HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-27-1948 Regular MeetingSTATE OF ALABAMA
County of Baldwin
The Town Council of the Town of Fairhope met in regular
session at the Town Hall Tuesday, April 27, 1948 with
the following members present: Mayor, Howard Ruge,
Councilmen: J.H. Bennett, C. A. Gaston, W.O. Keeble,
H. P. Kamper and J. 0. Stimpson.
The minutes of the previous regular meeting were read
and approved.
Motion by Councilman Stimpson seconded by Councilman
Keeble that the application of Fairhope Cafe for permit
to add to present building be allowed. Motion carried.
Motion by Councilman Bennett seconded by Councilman
Stimpson that the application of H. E. Lowell for permit
to replace awning in front of his Cleaning Establishment
be allowed. Motion carried.
Motion by Councilman J. 0. Stimpson seconded by Council-
man W. 0. Keeble that the application of John Gilmore
for Building permit on Lot on South Section Street be
denied unless it be constructed to conform with fire
regulation. Motion carried.
Motion by Councilman C. A. Gaston seconded by Councilman
W. 0. Keeble that the application of John F. Albach for
permit to build on Lot 52, Fairland Heights Subdivision
be allowed subject to building a0 feet from South of
Nichols Street and 30 Feet West of Azealea Ave. Motion
carried.
Councilman C. A. Gaston moved the adoption of the fbllow-
ing resolution:,
Motion by Councilman C.A. Gaston seconde4 by Council-
man W.O. Keeble that the application of W.F. Hawie
for building permit on his lot on beach be allowed
subject to compliance with regulations. Motion carried.
Councilman C. A. Gaston intaoduced the following
resolution:
"Whereas, on October 30, 1946, the City
entered into a contract with W. L. Coston
& Sons for the construction of a Natural
Gas System, and
Whereas, Said contract provided that the
system be completed by January 1, 1948, and
Whereas, Construction has not yet been start-
ed by said contractor even though a lame
amount of materials have been available at
Foley, and
Whereas, Said contract providles that the
contractor pay the interest that is accruing
on the outstanding revenue bonds in monthly
installments, and
Whereas, The Cityf through its Attorney has
notified said c ntractor by registered mail
on January 9, 1948 and March 19, 1948, re-
quest(ng thatsuch interest payments be made,
and
Whereas, No written reply has been received
from said contractor and said interest pay-
ments have not been made
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLUIED, AS FOLLOWS:
1. That the City Attorney be and is hereby
authorized to take whatever legal steps as
may be necessary against said W. L. Coston
& Sons and the United Stkates Fidelity &
Guaranty Company in order to protect the
'nights of the City and to see that the contract
is fully complied with. The City Attorney
is further authorized to associate himself
with any other counsel deemed necessary
provided the City is under no obligation to
pay the expenses thereof.
2. That the Mayor be and 4s hereby authorized
to sign any papers deemed necessary by the
City Attorney in order to carry out the
provisions of Section 1 hereof."
Councilman J. 0. Stimpson seconded this resolution
and upon roll call the following vote was recorded:
Ayes, Unanimous. Nays, None.
There being no further business, the meeting was there-
upon adjourned.
Mayor
Attest lerk