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 PRATTVILLE CITY COUNCIL The Prattville City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, June 5th at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall with Council President Dean Argo presiding. Roll was called and all were recorded as being present. After the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag, Council President Argo gave the invocation. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: May 14th City Council Minutes. Councilman Renegar made the motion to approve the minutes and Councilman Gillespie seconded the motion. The minutes were approved (7-0). COMMENTS FROM PERSONS PRESENT: Bob Lee, 112 Quail Run, Prattville, AL 36067, appeared before the Council to urge them to send City Planner Joel Duke and City Horticulturist Mary Ray to Austin, Texas to visit the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Garden. He further stated that he would like to see a garden planted in honor of Condeleeza Rice. Mr. Lee also spoke of the progress made by the committee for “War on Litter.” MAYOR’S REPORT: Mayor Byard reported on opening dates for the following new businesses: Home Depot- June 28th ; Target-July 29th ; Bass Pro-August 16th. The Mayor urged council support on Resolution number 9, which honors all Alabamians who have served or continue to serve in the Armed Forces. He also requested Council President Argo to appoint a member of the Council to serve on a committee that will be involved in the planning for World War II vets to fly to Washington, D.C. on the Honor Flight. COUNCIL REPORTS: Councilman Renegar stated that the Leisure Services Committee met since the May 14th council meeting. He reported that the Dixie Youth AAA will sponsor a tournament in the near future that will have a tremendous economic impact on our community. He further stated that an additional $3,500.00 is needed to put this tournament on. Councilman Renegar also stated that he would be honored to serve on the Honor Flight Committee. Councilman Macready reported that the Public Safety Committee met regarding the alcohol license applications listed on the evening’s agenda. AGENDA 1. RESOLUTION: TO GRANT A LOUNGE RETAIL LIQUOR, CLASS II PACKAGE STORE LICENSE FOR EHSON AND KHATIRA KOCHI, D/B/A PARTY TYME ON 82, LLC. A public hearing was held at 6:00 p.m. this evening. Councilman Macready stated that the business is not located in the city limits and therefore, felt that there was no reason for the City Council to vote on this Resolution. Council President Argo stated that the item could be removed from the agenda or it could be introduced and voted down. Councilman Wood asked if the Finance Department knew that the business was located outside the city limits at the time the application was filled out. In the absence of Finance Director Rod Morgan, City Clerk Gina P. Smith stated that the employees knew the location of the business but that each time the business changes hands, new applications are filed and presented to the Council. Councilman Wood further asked if there was any liability involved if a license was not issued. City Attorney David McDowell stated that he had called the Alabama League of Municipalities for clarification on this issue and one of the staff attorneys confirmed that the City would not be liable because the owners could make application to the Autauga County Commission. Councilman Wood made a motion to table the Resolution indefinitely and Councilman Fank seconded the motion. All were in favor (7-0). 2. RESOLUTION: TO GRANT A RETAIL BEER ON-PREMISE, A RETAIL BEER OFF-PREMISE, A RETAIL TABLE WINE ON- PREMISE, AND A RETAIL TABLE WINE OFF-PREMISE LICENSE TO MARK TAYLOR, ANDREA TAYLOR, AND WALTER LIVINGSTON D/B/A MARCHELLE’S, INC. (RESOLUTION BOOK 2007, PAGE 076). 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. There being no discussion, the Resolution was adopted with the following vote:
