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Home My WebLink About05-25-1971 Regular MeetingState of Alabama County of Baldwin The City Council of the City of Fairhope met in regular session at the Adult and Tourist Recreation Building, Tuesday, May 25, 1971 at 7:30 P.M. with the following members present: Mayor R. C. Macon, Councilmen: James P. Nix, John A. Robertson, Robert H. Cowen, Henry G. Bishop and Sam E. Boa. Minutes of the previous regular meeting were approved. -P, ' Vko p Motion by Councilman Cowen seconded by CouncilmanTthat Mr. George Dyson, Building Inspector, be author zed to issue sign permit at 305 No. Section Street, sign to be feet from center line. Motion carried. Motion by Councilman Box seconded by Councilman Nix that the City run 6" water line from Ingleside on Evergreen Street and` install fire hydrant. Property owner to pay pro rata share -of 6" pipe. Motion carried. Motion by Councilman Bishop seconded by Councilman Cowen that Ordinance No. 464 introduced at the regular meeting of May 10, 1971 be amended to read as follows and adopted as amended. ORDINANCE N0. 464, AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR AN OFFENSE AGAINST THE CITY OF FAIRHBPE, FOR ANY PERSON RESIDING WITHIN IT'S CITY LIMITS, OR ANY FIRM OR CORPORATION LOCATED WITHIN THE CITY OF FAIRHOPE CITY LIMITS, TO FAIL TO PROVIDE THE JUDGE OF PROBATE OF THE COUNTY OF BALDWIN WITH THEIR PROPER ADDRESS WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF FAIRHOPE WHEN THEY ASSESS THEIR VEHICLES FOR AD VALOREM TAX PURPOSES AND PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR VIOLATION. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FAIRHOPE, ALABAMA as follows: SECTION 1. It shall be unlawful and an offense against the City of Fairhope for any person residing within it's City Limits, or any firm or corporation located within the City Limits of the City of Fairhope to fail to provide the Judge of Probate of the County of Baldwin with their proper address within the City Limits of the City of Fairhope when they assess their motor vehicles for ad valorem tax purposes. SECTION 2. Any person, firm or corporation failing to comply. with the provisions of this Ordinance shall, upon conviction thereof, be fined not less than ONE ($1.00) DOLLAR nor more than ONE HUNDRED($100.00) DOLLARS, and may be sentenced to not more than sixty (60) days in the City Jail, in the discretion of the Recorder or Judge hearing the case. ADOPTED this the 2 th day of May , 1971. Motion by Councilman Bishop seconded by Councilman Robertson that Mayor Macon be authorised to negotiate for renewal of Pier note in the amount of $609000.00 for a period of 90 days. Notion carried. Motion by Councilman Bishop seconded by Councilman Cowen that Mr. James E. Gaston be reappointed to the Airport Board for a two year term ending May 27, 1973. Motion carried. The following bids were received on two new police oars: Gaston Motor Company $99038.46 Less Trade-in 39730.00 Steber Chevrolet Co. 8,226.12 Less trade-in 39230.12 The following bids were received on 2" gas Pipe: Consolidated Pipe & Supply Co. .48 ft. L. B. Foster Co. .48 ft. Motion by Councilman Box seconded by Councilman Cowen that the Purchasing Agent and City Superintendent evaluate bids and accept most feasible bid. Motion carried. The following bids were received on 1 Ton Truck: Steber Chevrolet Co. 29798.62 Gaston Motor Company 29776.37 Motion by Councilman Bishop seconded by Councilman Box that the City accept low bid of Gaston Motor Company subjec* to the approval of the Purchasing Agent and City Superintendent. Motion carried. The following bids were received on Truck Body: Gulf City Body Works $ 756.71 Truck Equipment Sales, Inc. 896.40 Altee, Inc. 798.50 Motion by Councilman Box seconded by Councilman Robertson that City accept low bid of Gulf City Body Works subject to approval of City Superintendent and Purchasing agent. Motion carried. The following bids were received on Transit for Street Department: Bidgood Stationery Co. 887.65 Waller Bros. 862.00 Motion by Councilman Robertson seconded by Councilman Bishop that City accept low bid of Waller Bros. in the amount of $862.00 to be paid from Gasoline Tax Account. Motion carried. Motion by Councilman Bishop seconded by Councilman Box that the City Clerk be authorized to transfer $109000 from the Electric Department and $6,000.00 from Gas Gross Revenue account to the General Fund. Motion carried. Motion by Councilman Robertson seconded by Councilman Cowen that the following Resolution be adopted. Motion carried. RESOLUTION FOR FAIRHOPE AVENUE WIDENING BE IT RESOLVED that since Fairhope Avenue is presently badly in need of widening and repair,and WHEREAS, since the City has a construction contract with M. C. Williams, Contractor of Mobile, Alabama, to pave certain streets under the 1970-71 Street Improvement Project, that Moore Engineering Co. be authorized to negotiate with said M. C. Williams Construction for the proposed widening of FLirhope Avenue from Section Street east to Greeno Road as follows: 1. 29200 C.Y. unel. exc. ® $1.08/C.Y 2. 1,450 C.Y. sand clay base ® 1.50/C.Y. 3. 