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CC Minutes 2022.09.06PRATTVILLE CITY COUNCIL CITY COUNCIL MINUTES TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2022 6:03 P.M. The Prattville City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, September 6, 2022, at 6:03 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall. After the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag, Council President Pro Tempore Strichik gave the invocation. Roll was called with all Councilors recorded as present. Council President Boone declared a quorum and called the meeting to order. THE CHARACTER TRAIT OF THE MONTH IS LOYALTY: Demonstrating commitment to others. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: City Council Meeting August 16, 2022 and Work Session August 23, 2022. Councilor President Pro Tempore Strichik made a motion to adopt the minutes and Councilor Gomto seconded the motion. There being no discussion, the minutes were adopted (7-0). Council President Boone acknowledged former Autauga County Commissioner Carl Johnson and current Autauga County Commissioner Larry Stoudemire in the audience. Mayor Gillespie requested a Point of Privilege for City Attorney Andrew Odom to address the Council. Mr. Odom presented a redistricting update beginning with a background on the principle of redistricting. Mr. Odom advised the City is a Class 6 municipality, which was established from 1970 Census numbers. Mr. Odom advised that Prattville had not held a referendum to establish itself under §11-44D-8, Code of Alabama, 1975, so redistricting guidelines established under that statute do not apply. Mr. Odom distributed copies of §11-46- 23 to all Councilors and advised this was the appropriate statute for the City to follow. He stated the major differences were the elimination of the 6-month timeline previously discussed and no presentation of a plan by the Mayor for redistricting. Mr. Odom advised a redistricting map was completely up to the Council's discretion and in best interest, the Council should adopt some form of guidance and procedure in working towards bringing a final map that satisfies federal laws including the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Mr. Odom will circulate a written proposal to the Council for consideration, outlining criteria that must be followed and reiterated the Council adopted similar procedures in 2011. Council President Boone stated the Council would take a new approach to redistricting without the 6-month timeline and the process was less urgent than previously specified. COMMENTS FROM PERSONS PRESENT REGARDING TONIGHT'S AGENDA: Barbara Robinson, 123 White Oak Court, asked when the appropriate time would be to get answers from Councilors regarding the public's questions on redistricting. Council President Boone advised there is no date set for a public input meeting, but as the Council moves forward with a new process, opportunities will be announced. Council President Boone encouraged the public to contact Councilors with specific questions and concerns. MAYOR'S REPORT: Mayor Gillespie reported the Epson Tour and Guardian Championship being held at RTJ is a week away. Additionally, the Korn Ferry Tour Qualifying Tournament was held September 1- 3, 2022. Mayor Gillespie touted that past improvements with infrastructure at the East side of the City helped make RTJ at Capitol Hill successful garnering the increase of lodging taxes to approximately $2.3 million in the next budget cycle. Mayor Gillespie advised that concrete was poured for the pedestrian bridge with sidewalks in the works and should be open to the public soon. Mayor Gillespie added that an asphalt walking path would be installed going up Bridge Street. Mayor Gillespie reported that Consent Agenda Items 3, 4 and 5 are housekeeping, but behind the scenes so much work has been involved by Code Enforcement, Planning Department and City Clerk. The resolutions represent a means for the City to recoup money spent on the abatement of public nuisances. Mayor Gillespie reported that the lease mentioned in Agenda Item 12 with P'zazz was a short- term agreement for the downtown merchant to occupy City space due to the recent fire at Uncle Mick's thus