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 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES The Prattville City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, April 18, 2006 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: April 3, Work Session, April 4, Public Hearing and City Council 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: None. MAYOR’S REPORT: Mayor Byard expressed his sympathy to Councilman Wood and his family for the loss of his mother, Elmira Wood. Mayor Byard reported that bricks are being salvaged from the Cobb Building, which burned April 5, 2006. The adjacent buildings, the law offices of McDowell, Faulk, McDowell and 3-D Dogs have been closed due to the possible danger from the Cobb building. However, the buildings should be cleared by the Fire Marshall as early as this weekend in order for them to begin the cleaning process. Mayor Byard apologized for the scheduled Work Session at 5:30 on this date, which did not take place. Mr. Burton Benkwith, of Jackson Thornton was scheduled to attend, but had scheduled himself for 7:30 instead of 5:30. This has been rescheduled for Tuesday, May 2, 2006 at 5:30 p.m. Regarding the regular agenda, Mayor Byard encouraged support of the Ordinance to amend City Code Section 10-4, in order to name an Arson Investigative Branch for the Fire Department. This would allow the Arson Investigator to perform background checks, to have arrest powers, and to act as a liaison with the Police Department. Chief Gann advised the Council that several Cities are now operating with an Arson Investigative Branch, due to the recent church fires, and Meth labs. Chief Gann commended Captain Dallis Johnson for using his own personal time and money over the past 14 months to attend training to become APOST (Alabama Peace Officer Standard Training) certified. This was no cost to the City, and will be very beneficial. Mayor Byard also encouraged council support of Resolution number 7, allowing him to proceed with the sale of Bond Warrants for economic development projects. He asked that Ordinance #8 and #9 be held. Tonight’s meeting should be an adjourned meeting and reconvene to consider those two Ordinances. May 4, 2006 is the National Day of Prayer and there will be a Prayer Breakfast at Doster Community Center at 7:00 a.m. The guest speaker will be Chief Justice Drayton Nabers, Jr. The cost is $5.00 and all persons are encouraged to attend. There will be no service at City Hall as there has been in the past. Mayor Byard reported that the Fountain City Arts Festival, honoring Charlie “Tin Man” Lucas, was a success. Mayor Byard invited the Council to attend the Legislative Breakfast on Wednesday, April 19, 7:00 a.m. at Whitney Bank. The City will receive a check from Federal Transportation Enhancement Grant check from State Representative Mac Gipson and Senator Wendell Mitchell for the current Creek Walk project. Mayor Byard reminded all those in attendance that City Fest begins on May 5, 2006 with a street dance along the new Creek Walk, where the band and vendors will all be located. There are plans to honor former Mayor Gray Price by dedicating the bridge named after him. He also stated that a Resolution would be introduced from the floor to dedicate Redfield Road as a public right-of-way in order to move forward with economic development projects. COUNCIL REPORTS: Councilman Wood thanked everyone for their kindness to his family during the illness and death of his Mother. Councilman Renegar stated that he had requested suggestions from the Council on fees for use of the various City parks and facilities but has not received any. He asked that any suggestions be submitted by the end of this week so the Leisure Services Committee can meet and discuss those issues. He thanked the Mayor for preparing a Proclamation honoring Bryttnee Pickett for being named the 2006 Youth of the Year for the State of Alabama Boys & Girls Club, but Miss Pickett was unaware of this and was not in attendance. Councilman Argo stated that he had been asked by the daughter of Wilson Pickett for the City to honor him in some way, and is open to suggestions. AGENDA 1.RESOLUTION: REQUEST TO ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY FOR A PORTION OF ROCKY MOUNT ROAD IN THE CITY LIMITS OF PRATTVILLE. (HELD INDEFINITELY) This Resolution was previously introduced at the April 4, 2006 meeting. City Planner, Joel Duke asked that this item be held indefinitely. Councilman Fank made the motion to hold indefinitely and Councilman Gillespie seconded the motion. The motion to hold was adopted (7-0). Regarding item numbers 2, 4, 5 and 6, the following information must be considered because Ordinances are generally held for 2 weeks. It is necessary for the Council rules to be suspended if immediate action is to be taken. 2. ORDINANCE: TO DECLARE VARIOUS VEHICLES AND TIRES AND RIMS SURPLUS. (ORDINANCE BOOK 2006, PAGE 012) Councilman Macready made the motion to adopt the Ordinance and Councilman Gillespie seconded the motion. Councilman Miller made a motion to suspend the rules and Councilman Gillespie seconded the motion. The rules were suspended (7-0). Councilman Miller asked Police Chief Wadsworth if these were drug seized vehicles/items and the Chief stated they were but were no longer safe for use by his Department. There being no further discussion, the Ordinance was adopted with the following vote:
3. RESOLUTION: TO SUBMIT MUNICIPAL WASTE POLLUTION PREVENTION REPORT TO THE ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT. (RESOLUTION BOOK 2006, PAGE 042) Councilman Wood 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 vote:
4. ORDINANCE: TO DECLARE FIRE DEPARTMENT EQUIPMENT SURPLUS AND TO SELL TO THE AUTAUGA COUNTY VOLUNTEER DEPARTMENTS. (ORDINANCE BOOK 2006, PAGE 013) Councilman Fank made the motion to adopt the Ordinance and Councilman Macready seconded the motion. Councilman Macready made a motion to suspend the rules and Councilman Gillespie seconded the motion. The rules were suspended (7-0). Councilman Renegar asked Fire Chief Gann what the original costs for these items were and how the fair market value was determined. Councilman Miller asked if these items still work. Chief Gann informed the Council that the MMR 3000 and the MMR 4500 cost about $3,000.00 each when purchased new. However, they are all from 8-15 years old, no longer NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) compliant, and while some are still in working order, need minor repairs. Chief Gann stated that he had called other companies to determine the value. The Fire Department has upgraded their equipment meeting current standards through various Grant monies. There being no further discussion, the Ordinance was adopted with the following vote:
5. RESOLUTION: TO AWARD BID NO. 06-003 FOR USAR GEAR, RESCUE AND RIT EQUIPMENT AND MASS CASUALTY TRAILERS. (RESOLUTION BOOK 2006, PAGE 036) Councilman Macready made the motion to adopt the Ordinance and Councilman Miller seconded the motion. Councilman Wood made a motion to suspend the rules and Councilman Gillespie seconded the motion. The rules were suspended (7-0). There being no discussion, the Ordinance was adopted with the following vote:
6. ORDINANCE: TO AMEND PRATTVILLE CITY CODE SECTION 10-4, COMPOSITION OF FIRE FORCE; RULES; APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS; POWERS OF POLICE OFFICERS; CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT, TO INCLUDE SECTION 10-4.5, ARSON INVESTIGATIVE BRANCH AND 10-4.6, TEMPORARY ASSIGNMENT TO THE ARSON INVESTIGATIVE BRANCH. (ORDINANCE BOOK 2006, PAGE 014) Councilman Miller made the motion to adopt the Ordinance and Councilman Fank seconded the motion. Councilman Gillespie made a motion to suspend the rules and Councilman Fank seconded the motion. The rules were suspended (7- 0). There being no discussion, the Ordinance was adopted with the following vote:
7. RESOLUTION: TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO PROCEED WITH THE MARKETING AND SALE OF THE SERIES 2006-A WARRANTS AND THE SERIES 2006 WARRANTS. (RESOLUTION BOOK 2006, PAGE 037) Councilman Renegar introduced the Resolution and made a motion to adopt it. Councilman Macready seconded the motion. There being no discussion, the Resolution was adopted with the following vote:
8. ORDINANCE: AN ORDER AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $______ GENERAL OBLIGATION WARRANTS, SERIES 2006. Councilman Miller introduced the Ordinance and made a motion to adopt it. Councilman Renegar seconded the motion. By point of order, this Ordinance is held until Friday, April 21, 2006 at 8:00 a.m. 9. ORDINANCE: AN ORDER REGARDING THE ISSUANCE OF $19,770,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IMPROVEMENT WARRANTS, SERIES 2006-A. Councilman Renegar introduced the Ordinance and made a motion to adopt it. Councilman Miller seconded the motion. By point of order, this Ordinance is held until Friday, April 21, 2006 at 8:00 a.m. 10. RESOLUTION: TO SET A PUBLIC HEARING TO REZONE PROPERTY LOCATED AT OLD FARM LANE AND COVERED BRIDGE PARKWAY ADJACENT TO PLANTATION APARTMENTS FROM B-2/O-1 TO R-4. (RESOLUTION BOOK 2006, PAGE 038) Councilman Fank made a motion to adopt the Resolution and Councilman Macready seconded the motion. There being no discussion, the Resolution was adopted with the following results:
Councilman Fank introduced the proposed Ordinance and made a motion to adopt it and Councilman Wood seconded the motion. By point of order the Ordinance was held until June 6, 2006. 11.RESOLUTION: TO SET A PUBLIC HEARING TO REZONE PROPERTY LOCATED AT COUNTY ROAD 4 NEXT TO BUENA VISTA FROM FAT TO R-3 AND R-5. (RESOLUTION BOOK 2006, PAGE 039) Councilman Gillespie made a motion to adopt the Resolution and Councilman Wood 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 and Councilman Fank seconded the motion. By point of order the Ordinance was held until June 6, 2006. 12. RESOLUTION: TO ACCEPT MAINTENANCE OF WYNFIELD SUBDIVISION PLATS 1-4; WINDROSE SUBDIVISION, PLATS 1 AND 2, AND AVALON SUBDIVISION, PHASE 4. (RESOLUTION BOOK 2006, PAGE 040) Councilman Wood 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:
13. RESOLUTION: TO DEDICATE REDFIELD ROAD AS A PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY. (RESOLUTION BOOK 2006, PAGE 041) Councilman Renegar introduced the Resolution from the floor and made a motion to adopt it. Councilman Macready seconded the motion. Because the item did not appear on the agenda and was introduced from the floor, it is necessary to suspend the Council rules if the Council is to take immediate action. Councilman Macready made the motion to suspend the rules and Councilman Fank seconded the motion. The rules were suspended (7-0). There being no discussion, the Resolution was adopted with the following results: CLOSING COMMENTS: Councilman Argo reminded everyone to attend the Legislative Breakfast April 19, 2006. ADJOURN: Councilman Miller made the motion to adjourn until April 21, 2006 at 8:00 a.m. and the motion was seconded by Councilman Fank. The meeting adjourned at 8:08 p.m. APPROVED:
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