CC Minutes 2023.11.07
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PRATTVILLE CITY COUNCIL
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2023
6:03 P.M.
The Prattville City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, November 7, 2023, 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 GRATEFULNESS: Letting others know by
my words and actions how they have benefited my life.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: City Council Meeting October 17, 2023. Councilor Merrick made
a motion to adopt the minutes and Councilor Chambers seconded the motion. There being no
discussion, the minutes were adopted (6-0).
Council President Boone recognized several Boy Scouts in attendance, asking them to stand
and state their names and what merit badge they are working towards.
COMMENTS FROM PERSONS PRESENT REGARDING TONIGHT’S AGENDA:
Zollie Keebler, 2641 Legends Parkway, Manager, The G.O.A.T. Bar and Grill, spoke in favor
of Consent Agenda Item 2 and gave an overview of the business plan.
MAYOR’S REPORT:
Mayor Gillespie opened by asking for a Point-of-Privilege introducing Senator Clyde
Chambliss, Representative Gerald “Jerry” Starnes (House District 88), and Representative
Kelvin Lawrence (House District 69). Senator Chambliss updated on the status of finances for
the State of Alabama. He reported the money borrowed from the state Trust Fund had been
fully repaid and on the new General Fund reserve of $100,000000.00. Representative
Lawrence updated on the overtime bill that was passed reporting on the benefits to employees
and employers. Representative Starnes gave a recap on some sponsored bills include Sunday
sales, and the Good Time Law.
Mayor Gillespie continued his report by introducing the new Assistant City Clerk, Loucretia
Harrell. Mayor Gillespie then thanked all who participated in the Parade of Pumpkins noting its
success with of over seventy thousand people in attendance. He thanked all City staff and
sponsors Randy Jones and Associates, Civil Southeast LLC as well as Lowes and Buffalo
Rock for their support.
The Mayor continued by reporting on the Prattville Area Chamber of Commerce’s Dinner in the
District and thanked the Chamber and all who participated. He further noted the time change
asking all to report any street lights outages through the work order system on the City website.
Mayor Gillespie reported a street closure on East Main Street on Wednesday, so that crews
could cut back brush on the East side of the road.
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Mayor Gillespie noted Agenda Item 4 was another sign of progress in Prattville on Fairview
Avenue with more progress to come in 2024. He continued with an update on North Highland
Park and spoke on the supply chain issue with the playground equipment but updated on the
completed parts of the project.
Mayor Gillespie reported that Tesla had electronic vehicle charging stations placed in the
Target shopping center and invited any needing the service to use it. He also reported the City
was seeking funding to bring more charging stations to the downtown area.
Mayor Gillespie announced the receipt of a $2,500.00 Alabama Power Foun dation Gateway
grant to go towards the new banners in downtown.
Mayor Gillespie gave an update on the Transportation Alternative Program (TAP) project for
sidewalks improvements along Old Ridge Road and Project Fast Track updates. He continued
by commenting on masonry work done in Oak Hill Cemetery.
Mayor Gillespie reported local artist Presley Holley will soon start painting a mural on the fence
in front of the Picker House for the holiday season. He continued with an update on the
Christmas parade route, starting and ending at the court house, due to the renovations at
Stanley Jensen Stadium with the Grand Marshals being Jennifer and Libby Barrett.
Mayor Gillespie commented on military appreciation week and the Chamber of Commerce
honoring Veterans at a ceremony on Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. He also invited all to join the
City, American Legion Post 122 and the Veterans of Foreign Wars for a Veterans Day
ceremony on Saturday November 11, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. with guest of honor, Robert Kohn.
Mayor Gillespie closed his report by inviting all to view the Sanitation holiday schedule on the
website or flyers out front.
REPORT FROM COUNCIL ON SPECIAL COMMITTEES:
None.
