20130716 - Andalusia City Council Meeting - July 16, 2013
Date: 2013-07-16 Type: Regular Meeting
Quick Summary
Council approved the minutes of the July 2 meeting. The council adopted Resolution 2013-17 to declare four properties nuisance properties and proceed with abatement. The council adopted Resolution 2013-18 to renew the city’s $2 million line of credit with CCB Community Bank, reducing the interest rate for used funds to 3.15%. Council reappointed Jewel Curry to the Tourism and Relocation Committee and David Walker to the Downtown Redevelopment Authority.
Key Decisions
- Approved minutes of the July 2, 2013 meeting (motion and second; vote taken by raising hands).
- Adopted Resolution 2013-17 to declare four properties nuisance properties and proceed with abatement (properties referenced on East 3rd/?? Street, Henderson Street, Antioch Road, and Tanglewood Drive); motion passed by voice/hand vote (unanimous).
- Adopted Resolution 2013-18 approving extension/renewal of the $2,000,000 line of credit with CCB Community Bank, reducing the interest rate on funds used to 3.15% (motion passed by voice/hand vote; unanimous).
- Reappointed Jewel Curry to the Tourism and Relocation Committee and appointed David Walker to the Downtown Redevelopment Authority (motion and second; vote taken by raising hands).
Notable Discussion
- Resolution 2013-17 listed four properties to be declared nuisances and abated (locations mentioned: East 3rd/ambiguous number/street, Henderson Street, Antioch Road, Tanglewood Drive).
- Resolution 2013-18 will reduce the interest rate on the existing $2M line of credit from approximately 6% to 3.15% for funds drawn.
- Council announced two openings on the Tourism and Relocation Committee; Jewel Curry applied for reappointment and was reappointed, while the council encouraged members of the public to apply for the remaining vacancy.
Action Items
- Proceed with abatement actions for the four properties specified in Resolution 2013-17.
- Execute/implement the renewed $2,000,000 line of credit agreement with CCB Community Bank under the terms approved in Resolution 2013-18.
- Record and file the approved July 2, 2013 meeting minutes.
- Notify and process the reappointments of Jewel Curry (Tourism and Relocation Committee) and David Walker (Downtown Redevelopment Authority).
- Accept applications at City Hall for the remaining vacancy on the Tourism and Relocation Committee.