20170815 Andalusia City Council Meeting August 15 2017
Date: 2017-08-15 Type: Regular Meeting
Quick Summary
Council approved the minutes of the August 1, 2017 meeting. The council adopted Resolution 2017-23 to apply for a Community Development Block Grant for street resurfacing, Resolution 2017-24 to pursue a police grant addressing domestic violence, and Resolution 2017-25 to abate a nuisance property on College Street. Motions were made, seconded, and approved by voice/hand vote.
Key Decisions
- Approved minutes of the August 1, 2017 regular meeting (motion by Mr. Mount; second by Mr. Sconiers; approved by raised-hand vote).
- Adopted Resolution 2017-23 — Community Development Block Grant application for street resurfacing (motion by Mr. Sconyers; second by Mr. Wells; approved by raised-hand vote).
- Adopted Resolution 2017-24 — Police department grant application to address domestic violence (motion made and seconded; approved by raised-hand vote).
- Adopted Resolution 2017-25 — Abatement of a nuisance property (grass/weeds) on College Street (motion by Ms. Griffin; second by Mr. Powell; approved by raised-hand vote).
Notable Discussion
- A 4-H representative described recent programs funded by grants (coding, kayaking, summer camp, robotics) and student participation.
- Council/workshop reviewed the first draft of the fiscal year budget starting Oct 1; speaker cited approximate totals (~$18,328,000 budget; ~$1.1M surplus for contingency/capital).
- Staff recommended applying for the CDBG street resurfacing grant; noted it would be a cost-share if awarded.
- Police grant discussed as matching via in-kind services/facilities and potentially adding one part-time and one full-time position if awarded.
Action Items
- Record approval of the August 1, 2017 meeting minutes in the official record.
- Submit the Community Development Block Grant application for street resurfacing per Resolution 2017-23.
- Proceed with the police department grant application for domestic violence services per Resolution 2017-24 and document intended in-kind match.
- Initiate abatement actions for the identified nuisance property on College Street per Resolution 2017-25.