3. RESOLUTION: TO DECLARE VARIOUS WEEDED LOTS TO BE A PUBLIC NUISANCE AND TO ORDER THEIR ABATEMENT PER TITLE 11, CHAPTER 67 OF THE CODE OF ALABAMA, 1975, AS AMENDED. (RESOLUTION BOOK 2007, PAGE 077). A public hearing was held at 6:00 p.m. this evening. During discussion, Councilman Wood stated that the property owner at 501 Mt. Airy Drive is in the military and has been on TDY. He further stated that this particular property has been brought under compliance with the weeded lot code. Council President Argo stated that there are only 5 properties listed in this Resolution that remain in violation of the weeded lot code and they are as follows: 433 Hallmark Drive; 244 Marian Drive; 521 Mt. Airy Drive; 814 Newton Street; and 843 Peachtree Street. There being no further discussion, the Resolution was adopted with the following vote:
4. RESOLUTION: TO SET A PUBLIC HEARING FOR A RESTAURANT RETAIL LIQUOR LICENSE TO HYDE FAMILY CONCEPTS, INC., D/B/A BEEF O’BRADY’S. (RESOLUTION BOOK 2007, PAGE 078). Councilman Macready made a motion to adopt the Resolution and Councilman Gillespie seconded the motion. During discussion, Council President Argo stated that the owner was unavoidably absent from the evening’s meeting but that he would be in attendance for the public hearing on July 5th. The Resolution was adopted with the following vote:
5. RESOLUTION: TO DECLARE TRUCK EQUIPMANT SALES, INC. A NON-RESPONSIBLE BIDDER FOR BID NO. 07-011. (RESOLUTION BOOK 2007, PAGE 079). Councilman Fank 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:
6. RESOLUTION: TO AWARD BID NO. 07-011 FOR ONE STREET SWEEPER TO INGRAM EQUIPMENT CO., LLC. (RESOLUTION BOOK 2007, PAGE 080). Councilman Fank 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:
7. RESOLUTION: TO AWARD BID NO. 07-012 FOR CITY EMPLOYEE UNIFORMS TO ARAMARK UNIFORM SERVICES. (RESOLUTION BOOK 2007, PAGE 081). Councilman Renegar made a motion to adopt the Resolution and Councilman Gillespie seconded the motion. The Resolution was adopted with the following vote:
8. ORDINANCE: TO EXEMPT CERTAIN COVERED ITEMS FROM THE MUNICIPAL SALES AND USE TAX DURING THE FIRST FULL WEEKEND OF AUGUST, 2007, AS AUTHORIZED BY ACT 2006- 574, GENERALLY REFERRED TO AS THE STATE SALES TAX HOLIDAY LEGISLATION. (ORDINANCE BOOK 2007, PAGE 014). 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 (7-0). During discussion, Councilman Miller asked what the cost was to the City last year and Council President Argo stated that the previous Finance Director estimated the cost at $50,000.00. There being no further discussion, the Ordinance 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 number 9. 9. RESOLUTION: TO HONOR ALL ALABAMIANS WHO HAVE SERVED OR CONTINUE TO SERVE IN THE ARMED FORCES. (RESOLUTION BOOK 2007, PAGE 082). Councilman Renegar made a motion to adopt the Resolution and Councilman Macready seconded the motion. Councilman Renegar made a motion to suspend the council rules and Councilman Macready seconded the motion. The rules were suspended (7-0). During discussion, Councilman Renegar questioned if $1,000.00 is the same amount that other communities are contributing. Mayor Byard responded by stating that was the amount that was requested for this sponsorship. There being no further discussion, the Resolution was adopted with the following vote:
10. RESOLUTION: TO SET A PUBLIC HEARING TO REZONE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1101 OLD HIGHWAY 31 FROM R-2 TO B-2. (RESOLUTION BOOK 2007, PAGE 083). Councilman Gillespie made a motion to adopt the Resolution and Councilman Wood 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. By point of order, the Ordinance was held until the July 5th council meeting. 11. RESOLUTION: TO SET A PUBLIC HEARING 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 2007, PAGE 084). Councilman Wood made a motion to adopt the Resolution and Councilman Gillespie seconded the motion. During discussion, Councilman Macready asked City Planner Joel Duke if all properties listed are still in violation of the weeded lot code. Mr. Duke stated that they were on Wednesday, the day of the agenda deadline. There being no further discussion, the Resolution was adopted with the following vote:
CLOSING COMMENTS: Councilman Gillespie congratulated Mayor Byard on the recent birth of his son, Richard Herod. Councilman Macready expressed his appreciation for Councilman Renegar who served in combat during Vietnam. 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 8:25 p.m. APPROVED:
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