allowing the merchant to continue operating their business. Mayor Gillespie reported that the agreement in Agenda Item 17 with Goodwyn Mills and Cawood allows for engineering design services to be rendered for the old Whitney Hancock Bank. Mayor Gillespie mentioned that he and Councilor Jackson spoke about using Goodwyn Mills and Cawood for preliminary engineering services for upgrades to North Highland Park. Mayor Gillespie requested Councilors vote to postpone until February 2023 or postpone indefinitely, the ordinance in Agenda Item 1 giving the Council time to pass guidelines, but keep the redistricting project on the Council's radar. Councilor Jackson asked if the Council needed to pass a referendum on type of City government before moving forward with any other action regarding redistricting. Mr. Odom advised the statute distributed is what the City would fall under and no vote would be needed. Mayor Gillespie felt it best to keep the redistricting ordinance on the docket so that it is not pushed out of sight. Councilor Starnes asked if it was the Mayor's desire to keep Alabama State University (ASU) Center for Leadership and Public Policy under contract to complete the redistricting process. Councilor Starnes felt that another entity would be better suited to complete the project because of missteps by ASU Center for Leadership and Public Policy. Mayor Gillespie vetted other possible firms or utilizing current staff, but he is not opposed to finding another entity to assist with redistricting. Council President Pro Tempore Strichik asked if ASU had been paid for their services thus far. Mayor Gillespie advised that a portion of money has been paid and after discussion with ASU staff, negotiations are viable. Council President Boone pointed out that although the 6-month timeline no longer exists, the next election will mandate certain deadlines. Mayor Gillespie added that after the November 8, 2022 election, the Council will have to decide on how to proceed on potentially filling a vacant City Council District seat by either appointment or City election. Mayor Gillespie reported changes and upgrades in the City prompted the ordinance in Agenda Item 4 for PUD rezoning. He mentioned that the PUD would offer some differences in what is allowed in R-4 multi -family zoning and the requesting party covering the traffic signal light at 82 for this particular project. Councilors would have to make amendments to the ordinance in order to bridge gaps, if warranted. Mayor Gillespie thanked the Finance team and department heads for all of their hard work on the proposed Fiscal Year 2022-2023 budget. It was placed in Councilors boxes on Friday. Mayor Gillespie asked that Councilors reach out to Finance Director Daniel Oakley or himself if there are any questions or concerns. REPORT FROM COUNCIL ON SPECIAL COMMITTEES: Councilor Chambers reported the Sanitation Committee met on August 17, 2022, to discuss acquiring new trucks, additional pick-ups in the County, changes to cardboard pick-ups and restructuring of personnel. CONSENT AGENDA 1. RESOLUTION: To Re -Appoint Terry Bowen to the Prattville Water Works Board. {Sponsored By: Council President Pro Tempore Strichik} RESOLUTION BOOK 2022-A, PAGE 163 2. RESOLUTION: To Authorize the City Attorney to File "Weed Liens" on Certain Properties. {Sponsored By: Councilor Starnes} RESOLUTION BOOK 2022-A, PAGE 164 3. RESOLUTION: To Authorize the City Attorney to Affix the Cost of Demolition of the Dilapidated and Unsafe Accessory Structure at 1039 Gipson Street. {Sponsored By: Councilor Starnes} RESOLUTON BOOK 2022-A, PAGE 165 4. RESOLUTION: To Authorize the City Attorney to Affix the Cost of Demolition of the Dilapidated and Unsafe Structure at 111 Isom Street. {Sponsored By: Councilor Starnes} RESOLUTION BOOK 2022-A, PAGE 166 5. RESOLUTION: To Authorize the City Attorney to Affix the Cost of Demolition of the Dilapidated and Unsafe Structure at 1212 Josephine Avenue. {Sponsored By: Councilor Starnes} RESOLUTION BOOK 2022-A, PAGE 167 6. RESOLUTION: To Accept Improvements and Maintenance of Glennbrooke Plats 4-D, 6-A, 6-A1, 6-B, 6-C, 6-D and 6-E. {Sponsored By: Councilor Chambers} RESOLUTION BOOK 2022-A, PAGE 168 7. RESOLUTION: To Set a