CITY COUNCIL MINUTES

SPECIAL SESSION
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2005
4:00 P.M.

The Prattville City Council met in special session on Wednesday, November 23rd
at 4:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall. Roll was called and
Councilmen Wood and Miller were recorded as being absent. After the Pledge of
Allegiance to the American Flag, Council President Argo gave the invocation.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES: November 15, 2005 council minutes.

Councilman Renegar made the motion to adopt the minutes and Councilman
Macready seconded the motion. The minutes were approved (5-0).

MAYOR’S REPORT:

Mayor Byard began by thanking the citizens of Prattville for the overwhelming
support they have shown regarding the $48,000,000.00 bond issue. He
expressed his appreciation to those who had called him, written letters and
approached him in public with legitimate concerns and important questions.

The Mayor reminded those in attendance that 20-25 years ago, the City Council
voted to run water and sewer lines out to Interstate I-65 at a time when only one
hotel was located in that area. At the time, citizens could not imagine the
business growth that would occur, and therefore, were opposed to the idea.

He also spoke of the City Council that voted to approve a $6,000,000.00 bond
issue in 1996 for the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail. The Mayor noted that just
last year 60,000 golfers who do not live here played our RTJ golf course. The
Mayor also added that lodging taxes had increased from $150,000.00 in 1999 to
$1,300,000.00 in 2004.

Councilman Wood arrived at 4:15 p.m.

Reid Cavnar, 104 Scarlet Oak Court, Prattville, AL 36066, appeared before the
Council as a representative of Merchant Capital, the City’s Investment Bank. He
reiterated that although they are authorizing the full amount of $48,000,000.00,
it does not mean that the full amount must, or will be, spent.

He reminded those in attendance that as state and federal funds are made
available for road and intersection improvements, loan funds will be paid back.
Mr. Cavnar also stated that some of the funds will be placed in a reserve fund,
which is a common practice that ensures that the debt will be paid until things
are up and running.
Councilman Renegar noted that Merchant Capital was instrumental in making it
possible for Lonestar Plastics to locate in Prattville and further noted that the
company had not been offered an incentive package to bring approximately 170
jobs to Prattville.

Council President Argo asked Mr. Cavnar to clarify the definition of validation.
Mr. Cavnar said that the purpose of the validation hearing is for the courts to
verify that the City has done all that is legally required in the bond issue process.

Mr. Larry Puckett, 507 Fiveash Oaks, Prattville, AL 36066, appeared before the
Council as Vice Chairman of the Prattville Area Chamber of Commerce Economic
Development Committee. Mr. Puckett stated that the committee had spent
countless hours on this project in an effort to create numerous jobs and improve
the quality of life for the citizens of Prattville.

Council President Argo thanked Mr. Puckett for the time he volunteers to the
community in his capacity as Vice Chairman of the Economic Development
Committee.

At this time Council President Argo stated that he had received a copy of a letter
that was addressed to City Clerk Gina P. Smith from Council President Pro
Tempore Tom Miller. The letter explained Councilman Miller’s absence from the
evening’s meeting and expressed his full support of the $48,000,000.00 bond
issue. It was read into the minutes and a copy of the letter is attached.

Councilman Macready left the council chambers at 4:35 p.m. and returned at
4:36 p.m.

Council President Argo read a letter from Mr. Bob Lee, 112 Quail Run, Prattville,
AL, 36067, who expressed his concerns regarding the bond issue. A copy of Mr.
Lee’s letter is attached.

Council President Argo recognized State Representative Mac Gipson, Autauga

County Sheriff Herbie Johnson, District Attorney Randall Houston, Former City
Councilman Gene Hall, Former City Councilman Bobby Carter, Circuit Clerk
Whit Moncrief, and Former Probate Judge Jim Corley who were in attendance at
the evening’s meeting.

Citizens who attended the evening’s meeting had an opportunity to sign a form in
opposition or support of the bond issue if they wished to speak before the
Council. Council President Argo allowed them to speak by alternating between
the two lists beginning with the opposition list.

The following citizens signed to speak in opposition to the bond issue:

Ms. Jon Lee Finnegan 211 Deer Trace Street, Prattville, AL 36067
Mrs. Patricia Cummins 1208 Kenwood Court, Prattville, AL 36067
(“Not necessarily opposed, but do have some questions”)
Bob Bent 203 Deer Run, Prattville, AL 36067
(“Have questions”)
Robin Putzel 117 Mobile Drive, Prattville, AL 36067
Bobby Carter 559 West Fourth Street, Prattville, AL 36067
Sandra Fowler 904 Old Ridge Road, Prattville, AL 36066
(“Don’t necessarily oppose but have a question- depending on answer-will
decide”)
Clara Monfee
Bob Scott 1807 County Road 107, Prattville, AL 36066
Charles Worthy 106 Amanda Lane, Prattville, AL 36066
William Headley 103 Greencrest Lane, Prattville, AL 36067
Greg Meadows 921 East Main Street, Prattville, AL 36066
John A. Blow
Jimmy Deas 113 Greencrest Lane, Prattville, AL 36067
Don Drasheff 111 Quail Run, Prattville, AL 36067

Councilman Wood left the council chambers at 5:40 p.m. and returned at 5:42
p.m.

