20151102 Andalusia City Council Meeting November 2 2015
Date: 2015-11-02 Type: Regular Meeting
Quick Summary
The council approved the October 20 meeting minutes with one correction. Members authorized purchase of a front-end loader for Public Works (~$167,000) to be paid from the capital account and approved interim financing to temporarily refinance airport debt with PNC. The council adopted Resolution 2015-60 (abatements) and Resolution 2015-61 setting abatement costs for four properties, and approved an Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control license.
Key Decisions
- Approved minutes of the October 20 meeting with one correction (motion, second, hand/voice vote).
- Authorized purchase of a front-end loader for the Public Works Department (~$167,000) to be paid from the capital account and purchased off the state bid list (motion, second, carried).
- Adopted Resolution 2015-60 relating to abatements for two properties (motion, second, carried).
- Adopted Resolution 2015-61 setting abatement costs for four properties (costs $55.08 to $70.68) (motion, second, carried).
- Approved an Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control license (motion by Mr. Wells; carried).
- Approved an interim financing arrangement to temporarily refinance airport debt with PNC (motion by Mr. Powell; second; carried).
Notable Discussion
- Council noted remaining equipment-financing options; Public Works director changed preference on a dozer so action on that item was deferred.
- The front-end loader purchase was discussed as approximately $167,000 and to be taken from the capital account and procured via state bid.
- Resolution 2015-61 specifies assessed abatement costs ranging from $55.08 to $70.68 for four parcels.
Action Items
- Record approval of the October 20 meeting minutes with the noted correction.
- Proceed with procurement of the front-end loader from the capital account (state bid).
- Enter/adopt Resolution 2015-60 (abatements) into the record.
- Enter/adopt Resolution 2015-61 and assess/record the specified abatement costs for the four parcels.
- Process the approved Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control license.
- Finalize interim financing arrangement with PNC to temporarily refinance the airport debt.