Public Hearing to Declare Stagnant Water at 907 Brookwood Drive, Prattville, AL 36067 to Be Unsafe and a Public Nuisance Pursuant to Section 46-6, City of Prattville Code of Ordinances. {Sponsored By: Councilor Starnes} RESOLUTION BOOK 2022-A, PAGE 169 8. RESOLUTION: To Set a Public Hearing to Declare Stagnant Water at 1105 Deramus Street, Prattville, AL 36067 to Be Unsafe and a Public Nuisance Pursuant to Section 46-6, City of Prattville Code of Ordinances. {Sponsored By: Councilor Starnes} RESOLUTION BOOK 2022-A, PAGE 170 9. RESOLUTION: To Declare Various Weeded Lots to be a Public Nuisance, Order Their Abatement and Set a Public Hearing per Title 11, Chapter 67 of the Code of Alabama, 1975, as Amended. {Sponsored By: Councilor Starnes} RESOLUTION BOOK 2022-A, PAGE 171 Councilor Starnes made a motion to place item numbers 1-9 on a Consent Agenda and Councilor Chambers seconded the motion. The items were placed on a Consent Agenda (7- 0). Councilor Gornto made a motion to adopt the Consent Agenda and Councilor Striplin seconded the motion. There being no discussion, the Consent Agenda was adopted with the following results: AYES STRIPLIN, JACKSON, CHAMBERS, BOONE, STARNES, GORNTO, STRICHIK 7 NAYS NONE 0 ABSTAINED NONE 0 ABSENT NONE 0 AGENDA 1. ORDINANCE: To Amend Ordinance Book 2011, Page 024, Ordinance Book 2016-A, Page 009 and Ordinance Book 2020, Page 005 to Re -Describe the Legal Descriptions of City Council Districts Pursuant to 2020 Federal Census and Designate Voting Locations. {Sponsored By: Council President Boone} This ordinance was first introduced at the July 5, 2022, City Council meeting, where Councilor Starnes made a motion to adopt the ordinance and Council President Pro Tempore Strichik seconded the motion. Subsequently, the ordinance was postponed until July 19, 2022, August 16, 2022, and again September 6, 2022. The ordinance being properly before the Council, Council President Boone reiterated that Mayor Gillespie suggested that the ordinance be postponed until February 21, 2023. Councilor Jackson made a motion to postpone the ordinance indefinitely and Councilor Gornto seconded the motion. Councilor Jackson stated that it was important to postpone to give the Council more time to vet all possibilities and allow the Supreme Court to litigate State redistricting disputes. There being no further discussion, the ordinance was postponed indefinitely with the following results: AYES STRIPLIN, JACKSON, CHAMBERS, BOONE STARNES, GORNTO, STRICHIK 7 NAYS NONE 0 ABSTAINED NONE 0 ABSENT NONE 0 4 2. 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: Councilor Starnes) RESOLUTION BOOK 2022-A, PAGE 172 Councilor Starnes 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, JACKSON, CHAMBERS, BOONE STARNES, GORNTO, STRICHIK 7 NAYS NONE 0 ABSTAINED NONE 0 ABSENT NONE 0 3. ORDINANCE: To Rezone Property Located Inside the City Limits at 2201 Cobbs Ford Road from FAR (Forest, Agriculture, Recreation) to B-2 (General Business) (Petitioner: CFR 2201, LLC). (Sponsored By: Councilor Starnes} ORDINANCE BOOK 2022, PAGE 034 This ordinance was introduced at the August 2, 2022, City Council meeting, where Council President Pro Tempore Strichik made a motion to adopt the ordinance and Councilor Jackson seconded the motion. The ordinance properly being before the Council, Council President Boone asked if there was any discussion. Councilor Gornto advised that due to his relationship to the petitioner, he would abstain from voting on the ordinance to avoid any conflict of interest. There being no further discussion, the Ordinance was adopted with the following results: AYES STRIPLIN, JACKSON, CHAMBERS, BOONE STARNES, STRICHIK 6 NAYS NONE 0 ABSTAINED GORNTO 1 ABSENT NONE 0 4. ORDINANCE: To Rezone Property Located Inside the City Limits at the Eastern/Southeastern Side of Highway 82 East, East of McQueen Smith Road and West of Constitution Avenue from B-2 (General Business) and FAR (Forest, Agriculture, Recreation) to PUD (Planned Unit Development) (Petitioner: Halieus, LLC). (Sponsored By: Council President Boone} ORDINANCE BOOK 2022, PAGE 035 This ordinance was introduced at the August 2, 2022, City Council meeting, where Council President Pro Tempore Strichik made a motion to adopt