Councilman Fank left the council chambers at 5:42 p.m. and returned at 5:45
p.m.

The following citizens signed to speak in support of the bond issue:

Gene Hall 206 Stewart Street, Prattville, AL 36067

Danny Loftin 154 First Street, Prattville, AL 36067
Len Skipper 104 Twelve Oaks Court, Prattville, AL 36066
Mitch Devers 470 McQueen Smith Rd., Prattville, AL 36066
Mary Lamdin 1707 Pebble Creek Drive, Prattville, AL 36066
Larry Puckett 507 Fiveash Oaks, Prattville, AL 36066
Tony Harris 1803 Jenny Drive, Prattville, AL 36066
Frank Griswold 712 Runningbrook Cr., Prattville, AL 36066
Todd Stephens 506 Fiveash Oaks, Prattville, AL 36066
Dave Burns 150 Shady Oak Lane, Prattville, AL 36066
Allison Gray 1698 Old Country Road, Deatsville, AL 36022
(Owner of A Carousel of Shoppes), 119 West Main Street, Prattville, AL 36067)
Larry Martin 421 Summerhill, Prattville, AL 36067
Keith Gamble 312 Poplar Street, Prattville, AL 36067

At 5:50 p.m. Council President Argo called for a 10 minute recess. At 6:00 p.m.
the Council went back into session.
 AGENDA ITEMS

At 6:40 p.m. Council President Argo called for a five minute recess. The Council
went back into session at 6:45 p.m.

Council President Argo informed those present at the meeting that if it appears
that there is not sufficient discussion about the agenda items after each
Resolution is introduced, the reason is because each issue has been discussed by
all councilmembers in great detail for several months in various meetings. He
further added that in the event a councilmember wishes to speak regarding these
issues, the floor will be open for discussion at the appropriate time.

1. RESOLUTION: TO AUTHORIZE AND APPROVE THE

EXPENDITURE OF NOT MORE THAN $5,500,000 FOR THE
PURPOSE OF REDESIGNNING AND UPGRADING THE
INTERSECTION OF COBBS FORD ROAD AND REDFIELD/ROCKY
MOUNT ROADS AND ADJACENT PORTIONS OF REDFIELD ROAD
AND ROCKY MOUNT ROAD, AND PORTIONS OF COBBS FORD
ROAD LOCATED EAST AND WEST OF THE INTERSECTION FROM
INTERSTATE HIGHWAY 65 TO ALABAMA HIGHWAY 6,
INCLUDING PAYMENT OF COSTS OF DESIGN, STORM
DRAINAGE, GRADING, SIGNALIZATION, AND ALL OTHER
RELATED COSTS. (RESOLUTION BOOK 2205-A, PAGE
015).

Councilman Renegar made the motion to adopt the Resolution and Councilman
Fank seconded the motion. There being no discussion, the Resolution was
adopted with the following results:

AYES : GILLESPIE, WOOD, ARGO, RENEGAR

MACREADY, FANK 6
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT : NONE 0

2. RESOLUTION: TO AUTHORIZE AND APPROVE THE

EXPENDITURE BY THE CITY OF PRATTVILLE OF NOT MORE
THAN $8,000,000 TO ALLOW THE CITY OF PRATTVILLE, OR
TO PROVIDE SUCH FUNDS TO THE COMMERCIAL
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF PRATTVILLE, TO
ACQUIRE THE LAND AT THE NORTHWEST QUADRANT OF THE
INTERSECTION OF COBBS FORD ROAD AND INTERSTATE
HIGHWAY 65, AND TO MAKE INFRASTRUCTURES AND SITE
IMPROVEMENTS ON THE PROPERTY TO BE LEASED TO BASS
PRO OUTDOOR WORLD, LLC OR A RELATED ENTITY TO LOCATE
A BASS PRO SHOP OUTDOOR WORLD RETAIL STORE OF AT
 LEAST 100,000 SQUARE FEET ON THE LEASED PROPERTY.
(RESOLUTION BOOK 2005-A, PAGE 016).

