| 2010-08-17 City Council Meeting |  |  |  |
 PRATTVILLE CITY COUNCIL The Prattville City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, August 17th at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall with Council President Argo presiding. After the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag, Councilman Willie Wood gave the invocation. Roll was called and all were recorded as being present. THE CHARACTER TRAIT OF THE MONTH IS SECURITY: Structuring my life around that which cannot be destroyed or taken away. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: August 3rd Public Hearing and City Council Minutes. Councilman Renegar made the motion to approve the minutes and Councilman Fank seconded the motion. The minutes were approved (7-0). COMMENTS FROM PERSONS PRESENT: Bill Whitman, 1995 Chancellor Ridge Road, Prattville, AL 36066, appeared before the Council as representative for a local group of cyclists. Mr. Whitman urged the Council to consider the need for bicycle lanes to be added to our roadways, which will make it safer for cyclists. Councilman Miller thanked Mr. Whitman for bringing this matter before the Council. He informed Mr. Whitman that earlier this year, he was the sponsor of a Resolution to support Complete Streets. Complete Streets provides for bicycle lanes on city roadways. Gladys Bailey, 677 Allenville Road, Prattville, AL 36067, appeared before the Council to address vicious dogs. While she stated that she understands the Council is working on an Ordinance, she made reference to a relative who was dog bitten by a dog that was running at large. She further stated that she is of the opinion that a leash law or vicious dog Ordinance is no good if the City isn’t going to enforce it. Council President Argo informed Ms. Bailey that the Vicious Animal Ordinance is on the evening’s agenda. MAYOR’S REPORT: Mayor Byard acknowledged Mr. Whitman and other cyclists who were in attendance. He further spoke of certain city streets that will soon have bicycle lanes added along with appropriate signage advising motorists to “Share the Road.” The Mayor reported that the Finance Committee met regarding the FY 2010-2011 budget, which will be presented to the Council within the next two weeks. In other city business, he also reported that the Judicial Committee met with local attorneys who expressed an interest in becoming the City’s prosecutor. An appointment is expected to be made by October 5th. He announced the resignation of School Patrol Officer Esther Cook who worked the school crossing at Thomas and Memorial Drive for 31 years. He expressed his appreciation for Ms. Cook’s commitment to a job well done. Mayor Byard mentioned the fifth and final Honor Flight that will carry 85 World War II veterans to our nation’s capital on August 21st to visit the monuments. He encouraged citizens to attend the homecoming at Montgomery Regional Airport when the airplane touches down at 6:30 p.m. Saturday evening. The Mayor reminded citizens that garbage will not be picked up on Labor Day, Monday, September 6th. He further stated that the entire city will be picked up on Tuesday, September 7th. Regarding the agenda, Mayor Byard urged council support on item number 6, which will assist in having 60 residents of Candlestick Park removed from their current locations, and relocated at the upper end of Candlestick Park, out of the flood plain. COUNCIL REPORTS: Councilman Wood thanked Councilman Miller and other members of the Public Safety Committee for their efforts in establishing a vicious animal Ordinance to present to the full Council. Councilman Miller recognized and congratulated Prattville Progress reporter Don Fletcher who was in attendance with his baby daughter. Council President Argo reported that the Finance Committee met regarding the FY2010-2011 budget and also stated that a work session will be scheduled between the first and second council meetings in September. AGENDA 1. ORDINANCE: TO ESTABLISH POLICY REGARDING VICIOUS ANIMALS WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF PRATTVILLE. (ORDINANCE BOOK 2010, PAGE 019). The original Ordinance was held from the July 6th and the July 20th council meetings. During discussion, Councilman Miller thanked Councilman Wood for his leadership during the Committee’s research and review of Ordinances from various cities. He further stated that the new Ordinance mirrors Montgomery’s vicious dog Ordinance, with modifications to work for Prattville. Councilman Miller also stated that this is a good Ordinance for the books that may require additional work in the future. Councilman Boles made a motion to substitute this Ordinance for the original vicious dog Ordinance, which was introduced at the July 6, 2010 meeting. Councilman Wood seconded the motion to substitute. All were in favor of the substitution (7-0). Councilman Miller introduced the substituted Ordinance and read it in full. The Ordinance was adopted with the following vote:
