| 2007-10-02 City Council Meeting |  |  |  |
 PRATTVILLE CITY COUNCIL The Prattville City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, October 2nd at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall with Council President Pro Tempore Miller presiding. Roll was called and Council President Argo was recorded as being absent. After the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag, Councilman Wood gave the invocation. Council President Pro Tempore Miller announced that Council President Argo was absent from the meeting tonight due to a family obligation. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: September 18th council minutes. Councilman Renegar made the motion to approve the minutes and Councilman Macready seconded the motion. The minutes were approved (6-0). COMMENTS FROM PERSONS PRESENT: Mr. Bob Lee, 112 Quail Run, Prattville, AL 36067, appeared before the Council to report that upon review of the publication of the “Bulletin Board” ad magazine, which showed 22 ads for yard sales, only 8 yard sale permits had been purchased. Mr. Lee suggested that an increase of $5.00 per yard sale permit may alleviate such issues. He further suggested that 3rd shift police officers on patrol assist with the removal of yard sale signs. Councilman Macready suggested an increase in fines rather than increasing the permit fees. MAYOR’S REPORT: Mayor Byard congratulated Councilman Renegar on the birth of his granddaughter, Ella Elizabeth who was born yesterday. The Mayor reported on the success of the LPGA golf tournament which was held at the Robert Trent Jones Trail. The Mayor introduced Larry Davis, who serves as Autauga County’s new Emergency Management Director. COUNCIL REPORTS: None. AGENDA 1. ORDINANCE: TO REZONE PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF COUNTY ROAD 29 AND ALABAMA HIGHWAY 14 WEST FROM FAR TO B-2. A public hearing was held at 6:00 p.m. this evening. Councilman Macready made a motion to hold the Ordinance for 2 weeks and Councilman Fank seconded the motion. During discussion, Councilman Gillespie stated that he respects Mr. Jones but feels that the Council should not hold this Ordinance, but rather take action on it this evening. Councilman Renegar called for a division of the house on the motion to hold, which failed (3-3) with the following vote:
Councilman Gillespie thanked the citizens who had appeared before the Council to voice their concerns on the proposed rezoning. He further recommended a moratorium be placed on future rezoning requests until suitable amendments are made for zoning classifications. Councilman Wood questioned the Planning Commission’s report regarding the options considered by the committee and which one may best fit with anticipated growth along the Highway 14 corridor. Councilman Macready stated that he had been contacted by the property owner who made him aware that he would be absent from the evening’s meeting. There being no further discussion, Councilman Renegar called for a division of the house and the Ordinance failed (0-6) with the following vote:
2. RESOLUTION: TO GRANT A RESTAURANT RETAIL LIQUOR LICENSE TO LOGAN’S ROADHOUSE, INC. (RESOLUTION BOOK 2007-A, PAGE 045). A public hearing was held at 6:00 p.m. this evening. 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:
3. 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 2007-A, PAGE 046). Councilman Gillespie made a motion to adopt the Resolution and Councilman Renegar seconded the motion. A public hearing was held at 6:00 p.m. this evening. During discussion, City Planner Joel Duke stated that all properties listed in this Resolution remain in violation of the Code. Councilman Miller stated that the property listed at 1274 Adell Street continues to have the exact same piles of brush and sticks that provide a breeding ground for all types of vermin. He further stated that the piles have not been moved since the property was listed on a previous nuisance Resolution. There being no further discussion, the Resolution was adopted with the following vote:
4. RESOLUTION: TO CHANGE THE TIME FOR THE 2ND CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF EACH MONTH. (RESOLUTION BOOK 2007-A, PAGE 047). Councilman Wood made a motion to adopt the Resolution and Councilman Fank seconded the motion. A public hearing was held at 6:00 p.m. this evening. During discussion, Councilman Wood stated that no one appeared before the Council to speak in favor of or in opposition to the Resolution. He further stated that he does not support the change in time of the council meeting because he feels it will be confusing to the public. Councilman Gillespie stated that since the first meeting of the month begins with a public hearing at 6:00 p.m., it only stands to reason that the second meeting of the month should also begin at 6:00 p.m. There being no further discussion, the Resolution was adopted with the following vote:
5. ORDINANCE: TO SURPLUS VARIOUS VEHICLES FROM THE POLICE DEPARTMENT. (ORDINANCE BOOK 2007, PAGE 023). Councilman Fank made a motion to adopt the Ordinance and Councilman Macready seconded the motion. Because Ordinances are generally held for 2 weeks, it is necessary for the council rules to be suspended if immediate action is to be taken. Councilman Renegar made a motion to suspend the rules and Councilman Gillespie seconded the motion. The rules were suspended (6-0). There being no discussion, the Ordinance was adopted with the following vote:
6. RESOLUTION: TO REQUEST GRANT MATCHING FUNDS FOR THE ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS FOR PUBLIC SAFETY EQUIPMENT. (RESOLUTION BOOK 2007-A, PAGE 048). Councilman Renegar made a motion to adopt the Resolution and Councilman Fank seconded the motion. During discussion, Councilman Macready questioned what the City’s match is for this grant. Police Chief Alfred Wadsworth responded by stating that it is a 90-10 match. There being no further discussion, the Resolution was adopted with the following results:
7. RESOLUTION: TO SET A PUBLIC HEARING TO REZONE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 250 SOUTH WASHINGTON STREET FROM R-2 TO 0-1. (RESOLUTION BOOK 2007-A, PAGE 049). 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:
Councilman Gillespie introduced the proposed Ordinance and made a motion to adopt it. Councilman Fank seconded the motion. By point of order, the Ordinance was held until the November 6th council meeting. CLOSING COMMENTS: Council President Pro-Tempore Miller congratulated Councilman Renegar on the birth of his granddaughter. ADJOURN: There being no further business to come before the Council, Councilman Renegar made a motion to adjourn and Councilman Macready seconded the motion. The meeting closed at 7:45 p.m. APPROVED:
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