CC Minutes 2022.04.051
PRATTVILLE CITY COUNCIL
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
TUESDAY, APRIL 5, 2022
6:02 P.M.
The Prattville City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, April 5, 2022, at 6:02 p.m. in the
Council Chambers at City Hall. After the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag, Reverend
Fred Gray of First Missionary Baptist Church gave the invocation. Roll was called with all
Councilors recorded as present with the exception of Councilor Jackson and Gornto. Council
President Starnes declared a quorum and called the meeting to order.
THE CHARACTER TRAIT OF THE MONTH IS DETERMINATION: Overcoming obstacles in
order to reach my goal.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Public Hearing and City Council Meeting March 15, 2022.
Councilor Strichik made a motion to adopt the minutes and Councilor Chambers seconded the
motion. There being no discussion, the minutes were adopted (5-0).
Council President Starnes recognized Autaugaville Mayor Curtis Stoudemire.
COMMENTS FROM PERSONS PRESENT REGARDING TONIGHT’S AGENDA:
Jon Lee Finnegan, 211 Deer Trace, addressed the Council about her concerns regarding
resolutions # 6 and # 11. Ms. Finnegan shared her dissatisfaction with the use of Covid money
to purchase the playground equipment. She also shared her disagreement with the location of
the Fitness Court and questioned the discrepancy in the figures. Ms. Finnegan spoke in favor
of the creekwalk restroom.
MAYOR’S REPORT:
Mayor Gillespie thanked Reverend Fred Gray for coming and giving tonight’s invocation and
also congratulated him for his forty-four years of service at First Missionary Baptist Church on
7th Street which was recently added to the Alabama Register of Landmarks and Heritage by
the Alabama Historical Commission. The church building was listed for its significance in
architecture and for the association of events that contributed to the broad patterns of our
history. The Mayor advised you could visit the website for Alabama Historical Commissions for
this and a lot of other historical information.
Mayor Gillespie congratulated Councilor Gornto and his wife on their new addition.
Mayor Gillespie thanked all for their hard work on the Wilson Pickett Music and Arts Festival
and stated it was the largest crowd he had seen. He stated the family of Mr. Pickett advised
this was more than they ever could have imagined in honoring Mr. Pickett’s legacy.
Mayor Gillespie commented that Saturday was the final touchdown of the 908th Airlift wing at
Maxwell and that hopefully there would be a probable transition and more news to come on
that front.
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Mayor Gillespie advised the Alabama Bass Trail will return this Saturday for the 7th year
attracting approximately 225 boats and 550 amateur anglers from the Southeast United States.
Mayor Gillespie continued his report with information on paving projects in the downtown area
and the weather delays. He advised to please use caution in these areas. The Mayor
addressed the improvements on the Washington Street, Bunche Avenue, and Easy Street
infrastructure investments mentioning these improvements have paid off and it shows with the
recent weather.
Mayor Gillespie gave an update on the Pratt Mill Properties LLC land purchase and stated they
are waiting on the next round of legal documents.
Mayor Gillespie advised that staff has made significant progress on the Short-Term Rentals
ordinance and more information will be available soon for the Council to have a Work Session
and get some public input on this.
Mayor Gillespie noted that Assistant Chief Diane Thomas was named the Police Chief of
Talladega. He congratulated her on the achievement and thanked her for her service to the
community; noting that her legacy will continue for many years to come. The Mayor mentioned
the Celebration of Service being held at United Christian Church on Sunday to honor Assistant
Chief Thomas.
REPORT FROM COUNCIL ON SPECIAL COMMITTEES:
Councilor Striplin reported that the Education Committee would hold a public meeting on
Thursday, April 14, 2022, at 5:30 p.m. at the Doster Center to get public input on the allocation
of education funds.
