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Home My WebLink About02-10-1964 Regular MeetingSTATE OF ALABAMA COUNTY OF BALDWIN The CityCounoll of the City of k1rhope met in regular session in the City Hall, Monday, February 10, 19649 at 7:30 P.M. with the following members present: Mayor Schneider, Councilmen Boone, Gaston, Nelson, Poser and Spader. Minutes of the previous regular meeting were approved. This being date set for opening bids on relocation of gas line from Stapleton to gas metering station the following bids were received: Tucker Bros.,, Irondale, Ala. $1659031.00 Patterson & Wilder, Birmingham 168,317.50 W. R. Mitchell, Eight Mile 166, 884.30 Boan Construction Co., Andalusia 1759397.50 C. F. W. Constr. Co., Fayetvillem Tenn 1709150.00 City Engineer authorized to tabulate bids and report to Council. Residents interested in Sign Ordinance met with Council and were advised that Sign Ordinance becomes effective on February 20, 1964. After a general discussion a motion was made by Councilman Boone seconded by Councilman Poser that the City Attorney be instructOd to advise the Board of Adjustment, in writing, of their status in acting on Sign Ordinance#312, Motion carried unanimously. Representatives of the V. F. W. Club requested paving a portion of Tensaw Avenue. Motion by Councilman Nelson seconded by Councilman Poser that the City balcktop the street right of way on Tensaw Aoenue, approximately 150 feet, from _Mobile Avenue to the bluff. Upon being put to vote the following vote was recorded: Voting Yea: Councilmen Gaston, Nelson, Poser & Spader. Voting Nay: None, Councilman Boone not voting, Motion carried. Motion by Councilman Poser seconded by Councilman Nelson that the REsolution Approving the Form and Contents of the Proposed Certificate of Incorporation of The Public Building Authority of the City of F irhope introduced at the regular meeting of January 27, 196t be adopted as introduced: Upon being put to vote the following vote was recorded: Yeas: Mayor Schneider, Councilmen Poser, Nelson and Spader. Nays: Councilmen Boone and Gaston. Motion carried. The said resolution introduced as aforesaid on January 27, 19649 and adopted as aforesaid at this meeting is in words and figures as follows: RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FORM AND CONTENTS OF THE PROPOSED CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION OF THE PUBLIC BUILD ING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF FAIRHOPE BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and City Council (herein called "the governing body") of the City of Fairhope, Alabama, that the form and contents of the proposed certificate of incor- poration of a public corporation to be organized under Act No. 493 adopted at the 1955 regular session of the Legislature of Alabama, as amended, and to be named "The Public Building Authority of the City of Fairhope," which have been submitted to the governing body for their approval by the persons who have been authorized by the governing body to become the incorporators of said eorporatbn, are found and declared to conform with the requirements of the laws of Alabama and are hereby approved. Adopted and approved this Authenticated: loth day of February, 1964. Mayor City C1 rk 3�� Mr. J. R. Woods, Jr. requested permission to operate a pony ride in rear of A & W Root Beer Stand. Motion by Councilman Poser seconded by Councilman Nelson that permit be issued to Mr. Woods for pany ride providing the ride be operated Vpn commercial property with a permit issued by the Health Depart- ment. Motion carried. Motion by Councilman Gaston seconded by Councilman Nelson that the City accept proposal of Mobile Car Space Company on painting parking spaces, street center lines, loading zones and cross walks for a total of $750.00. Motion carried. Councilmen Boone introduced the following Ordinance which was seconded by Councilman Nelson. ORDINANCE # An Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 221 Providing General License Taxes in the City of Fairhope, Alabama and its Police Jurisdiction. