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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-11-1977 Regular MeetingSTATE OF ALABAMA COUNTY OF BALDWIN The City Council of the City of Fairhope, Alabama met in regular session on Monday, April 11th, 1977, at 7:30 P.M., at the City Administration Building, 387 Fairhope Avenue, Fairhope, Alabama, with the following members present: Mayor James P. Nix; Councilmen: David E. Bishop, Henry G. Bishop, Sam E. Box, Jack A. Stipes and Billy Don Wiggins. The minutes of the regular meeting March 28th, 1977 and the special meeting March 30th, 1977, were approved. Councilman Billy Don Wiggins moved, seconded by Councilman Jack A. Stipes, to authorize the City Attorney to assess Lots 7,14,15 & 22 of the Phillip Stenzel subdivision at the total assessment of Blue Island cost, to be equally divided, with the attorneys fees to be paid by the property owners. Motion carried. Mayor Nix informed members of the Council of the new CETA Program available whereby the City could obtain CETA workers to perform specific projects. No action was taken at this time. Mayor."Nix told.Council members,of a•request from Mrs. Crittenden to install a pay telephone at the Little League field. The Council recommended that this matter be turned over to the Recreation Board for their consideration. Councilman Henry G. Bishop moved, seconded by Councilman Jack A. Stipes, to purchase the property adjacent to the substation on the corner of Twin Beech and Young Street, subject to a full warranty deed with title insurance, to be paid for out of the City's land fund. Motion carried. Councilman Jack A. Stipes asked if there was an Ordinance against helicopters landing in Fairhope. Mr. Stipes was told that there was no such ordinance, and felt that the,pilot would be held liable for any damages from landing a helicopter. Councilman Jack A. Stipes told Council members that there were dogs running in packs living in the gulley behind the City dump, and felt that something needed to be done to correct the problem. Councilman Jack A. Stipes discussed the City's policy on unstopping a drain line on City property. City Superintendent E.J. Kirk said that once a call is received regarding a stopped up drain the City checks to see if it is on City property if not than the property owner is responsible for getting a plumber to unstop the drain. The Council said that they were satisfied with the present policy. Councilman Jack A. Stipes said that he would like to see the Ordinance changed on accepting streets, whereby the contractor would put up a Performance Bond that once the City accepts the streets the City will be free from faulty workmanship and material for a period of"five (5) years. City Attorney John Duck said that he would research the possibility of drafting such an Ordinance and come up with a proposed sample Ordinance for the April 25th, 1977 meeting. Councilman Jack A. Stipes gave a report on the drainage problem on School and Fels. Councilman Stipes said that he looked over the situation with City Engineer Ack Moore and stated that he felt the City could use their crews and work on this project a little at a time as the monies become available. The Council decided to lay over on this project until all members of the Council could look over the budget reports and come back with ways and means to pay for the project. 1 "",1 Councilman Jack A. Stipes gave a report on the drainage situation on the Kilgore property. Mr. Stipes stated that there was not any way to divert ,the water back towards Section Street and felt the only way to eliminate this problem was for the City to get an easement across the Kilgore property in order to drain the underground pipes. Mr. Stipes said that he felt the City needed to contact Mr. Kilgore about obtaining an easement. Mayor Nix appointed Mr. Jack A. Stipes and Mr. Billy Don Wiggins to the Committee to work with Mr. Kilgore about obtaining an easement. Councilman Jack A. Stipes gave a report on Knoll Park and stated that he has informed Mr. George McKean that there could only be parallel parking, and that he had talked with the Colony and that the engineer of the Colony was looking into the situation to see how far back they can come back on the drainage situation, and would.report back_.at'a later date. Councilman Henry G. Bishop moved, seconded by Councilman David E. Bishop to hear Councilman Billy Don Wiggins regarding the traffic situation on Gayfer and Section Street. Motion carried. Councilman Billy Don Wiggins stated that the traffic situation on Gayfer and Section Street was so dangerous that he wanted every possible means checked out regarding the installation of a traffic light at Gayfer and Section Street. Councilman Billy Don Wiggins moved, seconded by Councilman Jack A. Stipes to adopt a Resolution to present to the State Highway Department by the Mayor requesting that a signal light be put at Gayfer and Section Street. Motion carried. Councilman Jack A. Stipes moved, seconded by Councilman David E. Bishop to hear Councilman Sam E. Box on the new gas situation. Motion carried. Councilman Sam E. Box moved, seconded by.Councilman Jack A. Stipes, to authorize the Mayor to send a letter to CIBA-GEIGY stating that the City will take the new gas no later than September 1, 1977, subject to approval of the Federal Power Commission and subject to this being an eight (8) year contract ( March of 1985 ).and transporting agreement. Motion carried. Councilman Sam E. Box moved, seconded by Councilman Jack A. Stipes to hear the Performance Bond of McLean Realty for paving. Motion carried. Councilman Sam E. Box moved, seconded by Councilman Jack A. Stipes to accept the Performance Bond of McLean Realty Corporation in the amount of $ 18,000.00 in lieu of actual completion of the required subdivision improvements of Parker Road subdivision. Motion carried. Councilman Billy Don Wiggins moved, seconded by Councilman Sam E. Box, to pay the bills for the month as presented. Motion carried. Councilman Jack A. Stipes moved, seconded by Councilman Sam E. Box to consider the application of Building Inspector and Draftsman. Motion carried. i Councilman Billy Don Wiggins moved, seconded by Councilman Sam E. Box to hire Forrest Yerby 'as City Building Inspector and Draftsman at a salary of $ 10,500.00 annually, on -a six (6) month trial basis. Motion carried. There being no further busir the meeting adjourned. AF ATTEST: . I ___ -� -nd carried, CITY CLERK