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Diane Rolling told the council she was harassed at her home the previous evening and said she planned to file state and federal voter-intimidation charges. Rolling said she recorded the incident and that the video had thousands of views on social media; she asked the council to take steps to stop such behavior. ‘‘I will be filing them tomorrow,’’ Rolling said on the record.

Other public commenters raised concerns about the allocation and oversight of city contributions to community organizations. Barbara Robinson and other speakers asked why the North Highland Memorial Community Center had not received a promised sign and questioned whether groups must supply receipts for past expenditures; city staff said financial documentation requirements are applied consistently and that certain city funds cannot be used for building repairs.

Library funding also drew questions. The mayor said the library board had requested $100,000 for preliminary plans; several speakers urged caution and asked for more detail, including a site and financial reports, before awarding large sums.

Council response and next steps: Councilors and staff repeatedly told speakers that public comment is not a dialogue but recorded information for the council’s consideration. The mayor and staff said they would follow up on specific requests (for example, the sign and paperwork) and directed residents to submit documentation when requested. No formal police or legal actions were announced by the council at the meeting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","7-01-2025 City Council Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","Multiple residents used the council’s public-comment period to report an alleged harassment incident they said occurred at a private home, and others pressed the council for clearer accounting and decisions on community funding and a requested $100,000 for library preliminary plans.","taxTitle","Prattville, Autauga County, Alabama","taxId",52840,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6179432,"Council approves restaurant retail liquor license for First Watch at Cobbs Ford Road",2608,222000,2830000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5128645-8562639c7ba58341acbf4668d29a766e&start=222&end=2830","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5128645-8562639c7ba58341acbf4668d29a766e/thumbnail_222000.jpg","/articles/6179432/Prattville/Autauga-County/Alabama/Council-approves-restaurant-retail-liquor-license-for-First-Watch-at-Cobbs-Ford-Road","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6179432-8eca7b2f5c17c91c992a9c7d0d0ab998/orig.mp4?Expires=1771210738&Signature=T0tga7fr29fC8zzl9pqTrI8hvHog661VKWN16TOIrqy16GX0NMNmTOGrXBOu2y5UES2zYdq4dGT5FVA9JXkv7jhh6nB128MwnH-A4tX7n7cLqkfLws4pfOhm3VrUffCC2fKZd-ywrz2E49TdfuwFxIW5izM-b7YTCbZsffWLx2TB6ScXTHM~PUE0SzIMe3o9xy~-6j8II-ETc7W6syxQam5z2ltSFJkfzJ26t8qaKDJ9N4T1XcCk1cn9ZqwKus3bKgOxVNPewHvnVSy36e2DLJmFle8Lx86Nag~TvivQgYvKzpkjbiIpRCkrw1wU7GGFAnwcdooSQ762wIAZ5lO8vA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Prattville City Council on July 1 approved a restaurant retail liquor license for First Watch Restaurants, Inc., doing business as First Watch 11 59, at 2301 Cobbs Ford Road.

A public hearing on the application was held at the start of the meeting. Julio Morales, director of operations for First Watch, spoke in favor of allowing alcohol sales on the premises. Two other speakers offered remarks in favor during the public hearing. Councilor Chambers introduced the resolution; the council adopted it by voice vote as resolution number 1.

Discussion vs. decision: The public hearing provided an opportunity for supporters to speak; there was no recorded opposition during the hearing. The formal decision to approve the license was made by council action at the meeting.

