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 PRATTVILLE CITY COUNCIL The Prattville City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, March 7th at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall with Council President Argo presiding. Roll was called and Councilmembers Miller and Fank were recorded as being absent. After the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag, Council President Argo gave the invocation. Joy Booth attended the meeting in the absence of City Attorney David McDowell. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: February 21st City Council Minutes. Councilman Macready made the motion to approve the minutes and Councilman Gillespie seconded the motion. The minutes were approved (5 -0). COMMENTS FROM PERSONS PRESENT: Kelly Harris, 904 Skidmore Avenue, Prattville, AL 36066, appeared before the Council to request assistance in having the light bulb wattage lowered in the parking lot at Dr. Martin Wybenga’s office, which faces South Memorial Drive. Council President Argo stated that the additional lighting was placed in the parking lot as a security feature and was not intended to be a nuisance to the residents in adjacent properties. MAYOR’S REPORT: Regarding the lighting issue at Dr. Wybenga’s office parking lot, Mayor Byard stated that City Planner Joel Duke is in the process of working out a solution to this issue. Mayor Byard recognized Mr. David McClinton who was present at the meeting. Mr. McClinton was available for questions regarding the rezoning requests for property located at Cobbs Ford and Rocky Mount Roads, which is the proposed site of the Bass Pro Shop, and for the property located at Cobbs Ford Road, which is the proposed site of High Point Center. Councilmen Wood, Argo and Renegar posed questions to Mr. McClinton regarding groundbreakings and store openings. Mr. McClinton stated that if everything goes according to plan, there should be a groundbreaking in early May 2006 for the Bass Pro Shop site with an anticipated opening date of April 15, 2007. He further stated that there are plans in the works for a groundbreaking to take place around May 15th for High Point Center and a projected opening date of October 15, 2007 for the first phase of the shopping center. Mayor Byard recognized Boy Scout Troop #25 that was in attendance at the evening’s meeting as part of work for their Citizenship Badge. The Mayor informed members of the Council of the recent completion of the wastewater study conducted by Jackson Thornton & Co. P.C. and recommended that a work session be held to discuss the outcome of the study. He further stated that he had placed copies of a cable survey in each councilmember’s mailbox and asked that they complete and return them to his office by March 21st. Mayor Byard informed everyone of a meeting regarding the I-85 extension, which includes several routes that would impact the city of Prattville. It is scheduled for Thursday, March 16th from 5:00 -7:00 p.m. and will be held at Doster Community Center. The Mayor asked that the Council go into executive session at the end of the meeting to discuss an issue that may possibly lead to litigation. COUNCIL REPORTS: Councilman Renegar invited everyone to attend a Habitat for Humanity Benefit that will be held at Doster Community Center on Saturday night, March 11th. Councilman Argo stated that the Finance Committee met in the Mayor’s office at 5:00 p.m. this afternoon regarding several items including the Bass Pro Shop and High Point Center. AGENDA 1. ORDINANCE: TO REZONE PROPERTY LOCATED SOUTH OF WYNFIELD #5 OFF WYNGATE DRIVE FROM FAR TO R-1 (ORDINANCE BOOK 2006, PAGE 004). The Ordinance was previously introduced and a public hearing was held at 6:00 p.m. this evening. Councilman Gillespie made a motion to adopt the Ordinance and Councilman Macready seconded the motion. There being no discussion, the Resolution was adopted with the following vote:
2. ORDINANCE: TO REZONE PROPERTY LOCATED AT COBBS FORD ROAD AND ROCKY MOUNT ROAD FROM FAR TO B-2. (ORDINANCE BOOK 2006, PAGE 005). The Ordinance was previously introduced and a public hearing was held at 6:00 p.m. Councilman Wood made the motion to adopt the Ordinance and Councilman Renegar seconded the motion. There being no discussion, the Resolution was adopted with the following results:
3. ORDINANCE: TO REZONE PROPERTY LOCATED AT COBBS FORD ROAD FROM FAR TO B-2. (ORDINANCE BOOK 2006, PAGE 006). The Ordinance was previously introduced and a public hearing was held at 6:00 p.m. this evening. Councilman Renegar made a motion to adopt the Ordinance and Councilman Macready seconded the motion. There being no discussion, the vote was called and the Ordinance was adopted with the following results:
4. ORDINANCE: TO REZONE PROEPRTY LOCATED OFF HIGHWAY 82 BY-PASS AND HIGHWAY 14 INTERSECTION FROM FAR TO B- 2. (ORDINANCE BOOK 2006, PAGE 007). The Ordinance was previously introduced and a public hearing was held at 6:00 p.m. this evening. Councilman Gillespie made a motion to adopt the Ordinance and Councilman Renegar seconded the motion. There being no discussion, the Resolution was adopted with the following results:
5. RESOLUTION: TO SET A PUBLIC HEARING TO GRANT A RESTAURANT RETAIL LIQUOR LICENSE TO KEITH R. DESMET D/B/A 3D DOGS CHICAGO STYLE. (RESOLUTION BOOK 2006, PAGE 025). Councilman Macready made a motion to adopt the Resolution and Councilman Gillespie seconded the motion. There being no discussion, the Resolution was adopted with the following vote:
6. RESOLUTION: TO AUTHORIZE ADVANCED TRAVEL FUNDS FOR NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES CONGRESSIONAL CONFERENCE (RESOLUTION BOOK 2006, PAGE 026). Councilman Renegar made a motion to adopt the Resolution and Councilman Gillespie seconded the motion. There being no discussion, the Resolution was adopted with the following results:
At 7:32 p.m. Councilman Macready made a motion to go into executive session to discuss issues that may lead to litigation and Councilman Gillespie seconded the motion. All were in favor (5-0). At 8:15 p.m. Councilman Councilman Renegar made a motion to come back into session and Councilman Gillespie seconded the motion. All were in favor (5-0). CLOSING COMMENTS: None ADJOURN: Councilman Renegar made a motion to adjourn and Councilman Gillespie seconded the motion. The meeting closed at 8:15 p.m. APPROVED:
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