CC Minutes 2023.10.03
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PRATTVILLE CITY COUNCIL
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2023
6:02 P.M.
The Prattville City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, October 3, 2023, at 6:02 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 with the exception of Councilor Gornto. Council President Boone declared
a quorum and called the meeting to order.
THE CHARACTER TRAIT OF THE MONTH IS RESPONSIBILITY… Taking ownership of my
thoughts, words, and actions.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Public Hearing and City Council Meeting September 19, 2023.
Council President Pro Tempore Strichik made a motion to adopt the minutes and Councilor
Merrick seconded the motion. There being no discussion, the minutes were adopted (6-0).
COMMENTS FROM PERSONS PRESENT REGARDING TONIGHT’S AGENDA:
Jon Lee Finnegan, 211 Deer Trace, commented on Agenda Item 1 questioning the location of
the project and inquiring about how the costs were determined. Council President Pro Tempore
Strichik asked if the Mayor and/or Finance Director Daniel Oakley would like to respond. Mayor
Gillespie stated projects have to be bid out before the actual costs are known. He further
advised this agenda item allows the City to have the plan needed so the project can be sent
out for bid.
MAYOR’S REPORT:
Mayor Gillespie announced that several MPO (Montgomery Metropolitan Organization) grants
had been approved for the area to include sidewalks along Selma Highway. He advised staff
was working with MPO for future grant opportunities.
Mayor Gillespie gave an introduction to the new City of Prattville video and invited all to watch.
The video showcases Prattville as a City of Family, a City of Growth and a City of Charm that
will always have the heart of a town. Mayor Gillespie concluded his report by stating the video
shows numerous investments in the City of Prattville advising that dividends have paid off and
it shows in the quality of life in Prattville.
FROM COUNCIL ON SPECIAL COMMITTEES:
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CONSENT AGENDA
1. RESOLUTION: To Authorize the Mayor to have Overgrown Grass and Weeds at 116 Abney
Drive, 423 Summerhill Road and 122 Kingswood Drive Abated and Charge Any Incurred
Expenses for the Abatement Process Pursuant to Chapter 46 et seq., City of Prattville Code of
Ordinances. {Sponsored By: Council President Pro Tempore Strichik}
RESOLUTION BOOK 2023-B, PAGE 215
2. RESOLUTION: To Grant a Retail Beer On and Off Premises and a Retail Table Wine On
and Off Premises License for Jiya 2 Inc D/B/A Eagle Cigars and Tobacco. {Sponsored By:
Council President Pro Tempore Strichik}
RESOLUTION BOOK 2023-B, PAGE 216
3. RESOLUTION: To Rescind Resolution Book 2022-B, Page 237, Authorizing the Purchase
of Five (5) 2023 Ford Explorers through State Contract No. MA220000003121-1 from Stivers
Ford Lincoln for the Police Department at a Cost Not to Exceed $187,420.00. {Sponsored By:
Council President Pro Tempore Strichik}
RESOLUTION BOOK 2023-B, PAGE 217
4. RESOLUTION: To Rescind Resolution Book 2023, Page 046, Authorizing the Upfitting of
Five (5) New Police Vehicles through State Contract No. MA 999 180000000349 from Alabama
Upfitters for the Police Department at a Cost of $6,929.20 Per Vehicle and a Total Cost Not to
Exceed $34,646.00. {Sponsored By: Council President Pro Tempore Strichik}
RESOLUTION BOOK 2023-B, PAGE 218
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5. RESOLUTION: To Waive Fee for the Autauga County Fair Organization during the Week of
October 10-14, 2023. {Sponsored By: Councilor Striplin}
RESOLUTION BOOK 2023-B, PAGE 219
Councilor Chambers made a motion to place item numbers 1-5 on a Consent Agenda and
Council President Pro Tempore Strichik seconded the motion. The items were placed on a
Consent Agenda (6-0).
