20190806 Andalusia City Council Meeting August 6 2019
Date: 2019-08-06 Type: Regular Meeting
Quick Summary
Council unanimously approved the July 16, 2019 minutes and accepted the 2018 audit for presentation. The council set a public hearing (Aug 20) on an ordinance to sell/rehab the old Cone plant on Church Street and approved Resolution 201926 to abate weeds at a College Street property. Council waived business license fees for event vendors and approved a letter committing to cover up to one‑third of $280,000 for a roof replacement if default occurs.
Key Decisions
- Approved minutes of the July 16, 2019 regular meeting (motion by Mr. Scanders; approved by raised‑hand vote).
- Accepted the 2018 audit report of the city’s finances (motion; second by Mr. Powell; all in favor).
- No action tonight on the ordinance for the old Cone plant (Church Street); public hearing scheduled for August 20 for consideration of sale/purchase agreement with third parties Kyle and Kim Plumgarger.
- Adopted Resolution 201926 to abate weeds/grass on the College Street property (motion and second; all in favor).
- Approved waiving business license fees for vendors at the noted event (motion by Mr. Wells; second by Mr. Con; carried).
- Approved a letter of resolution to cover, in the event of default, up to one‑third of $280,000 to replace the roof on the Humaki building (motion, second, all in favor).
Notable Discussion
- Mayor requested audit approval so it can be presented to the standard recorder next week.
- Council discussed a proposed sale/rehab of the old Cone plant on Church Street to Kyle and Kim Plumgarger; city has owned the building since 2013 and would invest up to $150,000 for demolition/architect/roof with a 20‑year note and a one‑year interest grace period.
- Staff noted the property subject to Resolution 201926 is located on College Street and recommended abatement of weeds/grass.
Action Items
- Enter the accepted 2018 audit into the city council minutes and prepare it for presentation to the standard recorder next week.
- Hold a public hearing on August 20 regarding the ordinance to sell/rehab the Church Street property.
- Proceed with weed/grass abatement at the College Street property per Resolution 201926.
- Implement the waiver of business license fees for vendors at the specified event for this year.
- Issue the approved letter of resolution committing to cover up to one‑third of $280,000 for the Humaki building roof replacement in the event of default.