CONSENT AGENDA
1. RESOLUTION: To Reject All Bids Related to Bid No. 022-005 for Re-Roofing of the Public
Safety Building. {Sponsored By: Council President Pro Tempore Boone}
RESOLUTION BOOK 2022, PAGE 045
2. RESOLUTION: To Surplus Various GPS Equipment from the Planning and Development
Department. {Sponsored By: Council President Starnes}
RESOLUTION BOOK 2022, PAGE 046
3. RESOLUTION: To Re-Appoint Timothy N. Sanford to the Historic Preservation Commission.
{Sponsored By: Councilor President Starnes}
RESOLUTION BOOK 2022, PAGE 047
4. RESOLUTION: To Re-Appoint Zack J. Barker to the Historic Preservation Commission.
{Sponsored By: Council President Pro Tempore Boone}
RESOLUTION BOOK 2022, PAGE 048
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5. RESOLUTION: To Name the Voting Delegate for the 2022 Annual Business Session of the
Alabama League of Municipalities to be held May 11-14, 2022, in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
{Sponsored By: Council President Starnes}
RESOLUTION BOOK 2022, PAGE 049
6. RESOLUTION: To Set a Public Hearing Regarding Adoption of the 2021 International
Building, Fire and Property Maintenance Codes. {Sponsored By: Council President Pro
Tempore Boone}
RESOLUTION BOOK 2022, PAGE 050
Councilor Strichik made a motion to adopt the Consent Agenda and Council President Pro
Tempore Boone seconded the motion. There being no discussion, the Consent Agenda was
adopted with the following results.
AYES : STRIPLIN, CHAMBERS, STARNES,
STRICHIK, BOONE 5
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT : JACKSON, GORNTO 2
AGENDA
1. ORDINANCE: To Rezone Property Located Inside the City Limits at 1089 South Memorial
Drive from B-2 (General Business) and R-2 (Single Family Residential) to B-2 (General
Business) (Owner: Coosa Property Holdings LLC) (Petitioners: James H. and Sandra H. Ray).
{Sponsored By: Councilor Strichik}
ORDINANCE BOOK 2022, PAGE 012
This ordinance was introduced at the March 1, 2022, City Council meeting. Councilor Strichik
made a motion to adopt the ordinance and Councilor Gornto seconded the motion. There being
no discussion, the Ordinance was adopted with the following results:
AYES : STRIPLIN, CHAMBERS, STARNES,
STRICHIK, BOONE 5
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT : JACKSON, GORNTO 2
2. ORDINANCE: To Amend the City of Prattville Code of Ordinances, Chapter 66 – Utilities,
Article I. – In General, Sec. 66-1. – Waterworks Board; to Amend Article III. – Sewers and
Sewage Disposal, Division 5. – Prohibited Discharges, Sec. 66-211. – Fats, Oils and Grease
Control; to Adopt Sec. 66-212; to Amend Division 9. – Enforcement and Penalties, Sec. 66-
326. – Punishment of Violators; and to Adopt Secs. 66-327 through 66-330. {Sponsored By:
Council President Starnes}
ORDINANCE BOOK 2022, PAGE 013
This ordinance was introduced at the March 15, 2022, City Council meeting. Councilor
Chambers made a motion to adopt the ordinance and Councilor Gornto seconded the motion.
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Councilor Chambers made a motion to amend page 3 line 19 and provided an amended copy
to all councilors. Council President Pro Tempore Boone seconded the motion. There being
no further discussion, Council President Starnes ordered a Roll Call Vote on the motion to
amend the ordinance.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Councilor Striplin Aye
Councilor Chambers Aye
Councilor Starnes Aye
Councilor Strichik Aye
Councilor Boone Aye
The motion to amend the ordinance passed (5-0).
There being no further discussion on the amended ordinance, the amended Ordinance was
adopted with the following results:
AYES : STRIPLIN, CHAMBERS, STARNES,
STRICHIK, BOONE 5
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT : JACKSON, GORNTO 2
3. ORDINANCE: To Amend the Post Construction Stormwater Management Procedures in
Compliance with the City of Prattville’s National Pollutant Discharge Elimination Systems
(NPDES) Permit. {Sponsored By: Council President Starnes}
ORDINANCE BOOK 2022, PAGE 014
This ordinance was introduced at the March 15, 2022, City Council meeting. Councilor
Chambers made a motion to adopt the ordinance and Councilor Gornto seconded the motion.
