20140701 - Andalusia City Council Meeting - July 1 2014
Date: 2014-07-01 Type: Regular Meeting
Quick Summary
Council voted to approve the minutes of June 17. The council adopted Resolution 2014-10 declaring three properties nuisances. The council approved the Dollar General ABC license relocation as an off‑premises beer/wine license (no objections, three abstentions) and received notice of a preliminary ADEM grant approval for a new baling machine.
Key Decisions
- Approved minutes of the June 17 meeting (motion, second; hand/voice vote indicated all in favor).
- Adopted Resolution 2014-10 (nuisance abatements) — motion by Powell, second by Scanyers; vote indicated in favor by raised hands.
- Approved application to relocate the Dollar General ABC Board license with the stipulation of off‑premises beer/wine only — motion and second; no objections and three abstentions, resulting in passage.
Notable Discussion
- Brief explanation of the Zoning Board of Adjustments’ role and a pending petition before that board; public encouraged to consider serving on boards/commissions.
- Clarification that the Dollar General ABC license approval was for off‑premises beer/wine only.
- Announcement of a community Second Avenue event (parade) with no street traffic expected, no entry fee, and a cameo by ‘Betsy Ross.’
- City reported receiving preliminary approval from ADEM for a grant to fund a new baling machine.
Action Items
- Record approval of the June 17 meeting minutes in the official minutes.
- Enter/adopt Resolution 2014-10 (nuisance abatements) into the city record/minutes.
- Record the council’s approval of the Dollar General ABC license relocation as off‑premises beer/wine (noting no objections and three abstentions).
- Follow up on the preliminary ADEM grant approval for the baling machine (as reported).