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 PRATTVILLE CITY COUNCIL The Prattville City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, November 6th at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall with Council President 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: October 16th city council minutes. Councilman Gillespie made the motion to approve the minutes and Councilman Renegar seconded the motion. The minutes were approved (7-0). COMMENTS FROM PERSONS PRESENT: None. MAYOR’S REPORT: Mayor Byard commended the Human Resources Department on the success of the Health Fair that has been scheduled for today, tomorrow and Thursday of next week. He further encouraged all employees to take advantage of what the Health Fair has to offer. The Mayor announced that Publix grocery store will be opening at High Point Town Center in October of 2008 along with Belk’s new store. He further stated that JCPenney will open in the same shopping center in August. Mayor Byard spoke of the amendment to Ordinance number one on the evening’s agenda. He reiterated the city’s purpose for re-defining the term “family,” which in no way sets a racial undertone and was never considered as a profiling measure by any member of the city staff. He stated that he was offended by comments made by representatives of the Central Alabama Fair Housing Center and the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) who spoke at the public hearing in opposition of the proposed Ordinance. The Mayor suggested that Mr. Pollock and Ms. Neal gather all of their facts before making such derogatory remarks against other cities and their leaders in the future. COUNCIL REPORTS: Councilman Renegar commended residents on Tara Drive and Sheila Boulevard for their show of patriotism by displaying the American flag. AGENDA 1. ORDINANCE: TO AMEND PRATTVILLE ZONING ORDINANCE APPENDIX A SECTION 68. (ORDINANCE BOOK 2007, PAGE 025). A public hearing was held at 6:00 p.m. this evening. There being no discussion, the Ordinance was adopted (7-0) with the following vote:
2. ORDINANCE: TO REZONE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 250 SOUTH WASHINGTON STREET FROM R-2 TO 0-1. (ORDINANCE BOOK 2007, PAGE 026). 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 RESTAURANT RETAIL LIQUOR LICENSE FOR TAV PRATTVILLE, LLC D/B/A LAS CASITAS MEXICAN GRILL. (RESOLUTION BOOK 2007-A, PAGE 055). Councilman Macready 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:
4. ORDINANCE: TO REPEAL CHAPTER 6 ARTICLE 1, 6-1 THROUGH 6-34 AND ALL ITS AMENDMENTS AND REPLACE IT WITH CHAPTER 6 ARTICLE I, 6-1 THROUGH 6-34.4, INCLUSIVE. (ORDINANCE BOOK 2007, PAGE 027). The Ordinance was held from the October 16th council meeting. There being no further discussion, the Ordinance was adopted with the following vote:
5. RESOLUTION: TO NAME VOTING DELEGATE AND ALTERNATES FOR THE NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING IN NEW ORLEANS, LA. (RESOLUTION BOOK 2007-A, PAGE 056). Councilman Wood 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:
6. RESOLUTION: TO AUTHORIZE ADVANCE TRAVEL FUNDS FOR NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES CONFERENCE IN NEW ORLEANS, LA. (RESOLUTION BOOK 2007-A, PAGE 057). Councilman Renegar 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:
7. ORDINANCE: TO AMEND ORDINANCE BOOK 95, PAGE 013 TO AMEND NO SMOKING ORDINANCE TO INCLUDE A DISTANCE OF TWENTY (20) FEET WITHIN SEATING STANDS). Councilman Miller made a motion to adopt the Ordinance and Councilman Renegar seconded the motion. By point of order, the Ordinance was held until the November 20th council meeting. Councilman Wood left the Council Chambers at 7:27 p.m. 8. RESOLUTION: TO SET A PUBLIC HEARING FOR A RETAIL TABLE WINE ON-PREMISE AND OFF-PREMISE AND A BEER ON-PREMISE AND OFF-PREMISE LICENSE TO WILLIAM AND TAMMY WARD D/B/A THE CELLAR AND SUCH. (RESOLUTION BOOK 2007-A, PAGE 058). Councilman Gillespie made a motion to adopt the Resolution and Councilman Miller seconded the motion. During discussion, Councilman Miller recognized Mrs. Ward who was present for the evening’s meeting. The Resolution was adopted with the following vote:
Councilman Wood returned to the Council Chambers at 7:30 p.m. 9. RESOLUTION: TO AWARD BID NO. 07-025 TO LARRY PUCKETT CHEVROLET FOR THE PURCHASE OF ONE (1) 2008 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500 HD CHASSIS FOR THE FIRE DEPARTMENT. (RESOLUTION BOOK 2007-A, PAGE 059). Councilman Miller made a motion to adopt the Resolution and Councilman Fank seconded the motion. During discussion, Councilman Gillespie thanked the fire department for doing business in Prattville. There being no further discussion, the Resolution was adopted with the following vote:
10. RESOLUTION: TO ALLOW THE PRATTVILLE HIGH SCHOOL QUARTERBACK CLUB TO CHARGE PARKING FEES AT STANLEY JENSEN STADIUM FOR THE 2007 AHSAA PLAYOFF GAMES BEGINNING NOVEMBER 9, 2007. (RESOLUTION BOOK 2007-A, PAGE 060). Councilman Renegar made a motion to adopt the Resolution and Councilman Fank seconded the motion. Council President Argo recognized Mr. Wayne Mooney, President of the Prattville Lions Quarterback Club who was in attendance at the evening’s meeting. The Resolution was adopted with the following vote:
11. RESOLUTION: TO ACCEPT MAINTENANCE OF PUBLIC FACILITIES OF THE SUMMIT AT OLD FARM, PLAT 1. (RESOLUTION BOOK 2007-A, PAGE 061). Councilman Macready 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:
12. RESOLUTION: TO AWARD BID NO. 07-023 TO INGRAM EQUIPMENT CO., LLC. FOR THE PURCHASE OF TWO (2) HEIL 5000 FREIGHTLINER CHASSIS FOR THE SANITATION DEPARTMENT. (RESOLUTION BOOK 2007-A, PAGE 062). Councilman Fank made a motion to adopt the Resolution and Councilman Gillespie seconded the motion. During discussion, Councilman Miller stated how he looks forward to doing something positive and so deserving for the sanitation department. There being no further discussion, the Resolution was adopted with the following vote:
CLOSING COMMENTS: Councilman Miller called a Fire Committee meeting for Thursday, November 8th at 4:30 p.m. at the Fire Training Facility. Council President Argo called a work session for Tuesday, November 13th at 5:30 p.m. 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 7:40 p.m. APPROVED:
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