2. ORDINANCE: TO DECLARE 90 EACH, GEN 3 GLOCK 23’s WITH GNS SURPLUS AND TO AUTHORIZE TRADE IN TO GULF STATES DISTRIBUTORS. (ORDINANCE BOOK 2010, PAGE 020). Councilman Gillespie made a motion to adopt the Resolution and Councilman Fank seconded the motion. Because Ordinances are generally held for two weeks, it is necessary for the council rules to be suspended. Councilman Wood made the motion to suspend the rules and Councilman Boles seconded the motion. The rules were suspended (7-0). There being no discussion, the Ordinance was adopted with the following vote:
Ordinance Book 2008, Page 019, To Set Council Procedures, specifies in Section 22, that all ordinances, resolutions or propositions submitted to the council which require the expenditure of money shall lie over until the next meeting; provided further, that this rule shall not apply to the current expenses of, or contracts previously made with, or regular salaries of officers, or wages of employees. Therefore, it is necessary to suspend the rules on agenda item number 3. 3. RESOLUTION: TO AWARD BID NO. 010-005 TO GULF STATES DISTRIBUTORS FOR THE PURCHASE OF 100 NEW GEN 4 GLOCK 22’S WITH GNS FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT. (RESOLUTION BOOK 2010, PAGE 058). Councilman Wood made a motion to adopt the Resolution and Councilman Gillespie seconded the motion. Councilman Fank made the motion to suspend the rules and Councilman Gillespie seconded the motion. The rules were suspended (7-0). During discussion, Councilman Boles questioned Police Chief Alfred Wadsworth about the number of guns to be purchased and how many officers he has. Chief Wadsworth replied that the plan is to purchase 100 guns for 83 police officers. The additional 17 guns will be available in the event a need arises due to malfunction, etc. There being no further discussion, the Resolution was adopted with the following vote:
4. RESOLUTION: TO SET A PUBLIC HEARING 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 059). Councilman Renegar made a motion to adopt the Resolution and Councilman Gillespie seconded the motion. During discussion, Councilman Wood presented photos of 1205 Camellia Woods Court, to be given to City Planner Joel Duke. Council President Argo thanked Mr. Duke for streamlining the weeded lot Resolution. There being no further discussion, the Resolution was adopted with the following vote:
5. ORDINANCE: PETITION FOR ANNEXATION OF 250 AND 252 GARDNER ROAD. (ORDINANCE BOOK 2010, PAGE 021). Councilman Wood made a motion to adopt the Ordinance and Councilman Gillespie seconded the motion. Because Ordinances are generally held for two weeks, it is necessary for the council rules to be suspended. Councilman Miller made the motion to suspend the rules and Councilman Fank seconded the motion. The rules were suspended (7-0). There being no discussion, the Ordinance was adopted with the following vote:
6. RESOLUTION: TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH LEHE PLANNING, LLC FOR PROJECT DEVELOPMENT PREPARATION OF AN APPLICATION FOR THE PRE DISASTER MITIGATION PROGRAM. (RESOLUTION BOOK 2010, PAGE 060). Councilman Renegar made a motion to adopt the Resolution and Councilman Boles seconded the motion. Councilman Wood made a motion to amend line 40, to include the verbiage, “Planning Department Miscellaneous Contract line item.” Councilman Gillespie seconded the motion. All were in favor of the amendment (7-0). There being no further discussion, the amended Resolution was adopted with the following vote:
7. RESOLUTION: TO APPROVE A PARKING FEE AT STANLEY-JENSEN STADIUM FOR THE 2010 FOOTBALL SEASON. (RESOLUTION BOOK 2010, PAGE 061.) Councilman Fank made a motion to adopt the Resolution and Councilman Wood seconded the motion. During discussion, Councilman Fank recognized Wayne Mooney with the Prattville High School Quarterback Club. Councilman Fank stated that the Quarterback Club is of the understanding that they must provide the Council with a report showing how the funds are used. There being no further discussion, the Resolution was adopted with the following results:
8. RESOLUTION: TO AUTHORIZE THE RELEASE OF FUNDS TO THE POLICE DEPARTMENT FOR THE PURCHASE OF TWO VEHICLES. (RESOLUTION BOOK 2010, PAGE 062). Councilman Wood introduced the Resolution from the floor and made a motion to adopt it. Councilman Fank seconded the motion. Because the Resolution was brought from the floor and did not appear on the evening’s agenda, it is necessary for the council rules to be suspended. Councilman Miller made the motion to suspend the rules and Councilman Fank seconded the motion. The rules were suspended (7-0). The Resolution was adopted with the following vote:
CLOSING COMMENTS: None. ADJOURNMENT: 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 6:57 p.m. APPROVED: ________________________ __________________________ |
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