20200505 Andalusia City Council Meeting May 5 2020
Date: 2020-05-05 Type: Regular Meeting
Quick Summary
Council unanimously approved the April 21, 2020 minutes with a correction noting Hazel Griffin attended by telephone. Two ordinances (credit-card payments for city fees — first reading; Ordinance 2020-05, back-to-school sales tax holiday — first reading) were presented for first reading and will be taken up at the next meeting. Council declared two 1995 police vehicles surplus and unanimously awarded a $49,919.52 contract to Robbie’s Dozer and Construction Services for seal-coating and restriping the downtown square, to be paid from the gasoline tax fund.
Key Decisions
- Approved minutes of April 21, 2020 with correction that Hazel Griffin was present by telephone (unanimous).
- First reading held for an ordinance to authorize credit card payments for city services/fees; second reading/vote scheduled for next meeting.
- First reading of Ordinance 2020-05 to authorize the 2020 back-to-school sales tax holiday (dates noted as July 17–19); second reading/vote scheduled for next meeting.
- Declared two Police Department vehicles surplus: 1995 Chevrolet P30 van and 1995 Chevrolet S10 pickup truck (unanimous).
- Awarded contract to Robbie’s Dozer and Construction Services for seal-coating and restriping the square and one-block stretches off the square in the amount of $49,919.52, to be paid from the gasoline tax fund (motion by Mr. Wells; second by Ms. Griffin; unanimous).
Notable Discussion
- Council discussed deteriorated striping and pedestrian-safety concerns on the downtown square and nearby one-block streets; proposal was to apply a two-coat seal coat and heavy reflective striping.
- Only one estimate was received for the seal-coat project; scope cited approximately 95,316 square feet.
- Chief recommended declaring two aged, nonfunctional police vehicles surplus so they can be sold and proceeds returned to city funds.
- Mayor reported a law-enforcement meeting held earlier that day addressing a recent increase in vehicle burglaries in and around Andalusia and Covington County.
Action Items
- Record correction to April 21, 2020 minutes showing Hazel Griffin present by telephone.
- Place both ordinances (credit-card payments and Ordinance 2020-05 sales tax holiday) on the agenda for second reading and vote at the next council meeting.
- Proceed with surplus declaration process and disposition/sale of the 1995 Chevrolet P30 van and 1995 Chevrolet S10 pickup truck per statutory requirements; return proceeds to city funds.
- Execute contract with Robbie’s Dozer and Construction Services for $49,919.52 for seal-coating and restriping the square; fund from the gasoline tax fund.