| 2009-10-20 City Council Meeting |  |  |  |
 PRATTVILLE CITY COUNCIL The Prattville City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, October 20th at 6:01 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, Councilman Renegar gave the invocation. THE CHARACTER TRAIT OF THE MONTH IS PATIENCE: Accepting a difficult situation without giving a deadline to remove it. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: October 6th Public Hearing and City Council Minutes. Councilman Renegar made a motion to approve the minutes and Councilman Fank seconded the motion. The minutes were approved (7-0). COMMENTS FROM PERSONS PRESENT: Dr. George Seier, 1519 County Road 10, Prattville, AL 36067, came before the Council to remind them that they are ultimately in charge of decisions to be made regarding the safety and welfare of the citizens of the city. He urged each member of the Council to appeal the Circuit Judge’s ruling to grant a Lounge Liquor Class I license to BTS. Dr. Kim Kornegay, 237 Deerwood Drive, Prattville, AL 36067 appeared at the meeting to state his opposition to BTS, which he described as a bar rather than a club, being located next to his dental practice. He expressed concerns about the amount of trash patrons of the establishment would leave on his property while using his privately owned parking space, which was paved for his patients. He further urged the Council to appeal Circuit Court John Bush’s ruling to grant the Lounge Liquor Class I license to BTS, located on Cobbs Ford Road. Councilman Boles questioned City Attorney David McDowell about the procedure to bring a Resolution from the floor. Mr. McDowell asked the City Council to go into executive session at the close of the meeting to discuss matters related to legal advice concerning litigation. MAYOR’S REPORT: Mayor Byard expressed sympathy to Melvin Lancaster’s family. Mr. Lancaster served the City in the Vehicle Maintenance Department for 25 years and 2 years with the Street Department. The Mayor reported the success of “Think Pink Day” on Friday for Breast Cancer Awareness. He thanked Councilmen Gillespie and Fank for their participation. Mayor Byard reminded everyone of the annual Candy Walk which is scheduled for Friday, October 30th at 4:00 p.m. in front of City Hall. The Mayor also reminded employees and councilmembers of the Benefits and Wellness Fair that is scheduled for November 3rd and 4th at Doster Community Center. He urged employees to attend at their scheduled times and to call Human Resources with any questions. COUNCIL REPORTS: Council President Argo stated that it will be necessary for a member of the Council to make a motion to go into executive session to discuss a legal matter, at the end of the agenda. 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 038). 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. ORDINANCE: TO AMEND ORDINANCE BOOK 2003, PAGES 003 AND 005, PRATTVILLE ENVIRONMENTAL TOBACCO SMOKE FOR FOOD AND BEVERAGE ESTABLISHMENTS. Councilman Miller made a motion to adopt the Ordinance and Councilman Boles seconded the motion. By point of order, the Ordinance was held until the November 3, 2009 council meeting. Council President Argo stated that a public hearing regarding the proposed Ordinance will be announced at the time it is scheduled. At 6:32 p.m. Councilman Boles made a motion to go into executive session and Councilman Fank seconded the motion. All were in favor (7-0). At 7:11 p.m. Councilman Renegar made a motion to reconvene and Councilman Miller seconded the motion. All were in favor (7-0). 3. RESOLUTION: TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY ATTORNEY TO APPEAL THE CASE STYLED BTS, LLC VS CITY OF PRATTVILLE. Councilman Boles introduced the Resolution from the floor and made a motion to adopt it. The Resolution failed for lack of a second. CLOSING: None. 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 7:13 p.m.
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