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Council approved terminating a golf course equipment lease, reappointed Mental Health Board member, donated a surplus police vehicle to LBW, and authorized sidewalk improvement reapplication.

Golf Course Equipment Mental Health Board Police Vehicle Surplus Sidewalk Improvements Memorial Day
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Andalusia City Council Meeting

Date: May 20, 2025 Type: Regular Meeting

Summary

A diverse agenda addressing property maintenance, golf course equipment, board appointments, surplus vehicles, and roadway infrastructure planning. Meeting included planning for Memorial Day observance.

Key Decisions

Resolution 2025-15: Property Abatement — Council unanimously approved nuisance abatement for two properties on Sheriff Drive:

  • 200 Sheriff Drive
  • 224 Sheriff Drive

Photographic documentation provided.

Golf Course Equipment Purchase and Lease Termination — Council approved termination of a lease for grass-cutting equipment at the Evans Barnes Golf Course (located on LBW Community College campus) and authorized purchase of three pieces of equipment for $49,000 from the capital improvement fund:

  • Fairway mower
  • Triplex mower
  • Gas Gator

Fiscal Impact: Terminating the lease and purchasing rather than continuing lease payments saves approximately $100,000 over the remaining three years of the original lease. The purchased equipment will remain in city ownership for long-term use.

Mental Health Board Reappointment — Council unanimously reappointed Dr. Jackie Woods to the South Central Alabama Mental Health Service Board for an additional term.

Resolution 2025-16: Police Vehicle Surplus Donation — Council unanimously approved declaring a police department vehicle (134,000 miles) as surplus property and authorizing its donation to LBW Community College for use by campus security personnel.

Resolution 2025-17: Sidewalk Improvement Reapplication — Council unanimously authorized Southern Engineering Solutions, Inc. to prepare a reapplication to the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) for sidewalk improvements along:

  • Jerry Drive
  • David Street
  • Short Street
  • Manavista Street

(This funding effort ultimately succeeded; see October 2025 meeting approving the $1 million project.)

Memorial Day Recognition

Mayor announced a Memorial Day service scheduled for Monday at 10 a.m. at the Veterans Monument on City Hall grounds, to honor those who gave their lives in military service. Event expected to last 30-45 minutes with an invited speaker. Community invited to attend.

Attendance

Mayor Earl V. Johnson and full council present.

Next Meeting

June 3, 2025

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