20200317 Andalusia City Council Meeting March 17 2020
Date: 2020-03-17 Type: Regular Meeting
Quick Summary
Council unanimously approved the March 6, 2020 minutes. Ordinance 2020-01 (updated flood damage prevention ordinance required by FEMA/AL DECA) was adopted unanimously. Ordinance 2020-02 (declare 8 acres surplus related to a proposed lease/swap) was read as a first reading and deferred to the next meeting. Resolution 2020 (application for a TAP sidewalk grant around the high school block) was approved unanimously.
Key Decisions
- Approved minutes of the March 6, 2020 meeting (unanimous hand/voice vote).
- Adopted Ordinance 2020-01 (updated Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance required by FEMA/AL DECA); council voted in favor (unanimous).
- Ordinance 2020-02 (declare 8 acres surplus for property tied to IDB/lease with Covenant Casket) was presented as a first reading and not adopted; council deferred further action to the next meeting.
- Adopted Resolution 2020 to apply for a TAP grant for sidewalks and street improvements around the Andalusia High School/junior high block (motion/second; unanimous vote).
Notable Discussion
- Mayor noted the flood ordinance update is needed to comply with FEMA and to preserve eligibility for DECA/FEMA funding.
- Ordinance 2020-02 involves IDB-owned property, a proposed lease/swap and future lease terms with Covenant Casket; council determined there was no urgency and kept it at first reading.
- Council warned meeting schedules may change due to coronavirus and said they will notify the public of any changes.
- A guest (Jennifer) addressed the council about the expected economic impact of the coronavirus and noted city efforts are ongoing while awaiting state and federal relief actions for small businesses.
Action Items
- Record approval of the March 6, 2020 meeting minutes in the official record.
- Publish Ordinance 2020-01 as required by law so it becomes effective upon adoption/publication.
- Prepare Ordinance 2020-02 lease documentation and take up the surplus declaration/lease at the next council meeting.
- Submit the TAP grant application (Resolution 2020) for sidewalks/street improvements around the high school block.