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Residents ask Prattville council for more time to repair century-old home at 125 7th Street
Summary
During public comment, family members of the owners of 125 7th Street asked the council for up to 180 days to complete repairs and avoid demolition, saying they have removed accessory structures and are working with contractors but need more time and resources.
Several family members and neighbors told the Prattville City Council on May 5 they are working to comply with city orders but need additional time to complete repairs at 125 7th Street, a property they say has been in the family for more than a century.
Jacqueline Warren Jones, who identified herself during public comment, asked the council to "please work with us and hear our calls" and requested "if it's possible for you to give us 180 days" to address the residence at 125 7th Street. She said the family has removed accessory structures and followed the list of items the city provided but that the house itself will take time and money to repair or rebuild.
Family members described confusion about the address used in demolition notices (125 7th Street versus addresses such as 103 7th Street) and said they have spent thousands of dollars tearing down accessory structures and hiring contractors. George Jones, speaking for the family, said they had "pulled together, came up with a plan and action to prepare and take immediate action to address all concerns" and asked the council for empathy and additional time to complete repairs.
Charles Marsh, commander of American Legion Post 122, and other residents spoke in support of community activities and noted the Legion’s fundraising and youth programs; Marsh encouraged the council to consider community partnerships as families work to comply.
What the council did: The public comment period recorded the pleas and supporting statements; there was no immediate council vote to change demolition orders on the record. The matter had been discussed elsewhere in the agenda through nuisance/demolition consent items, but speakers asked the council to delay enforcement so the family could complete repairs.
Next steps: The council did not take immediate action on the specific request during the meeting. The city’s process for abatement, demolition and appeals was referenced in the consent agenda items; residents may have the opportunity to follow up with city staff and council before the next regular meeting on May 19, 2026.
Speakers quoted in this article are taken from the meeting transcript and include Jacqueline Warren Jones, George Jones and Charles Marsh.
