CC Minutes 2023.02.21PRATTVILLE CITY COUNCIL
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2023
6:01 P.M.
The Prattville City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, February 21, 2023, at 6:01 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 CREATIVITY: Approaching a need, a task, or
an idea from a new perspective.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Public Hearing and City Council Meeting February 7, 2023.
Council President Pro Tempore Strichik made a motion to adopt the minutes and Councilor
Gornto seconded the motion. There being no discussion, the minutes were adopted (6-0).
COMMENTS FROM PERSONS PRESENT REGARDING TONIGHT'S AGENDA:
None.
MAYOR'S REPORT:
Mayor Gillespie requested Council's support on Agenda Item 2 and 3, regarding sidewalk
improvement projects along Old Farm Lane and Doster Road. These are classified as TAP
(Transportation Alternative Program) projects and improve the City's infrastructure. He
mentioned the Selma Highway project begins this Thursday and advised citizens to be cautious
in that area. Additionally, Mayor Gillespie requested Council's support on Agenda Item 4,
regarding Newton Park Tennis Complex improvements. He thanked all involved for the time
and effort put in to make the park plan a reality.
Mayor Gillespie reported on several economic development initiatives beginning in the City to
include the new 57,000 square foot Guardian Credit Union Headquarters and Alabama
Department of Public Health's 13,000 square foot laboratory expansion. These developments
are forecasted to bring in millions of dollars of investments and bolster the workforce. Mayor
Gillespie advised that a Whataburger eatery is in the works and will be located in the closed
Fazoli's location on Fairview Avenue. He advised the first move -ins for the historic loft
apartments, known as The Mill, begin next Friday, March 3, 2023.
Mayor Gillespie reminded all the Special Election for Councilor of District 4 will be held on
Tuesday, February 28, 2023. He urged all eligible voters in District 4 get out and cast their
ballot, and wished all candidates good luck.
Mayor Gillespie invited all to attend the Black History Program at the Doster Center on Friday
at 6:00 p.m. with guest speaker Alabama House Representative Kelvin Lawrence. He also
reminded all about the Wilson Pickett Music and Arts Festival slated for April 1 at Pratt Park.
Mayor Gillespie closed his report with congratulations to the Lady Lions Basketball Team.
Council President Pro Tempore Strichik advised the Lady Lions defeated Enterprise this
morning to advance to the Final Four in Birmingham later next week. Council President Pro
Tempore Strichik mentioned the last time any Prattville Lions team went to the Final Four was
in 1998. Mayor Gillespie announced that girls' softball and boys' baseball would start in the
upcoming weeks.
REPORT FROM COUNCIL ON SPECIAL COMMITTEES:
Councilor Chambers reported the Sanitation Committee met yesterday evening to discuss an
ADEM grant, Sanitation Department finances, purchase of new trucks, modifications to the
Sanitation Department building and the acquisition of two vacant lots.
REPORT ON THE STATUS OF CITY FINANCES:
Finance Director Daniel Oakley provided the following report on the City Finances for January
2023.
• General Fund Revenue Report
o $9,851,223.61 - total revenue collected in January
o $19,919,598.98 - total revenue collected fiscal year to date
• Tax Breakdown Comparison Report
o $4,010,034.11 - tax revenue collected in January
0 0.82% - increase over January 2022
• General Fund Expenditures Report
o 33.33% - portion of fiscal year completed
o 30.62% - portion of budgeted expenditures incurred to date
• Wastewater Fund Income Statement
o $227,522.23 - net income from operations for January
0 33.33% - portion of fiscal year completed
0 26.94% - portion of budgeted expenses incurred to date (excludes capital
projects & debt service)
• Sanitation Fund Income Statement
o $31,208.63 - net income for January
0 33.33% - portion of fiscal year completed
0 30.67% - portion of budgeted expenses incurred to date
• Judicial Fund Income Statement
o $6,790.64 - net income for January
o 33.33% - portion of fiscal year completed
o 23.92% - portion of budgeted expenditures incurred to date
• Bank Balances Report
o $49,532,478.02 - total of all bank balances at the end of January
• Accounts Payable & Debt Balances Report
o $59,324,669.67 - total debt balance city-wide at end of January
o $25,527,919.67 - total non -enterprise fund debt at end of January
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CONSENT AGENDA
1. RESOLUTION: To Set a Public Hearing for a Lounge Retail Liquor - Class I License for
The Assembly Cigar Lounge LLC d/b/a The Assembly Cigar Lounge. (Sponsored By: Councilor
Gomto)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2023, PAGE 028
2. RESOLUTION: To Surplus Three (3) Pole Mounted Security Cameras from the Police
Department. {Sponsored By: Council President Pro Tempore Strichik}
RESOLUTION BOOK 2023, PAGE 029
3. RESOLUTION: To Surplus Five (5) Ford Explorers from the Police Department. {Sponsored
By: Council President Pro Tempore Strichik}
RESOLUTION BOOK 2023, PAGE 030
4. RESOLUTION: To Appoint Assistant City Clerk Dawn Russell as the Alternate Assistant
Municipal Election Official / Absentee Ballot Manager for the 2023 Special Municipal Election.
