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20151006 Andalusia City Council Meeting October 6 2015

Council approved Sept. 15 minutes; approved two $10,000 contingency payments retroactive to Sept. 2015; approved abatements resolutions and adopted the 2016 budget; approved an ABC special-events license.

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20151006 Andalusia City Council Meeting October 6 2015

Date: 2015-10-06 Type: Regular Meeting

Quick Summary

Council approved the September 15, 2015 meeting minutes and approved two $10,000 contingency retroactive payments (professional fees and A‑Town Band Festival sponsorship). The council approved Resolution 2015-55 (abatement for two properties) and adopted a resolution approving the 2016 budget; a special-events ABC license for the Alabama Wildlife Federation was approved with three abstentions. A board appointment was postponed.

Key Decisions

  • Approved the minutes of the September 15, 2015 meeting (motion, second; hand/voice vote).
  • Approved payment of $10,000 for professional fees retroactive to September 2015, to be taken from contingency (motion, second; hand/voice vote).
  • Approved a $10,000 sponsorship to the A Town Band Festival retroactive to September 2015, to be taken from contingency (motion, second; hand/voice vote).
  • Approved Resolution 2015-55 to abate grass/weeds at two properties (Presswood Bridge Road; corner of Bruton and William Street) — motion carried unanimously (hand/voice vote).
  • Motion made and vote taken on Resolution 2015-56 assigning costs for about 10 past abatements (motion by Mr. Powell; hand/voice vote taken).
  • Adopted a resolution approving the 2016 city budget (identified in transcript as Resolution 2015-56); motion seconded by Mr. Wells and the motion carried (hand/voice vote).

Notable Discussion

  • Mayor/Council discussed taking two contingency items retroactive to last year because the payments had already been made.
  • Council described the proposed 2016 budget as a ‘lean’ budget with staff noting revenue, operating expense, capital and contingency figures.
  • One board appointment was tabled to consider an additional interested applicant.

Action Items

  • Record approval of the September 15, 2015 meeting minutes in the official record.
  • Process $10,000 professional fee payment and $10,000 A Town Band Festival sponsorship from contingency retroactive to September 2015.
  • Implement abatements per Resolution 2015-55 and assign/assess costs per the motion on Resolution 2015-56 for past abatements.
  • Implement the adopted 2016 budget as approved by council resolution.
  • Issue the special-events Alcoholic Beverage Control license for the Alabama Wildlife Federation (approved with three abstentions).

Full Transcript

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