209000 S.Y. plant mix, 2" thick ® $.90tS.Y. 4. All drainage and utility relocation shall be performed by the City and said work shall be co-ordinated by Moore Engineering Co. with the contractor to produce an efficient and complete project. Also, Whereas, said work is estimated to cost approximately $25,000.00 and certain funds are available in the Gasoline Tax Fund for this purpose, the City desires to use a portion of this fund to help pay for said F-irhope Avenue widening as so designated by the Council. Moore Engineering Company is additionally instructed to apply to the State of Alabama under Topics Program for 50% funds on this project. Mo*ion by Councilman Cowen seconded by Councilman Robertson that the Chief of Police, Assistant Chief and City Superintendent be given a 15% salary increase. Motion carried. The following letter was read to the meeting and made a part of the minutes State of Alabama DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH State Office Building Montgomery, Alabama 36104 May 119 1971 Mr, Jack Kirk, Superintendent City of Fairhope 24 No. Section St. Fairhope, Alabama 36532 Dear Mr. Kirk: On Aril 299 19719 I made a brief visit to Fairhope for the purpose of observing the operation of the water supply facilities. After stopping by City Hall, I was informed that I could contact you at the Municipal Garage located one mile south on Section Street. After contacting you and Mr. Mike Rejczyk a visit was made to the water supply facilities by us. The treatment plant was first visited. It seems that since Mr. Joseph E. Downey, Director, Public Water Supplies, last visited Fairhope much improvement has been made. Mr. Rejczyk advised that the plant had been down severla days for painting and repair. A fence had been installed around the facility for pro- tection. The yards were being maintained in a very good manner. On the whole the plant looked good. Mr. Rejczyk accompanied me also on a visit to the other wells by the plant down town. New screens had been placed on the topKof the olad plant to prevent vandalism. Mr. Rejazyk advised that if the proposed test wells are successful in locating water of satis- factory quality and quantity, the old plant will be abandoned. It was a pleasure to be in your town and find all the facilities in good shape. The water department of Fairhope shoul d be commended for the efforts in their work on the iron removal plant. If the engineers of this office may be of any assistance to you, don't hesitate to contact us. Yours very truly, s/ W. Blake Jeffcoat, Engineer t Division of Public Water Supplies Bureau of Environmental Health cc: Mr. Michael Re jczyk Baldwin County Health Department Motion by Councilman Boa that the following Revised Subdivision Regulations Ordinance be introduced: It was duly moved and seomded that the meeting adjourn. Motion carried. Approved Mayor Attest: City Clerk May 25, 1971 City Council Pairhopes Alabama Gentlemen: I request that I be permitted to erect a sign within the city right of way in, front of 305 North Section Street. The proposed sign is in line with existing signs in front of the Parker House and Dixie Drive-in and replaces one that Mr. Ed Warley had in the same location. It in to be 341 from the center line rather than the required 551. I agree that if I am permitted to erect the sign I will relocate it at no expense to the city should the city need the right of way for future use. Sincerely# Carlton G. Niemeyer CaN/bsn State of Alabama Department of Public Health State Office Building Montgomery, Alabama 36104 IRA L. MYERS, M. O. STATE HEALTH OFFICER Mr. Jack Kirk, Superintendent City of Fairhope 24 N, Section St, Fairhope, Alabama 36532 Dear Mr. Kirk: May 11, 1971 On April 29, 1971, I made a brief visit to Fairhope for the purpose of observing the operation of the water supply facilities. After stopping by City Hall, I was informed that I could contact you at the Municipal Garage located one mile south on Section Street, After contacting you and Mr. Mike Rejczyk a visit was made to the water supply facilities by us. The treatment plant was first visited. It seems that since Mr. Joseph E. Downey, Director, Public Water Supplies, last visited Fairhope much improvement has been made. Mr. Rejczyk advised that the plant had been down several days for painting and repair. A fence had been installed around the facility for protection. The yards were being maintained in a very good manner. On the whole the plant looked good. Mr. Rejczyk accompanied me also on a visit to the other wells by the plant down town. New screens had been placed on the top of the old plant to prevent vandalism. Mr. Rejczyk advised that if the proposed test wells are successful in locating water of satisfactory quality and quantity, the old plant will be abandoned. It was a pleasure to be in your town and find all the facilities in good shape. The water department of Fairhope should be commended for the efforts in their work on the iron removal plant. If the engineers of this office may be of any assistance to you, don't hesitate to contact us. WBJ/mw cc: Mr. Michael Rejczyk Baldwin County Health Department Yours ve y tVct. l V. W. Blake Jefngineer Division of Public Water Supplies Bureau of Environmental Health