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FIARHOPE, ALABIMA as follows: Section 1. That Ordinance No. 221 be amended by adding Schedule k 198. Schedule 198 - Pony Rides - Each person operating a Pony Ride, Fifteen Dollars ($15.00). A letter from the Board of Adjustment requesting the Council to appoint a member to the Board to replace Mr. Sam Lester who has resigned, was read to the Council. Motion by Councilman Nelson seconded by Councilman Poser that Mr. Robert Faulkinbury, be Vappointed to the Board of Adjustment. Motion carried unanimously. Letter from the Chamber of Commerce on rezoning and planning for light and heavy crr�u�st was read, discussed and held for mee ing on February 24 196a wii h regnest that Mr. Bateman Planning ing Bo Consultant, an& Mr. Gene Woolley, Chairman of the Plannard, attend the meeting. Motion by Councilman Nelson seconded by Councilman Gaston that Ordinance #320 and Ordinance #321, setts $ aries for the Mayor V and Council for term commenoing October, 196 . be a�d,oppted as introd ced at the regular meeting of January �7, 1964. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Councilman Gaston seconded by Councilman Spader that /Ordinance #322, numbering places on Council introduced at the regular meeting of January 27, 1964 be adopted as introduced. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Councilman Nelson seconded by Councilman Poser that �r uest of Mr. Walter Roberts to erect sign at Delfair Plaza be allowed providing sign is in accordance with sign Ordinance. Motion carried. Motion b Councilman Nelson seconded by Councilman Gaston that Citycon�rac with Virgil Herston for radio communications repair contract at4g 0.00 per month, the City to pay for cost of necessary parts. Motion carried. A letter from Miss Grace Hutchings concerning vandalism at her property on White Avenue was read and discussed. The following letter was read to the Councils January 21, 1964 Mr, Leo Gilheart Chief 9irho a Police bepartment City Hall, Section Street Fairhope, Alabama Dear Leo: I want to congratulate you upon the publication of the annual report of the Police Department, It= which was carried in the Courier January 9th. I think this is a very timely report and I am sure tbd; it will increase the appreciation of the citizens of Fairhope of our law enforcement division of our City government and help all of us to know that our police are on the job around the clock. Permit me, as one citizen of Fairhope, to express appreciation to the entire law enforcement division of our City government through you as Chief. In my humble judgment I think we have a very fine group of officers. Sincerely, s/ H. Be Shepherd HBS/z Motion by Councilman Nelson seconded by Councilman Poser that the following Resolution be adopted: BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FAIRHOPE that reimbursement for expenses of City employees while on official City business will be made as follows: 1. Reimbursement for operation of a privately owned vehicle while on official business will be made at six (6) cents 3�� per mile. 2. Reimbursement of living expenses will be returned on the actual cost of necessary expenses, that is hotel, meals, transportation fares, necessary tips and other required items. A written reoeipt / should be attached to the request for reim- bursement and given to the City Clerk for payment. Notion carried unanimously. Mayor Schneider opened discussion on a rate study of the electrical utilit system with a view toward the possibility of reduction in rates o our customers. Councilman Nelson moved that the following Resolution be adopted which motion was seoonded by Councilman Spader. RESOLUTION BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FAIRHOPE, &r.&n&M&I J that a Committee be set up to evaluate the possibility of a reduction in our City Electrical Utility Rate Structure. Should this reduction in rates be feasible then it is recommended that it be put in effect prior to the beginning of the summer peak load. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the purchase of an efficient testing board suitable to a system of our size and potential be authorized and a thorough standard testing program be established for checking the electrical meters of our electrical utility system and that a committee composed of Mr. Walter Poser, Mr. Jack Kirk and Mr. Pete Byrne be authorized so as to study these two programs. Motion carried unanimously. Rezoning problem of office buildings on Fels Avenue and Section St, held for neat regular meeting of the Council. A letter from Dr. Dillabaugh on condition of Fairhope Avenue was read and discussed. The Business Adman trator was instructed to write Mr. Dillabaugh stating that if 51;of the property owners were in favor of the improvements on an assessment basis the work could be accomplished. Opening Church Street was discussed and previous motion of September 23, 1963, which would take care of opening Church Street was read. Motion reads as follows: Motion by Councilman Boone seconded by Councilman Nelson that fence as outlined in ABC Fence Industries proposal be installed and that upon the installation of this fence and the completion of the `� Summit Street improvements between St. James Street and Mopal Church Street be opened to the publio. Motion carried withallAve.' Councilmen and the Mayor voting aye." Nr. Isadore Reynolds met with the Council pertaining to the at the Y on North Section Street. atop Sign No action taken but request that it be on the agenda for the meeting of February 24, 1964. Motion by Councilman Gaston seconded by Councilman Nelson that bill submitted by Williams & Bouler Construction Co. and Moore Engineering `� Cc* on 1963 Street Improvements be approved for payment. Motion carried. Councilman Nelson requested that purchase of table and chairs for Council room be on the agenda for February 24, 1964,- Notion by Councilman Boone seconded by Councilman Poser that the following bills be approved for payment. Notion carried. E. G. Rickarb 0.00 145.00 Bank of Fairhope Rudy's Automotive Supply 79.68 Police 3.65 8303 Fairhope Hardware 16.10 Carson's Printing 4.69 Bay -Brooks Mach, Co, 55:07 Griffin Motor Supply 100,26 Gaston Motor Co. Police 16,50 Sts. 12.55 29:00 McKean Hardware Gen: 1.88 Police 1.60 3.48 Material Sales Co.` �87 Thread ill g Body shop 6. 0 5 Sears Roebuck Co.' 8.93 Western Lumber & Supply 70.26 Partin Paper Co. 3.50 Standard Equipment Co. 57.92 Fairhope Shell Service - Stock 209.01 Arthur Keller (Police) 5.00 Ponder Co. Walter Kidde 14.92 Trailway Oil Co. (Police) 46,54 Coastal Concrete Co. 1705 Virgil Herston Police 40,00 Dog Truck 25.00 65,00 Radcliff Materials 36.00 Fuel Oil Supply Southern Auto Parts Stock 2. 0 - 12.17 Fairhope Clay Products 60.00 Joe Schneider & Son, Inca 356.25 Robert S, Bateman - Planning Board 222,30 Bedsole's (Police) 49.95 City Publishing Co,` Electric Shoe Shop 20,�5 (Police) 3.50 Fairhope Courier 101,67 International City Ngrs. Association 3.00 Kiprene's (Prisoner's Meals) 7,54 Kano Laboratories 0 ,National Cash Register Co.4 4o;51 Odom's (Police Dept,) 10.30 Poser Printint Co. H. G.' Sandoz Jail) 119.8 2,50 Superior Hardware (Police) 26,71 T. R. Yoakum Nix & Fleming Su ply Co. (Police) Waller Brothers (Office) U400 .40 213.05 ELECTRIC Busy Bee Garage Hill-Soberg Co., Inc. 9.00 205,92 Gaston Motor Co. McKean Hardware 4Z.10 Hatfield & Co. 211.°41 Busy Bee Garage 4,00 Fairhope Shell Service 1.00 Turner Supply Moore -Handley Hardware 75.60 595.85 Southern Auto Parts 5.59 Nix & Fleming Riviera Utilities 35 52 9,938.52 -76 3q j GAS United Gas Pipe Line Co. 239950.34 BeG. Rickarby 7.30 Marine Specialty Co. 195: 6 Busy Bee Garage 9.00 Rudy's Automotive Supply Gaston Motor Co. �,26 McKean Hardware 3.60 Material Sales Co. 2.92 Hand 's Welding Foley Tractor Co. 178.92 2 2�40 Fairhope Upholstery 10,00 Standard Equipment Co. H & R Instrument Co, 3 11 34032 Arthur Keller 1500 Turner Supply American Meter Co.- 2� 29098:3Z G.F.A. Transportation 3 Coastal Concrete Co. 8.68 Dore -Handley Hardware 45*95 Virgil Herston Smith, Dukes & Buckalew 255.00 158*20 WATER & SEWER Southern Building Code Publishing Co. 12.80 Wallace & Tiernan, Inc. 63.46 Busy Bee Garage American Cast Iron Pipe Co. 99.00 5124.19 Fairhope Hardware , McKean Hardware Material Sales Co. .40 .80 35.95 Wittlohen Chemical Standard Equipment Co: Co. 32*.13 69.68 F.7 H., Ross & Co. Coastal Concrete Co. 73.97 26.03 CITY GARAGE BUILDING FUND Carson's Printing 191.25 AIRPORT BOARD Western Auto 3.40 �r(2) Motion by Councilman Poser seconded by Councilman Spader that the meeting adjourn. Motion carried. Approved Mayor 3 Attest: City Clerk