20200218 Andalusia City Council Meeting February 18 2020
Date: 2020-02-18 Type: Regular Meeting
Quick Summary
Council approved the minutes as presented. The council adopted Resolution 2020-0-5 awarding the low bid to JM Jackson ($55,666.90) for two police vehicles and directed staff to order the vehicles. Council approved an HR resolution to adopt pay and classification plans and to appropriate funds for implementation in FY2020; raises will begin with the first pay period in March. The mayor recommended John A. Taylor and Jimmy Black to fill vacancies on the Industrial Development Board.
Key Decisions
- Approved the presented meeting minutes (unanimous by raised hands).
- Adopted Resolution 2020-0-5 awarding purchase of two police vehicles to JM Jackson for $55,666.90 (low bid); motion seconded and approved unanimously.
- Approved HR resolution (HR 2020-0-0 as cited) to adopt pay and classification plans and to appropriate funds for implementation in the remainder of FY2020; approval was unanimous. (Transcript references differing cost figures.)
Notable Discussion
- Staff noted JM Jackson’s bid was lower than other local bids and lower than the state contract price; one bid was received late and was not considered.
- The pay/classification plan includes the previously adopted 3% cost-of-living allowance and will give council greater control over future wage adjustments.
- Implementation timing: wage adjustments under the plan are to be reflected beginning the first pay period in March.
Action Items
- Record the approved minutes in the city records.
- Place order with JM Jackson for the two police vehicles per Resolution 2020-0-5.
- Appropriate necessary funds to departments to implement the approved pay and classification plans for the remainder of FY2020 (transcript cites appropriation figures).
- Consider formal appointment of John A. Taylor and Jimmy Black to fill vacancies on the Industrial Development Board (mayoral recommendations received).