20180821 Andalusia City Council Meeting August 21 2018
Date: 2018-08-21 Type: Regular Meeting
Quick Summary
Council approved the minutes as presented. The council adopted Resolution 2018-33, the 2019 fiscal year budget (total expenses $17,852,000; includes a 3% one-time COLA), to take effect Oct. 1; the vote was unanimous. The council also adopted Resolution 2018-34 to support a Jack’s Family Restaurants LP project (approx. $2M investment; ~1.5-acre site); the vote was unanimous.
Key Decisions
- Approved meeting minutes as presented (motion by Mr. Wells; second by Mr. Sconyers); unanimous hand/voice vote.
- Adopted Resolution 2018-33 — 2019 fiscal year budget (expenses $17,852,000; includes a 3% one-time COLA); motion by Mr. Powell; approved unanimously by raised-hand vote. Budget to take effect Oct. 1.
- Adopted Resolution 2018-34 — economic development project for Jack’s Family Restaurants LP (approximately $2 million investment, ~1.5-acre site; under option contract); motion by Mr. Powell, second by Mr. Scanders; approved unanimously by raised-hand vote.
Notable Discussion
- Budget highlights noted: fiscal year Oct. 1–Sept. 30, $17,852,000 in expenses (~2% over prior year), a one-time 3% COLA for eligible employees, and preservation of adequate reserves to maintain the city’s A+ credit rating.
- Mayor/staff credited department heads and employees for keeping expenses low and said the city is in a very strong financial position.
- Details presented for the Jack’s Family Restaurants project: site under option, goal to begin construction mid–late September and open in February, initial seating expected around 60–65.
Action Items
- Implement the adopted 2019 fiscal year budget effective Oct. 1 and continue operating under the 2018 budget through the end of September.
- Carry out the terms of Resolution 2018-34 to facilitate the Jack’s Family Restaurants project and advance toward the stated construction/opening timeline.
- Proceed to consider Resolution 2018-35 (abatement) — next item on the agenda.