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 PRATTVILLE CITY COUNCIL The Prattville City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, February 7th 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, Councilman Renegar gave the invocation. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: January 17th City Council Minutes and January 31st Special Session Minutes. Councilman Macready made the motion to approve the minutes and Councilman Fank seconded the motion. The minutes were approved (7 -0). COMMENTS FROM PERSONS PRESENT: Vince Jones, 1134 Perrydale Loop, Prattville, AL 36066, appeared before the Council to urge support of the “King of the Hill” basketball tournament, which is sponsored by local businesses, churches, schools and the YMCA. This program was specifically formed to allow children to play organized sports who otherwise may not have that opportunity. Councilman Miller suggested that Mr. Jones check with various civic organizations that may be interested in supporting this effort. Councilman Wood stated that this program is one that will encompass the entire city and he encouraged each member of the Council to participate. Councilman Renegar asked about the monetary rates of sponsorship and Mr. Jones stated that they range from as low as $50.00. Ken Hollon, 2309 County Road 61, Prattville, AL 36067, appeared before the Council to encourage them to educate themselves and their constituents about the proposed tax increase for the purpose of saving the Autauga County School System that will come before the people of Autauga County in a statewide vote this fall. Mr. Hollon emphasized the importance of city leaders and the Board of Education getting together to plan a public hearing to allow citizens an opportunity to voice their opinions on the matter. Councilman Renegar stated that if Mr. Hollon could guarantee that the students in Autauga County schools could get the facilities, labs, and gyms that they are so desperately in need of, he would step out in support of the property tax increase. Mr. Hollon stated that it would take the 3 mils increase just to stay where we currently are. Councilman Argo urged Mr. Hollon to speak with Autauga County School Superintendent Larry Butler regarding the importance of not waiting until summer to inform the citizens of Autauga County about this issue. He also thanked Mr. Hollon for bringing this to the attention of the Council and for his concern. Councilman Macready left the Council Chambers at 7:29 p.m. and returned at 7:30 p.m. MAYOR’S REPORT: Mayor Byard thanked Mr. Hollon for the positive way in which he presented his information. The Mayor also thanked Mr. and Mrs. Vince Jones for seeing a need in the community and filling it through the basketball program. Regarding the evening’s agenda, Mayor Byard asked for council support on Resolution number 2, which deals with ambulance billing, Resolution number 4, which deals with sewer extension on Carter Road, and Resolution numbers 5 and 6, which make appointments to the Cooperative Improvement District Authority. COUNCIL REPORTS: Councilman Wood reported that the Wastewater Committee met with Mayor Byard, City Engineer Robby Anderson and Wastewater Director Kenny DeRamus regarding Resolution number 4 and recommended approval of it. Councilman Miller reported that the Fire Committee met regarding Resolution number 2 and it determined that it was in the best interest of the City to consider outsourcing some of the ambulance billing. Councilman Renegar reported that renovations at Doster Community Center were moving along as expected. He further stated that soft drink bids had been let by the Leisure Services Committee and those bids were opened on Monday, February 6th. Due to one company’s failure to meet the bid specifications and one company’s failure to enclose a sealed bid, those bids will be rejected during the evening’s agenda. Councilman Macready reported that the Public Safety Committee met regarding agenda item number 1. Councilman Argo reported that the Finance Committee met last Tuesday. Councilman Renegar made a motion to move item numbers 1-10 to a consent agenda. Councilman Miller seconded the motion. All were in favor (7-0). CONSENT AGENDA 1. RESOLUTION: TO SET A PUBLIC HEARING TO REZONE PROPERTY LOCATED AT COBBS FORD ROAD AND ROCKY MOUNT ROAD FROM FAR TO B-2. (RESOLUTION BOOK 2006, PAGE 006.) Councilman Miller introduced the proposed Ordinance section of the Resolution and made a motion to adopt it and Councilman Fank seconded it. By point of order the Ordinance was held until March 7, 2006. 2. RESOLUTION: TO SET A PUBLIC HEARING TO REZONE PROPERTY LOCATED AT COBBS FORD ROAD FROM FAR TO B-2. (RESOLUTION BOOK 2006, PAGE 007.) Councilman Fank introduced the proposed Ordinance section of the Resolution and made a motion to adopt it and Councilman Macready seconded the motion. By point of order the Ordinance was held until March 7, 2006. 