PRATTVILLE CITY COUNCIL
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
TUESDAY, JANUARY 17, 2006
7:00 P.M.

The Prattville City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, January 17th at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall with Council President Argo presiding. Roll was called and all were recorded as being present. After the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag, Council President Argo gave the invocation.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES: January 3rd Public Hearing and City Council Minutes. Councilman Renegar made the motion to approve the minutes and Councilman Macready seconded the motion. The minutes were approved (7 -0).

COMMENTS FROM PERSONS PRESENT:

Jim McCarley, 257 Wetumpka Street, Prattville, AL 36067, appeared before the Council to recommend a pay raise for the Mayor, and also to suggest that the carpet in the Council Chambers be replaced and the roof leaks be repaired.

Sandra Fowler, 904 Old Ridge Road, Prattville, AL 36066, came before the Council to question why Riverchase North subdivision receives city services such as garbage pick up, while Hollybrooke subdivision, which is located only yards away, doesn’t receive the same services.

Council President Argo responded by stating that the property that North Riverchase is situated on has always been in the city limits and already had sewer and water pipes installed. The property where Hollybrooke subdivision was built was annexed in 2001. At the time the City was considering annexations in several council districts, each annexation ordinance specifically stated the following verbiage: “Be it further ordained that garbage collection and the extension of sewer lines would not be provided until such time as it becomes economically feasible for the City to provide same. Be it further ordained that the City of Prattville shall enter into a contract with the Autauga County Commission whereby the County shall continue to maintain the roadways in the same manner as it currently does within the newly annexed areas described in Exhibit “A”. Be it further ordained fire protection in the newly annexed areas shall not be less than the services currently being provided within the newly annexed areas.”

Council President Argo reminded Ms. Fowler that since several districts had annexations that included hundreds of homes, it would be unfair to pick and choose particular subdivisions to begin providing garbage collection services prior to 2010 based on their closeness in proximity to subdivisions that already lie within the city limits. Mayor Byard offered to attend a neighborhood meeting to better inform citizens of the restrictions placed on those who signed petitions to be annexed into the city limits. Ms. Fowler stated that she would be interested in organizing a meeting for that purpose. Mayor Byard also reminded Ms. Fowler that there are approximately 10 homes in the Hollybrooke subdivision whose owners chose not to annex into the city.

Councilman Renegar left the Council Chambers at 7:15 p.m. and returned at 7:16 p.m.

Mr. Thomas Brown, 1905 Calumet Parkway, Prattville, AL 36066, appeared before the Council with specific questions regarding fire protection for those who live in Hollybrooke but are not annexed. Mayor Byard explained in detail how the calls are directed according to how they are received at E-911.

Mr. Brown questioned the Council about the completion date for the realignment of Old Farm Lane. Mayor Byard sated that it is in the best interest of the developer to finish the road as soon as possible due to a pending economic development project in the area.

Mr. Bob Burton, 341 South Chestnut Street, Prattville, AL 36067, appeared before the Council as the legal representative of property owners relating to agenda item number 2. He asked if the Council had any questions pertaining to this issue and they did not.

MAYOR’S REPORT:

Mayor Byard informed members of the Council that the Commercial Development Authority has voted Ken Burton as Chairman, Greg Moates as Vice Chairman, Karla Boles as Secretary, and David Lewis as Treasurer.

The Mayor reminded members of the Council to attend a breakfast, which will be hosted by Lonestar Plastics on Thursday, January 26th at 7:30 a.m. He asked that they contact his office if they plan to attend.

Mayor Byard asked for a motion to be made to go into executive session in order to discuss economic development issues that include negotiations and also to discuss a city personnel issue.

Councilman Gillespie stated that he would like to be kept up to date regarding the Hollybrooke issue. He also questioned Mayor Byard as to when he could expect a proposed capital budget. The Mayor stated that a capital budget is currently being worked on.

COUNCIL REPORTS:

Councilman Renegar stated that the preliminary agenda packet included a Resolution to roof a portion of Doster Community Center. He further reported that the Leisure Services Committee met with the Mayor, City Engineer Robby Anderson and Leisure Services Director Drew Peterson to discuss other options and it was their decision to
pull the item from the agenda at this time. He further stated that the contract proposal submitted by Pepsi Cola, which appeared on the preliminary packet as item number 4 had been pulled and he had been informed just prior to the evening’s meeting that it would be necessary for that item to be bid out.

Councilman Macready reported that the Public Safety committee met regarding agenda item number 3.

Councilman Argo reported that the Finance Committee met on Monday, January 16th and determined that it would be necessary for the Council to go into executive session.

At 7:40 p.m. Councilman Macready made a motion to go into executive session and Councilman Fank seconded the motion. All were in favor (7-0).

At 9:50 p.m. Councilman Fank made the motion to go back into regular session and Councilman Renegar seconded the motion. All were in favor (7-0).

AGENDA ITEMS

1. RESOLUTION: TO SET A PUBLIC HEARING TO REZONE PROPERTY LOCATED SOUTH OF WYNFIELD #5 OFF WYNGATE DRIVE FROM FAR TO R-1. (RESOLUTION BOOK 2006, PAGE 002).

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 results:

Councilman Gillespie introduced the proposed Ordinance and made a motion to adopt it. Councilman Fank seconded it. By point of order the Ordinance was held until March 7, 2006.

2. RESOLUTION: PETITION FOR VACATING MAGNOLIA DRIVE (AN UNIMPROVED ROW) AS DEDICATED TO THE CITY OF PRATTVILLE BY CASTLEVALE SUBDIVISION. (RESOLUTION BOOK 2006, PAGE 003).

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 results:

3. RESOLUTION: TO GRANT A RETAIL BEER AND TABLE WINE LIQUOR LICENSE, OFF PREMISE ONLY TO KENDRICK R. MCCULLOUGH, D/B/A PRATTVILLE TRAVEL CENTER. (RESOLUTION BOOK 2005-A, PAGE 004).

Councilman Macready made the motion to adopt the Resolution and Councilman Fank seconded the motion. During discussion, Councilman Macready stated that the Public Safety Committee met and approved the application. The Resolution was adopted with the following vote:

4. RESOLUTION: TO SET A PUBLIC HEARING TO GRANT A LOUNGE, CLASS II PACKAGE STORE LICENSE TO KENDRICK R. MCCULLOUGH, D/B/A USA PACKAGE STORE. (RESOLUTION BOOK 2006, PAGE 005).

Councilman Miller made the motion to adopt the Resolution and Councilman Wood seconded the motion. There being no discussion, the Resolution was adopted with the following results:

CLOSING COMMENTS:

Mayor Byard reminded members of the Council to call Jamie Johnston regarding the Lonestar Plastics breakfast.
Councilman Wood stated that he would attend the breakfast. Councilman Renegar stated that he would attend the breakfast.

Councilman Macready stated that he would attend the breakfast.

Council President Argo announced that the next council meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, February 7, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. with a public hearing to be held at 6:00 p.m.

ADJOURN:

Councilman Macready made a motion to adjourn and the motion was seconded. The meeting closed at 9:58 p.m.

APPROVED:

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Gina P. Smith
City Clerk

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Dean R. Argo, President
Prattville City Council