There being no further discussion, the Ordinance was adopted with the following results:
AYES : STRIPLIN, CHAMBERS, STARNES,
STRICHIK, BOONE 5
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT : JACKSON, GORNTO 2
4. ORDINANCE: To Amend the Stormwater Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination (IDDE)
Procedures in Compliance with the City of Prattville’s National Pollutant Discharge Elimination
Systems (NPDES) Permit. {Sponsored By: Council President Starnes}
ORDINANCE BOOK 2022, PAGE 015
This ordinance was introduced at the March 15, 2022, City Council meeting. Councilor
Chambers made a motion to adopt the ordinance and Councilor Gornto seconded the motion.
There being no further discussion, the Ordinance was adopted with the following results:
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AYES : STRIPLIN, CHAMBERS, STARNES,
STRICHIK, BOONE 5
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT : JACKSON, GORNTO 2
5. ORDINANCE: To Establish Regulations for the Lateral Rehabilitation Assistance Program.
{Sponsored By: Council President Starnes}
ORDINANCE BOOK 2022, PAGE 016
FIRST INTRODUCED MARCH 15, 2022
This ordinance was introduced at the March 15, 2022, City Council meeting. Council
President Pro Tempore Boone made a motion to adopt the ordinance and Councilor Jackson
seconded the motion. Council President Pro Tempore Boone made a motion to amend page
2 lines 16, 41, and 53 and provided an amended copy to all Councilors. Councilor Strichik
seconded the motion. There being no further discussion, Council President Starnes ordered a
Roll Call Vote on the motion to amend the ordinance.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Councilor Striplin Aye
Councilor Chambers Aye
Councilor Starnes Aye
Councilor Strichik Aye
Councilor Boone Aye
The motion to amend the ordinance passed (5-0).
There being no further discussion on the amended ordinance, the amended Ordinance was
adopted with the following results:
AYES : STRIPLIN, CHAMBERS, STARNES,
STRICHIK, BOONE 5
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT : JACKSON, GORNTO 2
6. RESOLUTION: To Amend the FY2022 Budget and to Authorize the Release Funds for the
Purchase of Playground Equipment through Omnia Partners Public Sector Purchasing
Cooperative, Contract No. 2017001134, from GameTime c/o Struthers Recreation LLC for the
Parks and Recreation Department at a Net Cost Not to Exceed $1,135,922.41. {Sponsored By:
Councilor Strichik}
RESOLUTION BOOK 2022, PAGE 051
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:
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AYES : STRIPLIN, CHAMBERS, STARNES,
STRICHIK, BOONE 5
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT : JACKSON, GORNTO 2
7. RESOLUTION: To Release Funds for the Purchase of One (1) Network File Storage Server
through the Sourcewell Purchasing Cooperative, Contract Number 081419-CDW, from CDW-
G for the Information Technology Department at a Net Cost Not to Exceed $59,625.00.
{Sponsored By: Council President Pro Tempore Boone}
RESOLUTION BOOK 2022, PAGE 052
Council President Pro Tempore 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,
STRICHIK, BOONE 5
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT : JACKSON, GORNTO 2
8. RESOLUTION: To Amend the FY2022 Budget and to Authorize One (1) Additional Part-
Time/Seasonal Position for the Human Resources Department at a Cost Not to Exceed
$7,741.75. {Sponsored By: Council President Starnes}
RESOLUTION BOOK 2022, PAGE 053
Councilor Chambers 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,
STRICHIK, BOONE 5
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT : JACKSON, GORNTO 2
9. RESOLUTION: To Amend the FY2022 Budget and to Authorize the City of Prattville to Enter
into an Agreement with the State of Alabama, Acting By and Through the Alabama Department
of Transportation (ALDOT), for ALDOT Project Number STPMN-A203(939), CPMS Reference
Number 100075047 – Preliminary Engineering for Widening and Resurfacing of CR-75
(McQueen Smith Road) from SR-3 (US 31, South Memorial Drive) to CR-2 (Cobbs Ford Road)
in an Amount Not to Exceed $270,000.00 (Net Cost to City Not to Exceed $54,000.00).
