CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
TUESDAY, JUNE 1, 2004
7:00 P.M.

The Prattville City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, June 1, 2004 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall with Council President Pro Tempore Mike Renegar presiding. Roll was called with Councilman Argo recorded as being absent. After the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag, Council President Pro-Tempore Renegar gave the invocation.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES: May 18, 2004 City Council Minutes. Councilman Hall made the motion to approve the minutes and Councilman Miller seconded the motion. The minutes were approved (6-0).

COMMENTS FROM PERSONS PRESENT:

Freddie Cook, 656 Cook Road, Prattville, AL 36067, appeared before the Council to inquire about the status of the paving of Cook Road. He stated his confusion over the fact that several streets in the vicinity of Cook Road had recently been paved. He also stated that for the last several years he had been given conflicting information as to whether his road would or would not be paved.

Councilman Hall stated that while Cook Road is a city street, it will not be included in this year’s paving project but that it should be included in next year’s project.

MAYOR’S REPORT:

Mayor Byard reminded councilmembers to refer to the copy of the BASS schedule of events, which was placed in their boxes earlier today. The Elite 50 Series Tournament begins on Wednesday morning with a launch from Cooter’s Pond at 10:00 a.m.

The Mayor congratulated Council President Dean Argo on his recent appointment to the Executive Committee of the Alabama League of Municipalities.

Mayor Byard encouraged everyone to attend the public meeting regarding street improvements to Shady Oak Lane, Adell, Huie and East Main Streets, which is scheduled for Thursday, June 3, 2004 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall.

COUNCIL REPORTS:

Councilman Miller stated that he considers it a source of pride for Mayor Byard to be sworn in as President of the League of Municipalities and for Council President Dean Argo to be appointed as a member of its Executive Committee.
Councilman Renegar congratulated Mayor Byard on his recent induction as the President of the League.

AGENDA ITEMS

1. ORDINANCE: REQUEST TO REZONE PROPERTY LOCATED OFF OF GREYSTONE WAY AND WEST OF PEBBLE CREEK DRIVE FROM R-4 TO R-5. (ORDINANCE BOOK 2004, PAGE 007).

The Ordinance was held from the May 4, 2004 council meeting. There being no discussion, the Ordinance was adopted with the following vote:

Councilman Argo arrived at 7:18 p.m. and Councilman Renegar passed the gavel to him. Councilman Argo apologized for his late arrival due to his involvement in a fundraiser.

2. ORDINANCE: TO DECLARE CITY OF PRATTVILLE VEHICLES SURPLUS.

The Ordinance was held from the May 18, 2004 council meeting. During discussion, Councilman Wood made a motion to amend VIN numbers on lines 17, 19 and 29 to include the letter “X” in place of the letter “K”. The motion was seconded and the Ordinance was amended (7-0). Since there is a strong possibility that one of the vehicles listed in this Ordinance may be removed and be placed back in service for use by employees of Municipal Court, Councilman Macready made a motion to hold the Ordinance for 2 weeks and Councilman Renegar seconded the motion. The Ordinance was held for 2 weeks (7-0).

Ordinance Book 2000, Page 012, To Set Council Procedures, specifies in Section 22, that all ordinances, resolutions or propositions submitted to the council which require the expenditure of money shall lie over until the next meeting; provided further, that this rule shall not apply to the current expenses of, or contracts previously made with, or regular salaries of officers, or wages of employees. Therefore, it is necessary to suspend the rules on agenda items 3 and 4.

3. RESOLUTION: TO AWARD BID NO. 04-005 TO APAC- SOUTHEAST FOR FY 2004 STREET IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT. (RESOLUTION BOOK 2004, PAGE 035).

Councilman Carter made the motion to adopt the Resolution and Councilman Hall seconded the motion. Councilman Wood made the motion to suspend the rules and Councilman Macready seconded the motion. In order for immediate action to be taken, council rules must be suspended. The rules were suspended (7-0). There being no discussion, the Resolution was adopted with the following results:

4. RESOLUTION: TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH CHRISTIAN TESTING LABORATORIES, INC. FOR TESTING AND INSPECTIONS FOR THE FY2004 STREET RESURFACING PROJECT. (RESOLUTION BOOK 2004, PAGE 036).

Councilman Miller made the motion to adopt the Resolution and Councilman Renegar seconded the motion. If immediate action is to be taken, council rules must be suspended. Councilman Wood made the motion to suspend the rules and Councilman Renegar seconded the motion. The rules were suspended (7-0). City Engineer Robby Anderson clarified that this particular company will oversee the project to insure that the City receives the quality work it will be paying for. There being no further discussion, the Resolution was adopted with the following vote:

CLOSING COMMENTS:

Councilman Hall asked the Mayor to instruct city employees to begin picking up political signs tomorrow morning. Mayor Byard responded by stating that prior to the primary election, he sent letters to candidates that included information regarding the City’s Sign Ordinance. He also requested that the signs be picked up beginning at 7:00 a.m. on June 2, 2004. He further stated that city employees would be available to assist in the removal of all signs.

ADJOURN:

There being no further business to come before the Council, Councilman Macready made the motion to adjourn and the motion was seconded. The meeting closed at 7:30 p.m.

APPROVED:

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Gina P. Smith
City Clerk

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Dean R. Argo, President
Prattville City Council