20151020 Andalusia City Council Meeting October 20 2015
Date: 2015-10-20 Type: Regular Meeting
Quick Summary
Council approved the October 6 meeting minutes and authorized execution of an inmate-housing agreement with the Covenant County Commission and sheriff’s department. The council approved an animal shelter contract (year-to-year) and authorized $9,240 from contingency for related material costs. Resolutions adopted include two abatements (including 405 Opp Ave) and Resolution 2015-59 awarding 21 golf carts to Yamaha for $39,270; the council also approved purchase of a Caterpillar backhoe (~$89,410) from the capital reserve fund, reappointed Nancy Hammett to the library board, and moved the November meeting date to November 2.
Key Decisions
- Approved the minutes of the October 6 meeting (motion, second, hand/voice vote).
- Approved and authorized execution of an inmate-housing agreement with the Covenant County Commission and the sheriff’s department (motion and second; adoption confirmed by hand/voice vote).
- Approved a year-to-year animal shelter contract with the Covenant County Commission and will send the contract to the county for execution (motion and second; adopted).
- Authorized $9,240 for material costs (Sharon Williams) to come from contingency because it was not budgeted (motion, second, adopted).
- Adopted Resolution 2015-58 for abatement actions (including property at 405 Opp Ave for weeds/grass); motion passed with one opposed.
- Adopted Resolution 2015-59 awarding a 36-month golf cart bid to Yamaha for 21 carts at $39,270; approved purchase of a Caterpillar backhoe for approximately $89,410 to be funded from the capital reserve fund.
Notable Discussion
- Visitors provided an update on the Bethesda House to the council.
- Animal shelter contract is year-by-year and would provide the county paying the city approximately $15,000 per year for bringing animals to the city shelter (as described).
- Material cost of $9,240 was identified and noted as unbudgeted, prompting use of contingency funds.
- Discussion noted two additional pieces of equipment (a tractor and a loader) and related financing options; council deferred action on those items.
Action Items
- Send the approved animal shelter contract to the Covenant County Commission for execution.
- Execute the approved inmate-housing agreement with the Covenant County Commission and sheriff’s department.
- Record the October 6 minutes as approved in the meeting record.
- Authorize transfer of $9,240 from contingency for the identified material cost.
- Authorize purchase of the Caterpillar backhoe (~$89,410) from the capital reserve fund and proceed with acquisition.
- Reappoint Nancy Hammett to the library board and move the November council meeting from November 3 to November 2.