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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: 0'r 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 f3