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Andalusia City Council approves Aldi alcohol license, nuisance abatements and $642,750 street resurfacing plan
Summary
At a special meeting the Andalusia City Council approved a retail alcohol license for a new Aldi, adopted a one-time retiree longevity bonus measure under Act 608, approved nuisance abatements for six properties, authorized a $642,750 Rebuild Alabama resurfacing project with Southern Engineering Solutions, and granted a temporary alcohol permit for a Tracks LLC event.
At a special meeting the Andalusia City Council approved several routine and project-focused items, including an alcohol license for a new Aldi grocery, a one-time retiree longevity payment under state law, abatement of six nuisance properties and authorization of a $642,750 street resurfacing project funded in part by a Rebuild Alabama grant.
Council member Dicks moved to approve the minutes from the June 2 regular meeting; the motion was seconded and the minutes were approved by voice/hand vote with no opposition recorded in the transcript.
The council next considered an application from Aldi Inc. for a State of Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control Board retail beer (off premises) and retail table wine license for a new grocery location. Council member M moved to approve the license and Mr. Craig seconded; the motion carried with one abstention recorded in the meeting.
Council then took up Resolution 2026-15, implementing a one-time retiree longevity bonus under Act 608 of the Alabama Legislature. The city explained the payment would be provided to eligible retired city employees and included the item in planned budget documents; Council member Powell moved approval and Mr. Nicks seconded. The transcript recorded approval with no opposition. (The dollar amount as stated in the meeting audio/transcript was unclear; the transcript text did not provide an unequivocal figure.)
The council approved Resolution 2026-16, authorizing abatement of six nuisance properties identified in the meeting packet (addresses listed in the packet included Smith Street, Lori Lane, Ninth Street, Op Avenue, First Avenue and Will Coleman Drive). Council member Nicks moved the resolution and Mr. Powell seconded; the resolution was adopted as presented.
City staff then described a Rebuild Alabama competitive grant project and requested authorization for a design/engineering contract. City officials said the total project cost is $642,750 to resurface multiple streets and several problematic intersections near the city high school and other locations. The grant maximum was described as $350,000, leaving an estimated local match of $292,750; the council was asked to authorize use of the city—s Rebuild Alabama account for the match and to enter into a contract with Southern Engineering Solutions for engineering services. Council member Powell moved to approve Resolution 2026-17; Mr. Craig seconded and the resolution was approved.
Finally, the council granted a State ABC special-event retail application for Tracks LLC, a restaurant on South Cotton Street, to permit alcohol sales at a one-day barbecue contest scheduled for June 27. Mr. Bos moved approval; Mr. Mount seconded; the motion carried with one abstention recorded.
With no further business, the council adjourned.
Votes at a glance: minutes approval — approved (voice); Aldi Inc. retail beer/table wine license — approved (one abstention); Resolution 2026-15 (retiree longevity bonus under Act 608) — approved (no opposition recorded); Resolution 2026-16 (nuisance abatement list of six properties) — approved; Resolution 2026-17 (Rebuild Alabama resurfacing project and contract with Southern Engineering Solutions) — approved; Tracks LLC special-events retail permit (June 27 barbecue contest) — approved (one abstention).
