20140617 - Andalusia City Council Meeting - June 17 2014
Date: 2014-06-17 Type: Regular Meeting
Quick Summary
Council approved the minutes of the June 3 meeting and adopted Resolution 2014-09 to abate weeds/grass on listed properties (motion and second; vote taken). The council received an airport report on fuel margins, grant history and project delays, and heard that the south side project is nearing completion. Four openings on the Downtown Redevelopment Authority were announced and the city will solicit applicants.
Key Decisions
- Approved minutes of the June 3, 2014 meeting (motion and second; vote taken by raised hands).
- Adopted Resolution 2014-09 for abatement of public nuisance weeds/grass on the properties listed in the resolution (motion and second; vote taken; an opposition was noted).
Notable Discussion
- Airport report: fuel sales yield about $0.98 gross margin per gallon to support operations and grant activity.
- Airport grant history: since 1988 the airport has secured over $40 million in grants (for South Alabama Regional Airport).
- Airport projects: new gates were delayed to 2016 after an ADM citation for erosion; city sought FAA approval to use grant funds for repairs.
- State funding concerns: Alabama DOT was not matching FAA grants for FY2014, affecting project funding and letting schedules.
- Sidewalks and project design: sidewalks have not yet been approved for some segments; DOT is driving the letting schedule and will run the project when let.
Action Items
- Enter the approved June 3, 2014 meeting minutes into the city record.
- Proceed with abatement actions for properties listed in Resolution 2014-09.
- Solicit applicants to fill four openings on the Downtown Redevelopment Authority.
- Continue pursuing grant use and completion of airport repairs (planned for 2016) and monitor DOT matching/funding issues affecting projects.