20151215 Andalusia City Council Meeting December 15 2015
Date: 2015-12-15 Type: Regular Meeting
Quick Summary
Council approved the December 1, 2015 meeting minutes by hand vote. The council adopted Resolution 2015-67 setting abatement costs for seven properties and ordered those costs to be assessed to the properties’ ad valorem bills. The council approved purchasing a public works vehicle (~$23,000) from the capital fund and appointed Mr. Taylor to the Industrial Development Board. A parking ordinance received its first reading for later consideration.
Key Decisions
- Approved minutes of the December 1, 2015 regular meeting (hand vote).
- Adopted Resolution 2015-67 setting the cost of abatements on seven properties; costs to be assigned to each property’s ad valorem bill (council indicated unanimous approval).
- Approved purchase of a public works vehicle for approximately $23,000 to be paid from the capital fund; vehicle to be purchased off the state bid list (approved by hand vote).
- Appointed Mr. Taylor to the Industrial Development Board (council indicated unanimous approval).
- Held first reading of a parking ordinance regulating city parking lots; second reading to be scheduled for later consideration.
Notable Discussion
- Abatement process described as a continuation carried on during this administration and the past four years.
- Abatement costs mentioned as ranging roughly from about $118 down to the mid-$60s.
- Vehicle purchase will come from the capital fund and be procured via the state bid list so separate bidding is not required.
- Parking ordinance prompted by problems with non-residents trashing municipal parking lots; ordinance intended to give police additional enforcement tools.
- Public works will identify areas most in need of cleanup and continue outreach asking the public to keep properties clean.
Action Items
- Record approval of the December 1, 2015 meeting minutes.
- Assess and place Resolution 2015-67 abatement costs on the respective properties’ ad valorem tax bills for collection next year.
- Proceed with purchase of the public works vehicle (~$23,000) from the capital fund using the state bid list.
- Schedule second reading and further consideration of the parking ordinance at a future council meeting.
- Public Works to identify the most needy areas for cleanup and continue public outreach to reduce littering.