What this means: With the council’s approval the license may be issued consistent with city licensing procedures and any state requirements. The transcript records the council’s voice vote in favor; no roll-call vote naming members was recorded in the meeting transcript.","After a public hearing with two speakers in favor, the Prattville City Council approved a restaurant retail liquor license for First Watch Restaurants, Inc. for a location at 2301 Cobbs Ford Road.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6179437,"Prattville council approves $500,000 CDBG application to ADECA for College Heights sewer and street work with $204,235 city match",136,3419000,3555000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5128645-8562639c7ba58341acbf4668d29a766e&start=3419&end=3555","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5128645-8562639c7ba58341acbf4668d29a766e/thumbnail_3419000.jpg","/articles/6179437/Prattville/Autauga-County/Alabama/Prattville-council-approves-500000-CDBG-application-to-ADECA-for-College-Heights-sewer-and-street-work-with-204235-city-match","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6179437-a8df352112be8beb2fa6021b4850c74f/orig.mp4?Expires=1771210738&Signature=DRwFwJSZqzbfiGahaAbpVesHdjYY1br6Qs2hAzht2OkJybreI5xjDOc8EVV9DHaIVw~BZXcTXbzLWQz72u8aXxKCpF1P4JdkF-s80IWzMHonJ787MjGm99oQsoxX9cli9c~iNHbM74OpwcBYeiSNcLM1WF1TdaWUYj~KI~lGyM~O9L7qxS2pWJUx6TAGgyWELSxtTY~jGRv108kMPbXP7bmDyzMlbCWE9BCdL1dOeR3XqYD50JXW~xmPvJ6plquRbX0GCKbzKDlIqpeZIi6rwOtp7wLrNO9NFKg~Fa4dFjgm5FSqpI~GoEyWiCxCp5cE077PTmOZqeWi-Dy3t2B9pA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Prattville City Council voted July 1 to authorize submission of a program-year 2025 Community Development Block Grant application to the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) seeking $500,000 for street and sewer improvements in the College Heights area.

Councilor Jackson introduced the resolution and the motion; after a second the council adopted the measure by voice vote. The city’s resolution commits a local match of $204,235 if ADECA funds the project, and it affirms the city will be responsible for long-term operation and maintenance costs if the project proceeds.

The resolution cites a public hearing held May 27, 2025, that identified high concentrations of low-to-moderate-income residents and infrastructure needs in College Heights; the project scope described to ADECA focuses on replacing or repairing sewer lines and improving street conditions where those needs are concentrated.

Next steps: With council authorization the mayor is empowered to submit the application to ADECA and to execute documents required to pursue the grant. If ADECA awards the funds, city staff will need to finalize project engineering, procure contractors consistent with state procurement rules, and ensure the local match is budgeted.","Council authorized submission of a program-year 2025 Community Development Block Grant application to the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs requesting $500,000 to address street and sewer lines in the College Heights area and committed a $204,235 local match if funded.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6179441,"Prattville mayor urges study of transportation and preliminary engineering for possible new high school and CAC expansion",477,1977000,2454000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5128645-8562639c7ba58341acbf4668d29a766e&start=1977&end=2454","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5128645-8562639c7ba58341acbf4668d29a766e/thumbnail_1977000.jpg","/articles/6179441/Prattville/Autauga-County/Alabama/Prattville-mayor-urges-study-of-transportation-and-preliminary-engineering-for-possible-new-high-school-and-CAC-expansion","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6179441-af38213abc4c5572a8deeaa0066bd261/orig.mp4?Expires=1771210738&Signature=BOIgw7-XIYjgHL5eXvDLPtwbqUB0~rPhWEQ5FNftSIxAelg9wCIDA-YjMfX6k6xf057H8PDl9QpsRg~AxuTEIwTpunesMNXY2F778nOIk~kK5BgsyHD2SyoYbuN-IIaVp3UsTjsAte14F2byddwKBSfCCaz4mZByTBQWeUTpz9~HNELmNaYabOav2DHyXHZX9siYoTPj-UIAcHbEqqfkZeOtOMwygderCt1fkLBoAbVCCbhmFJbwLAXaHpGcw5WRLWEEf4ln8BOk5W00s9UvGVQgUrEBvurIVzfLkKYjJRuRHsCJjRV5LchSe2hoclIXc~dV9EN1WJAS~qs-WTg68w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Mayor presented a proposal July 1 asking the Prattville City Council to fund and enter a partnership for a transportation infrastructure planning study to evaluate Old Ridge Road area for Central Alabama Community College’s new information-technology facility and a potential new Prattville high school.

The mayor told councilors the planning phase would examine traffic counts, roadway capacity, signal needs, utility relocation and preliminary engineering for a potential high school site near CAC’s campus on Old Ridge Road. ‘‘The transportation infrastructure planning phase will be a component of a larger examination of the potential of a new Prattville high school,’’ the mayor said on the record.

Councilors pressed for procedure and cost clarity before any authorization. Councilor Michael Whaley asked how the council would proceed without seeing a formal price: ‘‘I hope next meeting we could see some type of request for a resolution or ordinance come before us so that we can go ahead and support the decision to move forward with that study,’’ he said. Mayor and staff agreed to prepare paperwork and a recommended contract or fee schedule and return with a resolution for formal action.