CONSENT AGENDA
1. RESOLUTION: To Vacate the Unimproved Magnolia Drive Right -Of-Way (ROW).
{Sponsored By: Council President Boone}
RESOLUTION BOOK 2023-A, PAGE 230
2. RESOLUTION: To Set a Public Hearing to Grant a Restaurant Retail Liquor License to PRA
Management, LLC d/b/a The Goat Bar and Grill. {Sponsored By: Council President Pro
Tempore Strichik}
RESOLUTION BOOK 2023-A, PAGE 231
3. RESOLUTION: To Accept Improvements and Maintenance of HD&D Land Company Plat
No. 1. {Sponsored By: Council President Boone}
RESOLUTION BOOK 2023-A, PAGE 232
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4. RESOLUTION: To Declare the Dilapidated Structure at 912 Wilberforce Avenue to Be
Unsafe and a Public Nuisance. {Sponsored By: Council President Pro Tempore Strichik}
RESOLUTION BOOK 2023-A, PAGE 233
5. RESOLUTION: To Set a Public Hearing to Declare the Abundance of Overgrown Grass and
Weeds at 870 Wilberforce Avenue to be Unsafe and a Public Nuisance and Order Its
Abatement Pursuant to Chapter 46 et seq., City of Prattville Code of Ordinances. {Sponsored
By: Council President Pro Tempore Strichik}
RESOLUTION BOOK 2023-A, PAGE 234
6. RESOLUTION: To Surplus One (1) Stryker EMS Cot from the Fire Department and Donate
to the Autauga County Board of Education (ACBOE) for the Autauga County Technology
Center (ACTC). {Sponsored By: Council President Pro Tempore Strichik}
RESOLUTION BOOK 2023-A, PAGE 235
7. RESOLUTION: To Authorize the City Attorney to Affix the Cost for the Removal of Garbage
and Rubbish at 902 Washington Ferry Road. {Sponsored By: Council P resident Pro Tempore
Strichik}
RESOLUTION BOOK 2023-A, PAGE 236
8. RESOLUTION: To Support the City of Prattville in Its Application for Grant Funding through
the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA), Land and Water
Conservation Fund (LWCF), for the Upper Kingston Park Tier II Renovation Project.
{Sponsored By: Council President Pro Tempore Strichik}
RESOLUTION BOOK 2023-A, PAGE 237
Council President Pro Tempore Strichik made a motion to place item numbers 1-8 on a
Consent Agenda and Councilor Chambers 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 Merrick 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 :
AGENDA
1. RESOLUTION: To Authorize the Release of Funds for the Purchase of One (1) 2023 912
Hydrema Articulated Dump Truck through the Sourcewell Purchasing Cooperative, Contract
No. 032119-CAT, from Thompson Rents: Montgomery-Mobile, LLC for the Wastewater
Division of the Public Works Departm ent at a Cost Not to Exceed $233,162.20. {Sponsored
By: Councilor Striplin}
RESOLUTION BOOK 2023-A, PAGE 238
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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,
MERRICK, STRICHIK, BOONE 6
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT :
2. RESOLUTION: To Authorize the Mayor to Enter into a Preliminary Engineering and
Construction Agreement for a Transportation Alternative Program (TAP) Project Between the
State of Alabama, Acting By and Through the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT),
for Project No. TAPAA-TA24(925), CPMS Ref #’s 100077818 and 100077819, for
Comprehensive Americans with Disabilities (ADA) Compliance for Downtown Pedestrian Paths
and Sidewalks at a Total Cost Not to Exceed $642,607.00 (Net Cost to City Not to Exceed
$128,521.40). {Sponsored By: Councilor Jackson}
RESOLUTION BOOK 2023-A, PAGE 239
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 :
3. RESOLUTION: To Authorize the Release of Funds for the Purchase of One (1) 2025
Kenworth T880 Tandem Axle Truck through the Sourcewell Purchasing Cooperative, Contract
No. 060920-KTC, from Kenworth of Montgomery, Inc. for the Wastewater Division of the Public
Works Department at a Cost Not to Exceed $223,493.00. {Sponsored By: Councilor Striplin}
RESOLUTION BOOK 2023-A, PAGE 240
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,
MERRICK, STRICHIK, BOONE 6
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT :
4. RESOLUTION: To Authorize the Mayor to Enter into an Agreement with the Alabama
