| 2008-09-02 City Council Meeting |  |  |  |
 PRATTVILLE CITY COUNCIL The Prattville City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, September 2nd at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall. The meeting was called to order by Council President Argo. 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. THE CHARACTER TRAIT OF THE MONTH IS TRUTHFULNESS: Earning future trust by accurately reporting past facts. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: August 19th City Council Minutes. Councilman Renegar made the motion to approve the minutes and Councilman Macready seconded the motion. The minutes were approved (7-0). COMMENTS FROM PERSONS PRESENT: Katie Hulser, 246 Wetumpka Street, Prattville, AL 36067, appeared before the Council regarding a large oak tree that has been removed near the Prattville Primary School. When the tree was removed a portion of the sidewalk was taken up and it has not been replaced. Beverly Cimis, 141 North Chestnut Street, Prattville, AL 36067, appeared before the Council regarding the condition of the sidewalks in Prattville’s Historic District. Ms. Cimis further stated that she has filed a complaint with the Department of Justice as a person who needs sidewalks as a necessary mode of transportation. Councilman Gillespie thanked Ms. Cimis for appearing before the Council to voice her concerns. Andi Jordan, Director of the South Alabama-Pensacola office of the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA), appeared at the City Council meeting to present Fire Chief Stanley Gann with a plaque of appreciation for the Fire Department’s recent “Fill The Boot” fundraising efforts. The Fire Department raised $6,052.00. MAYOR’S REPORT: The Mayor congratulated councilmembers for winning their re-elections and reminded everyone of the swearing in ceremony which is scheduled for November 3rd. The Mayor reported that the Sanitation Department employees will resume their regular pick up schedule of 7:00 a.m. Mayor Byard stated his plans to present the FY 2008-2009 budget so that the Council will have an opportunity to hold a work session prior to the September 16th council meeting. Regarding the agenda, the Mayor asked the Council to hold Ordinance number 2. The Mayor stated the need for a concrete crew, the pending budget, and the fact that a work crew is currently being reviewed, are just three reasons why action shouldn’t be taken on this particular issue at this time. The Mayor clarified that money is included in the budget for concrete. Council President Argo called a work session for Tuesday, September 9th at 5:30 p.m. at Doster Memorial Community Center. COUNCIL REPORTS: None. APPEALS TO THE CITY REGARDING DILAPIDATED STRUCTURES: Mr. Michael Mims, owner of property located at 703 Durden Road, appeared before the Council to request additional time to make necessary improvements to have the property removed from its current dilapidated structure status. Council President Argo assured Mr. Mims that the City’s main interest is to help property owner’s move forward with renovations and restorations of properties. Mr. Michael Price, owner of 106 Beth Manor Court, appeared before the Council to state that he would cooperate with the City Planning Department in obtaining the proper permits to bring his dilapidated structure up to code. Ms. Sandra Whitehead, 107 Beth Manor Court, came before the Council to express concern for the condition of the property located at 106 Beth Manor Court. Ms. Whitehead stated that in her opinion, the structure is an eyesore that may possibly have been avoided. She further stated that vehicles are constantly on and off the property at all hours of the day and night. Mayor Byard assured Ms. Whitehead that there would be a police presence on her street observing the comings and goings of this property. Councilman Renegar stated that during the September 16th council meeting, he would consider granting Mr. Price an extension of time to work on the project if he can show that he has made a significant amount of progress by that date. AGENDA 1. 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 2008-A, PAGE 019). A public hearing was held at 6:00 p.m. this evening. Councilman Miller 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. ORDINANCE: TOAMEND SECTION 17-1 AND SECTION 17-2 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PRATTVILLE, MAINTENANCE OF SIDEWALKS, DRIVEWAYS, ETC. BY PROPERTY OWNERS. The Ordinance was held from the August 19th council meeting. Councilman Gillespie made a motion to hold the Ordinance until the September 16th council meeting. Councilman Renegar seconded the motion. The Ordinance was held (7-0). 3. RESOLUTION: TO FOLLOW SECTION2, ACT 555 OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF THE 2008 LEGISLATURE TO ALLOW FOR A ONE-TIME LUMP SUM PAYMENT FOR RETIREES. (RESOLUTION BOOK 2008-A, PAGE 0 20). Councilman Macready made a motion to adopt the Resolution and Councilman Fank seconded the motion. During discussion, Council President Argo stated that this is a one-time payment of $300.00, which is included in the Mayor’s budget. Councilman Fank made the motion to suspend the rules and Councilman Macready seconded the motion. The rules were suspended (7-0). The Resolution was adopted with the following vote:
4. RESOLUTION: TO GRANT A PETITION FOR AUTHORITY TO INCORPORATE THE HOMEPLACE IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT. (RESOLUTION BOOK 2008-A, PAGE 021). 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:
5. RESOLUTION: TOAPPROVE AN APPLICATION SEEKING PERMISSIONTO INCORPORATE A CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT COOPERATIVE DISTRICT. (RESOLUTION BOOK 2008-A, PAGE 022). Councilman Fank made a motion to adopt the Resolution and Councilman Renegar seconded the motion. The Resolution was adopted with the following vote:
6. RESOLUTION: TO ACCEPT RIVERCHASE NORTH, PLATS #1, #2 AND #3. (RESOLUTION BOOK 2008-A, PAGE 023). 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:
Council President Argo stated that it would be necessary for the Council to go into executive session. Councilman Renegar made a motion to go into executive session and Councilman Macready seconded the motion. ADJOURN: There being no further business to come before the Council, Councilman Renegar made a motion to adjourn and the motion was seconded. The meeting closed at 7:55 p.m.
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