Councilman Fank made the motion to adopt the Resolution and Councilman
Macready seconded the motion. There being no discussion, the vote was called
and the Resolution was adopted with the following results:

AYES : GILLESPIE, WOOD, ARGO, RENEGAR

MACREADY, FANK 6
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT : NONE 0

3. RESOLUTION: TO AUTHORIZE AND APPROVE THE

EXPENDITURE BY THE CITY OF PRATTVILLE OF NOT MORE
THAN $4,800,000 TO PAY ALL OR A PORTION OF THE COST
OF CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW CONFERENCE CENTER FACILITY
COMPRISING APPROXIMATELY 8,000 SQUARE FEET TO BE
LOCATED AT THE EXISTING MARRIOTT PRATTVILLE HOTEL AT
CAPITOL HILL, ON PROPERTY OWNED BY THE LEGENDS CORP.
AND MANAGED BY PCH HOTELS AND RESORTS, INC.
(RESOLUTION BOOK 2005-A, PAGE 017).

Councilman Macready made the motion to adopt the Resolution and Councilman
Fank seconded the motion. There being no discussion the Resolution was
adopted with the following vote:

AYES : GILLESPIE, WOOD, ARGO, RENEGAR

MACREADY, FANK 6
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT : NONE 0

4. RESOLUTION: TO AUTHORIZE AND APPROVE THE

EXPENDITURE BY THE CITY OF PRATTVILLE OF NOT MORE
THAN $7,500,000 TO PAY THE COSTS OF ACQUISITION AND
SITE IMPROVEMENTS TO BE PAID TO PRATTCENTER, LLC IN
CONNECTION WITH THE CONSTRUCTION AND DEVELOPMENT
OF A RETAIL SHOPPING CENTER TO BE LOCATED AT THE
SOUTHWEST QUADRANT OF THE INTERSECTION OF COBBS
FORD ROAD AND REDFIELD ROAD, COMPRISING AT LEAST
330,000 SQUARE FEET OF LEASABLE AREA AND INCLUDING AT
LEAST TWO ANCHOR TENANTS OCCUPYING NOT LESS THAN
100,000 SQUARE FEET AND 80,000 SQUARE FEET OF
LEASABLE AREA IN THE RETAIL SHOPPING CENTER.
(RESOLUTION BOOK 2005-A, PAGE 018).
Councilman Gillespie made a motion to adopt the Resolution and Councilman
Councilman Renegar seconded the motion. The Resolution was adopted with the
following vote:

AYES : GILLESPIE, WOOD, ARGO, RENEGAR

MACREADY, FANK 6
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT : NONE 0

5. RESOLUTION: TO AUTHORIZE AND APPROVE THE

EXPENDITURE BY THE CITY OF PRATTVILLE OF NOT MORE
THAN $15,000,000 TO PAY COSTS OF SITE AND
INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS TO BE PAID TO
MCCLINTON & COMPANY, INC. AND AIG BAKER
DEVELOPMENT, OR A RELATED ENTITY OR JOINT VENTURE
OR TO THE COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE
CITY OF PRATTVILLE OR OTHER PUBLIC CORPORATION, IN
CONNECTION WITH CONSTRUCTION AND DEVELOPMENT OF A
RETAIL SHOPPING CENTER TO BE LOCATED AT THE
NORTHWEST QUADRANT OF THE INTERSECTION OF COBBS
FORD ROAD AND INTERSTATE 65, COMPRISING AT LEAST
450,000 SQUARE FEET OF LEASABLE AREA AND INCLUDING
ANCHOR STORES, OTHER RETAIL STORES, RESTARURANTS,
FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS, HOTELS AND OTHER OUTPARCELS.
(RESOLUTION BOOK 2005-A, PAGE 019).

Councilman Wood made the motion to adopt the Resolution and Councilman
Macready seconded the motion. There being no discussion, the Resolution was
adopted with the following results:

AYES : GILLESPIE, WOOD, ARGO, RENEGAR

MACREADY, FANK 6
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT : NONE 0

CLOSING:

Mayor Byard wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving.

Councilman Wood noted that during the bond issue process, certain individuals
had made insinuations that City leaders had been involved in illegal dealings. He
wanted to make it perfectly clear that during his 18 years of service on the
Prattville City Council, he had never been involved in anything illegal. He further
stated that the City Council wanted to take advantage of an opportunity to move
the city forward.
 Councilman Argo thanked everyone for coming out to share their concerns and
support for the bond issue. He reminded everyone that this Prattville City
Council will be held accountable for the outcome of this endeavor.

ADJOURN:

There being no further business to come before the Council, Councilman Macready
made the motion to adjourn and Councilman Fank seconded the motion. The
meeting closed at 7:00 p.m.

APPROVED:

_____________________
Gina P. Smith
City Clerk

_______________________
Dean R. Argo, President
Prattville City Council