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 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES The Prattville City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, March 1st at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall. Roll was called and all were recorded as being present. After the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag, Councilman Renegar gave the invocation. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: February 15th Public Hearing and City Council Minutes. Councilman Macready made the motion to approve the minutes and Councilman Renegar seconded the motion. The minutes were approved (7-0). COMMENTS FROM PERSONS PRESENT: Bob Cleckler, 176 Linda Lane, Prattville, AL 36067, appeared before the Council to request an update on the traffic study conducted on Washington Ferry Road. Councilman Fank stated that he would schedule a meeting with Mr. Cleckler to include himself, Mayor Byard, and City Planner Joel Duke to discuss issues of concern. Wilburn Bland, 240 Mary Drive, Prattville, AL 36066, appeared before the Council to express his concerns for the safety of drivers in the areas of McQueen Smith Road and Highway 31 South and also Scenic Hills Drive and Highway 31 South. Mayor Byard assured Mr. Bland that City Engineer Robby Anderson would assess the area and make a recommendation to the Mayor. MAYOR’S REPORT: Mayor Byard asked for council support on agenda item number 2. He informed the Council that the issue had been approved by the Finance Committee during the previous administration. The Mayor also reported that Information Technology Director Brad Belden had disconnected a total of 60 pagers earlier today, which will save the city approximately $400.00 per month. Councilman Gillespie thanked the Mayor for the Information Technology update and requested to know more information as it becomes available. COUNCIL REPORTS: Councilman Wood thanked everyone for their concern, cards and prayers during his recuperation after surgery. Councilman Miller called a Fire Committee meeting on March 8th at 7:00 a.m. at the Annex. Councilman Renegar reported that the Leisure Services Committee met with members of the Dixie Youth Baseball League who were interested in hosting a statewide tournament in 2006. He further stated that the Committee elected to pass on the opportunity to bid for the tournament. Regarding Stanley-Jensen Stadium, Councilman Renegar stated that the Committee is interested in moving forward with necessary renovations. Councilman Argo stated that due to lack of pertinent information, item number 7, titled, “To Authorize the Mayor to Enter Into a Contract for Services Between the City of Prattville and Fountain City BMX Association, Inc.”, on the evening’s agenda has been pulled and will appear on the March 17th agenda. AGENDA 1. ORDINANCE: TO REZONE PROPERTY LOCATED OFF OF COUNTY ROAD 47 FROM FAR TO R-1. (ORDINANCE BOOK 2005, PAGE (005). The Ordinance appeared on the public hearing agenda at 6:00 p.m. this evening. There being no discussion, the vote was called and the Ordinance was adopted with the following results:
2. RESOLUTION: TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH INGENUITY, INC. FOR UTILITY SERVICE COST SAVING MEASURES. (RESOLUTION BOOK 2005, PAGE 030). Councilman Miller made the motion to adopt the Resolution and Councilman Renegar seconded the motion. There being no discussion, the Resolution was adopted with the following vote:
3. RESOLUTION: TO AUTHORIZE ADVANCE TRAVEL FUNDS FOR NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES CONGRESSIONAL CONFERENCE. (RESOLUTION BOOK 2005, PAGE 031). Councilman Renegar made the motion to adopt the Resolution and Councilman Gillespie seconded the motion. There being no discussion, the Resolution was adopted with the following vote:
4. RESOLUTION: TO RE-APPOINT MAX ALEXANDER TO THE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT BOARD. (RESOLUTION BOOK 2005, PAGE 032). 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:
5. RESOLUTION: TO ENDORSE NEA’S READ ACROSS AMERICA PROGRAM. (RESOLUTION BOOK 2005, PAGE 033). Councilman Gillespie made the motion to adopt the Resolution and Councilman Fank seconded the motion. There being no discussion, the Resolution was adopted with the following vote:
6. RESOLUTION: TO RESCHEDULE CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF MARCH 15, 2005. (RESOLUTION BOOK 2005, PAGE 034). Councilman Macready made the motion to adopt the Resolution and Councilman Gillespie seconded the motion. During discussion, it was determined that members of the Council who would be in Washington on the 15th have a mid morning meeting scheduled with Congressman Everett and Senators Sessions and Shelby, which would prevent them from returning to Prattville for the regularly scheduled 7:00 p.m. council meeting. Regarding moving the council meeting to March 17th, Councilmen Wood and Miller stated that they will be out of town on business on March 17th. There being no further discussion, the Resolution was adopted with the following vote:
7. RESOLUTION: TO LEVY 7 MILLS AD VALOREM TAX IN THE CITY OF PRATTVILLE. (RESOLUTION BOOK 2005, PAGE 035). Councilman Miller made the motion to adopt the Resolution and Councilman Fank seconded the motion. During discussion, Councilman Renegar assured those who were in attendance that this Resolution is a housekeeping measure and does not increase current taxes. The vote to adopt the Resolution was called and the results were as follows:
8. RESOLUTION: TO SET A PUBLIC HEARING TO REZONE PROPERTY LOCATED OFF OF OLD RIDGE ROAD AND U.S. INTERSTATE 65 FROM FAR TO B-2. (RESOLUTION BOOK 2005, PAGE 036). Councilman Fank made the motion to adopt the Resolution and Councilman Renegar seconded the motion. There being no discussion, the vote was called and the Resolution was adopted with the following results:
Councilman Fank introduced the proposed Ordinance and made a motion to adopt it. Councilman Renegar seconded the motion. By point of order the Ordinance was held until March 17, 2005. 9. RESOLUTION: TO SET A PUBLIC HEARING TO REZONE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1137 EAST MAIN STREET FROM R-2 TO O-1. (RESOLUTION BOOK 2005, PAGE 037). Councilman Miller made a motion to adopt the Resolution and Councilman Fank seconded the motion. There being no discussion, the vote to adopt the Resolution was called and the results were as follows:
Councilman Miller introduced the proposed Ordinance and made a motion to adopt it. Councilman Macready seconded the motion. By point of order the Ordinance was held until March 17th. 10. ORDINANCE: PETITION FOR ANNEXATION FOR EAST MEMORIAL BAPTIST CHURCH. Councilman Macready made a motion to adopt the Ordinance and Councilman Fank seconded the motion. By point of order the Ordinance was held until March 17th. During discussion, City Planning Director Joel Duke informed the Council that this property is adjacent to the Avant property. 11. ORDINANCE: PETITION FOR ANNEXATION FOR SPEIGNER ET AL, OLD RIDGE ROAD. Councilman Gillespie made the motion to adopt the Ordinance and Councilman Macready seconded the motion. By point of order the Ordinance was held (7-0). CLOSING COMMENTS: Councilman Gillespie welcomed Councilman Wood back to work. Councilman Wood invited everyone to attend the North Highland Park Fun Day, which is scheduled for March 26, 2005. Councilman Renegar thanked the Mayor and members of the Council for attending the Boys and Girls Club. He also thanked City Attorney David McDowell and his law firm for sponsoring a table at the event. Councilman Renegar expressed his appreciation to Councilman Argo for his active role as Emcee for the evening. Councilman Argo invited everyone to participate in the “Read Across America Program” at the Prattville Intermediate School at 8:15 a.m. on Wednesday, March 2, 2005. ADJOURN: There being no further business to come before the Council, Councilman Fank made the motion to adjourn and the motion was seconded. The meeting closed at 7:50 p.m. APPROVED:
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