20200407 Andalusia City Council Meeting April 7 2020
Date: 2020-04-07 Type: Regular Meeting
Quick Summary
The council approved the March 17, 2020 meeting minutes. Council voted unanimously to pay $10,000 to the Bethesda House, adopted Resolution 2020-08 to implement employee furloughs, and suspended rules to pass an ordinance imposing a curfew (10:00 PM–5:00 AM) effective Friday.
Key Decisions
- Approved the minutes of the March 17, 2020 meeting (motion by Mr. Wales; seconded; approved by voice vote).
- Authorized a $10,000 payment to the Bethesda House for one year (motion by Mr. Powell; seconded by Mr. Wells; carried unanimously).
- Adopted Resolution 2020-08 to institute a furlough program for affected city employees, effective the coming Monday; council noted furloughs allow a full paycheck on the 17th while employees can register for state unemployment (seconded; carried).
- Suspended the rules by roll call and adopted an ordinance imposing a curfew (10:00 PM–5:00 AM) in addition to the mayor’s order; ordinance to take effect Friday night (motion by Mr. Powell; seconded by Mr. Mount; carried unanimously).
Notable Discussion
- Dr. Allison Jacksonwood (director) presented information on the Bethesda House and requested city support for services to domestic violence victims.
- Mayor explained furlough mechanics: affected employees notified, furloughs to begin Monday, employees to receive a paycheck on the 17th and can apply for unemployment benefits.
- Council and mayor discussed legal authority under the governor’s state of emergency and referenced the governor’s order exempting religious travel.
- Mayor outlined operational impacts of reduced workforce: suspension of recycling, a two-week cycle for trash/limbs pickup, and closure of the city landfill to the public.
Action Items
- Issue $10,000 payment to the Bethesda House as approved by council.
- Implement furloughs per Resolution 2020-08; ensure affected employees are notified and assisted in registering for state unemployment benefits.
- Enforce the curfew ordinance (10:00 PM–5:00 AM) effective Friday and coordinate enforcement with the mayor’s order.
- Suspend recycling collection for the furlough period and adjust trash/limb pickup to a two-week cycle.
- Close the city landfill to the public for the duration noted by the mayor.