20190820 Andalusia City Council Meeting August 20 2019
Date: 2019-08-20 Type: Regular Meeting
Quick Summary
Council approved the minutes from August 6 and adopted Ordinance 201903 declaring city property surplus. The council approved Resolution 2019-27 authorizing a purchase agreement for the old Coca-Cola plant and appropriating contingency funds, adopted Resolution 2019-28 for grass/weed abatements on nuisance properties, and adopted Resolution 2019-29 (city street work plan required by ALDOT).
Key Decisions
- Approved minutes of the August 6 meeting (motion by Ms. Griffin; second by Mr. Sch; vote: all in favor).
- Adopted Ordinance No. 201903 declaring certain city property surplus (motion by Mr. Mount; second by Mr. Powell; motion carried).
- Approved Resolution 2019-27 authorizing a purchase agreement with Kim and Kyle Bogardner for the old Coca-Cola plant and authorizing execution of the contract by the mayor and clerk (motion by Mr. Wells; resolution approved).
- Appropriated contingency funds in Resolution 2019-27: up to $150,000 for contingencies related to the purchase contract and $50,000 to complete architectural plans (as stated in the resolution).
- Adopted Resolution 2019-28 to abate nuisance properties for grass/weed violations (motion by Mr. Wells; adopted unanimously).
- Adopted Resolution 2019-29 approving the city street/road work plan required by the Department of Transportation (motion by Mr. S.C.; second by Mr. Mal; motion carried).
Notable Discussion
- Resolution 2019-27 text was read describing the Bogardners’ plan for a family-oriented upscale venue featuring a tap house serving craft beer, food, games, music and other entertainment as an economic development project.
- Council referenced Amendment 725 to the Alabama Constitution as authority for municipal involvement in property/economic development and for granting aid.
- There was public comment/concern noted about alcohol (references to beer/wine) and mention of opening the matter to public input.
Action Items
- Enter approvals (minutes, ordinance, and resolutions) into the city council meeting minutes.
- Mayor and clerk to execute the purchase agreement with Kim and Kyle Bogardner per Resolution 2019-27.
- Appropriate up to $150,000 in contingency funds and $50,000 for architectural plans as provided in Resolution 2019-27.
- Proceed with grass/weed abatements on the identified nuisance properties per Resolution 2019-28.
- Implement and file the adopted city street/road work plan required by the Department of Transportation per Resolution 2019-29.