PRATTVILLE CITY COUNCIL
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
TUESDAY, APRIL 1, 2008
7:00 P.M.

The Prattville City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, April 1st at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall. Roll was called and Councilman Fank was recorded as being absent. After the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag, Council President Argo gave the invocation.

THE CHARACTER TRAIT OF THE MONTH IS PERSUASIVENESS: Guiding vital truths around another’s mental road-blocks.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES: March 18th City Council Minutes.

Councilman Renegar made the motion to approve the minutes and Councilman Gillespie seconded the motion. The minutes were approved (6-0).

COMMENTS FROM PERSONS PRESENT:

Loyd Bittle, 1403 Morning View Drive, Prattville, AL 36067, appeared before the Council to request additional police presence in the Beacon Hills Subdivision. Mr. Bittle stated that he had noticed some men wandering around his neighborhood last week and soon after, one of his neighbors reported a gun stolen from his garage.

Councilman Gillespie informed Mr. Bittle that prior to this evening’s meeting, he had spoken with Police Chief Alfred Wadsworth about having additional officers patrol the neighborhood.

Lieutenant Colonel Tom Santoro, 103 Lake Haven Way, Prattville, AL 36066, came before the Council to thank Mayor Byard, City Planner Joel Duke and Councilman Miller for their efforts in granting approval of Lake Haven Subdivision Plat #2. Lt. Col. Santoro was also complimentary of the City’s response after the February 17th tornado. He expressed his appreciation for the care that was given to the citizens and further stated that he is proud to be a resident of Prattville.

MAYOR’S REPORT:

None.

COUNCIL REPORTS:

Council President Argo stated Mayor Byard and Councilman Fank were absent from the evening’s meeting due to traveling on City business.

AGENDA

1. RESOLUTION: TO GRANT A RETAIL BEER ON-PREMISE ONLY LICENSE TO RED HAWK PRATTVILLE, LLC D/B/A MOE’S SOUTHWEST GRILL #627. (RESOLUTION BOOK 2008, PAGE 022).

A Public Hearing was held at 6:00 p.m. this evening. Councilman Macready 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:

2. RESOLUTION: TO GRANT A RESTAURANT RETAIL LIQUOR LICENSE FOR GMRI, INC. D/B/A THE OLIVE GARDEN RESTAURANT #1763. (RESOLUTION BOOK 2008, PAGE 023).

A Public Hearing was held at 6:00 p.m. this evening. Councilman Gillespie made the motion to adopt the Resolution and Councilman Renegar seconded the motion. There being no discussion, the Resolution was adopted with the following vote:

3. RESOLUTION: TO NAME VOTING DELEGATE AND ALTERNATES FOR THE ALABAMA LEAGUE OF MUNICIPALITIES CONVENTION IN BIRMINGHAM. (RESOLUTION BOOK 2008, PAGE 024).

Councilman Renegar 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:

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 4.

4. RESOLUTION: TO AUTHORIZE L & L ROOFING TO REPAIR THE ROOF AT STATION 3 DAMAGED BY THE TORNADO.(RESOLUTION BOOK 2008, PAGE 025).

Councilman Wood made a motion to adopt the Resolution and Councilman Gillespie seconded the motion. Councilman Wood made the 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 results:

5. RESOLUTION: TO ACCEPT STREETS PLATTED WITH LAKE HAVEN SUBDIVISION, PLAT #2. (RESOLUTION BOOK 2008, PAGE 026).

Councilman Miller made a motion to adopt the Resolution and Councilman Renegar seconded the motion. During discussion, Councilman Renegar called City Engineer Robby Anderson to the podium and stated that he needed to be assured that extra funds would be spent to build the crown in the roads when this paving project got under-way. Mr. Anderson stated that he would look into the matter. There being no further discussion, the Resolution was adopted with the following results:

6. RESOLUTION: TO GRANT AN EXTENSION OF 45 DAYS TO MRS. CARRIE THAGGARD FOR DILAPIDATED PROPERTY LOCATED ON 1159 OLD HIGHWAY 31. (RESOLUTION BOOK 2008, PAGE 027).

Councilman Macready made a motion to adopt the Resolution and Councilman Gillespie seconded the motion. During discussion, Councilman Macready asked City Planner Joel Duke if he had had an opportunity to go by the property to check on the demolition progress. Mr. Duke stated that he had personally checked on the property and noticed that progress has slowed down. There being no further discussion, the Resolution was adopted with the following results:

CLOSING COMMENTS:

Councilman Macready expressed his appreciation for the City’s participation in the Relay for Life, especially the fundraiser involving the purple toilet.

Council President Argo reminded everyone of the Autauga County Education Foundation Dinner on May 21st. This year’s guest speaker will be Nick Saban. Mr. Argo also thanked Councilman Wood for always including the Council in the activities at the annual North Highland Park “Fun Day.”

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 7:25 p.m.

APPROVED:

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Gina P. Smith
City Clerk

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Dean R. Argo, President
Prattville City Council