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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-14-1966 Regular MeetingSTATE OF ALABAMA COUNTY OF BALDWIN The City Council of the City of Fairhope met in regular session at the City Hall, Monday, February 14 1j966, at 7;30 p.m., with the following members present; r'6A'—WA6'1`ds, Stipes and Stine. Counci: man Gaston and Spader being absen ,4'�ayo C.�1'lacoy� Minutes of previous meeting were approved. Motion by Councilman Stipes seconded by Councilman Reynolds that the City purchase chlorination equipment from Wallace & Tiernan at a total cost of $1,088.00. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Councilman Stipes, seconded by Councilman Reynolds that City employ Mr. St John under terms of previous contract as engines for proposed electric improvements provided bhe City enters into contract with Alabama Power Company. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Councilman Stine seconded by Councilman Stipes that City authorize the Planning and Zoning Commission to employ Robert S. Bateman and Associates to take immediate action necessary to cer- tify the City for Federal Funds. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Councilman Reynolds seconded by Councilman Stine that Mayor Macon be authorized to sign contract with Moore Engineering Company for Airport expansion. Motion carried unanimously. This being date set for receiving bids on Mercury Vapor Street lights, the following bids were presented to the Mayor and Council Hill-Soberg Co. 250 W Street Light Units 0 $69.48 Each 400 W Street Light Units Q 74.43 Each Trio Electric Co. 250 W Street Light Units C $80.68 Each 400 W Street Light Units Q 76.35 Each Permatrol Relays Q 20.79 Each Turner Supply Company 250 W Street Light Units Q $56.10 Each 400 W Street Light Units 9 63.85 Each Multiple Switch Q 17.60 Each Hatfield and Company, Inc._ 250 W Street Light Units Q $63.18 Each 400 W Street Light Units 0 66..09 Each Permenant Relays Q 21.19 Each Motion by Councilman Reynolds seconded by Councilman Stipes that Electric Superintendent, Jack Kirk and Councilman Stine analyze bids and accept most feasible bid,. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Councilman Stipes seconded by Councilman Reynolds that road deed of Robert Nahrgang be tabled. Motion carried unanimous) This being date set for opening bids on Tilt Bed Trailer, the fol- lowing bids were presented to the Mayor and Council; May lbachinery Co., 16-T,32,000 # Capacity $39265.60 May Machinery Co., 12-T 24,000 # Capacity $2,257.80 if 10 days fs Bids, Continued: Burford Equipment Co., 15-T9 30,000 # Capacity $49200.00 7% Cash, 10 Days Ford Machinery Sale So. 16-T, 32,000 # Capacity $2,790..00 Electric Brakes 590.00 Total $ 39380.00 Ford Machinery Sales C0.12-T 24,000 # Capacity $2,340.00 Electric Brake . 90.00 Total $2,430.00 Motion by Councilman Reynolds seconded by Councilman Stine that George Dyson and Councilman Stipes analyze bids on trailer and accept best bid. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. John Robertson met with Council pertaining to signs for Dogwood Trail.' Motion by Councilman Stipes seconded by Councilman Stine that the City make signs for Dogwood Trail for the Chamber of Commerce. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Councilman Reynolds seconded by Councilman Stipes that tt bills be approved for payment. Motion carried unanimously. Cpuncilman Stipes introduced the following Ordinance: ORDINANCE No. 348 WHEREAS, Section Street & Fairhope Avenue, main traf- fic arteries leading into the downtown area of Fair - hope and, WHEREAS, continued function of Section Street and Fair - hope Avenue thoroughfares are imperative to the con- tinued success of the downtown area and, WHEREAS, Section Street and Fairhope Avenue designated as major thoroughfare on the Major Thoroughfare Plan and, WHEREAS, Section Street and Fairhope Avenue will continue as paramount traffic arteries in the City of Fairhope and, WHEREAS, the expeditious traffic movement on Sec- tion Street and Fairhope Avenue is imperative for the convenient traffic circulation within the City of Fairhope, and, WHEREAS, it will be necessary in the future to in- crease the number of travel lanes and, WHEREAS, It may be necessary to acquire additional right-of-way NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FAIRHOPE that upon the recom- mendation of the Fairhope Planning Commission, this Ordinance specifies that any building, structure or billboard shall be set back a minimum of fifty- five (5-5) feet from the center line of Fairhope Avenue and Section Street except_ between Oak Street south to Morphy Avenue where the mini®um setback shall be the average setback between any two ex- isting structures three hundred (300) feet or less in each direction. Adopted this the day of , 1965. ie ff N Councilman Stine moved that all rules governing the Council which might, unless suspended, prevent the passage and adoption of this Ordinance at this meeting, be and the same are hereby suspended for the purpose of permitting said Ordinance to be finally passed' and adopted at this meeting. Councilman Stipes seconded the motioi The question was put before the Council on roll call the vote was as follows: Yea: mayor Macon, Councilman Stipes, Stine and Beynolds. Nay: None. Motion adopted by unanimous vote of members present. Councilman Stipes moved that said Ordinance #348 be finally passed and adopted as introduced. Councilman Stine seconded motion. The Mayor put the question of final passage and adoption of said Ordinance #348 to vote of the Council, and on roll call the re- sults were as follows: Yea: Mayor Macon, Councilmen Reynolds, Stipes and Stine. Nay: None. The Mayor declared the Ordinance finally passed and adopted by unanimous vote of members present. Motion by Councilman Reynolds seconded by Councilman Stipes that bill for advertising in Alabama Jaycee in amount of $200.00 be approved for payment. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Councilman Stine seconded by Councilman Reynolds that City accept proposal of Chicago Bridge and Iron Company for in- spection of 75,000 gallon elevated water storage tank for the sum of $300.00. Motion carried unanimously. A letter of resignation from Dr. Mullins, Chairman Airport Board was presented to the Council. In accepting this resignation the Council commended Dr. Mullins for his efforts in securing the Municipal Airport and expansions now being made. Motion by Councilman Reynolds seconded by Councilman Stipes that upon recommendation of Mayor Macon, John Robertson be appointed to the Airport Board for a two year period. Motion carried unan- imously. Motion by Councilman Stipes seconded by Councilman Reynolds that City employ Dixie Laboratories, Inc., for testing and inspection work required prior to and during construction of expansion to Municipal Airport. Motion carried. Meebi ng':A d jpurned. cP R. C. Macon, Mayor ATT ST: Ma ie Moore, Clity Clerk ,qa