Andalusia City Council Meeting April 18th, 2023
Date: 2023-04-18 Type: Regular Meeting
Quick Summary
Council approved the April 4, 2023 meeting minutes. They adopted Resolution 2023-22 finding the $3,135 abatement cost to be reasonably incurred and owner-responsible. The council approved Resolution 2023-23 to replace the library HVAC (Walker Electric, $10,950), authorized financing through CCB for two trash trucks ($152,442.79) and approved a lease with Andalusia Distributing Co. (monthly rent $1,148.07), authorizing execution of the lease.
Key Decisions
- Approved minutes of the April 4, 2023 regular meeting.
- Adopted Resolution 2023-22 finding the $3,135 property abatement cost to be reasonably incurred (owner responsible under ordinance/state law); removal has been completed.
- Adopted Resolution 2023-23 to replace the Andalusia Public Library HVAC with a Walker Electric proposal for $10,950.
- Approved a finance agreement with CCB to purchase two trash trucks for a total of $152,442.79, maintaining the same payments as the current lease; stated funding would come from the capital account.
- Approved a lease agreement with Andalusia Distributing Co., Inc. at monthly rent of $1,148.07 and authorized the mayor and clerk to execute the agreement.
Notable Discussion
- Staff noted under ordinance and state law the property owner is responsible for abatement costs; the structure referenced has been removed.
- Library HVAC replacement was presented as part of overdue building maintenance; Walker Electric’s proposal was cited at $10,950.
- Council discussed replacing leased trash trucks with financed purchases so the city will own the trucks while keeping lease-level payments.
- The lease with Andalusia Distributing Co. was described as the result of several months of negotiation and is ready for execution.
Action Items
- Record approval of the April 4, 2023 meeting minutes in the official record.
- Proceed with billing/collection actions consistent with Resolution 2023-22 for the $3,135 abatement cost (owner-responsible).
- Execute contract/proceed with Walker Electric for library HVAC replacement per Resolution 2023-23.
- Finalize and execute the finance agreement with CCB for two trash trucks and allocate funds from the capital account as indicated.
- Execute the lease agreement with Andalusia Distributing Co. and have the mayor and clerk sign the document.