| 2010-07-06 City Council Meeting |  |  |  |
 PRATTVILLE CITY COUNCIL The Prattville City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, July 6th at 6:02 p.m. immediately following the public hearing. After the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag, Council President Argo gave the invocation. Roll was called and Councilman Fank was recorded as being absent due to a business scheduling conflict. THE CHARACTER TRAIT OF THE MONTH IS MEEKNESS: Yielding my personal rights and expectation with a desire to serve. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: June 15th Public Hearing and City Council Minutes. Councilman Renegar made the motion to approve the minutes and Councilman Boles seconded the motion. The minutes were approved (6-0). ANNOUNCEMENT: Mayor Byard announced that Medline Industries, Inc. will soon construct and open its only Alabama distribution center in Prattville in the South Industrial Park located on County Road 4. He invited Mrs. Ginger Henry who serves as Prattville’s Baptist Health Administrator to come forward to speak about the announcement. Mrs. Henry expressed her appreciation to everyone involved in bringing Medline to Prattville. She stated that Medline will distribute medical and surgical supplies to Baptist Health Hospitals in Prattville and neighboring communities, nursing homes and other medical supply companies. COMMENTS FROM PERSONS PRESENT: Debra Meliska. 1319 Adell Street, Prattville, AL 36066, appeared before the Council to present information regarding previous reports of a vicious dog that has attacked numerous neighborhood dogs, as well as an attempted attack on her. She was adamant in her position that the Council expedite a vicious dog Ordinance that would protect not only the citizens of Prattville, but also their pets. Council President Argo thanked Ms. Meliska for appearing before the Council and assured her that the Council is working to resolve this important issue. He further informed her that Ordinances from surrounding cities, as well as neighboring states have been obtained for review by the Public Safety Committee. Harrison Davis, 893 Pickett Street, Prattville, Al 36067, appeared before the Council to ask for assistance in dealing with dilapidated structures on Lewis Street. Mr. Davis expressed his concerns for the illegal activities that take place in and around the dilapidated structures and the problems that will increase in the neighborhood if it is allowed to continue. Council President Argo shared Mr. Davis’ concerns and asked City Planner Joel Duke for assistance in identifying the structures, which will allow the City to take proper action to rectify the problem. Jackie Jones, 5304 West Shades Valley Road, Montgomery, AL, appeared before the Council regarding the overgrown property located at 103 7th Street. She apologized for the state in which the property was found to be in and further stated that she and other owners of the property have begun the clean-up process. Council President Argo informed Ms. Jones that while owners are actively cleaning the property, no further action will be taken against them. Councilman Miller thanked Ms. Jones for taking time to appear before the Council to explain her circumstances and her plan of action to rectify the issue. MAYOR’S REPORT: Mayor Byard recognized Mr. Stan Sweetenberg who serves as Logistics Manager for Medline. The Mayor expressed his sympathy to the family of Mr. Jim Striplin whose wife Ev passed away last Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Striplin, both pillars of our community raised their family here, and have always been known for giving back. Ms. Ev will be sorely missed. Mayor Byard reported that the events of the Fourth of July were successful, beginning with the parade on Saturday morning, followed by arts and crafts and the Lions Club Annual Bar-B-Q at Pratt Park and finally the fireworks show on Sunday evening. Regarding the agenda, the Mayor urged council support on Item number 2, which deals with the surplus of property to the Industrial Development Board. COUNCIL REPORTS: Councilman Gillespie stated that after attending the most recent Historic Preservation Commission meeting, he is of the opinion that it will be in the Commission members’ best interest for the Council to meet with them to review what has taken place in the last three years. Councilman Miller congratulated City Planner Joel Duke and his wife Nan on becoming new parents to a son Joshua Thomas. Council President Argo echoed Councilman Miller’s comments and further congratulated Fire Chief Stanley Gann on the birth of his grandson Landon Ace. He also recognized former Councilmembers Bobby Carter and Gene Hall and State Representative Mac Gipson who were in attendance for the evening’s meeting. 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 2010, PAGE 045). The Resolution was introduced at the June 1st 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. ORDINANCE: TO SURPLUS PROPERTY LOCATED WITHIN THE BOUNDARIES OF THE SOUTH INDUSTRIAL PARK TO THE PRATTVILLE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT BOARD. (ORDINANCE BOOK 2010, PAGE 015). Councilman Miller made a motion to adopt the Ordinance and Councilman Renegar seconded the motion. Because Ordinances are generally held over for two weeks, it is necessary for the council rules to be suspended. Councilman Renegar made the motion to suspend the rules and Councilman Boles seconded the motion. The rules were suspended (6-0). There being no discussion the Resolution was adopted with the following vote:
Council President Argo thanked Economic Development Director Connie Bainbridge, as well as Chamber President Jeremy Arthur, Economic Development Volunteer Jimmy Sanford, Prattville Baptist Administrator Ginger Henry and Medline Logistics Manager Stan Sweetenberg for their efforts in bringing Medline to our community. 3. RESOLUTION: TO GRANT A RETAIL BEER LICENSE, OFF-PREMISE ONLY TO JERRY M. WOOD, KWIK SHOP STORES, INC. D/B/A KWIK SHOP #125. (RESOLUTION BOOK 2010, PAGE 046). Councilman Wood 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:
4. 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 2010, PAGE 047). 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 SET A PUBLIC HEARING TO ZONE PROPERTY LOCATED ON MOSES ROAD TO R-3. (RESOLUTION BOOK 2010, PAGE 048). Councilman Miller 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:
Councilman Renegar introduced the proposed Ordinance and made a motion to adopt it. Councilman Wood seconded the motion. By point of order, the Ordinance was held until the August 3rd council meeting. 6. ORDINANCE: TO ESTABLISH POLICY REGARDING VICIOUS ANIMALS WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF PRATTVILLE. Councilman Boles introduced the Ordinance from the floor made a motion to adopt the Ordinance and Councilman Renegar seconded the motion. There was no motion to suspend the council rules. By point of order, the Ordinance was held until the July 20th council meeting and was referred to the Public Safety Committee for further review. CLOSING COMMENTS: None. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before the Council, Councilman Renegar made a motion adjourn and Councilman Boles seconded the motion. The meeting closed at 6:42 p.m. APPROVED:
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