20160906 Andalusia City Council Meeting September 6 2016
Date: 2016-09-06 Type: Regular Meeting
Quick Summary
Council approved the August 16 and August 30, 2016 meeting minutes. Council authorized entering an agreement with CG Engineers to prepare a corrective action plan for the old landfill (estimated scope/cost $34,000). The council moved to close a public hearing and adopt an abatement resolution for a structurally compromised building; Res. 2016-36 (weed/grass abatements on four properties) was approved, and action was taken to assess abatement costs under Res. 2016-37 (listed costs).
Key Decisions
- Approved the minutes for the August 16 and August 30, 2016 meetings (motion and second; hand/voice vote).
- Authorized entering into an agreement with CG Engineers to prepare a corrective action plan for the old landfill with an estimated cost of $34,000 (motion/second; approved).
- Moved to close the public hearing and adopt a resolution to abate a structurally compromised building cited under the city ordinance (motion/second; council voted in favor).
- Approved Resolution 2016-36 to abate weeds and grasses on four properties (motion by Mr. Griffin, seconded; all in favor, no negative votes).
- Motion and second to approve Resolution 2016-37 to assess abatement costs of $58.07, $45.49, and $74.69 on specified properties (motion and second recorded).
Notable Discussion
- Mayor noted he had signed a Purple Heart City proclamation and asked Mr. Christensen to lead the associated hearing/process.
- A structural engineer previously inspected a deteriorating building and found it structurally sound at that time; subsequent removal of portions of the roof and walls raised new safety concerns.
- City staff identified two buildings (one on Paris Street and the adjacent James Store) as candidates for abatement work.
- Questions were raised about closing the adjacent street for public safety and whether that action required a public hearing under the ordinance.
Action Items
- Enter into agreement and have CG Engineers prepare the corrective action plan for the old landfill (scope and estimated cost ~$34,000).
- Close the public hearing and implement the resolution to abate the identified structurally compromised building(s) per the mayor’s recommendation and ordinance.
- Proceed with abatement of weeds/grass on the four properties under Resolution 2016-36.
- Assess and record abatement costs of $58.07, $45.49, and $74.69 on the respective properties for collection via property tax liens under Resolution 2016-37.
- Defer consideration of uniform contract bid results and return the item with additional information at the next council meeting.