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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-22-1971 Regular Meeting1 STATE OF ALABAMA COUNTY OF BALDWIN THE City Council of the City of Fairhope met in regular session at the Adult and Tourist Recreation Building on Murphy Avenue, Monday, February 22, 1971 at 7:30 P.M. with the following members present: Mayor R. C.. Macon, Councilmen: James P. Nix, John A. Robertson, Henry G. Bishop and Sam E. Box. Councilman Robert H. Cowen being absent. Minutes of the previous regular meeting were approved. Motion by Councilman Bishop seconded by Councilman Nix that the City appropiate funds to send five firemen to Fire School for one week at $185.00 per .man with the exception of City employees who will be paid regular salary plus expenses. Motion carried. Motion by Councilman Bishop seconded by Councilman Boxi that $109000.00 be transferred from Gas Gross Revenue to General Fund. Motion carried. Councilman Box moved adoption of the following Resolution which motion was seconded by Councilman Bishop and carried: RESOLUTION BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Fairhope, Alabama, that WHEREAS, the Federal Water Pollution Control Administration has offered to the City of Fairhope, Alabama, a Federal grant not to exceed $4.05,900.00 to assist the City in financing the construction of sewerage facilities under Project No. WPC-ALA-204 , and WHEREAS, it is in the public interest that the offer of the aforesaid Federal grant be promptly accepted by the city officials of the City of Fairhope, Alabama. NOW, THEREFORE, be it hereby resolved by the City Council of the City of Fairhope, Alabama, that the offer of a Federal grant to the City of Fairhope, Alabama, not to exceed $405,900.00 t6 assist in financing the construction of sewerage facilities under Project No. WPC-ALA-204- be hereby accepted by the City of Fairhope, Alabama, and the assurances upon which this offer is contingent be hereby given. The Mayor of the City of Fairhope be, and is hereby authorized and instructed to execute D.H.E.W. Form No. 2690-1 formally accepting the aforesaid Federal grant. The Mayor is further authorized to execute for and on behalf of the City any and all instruments of any nature or description necessary to be executed on behlaf of the City in,connection with the acceptance of said Federal grant and the work to be constructed in connectio n therewith. Adopted this the 22nd day of February, 1971. -- - Mayor Motion by Councilman Box seconded by Councilman Robertson that the City purchase 4.00 ft 8" water pipe to extend water line from Nichols Street down Greeno to new Medical Clinic Building. Motion carried. Motion by Councilman Bishop seconded by Councilman Box that City Superintendent be authorized to have necessary repairs made on Natural Gas Motor at Filter Plant. Motion carried. L , Motion by Councilman Robertson seconded by Councilman Nix that Moore Engineering Company be authorized to negotiate with Contractor for resurfacing N. Church Street and Oak when City crews have completed drainage, sidewalks, curb and gutter. Motion carried. Mr. St. John, Engineer, met with the Council to report on progress of new Sub -Station and lines. It was duly moved and seconded that the meeting adjourn. Motion carried. Attest: City Clerk Approved Mayor