the ordinance and Councilor Gornto seconded the motion. The ordinance properly being before the Council, Council President Boone asked if there was any discussion. Councilor Starnes moved to amend the ordinance to include stipulations and directions to the Planning Commission for inclusion in the PUD Master Plan (a typed copy of Councilor Starnes amendment was given to each Councilor). Council President Pro Tempore Strichik seconded the motion. Council President Boone asked if there was any discussion on the amendment. Councilor Striplin advised that due to being involved in the transaction, he would abstain from voting on the amendment and ordinance. There being no further discussion, the motion to amend the ordinance was adopted with the following results: AYES JACKSON, CHAMBERS, BOONE, STARNES, GORNTO, STRICHIK 6 NAYS NONE 0 ABSTAINED STRIPLIN 1 ABSENT NONE 0 There being no discussion, the amended Ordinance was adopted with the following results: AYES JACKSON, CHAMBERS, BOONE, STARNES, GORNTO, STRICHIK 6 NAYS NONE 0 ABSTAINED STRIPLIN 1 ABSENT NONE 0 5. RESOLUTION: To Authorize the Mayor to Enter into a Grant Agreement with the United States Department of the Interior — National Park Service through the Alabama Historical Commission to Re -Survey the Prattville Historic District at a Cost Not to Exceed $18,000.00 (Net Cost to the City Not to Exceed $7,200.00). (Sponsored By: Councilor Striplin) RESOLUTION BOOK 2022-A, PAGE 173 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, JACKSON, CHAMBERS, BOONE STARNES, GORNTO, STRICHIK 7 NAYS NONE 0 ABSTAINED NONE 0 ABSENT NONE 0 6. RESOLUTION: To Authorize the Mayor to Enter into an Agreement with Fontenot Benefits & Actuarial Consulting for GASB Statement 75 Actuarial Services for Two (2) Years at a Total Cost Not to Exceed $6,000.00. {Sponsored By: Council President Boone) RESOLUTION BOOK 2022-A, PAGE 174 Councilor Chambers made a motion to adopt the resolution and Councilor Jackson seconded the motion. Councilor Gornto asked if it was standard to bill over a two-year period. Finance Director Daniel Oakley stated that it was a standard practice. There being no further discussion, the Resolution was adopted with the following results: 6 AYES STRIPLIN, JACKSON, CHAMBERS, BOONE STARNES, GORNTO, STRICHIK 7 NAYS NONE 0 ABSTAINED NONE 0 ABSENT NONE 0 7. RESOLUTION: To Amend the FY2022 Budget and Release Funds for GIS Managed Services with Crossroads GIS Solutions, Inc. and Motorola Solutions, Inc. for Two (2) Years at a Cost Not to Exceed $30,000.00 (Net Cost to the City Not to Exceed $15,000.00). {Sponsored By: Council President Boone} RESOLUTION BOOK 2022-A, PAGE 175 Councilor Gornto made a motion to adopt the resolution and Council President Pro Tempore Strichik seconded the motion. There being no discussion, the Resolution was adopted with the following results: AYES STRIPLIN, JACKSON, CHAMBERS, BOONE STARNES, GORNTO, STRICHIK 7 NAYS NONE 0 ABSTAINED NONE 0 ABSENT NONE 0 8. RESOLUTION: To Amend the FY2022 Budget and Authorize the Release of Funds for the Purchase of Two (2) 2023 Ford F150 4x4 Crew Cab Trucks through State Contract No. T191 from Stivers Ford Lincoln for the Fire Department at a Net Cost Not to Exceed $81,782.00. {Sponsored By: Council President Boone} RESOLUTION BOOK 2022-A, PAGE 176 Councilor Chambers made a motion to adopt the resolution and Councilor Jackson seconded the motion. There being no discussion, the Resolution was adopted with the following results: AYES STRIPLIN, JACKSON, CHAMBERS, BOONE STARNES, GORNTO, STRICHIK 7 NAYS NONE 0 ABSTAINED NONE 0 ABSENT NONE 0 9. RESOLUTION: To Award Bid No. 022-011 to Asphalt Contractors, Inc. for the FY2022 Local Street Paving Project for the Engineering Department at a Cost Not to Exceed $2,505,800.00. (Sponsored By: Councilor Jackson) RESOLUTION BOOK 2022-A, PAGE 177 Councilor Jackson 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, JACKSON, CHAMBERS, BOONE STARNES, GORNTO, STRICHIK 7 NAYS NONE 0 ABSTAINED NONE 0 ABSENT NONE 0 10. RESOLUTION: To Authorize the Mayor to Enter into an Agreement with Civil Southeast LLC for Construction Engineering Services for the FY2022 Local Street Paving Project at a Cost Not to Exceed $45,000.00. {Sponsored By: