PRATTVILLE CITY COUNCIL
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
TUESDAY, AUGUST 4, 2009
7:03 P.M.

The Prattville City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, August 4, 2009 at 7:03 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall. Roll was called and all were recorded as being present. After the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag, Councilman Wood gave the invocation.

THE CHARACTER TRAIT OF THE MONTH IS FAITH: Confidence that actions rooted in good character will yield the best outcome, even when I cannot see how.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES: City Council meeting July 21, 2009.

Councilman Renegar made the motion to approve the minutes and Councilman Boles seconded the motion. The minutes were approved (7-0).

COMMENTS FROM PERSONS PRESENT:

Mr. Gene Hall, 206 Stewart Street, invited everyone to the upcoming Autauga County Fair to be held September 29-October 3, 2009.

He further expressed his frustration with the appearance of some of the roads in the City that are littered and have weeds growing. He offered funds and labor from the Fair to build a place for skateboarders.

Nathan Fank, Chair of the Leisure Services Committee reported that this idea is on the drawing board.

Billy Chesser, no address given for the record, requested sidewalks and safety rails be placed along 6th Street.

COUNCIL REPORTS:

Council President Argo stated that the mayor was not in attendance at this meeting due to his daughter’s school orientation. He reported that the Finance Committee will meet next week to discuss the budget and will set up a work session with the Department Heads.

Councilman Wood reported that the Public Safety Committee has met and need more information from the City Attorney.

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 022)

The Resolution was introduced at the July 7th 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: TO GRANT A LOUNGE RETAIL LIQOUR, CLASS I LICENSE FOR CLUB BTS, LLC D/B/A BEHIND THE SCENES.

A public hearing was held at 6:00 p.m. this evening. Councilman Wood made a motion to adopt the Resolution and Councilman Gillespie seconded the motion. Councilman Renegar made a motion to hold the Resolution until the August 18 council meeting to obtain additional information from ABC Board Officials. All were in favor of holding the Resolution (7-0).

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 3.

3. RESOLUTION: TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH GEORGIA PACIFIC FOR AUTOMATED TOWEL DISPENSERS.

Councilman Miller made the motion to adopt the Resolution and Councilman Fank seconded the motion. During discussion, Council President Argo stated that this is not a budgeted item. Therefore, it will be necessary to suspend the council rules. Councilman Fank made the motion to suspend the rules and Councilman Miller seconded the motion. Councilman Boles voted against suspension of the rules, therefore, the Resolution is held for two weeks.

4. ORDINANCE: TO AMEND SECTION 508.5.5, CLEAR SPACE AROUND HYDRANTS, OF THE INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE.

Councilman Fank made a motion to adopt the Ordinance and Councilman Renegar seconded the motion. By point of order the Ordinance was held for 2 weeks.

5. RESOLUTION: TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SUBMIT APPLICATIONS TO THE ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS FOR FUNDING UNDER THE 2009 EECBG SOLICITATION. (RESOLUTION BOOK 2009-A, PAGE 023)

Councilman Gillespie made a motion to adopt the Resolution and Councilman Miller seconded the motion. There being no discussion, the Resolution was adopted with the following vote:

6. 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 024)

Councilman Renegar made a motion to adopt the Resolution and Councilman Fank seconded the motion. There being no further discussion, the Resolution was adopted with the following vote:

CLOSING COMMENTS:

Councilman Wood requested a work session to discuss the pending request for a Lounge Retail Liquor, Class I License for BTS.

Councilman Renegar suggested that next year’s budget include a reading system similar to what the Senate has, for the purpose of reading resolutions and ordinances.

ADJOURN:

There being no further business to come before the Council, Councilman Boles made a motion to adjourn and Councilman Fank seconded the motion. The meeting adjourned at 7:30 p.m.

APPROVED:

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Gina P. Smith
City Clerk

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Dean R. Argo, President
Prattville City Council

Submitted By:

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Stephanie J. Southerland
Assistant City Clerk