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 PRATTVILLE CITY COUNCIL The Prattville City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, June 6th 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: May 16th 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: Earl and Tammy Ward, 1706 Twelve Oaks Lane, Prattville, AL 36066, appeared before the Council to introduce themselves as the applicants for a Class II Package Store License for a business named “The Cellar and Such”, which will be located at 1735 East Main Street, Prattville, AL 36066. Their application for the license will appear on the evening’s agenda as item number 4. Terry Sanders, 350 North Northington Street, Prattville, AL 36067, appeared before the Council regarding a letter she had received from the Prattville Planning Department in reference to certain City Code violations. She inquired as to whom she should appeal to since she felt she had not been afforded ample time to comply with the requirements stated in the letter. Council President Argo directed Ms. Sanders’ question to Mayor Byard, stating that her dilemma was an administrative issue. Mayor Byard responded by stating that he was under the impression that since a meeting had taken place in his office last week, which included Ms. Sanders, City Planner Joel Duke, and himself, he was left with the understanding that as long as Ms. Sanders continued to make progress with the proper housing for her birds, a reasonable extension of 2-3 weeks would be granted by the Planning Department for building purposes. Ms. Sanders stated that she was making progress and further stated that as long as there were no rain delays, she should be finished with the project within the next 3 weeks. Ms. Sanders appeared to be satisfied with Mayor Byard’s comments when she left the Council Chambers. MAYOR’S REPORT: Mayor Byard recognized Miss Ann Elizabeth Barrett with a commendation. Miss Barrett was recently selected to travel to the People’s Republic of China as a People to People Student Ambassador to represent her city, state, and country in the People to People International Program. Mayor Byard recognized SPC ( P) Adriana N. Asti with a proclamation. SPC (P) Asti was awarded the Ft. Rucker’s “Outstanding Enlisted Soldier of the Year Award” by Governor Bob Riley. She completed basic training at the United States Army Training Center at Ft. Jackson, South Carolina, completed a 12 month tour in Korea, and is now stationed at Ft. Rucker, Alabama. Prior to her military service, Ms. Asti lived in Prattville and still has family here. Mayor Byard provided members of the Council with printed information regarding the activity-based budgeting process, which was discussed at last Tuesday’s Finance Committee meeting. Mayor Byard urged Council support on agenda item number 9 regarding a sales tax holiday. He stated that projected estimates indicate a $75,000.00 loss in sales tax revenue for the 72 hour tax holiday. He further stated that because not all merchandise will be included, there should be no negative effects as a result of the holiday. COUNCIL REPORTS: Councilman Wood reported that the Wastewater Committee met to discuss the necessity of a fee increase. He further stated that a Resolution would likely appear on the June 20th agenda in support of the fee increase. Councilman Renegar called a Leisure Services Committee meeting for Wednesday at Doster Community Center. He also requested a work session to be held prior to the next council meeting so that an increase in fees for City facilities may be discussed. Council President Argo reported that the Finance Committee met on Tuesday to discuss several items and further stated that he sent a detailed email to members of the Council following that meeting. Councilman Argo stated that he will continue to update members of the Council of those meetings by email in the future. AGENDA 1. ORDINANCE: REQUEST TO REZONE PROPERTY LOCATED AT OLD FARM LANE AND COVERED BRIDGE PARKWAY ADJACENT TO PLANTATION APARTMENTS FROM B-2/0-1 TO R-4. (ORDINANCE BOOK 2006, PAGE 018). A public hearing was held at 6:00 p.m. this evening. There being no discussion, the Ordinance was adopted with the following results:
