HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-24-1964 Regular MeetingSTATES OF ALAB MA
COUNTY OF BALDWIN
The Mayor and City Council of the City of Fairhope, Alabama, met in
regular session at the city hall in the City on the 24th day of
February, 19649 at 7:30 P: M.- The meeting was called to order
by Joe Schneider, the Mayor, and upon roll call the following were
found to be present: Mayor Joe Schneider and the following members
of the city councils Lester I.' Boone, James & Gaston, Jr.`,
William J. Nelson, Walter Oe Poser and Richard Spader.- The following
were found to be absent: None.° The Mayor presided and Marie Moore,
the City Clerk, who was also present, acted as clerk of the meeting -
The Mayor stated that a quorum was present and declared the meeting
open for the transaction of business.=
Motion by Councilman Gaston seconded by Councilman Spader that the
City accept low bid of $1659031,00 of Trucker Brothers, Irondale,
Alabama on relocation of gas line from Stapleton to gas metering
station and that the Mayor be authorized to sign contract as recom-
mended by Moore Engineering Company.' Motion carried.
Notion by Councilman Poser that the Council comply with recommendation
of the Planning Board in signing agreement with Bateman & Associates
for long range land use study.
Motion by Councilman Boone that long range land use study be tabled.
Motion of Councilman Poser died for lack of second. Motion of
Councilman.Boone died for lack of second.
Motion by Councilman Poser seconded by Councilman Gaston that as
,soon as the Airport Board feels time is right that they be authorized
to proceed with advertising for well and sanitary system as required
so it can be further discussed by the City Council.° Motion carried.,
Motion by Councilman Poser seconded by Councilman Spader that the
Council authorize the hiring of an individual as recommended by the
Chamber of Commerce for the purpose of opening a Tourist Information
Booth for the City's benefit. Upon being put to vote the following
vote was recorded. Voting for: Councilmen Poser and Spader. Voting
no: Councilman Boone, Councilman Gaston & Nelson not voting*,
Motion defeated. Councilman Boone and Gaston requested that the
subject be on the agenda atthe 'neat regular meeting of the Council
with the request that the Board'of Directors of the Chamber of
Commerce present plan,.
The question of the incorporation of The Public Building Authority
of the City of Fairhope was discussed and the Mayor reported that
the Certificate of Incorporation, with the required attached documents,
had been filed in the office of the Judge of Probate of Baldwin
County, Alabama, on the 24th day of February, 1964, and that under
the provisions of the statutes of Alabama, under which the said
corporation was organized it is necessary for the governing body of
the city to elect the three members of the board of directors of
said corporation. Thereupon Councilman Nelson introduced the
following resolution:
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A RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE
ELECTION OF MEMBERS OF THE BOARD
OF DIRECTORS OF THE PUBLIC BUILD_
ING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF
F IRHOPE...�.....�......
BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and City Council of the City
of Fairhope, Alabama, as follows:
(1) The Mayor and City Council (herein called "the governing
body") of the City of Fairhope (herein called "the city") in the
State of Alabama (herein called "the state") have ascertained and
hereby find and declare the following facts to be trues
(a) Acting pursuant to the provisions of Act No. 493
adopted at the 1955 Regular Session of the Legislature of
Alabama., as amended, and a resolution adopted by the
governing body on the 27th day of January, 19649 Alton
E. Schermer, Wm,1 R. Ruffles, Jr.t, and He, D. Anderson have
duly executed and filed.in the office of the Judge of
Probate of Baldwin County a certificate of incorporation
of The Public Building Authority of the City of Falrhope,
together with a certified copy of a resolution of the
governing body approving the form and contegts of said
certificate of incorporation and a certificate by the
Secretary of State of the state that the name of the
corporation is not identical with that of any other
corporation in the state or so nearly similar thereto
as to lead to confusion and uncertainty;
(b) Said Judge of Probate has admitted to record
in said office the said certificate of incorporation,
together with the said documents attached thereto, and
thereupon the said authority became a body corporate
and politic and a political subdivision of the state;
(c) The said certificate of incorporation provides
that the board of directors of said corporation shall
consist of three (3) members to be elected by the
governing body of the city in the mariner and for the
terms of office provided by law; and
(d) By the provisions of said Act No.- 493, as
amended, under which the corporation has been incor-
porated, the first term of office of one of the
directors shall be two years, that of another of
the directors shall be four:•years, and that of the
third director shall be six years; and thereafter
the terms of office of each director shall be six
years.',
(2) The governing body shall now proceed to elect three
members of the board of directors of the said corporation the terms
of office of each of said members to begin on February 24, 1964, and
to continue, in the case of one of said directors, for a period of
two years from said date; in the case of another of the said directors
for a period of four years from said date; and in the case of the
remaining director for a period of six years from said date.
Adopted and approved this t day of ,, .<, 1964.
Mayor
Authenticated:
City Clerk
Motion by Councilman Nelson that the Business Administrator be
authorized to secure bids on table and chairs for the Council
meeting room, motion seconded by Councilman Boone: Upon being
put to vote the following vote was recorded: Voting for:
Councilmen Boone, Gaston, Nelson and Spader. Voting against:
Councilman Poser. Motion carried.,
Motion by Councilman Nelson seconded by Councilman Poser that
✓ the Business Administrator be authorized to purchase duplicating
machine at an approximate cost of #200.00., Motion carried.,
Motion by Councilman Nelson seconded by Councilman Boone that
the City Superintendent be authorized to correct the Medders
drainage problem: Motion carried.
Motion by Councilman Boone seconded by Councilman Nelson that
Ordinance #323 introduced at the regular meeting of February 10,
1964 be adopted as introduced., Lotion carried.
ORDINANCE # 323
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 Fairhope,
Alabama as follows:
Section 1., That Ordinance No.- 221 be amended by adding
Schedule #198.°
Schedule #198 - Pony Rides - Each person operating a Pony
Bide, Fifteen Dollars 415:00).=
The request of Robert Green for sewer extension was held for next
regular meeting. The City Superintendent to check cost, etc.: and
report to Council.
'Motion by Councilman Nelson seconded by Councilman Poser that Moore
Engineering Company be authorized to do engineering on Tensaw Ave.
approximately 150' from Mobile Avenue to the bluff. Upon being
L' put to vote the following vote was recorded: For: Councilmen
Gaston, Nelson, Poser and Spader.� Councilman Boone not voting.
Motion carried.
Sign Ordinance discussed, no action taken.
The Stop Sign at the "Y". Highway 98 and 1049 was discussed and
upon the recommendation of the Chief of Police it was agreed to
leave sign as they are.
Motion by Councilman Nelson seconded by Councilman Boone that the
meeting adjourn. Motion carried. -
Approved
Mayor
Attest: ..
City Clekk
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