Councilor Jackson) RESOLUTION BOOK 2022-A, PAGE 178 Councilor Jackson 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, JACKSON, CHAMBERS, BOONE STARNES, GORNTO, STRICHIK 7 NAYS NONE 0 ABSTAINED NONE 0 ABSENT NONE 0 11. RESOLUTION: To Authorize the Release of Funds for the Purchase of One (1) John Deere Z997R Diesel Mower through the Sourcewell Purchasing Cooperative, Contract No. 031121- DAC, from SunSouth LLC for the Parks and Recreation Department at a Total Cost Not to Exceed $24,277.00. {Sponsored By: Council President Pro Tempore Strichik} RESOLUTION BOOK 2022-A, PAGE 179 Council President Pro Tempore Strichik made a motion to adopt the resolution and Councilor Jackson seconded the motion. There being no discussion, the Resolution was adopted with the following results: AYES STRIPLIN, JACKSON, CHAMBERS, BOONE STARNES, GORNTO, STRICHIK 7 NAYS NONE 0 ABSTAINED NONE 0 ABSENT NONE 0 12. ORDINANCE: To Authorize the Mayor to Enter into a Lease Agreement with P'zazz LLC for the Property Located at 124 West Main Street and Ratify and Affirm Said Lease Agreement. (Sponsored By: Council President Boone) ORDINANCE BOOK 2022, PAGE 036 Councilor Gornto made a motion to adopt the ordinance and Council President Pro Tempore Strichik seconded the motion. By Point -of -Order, it is necessary that Council rules be suspended if immediate action is to be considered. Councilor Starnes made a motion to suspend the rules and Council President Pro Tempore Strichik seconded the motion. There being no discussion, Council President Boone ordered a Roll Call Vote for the suspension of rules. ROLL CALL VOTE: Councilor Striplin Aye Councilor Jackson Aye Councilor Chambers Aye Councilor Starnes Aye Councilor Gornto Aye Councilor Strichik Aye Councilor Boone Aye The rules were suspended (7-0). The ordinance now being properly before the Council, Council President Boone invited questions and comments from the Council. Councilor Chambers reiterated that the lease commenced on August 20, 2022. There being no further discussion, the Ordinance was adopted with the following results: AYES STRIPLIN, JACKSON, CHAMBERS, BOONE GORNTO, STARNES, STRICHIK 7 NAYS NONE 0 ABSTAINED NONE 0 ABSENT NONE 0 13. RESOLUTION: To Authorize the Mayor to Enter into a Street Maintenance Agreement with Autauga County. {Sponsored By: Councilor Jackson} RESOLUTION BOOK 2022-A, PAGE 180 Councilor Jackson 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, JACKSON, CHAMBERS, BOONE STARNES, GORNTO, STRICHIK 7 NAYS NONE 0 ABSTAINED NONE 0 ABSENT NONE 0 14. RESOLUTION: To Authorize the Mayor to Enter into an Agreement with Sain Associates for Preliminary Engineering Design Work for the West Access Road in Conjunction with Project Mayfield for the Engineering Department at a Cost Not to Exceed $25,000.00. {Sponsored By. - Councilor Jackson} RESOLUTION BOOK 2022-A, PAGE 181 Councilor Jackson 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: 9 AYES STRIPLIN, JACKSON, CHAMBERS, BOONE STARNES, GORNTO, STRICHIK 7 NAYS NONE 0 ABSTAINED NONE 0 ABSENT NONE 0 15. RESOLUTION: To Set a Public Hearing to Rezone Property Located Inside the City Limits at Beacon Hill Estates off Indian Hills Road from FAR (Forest, Agriculture, Recreation) to R-2 (Single Family Residential) (Petitioner: City of Prattville). {Sponsored By: Councilor Striplin} RESOLUTION BOOK 2022-A, PAGE 182 Councilor Striplin made a motion to adopt the resolution and Councilor Jackson seconded the motion. There being no discussion, the Resolution was adopted with the following results: AYES STRIPLIN, JACKSON, CHAMBERS, BOONE, STARNES, GORNTO, STRICHIK 7 NAYS NONE 0 ABSTAINED NONE 0 ABSENT NONE 0 Councilor Striplin then read in the ordinance. 16. RESOLUTION: To Set a Public Hearing to Rezone Property Located Inside the City Limits at 849 Franklin Street from M-2 (General Industry) to FAR (Forest, Agriculture, Recreation) (Petitioner: Jonathan Mitchell). {Sponsored By: Councilor Striplin} RESOLUTION BOOK 2022-A, PAGE 183 Councilor Striplin 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, JACKSON, CHAMBERS, BOONE, STARNES, GORNTO, STRICHIK 7 NAYS NONE 0 ABSTAINED NONE 0 ABSENT NONE 0 Councilor Striplin then read in the ordinance. 