2. ORDINANCE: REQUEST TO REZONE LOCATED AT COUNTY ROAD 4 NEXT TO BUENA VISTA FROM FAR TO R-3 AND R-5. A public hearing was held at 6:00 p.m. this evening. During discussion, Councilman Argo stated that because the property is not currently in the city limits, it is necessary for this Ordinance to be held until the June 20th council meeting to allow the appropriate amount of time for the property to be annexed. Councilman Gillespie made a motion to hold the Ordinance and Councilman Renegar seconded the motion. There being no further discussion, the Ordinance was held (7-0). 3. RESOLUTION: TO SET A PUBLIC HEARING FOR A LOUNGE RETAIL LIQUOR LICENSE CLASS I FOR JERRY D. AND PRISCILLA R. ADAMS, D/B/A COCONUTS. (RESOLUTION BOOK 2006, PAGE 050). Councilman Macready made the motion to adopt the Resolution and Councilman Gillespie seconded the motion. There being no discussion, the Resolution was adopted with the following results:
4. RESOLUTION: TO SET A PUBLIC HEARING TO GRANT A LOUNGE, CLASS II PACKAGE STORE LICENSE FOR WILLIAM E. & TAMMY W. WARD, D/B/A THE CELLAR & SUCH. (RESOLUTION BOOK 2006, PAGE 051). 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:
5. RESOLUTION: TO AWARD BID NO. 06-004 TO AMBULANCE BILLING CONSULTANTS FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES. (RESOLUTION BOOK 2006, PAGE 052). Councilman Miller 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. ORDINANCE: PETITION FOR ANNEXATION LOCATED AT 1906 CALUMET PARKWAY (HOLLYBROOKE) BY AL & CAROLYN REID AND 1983 CALUMET PARKWAY (HOLLYBROOKE) BY JOHN & SUSAN KULL. (ORDINANCE BOOK 2006, PAGE 019). Councilman Renegar made a motion to adopt the Ordinance and Councilman Macready seconded the motion. 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. Councilman Gillespie made the motion to suspend the rules and Councilman Macready seconded the motion. The rules were suspended (7-0). During discussion, Council President Argo stated that approximately 9 homes in the Hollybrooke subdivision have been annexed within the last 2 years, which leaves a total of 4 or 5 homes in the subdivision that have not been annexed. He thanked members of the Council for their support of the annexation request. There being no further discussion, the Ordinance was adopted with the following results:
7. ORDINANCE: PETITION FOR ANNEXATION LOCATED AT 1080 CHOCTAW RIDGE ROAD BY ROBERT & SARAH CRANE. (ORDINANCE BOOK 2006, PAGE 020). Councilman Fank made a motion to adopt the Ordinance and Councilman Gillespie seconded the motion. 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. Councilman Gillespie made a motion to suspend the council rules and Councilman Macready seconded the motion. The rules were suspended (7-0). There being no discussion, the Ordinance was adopted with the following vote:
8. RESOLUTION: TO ALLOW THE MAYOR TO PETITION THE CITY OF PRATTVILLE FOR ANNEXATION OF 86.6 ACRES IN THE SOUTH INDUSTRIAL PARK. (RESOLUTION BOOK 2006, PAGE 053). Councilman Wood made a motion to adopt the Resolution and Councilman Fank seconded the motion. There being no discussion, the Resolution was adopted with the following results:
9. ORDINANCE: TO EXEMPT CERTAIN “COVERED ITEMS” FROM THE MUNICIPAL SALES AND USE TAX DURING THE FIRST FULL WEEKEND OF AUGUST, 2006, AS AUTHORIZED BY ACT 2006-574, GENERALLY REFERRED TO AS THE STATE SALES TAX HOLIDAY LEGISLATION. (ORDINANCE BOOK 2006, PAGE 021). Councilman Miller made a motion to adopt the Ordinance and Councilman Gillespie seconded the motion. 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. 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:
10. RESOLUTION: TO SET A PUBLIC HEARING TO REZONE PROPERTY LOCATED OFF BRIDGE CREEK ROAD NORTH OF DURDEN ROAD FROM FAR TO R-3. (RESOLUTION BOOK 2006, PAGE 054). Councilman Gillespie made a motion to adopt the Resolution and Councilman Fank seconded the motion. There being no discussion, the Resolution was adopted with the following vote:
Councilman Gillespie introduced the proposed Ordinance and Councilman Macready seconded the motion. By point of order the Ordinance was held until July 6, 2006. CLOSING COMMENTS: Councilman Argo stated that he would call a work session prior to the June 20th council meeting to discuss the results of the Wastewater study and the fee increase for City facilities. ADJOURN: There being no further business to come before the Council, Councilman Macready made a motion to adjourn and Councilman Fank seconded the motion. The meeting closed at 9:05 p.m. APPROVED:
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