20130820 - Andalusia City Council Meeting - August 20, 2013
Date: 2013-08-20 Type: Regular Meeting
Quick Summary
Council approved the August 6, 2013 meeting minutes. The council adopted Human Resources Resolution 2013-10 authorizing a one-time longevity pay for FY2014 (total $19,800, in the budget) and moved to adopt Resolution 2013-21 to abate nuisance properties. Ginger Hassel was appointed to the Community Enhancement Committee.
Key Decisions
- Motion and second to approve the August 6, 2013 meeting minutes; council approved by raising right hand.
- Motion and second to adopt Human Resources Resolution 2013-10: one-time longevity pay for FY2014 (total $19,800, included in the presented budget); motion carried (vote indicated by raised right hands).
- Motion and second to adopt Resolution 2013-21 concerning abatement of nuisance properties (including reference to a property at 201 Barton St); council moved to proceed with abatements.
- Motion and second to appoint Ginger Hassel to the Community Enhancement Committee; appointment approved by raised right hands.
Notable Discussion
- Resolution 2013-10 was presented as a one-time step/longevity pay to benefit employees who have topped out on regular step increases; noted to apply to 22 employees.
- The $19,800 total for the longevity pay was stated to already be included in the proposed budget.
- For property abatements, cleanup costs will be added to the property owners’ tax bills.
- Mention of a citizen reporting capability that allows reporting city utility problems (e.g., potholes, manhole covers) which would be forwarded to the appropriate agency and is free to Andalusia residents.
Action Items
- Proceed with abatements under Resolution 2013-21 and add cleanup costs to the affected properties’ tax bills.
- Implement one-time longevity pay per Resolution 2013-10 for the identified employees (total $19,800 as budgeted).
- Record the approval of the August 6, 2013 minutes and update the official meeting record.
- Update the Community Enhancement Committee roster to reflect the appointment of Ginger Hassel.