HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-27-1974 Regular Meetingl
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STATE OF ALABAMA
COUNTY OF BkLDWIN-
The City Council of the City of Fairhope met in regular session
at the City- Hall, Monday, May 271, 1974 at 7:00 P.M. with the
following members present: Mayor James P. Nix, Councilmen: David
E. Bishop, b:. G. Bishop, Sam E. Box and Barney L. Shull, Council-
man 011ie E. Deese being absent.
Minutes of the previous meeting were approved.
Mrs. Florence Thames met with Counail pertaining to public trans-
portation, requesting any help or suggestions that the Council
might give on securing public transportation in the City.
Motion by Councilman Barney Shull seconded by Councilman_Bishop that the following Resolµtion be adopted:
RESOLUTION
WHEREA, Mrs. Fula M. Smith departed this life on the 21st
day of May, 1974; and
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WHEREAT , ;:Fula M. Smith was a valued employee of the City of
Fairhope, Alabama from June 10, 1963 to the date of her death;
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WHERBAS,kEula 4. Smith serv6d the City, untiringly, efficiently,
effectively, unselfishly and honorably, sparing not her time or
talent;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the'Mayor, City Council
and City Employees individually deeply regret her untimely death
and the resultant loss of her service to the public;
BE ITT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this Resolution be
published�-ein the -'Fairhope Courier and that a copy be filed in the
minutes ok-'the t City Counoil and a copy be sent to her bereaved
family*
Adopted this'the 27th day of
Attest `
C ty Clerk
Motion by� Co uncilman Barney Shull
be introduced:
1974•
the following Ordinance
C$DINANCE NO. 535 -,
AN 04DINANCE TO PROHIBIT ALL MOTOR VEHICLES, INCLUDING BICYCLEdt�.,
FROM, ENTERING UPON AND DRIVING THEREON, THE MUNICIPA4 PIE$ IN=THE
CITY OF FAIRdOPE;,AT THE WESTERN MOST EDGE OF FAIRHO�E AVENUE,
FAIRHOPE, ALABAMA, AND SETTING A FINE THEPXFOR OF NOT LESS THAN
ONE NOR MORE THAN TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS AND UP TO SIX :MONTHS IN CITY
JAIL OR BY BOTH, SUCH FINE AND IMPRISONMENT,
BE IT OIWAIN.aD BY THE CIT,XTkG0UNCIL OF THE CITY OF FATHAOPE, A ABAXA:
SECTION ONE: It is hereby prohibited for any motor,veh�ole
or bloycle, to enter upon -,or drive on the Municipal Pier,lgaated
at the Weste:spnost and of ktirhope Avenue 10 the City of 'Fairhope,
Alabama.
SECTION TWO: Any person convicted of a violation of this
Ordinance, shall be fined not less than One ($1.00) Dollar nor
more than Two Hundred 4200.00) Dollars, and may also be imprison,
ed in the City Jail for a period not exceeding six months (6), or
by both snob fine and imprisonment, at the discretion of the Court.
SECTI0N THREE: Any Section of this Ordinance, found to be
Invalid or uncons itutional, shall not effect the remaining parts
thereof.
SECTION FOUR: This Ordinance shall become effective upon its.
due adoption and publication as required by lam.
ADOPTED THIS THE 27th day. o
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Attest;
Councilman Ed Bishop moved that all rules goverding the Council,
which aright, unless suspended, prevent the passage and adoption
of the ordinanoe`at this meeting, be and the same are hereby sus4i
pended for the purpose of permitting -the said ordinance to be finally
passed'Qnd adopted at this meeting. Councilman Sam,Box seconded the
motion. The q"",jon • was put before'the council and, on roll call
the -votb was as ,fo' lloxs s Yeas Councilmen: David Ed Bishop, H. G.
Bishops Sam ;E. ,Box and Barney L. Shull. Motion adopted by unanimous
vote of the !membmrs"present. Councilman Barney Shull moved that said"
Ordinance No. •5'35 :be finally passed and adopted as introduced.
Motion seconded by.',Counailman Sam Boa. The question of final passage
and adoption of said,o'rdinanoe was put to vote of the council, and
on roll•.oall the results were as=follows: Yea: Councllment David
E. Bishop, H. G, Bishop, Sam E. Box and Barney L. Shull, Nays: None;
,Ordinance No. 535 adopted as introduced.
This being date set for opening bids on sale of Chevrolet Police
Car the following ,bides were received:
J, Dudley Wade $101600
1K. 0* Eerglin, $557000
Motion by' Councilman Sam Box seconded by Councilman H. G« Bishop
th&t City acoept, h gh,bi.d of M. 0, Berglin, Motion Ecarried,
Motion by Councilman Box seconded by Councilman Barney Shull that
the City advertise'- or;. joint public hearing with the Planning and
Zoning Commission on the recommendations of the Planning Commission,
that Article 7, SeWon 72 of the 'Fairhope Zoning Ordinance relating
to the B•) ToUrist-i3ssort Commercial District be amended to void,
the present B-3 provisions and provide In their plade separate
ostagories,-.Meeting to be held on Monday, June 24, 1974 at 7100
P.M. ,tit thb City Administration Buildings 387 Fairhope Avenue.
Notion carried.
Motion by Councilmen Barney Shull, seconded by Counoilmaki H. G. Bishop
that the City employ Claude Arnold, 42gineer, to proceed with the
Street Improvtsaent Program. Upon being put to vote, the followin,gr.
vote was recorded,& Fort Councilmen: H, G. Bishop and Barney L. Shull,
Against: Cooaoilmerr t David E. Bishop and Sam Box, Mayor Nix then
votedaye to ;break the tie and the mottQn was carried.
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Motion by Councilman H. G. Bishop seconded by Councilman David E.
Bishop that Mayor Nix be authorized to sign Revenue Sharing Report
as presented. Motion carried.
Motion by Councilmen Sam Boa seconded by Councilman David E.•Bishop
that the final bill of Martin Builders, Inc. in the amount of
$15,266.36 be approved for payment. Motion carried,
Motion by Councilman H. G. Bishop seconded by Councilman Sam Box
that Mrs. Paul J. Shine be appointed to the Library Board for a
five (5) year term ending May 41, 1979, Motion carried.
Motion by Councilman Sam Box seconded by Councilman Barney Shull
that the Police Deparpment be granted permission for Hadar Unit
on trial basis for three months. Motion carried.
Motion by Councilman Barney Shull seconded by Councilman Sam Boat
that Ordinaroe No. 534, introduced at the regular meeting of Me-V
19740 be adopted as introduced. Motion carried. 16 Is
It was duly moved, seconded and carried that the meeting adjourn,
Attest:
1ty Clerk
Approved
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