| 2010-07-20 City Council Meeting |  |  |  |
 PRATTVILLE CITY COUNCIL The Prattville City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, July 20th at 5:50 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 Gillespie was recorded as being absent. THE CHARACTER TRAIT OF THE MONTH IS MEEKNESS: Yielding my personal rights and expectation with a desire to serve. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: July 6th Public Hearing and City Council Minutes. Councilman Renegar made the motion to approve the minutes and Councilman Miller seconded the motion. The minutes were approved (6-0). Councilman Gillespie arrived at 5:54 p.m. COMMENTS FROM PERSONS PRESENT: Debra Meliska, 1319 Adell Street, Prattville, AL 36066, appeared before the Council to offer her assistance to city officials in dealing with dog control issues. Councilman Boles stated his intentions of holding the proposed vicious dog ordinance for an additional two weeks. Councilman Wood reminded those in attendance that the proposed vicious dog ordinance was turned over to the Public Safety Committee for further review at the council’s July 6th meeting. William Scott Missildine, 101 7th Street, Prattville, AL 36067, appeared before the Council as representative of the Autauga-Montgomery Humane Society. He encouraged members of the Council to consider allocating funding for police officers to attend a specific training program regarding animal control. Jon Lee Finnegan, 211 Deer Trace, Prattville, AL 36067, came before the Council to express her displeasure with the outcome of the weed control used by Kellis Vegetation on Pletcher Street. She also asked the Administration to reconsider the approving authority on the City’s Records Request Form. MAYOR’S REPORT: The Mayor stated that the Finance Director currently approves the Records Request Form because funds are involved in the transaction. He further stated that he would look into Ms. Finnegan’s request. The Mayor recognized Police Chief Alfred Wadsworth who began work with the City of Prattville as a Rookie Police Officer on July 20, 1970. He congratulated him on his 40-year anniversary. Mayor Byard reminded everyone of the Back-to-School Dance, which is scheduled for Friday, August 6th. He urged everyone to come out and support the Ray Goss Band and the Sweet Young ‘Uns. COUNCIL REPORTS: Councilman Wood reported that the Public Safety Committee met regarding the proposed vicious dog Ordinance, reviewed the County’s Ordinance, and hope to have something for the whole Council to pass by the second meeting in August. As liaison to the Humane Shelter, Councilman Miller reported that he has gathered additional information from other cities for the Public Safety Committee to review along with the County’s Ordinance. He further thanked Mr. Missildine for his assistance and he also thanked Councilman Wood for his leadership. AGENDA 1. ORDINANCE: REQUEST TO REZONE OLD RIDGE ROAD FROM R-2 TO R-3 AND R-5. (ORDINANCE BOOK 2010, PAGE 016). The Ordinance was introduced at the June 15th council meeting and a public hearing was held at 5:45 p.m. this evening. There being no discussion, the Ordinance was adopted with the following vote:
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 2010, PAGE 049). The Resolution was introduced at the June 15th council meeting and a public hearing was held at 5:45 p.m. this evening. There being no discussion the Resolution was adopted with the following vote:
3. ORDINANCE: TO ESTABLISH POLICY REGARDING VICIOUS ANIMALS WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF PRATTVILLE. The Ordinance was introduced at the July 6th council meeting. Councilman Boles made a motion to hold the Ordinance until the August 17th council meeting to allow additional time for the Public Safety Committee to review additional information. Councilman Gillespie seconded the motion. There being no discussion, the Ordinance was held (7-0). 4. RESOLUTION: TO SET A PUBLIC HEARING TO DECLARE VARIOUS WEEDED LOTS TO BE A NUISANCE AND ORDERING THEIR ABATEMENT PER TITLE 11, CHAPTER 67 OF THE CODE OF ALABAMA, 1975, AS AMENDED. (RESOLUTION BOOK 2010, PAGE 050). Councilman Fank 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:
5. RESOLUTION: TO ACCEPT MAINTENANCE OF EASTWOOD SUBDIVISION PLATS 1 AND 2. (RESOLUTION BOOK 2010, PAGE 051). 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 MAYOR TO MAKE APPLICATION FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS TO MAKE DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS IN THE AREA OF MARTIN LUTHER KING DRIVE. (RESOLUTION BOOK 2010, PAGE 052). Councilman Wood made a motion to adopt the Resolution and Councilman Fank seconded the motion. During discussion, Councilman Wood stated application had been made several times in the past for this worthy project. The Resolution was adopted with the following vote:
7. ORDINANCE: PETITION FOR ANNEXATION FOR MOSES ROAD BETWEEN UPPER KINGSTON ROAD AND N. CHESTNUT/MARTIN LUTHER KING DRIVE. Councilman Gillespie made a motion to adopt the Ordinance and Councilman Fank seconded the motion. By point of order, the Ordinance was held until the August 3rd council meeting (7-0). CLOSING COMMENTS: Council President Argo recognized a member from Boy Scout Troop 156 who was in attendance. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before the Council, Councilman Renegar made a motion adjourn and the meeting closed at 6:23 p.m. APPROVED:
________________________
________________________ |
| Character Trait for May |
|
|
