| 2006-12-05 City Council Meeting |  |  |  |
 PRATTVILLE CITY COUNCIL The Prattville City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, December 5th at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall with Council President Pro Tempore Tom Miller presiding. Roll was called and Councilmen Wood, Argo, and Renegar were recorded as being absent. After the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag, Mayor gave the invocation. City Prosecutor Joy Booth represented City Attorney David McDowell in his absence. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: November 21st City Council Minutes. Councilman Macready made the motion to approve the minutes and Councilman Gillespie seconded the motion. The minutes were approved (4-0). COMMENTS FROM PERSONS PRESENT: Council President Pro Tempore Miller recognized Benjamin and Joseph Scheierman from Boy Scout Troop 111, who were in attendance at the evening’s meeting. They are currently working toward their Communications Merit Badge and they are sponsored by Trinity United Methodist Church. Mr. Bob Lee, 112 Quail Run, appeared before the Council to encourage them to send City Planner Joel Duke and City Horticulturist Mary Ray to Texas to tour the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Garden. Mr. Lee also gave an update on the “War on Litter” campaign and thanked the Council for their continued support. Council President Pro Tempore Miller stated that Councilmen Wood and Renegar and City Attorney David McDowell were absent from the evening’s meeting due to their early departure for the National League of Cities Conference in Reno, Nevada. He further stated that other members of the Council, Mayor Byard, and Finance Director Rod Morgan will be joining them tomorrow. At 7:07 p.m. Councilman Argo arrived at the meeting and Council President Pro Tempore Miller passed the gavel to President Argo. Council President Argo apologized for arriving late for the meeting due to his attendance at his son’s school’s Christmas program. MAYOR’S REPORT: Mayor Byard reported that City Engineer Robby Anderson and City Planner Joel Duke were unable to attend the evening’s meeting due to sickness. The Mayor encouraged everyone to attend the Prattville High School State Championship Football Game to be held at Legion Field on Saturday, December 9th at 3:00 p.m. Mayor Byard reported that the traffic signals which had been ordered for the intersection of Highway 14 and McQueen Smith Road were on back order until February 2007. Regarding the agenda, the Mayor asked for Council support on Resolution number 6, which is a formal amendment to the Boys and Girls Club CDBG project. He further stated that this amendment would allow for much needed additional classroom space. In reference to Ordinance number 9, the Mayor stated that surplusing the Fire Department equipment to the District Attorney Second Judicial Circuit was a perfectly good way to dispose of the equipment. COUNCIL REPORTS: Councilman Macready stated that the Public Safety Committee met regarding Resolution number 3. AGENDA 1. ORDINANCE: REQUEST TO REZONE PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE SOUTH INDUSTRIAL PARK OFF OF COUNTY ROAD 4 FROM FAR TO M-2. (ORDINANCE BOOK 2006, PAGE 038). A public hearing was held on this rezoning request at 6:00 p.m. this evening. There being no discussion, the Ordinance was adopted with the following vote:
2. ORDINANCE: REQUEST TO REZONE PROPERTY LOCATED OFF HIGHWAY 82 WEST BYPASS WEST OF HIGHWAY 82 AND HIGHWAY 14 INTERSECTION FROM R-1 TO R-2, R-5, B-1, AND B- 2. (ORDINANCE BOOK 2006-PAGE 039). A public hearing was held at 6:00 p.m. this evening. There being no discussion, the Ordinance was adopted with the following vote:
3. RESOLUTION: TO GRANT A RETAIL BEER AND WINE, ON PREMISE ONLY LICENSE TO WILLIAM L. HASLEY AND DOUGLAS P. THEALL, D/B/A PRATTVILLE CIGAR COMPANY, LLC. (RESOLUTION BOOK 2006-A, PAGE 057). A public hearing was held at 6:00 p.m. this evening on the beer and wine application. Councilman Macready made a motion to adopt the Resolution and Councilman Gillespie seconded the motion. During discussion, Councilman Macready stated that the Public Safety Committee met and approved the license application. Councilman Miller suggested that Mr. and Mrs. Hasley research the City Smoking Ordinance regarding proper signage for their establishment. Councilman Gillespie reminded Mr. Hasley that the beer and wine, on premise license is a privilege that may be taken away if not controlled properly. There being no further discussion, the Resolution was adopted with the following vote:
4. RESOLUTION: TO DECLARE VARIOUS WEEDED LOTS TO BE A PUBLIC NUISANCE AND ORDERING THEIR ABATEMENT PER TITLE 11, CHAPTER 67 OF THE CODE OF ALABAMA, 1975, AS AMENDED. (RESOLUTION BOOK 2006-A, PAGE 058). A public hearing was held at 6:00 p.m. this evening. Councilman Gillespie made a motion to adopt the Resolution and Councilman Macready seconded the motion. During discussion, Councilman Miller questioned if the property at 222 Moncrief Street appeared on the weeded lot list on a regular basis. Mayor Byard stated that it is. Council President Argo stated that the property located at 521 Mt. Airy Drive is a vacant lot that has weeds as tall as 5 feet. There being no further discussion, the Resolution was adopted with the following vote:
5. ORDINANCE: TO DECLARE CITY OF PRATTVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT EQUIPMENT SURPLUS. (ORDINANCE BOOK 2006-A, PAGE 040). Councilman Macready made a motion to adopt the Ordinance and Councilman Miller seconded the motion. Because Ordinances are generally held for two weeks, it is necessary for the council rules to be suspended if immediate action is to be taken. Councilman Macready made a motion to suspend the rules and Councilman Fank seconded the motion. The rules were suspended (5-0). There being no discussion, the Ordinance was adopted (5-0) with the following vote:
6. RESOLUTION: TO AUTHORIZE FORMAL AMENDMENT TO CDBG PROJECT NO. LR-CE-PF-04-023. (RESOLUTION BOOK 2006-A, PAGE 059). Councilman Miller 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:
Ordinance Book 2000, Page 012, To Set Council Procedures, specifies in Section 22, that all ordinances, resolutions or propositions submitted to the council which require the expenditure of money shall lie over until the next meeting; provided further, that this rule shall not apply to the current expenses of, or contracts previously made with, or regular salaries of officers, or wages of employees. Therefore, it is necessary to suspend the rules on agenda item numbers 7 and 8. 7. RESOLUTION: TO RELEASE FUNDS FOR ONE (1) 2007 F-350 FORD CHASSIS FOR AMBULANCE REMOUNT. (RESOLUTION BOOK 2006-A, PAGE 060). Councilman Fank made a motion to adopt the Resolution and Councilman Gillespie seconded the motion. Councilman Miller made a motion to suspend the rules and Councilman Fank seconded the motion. The rules were suspended (5-0). During discussion, Fire Chief Stanley Gann addressed questions from the Council regarding recommendations from the City’s Vehicle Maintenance Department to bid the Ford F- 350. Councilman Gillespie also stated that local Ford dealerships were unable to supply the chassis, which made it necessary to go out of state to make the purchase. There being no further discussion, the Resolution was adopted with the following vote:
8. RESOLUTION: TO AWARD BID NO. 06-014 TO PEACH STATE AMBULANCE FOR AMBULANCE REMOUNT AND REFURBISH. (RESOLUTION BOOK 2006-A, PAGE 061). Councilman Gillespie made a motion to adopt the Resolution and Councilman Fank seconded the motion. Councilman Macready made a motion to suspend the rules and Councilman Gillespie seconded the motion. The rules were suspended (5-0). During discussion, Councilman Gillespie stated that he had voted against a previous purchase for an ambulance due to the way in which it was to be financed, but stated that he would vote in favor of this particular purchase. There being no further discussion, the Resolution was adopted with the following vote:
9. ORDINANCE: TO SURPLUS FIRE DEPARTMENT EQUIPMENT TO THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT. (ORDINANCE BOOK 2006-A, PAGE 055). Councilman Miller made a motion to adopt the Ordinance and Councilman Gillespie seconded the motion. Because Ordinances are generally held for two 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 (5-0). There being no discussion, the Ordinance was adopted with the following vote:
10. RESOLUTION: TO RE-APPOINT LARRY PUCKETT TO THE PRATTVILLE WATER WORKS BOARD. (RESOLUTION BOOK 2006-A, PAGE 062). 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:
11. RESOLUTION: TO SET A PUBLIC HEARING TO REZONE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2251 COBBS FORD ROAD FROM FAR TO R-4. (RESOLUTION BOOK 2006-A, PAGE 063). 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 made a motion to adopt the proposed Ordinance and Councilman Macready seconded the motion. By point of order the Ordinance was held until January 2, 2007. CLOSING COMMENTS: Mayor Byard thanked Murray Ross and David Gadilhe from Jim and Nick’s Bar- B-Q for providing lunch for City Department Heads and City Hall employees today. Councilman Argo thanked Councilman Fank for making a special effort to attend the evening’s meeting even though he was not feeling well. He further wished everyone safe travel to and from Reno, Nevada. 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 7:47 p.m. APPROVED:
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