Department of Transportation (ALDOT) and the Prattville Water Works Board for the Relocation
of Utility Facilities on Public Rights-of-Way for Project No. STPMN-0115(252) - Widening to
Add Turn Lanes, Resurfacing and Traffic Signal Improvements on Fairview Avenue from SR -3
to Jasmine Trail. {Sponsored By: Councilor Jackson}
RESOLUTION BOOK 2023-A, PAGE 241
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Councilor Jackson 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 :
5. RESOLUTION: To Authorize the Release of Funds for the Upfitting of Ten (10) New Police
Vehicles through State Contract No. MA230000004212 from Haynes Emergency Lighting for
the Police Department at a Total Cost Not to Exceed $84,339.21. {Sponsored By: Council
President Pro Tempore Strichik}
RESOLUTION BOOK 2023-A, PAGE 242
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,
MERRICK, STRICHIK, BOONE 6
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT :
6. RESOLUTION: To Authorize the Mayor to Enter into an Agreement with Krebs Engineering,
Inc. for Construction Engineering Services for Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT)
Project No. TAPMN-TA23(934) for Sidewalk Improvements Along Doster Road for the
Engineering Department at a Total Cost Not to Exceed $56,853.00 (Net Cost to City Not To
Exceed $11,370.60. {Sponsored By: Councilor Jackson}
RESOLUTION BOOK 2023-A, PAGE 243
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,
MERRICK, STRICHIK, BOONE 6
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT :
Council President Boone advised there was a need to enter into Executive Session to discuss
legal matters not yet being litigated but imminently likely to be litigated and to discuss legal
matters which are currently in litigations. She advised Mr. Odom submitted a letter signifying
the legality of this action and Executive Session would last approximately thirty (30) to one (1)
hour. Upon return the Council will finish conducting business and have closing comments.
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Council President Pro Tempore Strichik made a motion to enter into Executive Session and
Councilor Merrick seconded the motion. Council President Boone ordered a Roll Call vote.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Councilor Striplin Aye
Councilor Jackson Aye
Councilor Chambers Aye
Councilor Merrick Aye
Councilor Strichik Aye
Councilor Boone Aye
The motion to enter into Executive Session was passed with a vote of 6-0.
The Council entered into Executive Session at 6:47 p.m. and returned to Regular Session at
7:20 p.m.
7. RESOLUTION: To Declare a Vacancy in City Council District 5. {Sponsored By: Council
President Boone}
Council President Pro Tempore Strichik made a motion to adopt the resolution and Councilor
Striplin seconded the motion. Council President Pro Tempore Strichik made a motion to amend
line #17 to include to hold a special election. Councilor Merrick seconded the motion. There
being no discussion on the amendment, the amendment was adopted with the following results:
AYES : STRIPLIN, JACKSON, CHAMBERS,
MERRICK, STRICHIK, BOONE 6
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT :
Council President Boone opened the floor for discussion on the amended resolution. There
being no discussion, the Amended Resolution was adopted with the following results:
AYES : STRIPLIN, JACKSON, CHAMBERS,
MERRICK, STRICHIK, BOONE 6
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT :
COMMENTS FROM PERSONS PRESENT:
None.
CLOSING COMMENTS:
Council President Boone advised the next regularly scheduled City Council meeting was set
for Tuesday, November 21, 2023, at 6:00 p.m.
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ADJOURN:
There being no further business to come before the Council, Councilor President Pro Tempore
Strichik made a motion to adjourn and Councilor Merrick seconded the motion. The meeting
adjourned at 7:24 p.m. (6-0).
APPROVED:
Paula G. Barlow
City Clerk
Lora Lee Boone, President
Prattville City Council
SUBMITTED BY:
Loucretia Harrell
Assistant City Clerk