CC Minutes 2024.02.061
PRATTVILLE CITY COUNCIL
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2024
6:00 P.M.
The Prattville City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, February 6, 2024, at 6:00 p.m.
in the Council Chambers at City Hall. After the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag,
Council President Boone gave the invocation. Roll was called with all Councilors recorded as
present with the exception of Councilor Striplin. Council President Boone declared a quorum
and called the meeting to order.
THE CHARACTER TRAIT OF THE MONTH IS SINCERITY… Doing what is right with
transparent motives.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: City Council Meeting January 16, 2024. Councilor Jackson made
a motion to adopt the minutes and Council President Pro Tempore Strichik seconded the
motion. There being no discussion, the minutes were adopted (5-0).
COMMENTS FROM PERSONS PRESENT REGARDING TONIGHT’S AGENDA:
Mark Rhodes, 111 Patti Loop, commented on the infrastructure of the City, new developments,
apartments, rental properties and wanting better for the City.
Karen Cooper, 804 Cobblestone Curve, spoke on the library board and filling remaining board
seats.
Christina Garner, 1608 Trolley Road, spoke on the library board and ensuring the vetting of the
right applicants.
Brian Morgan, 1020 Saddle Ridge, spoke against Agenda Item 1 and traffic safety concerns.
Blake Rice, 223 9th Street, commented on behalf of the developer and Sanford family
concerning Agenda Item 1 and postponing it indefinitely.
Allen Mills, 332 Co. Road 27, spoke against Agenda Item 1 and its impact on infrastructure.
Michael Whaley, 1819 Autumn Court. E, spoke on Agenda Item 1, traffic, growth of
infrastructure and improvements and the number of apartments in District 5 in relation to the
master plan.
Craig Clements, 1317 Cherry Tree Lane, spoke against Agenda Item 1 and concerns of public
safety.
Kent Dobbs, 1915 Constitution Avenue, spoke against Agenda Item 1 and concerns of the
safety with traffic and large trucks.
Lori Herring, 225 Stewart Street, commented on the library and children safety.
Hannah Reese, 101 Grove Court, spoke on the library board appointments and candidates.
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Audrey Strong, 106 Aberdeen Court, spoke on Agenda Items 3 and 6 and selecting the right
candidates for the vacant library board positions.
Angie Hayden, 910 Silver Creek Court., spoke on the library appointments and her concerns.
Amber Frey, 748 Glennbrooke Boulevard, commented on concerns about the library board.
Dianne Rolling, 119 Magnolia Drive, spoke against having more apartments.
Tom Hall, 789 W edgewood Court, spoke against Agenda Item 1, growth throughout the years
and Highway 82 not being designed for the amount of traffic that goes through.
Dave Greenawalt, 1537 Windy Meadows Road, spoke on the library and his concerns.
Councilor Jackson exited the Chambers at 6:34 p.m.
Brian Bell, 315 Eastgate Drive, spoke on Agenda Item 1 and rental property tenants.
MAYOR’S REPORT:
Mayor Gillespie recognized County Commissioner Mr. Larry Stoudemire and Autauga County
Emergency Management Agency Director David Bagley’s attendance. The Mayor advised the
Mardi Gras parade and festivities was well attended and thanked the departments that assisted
for all of their hard work.
The Mayor discussed progress at North Highland Park and advised the playground equipment
was to be installed and ready February 9, 2024, as well as progressive improvements to
Stanley Jensen Stadium. Mayor Gillespie advised that the City was able to get a finalized copy
of City-County Street agreement and it is awaiting review by City Officials and the Street
Committee.
Mayor Gillespie continued his report by updating on the completed paving on Doster Road and
beginning of paving on Lower Kingston Road. The Mayor continued by advising the City had
received notification that line relocation on Fairview Avenue will be starting soon. The Mayor
continued by announcing that Cavender’s has broken ground on their 1500 square foot store
near Bass Pro that should be opening sometime in September and an upcoming project
concerning the Picker House with a promise of more details to come.
Mayor Gillespie closed his report reminding all of the upcoming election for Councilor of District
5 on February 13, 2024 and inviting everyone to the 23rd annual Black History Month program
on February 23, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. at the Doster Center.
FROM COUNCIL ON SPECIAL COMMITTEES:
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CONSENT AGENDA
1. RESOLUTION: To Surplus Personal Property Items from the Parks and Recreation
Department. {Sponsored By: Council President Pro Tempore Strichik}
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2. RESOLUTION: To Appoint Joel B. Pugh to the Educational Building Authority. {Sponsored
By: Councilor Chambers}
3. RESOLUTION: To Appoint Leigh B. Willis to the Educational Building Authority. {Sponsored
By: Councilor Chambers}
4. RESOLUTION: To Re-Appoint Jerry Keith Cantrell to the Educational Building Authority.
{Sponsored By: Councilor Chambers}
5. RESOLUTION: To Appoint Christopher McKay to the Historic Preservation Commission.
{Sponsored By: Council President Boone}
Council President Pro Tempore Strichik made a motion to place item numbers 1-5 on a
Consent Agenda and Councilor Merrick seconded the motion. The items were placed on a
Consent Agenda (4-0).
