20210601 Andalusia City Council Meeting June 1 2021
Date: 2021-06-01 Type: Regular Meeting
Quick Summary
Council approved the presented meeting minutes. The council adopted Ordinance 202105 to adjust the municipal election calendar to comply with recent state law changes affecting school board election terms. The council approved a $1,500 payment from the contingency fund to the Alabama Junior Ro. Association and approved a bid for security equipment discussed in executive session.
Key Decisions
- Approved meeting minutes (date referenced in discussion: 10-18-2021).
- Adopted Ordinance 202105 to adjust the municipal election calendar to comply with state law changes; motion by Mr. Nicks, second by Mr. Wells; council voted in favor (hand/voice vote).
- Approved a $1,500 appropriation from the contingency fund to the Alabama Junior Ro. Association; council voted in favor (hand/voice vote).
- Approved a bid for security equipment for city employees related to matters discussed in executive session; council voted in favor (hand/voice vote).
Notable Discussion
- Ordinance 202105 was presented as necessary to align municipal election calendar and board of education terms with recent Alabama legislative changes.
- The $1,500 request was described as supporting educational and safety programs for youngsters; funds to come from the contingency fund.
- Council had met in executive session on city security matters and subsequently considered a bid for security equipment; approval was for the bid only, not for the underlying purpose.
Action Items
- Record approval of the referenced meeting minutes.
- Enter Ordinance 202105 into the record and implement adjustments to the municipal election calendar per the ordinance.
- Issue $1,500 from the contingency fund to the Alabama Junior Ro. Association as approved.
- Proceed with the approved bid procurement for the described security equipment for city employees.