. Main Street. (Sponsored By: Councilor Jackson)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2021, PAGE 003
4. RESOLUTION: To Surplus Vievu Body Worn Cameras, Taser X26P Tasers and Cartridges
from the Police Department to Donate to the Faulkner Campus Police Department. (Sponsored
By: Council President Starnes)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2021, PAGE 004
5. RESOLUTION: To Surplus Vievu Body Worn Cameras from the Police Department to
Donate to the Mt. Vernon Police Department. (Sponsored By: Council President Starnes)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2021, PAGE 005
6. RESOLUTION: To Appoint John Davey Burns to the Capital Improvement Cooperative
District Board. (Sponsored By: Council President Pro Tempore Boone)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2021, PAGE 006
Councilor Strichik made a motion to place items #1-6 on a Consent Agenda and Councilor
Striplin seconded the motion. The items were placed on a Consent Agenda (6-0). Councilor
Boone made a motion to adopt the Consent Agenda and Councilor Gornto seconded the
motion. There being no discussion, the Consent Agenda was adopted with the following results:
AYES : STRIPLIN, CHAMBERS, STARNES,
GORNTO, STRICHIK, BOONE 6
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT : JACKSON
AGENDA
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1. ORDINANCE: To Rezone 228 Lewis Street from R-3 (Single Family Residential) to T-2
(Mobile Home Park); (Owner: Minnie Pearl Brown; Petitioner: Linda Rosschild). (Sponsored
By: Councilor Jackson)
ORDINANCE BOOK 2021, PAGE 001
HELD FROM DECEMBER 1, 2020
There being no discussion, the Ordinance was adopted with the following results:
AYES : STRIPLIN, CHAMBERS, STARNES,
STRICHIK, BOONE 5
NAYS : GORNTO 1
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT : JACKSON
2. RESOLUTION: To Release Funds for the Purchase of One (1) 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe 4WD
Vehicle through State Bid T191L from Donohoo Chevrolet, LLC for the Public Works
Department at a Cost Not to Exceed $42,372.00. (Sponsored By: Council President Starnes)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2021, PAGE 007
Councilor Striplin made a motion to adopt the Resolution and Councilor Chambers seconded
the motion. There being no discussion, the Resolution was adopted with the following results:
AYES : STRIPLIN, CHAMBERS, STARNES,
GORNTO, STRICHIK, BOONE 6
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT : JACKSON
3. RESOLUTION: To Release Funds for the Purchase of One (1) TYMCO 435 Street Sweeper
through the Sourcewell Purchasing Cooperative from Ingram Equipment Company, LLC for the
Public Works Department at a Cost Not to Exceed $168,340.00. (Sponsored By: Council
President Starnes)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2021, PAGE 008
Councilor Gornto made a motion to adopt the Resolution and Councilor Strichik seconded the
motion. There being no discussion, the Resolution was adopted with the following results:
AYES : STRIPLIN, CHAMBERS, STARNES,
GORNTO, STRICHIK, BOONE 6
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT : JACKSON
4. RESOLUTION: To Appoint Department Heads. (Sponsored By: Council President Starnes)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2021, PAGE 009
Councilor Boone made a motion to adopt the Resolution and Councilor Strichik seconded the
motion. There being no discussion, the Resolution was adopted with the following results:
AYES : STRIPLIN, CHAMBERS, STARNES,
GORNTO, STRICHIK, BOONE 6
NAYS : NONE 0
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ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT : JACKSON
5. RESOLUTION: To Appoint the City Treasurer-Finance Director for the 2020-2024
Quadrennium. (Sponsored By: Council President Starnes)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2021, PAGE 010
Councilor Chambers made a motion to adopt the Resolution and Councilor Gornto seconded
the motion. There being no discussion, the Resolution was adopted with the following results:
AYES : STRIPLIN, CHAMBERS, STARNES,
GORNTO, STRICHIK, BOONE 6
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT : JACKSON
6. RESOLUTION: To Re-Appoint Robert E. Riddle d/b/a Law Office of Rob Riddle, LLC as
City Attorney for the 2020-2024 Quadrennium. (Sponsored By: Council President Starnes)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2021, PAGE 011
Councilor Strichik made a motion to adopt the Resolution and Councilor Gornto seconded the
motion. There being no discussion, the Resolution was adopted with the following results:
AYES : STRIPLIN, CHAMBERS, STARNES,
GORNTO, STRICHIK, BOONE 6
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT : JACKSON
7. RESOLUTION: To Appoint Andrew Lee Odom d/b/a Odom Litigation Team, LLC as City
Attorney for the 2020-2024 Quadrennium. (Sponsored By: Council President Starnes)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2021, PAGE 012
Councilor Chambers 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, CHAMBERS, STARNES,
GORNTO, STRICHIK, BOONE 6
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT : JACKSON
8. RESOLUTION: To Re-Appoint Louis C. Colley as Municipal Court Judge. (Sponsored By:
Council President Starnes)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2021, PAGE 013
Councilor Strichik made a motion to adopt the Resolution and Councilor Chambers seconded
the motion. There being no discussion, the Resolution was adopted with the following results:
AYES : STRIPLIN, CHAMBERS, STARNES,
GORNTO, STRICHIK, BOONE 6
NAYS : NONE 0
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ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT : JACKSON
9. RESOLUTION: To Re-Appoint Bradley E. Ekdahl as City Prosecutor. (Sponsored By:
Council President Starnes)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2021, PAGE 014
Councilor Gornto made a motion to adopt the Resolution and Councilor Strichik seconded the
motion. There being no discussion, the Resolution was adopted with the following results:
AYES : STRIPLIN, CHAMBERS, STARNES,
GORNTO, STRICHIK, BOONE 6
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT : JACKSON
10. RESOLUTION: To Amend the FY2021 Budget and to Release Funds for GIS Managed
Services with Crossroads GIS Solutions, Inc. and Motorola Solutions, Inc. at a Cost Not to
Exceed $32,500.00 (Net Cost to the City Not to Exceed $16,250.00). (Sponsored By: Council
President Pro Tempore Boone)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2021, PAGE 015
Councilor Boone made a motion to adopt the Resolution and Councilor Gornto seconded the
motion. There being no discussion, the Resolution was adopted with the following results:
AYES : STRIPLIN, CHAMBERS, STARNES,
GORNTO, STRICHIK, BOONE 6
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT : JACKSON
COMMENTS FROM PERSONS PRESENT: Newly appointed City Attorney Andrew Odom
thanked the Mayor and City Council for the opportunity to serve the community in this position.
He stated that he takes this position seriously and looks forward to working with everyone.
CLOSING COMMENTS:
Mayor Gillespie congratulated Mr. Odom, and he stated that this is the first Tuesday of the new
year, and so far, everything is looking good. He also is looking forward to a lot of progress in
the City of Prattville. Councilor Striplin congratulated Mr. Odom and wished both City Attorneys
good luck. Councilor Chambers wished everyone a Happy New Year and congratulated
everyone on their appointments. Councilor Boone congratulated all the Department Heads,
and she thanked them for sticking with us and working hard together. She stated that the
Christmas decorations take the hard work of all departments across the City. She congratulated
Mr. Odom on his appointment too. Councilor Starnes thanked the Department Heads for their
leadership and thanked the city attorneys for stepping up to serve the City.
ADJOURN:
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There being no further business to come before the council, Councilor Strichik made a motion
to adjourn and Councilor Gornto seconded the motion. The meeting adjourned (6-0) at 6:32
p.m.
APPROVED:
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Lisa Byrd
Interim City Clerk
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Gerald “Jerry” Starnes, President
Prattville City Council