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Home My WebLink About12-08-1975 Regular MeetingSTATE OF ALABAMA COUNTY OF BALDWIN The City Council of the City of Fairhope met in regular sess at the City Administration Building, 387 Fairhope Avenue, Monday December 8, 1975 at 7:00 P.M. with the following members present: Mayor James P. Nix, Councilmen: David E. Bishop, H. G. Bishop, Sam E. Box, 011ie E. Deese and Barney L. Shull. Minutes of the previous regular meeting were approved. Motion by Councilman David E. Bishop seconded by Councilman Barney L. Shull that the following Resolution be adopted: RESOLUTION WHEREAS, RICHARD D. PRUITT, Executive Director of South Ala- bama Regional Planning Commission did devote his untiring efforts to assist the Fairhope City Planning Commission to prepare a Comprehensive Plan for the City of Fairhope, and WHEREAS as a result of Mr. Pruitt's dedication and his efforts in cooperation with said Commission, the Fairhope City Planning Commission did complete a new Comprehensive Zoning Plan for the City of Fairhope, which Plan was duly adopted by an Ordinance dated the llth day of August 1975, and WHEREAS, the Mayor, the City Council and the City Planning Commission is desirous of commending Mr. RICHARD D. PRUITT for hi efforts in preparation and his cooperation with the Fairhope City Planning Commission: NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor, the City Counc and the City Planning Commission of the City of Fairhope do by these presents commend Mr. Richard D. Pruitt for his complete dedication and untiring efforts in cooperation with the Fairhope City Planning Commission in and about the production of the New Comprehensive Zoning Plan for the City of Fairhope, Fairhope, Alabama. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Commendation be sent to Mr. RICHARD D. PRUITT, Executive Director of the South Alabama Regional Planning Commission, P. 0. Box 1665, Mobile, Alabama 36601. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED Resolution be placed on the Fairhope, Alabama. DONE THIS THE 8th DAY Attest: ty Cier that a copy of this Commendation and Minutes of the City of Fairhope, OF DECEMBBW,, 1975. By: de is Mayor Mr. John Parker, Chairman of the Planning Commission, personally and on behalf of all the Planning Board members, commended Mr. Pruitt on his dedication and cooperation with the Fairhope City Planning Commission. Mayor Nix presented Mr. Pruitt with a certificate making him an honorary citizen of the City of Fairhope. Mayor Nix then called for a vote on the Resolution with a unanimous vote recorded. 11 Dunromin, Inc. presented Petition for Annexation with request that property be Zoned R-4. Planning Commission recommended that the property be annexed as R-4 with the stipulation that all requirements of R-3 be met with the exception of the number of dwelling units per structure. Councilman Barney Shull introduced the following Ordinance: z ORDINANCE NO. 5� AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING THE HEREINAFTER DESCRIBED PROPERTY WHICH SAID PROPERTY IS CONTIGUOUS TO THE CITY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF FAIRHOPE, ALABAMA, SUCH ANNEXATION BE PETITION OF ALL OF THE PROPERTY OWNERS OF SAID PROPERTY. WHEREAS, DUNROMIN, INC., and Alabama corporation being the owner of all of the hereinafter described property did by Petition, petition the City of Fairhope, Alabama, for annexation, under Act 2228, Adopted in the 1971 Regular Session of the Legislature of the State of Alabama, and whereas, a map of said property is attached to the Petition as required by said Act. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FAIRHOPE, ALABAMA that these presents do hereby annex all of the hereinafter described -property, which is contiguous tc the corporate limits of the City of Fairhope, Alabama and more particularly described as follows, to -wit: From the one-half section post on the West boundary of Section 19, Township 6 South, Range 2 East, run South 172.1 feet; thence East 234.6 feet; thence run North 08' 35' East, 248.7 feet to the Point of Beginning; thence continue North 08'35' East 250.0 feet; thence run South 85°31' East 173.0 feet; thence run North 83°34' East 183.1 feet; thence run South 08°35' West 289.5 feet; thence run North 84°45' West 350.0 feet to the Point of Beginning, in all containing 2.1 acres. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FAIRHOPE, ALABAMA that the City does hereby assent to the said annexation to the CITY OF FAIRHOPE, ALABAMA of the hereinabove described property. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Fairhope, Alabama that a CERTIFIED copy of this Ordinance, along with the Petition for Annexation be recorded in the Office of the Judge of Probate, Baldwin County, Alabama. . This Ordinance shall take effect upon its due adoption and publication as required by law. Adopted this the 8th day of December, 1975. CITY OF FAIRHOPE, ALABAMA By T As its Mayor Attest: City Clerk I Councilman Barney Shull moved that all rules governing the council which might, unless suspended, prevent the passage and adoption of the Ordinance at this meeting, be and the same are hereby suspended for the purpose of permitting the said Ordinance to be finally passed and adoapted at this meeting. Councilman 011i Deese seconded the motion. Discussion of annexation as R-4 followed. Council agreed to annex as R-3 which was acceptable to Dunromin, Inc. The question was then put before the Council and on roll call the vote was as follows: Voting for: Councilmen: H. G. Bishop, David E. Bishop, Sam E. Box, 011ie E. Deese and Barney L. Shull. Against: None. Councilman Barney Shull moved for final adoption of said Ordinance, seconded by Councilman 011ie Deese. On roll call the results were as follows: For: Councilmen: H. G. Bishop, David E. Bishop, Sam Box, 011ie E. Deese and Barney Shull. Against: None. Motion carried and Ordinance finally adopt- ed. Councilman Barney Shull introduced the following Ordinance: ORDINANCE NO.� AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 557 ADOPTED AUGUSTII, 1975 be ZONING THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY TO R-3. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FAIRHPE, ALABAMA that the following described property be zoned as R-3, Limited Multi -Family Residential District. From the one-half section post on the West Boundary of Section 19, Township 6 South, Range 2 East, run South 172.1 feet; thence East 234.6 feet; thence run North 080 35' East, 248.7 feet to the Point of Beginning; thence continue North 08035' East 250.0 feet; thence run South 85031' East 173.0 feet; thence run North 83034' East 183.1 feet; thence run South 08035' West 289.5 feet; thence run North 84045' West 350.0 feet to the Point of Beginning, in all containing 2.1 acres. Councilman David Bishop moved that all rules governing the council which might, unless suspended, prevent the passage and adoption of the ordinance at this meeting, be and the same are hereby suspended for the purpose of permitting the said ordinance to be finally passed and adopted at this meeting. Councilman Sam Box seconded the motion. The question was put before the council and on roll call the vote was as follows: For: Councilmen: David E. Bishop, H. G. Bishop, Sam Box, 011ie E. Deese and Barney Shull. Against: None. Motion adopted by unanimous vote. Councilman Barney Shull moved that said Ordinance be finally passed and adopted as introduced. Councilman Sam Box seconded the motion. The question of final passage and adoption of said ordinance was put before the council and on roll call the results were as follows: For: Councilmen: David E. Bishop, H. G. Bishop, Sam Box, 011ie E. Deese and Barney Shull. Against: None. Ordinance finall passed and adopted as introduced., Mr. J. Yonkers presented proposed project for Housing for Sr. Citizens requesting Council to endorse this project. After general discussion Councilman David Bishop moved, seconded by Councilman Barney Shull that the Council go on record as endorsing the project in principle provided site location is acceptable. Motion carried. Motion by Councilman Barney Shull seconded by Councilman Sam Box that Council approve Performance Bond of Amon Gates. Motion carried. Council received letter from Chief of Police recommending that the Beer and Liquor License at "Big Daddy Lounge" not be renewed for 1976 due to the number of complaints received by the Police Department. Motion by Councilman H. G. Bishop second- ed by Councilman Sam Box that the Beer and Liquor License at "Big Daddy Lounge" not be renewed for 1976 as recommended. Motion carried. Motion by Councilman H. G. Bishop seconded by Councilman Barn Shull that the City advertise for bids for sale of old car and truck no longer used by City. Motion carried. Motion by Councilman Barney Shull seconded by Councilman Sam Box that Mr. Frank Manci be reappointed to the Board of Zoning Adjustment and Appeals. Councilman H. B. Bishop moved that the nominations be closed, seconded by Councilman Barney Shull. Upon being put to vote the following vote was recorded: For: Councilmen David E. Bishop, H. G. Bishop, Sam E. Box, 011ie E. Deese and Barney Shull. Against: None. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Councilman H. G. Bishop seconded by Councilman Barney Shull that the City advertise for joint Public Hearing with the Planning and Zoning Commission on the rezoning of the Dyas property, on Monday, January 5, 1976 at 7:00 P.M. at the City Administration Building. Motion carried. Report from the Recreation Board on projects to be done was presented by Councilman Barney Shull, Chairman of the Recreation Board.These projects to be financed through B. 0. R. with matching funds from the City's additional tax on Beer and Cigarettes. Motion by Councilman H. G. Bishop seconded by Councilman Barney Shull that the Mayor be authorized to proceed with application for loan from Farmers Home Administration in the amount of $300,000 at 5% interest payable in yearly payments. Motion carried. Council agreed to meet with the Recreation Board on Monday, Dec. 15 at 7:00 P.M. to assign priorities to projects to be done. Motion by Councilman H. G. Bishop seconded by Councilman Deese that the bills be approved for paymenL- as funds are available. Motion carried. Motion by Councilman H. P. Bishop tbat. Councilman. Sar_n: Box be appoirited_'to fill vacancy on the Airport Board, term to expire October 1976, motion seconded by Councilman David E. Bishop and carried. Motion duly made, seconded and carried that the meeting adjourn. Approv Attest: City c rt l,��s•v �; � C�'L.C'.J /-o"zz iACT-"�,� r � /f la .� S)/ z ,�f I