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
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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.
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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
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Ma ie Moore, Clity Clerk
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