20160621 Andalusia City Council Meeting June 21 2016
Date: 2016-06-21 Type: Regular Meeting
Quick Summary
Council approved the May 17 and June 7, 2016 meeting minutes. The council adopted Ordinance 21608 (2016 back-to-school sales tax holiday). It authorized purchase of a police vehicle digital video system from TCS Ware, Inc. for $20,532.25 from the capital account and approved a $140,000 capital appropriation for Candyland equipment. The council also approved an Alabama ABC license application for Freedom and received notice of a $26,250 ADEM grant for 10 recycling trailers.
Key Decisions
- Approved the May 17, 2016 and June 7, 2016 meeting minutes (approved by raising hands).
- Adopted Ordinance 21608 — 2016 back-to-school sales tax holiday (second reading; council vote by raised hands).
- Adopted Resolution 2016-18 to authorize purchase of a Police Vehicle Digital Video System from TCS Ware, Inc. for $20,532.25, to be funded from the capital account.
- Approved a $140,000 capital appropriation to purchase equipment for Candyland/Oakland Square/Springdale as presented by the Chamber (motion seconded and voted).
- Approved the State of Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control Board license application for ‘Freedom’ (motion seconded and adopted).
Notable Discussion
- Resolution 2016-17 (establishing use of electronic vote counting devices) was presented and put to a vote (motion and seconded).
- Resolution 2016-19 — application for a Community Development Block Grant for street resurfacing was discussed; competition for grants noted and council moved/seconded to apply.
- Jeremy McMahon (engineering firm) reported on west-side sidewalk project spending and timeline.
- Chrissy Duffy (Chamber CEO) presented requested equipment for Candyland and estimated payback/benefit; leasing history and expected recoupment discussed.
- City notified by ADEM of a $26,250 grant to purchase 10 new recycling trailers.
Action Items
- Enter approved May 17 and June 7, 2016 meeting minutes into the record.
- Finalize and execute purchase/contract with TCS Ware, Inc. for the police vehicle digital video system ($20,532.25) using capital funds.
- Process $140,000 capital appropriation and proceed with purchase of Candyland/Oakland Square/Springdale equipment as presented.
- Complete and file paperwork related to the approved Alabama ABC license application for ‘Freedom.’
- Proceed with steps to accept/use the ADEM grant ($26,250) to acquire 10 recycling trailers.