Andalusia City Council Meeting
Date: July 15, 2025 Type: Regular Meeting
Summary
A productive mid-summer meeting highlighting police accreditation achievement, property maintenance enforcement, and staff compensation adjustments. The council also approved new retail alcohol licensing.
Key Decisions
Police Department Accreditation Recognized — Visiting Chief Justin Lebron from the Greenville Police Department (Vice President, Alabama Association of Chiefs of Police) presented the Andalusia Police Department with a five-year accreditation certificate. The department is among the first three in Alabama to receive this new accreditation from the Alabama Law Enforcement Attorney Accreditation Committee, recognizing commitment to professional excellence, best practices in management, administration, operations, and support services.
Bravo Package Store Lounge License Approved — Council approved an Alabama Beverage Control Board lounge retail license for Bravo Investments, LLC (trade name: Bravo Package Store 16, Sanford Road). Police Department previously approved. Vote: 4-1 with one abstention.
Resolution 2025-25: Property Abatement — Council unanimously approved nuisance property abatement with photographic documentation for 10 properties:
- 315 King Street
- 605 Carlton Street
- 804 Evergreen Street
- 805 Stallworth Street
- 205 Stallworth Street
- 417 Montgomery Street
- 407 Montgomery Street
- 306 Stanley Avenue
- 1000 Snowden Drive
- 623 Church Street
Properties documented for excessive weeds, grass, and debris.
HR2025-001: Court Job Classifications Upgraded — Council approved salary grade increases for two court positions:
- Court Clerk: Grade 8 → Grade 9
- Clerk Magistrate: Grade 5 → Grade 6
Budget accommodates increased salary costs for the current fiscal year.
Financial Audit Presentation
2024 Audited Financial Statements Reviewed — Auditor Missy Pierce (Rayburn, Edo, and Pearson Hayes) presented financial highlights:
- Total revenues: $27,281,000
- Capital assets expenditures: $6,587,000
- Sales tax revenue increase: $194,000 year-over-year
- Year-end cash balance: $29,002,000
- Net position (total assets minus liabilities): $45,618,000
- Year-over-year net position increase: $493,850
- Auditor assessment: “Very good report”
Mayor noted the net position demonstrates sound financial operations; the $45 million figure represents the city’s equivalent to business retained earnings or personal net worth.
Administrative Notes
July Jams Third Concert — Mayor invited the public to the third July Jams concert at Springdale Estate, Thursday at 6 p.m., free admission with food and beverage trucks available.
Attendance
Mayor Earl V. Johnson and full council present. Police Chief, City Administrator, and Auditor present for presentations.
Next Meeting
August 5, 2025