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 PRATTVILLE CITY COUNCIL The Prattville City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, June 3rd at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall. The meeting was called to order by Council President Pro-Tempore Miller. Roll was called and Council President Argo was recorded as being absent. After the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag, Councilman Renegar gave the invocation. THE CHARACTER TRAIT OF THE MONTH IS ALERTNESS: Being aware of what is taking place around me so I can have the right responses. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: May 20th City 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: Nancy Williams, 1317 Cooper Avenue, Prattville, AL 36066, appeared before the Council as representative of the Spinners Club. Ms. Williams asked the Mayor and Council to give consideration of their interest, time, and funds to preserve Wilderness Park. Councilmembers Gillespie, Macready, Fank, and Miller responded by stating that the Council is interested in doing what is in its power to help the Spinners Club preserve the park. They also expressed an interest in visiting the park to assess its current condition. Mike Ray, 640 Mimosa Road, Prattville, AL 36067, appeared before the Council to oppose any consideration of the privatization of ambulance or garbage services. Dennis Mullins, 111 Danya Drive, Prattville, AL 36067, appeared before the Council in opposition to the Council’s consideration of the privatization of ambulance service. Ginger Henry, Administrator of Prattville Baptist Hospital, 2004 Wynfield Drive, Prattville, AL 36067, appeared before the Council in support of shifting ambulance transfers from the city to a private contractor. Ms. Henry added that the change should improve the level of services for the citizens of Prattville and Autauga County. MAYOR’S REPORT: Mayor Byard thanked Ms. Williams and members of the Spinners Club for bringing such important information forward. The Mayor further stated that he would ask Leisure Services Committee Chairman Councilman Renegar to meet with someone from the Spinners Club to discuss recommendations for park improvements. The Mayor reminded those in attendance that beginning June 23rd garbage pick-up will begin at 6:00 a.m., which is one hour earlier than the regular schedule. Mayor Byard also reminded everyone that bids for the street paving project should be opened on June 24th. Regarding the agenda, the Mayor asked for Council support on Ordinance number 3, which deals with the privatization of ambulance transfers. The decision to make this change should reduce the number of ambulance calls drastically since 75% of them are inter-facility transfer calls. He also reminded everyone that a City of Prattville ambulance will continue to answer 911 calls. COUNCIL REPORTS: Councilman Renegar called a Leisure Services Committee meeting for June 9th at 4:00 p.m. Councilman Macready thanked members of the Spinners Club for their service to our community. Councilman Fank reported that he had distributed the Street Committee paving project proposal to the Mayor and each councilmember. He further stated that the project provides for 7,500 tons of asphalt, which will pave 8 miles of city streets. Councilman Fank also stated his plans to write a memo to inform members of the Council of the Committee’s discussion of the sidewalk issue. AGENDA 1. RESOLUTION: TO GRANT A RESTAURANT RETAIL LIQUOR LICENSE FOR GLENDA B. STANFORD, LLC D/B/A PASTA PIZZERIA AND GRILL. (RESOLUTION BOOK 2008, PAGE 049). A public hearing was held at 6:00 p.m. this evening. 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:
2. RESOLUTION: TO GRANT A RESTAURANT RETAIL LIQUOR LICENSE FOR RIVER DOUGH, INC. D/B/A MELLOW MUSHROOM PIZZA. (RESOLUTION BOOK 2008, PAGE 050). A public hearing was held at 6:00 pm. this evening. 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:
