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 PRATTVILLE CITY COUNCIL The Prattville City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, August 15th 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 Argo gave the invocation. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: August 1st Public Hearing and City Council Minutes. Councilman Macready made the motion to approve the minutes and Councilman COMMENTS FROM PERSONS PRESENT: Mr. Bob Lee, 112 Quail Run, Prattville, AL 36067, appeared before the Council to inform them of progress made regarding the Steering Committee on Litter. He stated the committee’s intentions to educate the public by allowing Jr. High and High School students an opportunity to participate in an essay contest and a poster contest. Mr. Lee also thanked the Council for agreeing to help with the funding of the litter bags. MAYOR’S REPORT: Mayor Byard asked for council support regarding agenda item number 1, which deals with funding for the Library. He stated that the current budget has $68,000.00 in the Capital Projects fund and he requested that the Council amend the Resolution to reflect that the funds are to be taken from the Capital Projects Fund rather than the 2006 Fiscal Year Capital Budget as stated. Regarding Ordinance number 2, the Mayor asked that the Council introduce it and hold it until August 28th to allow the Council to meet in an adjourned meeting once the bonds have been sold. He further asked for council support on Resolution number 3, which formalizes the Project Lila Development Agreement and also stated that it should be held until August 28th. The Mayor informed everyone that Councilman Macready would introduce a Resolution from the floor, which authorizes the Mayor to offer a reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person responsible for the murder of Shannon Paulk. A second Resolution sponsored by Council President Argo and introduced from the floor by Councilman Miller, which authorizes the execution and delivery of a warrant purchase agreement with respect to up to $9,000,000.00 Principal Amount of General Obligation Economic Development Improvement Warrants, Series 2006B. Mayor Byard stated his plans to present the FY 2006-2007 budget to the Council at the September 5th council meeting. COUNCIL REPORTS: Councilman Miller reported that the Fire Committee met last Friday and will continue with monthly meetings. Councilman Argo stated that the Finance Committee met this evening prior to the Council meeting regarding several complex issues. He further stated that Reid Cavnar of Merchant Capital is in attendance at the evening’s meeting should anyone have questions regarding the bond issue. AGENDA 1. RESOLUTION: TO RELEASE FUNDS TO THE AUTAUGA - PRATTVILLE LIBRARY. (RESOLUTION BOOK 2006-A, PAGE 017). The Resolution was held from the August 1st council meeting. During discussion, Councilman Renegar made a motion to amend line 19 to strike the words “2006 Fiscal Year Capital Budget” and include the following verbiage “Capital Projects Fund.” Councilman Gillespie seconded the motion. The Resolution was amended (7-0). During discussion, Councilman Wood asked for clarification that a 2006 Capital Budget would not be presented to the Council this fiscal year. The Mayor stated that that was correct. Councilman Wood questioned Mayor Byard as to whether funds had been transferred into the Capital Projects Fund. The Mayor stated that transfers are regularly made into this fund and that he anticipates additional money will be transferred into this fund prior to the end of this fiscal year. There being no further discussion, the amended Resolution was adopted with the following vote:
2. ORDINANCE: A SUPPLEMENTAL ORDINANCE AND ORDER REGARDING THE ISSUANCE OF [$8,000,000.00] GENERAL OBLIGATION ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IMPROVEMENT WARRANTS, SERIES 2006B. Councilman Miller made a motion to adopt the Ordinance and Councilman Fank seconded the motion. By point of order, the Ordinance will be held for 2 weeks unless there is a motion to do otherwise. Councilman Renegar made a motion to hold the Ordinance until the August 28th adjourned meeting and Councilman Fank seconded the motion. The Ordinance was held (7-0). 3. RESOLUTION: TO APPROVE AMENDMENT TO PROJECT LILA DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT. Councilman Renegar made a motion to adopt the Resolution and Councilman Macready seconded the motion. Councilman Miller made a motion to hold the Resolution until the August 28th adjourned meeting and Councilman Renegar seconded the motion. The Resolution was held (7-0). 4. RESOLUTION: TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY OF PRATTVILLE TO OFFER A REWARD FOR INFORMATION LEADING TO THE CONVICTION OF THE MURDERER OF SHANNON PAULK. (RESOLUTION BOOK 2006-A, PAGE 018). Councilman Macready 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 Macready made a motion to suspend the rules and Councilman Miller seconded the motion. The rules were suspended (7-0). During discussion, Council President Argo stated that since the money is not currently in the line item for this purchase, it will be necessary for the council rules to be suspended if the Council takes immediate action. Councilman Renegar made the motion to suspend the rules and Councilman Fank seconded the motion. The rules were suspended (7-0). There being no further discussion, the Resolution was adopted with the following vote:
5. RESOLUTION: TO AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A WARRANT PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH RESPECT TO UP TO $9,000,000.00 PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF GENERAL OBLIGATION ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IMPROVEMENT WARRANTS, SERIES 2006B. (RESOLUTION BOOK 2006-A, PAGE 019). Councilman Miller 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 Miller made a motion to suspend the rules and Councilman Fank seconded the motion. The rules were suspended (7-0). During discussion, Councilman Argo reminded members of the Council that this Resolution gives the Mayor the authority to execute documents. The Resolution was adopted with the following results:
CLOSING COMMENTS: Mayor Byard recognized Ty Story, who has resigned as the City’s Human Resources Director. Mr. Story’s last day will be Friday, August 18th. The Mayor thanked Mr. Story for his years of service and dedication to the City. Councilman Miller also thanked Mr. Story for his hard work and dedication. Councilman Renegar thanked Mr. Story for a job well done. Councilman Macready thanked Mr. Story for his years of service. Councilman Fank wished Mr. Story good luck in his new job. Councilman Argo stated that there are few people who are dedicated to their jobs to the degree in which Mr. Story has been over the years. He wished him luck as he begins his new job as a pharmaceutical representative. ADJOURN: At 7:40 p.m. Councilman Macready made a motion to adjourn until August 28th at 5:30 p.m. and Councilman Fank seconded the motion. All were in favor (7-0). APPROVED:
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