20180904 Andalusia City Council Meeting September 4 2018
Date: 2018-09-04 Type: Regular Meeting
Quick Summary
Council approved the previous meeting minutes and issued a proclamation declaring September 2018 as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. The council approved Resolution 2018-36 to abate weeds/grass on 12 properties. Members approved purchases of three police vehicles with equipment and a John Deere skid steer, funded from the capital account; procurement noted use of the state bid list for the police vehicles.
Key Decisions
- Motion and second to approve the prior meeting minutes; council voted in favor (hand/voice vote).
- Proclamation declared September 2018 as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month (proclaimed by the mayor on behalf of the council).
- Motion and second to approve Resolution 2018-36 authorizing weed/grass abatements on 12 listed properties; council approved (hand vote).
- Motion and second to approve purchase of three police lease vehicles (including equipment and cameras) and a John Deere skid steer for the street department, with funds to be taken from the capital account; council approved (hand vote).
Notable Discussion
- Council noted the police vehicles and associated equipment are on the Alabama state bid list, allowing purchase without a formal local bid process.
- Discussion indicated the skid steer may require a separate bidding process (uncertain from transcript).
- Background remarks on childhood cancer and the ‘Buckets of Smiles’ nonprofit were provided in support of the proclamation.
Action Items
- Record approval of the previous meeting minutes in the council minutes.
- Enter the Childhood Cancer Awareness Month proclamation into the city records/minutes.
- Proceed with abatements on the 12 properties listed in Resolution 2018-36.
- Authorize procurement of three police vehicles with equipment and cameras and a John Deere skid steer, charged to the capital account.
- Staff to ensure compliance with bidding requirements for the skid steer (follow state/local procurement rules as applicable).