HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-28-1974 Regular MeetingSTATE OF ALABAMA
COUNTY OF BALDWIN
The City Council of the City of Fairhope met in regular
the City Administration Building, 387 Fairhope Avenue,
on Monday, October 289 1974 with the following members
Mayor Jmaes P. Nix, Councilmen: David E. Bishop, H. G.
E. Box and Barney L. Shull, Councilman 011ie E. Deese
Minutes of the previous regular meeting were approved,
session at
at 7:00 P.M.
presents
Bishop, Sam
being absent*
Approximately 200 residents of the City were present for discussion
of Sales Tax Ordinance introduced at the previous meeting. After
a lengthy discussion for and against the sales tax, various suggest-
ions on how to acquire additional revenues, out the budget, eto.,
Councilman H. G. Bishop moved, seconded by Councilman Barney Shull
that the Sales Tax Ordinance be held until audit for fiscal year is
completed and Council has an opportunity to study same. Motion
carried.
Mayor Nix reported that Mr. Michael Breedlove had resigned from the
Industrial Development Board. Motion by Councilman Barney Shull
seconded' by Councilman H. G. Bishop that Mr. Bruce Byrd be appoint-
ed to fill the unexpired term of Mr. Breedlove which expires in
January, 1977• Motion carried.
Councilman Sam Box reported that the Waste Water Plant was 99%
complete and ready for State examination and that Ronald Davidson,
who works in the water department, has completed his test for
Waste Water Operator II with a grade of 94.
Councilman David Bishop reported on the Insurance plan presented
to the City and moved that the City adknowledge with thanks the
presentation of the Insurance program but that the City retain
their present coverage. Motion seconded by Councilman H. G. Bishop
and carried.
It was duly moved, seconded and carried that the meeting adjourn.
Attest