| 2008-11-04 City Council Meeting |  |  |  |
 PRATTVILLE CITY COUNCIL The Prattville City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, November 4th at 6:07 p.m., immediately following the public hearing 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 GRATEFULNESS: Letting others know by my words and actions how they have benefited my life. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: October 21st Public Hearing and City Council Minutes. Councilman Renegar made a motion to approve the minutes and Councilman Gillespie seconded the motion. The minutes were approved (7-0). Council President Argo welcomed Councilman Boles to the City. He also welcomed Boy Scout Troop #25 and its leaders to the evening’s meeting. COMMENTS FROM PERSONS PRESENT: None. MAYOR’S REPORT: Mayor Byard congratulated Councilman Boles and welcomed him to the City. The Mayor presented the following Proclamations to Cara Hunt of Wiregrass Hospice and to Nancy Siems and Dawn Wheeler of Amedisys Hospice Care. Mayor Byard thanked the City Clerk’s office and Leisure Services Director Drew Peterson and his staff for coordinating and making renovations to the council chambers. The Mayor encouraged everyone to shop at Mistletoe Market, which is scheduled for Friday and Saturday, November 8th and 9th at Doster Community Center. He further reminded everyone to see Santa and the Christmas Village at Bass Pro Shop on Sunday November 9th at 5:00 p.m. Mayor Byard reminded everyone that Tuesday, November 11th is Veterans’ Day. City Hall will be closed and there will be no garbage or trash pick-up. In reference to the evening’s agenda, the Mayor urged council support on Resolution number 6. He reminded members of the Council that the City has been turned down twice before for CDBG funds in the past for this project, but added he is hopeful we will be able to leverage funds soon. COUNCIL REPORTS: Council President Argo thanked his fellow councilmembers for allowing him to be president for 4 more years. AGENDA 1. RESOLUTION: TO GRANT A LOUNGE RETAIL LIQUOR, CLASS ILICENSE FOR BAMA LANES, PRATTVILLE, LLC D/B/A BLUE IGUANA. The Resolution was held from the October 6th and October 21st council meetings. During discussion, Councilman Gillespie reminded members of the Council that as of yet, there are no lounge licenses in our city. Councilman Wood asked for clarification that the Blue Iguana could continue to operate under its current Restaurant Retail Liquor License if it is turned down for the Lounge Retail Liquor, Class I License. City Attorney David McDowell stated that it could. There being no discussion, the vote was called and Resolution failed (0-7). 2. RESOLUTION: TO GRANT A RETAIL BEER LICENSE, ON PREMISE ONLY TO GRANCISCO LOPEZ, D/B/A TAQUERIA LA HACIENDA. (RESOLUTION BOOK 2008-A, PAGE 050). A public hearing was held at 6:00 p.m. this evening. Councilman Fank made a motion to adopt the Resolution and Councilman Gillespie seconded the motion. The Resolution was adopted with the following vote:
3. ORDINANCE: REQUEST TO REZONE PROPERTY LOCATED ADJACENT TO THE EXCHANGE SOUTH OF LEGENDS DRIVE FROM PUD TO B-2. (RESOLUTION BOOK 2008-A, PAGE 020). The Ordinance was held from the October 6th council meeting. There being no discussion the Ordinance was adopted with the following vote:
4. 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 051). The Resolution was introduced at the October 6th council meeting. During discussion, Council President Argo reminded members of the Council that letters had been received from property owners at 103 Patrick Street and 137 Carol Street. The letters stated that property owners had brought their properties up to code. There being no further discussion, the Resolution was adopted with the following results:
5. RESOLUTION: TO SET A PUBLIC HEARING TO REZONE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 424 OLD FARM LANE FROM FAR TO B-2. (RESOLUTION BOOK 2008-A, PAGE 052). Councilman Miller 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 Miller introduced the proposed Ordinance and made a motion to adopt it. Councilman Renegar seconded the motion. By point of order, the Ordinance was held until the December 2nd council meeting. 6. RESOLUTION: TO MAKE DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS TO 10TH STREET. (RESOLUTION BOOK 2008-A, PAGE 053). Councilman Wood made a motion to adopt the Resolution and Councilman Gillespie seconded the motion. During discussion, Councilman Wood requested that City Planner Joel Duke keep him informed of possible grants and any other pertinent information pertaining to the time frame for resolving this issue. The Resolution was adopted with the following vote:
7. ORDINANCE: TO SURPLUS AND DISPOSE OF KONICA 7065 COPY MACHINE. (ORDINANCE BOOK 2008-A, PAGE 021). Councilman Gillespie made a motion to adopt the Ordinance and Councilman Fank seconded the motion. Because Ordinances are generally held for 2 weeks, it is necessary for the council rules to be suspended. Councilman Renegar made the motion to suspend the rules and Councilman Gillespie seconded the motion. The rules were suspended (7-0). During discussion, Councilman Wood questioned why the Copier is being surplused to Royal Office Equipment. Mayor Byard stated that the copier has parts that become hazardous in a landfill and Royal has a way to properly dispose of the copier for us at no cost to the City. The Ordinance was adopted with the following vote:
8. RESOLUTION: TO AWARD BID NO. 08-013A TO NAFECO FOR THE PURCHASE OF 10 OR MORE SETS OF STRUCTURAL FIRE FIGHTING GEAR. (RESOLUTION BOOK 2008-A, PAGE 054). Councilman Renegar 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:
9. RESOLUTION: TO AWARD BID NO. 08-014 TO GILMORE FORD, INC. FOR THE PURCHASE OF ONE (1) 2009 CROWN VICTORIA POLICE INTERCEPTOR. (RESOLUTION BOOK 2008-A, PAGE 055). Councilman Miller made a motion to adopt the Resolution and Councilman Fank seconded the motion. During discussion, Councilman Gillespie thanked Fire chief Stanley Gann for making the effort to buy locally, but stated he would not vote in support of the Resolution because he felt that it wasn’t necessary for fire staff to have a vehicle of this caliber. Councilman Renegar asked for clarification as to the necessity of purchasing a police interceptor for the fire department. Mayor Byard stated that this is a flex fuel vehicle and the reason it is necessary for fire staff to have a police interceptor is because the engine is made to run for extended periods of time. He further reminded the Council that the fire chief as well as other command-level fire staff responds to emergency calls. Councilman Miller asked Chief Gann if the bid price included everything and Chief Gann stated that it would cost an additional $1,500.00 for radio and lights. Councilman Gillespie stated that during a recent meeting, the police department purchased vehicles that were not police interceptor engines and therefore, it is his opinion that the fire department should not be warranted this type vehicle. Councilman Fank called for the question and Councilman Renegar seconded the motion. Councilman Renegar called for a roll call vote and it was unanimous as follows:
The Resolution was adopted with the following vote:
10. ORDINANCE: TO AMEND CHAPTER 18, DIVISION 2, SPEED RESTRICTIONS-SECTION 30-35. (ORDINANCE BOOK 2008-A, PAGE 022). Councilman Fank made a motion to adopt the Ordinance and Councilman Wood seconded the motion. Because Ordinances are generally held for 2 weeks, it is necessary for the council rules to be suspended. Councilman Wood made a motion to suspend the rules and Councilman Fank seconded the motion. The vote was called and the rules were not suspended (5-2) with Councilmen Miller and Renegar opposed. City Engineer Robby Anderson stated that the only change to the Ordinance is omitting the verbiage “Autauga County Road 2” on line 14. Councilman Miller made a motion to reconsider the suspension of the rules and Councilman Fank seconded the motion. All were in favor of the motion to reconsider the suspension of the rules (7-0). The rules were suspended (7-0). Councilman Wood reminded the Council that discussion should never take place until the rules have been suspended and an item is properly before them. There being no further discussion, the Ordinance was adopted with the following vote:
11. RESOLUTION: TO SUPPPORT MAYOR JIM BYARD’S CANDIDACY FOR THE NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES BOARD OF DIRECTORS. (RESOLUTION BOOK 2008-A, PAGE 056). 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:
12. RESOLUTION: TO RE-APPOINT JEREMY ABBOTT TO THE HISTORIC PRATTVILLE REDEVELOPMENT BOARD.(RESOLUTION BOOK 2008-A, PAGE 057). Councilman Fank made a motion to adopt the Resolution and Councilman Gillespie seconded the motion. Because the Resolution did not appear on the evening’s agenda, it is necessary for the council rules to be suspended. Councilman Renegar made a motion to suspend the rules and Councilman Miller seconded the motion. The rules were suspended (7-0). During discussion, Council President Argo stated that Mr. Abbott previously served someone’s unexpired term on the HPRA and this re-appointment is for a full term. The Resolution was adopted with the following vote:
CLOSING COMMENTS: Councilman Renegar thanked the city staff who is responsible for organizing the Swearing-In Ceremony and for the renovations to the council chambers. ADJOURN: There being no further business to come before the Council, Councilman Renegar made a motion to adjourn and Councilman Fank seconded the motion. The meeting closed at 7:0 5 p.m. APPROVED:
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