{Sponsored By: Council President Boone)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2023, PAGE 031
Councilor Gornto made a motion to place item numbers 1-4 on a Consent Agenda and
Councilor Jackson seconded the motion. The items were placed on a Consent Agenda (6-0).
Council President Pro Tempore Strichik made a motion to adopt the Consent Agenda and
Councilor Chambers seconded the motion. There being no discussion, the Consent Agenda
was adopted with the following results:
AYES STRIPLIN, JACKSON, CHAMBERS,
GORNTO, STRICHIK, BOONE 6
NAYS NONE 0
ABSTAINED NONE 0
ABSENT NONE
AGENDA
1. RESOLUTION: To Award Bid No. 023-003 to Pyro Productions, Inc. for the July 4th Public
Fireworks Display Program for Performing and Creative Arts at a Cost Not to Exceed
$27,022.22. {Sponsored By: Council President Pro Tempore Strichik}
RESOLUTION BOOK 2023, PAGE 032
Council President Pro Tempore 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, JACKSON, CHAMBERS,
GORNTO, STRICHIK, BOONE 6
NAYS NONE 0
ABSTAINED NONE 0
ABSENT NONE
2. RESOLUTION: To Amend Resolution Book 2022-13, Page 246, Authorizing the Mayor to
Enter into a Preliminary Engineering and Construction Agreement for ALDOT Project No.
TAPAA-TA23(923), CPMS Ref # 100076080 and 100075863, for Sidewalk Improvements
Along Old Farm Lane. {Sponsored By: Councilor Jackson}
RESOLUTION BOOK 2023, PAGE 033
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,
GORNTO, STRICHIK, BOONE 6
NAYS NONE 0
ABSTAINED NONE 0
ABSENT NONE
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, for Project No. TAPMN-TA23(934),
CPMS Ref # 100076030, for Doster Road Sidewalk Improvements from Selma Highway to
Pratt Street at a Cost Not to Exceed $341,290.00 (Net Cost to City Not to Exceed $68,258.00).
{Sponsored By: Councilor Jackson}
RESOLUTION BOOK 2023, PAGE 034
Councilor Jackson 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, JACKSON, CHAMBERS,
GORNTO, STRICHIK, BOONE 6
NAYS NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT NONE
4. RESOLUTION: To Award Bid No. 023-002 to Clements Dean Building Company LLC for
Newton Park Tennis Complex Improvements for the Parks and Recreation Department at a
Cost Not to Exceed $3,326,428.00. {Sponsored By: Council President Pro Tempore Strichik}
RESOLUTION BOOK 2023, PAGE 035
Council President Pro Tempore 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, JACKSON, CHAMBERS,
GORNTO, STRICHIK, BOONE 6
NAYS NONE 0
ABSTAINED NONE 0
ABSENT NONE
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5. RESOLUTION: To Authorize the Mayor to Enter into an Agreement with Landmarks
Foundation of Montgomery to Complete a Historic District Resource Survey at a Cost Not to
Exceed $18,000.00 (Net Cost to City Not to Exceed $7,200.00). {Sponsored By: Councilor
Striplin}
RESOLUTION BOOK 2023, PAGE 036
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,
GORNTO, STRICHIK, BOONE 6
NAYS NONE 0
ABSTAINED NONE 0
ABSENT NONE
COMMENTS FROM PERSONS PRESENT:
Jon Lee Finnegan, 211 Deer Trace, requested that agenda items dealing with expenditure of
funds include the monetary amount in the title.
CLOSING COMMENTS:
Mayor Gillespie reminded all that paving begins tomorrow at The Mill between the apartments
and the parking area, and on Thursday paving will begin on Bridge Street. He also reminded
all that Severe Weather Tax Free weekend begins on Friday.
Councilor Jackson advised February was not only Black History Month, but also Career and
Technical Education Month. He recognized Mr. Dunn and staff at Autauga County Technology
School with the important role they play in preparing students for success in the workforce after
graduation. Councilor Jackson outlined the origins of Black History Month and thanked all
involved in the planning of the City's Black History Program.
Councilor Chambers congratulated the Prattville Lady Lions Basketball Team and wished them
well during the Final Four tournament. He encouraged everyone in District 4 to vote next
Tuesday.
Council President Boone reminded all that an Education Work Session was scheduled for
Thursday, March 2, 2023, at 6:00 p.m., but there is a possible date change, which would be
publicly posted as soon as details are confirmed and completed. Council President Boone
announced the next regular City Council meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, March 7, 2023, at
6:00 p.m.
ADJOURN:
There being no further business to come before the Council, Council President Pro Tempore
Strichik made a motion to adjourn and Councilor Gornto seconded the motion.
The meeting adjourned at 6:30 p.m. (6-0).
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APPROVED:
Paula G. Barlow
City Clerk
Lora Lee Boone, President
Prattville City Council
SUBMITTED BY:
Dawn Russell
Assistant City Clerk