| 2007-04-17 City Council Meeting |  |  |  |
 PRATTVILLE CITY COUNCIL The Prattville City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, April 17th at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall with Council President Dean Argo presiding. Roll was called and Councilmen Renegar and Fank were recorded as being absent. After the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag, Council President Argo gave the invocation. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: April 3rd Public Hearing and City Council Minutes. Councilman Macready made the motion to approve the minutes and Councilman Miller seconded the motion. The minutes were approved (5-0). COMMENTS FROM PERSONS PRESENT: Jon Lee Finnegan, 211 Deer Trace, Prattville, AL 36067, appeared before the Council to thank them for moving the speed limit sign, which is located on Highway 14 just outside the Hunting Ridge Subdivision near the C. Gray Price Bridge. She further requested a traffic study for the area on Highway 14 that crosses onto Doster Road. She indicated the need for a crosswalk there. Mayor Byard informed Ms. Finnegan that for quite some time, he, along with his Executive Assistant Boo Rogers, City Planner Joel Duke and City Engineer Robby Anderson have been involved in a traffic study which includes wheelchair and stroller access for the Historic District. Councilman Renegar arrived at 7:10 p.m. Randy Taylor, 826 Gillespie Street, Prattville, AL 36066, appeared before the Council to announce his resignation effective May 18, 2007, as Director of the Autauga County Emergency Management Agency. On behalf of the Prattville City Council, President Argo thanked Mr. Taylor for his service to Autauga County and the citizens of Prattville. He further wished him good luck in his future endeavors. Mr. Gene Hall, 206 Stewart Street, Prattville, AL 36067, came before the City Council to request the Engineering Department to review the need for the Yield Sign that is located in the acceleration lane at Maple Street to determine if it should be there. He further requested that the Maple Street sign be replaced and for the pole to be straightened. Regarding the carnival that is currently going on at Mac Gray Park, Mr. Hall encouraged everyone to attend. A portion of the proceeds from the carnival will benefit the Autauga County Boys and Girls Club. Councilman Wood thanked Mr. Hall for his support of the carnival and further stated that this was a last minute effort to raise funds for a gym for the Boys and Girls Club. James Sanders, 153 Livingston Circle, Prattville, AL 36066, appeared before the Council as Chairman of the Prattville City Fest. He thanked all City departments for their assistance in the preparation and clean-up of the festivities. Councilman Miller thanked Mr. Sanders for volunteering as Chairman of the committee. Ms. Tammy Ward, 1706 Twelve Oaks Lane, Prattville, AL 36066, appeared before the Council to ask for support in obtaining the proper licensing for her store, The Cellar and Such. Ms. Ward would like to obtain a business license that would allow her to continue selling beer, wine, spirits, wares and gormet foods, as well as hosting occasional wine tasting events. Under her current license, she may sell beer, wine and spirits only. Council President Argo reiterated to Ms. Ward what has been stated in previous council meetings and that is that the City Council and representatives of the Alabama Beverage Control Board will meet in a work session to discuss options to amend the current Prattville City Code business license section. He further stated that Prattville is growing and with new businesses coming in, it will be necessary for the Council to review several of its ordinances for various reasons. Councilman Wood asked for clarification that Ms. Ward is the only business in Alabama with a request for this particular type of store. Ms. Ward stated that Autauga County Alabama Beverage Control Board Agent Tony Isbel reported that her store is the only one. MAYOR’S REPORT: Mayor Byard stated that The Cellar and Such license issue is a confusing issue and he looks forward to meeting with the ABC Board. The Mayor reported on the tasing incident that occurred on April 9, 2007. He stated that the Prattville Police Officers who were involved in the incident were properly trained to use the taser guns, and that the Alabama Bureau of Investigations and the Alabama Department of Forensics were called in to begin individual investigations. Reports will be turned over to District Attorney Randall Houston. On behalf of City department heads, Mayor Byard thanked Mr. Randy Taylor for his leadership during hurricanes, tornadoes, and other weather related situations. He also thanked him for everything