17. RESOLUTION: To Authorize the Mayor to Enter into an Agreement with Goodwyn Mills Cawood LLC for Conceptual Design and Programming Services in Support of Renovating 124 West Main Street at a Cost Not to Exceed $34,500.00. {Sponsored By: Council President Boone} RESOLUTION BOOK 2022-A, PAGE 184 Councilor Chambers 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: 10 AYES STRIPLIN, JACKSON, CHAMBERS, BOONE STARNES, GORNTO, STRICHIK 7 NAYS NONE 0 ABSTAINED NONE 0 ABSENT NONE 0 18. RESOLUTION: To Amend the FY2022 Budget and Authorize the Release of Funds to Call the Remaining Balance of the City of Prattville Airport Authority's Bank Loan with River Bank & Trust at a Cost Not to Exceed $300,000.00. {Sponsored By: Councilor Jackson} RESOLUTION BOOK 2022-A, PAGE 185 Councilor Jackson 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, JACKSON, CHAMBERS, BOONE STARNES, GORNTO, STRICHIK 7 NAYS NONE 0 ABSTAINED NONE 0 ABSENT NONE 0 COMMENTS FROM PERSONS PRESENT: Nick Shoupe, 1083 Choctaw Ridge, discussed concerns from himself and neighbors about the denial of access at the southern end of Choctaw Ridge road. He maintains that the resident at the end of Choctaw Ridge, Mr. Montgomery, denies access and is in dispute with the City about emergency access. Mr. Shoupe feels that Mr. Montgomery is setting a dangerous precedent by being allowed to restrict access to the road and hopes that there is mediation to allow residents right of access. Council President Boone advised that the Council is very aware of the situation presented and the City is pursuing avenues to alleviate the discord. Bobby Mays, representing Elmore County NAACP, stated he appreciated the Council's desire for fairness regarding the direction it is looking to go on redistricting. Mr. Mays requested that the public is infused with whatever firm or entity is chosen to assist with redistricting on the front end. Ell White II, 621 W. 4th Street, stated he agreed with Mr. Mays comments and suggestion on public involvement. Mary Adair, 106 8th Street, asked if North Highland Park was considered historical, having been there for over 60 years. She also asked if the end of 6th Street was on the paving list. She advised that if you are on 6th Street by Spinners Park, the road is in a major state of disrepair. Mayor Gillespie advised there is a proposed sewer project for that location in the FY2022-2023 budget. CLOSING COMMENTS: Mayor Gillespie thanked the community, committees, various departments for all of the work to put together the upcoming budget. He again encouraged the Council to reach out to Mr. Oakley, department heads, or himself if they have any comments or questions on the budget. 11 Councilor Jackson acknowledged former Major League Baseball Player Marlon Anderson in the audience and thanked him for being involved in the community. Councilor Jackson reviewed the character trait "humility", commenting that it was an underdiscussed value of leadership. He continued by praising former Council President Willie Wood's accomplishments as the first black to hold public office in the City and paving the way for minority citizens to have a voice. Councilor Jackson closed by saying his comments were made to bring about unity and having the humility to be the driving force for change. He thanked all citizens for what they have done to facilitate change in the community. Council President Boone reminded all about the Budget Work Session scheduled for September 13, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. The Council requested that the Mayor post the budget on the City's website, Wednesday, September 7, 2022. Council President Boone encouraged citizens to send their comments and questions through email before the Work Session. Council President Boone announced the next City Council meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, September 20, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. ADJOURN: There being no further business to come before the Council, Councilor Gornto made a motion to adjourn and President Pro Tempore Strichik seconded the motion. The meeting adjourned at 7:34 p.m. (7-0). APPROVED: Paula G. Barlow City Clerk Lora Lee Boone, President Prattville City Council SUBMITTED BY: Dawn Russell Assistant City Clerk 12