20140121 - Andalusia City Council Meeting - January 21 2014
Date: 2014-01-21 Type: Regular Meeting
Quick Summary
A motion and second were made to accept the January 7, 2014 meeting minutes. An annexation ordinance item was determined to be premature and removed from the agenda. Staff (including Water/Sewer Dept. head Mike Boland and Tim Gliston) reviewed a DOT-controlled roadway project showing proposed sanitary sewer, noting right-of-way constraints and an uncertain bid/start schedule.
Key Decisions
- Motion and second to accept the minutes of the January 7, 2014 meeting (no vote details recorded in excerpt).
- Annexation ordinance item removed/postponed from the agenda because staff are not ready to present it to council.
Notable Discussion
- Maps presented show proposed new sanitary sewer alignment related to a DOT project.
- The project is controlled by the State Department of Transportation and must remain within existing right-of-way; city has no funds to purchase additional right-of-way.
- Engineers had hoped for bid letting in June with construction starting late summer/early fall, but speakers cautioned significant delays are likely and bid letting may occur after June.
- Work on the project has begun and Water/Sewer Dept. head Mike Boland and Tim Gliston were present to discuss details.
Action Items
- Record the council action on the January 7, 2014 minutes.
- Hold the annexation ordinance until staff indicates it is ready for council consideration.
- Continue to monitor DOT bid letting and project schedule and report updates to the council when available.