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 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES The Prattville City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, February 15th at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall. Roll was called and Councilman Wood was recorded as being absent. After the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag, Council President Argo gave the invocation. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: February 1st City Council Minutes. Councilman Macready made the motion to approve the minutes and Councilman Renegar seconded the motion. The minutes were approved (6-0). COMMENTS FROM PERSONS PRESENT: Mr. Louis Colley, 111 Holly Court, Prattville, AL 36066, appeared before the Council on behalf of landowners who were concerned about agenda item number 2. Mr. Colley informed the Council that he had conducted a title search on the property and he expressed his concerns for the possibility of legal problems that may be encountered with the title. He urged councilmembers to take this information into consideration before they voted to approve a piece-mill annexation such as this one. MAYOR’S REPORT: Mayor Byard introduced Mike Daugherty, who is a fire medic with the Prattville Fire Department and was recently awarded the State Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) EMT of the Year. Mr. Daugherty was recognized for his implementation of the awareness campaign for the Emergency Patient Information Program in Autauga County. This program allows a patient’s medical history to be stored in a data base through Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama. The patient is provided with an identification card that may be swiped by emergency personnel to obtain medical information in the event the patient is unable to speak. The Mayor informed the Council of a recent letter from Governor Riley awarding the City of Prattville a sidewalk grant in the amount of $112,000.00. Mayor Byard thanked City Planner Joel Duke and City Engineer Robby Anderson for their involvement with the grant application. The Mayor reported that he had spoken with Councilman Wood earlier today. He stated that Councilman Wood was recovering at home and will be out of circulation for the next six weeks. Councilman Gillespie asked the Mayor for a telecommunications report. Mayor Byard stated that he is still working with department heads on obtaining the necessary information. COUNCIL REPORTS: Councilman Renegar stated that he had distributed to the Council, a summary of the Leisure Service Committee meeting which was held on February 7th. He further stated that another committee meeting would be held on February 21st at 11:30 a.m. at the Robert Trent Jones Clubhouse. As a member of the Airport Authority, Councilman Renegar reported that improvements to the airport were at a stand still due to lack of federal and state funding. He also spoke of the importance of having the local airport in good working order when pursuing possible economic development projects. Councilman Renegar reported that at the Mayor’s request, he attended a dinner on Saturday night where he welcomed Sandi Dutton, who serves as the American Legion Auxiliary National President. Mr. Renegar also presented Ms. Dutton with a key to the city. Councilman Macready stated that the Annexation Review Committee met and approved of two annexations, which appear as item numbers 2 and 12 on the evening’s agenda. Councilman Argo stated that the Finance Committee met at 5:00 p.m. today and it recommended the approval of item number 2. Councilman Argo also recognized Webelo Pack #25, which was in attendance at the evening’s meeting to gain credit toward their citizenship badges. AGENDA 1. ORDINANCE: REQUEST TO REZONE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1124 EAST MAIN STREET FROM R-2, SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL TO 0-1, OFFICE DISTRICT. (ORDINANCE BOOK 2005, PAGE 002). The Ordinance was held from the January 4th council meeting. There being no discussion, the vote was called and the Ordinance was adopted with the following results:
2. ORDINANCE: PETITION FOR ANNEXATION BY BINDIYA, INC. FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE NORTHERN END OF INTERSTATE COURT: (ORDINANCE BOOK 2005, PAGE 003). The Ordinance was held from the February 1st council meeting. City Attorney David McDowell stated that because the proper legal steps had been taken in the recent sale/purchase of the property, he had no problem with the Council moving forward with the approval of the annexation. Councilman Renegar called for the division of the house and the Ordinance was adopted with the following results:
3. RESOLUTION: TO RE-APPOINT EDDIE NUMMY TO THE HOUSING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT AND APPEALS. (RESOLUTION BOOK 2005, PAGE 020). Councilman Fank made the motion to adopt the Resolution and Councilman Macready seconded the motion. There being no discussion, the Resolution was adopted with the following vote:
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 item number 4. 4. RESOLUTION: TO AMEND THE FY 2005 BUDGET TO INCLUDE SUPPLEMENTAL FUNDING TO AUTAUGA COUNTY HUMANE SHELTER. (RESOLUTION BOOK 2005, PAGE 021). Councilman Miller made the motion to adopt the Resolution and Councilman Gillespie seconded the motion. Councilman Miller made the motion to suspend the rules and Councilman Macready seconded the motion. The rules were suspended (6-0). There being no discussion, the Resolution was adopted with the following vote:
Councilman Renegar made a motion to move item numbers 5, 6, and 7 to a consent agenda. Councilman Fank seconded the motion. All were in favor of moving the items to the Consent Agenda (6-0). CONSENT AGENDA 5. RESOLUTION: TO RE-APPOINT JAMES (JIM) BENTLEY ALLEN, JR. TO THE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT BOARD. (RESOLUTION BOOK 2005, PAGE 022). 6. RESOLUTION: TO RE-APPOINT LEE CRAWFORD TO THE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT BOARD. (RESOLUTION BOOK 2005, PAGE 023). 7. RESOLUTION: TO RE-APPOINT LISA MILLER TO THE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT BOARD. (RESOLUTION BOOK 2003, PAGE 024). Councilman Renegar made the motion to adopt the Resolutions and Councilman Miller seconded the motion. There being no discussion, the Resolutions were adopted with the following vote:
8. RESOLUTION: TO EXPRESS THE INTENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL TO REQUEST STATE LEGISLATION ENABLING MUNICIPAL ENFORCEMENT OF RED LIGHT TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS VIA USE OF AUTOMATED TRAFFIC CAMERAS. (RESOLUTION BOOK 2005, PAGE 025). Council President Argo passed the gavel to Council President Pro Tempore Miller and asked to be recognized. Councilman Argo introduced the Resolution and made a motion to adopt it. Councilman Renegar seconded the motion. During discussion, Councilman Argo stated that state law currently prohibits the use of
President Pro Tempore Miller passed the gavel back to Council President Argo. 9. RESOLUTION: TO APPOINT ALLEN MOATES TO THE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT BOARD. (RESOLUTION BOOK 2005, PAGE 026). Councilman Renegar made a motion to adopt the Resolution and Councilman Gillespie seconded the motion. There being no discussion, the vote to adopt the Resolution was called and the results were as follows:
10. RESOLUTION: TO SET A PUBLIC HEARING TO REPEAL CHAPTERS 5, 10, AND 16 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PRATTVILLE. (RESOLUTION BOOK 2005, PAGE 027). Councilman Miller made a motion to adopt the Resolution and Councilman Macready seconded the motion. Councilman Renegar asked Council President Argo to explain the purpose of this Resolution so that the Webelos would have a better understanding of what was taking place. Council President Argo explained that the City has continued to work under the Southern Building Code, which has been obsolete for quite some time, but before the change can be made to adopt the International Building Code, it is necessary to hold a public hearing. The public hearing will afford citizens and builders the opportunity to ask questions about the changes that will be made regarding building fees and permits. There being no further discussion, the Resolution was adopted with the following results:
11. RESOLUTION: TO REQUEST A LOCAL LEGISLATIVE ACT FOR PROPOSED ANNEXATION. (RESOLUTION BOOK 2005, PAGE 028). Councilman Macready made the motion to adopt the Resolution and Councilman Fank seconded the motion. During discussion, Council President Argo stated that an act must be passed by legislative leaders to conduct an election of the municipality to determine if properties are to be annexed into the city. There being no further discussion, the Resolution was adopted with the following results:
12. ORDINANCE: PETITION FOR AVANT PROPERTIES, LLC. (ORDINANCE BOOK 2005, PAGE 004). Councilman Miller made the motion to adopt the Ordinance and Councilman Renegar seconded the motion. Because Ordinances are ordinarily held for two weeks, it is necessary for council rules to be suspended if immediate action is to be taken. Councilman Renegar made the motion to suspend the rules and Councilman Macready seconded the motion. The rules were suspended (6-0). During discussion, Councilman Macready stated that the Annexation Review Committee met and approved of the petition for annexation. Council President Argo called for the vote and the Ordinance was adopted with the following results:
13. RESOLUTION: TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH CARDWELL CORPORATION FOR DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION PHASE II CREEKSIDE WALKING AND PARKING PROJECT. (RESOLUTION BOOK 2005, PAGE 029). Councilman Fank made the motion to move the Resolution from the table. Councilman Gillespie seconded the motion. The motion was approved (6-0). Councilman Fank made a motion to adopt a substitute Resolution to include bid amounts and Councilman Gillespie seconded the motion. The substitute Resolution was approved (6-0). The vote to adopt the substituted Resolution was called and the results were as follows:
CLOSING COMMENTS: Mayor Byard asked Councilman Miller to continue to work with the Humane Shelter to make improvements. He also reminded Councilman Miller that the support of the Humane Shelter is made up of the Autauga County Commission, the City of Prattville and the Autauga County Humane Society. He expressed his concerns that the City seems to be carrying the burden of the funding responsibility. Councilman Miller thanked Mayor Byard for his comments and assured the Mayor that he will continue to work with the Humane Shelter. Regarding the Fire Department Awards Banquet, Councilman Miller stated that he missed it due to unexpected out of town family issues. He also expressed his intention to call a Fire Committee meeting within the next two weeks. Councilman Renegar invited the Mayor and members of the Council to attend the Boys and Girls Club Banquet which is scheduled for Thursday, February 17th. ADJOURN: There being no further business to come before the Council, Councilman Macready made the motion to adjourn and Councilman Fank seconded the motion. The meeting closed at 8:05 p.m. APPROVED:
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