20190305 Andalusia City Council Meeting March 5 2019
Date: 2019-03-05 Type: Regular Meeting
Quick Summary
A motion (item not specified in the excerpt) was moved by Mr. Wells, seconded by Mr. Madis, and approved by raised hands. The council adopted a resolution declaring recreation/leisure department equipment surplus (transcript references both 201906 and 20001906) and approved nominations for a voting delegate and two alternates to the Alabama League of Municipalities annual meeting. The council authorized seeking bids to modernize the swimming facility and indicated approval for reappointing Mr. Jones to the utility board for a full term.
Key Decisions
- Motion by Mr. Wells, second by Mr. Madis to accept and approve (item not specified in transcript excerpt); council voted in favor (raised hands).
- Adopted resolution declaring recreation/leisure department equipment surplus (transcript references resolution 201906 and later 20001906); approved by raised-hand vote.
- Nominations for a voting delegate and first and second alternates to the Alabama League of Municipalities annual meeting were made (nomination by Mr. Wells), seconded, and approved.
- Authorized seeking bids for upgrades/modernization of the swimming facility; motion made, seconded, and approved. Bids to be returned to council (expected in about a month).
- Reappointment of Mr. Jones to the utility board for a full term was presented and approved by raised hands.
Notable Discussion
- Parks foreman reported the equipment had been used long-term and was worn out; declaring it surplus would allow sale and recoup funds for the department budget.
- The swimming facility needs upgrades/modernization to improve comfort for swimmers and accompanying family members.
- Estimated costs have already been considered and the administration expects to bring formal bids back to council in about a month.
Action Items
- Record approval of the unspecified motion in the meeting minutes.
- Enter and implement the resolution declaring leisure/recreation equipment surplus and proceed with disposal/sale so proceeds can be returned to the department budget.
- Notify and record the appointed voting delegate and first and second alternates for the Alabama League of Municipalities annual meeting.
- Solicit bids for swimming facility upgrades/modernization and return bids to council (expected in ~1 month).
- Record the reappointment of Mr. Jones to the utility board for a full term.