3. RESOLUTION: TO SET A PUBLIC HEARING TO REZONE PROPERTY LOCATED OFF HIGHWAY 82 BY-PASS AND HIGHWAY 14 INTERSECTION FROM FAR TO B-2. (RESOLUTION BOOK 2006, PAGE 008). Councilman Wood introduced the proposed Ordinance section of the Resolution and made a motion to adopt it and Councilman Fank seconded the motion. By point of order the Ordinance was held until March 7, 2006. 4. RESOLUTION: TO RE-APPOINT THEODIS YELDER TO THE BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENT. (RESOLUTION BOOK 2006, PAGE 009). 5. RESOLUTION: TO RE-APPOINT THOMAS NEWTON TO THE HISTORIC PRATTVILLE REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY. (RESOLUTION BOOK 2006, PAGE 010). 6. RESOLUTION: TO RE-APPOINT WYNONA HALL TO THE LIBRARY BOARD. (RESOLUTION BOOK 2006, PAGE 011). 7. RESOLUTION: TO RE-APPOINT DOROTHY SANFORD TO THE LEGENDS PARK IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY. (RESOLUTION BOOK 2006, PAGE 012). 8. RESOLUTION: TO RE-APPOINT ALBERT STRIPLIN TO THE HISTORIC PRATTVILLE REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY. (RESOLUTION BOOK 2006, PAGE 013). 9. RESOLUTION: TO APPOINT BELINDA STAVER TO THE HISTORIC PRATTVILLE REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY. (RESOLUTION BOOK 2006, PAGE 014). 10. RESOLUTION: TO RE-APPOINT KAREN MONTGOMERY TO THE LIBRARY BOARD. (RESOLUTION BOOK 2006, PAGE 015). There being no discussion the Resolutions were adopted with the following vote:
AGENDA ITEMS 1. RESOLUTION: TO GRANT A LOUNGE, CLASS II PACKAGE STORE LICENSE TO KENDRICK R. MCCULLOUGH, D/B/A/ USA PACKAGE STORE. Councilman Macready made the motion to adopt the Resolution and Councilman Wood seconded the motion. During discussion, Councilman Macready stated that the Public Safety Committee met regarding this application and it was not approved. The Resolution failed (0-7). 2. RESOLUTION: TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO NEGOTIATIONS FOR AMBULANCE BILLING AND COLLECTION SERVICES. (RESOLUTION BOOK 2006, PAGE 016). Councilman Miller 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 AWARD BID NO. 06-002 FOR BEVERAGE CONTRACT FOR THE CITY OF PRATTVILLE, DEPARTMENT OF LEISURE SERVICES. Councilman Renegar made the motion to adopt the Resolution. The Resolution failed for lack of a second to the motion. 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 AWARD BID NO. 06-001 TO H&H UNLIMITED, INC. FOR CARTER ROAD, SIXTH STREET, AND DUNN BRANCH SANITARY SEWER EXTENSION. (RESOLUTION BOOK 2006, PAGE 017). Councilman Wood made the motion to adopt the Resolution and Councilman Fank seconded the motion. Councilman Wood made the motion to suspend the rules and Councilman Macready seconded the motion. The rules were suspended (7-0). There being no discussion, the Resolution was adopted with the following results:
5. RESOLUTION: TO APPROVE AN APPLICATION FILED WITH THE COUNCIL SEEKING AUTHORITY TO INCORPORATE A PUBLIC CORPORATION AS A CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT COOPERATIVE DISTRICT. (RESOLUTION BOOK 2006, PAGE 018). Councilman Fank made the motion to adopt the Resolution and Councilman Miller seconded the motion. There being no discussion, the Resolution was adopted with the following results:
6. RESOLUTION: TO APPOINT ALTON W. THRASH AND CULLMAN LEONARD SKIPPER AS DIRECTORS TO THE BOARD OF THE COOPERATIVE DISTRICT OF THE CITY OF PRATTVILLE. (RESOLUTION BOOK 2006, PAGE 019). 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:
7. RESOLUTION: TO REJECT BIDS FOR BEVERAGE CONTRACT FOR THE CITY OF PRATTVILLE, DEPARTMENT OF LEISURE SERVICES. (RESOLUTION BOOK 2006, PAGE 020). Councilman Renegar introduced the Resolution from the floor and made a motion to adopt it. Councilman Gillespie seconded the motion. Because the Resolution did not appear on the evening’s agenda, it is necessary for the Council rules to be suspended. Councilman Macready made a motion to suspend the rules and Councilman Fank seconded the motion. The rules were suspended (7- 0). During discussion, Councilman Wood questioned Leisure Services Director Drew Peterson about how the department would continue to operate until the contract was let for bid again. Mr. Peterson stated that they would operate under a gentlemen’s agreement. The Resolution was adopted with the following vote:
CLOSING COMMENTS: Councilman Wood reminded everyone of North Highland Park Fun Day, which is scheduled for March 18th from 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. Council President Argo announced that the next council meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, February 21st 2006 at 7:00 p.m. ADJOURN: Councilman Macready made a motion to adjourn and Councilman Fank seconded the motion. The meeting closed at 8:05 p.m. APPROVED:
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