20131105 - Andalusia City Council Meeting - November 5, 2013 - Part 1
Date: 2013-11-05 Type: Regular Meeting
Quick Summary
Council moved and seconded to approve the minutes of October 15, 2013 (unanimous). The council considered Ordinance 2013-03 (rezoning lots 1 & 2 of the Montezuma Court addition on East Three Notch Street); the planning commission had recommended approval and the council voted on the ordinance. Mayor reviewed legal background and criteria for Resolution 2013-29, a proposed sales tax rebate for Zaxby’s, and public comment was invited.
Key Decisions
- Motion and second to approve the October 15, 2013 meeting minutes; approval indicated by raised hands and described as unanimous in the excerpt.
- Motion and second to accept Ordinance 2013-03 (rezoning lots 1 & 2 of the Montezuma Court addition on East Three Notch Street); planning commission had recommended approval and the council conducted a vote (raised hands) with no opposition indicated in the excerpt.
Notable Discussion
- A resident objected to the rezoning location, noting the site is surrounded by homes and expressing a preference for a commercially zoned location.
- Mayor provided history of Amendment 725 to the Alabama Constitution and described prior sales-tax rebate uses in the city.
- Mayor and staff outlined criteria for sales-tax rebates (business must request rebate, significant investment cited as $1.5 million for Zaxby’s, rebate continues only while business remains open and matches approved sales).
- Members of the public expressed concerns about perceived favoritism regarding the proposed Zaxby’s rebate.
Action Items
- Record approval of the October 15, 2013 meeting minutes in the council record.
- Record the council’s action on Ordinance 2013-03 (rezoning) per the planning commission recommendation and council vote.
- Receive timed public comments and continue deliberation on Resolution 2013-29 (proposed sales tax rebate for Zaxby’s) per the advertised procedure.