CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
TUESDAY, JULY 5, 2005
7:00 P.M.

The Prattville City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, July 5th at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall. Tom Miller, President Pro Tempore, presided over the meeting in Councilman Argo’s absence. Roll was called and Councilman Argo and Councilman Renegar were recorded as being absent. After the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag, Councilman Wood gave the invocation. Councilman Renegar arrived at 7:03 p.m.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES: June 21st City Council Minutes. Councilman Macready made the motion to approve the minutes and Councilman Fank seconded the motion. The minutes were approved (6-0).

MAYOR’S REPORT:

Mayor Byard extended his sympathy to the family of Mr. Michael Sullivan, City of Prattville employee who recently passed away. Mr. Sullivan was employed with the Sanitation Department, and was a member of the Autauga County Rescue Squad.

Mayor Byard recognized Sergeant Paul Middlebrooks for being this year’s recipient of the American Legion Firefighter of the Year Award.

COMMENTS FROM PERSONS PRESENT:

None.

COUNCIL REPORTS:

Councilman Macready reported that the Public Safety Committee met and approved agenda item numbers 1 and 2. Item number 1 was held from the last meeting due to a legal question and City Attorney, David McDowell had responded favorably.

Councilman Miller gave accolades to Sgt. Middlebrooks on his award. He reported that the Fire Committee met and is continuing to review inspection fees, and will keep the Council updated on their progress.

AGENDA

1. RESOLUTION: To Issue an Off Premise Retail Beer and Wine License to Ravi Pasupula, d/b/a BP Gas Station Covered Bridge. (RESOLUTION BOOK 2005, PAGE 081).

The Resolution was held from the June 21st council meeting.

There being no further discussion, the Resolution was adopted with the following results:

2. RESOLUTION: To Issue an Off Premise Retail Beer and Wine License to Kendrick McCullough, d/b/a I-65 Prattville Texaco. (RESOLUTION BOOK 2005, PAGE 082).

Councilman Macready introduced the Resolution and made a motion to adopt it. Councilman Gillespie seconded the motion. There being no discussion, the Resolution was adopted with the following results:

3. RESOLUTION: To Set a Public Hearing to Declare Various Weeded Lots to be a Public Nuisance and Ordering Their Abatement per Title 11, Chapter 67 of the Code of Alabama, 1975, as Amended. (RESOLUTION BOOK 2005, PAGE 083).

Councilman Fank introduced the Resolution and made a motion to adopt it. Councilman Gillespie seconded the motion. There being no discussion, the Resolution was adopted with the following results:

At 7:17 p.m. Councilman Macready made a motion to go into executive session. Councilman Fank seconded the motion and all were in favor (6-0). At 8:45 p.m., Councilman Fank made the motion to go back into regular session and Councilman Wood seconded the motion.

It is necessary to go into executive session with the City Attorney to discuss legal matters involving the good name and character of a person.

CLOSING COMMENTS:

Councilman Miller advised there would be a Special Council Meeting on Friday, July 8, 2005 at 3:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall to discuss a personnel issue.

ADJOURN:

There being no further business to come before the Council, Councilman Macready made the motion to adjourn and the motion was seconded by Councilman Fank. The meeting closed at 8:48 p.m.

APPROVED:

______________________
Gina P. Smith
City Clerk

______________________
Tom Miller, President Pro Tempore
Prattville City Council