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 PRATTVILLE CITY COUNCIL The Prattville City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, September 5th 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 15th City Council and August 28th Adjourned 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: Mr. Carl Viars, 139 Till Street, Prattville, AL 36067, appeared before the Council to inquire about the status or probability of paving Highway 14 East from Highway 31 to Jasmine Trail. Council President Argo reminded Mr. Viars that Highway 14 is a state highway and that it has many issues such as the width of the road which is not up to code, and the road is currently being used by log trucks that should be using a different route. Councilman Argo also stated that an option to reroute traffic from Highway 14 is still being considered by the State of Alabama Department of Transportation. Mayor Byard stated that the City is in contact with District Engineer Tim Wright regarding an effort to turn large truck traffic south from Highway 14. He further stated that they were working with Senator Mitchell regarding a paving project for Highway 14. Former City Councilman Gene Hall, 206 Stewart Street, Prattville, AL 36067, appeared before the Council to thank everyone for their support of the Autauga County Fair and to invite everyone to attend during the week of September 19-23. He also thanked Councilman Fank for doing such a great job in District 7. MAYOR’S REPORT: Mayor Byard asked everyone to remember the family of County Engineer David Bufkin, whose brother was killed in an automobile accident on Monday in Mobile. The Mayor recognized Lisa Thrash who has accepted the position of Human Resources Director. Lisa served as Human Resources Administrator for 3 years prior to accepting the Director’s position. Mayor Byard reported that 33 applicants have applied for the Finance Director position. Based on qualifications and applications submitted, the selection committee chose 12 applicants and interviews are scheduled for Wednesday, September 13th. The Mayor stated that the Finance Committee hopes to have someone in place by the first council meeting in October. Regarding the evening’s agenda, the Mayor asked the Council to hold Ordinance number 2. He stated that the bonds have not been sold and if they are sold within the next week, it may be necessary to call a special council meeting. He also asked the Council to hold Resolution number 3, which deals with an incentive with McClinton and Company that was initially agreed upon for the amount of $18,000,000.00 and is now lowered to $15,000,000.00. Mayor Byard presented the Council with the FY 06-07 budget. He stated that the budget is based on actual revenues, except for sanitation and sewer charges which were recently increased by Council Ordinance. He encouraged Council President Argo to call a work session to discuss the results of the activity-based budgeting process, which was used to prepare the budget this year. The Mayor reported that the budget includes a 7% COLA for retirees, which was mandated by RSA and approved by the legislature. He further stated that retirees haven’t received a COLA in 4 years. Mayor Byard stated that the budget also includes a 5% COLA across the board for city employees, as well as the reinstatement of two federal holidays. COUNCIL REPORTS: Councilman Miller reported that there had been a conflict regarding the time for a previously scheduled Fire Committee meeting. Therefore, a new meeting will be scheduled for a later date. Council President Argo stated that the Finance Committee has met several times to discuss the budget. He further stated that a budget work session would be called for Monday, September 11th or Tuesday, September 12th at 5:30 p.m. at Doster Community Center. Regarding the Agenda, President Argo stated that the Finance Committee recommended that Ordinance number 2 and Resolution number 3 be held until September 19, 2006. AGENDA 1. ORDINANCE: REQUEST TO REZONE PROPERTY FROM R-2/R-4 TO A PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT LOCATED AT THE END OF KORNEGAY DRIVE OFF OF COBBS FORD ROAD. (ORDINANCE BOOK 2006, PAGE 030). The Ordinance was introduced at the August 1st council meeting and a public hearing was held at 6:00 p.m. this evening. During discussion, Councilman Miller asked for clarification of the location of the property. City Planner Joel Duke stated that the property was previously owned by Aronov Realty and he referred to a map when showing Councilman Miller that the property is adjacent to Home Place Farms. There being no further discussion, the Ordinance 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 hold the Ordinance until the September 19th council meeting. Councilman Macready 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 hold the Resolution until September 19th or until a special council meeting is called. Councilman Gillespie seconded the motion. The Resolution was held (7-0). 4. RESOLUTION: TO SET A PUBLIC HEARING TO REZONE PROPERTY LOCATED OFF OF UPPER KINGSTON ROAD BETWEEN 1222 UPPER KINGSTON ROAD AND 1234 UPPER KINGSTON ROAD FROM FAR TO R-3. (RESOLUTION BOOK 2006- A, PAGE 020). 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:
Councilman Wood introduced the proposed Ordinance and made a motion to adopt it. Councilman Gillespie seconded it. By point of order, the Ordinance will be held until October 3, 2006. 5. RESOLUTION: TO SET A PUBLIC HEARING TO REZONE PROPERTY LOCATED OFF OF WEST 5TH STREET AT 152, 158, AND 164 WEST 5TH STREET FROM B-2 AND R-3 TO 0-1. (RESOLUTION BOOK 2006-A, PAGE 021). Councilman Gillespie made a motion to adopt the Resolution and Councilman Macready seconded the motion. There being no discussion, the Resolution was adopted with the following vote:
Councilman Gillespie introduced the proposed Ordinance and made a motion to adopt it. Councilman Macready seconded it. By point of order, the Ordinance was held until October 3, 2006. 6. RESOLUTION: TO WAIVE FEE FOR THE AUTAUGA COUNTY FAIR ASSOCIATION. (RESOLUTION BOOK 2006-A, PAGE 022). Councilman Macready 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:
CLOSING COMMENTS: Mayor Byard invited everyone in attendance to Fire Station 3 on Monday, September 11th at 9:30 a.m. for a presentation by Governor Riley. The Mayor also stated that he would be unavailable for a work session on September 11th . Councilman Argo asked councilmembers to look at their calendars and be ready to discuss dates for a work session for next week. 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 8:00 p.m. APPROVED:
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