20140318 - Andalusia City Council Meeting - March 18, 2014
Date: 2014-03-18 Type: Regular Meeting
Quick Summary
Council approved the minutes of the March 4 meeting and adopted Human Resources Amendment Request 2014-002 to implement personnel changes in the Police Department (motion, second; vote by raised hands). Council adopted Resolution 2014-03 expressing the city’s support for the Forever Wild trail project (motion, second; reported unanimous). The council held the first reading of Ordinance 2014-02 (back-to-school sales tax holiday for Aug 1–3); no final vote was taken.
Key Decisions
- Approved minutes of the March 4 meeting (motion, second; vote by raised hands).
- Adopted Human Resources Amendment Request 2014-002 (personnel changes for the Police Department); adoption put into effect immediately (motion, second; vote by raised hands).
- Adopted Resolution 2014-03 expressing city support for the Forever Wild designation for the trail project to pursue title, access, and improvements to the abandoned railroad (motion, second; reported unanimous).
- Conducted first reading of Ordinance 2014-02 (back-to-school sales tax holiday scheduled for Aug 1–3); no adoption tonight.
Notable Discussion
- Resolution 2014-03 aims to support efforts to gain title to, access to, and improvements of the abandoned railroad, with Forever Wild to be approached about leading the effort.
- Mayor discussed long-range planning responsibilities and noted the city budget is around $14 million and the utility budget is significantly larger.
- Council noted questions received from second graders (including queries about running the city and attracting restaurants).
Action Items
- Record approval of the March 4 meeting minutes in the official record.
- Implement the personnel changes under Human Resources Amendment Request 2014-002 immediately.
- Proceed with support for the Forever Wild trail effort and approach Forever Wild about taking leadership to pursue title/access/improvements to the abandoned railroad.
- Schedule final consideration/vote on Ordinance 2014-02 (back-to-school sales tax holiday) at a subsequent meeting before the state submission deadline.