Councilor Merrick made a motion to adopt the Consent Agenda and Councilor Jackson
seconded the motion. There being no discussion, the Consent Agenda was adopted with the
following results:
AYES : STRIPLIN, JACKSON, CHAMBERS,
MERRICK, STRICHIK BOONE 6
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT : GORNTO
AGENDA
1. RESOLUTION: To Authorize the Mayor to Enter into an Agreement with McKee &
Associates Architects, Inc. for Architectural Construction Management Services for the Exterior
Venue Project around 124 W. Main Street for the Executive Department at a Cost Not to
Exceed $211,200.00. {Council President Boone}
RESOLUTION BOOK 2023-B, PAGE 220
Councilor Striplin advised he would be abstaining from the vote on this item. He stated he was
not in favor or against the item, but he had several downtown merchants to express concerns
over the loss of parking spaces and thoughts of other more appropriate locations downtown.
Councilor Jackson asked Councilor Striplin to elaborate on the other locations. Councilor
Striplin advised there was some vacant property on Court Street near Spillway Park that could
be more appropriate. Mayor Gillespie advised there would be no loss of parking with this
project. He further stated that this project and a proposed project on Court Street would add
parking in the downtown area and compliment Spillway Park. There being no further
discussion, the Resolution was adopted with the following results:
AYES : CHAMBERS, MERRICK, BOONE, 4
STRICHIK
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : STRIPLIN, JACKSON 2
ABSENT : GORNTO
2. RESOLUTION: To Award Bid No. 023-014 to Smitherman Brothers Construction Company
for Sidewalk Improvements Along Doster Road, ALDOT Project No. TAPMN-TA23(934), for
the Engineering Department at a Cost Not to Exceed $379,460.00 (Net Cost to City Not to
Exceed $75,892.00). {Sponsored By: Councilor Jackson}
RESOLUTION BOOK 2023-B, PAGE 221
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,
MERRICK, STRICHIK BOONE 6
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT : GORNTO
3. RESOLUTION: To Award Bid No. 023-016 to Repower South Montgomery, LLC for Single
Stream Recycling of Solid Waste for the Sanitation Department at a Unit Cost of $44.00 Per
Ton. {Sponsored By: Councilor Chambers}
RESOLUTION BOOK 2023-B, PAGE 222
Councilor Chambers made a motion to adopt the resolution and Councilor Merrick seconded
the motion. There being no discussion, the Resolution was adopted with the following results:
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AYES : STRIPLIN, JACKSON, CHAMBERS,
MERRICK, STRICHIK BOONE 6
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT : GORNTO
4. RESOLUTION: To Amend the Budget and Authorize the Release of Funds for the Purchase
of Ten (10) Ford F150s through State Contract No. MA220000003121 from Stivers Ford Lincoln
for the Police Department at a Cost Not to Exceed $419,033.00. {Sponsored By: Council
President Pro Tempore Strichik}
RESOLUTION BOOK 2023-B, PAGE 223
Council President Pro Tempore Strichik made a motion to adopt the resolution and Councilor
Merrick seconded the motion. There being no discussion, the Resolution was adopted with the
following results:
AYES : STRIPLIN, JACKSON, CHAMBERS,
MERRICK, STRICHIK BOONE 6
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT : GORNTO
COMMENTS FROM PERSONS PRESENT:
Jon Lee Finnegan, 211 Deer Trace, spoke referencing her Public Record Request and her
Freedom of Information Act Request for the contract between the City of Prattville and the
Prattville Solid Waste Disposal Authority.
CLOSING COMMENTS:
Council President Boone advised the next regularly scheduled City Council meeting would be
held Tuesday, October 17, 2023, at 6:00 p.m.
ADJOURN:
There being no further business to come before the Council, Councilor Merrick made a motion
to adjourn and Council President Pro Tempore Strichik seconded the motion. The meeting
adjourned at 6:29 p.m. (6-0)
APPROVED:
Paula G. Barlow
City Clerk
Lora Lee Boone, President
Prattville City Council