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 : CHAMBERS, MERRICK,
STRICHIK, BOONE 4
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT : STRIPLIN, JACKSON
AGENDA
1. ORDINANCE: Rezone Property Located Inside the Corporate Limits at Highway 82 East
and Constitution Avenue from B-2 (General Business), R-2 (Single Family Residential) and
PUD (Planned Unit Development) to PUD (Owner: DHS-1 Holding, Inc., DHS-2 Holding, Inc.,
DHS-3 Holding, Inc and Gresham Place) (Representative: Barrett-Simpson, Inc.). {Sponsored
By: Council President Boone}
This ordinance was originally read in on December 5, 2023, where Council President Pro
Tempore Strichik made a motion to adopt the ordinance and Councilor Striplin seconded the
motion and was held by Point-of-Order until after the Public Hearing on January 2, 2024. On
January 2, 2024, the ordinance was postponed until February 6, 2024, by a vote of 4/2. The
ordinance now being properly before the Council, Council President Boone opened the floor
for discussion. Council President Pro Tempore Strichik made a motion to table the ordinance
indefinitely per the request of the petitioner. The motion failed for lack of a second. There being
no further discussion, the original ordinance being back before failed with the following results:
AYES : NONE 0
NAYS : CHAMBERS, MERRICK,
STRICHIK, BOONE 4
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT : STRIPLIN, JACKSON
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2. RESOLUTION: To Amend the FY2024 Budget and Award Bid No. 023-021 to Webb
Builders, Inc. for the Demolition and Construction of a BBQ Pit at Pratt Park for the Parks and
Recreation Department at a Cost Not to Exceed $291,364.00. {Sponsored By: Council
President Pro Tempore Strichik}
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 : CHAMBERS, MERRICK,
STRICHIK, BOONE 4
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT : STRIPLIN, JACKSON
3. RESOLUTION: To Appoint Gloria Kuykendall to the Autauga-Prattville Public Library Board
of Trustees. {Sponsored By: Councilor Merrick}
Councilor Merrick 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 : CHAMBERS, MERRICK,
STRICHIK, BOONE 4
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT : STRIPLIN, JACKSON
4. RESOLUTION: To Ratify, Affirm and Amend Resolution Book 2023-A, Page 149,
Authorizing the Mayor to Enter Into an Agreement with Flock Safety for Camera Operating
System Maintenance for the Police Department at a Total Five (5) Year Cost of $156,300.00.
{Sponsored By: Council President Pro Tempore Strichik}
Councilor Merrick 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 : CHAMBERS, MERRICK,
STRICHIK, BOONE 4
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT : STRIPLIN, JACKSON
5. RESOLUTION: To Amend the FY2024 Budget and Resolution Book 2023-A, Page 189,
Authorizing the Release of Funds for the Construction of a Restroom at Lo Picket Park at a
Total Cost Not to Exceed $62,250.00. {Sponsored By: Council President Pro Tempore Strichik}
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:
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AYES : CHAMBERS, MERRICK,
STRICHIK, BOONE 4
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT : STRIPLIN, JACKSON
6. RESOLUTION: To Appoint Quincy Minor to the Autauga-Prattville Public Library Board of
Trustees. {Sponsored By: Councilor Merrick}
Councilor Merrick 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 : CHAMBERS, MERRICK,
STRICHIK, BOONE 4
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT : STRIPLIN, JACKSON
7. RESOLUTION: To Authorize Demolition and Removal of the Dilapidated Structure Located
at 312 Marlette Drive and to Award a Contract to Jackson Prime Construction LLC at a Cost
Not to Exceed $9,000.00. {Sponsored By: Council President Pro Tempore Strichik}
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:
AYES : CHAMBERS, MERRICK,
STRICHIK, BOONE 4
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT : STRIPLIN, JACKSON
8. RESOLUTION: To Authorize the Mayor to Enter into an Agreement with CivicPlus, LLC for
City of Prattville Code of Ordinances Online Hosting and Supplementation Services for the City
Clerk Department at an Annual Cost of $5,951.90. {Sponsored By: Councilor Chambers}
Councilor Chambers 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 : CHAMBERS, MERRICK,
STRICHIK, BOONE 4
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT : STRIPLIN, JACKSON
9. RESOLUTION: To Authorize Demolition and Removal of the Dilapidated Structure Located
at 930 Wilberforce Avenue and to Award a Contract to GRIER SERVICES, Incorporated at a
Cost Not to Exceed $3,700.00. {Sponsored By: Council President Pro Tempore Strichik}
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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 : CHAMBERS, MERRICK,
STRICHIK, BOONE 4
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT : STRIPLIN, JACKSON
COMMENTS FROM PERSONS PRESENT:
Jon Lee Finnegan, 211 Deer Trace, spoke on video recording, posting meetings and the
cleaning of bridges.
Michael Stice, 1189 E. Main Street, spoke on a house fire and updating processes for citizens.
Mayor Gillespie directed Mrs. Stice to reach out to Dale Gandy in Public Works for assistance.
Michael Whaley, 1819 Autumn Court E., thanked the Council for their vote on Agenda Item 1
and the 2040 master plan.
Patrick Lucas, 1211 Caliber Crossing, spoke on North Highland and Lo Pickett Parks
commending and thanking the Council on the progress.
CLOSING COMMENTS:
Councilor Chamber thanked everyone for attending the Mardi Gras Parade.
Council President Pro Tempore Strichik reminded all on the upcoming Park and Recreation
Committee Meeting on February 15, 2024, at 3:30 p.m. at the Doster Center.
Council President Boone spoke on the integrity of the Councilors and bribes and reminded
everyone that the campaign finance reports were public records that could be viewed by
citizens.
Council President Boone advised the next regularly scheduled City Council meeting would be
held Tuesday, February 20, 2024, 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 Chambers seconded the motion. The meeting
adjourned at 7:10 p.m. (4-0)
APPROVED:
Paula G. Barlow
City Clerk
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Lora Lee Boone, President
Prattville City Council
SUBMITTED BY:
Loucretia Harrell
Assistant City Clerk