20171218 Andalusia City Council Meeting December 18 2017
Date: 2017-12-18 Type: Regular Meeting
Quick Summary
Council approved the December 5, 2017 meeting minutes. The council adopted Resolution 2017-35 to adjust utility board pay, with Mr. Powell abstaining due to board membership. The council approved purchasing two police computers and two monitors for $5,851.93 to be paid from the city’s capital account.
Key Decisions
- Approved minutes of the December 5, 2017 meeting (vote indicated by raised hands).
- Adopted Resolution No. 2017-35 adjusting utility board pay; Mr. Powell abstained due to his membership on the board.
- Approved purchase of two Dell OptiPlex All-in-One computers and two monitors for the police department for a total of $5,851.93, to be paid from the city’s capital account (unanimous).
Notable Discussion
- Mayor read Resolution 2017-35 and noted the Andalusia board salaries had not been amended since that time.
- Mayor recommended the police department needs the new computers to perform duties efficiently; cost and funding source were stated.
- Mayor recommended the council approve by acclamation adding the Tuesday after Christmas as an additional city employee holiday, with necessary personnel (police, fire, some public works) required to work.
Action Items
- Record approval of the December 5, 2017 meeting minutes in the council record.
- Implement Resolution No. 2017-35 adjusting utility board pay (per adoption).
- Process purchase of two police computers and two monitors totaling $5,851.93 from the city’s capital account.
- Consider and, if adopted, implement the additional employee holiday (Tuesday after Christmas) while maintaining necessary staffing for police, fire and select public works.