3. ORDINANCE: TO REPEAL EXISTING CHAPTER 10-47 THRU 10-99 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PRATTVILLE AND SUBSTITUTE WITH NEW CHAPTER 10-47 THRU 10-77 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PRATTVILLE AND TO REDEFINE AND DESCRIBE THE REQUIREMENTS AND REGULATIONS FOR ALL AMBULANCE PROVIDERS IN THE PRATTVILLE CITY AND POLICE JURISDICTION. (ORDINANCE BOOK 2008, PAGE 011). The Ordinance was held from the May 20th council meeting. During discussion, Councilman Gillespie stated that he is not in favor of the privatization of ambulance services, and it is due to the fact that the City is limited in the number of medics that are employed that he supports the passage of this Ordinance. Councilman Macready reminded those in attendance that the decision to make this change had been carefully considered for a long period of time and therefore, was not entered into lightly. Council President Pro-Tempore Miller echoed Councilman Macready’s comments and added that the decision was also considered by numerous professionals, including fire department leadership, who met as a group to discuss every detail of the issue. That group made the determination that this decision was in the best interest of all entities involved, as well as the citizens of Prattville and Autauga County. There being no further discussion, the Ordinance was adopted with the following vote:
4. RESOLUTION: TO REQUEST TO RELEASE CAPITAL FUNDS FOR THE PURCHASE OF FOUR (4) DIGITAL ALLY IN-CAR VIDEO MIRROR SYSTEMS FROM BRASHER ELECTRONICS FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT. (RESOLUTION BOOK 2008, PAGE 051). 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 results:
5. RESOLUTION: TO REQUEST TO RELEASE CAPITAL FUNDS FOR THE PURCHASE OF GRAPHICS ON FOUR (4) MARKED PATROL VEHICLES FROM VINYLTECH SIGNS AND DECALS FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT. (RESOLUTION BOOK 2008, PAGE (052). Councilman Wood made a motion to adopt the Resolution and Councilman Renegar seconded the motion. There being no discussion, the Resolution was adopted with the following results:
6. RESOLUTION: TO REQUEST TO RELEASE CAPITAL FUNDS FOR THE PURCHASE OF FOUR (4) KENWOOD POLICE VEHICLE RADIOS OFF OF STATE CONTRACT FROM COMMSERV MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT. (RESOLUTION BOOK 2008, PAGE 053). 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:
7. ORDINANCE: TO SURPLUS THREE (3) VEHICLES FROM THE POLICE DEPARTMENT. (ORDINANCE BOOK 2008, PAGE 012). Councilman Gillespie made a motion to adopt the Ordinance and Councilman Macready seconded the motion. Because Ordinances are generally held for two weeks, it is necessary for the council rules to be suspended. Councilman Renegar made the motion to suspend the rules and Councilman Macready seconded the motion. The rules were suspended (6-0). There being no discussion, the Ordinance was adopted with the following results:
8. 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 2008, PAGE 054). Councilman Renegar made a motion to adopt the Resolution and Councilman Fank seconded the motion. During discussion, Councilman Macready asked City Planner Joel Duke if the list of addresses is current. Mr. Duke stated that as of last Friday, May 30th, the list was current. Mr. Duke further reminded the Council that if the homeowners bring their property up to code prior to the public hearing date, their names will be removed from the weeded lot list. Councilman Gillespie thanked Mr. Duke and his staff for their efforts in handling weeded lot issues. There being no further discussion, the Resolution was adopted with the following vote:
9. RESOLUTION: TO AFFIRM THE EMERGENCY PURCHASE OF ONE CHASSIS FOR A TYPE I AMBULANCE MODULE. (RESOLUTION BOOK 2008, PAGE 055). Councilman Wood made a motion to adopt the Resolution and Councilman Macready seconded the motion. Because the Resolution did not appear on the agenda and was introduced from the floor, it is necessary for the council rules to be suspended. Councilman Macready made the motion to suspend the rules and Councilman Renegar seconded the motion. The rules were suspended (6-0). During discussion, Councilman Gillespie thanked Deputy Fire Chief Brown for his efforts to shop locally. There being no further discussion, the Resolution was adopted with the following results:
CLOSING COMMENTS: Council President Pro-Tempore Miller reminded everyone that the next council meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, June 17th at 6:00 p.m. 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 8:40 p.m.
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