he has done for our community over the years. Regarding the evening’s agenda, the Mayor asked for council support on Resolution numbers 1 and 2 to purchase vehicles for the Police Department. He asked for support on Resolution number 4, which prevents the City from losing federal funds for the Prattville Airport. The Mayor asked the Council to introduce and hold Ordinance number 6, which deals with the proper disposal of grease into the Prattville sanitary sewer system. COUNCIL REPORTS: Council President Argo reported that the Finance Committee met with Finance Director Rod Morgan and it unanimously agreed to support item numbers 1, 2 and 4. He also recommended to introduce item number 6 and hold it until the May 1, 2007 council meeting. 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 1, 2 and 4. AGENDA 1. RESOLUTION: REQUEST TO RELEASE CAPITAL FUNDS FOR THE PURCHASE OF THREE (3) CHEVROLET IMPALAS OFF OF STATE CONTRACT FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT. (RESOLUTION BOOK 2007, PAGE 049). Councilman Macready made a motion to adopt the Resolution and Councilman Wood seconded the motion. Councilman Miller made a motion to suspend the rules and Councilman Macready seconded the motion. The rules were suspended (6-0). There being no discussion, the Resolution was adopted with the following vote:
2. RESOLUTION: REQUEST TO RELEASE CAPITAL FUNDS FOR THE PURCHASE OF THREE (3) DODGE CHARGERS FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT. (RESOLUTION BOOK 2007, PAGE 50). Councilman Miller made a motion to adopt the Resolution and Councilman Macready seconded the motion. Councilman Wood made a motion to suspend the rules and Councilman Gillespie seconded the motion. The rules were suspended (6-0). During discussion, Councilman Gillespie expressed his concern with the purchase of the Dodge cars due to the fact that the Vehicle Maintenance employees are not certified to work on these vehicles. He recommended that the employees attend proper training for certification. He further stated that he had spoken with the local Dodge dealer who did not express an interest in being included on the state bid list. There being no further discussion, the Resolution was adopted with the following vote:
Councilman Wood left the Council Chambers at 7:50 p.m. and returned at 7:51 p.m. 3. RESOLUTION: TO APPOINT CHARLIE HILL TO THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT COOPERATIVE DISTRICT. (RESOLUTION BOOK 2007, PAGE 051). 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:
4. RESOLUTION: TO APPROVE EXPENDITURE FOR THE PRATTVILLE AIRPORT. (RESOLUTION BOOK 2007, PAGE 052). Councilman Renegar made a motion to adopt the Resolution and Councilman Wood seconded the motion. Councilman Miller made a motion to suspend the rules and Councilman Renegar seconded the motion. The rules were suspended (6-0). During discussion, Council President Argo clarified that this expenditure satisfies an obligation the City has to the FAA. There being no further discussion, the Resolution was adopted with the following vote:
5. RESOLUTION: TO RESCHEDULE CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF MAY 15, 2007. (RESOLUTION BOOK 2007, PAGE 053). Councilman Miller made a motion to adopt the Resolution and Councilman Renegar seconded the motion. There being no discussion, the Resolution was adopted with the following vote:
6. ORDINANCE: TO ESTABLISH THE CONTROL OF DISCHARGE OF FATS, OILS, AND GREASE INTO THE PRATTVILLE SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM. Councilman Wood made a motion to adopt the Ordinance and Councilman Miller seconded the motion. By point of order, the Ordinance was held until the May 1, 2007 council meeting (6-0). Mayor Byard recommended that a public hearing or work session be held to discuss this issue. Councilman Wood recommended that a work session be held prior to May 1st. CLOSING COMMENTS: Mayor Byard stated that police units have been placed on Cobbs Ford Road near the construction sites of Target and Bass Pro due to numerous complaints of speeding motorists. He further stated that roadwork should be completed by May 1st. On behalf of the Police Department, Mayor Byard thanked the Council for the approval to purchase the much needed patrol cars. Councilman Miller commended the Mayor and City staff on the progress that is being made in the construction areas in East Prattville. He stated that he has the opportunity to observe what is being done on a daily basis as he drives to work in Montgomery. ADJOURN: There being no further business to come before the Council, Councilman Macready made a motion to adjourn and the motion was seconded. The meeting closed at 8:05 p.m. APPROVED:
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