20160802 Andalusia City Council Meeting August 2 2016
Date: 2016-08-02 Type: Regular Meeting
Quick Summary
Council handled routine minutes and election certifications, appointed poll workers for the August 23 municipal election, and approved contract/procurement actions. The council unanimously authorized execution of an ADEM grant for recycling trailers and approved a $15,280 expenditure for a mobile inspection module from the capital account. Motions were made to purchase a telecommunications system and to waive a business license for a gun & knife show; these were discussed and motions were seconded.
Key Decisions
- Motion made and seconded to approve the minutes of the July 19, 2016 regular meeting.
- Motion made and seconded to authorize purchase of a telecommunications system (total reported as 111,882.70); council discussed savings, lead time, and payment timing.
- Approved expenditure of $15,280 for a mobile inspection module to be paid from the capital account (motion carried).
- Adopted Resolution 2016-26 certifying Earl V. Johnson as elected mayor (one abstention noted).
- Adopted Resolution 2016-27 certifying Will Sconyers as elected District 1 representative (abstentions noted).
- Adopted Resolution 2016-28 certifying Ralph Wells as elected District 4 representative (one abstention noted).
Notable Discussion
- Presenter described proposed telecommunications system as on the State of Alabama approved contractor list, requiring no formal bid, with no first-year support cost and estimated support savings of $561/month ($6,732/year).
- Estimated 10–12 week lead time to order and install the telecommunications equipment; payment timing could be decided later.
- ADEM grant funds ($26,250) were presented to purchase recycling trailers; contract cost coincided with grant amount.
- Reminder and discussion of upcoming municipal elections on August 23, 2016 (two council seats and one Board of Education seat).
Action Items
- Record approval of the July 19, 2016 meeting minutes.
- Authorize City Clerk to proceed with ordering the telecommunications system per the motion (purchase details reported).
- Execute the ADEM grant contract and proceed with purchase of recycling trailers using the $26,250 grant.
- Process expenditure of $15,280 from the capital account for the mobile inspection module.
- Enter adopted Resolutions 2016-26 through 2016-31 into the meeting record and certify the named elected officials.
- Implement appointment of poll workers as listed for the August 23, 2016 municipal election; remind affected voters of the election date.