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 PRATTVILLE CITY COUNCIL The Prattville City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, June 16th at 6:02 p.m. immediately following the public hearing in the Council Chambers at City Hall. The meeting was called to order by Council President Pro-Tempore Tom Miller. Roll was called and Council President Argo was recorded as being absent. After the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag, Councilman Boles gave the invocation. THE CHARACTER TRAIT OF THE MONTH IS JUSTICE: Taking personal responsibility to uphold what is pure, right and true. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Public Hearing and City Council meeting June 2nd and Public Hearing June 8th. Councilman Renegar made a motion to approve the minutes and Councilman Fank seconded the motion. The minutes were approved (6-0). COMMENTS FROM PERSONS PRESENT: Ryan Welty, Autauga County E911, 815 Gillespie Street, Prattville, AL 36067, presented the Council with a calling card, which may be used during a disaster when all other phone lines may be tied up. Bob Lee, 112 Quail Run, Prattville, Al 36067, appeared before the Council with information regarding grant applications for historic districts. He further suggested that the Street Department Superintendent consider coordinating the trash pick-up crew work ahead of the grass cutting crew to prohibit additional litter along our roadways. David Neal, 188 Poplar Street, Prattville, AL 36066, came before the Council to inquire as to when the ditch behind his home would be cleared of sand, rocks and sticks. He stated that the debris had been there since the May 7th flood. Council President Pro-Tempore Miller informed Mr. Neal that Street Superintendent George Williams was in attendance at the meeting and acknowledged his inquiry. He further assured Mr. Neal that Mr. Williams assess this matter when he reports to work on Wednesday morning. Jon Lee Finnegan, 211 Deer Trace, Prattville, AL 36067, appeared before the Council in reference to Resolution number 2. Recalling a statement made by Council President Argo at a previous council meeting about the library running out of space, Ms. Finnegan urged the Council to exclude the library from the passage of this Resolution. Resolution number 2 includes energy cost savings for the library as well as other city owned facilities. MAYOR’S REPORT: Mayor Byard was out of town. COUNCIL REPORTS: Council President Pro-Tempore Miller stated it is the recommendation of the Finance Committee to introduce Resolution number 5 and then hold it until the July 7th council meeting, which will allow an opportunity for a work session to be held on Monday, June 29th. 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 2009-A, PAGE 001). The Resolution was introduced at the May 19th council meeting and a public hearing was held at 6:00 p.m. this evening. There being no discussion, the Resolution was adopted with the following vote:
2. RESOLUTION: TOAUTHORIZE AND DIRECT MAYOR BYARD TO ENTER INTO A GUARANTEED ENERGY COST SAVINGS CONTRACT WITH CHEVRON ENERGY SOLUTIONS PURSUANT TO SECTION 41-16-140, ET SEQ. OF THE CODE OF ALABAMA. (RESOLUTION BOOK 2009-A, PAGE 002). The Resolution was held from the June 2nd council meeting. There being no discussion, the Resolution was adopted with the following results:
3. RESOLUTION: TO AMEND RESOLUTION BOOK 2009, PAGE 064, TO RELEASE FUNDS FOR THE PURCHASE OF SOFTWARE FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT. (RESOLUTION BOOK 2009-A, PAGE 003). Councilman Wood 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:
4. RESOLUTION: TO GRANT A RETAIL BEER AND TABLE WINE LICENSE, OFF PREMISE ONLY TO ALAN S. & KATHERINE L. LANGLEY, LANGLEY, INC. D/B/A PRATTVILLE ASSOCIATED GROCERY. (RESOLUTION BOOK 2009-A, PAGE 004). Councilman Fank made a motion to adopt the Resolution and Councilman Wood seconded the motion. The Resolution was adopted with the following vote:
5. RESOLUTION: TO ADOPT PROPOSED PAY PLAN AND AMENDED JOB DESCRIPTIONS FOR ALL CITY EMPLOYEES. Councilman Boles made a motion to adopt the Resolution and Councilman Fank seconded the motion. Councilman Renegar made a motion to hold the Resolution until the July 7th council meeting to allow for a work session on Monday, June 29th. All were in favor of holding the Resolution (6-0). 6. RESOLUTION: TO AWARD BID NO. 09-008 TO AMBULANCE BILLING CONSULTANTS FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES. (RESOLUTION BOOK 2009-A, PAGE 005). Councilman Renegar made a motion to adopt the Resolution and Councilman Boles seconded the motion. There being no discussion, the Resolution was adopted with the following vote:
7. 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 2009-A, PAGE 006). 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:
CLOSING: Councilman Renegar commended Council President Pro-Tempore Miller on a well-run meeting. Councilman Boles challenged the Mayor and Council to participate in the cardboard boat race at Pratt Park swimming pool on July 4th. 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 6:30 p.m.
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