Andalusia City Council Meeting August 20, 2024
Date: 2024-08-20 Type: Regular Meeting
Quick Summary
Council approved the Aug. 6, 2024 meeting minutes and reappointed members to the Housing Authority and Board of Zoning Adjustments. The council adopted resolutions: nuisance abatements (Res. 2024-39), GASB right-of-use policy (Res. 2024-40), HR amendments (HR 2024-003), a $29,900 HVAC purchase for the public library (Res. 2024-41), and the Rebuild Alabama Transportation Plan (Res. 2024-42). First readings were held for an ordinance increasing garbage/landfill fees and for rezoning items (no votes tonight).
Key Decisions
- Approved minutes of the August 6, 2024 meeting (motion by Mr. Mount, second Mr. Powell; approved by voice/hand vote).
- Reappointed Melissa Leslie to the Housing Authority (motion, second; carried unanimously).
- Reappointed a member to the Board of Zoning Adjustments (reappointment of Steve Grisick / Rissett as stated in transcript; motion, second; carried).
- Adopted Resolution 2024-39 approving abatement of listed nuisance properties (motion by Ms. Griffin; adopted by council vote).
- Adopted Resolution 2024-40 adopting the right-of-use assets and amortization policy per GASB (motion by Mr. Powell; adopted).
- Adopted HR 2024-003 amending job classifications and the human resources plan (motion by Mr. Mount; adopted).
Notable Discussion
- First reading of an ordinance to increase garbage/trash collection and landfill fees (roughly a $5/month increase for household pickups); council did not vote — to be considered at next meeting.
- First readings held for rezoning requests including 1103 River Falls Street and 1508 East (first reading only; no votes tonight).
- Mayor explained fee increase rationale: costs of equipment, fuel, maintenance, and other service costs have risen since the last fee change (several years ago).
- Library HVAC replacement described as needed because existing system is worn out; purchase price $29,900 and funded from 2022 bonds; price within state non-bid threshold.
- Meeting workshop earlier included visitors from 4-H in Covington County.
Action Items
- Enter approval of the August 6, 2024 meeting minutes into the record.
- Record and process reappointments to the Housing Authority and Board of Zoning Adjustments.
- Place the garbage/trash fee amendment ordinance and rezoning ordinances on the next meeting agenda for final vote.
- Authorize city staff to proceed with nuisance abatements on properties listed in Res. 2024-39.
- Proceed with purchase and installation of the library HVAC system from Rogers Refrigeration for $29,900 using 2022 series bond funds.
- Implement adopted GASB right-of-use assets/amortization policy and update HR classifications per HR 2024-003.