Discussion vs. decision: The council did not approve funding or a contract at the July 1 meeting. The recorded direction was for executive staff to gather vendor information, prepare a proposed resolution and an estimated cost so the council can vote at a future meeting.

Next steps: City staff said they will develop a recommended scope, vendor options and a cost estimate and present a resolution with a proposed fee schedule for council consideration at a subsequent meeting.","Mayor asked the council to authorize staff to develop a transportation-infrastructure planning phase tied to Central Alabama Community College expansion and possible new Prattville high school; councilors asked for a formal resolution and cost estimate before funding.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6179446,"Prattville council adopts agreement path for dilapidated house at 106 Seventh Street after yearlong negotiations",452,475000,927000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5128645-8562639c7ba58341acbf4668d29a766e&start=475&end=927","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5128645-8562639c7ba58341acbf4668d29a766e/thumbnail_475000.jpg","/articles/6179446/Prattville/Autauga-County/Alabama/Prattville-council-adopts-agreement-path-for-dilapidated-house-at-106-Seventh-Street-after-yearlong-negotiations","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6179446-6c705c99469b93dd90b51c117b3c770a/orig.mp4?Expires=1771210738&Signature=DxYNxM2aTIqoNSb0EwgFVnIQ68i7N7O3zDVOMdV1f84J9V669IDJppYpxZu2~4cRqrgtBpj5CyIfFAFi~NF6ITh9~l82wyU0TFcyh6JHTgf66ZrRQ~xtBaJq-5Ke9T3D2h1AIpjV9nFCMsRS8rLlxtiGKgerEp8puUm053r5jt7o2uzz8XcoEF2Sm5Lv60RAnUq5zo41ijC4N~mteJVo2fYxj4UvlhZ~tq1iUrmgJmBHWGjj5z~KpWkR7xvstCo1HTeMTbf2QdPWriF-TIxzAa74e7003x9g9dT-wWlGjAlpxzQJKlkCXOTtRewVOqtFOiTr9b2b~YyBk5dB4PkO9w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City of Prattville officials on July 1 approved a consent-agenda resolution authorizing an agreement with the owners of the property at 106 Seventh Street after the city attorney outlined more than a year of back-and-forth over repair plans and timelines.

City Attorney Andrew Odom told the council the city first inspected the structure on May 9, 2024, and issued certified notice that the building was dilapidated; the council declared it dilapidated on Aug. 20, 2024. Odom summarized repeated exchanges between the city and the Robinsons’ attorney over the following months — meetings on Sept. 20, 2024, a contractor scope forwarded in January 2025, and multiple draft agreements exchanged through May 2025.

Odom said his office proposed a version of the agreement that would require the property owner to develop a detailed plan, obtain required permits and make “good faith progress” within six months of signing, with completion required within one year. He told the council the Robinsons’ attorney at one point sought language that would rescind the council’s prior dilapidated finding, which Odom said he opposed “before any work at all had been done.”

The council included “authorize an agreement regarding the property at 106 Seventh Street” on the meeting’s consent agenda; the consent agenda was adopted by voice vote. The consent-adopted resolution therefore authorizes the mayor to enter into the agreement described by staff.

Discussion vs. decision: Odom’s presentation was a factual timeline and negotiation history; the formal council action was the consent-adopted authorization of an agreement. No roll-call vote tally that names members was recorded in the minutes for that consent-item vote.

What happens next: City staff said they will continue to coordinate with the Robinsons’ attorney and the building official to monitor permit and construction progress under the time frames described by Odom. The agreement language discussed on the record would require permit submission and staged progress; the council did not rescind the prior dilapidation finding at this meeting.

Community context: Councilors and staff framed the matter as a long-running code-enforcement and negotiation case rather than an immediate demolition or emergency abatement. Odom advised the council he would bring updates as work progresses or if the owners fail to meet the agreement milestones.","City attorney presented a detailed timeline of negotiations with the Robinsons over repairs to a house at 106 Seventh Street; council approved a resolution authorizing an agreement as part of a consent agenda and staff will track compliance with a staged repair schedule.","actionData","errors"]

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