PRATTVILLE CITY COUNCIL
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2009
6:03 P.M.
The Prattville City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, November 3rd at 6:03 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 Councilman Renegar was recorded as being absent. After the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag, Council President Argo gave the invocation.
THE CHARACTER TRAIT OF THE MONTH IS INITIATIVE: Recognizing and doing what needs to be done before I am asked to do it.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: October 20th Public Hearing and City Council Minutes. Councilman Fank made a motion to approve the minutes and Councilman Miller seconded the motion. The minutes were approved (6-0).
COMMENTS FROM PERSONS PRESENT:
Dorothy Wesson, 519 Wesson Drive, Prattville, AL appeared before the Council in reference to the property she owns at Lot 543 Lower Kingston Road, which is listed as a weeded lot in Resolution number 2 on the agenda. Ms. Wesson informed the Council that the property has been brought up to code. Council President Argo thanked Ms. Wesson for appearing before the Council and advised her that because she has complied with the code, no further action will be taken.
MAYOR’S REPORT:
Mayor Byard presented a proclamation to Kara Hunt in recognition of National Hospice Month.
The Mayor reminded everyone of the Honor Flight Reunion that is scheduled for Sunday, November 8th from 2-4 p.m. at Doster Community Center. He also encouraged those who may be interested in making application to fly on the next honor flight to do so thru the Chamber of Commerce.
Regarding the agenda, the Mayor urged support for a Resolution which will be brought from the floor regarding a COLA increase for the retirees. He reminded members of the Council that the increase was approved in the FY 2009-2010 budget.
Mayor Byard recognized Diane Steinhilber with Jackson Thornton who presented the Council with the FY 2008-2009 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report.
COUNCIL REPORTS:
Council President Argo stated his plans to email a Finance Committee report to members of the Council from its last meeting. In reference to item number 4 on the agenda, President Argo stated that the Resolution is a pass thru bond for the Industrial Development Board that does not affect the City’s borrowing power. He further stated that a public hearing will be held on November 9th at 6:00 p.m. on item number 3 and it will also be placed on the November 17th council agenda.
AGENDA
1. RESOLUTION: TO GRANT A RESTAURANT RETAIL LIQUOR LICENSE FOR CINDY ENTERPRISES, LLC, D/B/A PASTA PIZZA & GRILL. (RESOLUTION BOOK 2009-A, PAGE 047).
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. There being no discussion, the Resolution was adopted with the following vote:
| AYES: | GILLESPIE, WOOD, MILLER, ARGO, BOLES, FANK | 6 |
| NAYS: | NONE | 0 |
| ABSTAINED: | NONE | 0 |
| ABSENT: | NONE | 0 |
2. 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 048).
The Resolution was introduced at the October 20th 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:
| AYES: | GILLESPIE, WOOD, MILLER, ARGO, BOLES, FANK | 6 |
| NAYS: | NONE | 0 |
| ABSTAINED: | NONE | 0 |
| ABSENT: | NONE | 0 |
3. ORDINANCE: TO AMEND ORDINANCE BOOK 2003, PAGES 003 AND 005, PRATTVILLE ENVIRONMENTAL TOBACCO SMOKE FOR FOOD AND BEVERAGE ESTABLISHMENTS.
The Ordinance was held from the October 20th council meeting. Councilman Miller made a motion to hold the Ordinance until a public hearing is held on November 9th and also until the council meeting on November 17th. Councilman Boles seconded the motion and the Ordinance was held (6-0).
4. RESOLUTION: TO APPROVE THE ISSUANCE OF RECOVERY ZONE FACILITY BONDS AND ENVIRONMENTAL IMPROVEMENT REVENUE BONDS BY THE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT BOARD OF THE CITY OF PRATTVILLE FOR THE BENEFIT OF INTERNATIONAL PAPER COMPANY. (RESOLUTION BOOK 2009, PAGE 049).
Councilman Fank made a motion to adopt the Resolution and Councilman Boles seconded the motion. Council President Argo recognized Municipal Judge Louis Colley, who was present and serves as the Industrial Development Board’s attorney. There being no discussion, the Resolution was adopted with the following vote:
| AYES: | GILLESPIE, WOOD, MILLER, ARGO, BOLES, FANK | 6 |
| NAYS: | NONE | 0 |
| ABSTAINED: | NONE | 0 |
| ABSENT: | NONE | 0 |
5. RESOLUTION: TO AUTHORIZE THE RELEASE OF FUNDS FOR THE PURCHASE OF ONE (1) 1994 INTERNATIONAL 4800 4X4 FROM STATE SURPLUS FOR THE WASTEWATER DEPARTMENT. (RESOLUTION BOOK 2009-A, PAGE 050).
Councilman Gillespie made a motion to adopt the Resolution and Councilman Fank seconded the motion. Councilman Miller made the motion to suspend the rules and Councilman Wood seconded the motion. The rules were suspended (6-0). There being no discussion, the Resolution was adopted with the following vote:
| AYES: | GILLESPIE, WOOD, MILLER, ARGO, BOLES, FANK | 6 |
| NAYS: | NONE | 0 |
| ABSTAINED: | NONE | 0 |
| ABSENT: | NONE | 0 |
6. RESOLUTION: TO APPOINT MICHELLE FULLER TO THE LIBRARY BOARD. (RESOLUTION BOOK 2009-A, PAGE 051).
Councilman Boles 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:
| AYES: | GILLESPIE, WOOD, MILLER, ARGO, BOLES, FANK | 6 |
| NAYS: | NONE | 0 |
| ABSTAINED: | NONE | 0 |
| ABSENT: | NONE | 0 |
7. RESOLUTION: TO GRANT A COLA INCREASE TO RETIREES UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 6 OF ACT 316 OF THE FIRST SPECIAL SESSION OF THE 2005 LEGISLATURE. (RESOLUTION BOOK 2009-A, PAGE 052).
Councilman Miller introduced the Resolution from the floor and made a motion to adopt it and Councilman Boles seconded the motion. Because the Resolution did not appear on the agenda, it is necessary for the council rules to be suspended. Councilman Fank made a motion to suspend the rules and Councilman Miller seconded the motion. The rules were suspended (6-0).
During discussion, Councilman Miller questioned if the retirees were missing a check due to the delay in the adoption of the Resolution. Finance Director Rod Morgan stated that they did miss what would have been their first increase in a check, but with the passage of this Resolution, the increase will be retroactive October 4th. There being no further discussion, the Resolution was adopted with the following vote:
| AYES: | GILLESPIE, WOOD, MILLER, ARGO, BOLES, FANK | 6 |
| NAYS: | NONE | 0 |
| ABSTAINED: | NONE | 0 |
| ABSENT: | NONE | 0 |
CLOSING:
Mayor Byard informed the Council that the year-end audit will begin within the next 2 weeks. Council President Argo stated that Councilman Renegar is out of town this week on business.
ADJOURN:
There being no further business to come before the Council, Councilman Fank made a motion to adjourn and the motion was seconded. The meeting closed at 6:40 p.m.
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Gina P. Smith
City Clerk
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Dean Argo, President
Prattville City Council
