| 2007-06-19 City Council Meeting |  |  |  |
 PRATTVILLE CITY COUNCIL The Prattville City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, June 19th 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: June 5th Public Hearing and City Council Minutes. Councilman Macready made the motion to approve the minutes and Councilman Gillespie seconded the motion. The minutes were approved (7-0). COMMENTS FROM PERSONS PRESENT: Ms. Jan Byrne and Mr. John Cosper appeared before the Council as representatives of the Chemical Addictions Program (CAP). They reported on the Program’s success and the support it gains from the United Way. They thanked the Council for past financial support and encouraged them to continue in its support in the upcoming budget. Ehson Kochi, owner of Party Tyme Package Store on Highway 82, appeared before the Council to ask that his application for a package store license be removed from the table and considered for a vote. Council President Argo reminded Mr. Kochi that his application was tabled because his business lies outside the city limits. He also stated that Mr. Kochi should make application to the Autauga County Commission. Mr. Kochi stated that he had just come from a Commission meeting where they informed him that if the Council did not remove his Resolution from the table, they would approve his application. Gene Brown, 123 Lee Circle, Prattville, AL 36067, came before the Council in reference to agenda item number one, which deals with the proposed rezoning of the property located at the intersection of Washington Ferry Road and McGriff Street. Mr. Brown requested that the property be left as it is currently zoned. He further thanked the Council for the consideration they have given this issue over the last several months. MAYOR’S REPORT: Mayor Byard extended his condolences to the City of Charleston, South Carolina in the loss of nine of its firefighters. The Mayor encouraged everyone to attend the Fourth of July festivities which begin with a parade at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday morning and end with music by the Prattville Pops and fireworks at Stanley-Jensen Stadium at dark. Mayor Byard reminded everyone of the BASS Federation Southern Division Tournament at Cooter’s Pond. Weigh-ins are scheduled for each afternoon at 2:30 p.m. COUNCIL REPORTS: Council President Argo stated that the Finance Committee met two weeks ago regarding an issue that should be discussed during an executive session at the end of the council meeting. AGENDA 1. ORDINANCE: TO REZONE PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE INTERSECTION OF WASHINGTON FERRY ROAD AND MCGRIFF STREET FROM R-2 TO R-5. The Ordinance was introduced at the April 3rd council meeting and was held from the May 1st and 14th meetings with the understanding that drainage issues would be worked out between the developer and the City. Councilman Fank asked if the drainage issues have been worked out. City Planner Joel Duke stated that there is no agreement at this point. Councilman Fank stated that without an agreement he would not be able to vote in favor of this Ordinance at this time. He made a motion to hold the Ordinance until July 17th to allow an appropriate amount of time for the issues to be resolved. Councilman Renegar seconded the motion. Mr. George P. Walthall, Jr., owner of the property, stated that he felt he had not been given an adequate amount of response time and/or attention to this matter to rectify what the City considered pending problems. Councilman Macready requested a report from Mr. Duke prior to the July 5th council meeting that states what the property owner should do to the property. Council President Argo stated that Mr. Walthall’s political experience should tell him that the Council can’t vote without having all of the pertinent information. Councilman Wood questioned if there were attachments to this Ordinance at the time it went before the Planning Commission. Mr. Duke stated that he was absent from that meeting due to a family emergency but that it is customary for attachments to accompany all Ordinances. Councilman Wood further asked if this issue could be resolved if additional information was received prior to the next council meeting. Mr. Duke stated that it could be resolved. All were in favor of holding the Ordinance (7-0). 2. RESOLUTION: TO RE-APPOINT RICHARD DORSEY TO THE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT BOARD. (RESOLUTION BOOK 2007-A, PAGE 001). Councilman Fank made a motion to adopt the Resolution and Councilman Gillespie seconded the motion. There being no discussion, the Resolution was adopted with the following vote:
3. RESOLUTION: TO RE-APPOINT CAROLINE HORTON TO THE MONTGOMERY AREA MENTAL HEALTH AUTHORITY. (RESOLUTION BOOK 2007-A, PAGE 002). Councilman Gillespie 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:
4. ORDINANCE: TO REQUIRE CLEANUP OF ANIMAL WASTE. Councilman Miller made a motion to adopt the Ordinance and Councilman Gillespie seconded the motion. By point of order, the Ordinance was held until July 5, 2007. 5. RESOLUTION: TO AMEND RESOLUTION BOOK 2007, PAGE 054 TO GRANT A LOUNGE CLASS II PACKAGE STORE LICENSE TO SUNBELT CPA, LLC, D/B/A COURTYARD MARRIOTT. (RESOLUTION BOOK 2007-A, PAGE 003). 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 vote:
CLOSING COMMENTS: Councilman Renegar wished Councilman Miller a belated happy birthday. Council President Argo reminded members of the Council of the need for them to go into executive session. At 7:50 p.m. Councilman Renegar made a motion to go into executive session and Councilman Macready seconded the motion. All were in favor (7-0). At 8:30 p.m. Councilman Renegar made a motion to go back into regular session and Councilman Gillespie seconded the motion. All were in favor (7-0). Council President Argo recognized former Councilman Bobby Carter who was in attendance at the meeting. 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 8:31 p.m. APPROVED:
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