{Sponsored By: Councilor Jackson}
RESOLUTION BOOK 2022, PAGE 054
Councilor Striplin 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:
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AYES : STRIPLIN, CHAMBERS, STARNES,
STRICHIK, BOONE 5
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT : JACKSON, GORNTO 2
10. RESOLUTION: To Authorize the Mayor to Enter into an Agreement with Civil Southeast
LLC for Engineering Services for the 2022 Various Street Resurfacing Project for the
Engineering Department at a Cost Not to Exceed $40,000.00. {Sponsored By: Councilor
Jackson}
RESOLUTION BOOK 2022, PAGE 055
Councilor Striplin 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,
STRICHIK, BOONE 5
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT : JACKSON, GORNTO 2
11. RESOLUTION: To Amend the FY2022 Budget and to Authorize the Mayor to Enter into
an Agreement to Adopt and Allocate Funds for an Outdoor Fitness Court® as Part of the 2022
National Fitness Campaign at a Total Cost Not to Exceed $177,350.00 (Net Cost to the City
Not to Exceed $127,350.00. {Sponsored By: Councilor Strichik}
RESOLUTION BOOK 2022, PAGE 056
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,
STRICHIK, BOONE 5
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT : JACKSON, GORNTO 2
12. RESOLUTION: To Amend the FY2022 Budget and to Authorize the Release of Funds for
the Purchase of the SportsCluster System with Total Light Control through the Sourcewell
Purchasing Cooperative, Contract No. 071619-MSL, from Musco Sports Lighting LLC for the
Parks and Recreation Department at a Net Cost Not to Exceed $247,500.00. {Sponsored By:
Councilor Strichik}
RESOLUTION BOOK 2022, PAGE 057
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:
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AYES : STRIPLIN, CHAMBERS, STARNES,
STRICHIK, BOONE 5
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT : JACKSON, GORNTO 2
13. RESOLUTION: To Amend the FY2022 Budget and to Authorize the Release of Funds to
Purchase an Ozark Pre-Fabricated Restroom Building through the Sourcewell Purchasing
Cooperative, Contract No. 081721-CXT, from CXT, Inc., an L.B. Foster Company, for the City
Hall Creekwalk Area at a Cost Not to Exceed $61,704.08. {Sponsored By: Councilor Strichik}
RESOLUTION BOOK 2022, PAGE 058
Councilor Strichik made a motion to adopt the resolution and Council President Pro Tempore
Boone seconded the motion. There being no discussion, the Resolution was adopted with the
following results:
AYES : STRIPLIN, CHAMBERS, STARNES,
STRICHIK, BOONE 5
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT : JACKSON, GORNTO 2
14. RESOLUTION: To Request an Attorney General’s Opinion Regarding the Applicability of
the Open Meetings Act to the Industrial Development Board of the City of Prattville. {Sponsored
By: Council President Starnes}
RESOLUTION BOOK 2022, PAGE 059
Councilor Chambers made a motion to adopt the resolution and Councilor Striplin seconded
the motion. There being no discussion, the Resolution was adopted with the following results:
AYES : STRIPLIN, CHAMBERS, STARNES,
STRICHIK, BOONE 5
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT : JACKSON, GORNTO 2
15. ORDINANCE: To Amend Chapter 26 - Fire Prevention and Protection, Article II – Fire
Prevention Codes. {Sponsored By: Council President Pro Tempore Boone}
Council President Pro Tempore Boone made a motion to adopt the ordinance and Councilor
Strichik seconded the motion. By Point-of-Order, this ordinance was held until the May 3, 2022,
Council meeting.
