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 PRATTVILLE CITY COUNCIL The Prattville City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, August 1st at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall with Council President Argo presiding. Roll was called and Councilman Wood was recorded as being absent. Councilman Argo stated that Councilman Wood was absent due to health issues. After the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag, Councilman Argo gave the invocation. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: July 17th Work Session and July 18th City Council Minutes. Councilman Macready made the motion to approve the minutes and Councilman Gillespie seconded the motion. The minutes were approved (6-0) COMMENTS FROM PERSONS PRESENT: Roy Jones, 101 Youpon Drive, Prattville, AL 36067, appeared before the Council to request that the Council reduce the speed limit from 35 to 25 mph on Washington Ferry Road. He also requested a traffic light at the intersection of Highway 82 and Washington Ferry Road. He stated his concern for the residents who live in the area as well as the citizens who travel Washington Ferry Road. Councilman Fank expressed his appreciation to Mr. Jones for coming before the Council to voice his concerns. He further stated that that specific area of Highway 82 is currently being looked at to be reconfigured by the Department of Transportation. He also reminded Mr. Jones that it is a federal highway and is maintained by the state. MAYOR’S REPORT: Mayor Byard informed Mr. Jones that the City’s Engineering Department is currently working with the State Highway Department of Transportation regarding Highway 82. The Mayor reported that he had accepted Finance Director Mac Champion’s resignation on Tuesday, July 25th. He further stated that the vacant position will be posted and applications will be accepted through August 25th. Interviews are to be held during the week of Labor Day and it is anticipated that a candidate will be presented to the Council at the September 19th council meeting. Mayor Byard congratulated Human Resources Director Ty Story who is a member of the 2006 USTA League Tennis Southern Sectional Championship Team. The team competed in Charleston, South Carolina and is the first ever Southern Section men’s champion from Montgomery or Prattville. Regarding the agenda, Mayor Byard asked that the Council move forward with Resolution number 3, which approves road work for the Bass Pro project. He further requested that Resolution number 4 be held for 2 weeks to allow ample time for the Finance Department to review reports that may reflect that provisions may have previously been approved for allocations regarding the library funding in the 2004 budget. COUNCIL REPORTS: Councilman Argo stated that the Finance Committee met for 2 1⁄2 hours on Monday evening and during that meeting they discussed the recent vacancy in the Finance Department, the upcoming audit, and the necessity for the Council to go into executive session at the end of the council meeting to discuss the good name and character of an employee. AGENDA 1. RESOLUTION: TO DECLARE VARIOUS WEEDED LOTS TO BE A PUBLIC NUISANCE AND ORDERING THEIR ABATEMENT PER §11-67-1 ET. SEQ., OF THE CODE OF ALABAMA, 1975, AS AMENDED. (RESOLUTION BOOK 2006-A, PAGE 013). A public hearing was held at 6:00 p.m. this evening. Councilman Gillespie made a motion to adopt the Resolution and Councilman Fank seconded the motion. During discussion, Councilman Miller stated that he was absent from the public hearing and questioned if the properties would be visited again by Code Enforcement Officer Carl Wilson. City Planner Joel Duke stated that they would be visited again. He further stated that this is the process with which the State Legislature has provided municipalities to deal with these situations. He also stated that he is willing to work with City Attorney David McDowell to legally enhance this procedure if it is the Council’s wish. Councilman Gillespie questioned the amount of postage that it cost the City to send out certified letters for this Resolution and Mr. Duke stated that this particular incident was approximately $50.00- $60.00. There being no further discussion, the Resolution was adopted with the following vote:
2. RESOLUTION: TO SET A PUBLIC HEARING TO REZONE PROPERTY FROM R-2/R-4 FOR A PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT LOCATED AT THE END OF KORNEGAY DRIVE OFF OF COBBS FORD ROAD. (RESOLUTION BOOK 2006-A, PAGE 014). Councilman Renegar made a motion to adopt the Resolution and Councilman Macready seconded the motion. There being no discussion, the vote was called and the Resolution was adopted with the following results:
Councilman Renegar introduced the proposed Ordinance and made a motion to adopt it. Councilman Gillespie seconded it. By point of order, the Ordinance was held until September 5, 2006. 3. RESOLUTION: TO AUTHORIZE AND APPROVE A PROJECT DEVELOPMENT, FUNDING AND COOPERATION AGREEMENT AMONG THE CITY OF PRATTVILLE, THE COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF PRATTVILLE, THE COOPERATIVE DISTRICT OF THE CITY OF PRATTVILLE AND BASS PRO PRATTVILLE DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, LLC TO FACILITATE AND COOPERATE IN THE FINANCING, ACQUISITION, CONSTRUCTION AND INSTALLATION OF A BASS PRO OUTDOOR WORLD RETAIL SHOPPING FACILITY, RESTAURANT AND RELATED IMPROVEMENTS. (RESOLUTION BOOK 2006-A, PAGE 015). Councilman Miller 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:
4. RESOLUTION: TO RELEASE FUNDS TO THE AUTAUGA PRATTVILLE LIBRARY. Councilman Fank made a motion to adopt the Resolution and Councilman Miller seconded the motion. Councilman Macready made a motion to hold the Resolution for 2 weeks and Councilman Renegar seconded the motion. The Resolution was held for 2 weeks (6-0). 5. RESOLUTION: TO APPROVE A PARKING FEE AT STANLEY- JENSEN STADIUM FOR THE 2006 FOOTBALL SEASON. (RESOLUTION BOOK 2006-A, PAGE 016). Councilman Gillespie introduced the Resolution from the floor and made a motion to adopt it. Councilman Fank seconded the motion. Because the Resolution did not appear on the agenda, it is necessary for the council rules to be suspended. Councilman Renegar made a motion to suspend the rules and Councilman Macready seconded the motion. During discussion, Councilman Miller questioned if time was a factor in the passage of this Resolution prior to the first football game and Councilman Renegar stated that it was. The rules were suspended (6-0). There being no further discussion, the Resolution was adopted with the following results:
CLOSING COMMENTS: Councilman Miller recognized Jan Earnest who was in attendance at the evening’s meeting. Ms. Earnest serves as the Director of the Autauga-Prattville Public Library. Councilman Miller commended Ms. Earnest for the outstanding work she does at the Library. At 7:40 p.m. Councilman Macready made a motion to go into executive session and Councilman Renegar seconded the motion. All were in favor (6-0). At 8:50 p.m. Councilman Macready made a motion to go back into regular session and Councilman Fank seconded the motion. All were in favor (6-0). 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 8:50 p.m. APPROVED:
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