20170221 Andalusia City Council Meeting February 21 2017
Date: 2017-02-21 Type: Regular Meeting
Quick Summary
Council approved the previous meeting minutes (motion by Mr. Wells, second by Mr. Sconiers, hand vote). Ordinance 2017.01 received first reading to amend garbage/curbside trash fees (proposed increase from $15 to $20/month); no final vote was taken. Council adopted Resolution 2017.05 declaring a 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe surplus and to put it up for auction (motion, second by Powell; vote indicated unanimous).
Key Decisions
- Approved prior meeting minutes with one minor correction (motion by Mr. Wells; second by Mr. Sconiers; council signaled approval by hand vote).
- Ordinance 2017.01 received first reading to amend garbage and curbside trash removal fees (proposal noted to increase household garbage/curbside trash from $15 to $20 per month); no final vote taken.
- Adopted Resolution 2017.05 to declare the 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe surplus and to put the vehicle up for auction (motion made, second by Powell; council vote indicated unanimous).
Notable Discussion
- Mayor explained Ordinance 2017.01 would amend garbage/trash collection and landfill fees and cited the proposed increase from $15 to $20 per month for household garbage and curbside trash removal.
- Council discussed potential changes to the city’s recycling program; recycling is currently provided as a service and is not covered by an ordinance.
- Public comments were invited regarding the ordinance and recycling program.
Action Items
- Enter approval of the prior meeting minutes (with the noted minor correction) into the record.
- Proceed with the ordinance process for Ordinance 2017.01 (first reading completed; schedule for a future council meeting for further consideration/vote).
- Implement Resolution 2017.05: declare the 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe surplus and arrange for auction; proceeds to be returned to the city general fund as described.
- Solicit and consider public comments on the proposed garbage/trash fee changes and any recycling program modifications.