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 PRATTVILLE CITY COUNCIL The Prattville City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, March 2nd, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall with Council President Dean Argo presiding. 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 TOLERANCE: Realizing that everyone is at varying levels of character development. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: February 16th City Council Minutes. Councilman Renegar made the motion to approve the minutes and Councilman Gillespie seconded the motion. The minutes were approved (7-0). COMMENTS FROM PERSONS PRESENT: Jon Lee Finnegan, 211 Deer Trace, Prattville, AL 36067, came before the Council to present photos as proof of garbage bags placed in front of homes prior to the time specified in the city Ordinance. She also referenced the February 17, 2009 council minutes where she expressed her wish to have automobiles included in the Ordinance that prohibits trailers and recreational vehicles from parking in front of homes. Ms. Finnegan further mentioned the April 17, 2007 council minutes where she appeared before the Council to request a traffic study for the possibility of having a crosswalk placed at Highway 14 onto Doster Road in front of Fatboy’s Bar-B-Q. Ms. Finnegan also questioned if the City’s audit will be available by March or April. Mr. Argo stated that it would. Charles Graham, 126 Holly Court, Prattville, AL 36066, appeared before the Council to state his concern that the official minutes of the February 2, 2010 council meeting did not contain the entire statement he gave at that meeting. Mr. Graham asked that his remarks at that meeting, as well as this meeting, be included in the official minutes. Council President Argo informed Mr. Graham that according to state law and the Alabama League of Municipalities, minutes of a city council meeting are a record of actions and not a “word- for- word” account of what was said. President Argo further informed Mr. Graham that citizens with written statements may submit those to the City Clerk to have them attached as part of the official record. Mr. Graham expressed his concerns about garbage collection during holidays, business license fees, tax abatements for retailers, city debt, and the request for annexation of Prattville High School. Marilyn Guidly, 1447 Autauga Heights Road, Prattville, Al 36066, appeared before the Council to announce a new reality television show featuring local talent and urged the Council to send young talent her way. MAYOR’S REPORT: Mayor Byard recognized Miss Fountain City Jessica Brookshire, who appeared before the Council to announce her outreach program, KARMA (Kids Against Ridicule, Meanness and Aggression). The Mayor encouraged everyone to attend a Town Hall meeting on Wednesday night, March 3rd, at 6:30 p.m. at First United Methodist Church where bullying will be the topic. The Mayor thanked Kellie Cook and Sheila Morrissette for their assistance in making the Roman Harper Day a success. Mayor Byard complimented Human Resources Director Lisa Thrash and her staff for their efforts in going live with NeoGov, the new computer software that allows citizens to apply for city jobs on-line. COUNCIL REPORTS: None. AGENDA 1. RESOLUTION: TO GRANT A RETAIL BEER AND TABLE WINE LICENSE, OFF PREMISE ONLY TO RADHE KRISHNA, LLC, JYOTI HARSHA PATEL, DBA TEXACO FOOD MART. (RESOLUTION BOOK 2010 PAGE 009). Councilman Wood made the motion to adopt the Resolution and Councilman Gillespie seconded the motion. There being no discussion, the Resolution was adopted with the following vote:
2. RESOLUTION: TO GRANT A RETAIL BEER AND TABLE WINE LICENSE, OFF PREMISE ONLY TO AURO SWAMY, EAGLE HOLDING, LLC, D/B/A ONE STOP #27. (RESOLUTION BOOK 2010, PAGE 010). Councilman Gillespie made a motion to adopt the Resolution and Councilman Wood seconded the motion. There being no discussion, the Resolution was adopted with the following vote:
3. RESOLUTION: TO SUPPORT COMPLETE STREETS. (RESOLUTION BOOK 2010, PAGE 011). Councilman Miller made a motion to adopt the Resolution and Councilman Fank seconded the motion. Councilman Miller recognized Laurie Eldridge-Auffant, who brought this concept to his attention. He further thanked Mayor Byard and members of the Street Committee for reviewing the information and recognizing that city streets are used for many important things other than daily vehicle traffic. There being no further discussion, the Resolution was adopted with the following vote:
4. RESOLUTION: TO DECLARE VARIOUS PROPERTIES TO BE UNSAFE AND A PUBLIC NUISANCE AND AUTHORIZING THEIR DEMOLITION (RESOLUTION BOOK 2010, PAGE 012). Councilman Gillespie made a motion to adopt the Resolution and Councilman Wood seconded the motion. There being no discussion, the Resolution was adopted with the following vote:
5. RESOLUTION: TO DECLARE 310 COUNTY ROAD 4 EAST TO BE UNSAFE AND A PUBLIC NUISANCE AND AUTHORIZING THE DEMOLITION. (RESOLUTION BOOK 2010, PAGE 013). 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:
6. RESOLUTION: TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY ATTORNEY TO FILE SUIT AGAINST LEXON INSURANCE COMPANY FOR THE COMPLETION OF EASTWOOD SUBDIVISION. (RESOLUTION BOOK 2010, PAGE 014). Councilman Renegar made a motion to adopt the Resolution and Councilman Gillespie seconded the motion. There being no further discussion, the Resolution was adopted with the following vote.
7. RESOLUTION: TO MOVE THE March 16, 2010 CITY COUNCIL MEETING TO MARCH 23RD. (RESOLUTION BOOK 2010, PAGE 015). Councilman Fank made a motion to adopt the Resolution and Councilman Boles seconded the motion. Because the Resolution was introduced from the floor and didn’t appear on the agenda, it is necessary for the Council rules to be suspended. Councilman Wood made the motion to suspend the rules and Councilman Fank seconded the motion. The rules were suspended (7-0). During discussion, Councilman Fank stated that it is necessary to move the date of the council meeting to allow certain city officials to attend the National League of Cities Conference in Washington, D.C. There being no further discussion, the Resolution was adopted with the following vote:
CLOSING COMMENTS: Councilman Wood invited everyone to North Highland Park’s Annual Fun Day on March 27th. He stated that any proceeds collected on that date will be donated back to the community in a variety of ways including scholarships. Councilman Renegar commented that in his professional capacity, he calls on numerous municipalities throughout Alabama. He also stated that on several occasions he has been complimented on the city clerk’s office. He further stated that for anyone to imply that the ladies in the office were incompetent, is unjustified. 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 6:55 p.m. APPROVED:
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