16. ORDINANCE: To Adopt City of Prattville Code of Ordinances Chapter 67– Property
Maintenance Code. {Sponsored By: Council President Pro Tempore Boone}
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Council President Pro Tempore Boone made a motion to adopt the ordinance and Councilor
Strichik seconded the motion. By Point-of-Order, this ordinance was held until the May 3, 2022,
Council meeting.
17. ORDINANCE: To Amend Chapter 105, Buildings and Building Regulations, of the Code of
Ordinances of the City of Prattville. {Sponsored By: Council President Pro Tempore Boone}
Council President Pro Tempore Boone made a motion to adopt the ordinance and Councilor
Strichik seconded the motion. By Point-of-Order, this ordinance was held until the May 3, 2022,
Council meeting.
18. RESOLUTION: To Set a Public Hearing to Pre-Zone Property Outside the City Limits
Located at 1060 Spring Street, Prattville, AL to R-5 (Single-Family High Density Residential)
(Petitioner: Michael Stroup). {Sponsored By: Councilor Jackson}
RESOLUTION BOOK 2022, PAGE 060
Councilor Striplin made a motion to adopt the resolution and Council President Pro Tempore
Boone seconded the motion. There being no discussion, the Resolution was adopted with the
following results:
AYES : STRIPLIN, CHAMBERS, STARNES,
STRICHIK, BOONE 5
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT : JACKSON, GORNTO 2
Councilor Striplin read in the ordinance and by Point-of-Order, the ordinance will be held until
after the public hearing on May 3, 2022.
19. ORDINANCE: Petition for Annexation of 1060 Spring Street, Prattville, AL (Petitioner:
Michael Stroup). {Sponsored By: Councilor Jackson}
POSTPONED UNTIL MAY 3, 2022
Councilor Striplin made a motion to adopt the ordinance and then a motion to postpone the
ordinance until the May 3, 2022, Council meeting. Councilor Strichik seconded the motion to
postpone. There being no further discussion, the ordinance was postponed until the May 3,
2022, Council meeting with the following results:
AYES : STRIPLIN, CHAMBERS, STARNES,
STRICHIK, BOONE 5
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT : JACKSON, GORNTO 2
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COMMENTS FROM PERSONS PRESENT:
Jon Lee Finnegan, 211 Deer Trace, stated several sidewalks needed repair and they could
be a liability to the City. She also stated she would like to see a sidewalk go up to Spinners
Park. Ms. Finnegan further commented on the need to clean up structures on 6th Street.
CLOSING COMMENTS:
Mayor Gillespie thanked Reverend Gray for all that he does for the community. He also
thanked Mayor Stoudemire for his presence. Mayor Gillespie congratulated Assistant Chief
Thomas on her role as Chief in Talladega and wished her well.
Councilor Chambers congratulated Assistant Chief Thomas and thanked her for the many
years of service to Prattville. He also thanked Reverend Gray for his forty-four years of
service and welcomed him back anytime. Council Chambers also congratulated Councilor
Gornto on the new addition to his family and commented that it was good to see the Wilson
Pickett Music and Arts Festival back and thanked all for their hard work.
Councilor Strichik thanked the Park and Recreation Department for their work at the Wilson
Pickett Music and Arts Festival and noted it was a joy to spend time with the Pickett family.
Councilor Strichik thanked Assistant Chief Thomas.
Council President Starnes thanked Mayor Stoudemire for coming tonight and thanked
Reverend Gray for giving the invocation. He also thanked Bobby Mays for coming out tonight
and visiting Prattville. Council President Starnes advised the next City Council meeting would
be held Tuesday, April 19, 2022, at 6:00 p.m.
ADJOURN:
There being no further business to come before the Council, Council President Pro Tempore
Boone made a motion to adjourn and Councilor Strichik seconded the motion.
The meeting adjourned at 6:58 p.m. (5-0).
APPROVED:
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Paula G. Barlow
City Clerk
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Gerald “Jerry” Starnes, President
Prattville City Council