20150107 - Andalusia City Council Meeting - January 6 2014
Date: 2015-01-07 Type: Regular Meeting
Quick Summary
Council approved the December 16 meeting minutes with one correction. The council adopted Resolution 2015-01 to assign a $229.66 abatement cost to the parcel at 307 Snowden Drive. The TAP sidewalk project will be placed on the agenda for action no later than the second meeting in February. The police department’s proposed patrol-vehicle technology fees will be reviewed legally and brought back for the second meeting in January.
Key Decisions
- Approved the minutes of the December 16 meeting with one correction (motion and second; vote indicated by raised hands).
- Adopted Resolution 2015-01 assigning an abatement cost of $229.66 to the parcel at 307 Snowden Drive (motion by Ms. Griffin; second by Mr. Powell; unanimous vote).
- Agreed to place the TAP sidewalk program on the agenda for action no later than the second council meeting in February.
- Requested legal review and directed that information on proposed police patrol-vehicle technology fees and any needed ordinance amendment be provided for the second meeting in January.
Notable Discussion
- A correction to the December 16 minutes from the prior workshop was noted before approval.
- TAP sidewalk program: council discussed design and timing issues with the engineering firm and the need to authorize further engineering action to meet grant obligations and avoid losing the grant.
- Police chief presented the idea of new fees to fund patrol-vehicle technology; council was advised a legal review is needed and an ordinance amendment will likely be required.
Action Items
- Record approval of the December 16 meeting minutes with the noted correction.
- Enter/attach the $229.66 abatement cost from Resolution 2015-01 to the ad valorem tax bill for 307 Snowden Drive when billed next year.
- Place the TAP sidewalk project on the agenda for the second council meeting in February for final action.
- Obtain legal review and prepare ordinance amendment/options for proposed police patrol-vehicle technology fees for consideration at the second meeting in January.