20180605 Andalusia City Council Meeting June 5 2018
Date: 2018-06-05 Type: Regular Meeting
Quick Summary
Council approved the May 15, 2018 meeting minutes and funded $2,500 from contingency to assist the Chamber with GI Jam entertainment sound. The council adopted HR Resolution 2018-002 (amending employee strength) and announced engagement of Tommy Agee; they also adopted Resolution 2018-003 (employee performance appraisal). Council approved about $20,000 from capital to upgrade the Bright Beginnings building and to bring Head Start into that facility, with an estimated annual $25,000 utilities/maintenance cost. The council approved Resolution 2018-22 to abate five Newsom parcels.
Key Decisions
- Approved minutes of the May 15, 2018 meeting (motion by Mr. Wells; second by Mr. Sconiers; vote by raised hands).
- Authorized $2,500 from contingency to assist the Chamber of Commerce with GI Jam 2018 entertainment budget (motion by Mr. Wells; second by Mr. Powell; vote by raised hands).
- Adopted HR Resolution 2018-002 amending the employee strength plan (motion made and seconded; adoption carried). Announced engagement/contract of Mr. Tommy Agee to the director position referenced.
- Authorized approximately $20,000 from the capital account to upgrade the Bright Beginnings building and approved bringing the Head Start program into that building; council noted an estimated $25,000/year utilities and maintenance cost and expressed this represents a savings compared to prior obligations (motion made and seconded; vote carried).
- Adopted Resolution 2018-22 to abate five Newsom parcels (motion made and seconded; vote by raised hands).
- Adopted HR Resolution 2018-003 approving the employee performance appraisal system (motion made; second by Mr. Powell; vote was unanimous).
Notable Discussion
- Chamber requested $2,500 increase to cover larger sound equipment to project band sound to larger crowds.
- Proposal to upgrade Bright Beginnings for Head Start included an approximate $20,000 capital outlay and an estimated $25,000/year for utilities and maintenance, cited as a $50,000 savings compared to previous $75,000 obligation.
- Weed abatement report recommended action on the listed properties (Newsom parcels).
- Implementation of an employee performance appraisal system was discussed in conjunction with Resolution 2018-003.
Action Items
- Record approval of the May 15, 2018 meeting minutes.
- Pay $2,500 from contingency to assist the Chamber of Commerce for GI Jam 2018 entertainment expenses.
- Implement HR Resolution 2018-002 (amend employee strength) and finalize engagement/appointment paperwork for Mr. Tommy Agee.
- Allocate approximately $20,000 from the capital account for Bright Beginnings upgrades and proceed with moving the Head Start program into the building; budget for ongoing utilities/maintenance (~$25,000/year).
- Implement Resolution 2018-22 to abate the five Newsom parcels.
- Adopt and begin implementing the employee performance appraisal system per Resolution 2018-003.