20210615 Andalusia City Council Meeting June 15 2021
Date: 2021-06-15 Type: Regular Meeting
Quick Summary
The council moved and seconded to approve the meeting minutes as presented; members voted in favor by hand/voice. Council also considered Resolution 2021-19 to declare Public Works vehicle S089 (Kenworth T800 dump truck) surplus and approved the resolution by hand/voice vote. The vehicle will be sold and a replacement truck procured as part of the city’s one-year equipment turnover test.
Key Decisions
- Approved the meeting minutes as presented (motion, second; approved by raised-hand/voice vote).
- Adopted Resolution 2021-19 declaring Public Works vehicle S089 (Kenworth T800 dump truck) surplus to allow it to be sold (motion, second; approved by raised-hand/voice vote).
Notable Discussion
- Staff described a test practice of buying a dump truck, using it for one year, then selling it to recoup funds; other governments use this approach.
- Council was told the plan is to sell S089 and purchase a new truck for Public Works, then evaluate resale results after one year.
Action Items
- Proceed with declaring vehicle S089 surplus and prepare it for sale under Resolution 2021-19.
- Purchase a replacement truck for the Public Works Department and continue the one-year equipment turnover test.