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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-12-1977 Regular MeetingSTATE OF ALABAMA COUNTY OF BALDWIN The City Council of the City of Fairhope, Alabama met in regular session on Monday, December 12, 1977, at 7:00 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. Mayor Nix told Council members that at the November 28th, 1977 meeting on the vote regarding the Kilgore Rezoning Public Hearing he had misunderstood the wording of the motion and had erroneously voted no and should have voted Mayor Nix said that he wanted to amend the minui.es of the November 28, 1977 meeting to show that he voted yes, in favor of denying the application for rezoning. yes;. Mayor Nix vacated the Mayor's seat to Mayor Pro-tem David E. Bishop to call for another vote on the Kilgore rezoning. Councilman Sam E. Box moved, seconded by David E. Bishop to deny the rezoning application of J. Russell Kilgore., Upon being put to vote the following vote was recorded: AYES: David E. Bishop, Sam E. Box and Mayor Nix. NAYES: Henry G. Bishop, Jack A. Stipes and Billy D. Wiggins. Mayor Nix voted AYE to break the tie vote. Motion carried. Mr. Jim Eddins came before the Mayor and Council regarding the Twin -Bay Water System. Mr. Eddins distributed fact sheep to the members of the Council regarding a water main south along U.S. 98 to the Bay Botique and Mullet Point. Mr. Eddins stated that the City of Fairhope's proposed plans to install a water main along this route would adversely affect the rural community since it would cause the Twin Bay Water System's plans to be uneconomical regarding the installation of a water main. Mr. Eddins said that if the City went along U.S. 98 approximately 1/4 of a mile they would take in 150-200 water users which would be 25 to 35 percent of the users in the entire area making the implemen- tation of a sewer and waste treatment system uneconomical for a number of years. Mayor Nix told Mr. Eddins that the City was responding to requests from the people in the area for water service and stated that the people were obviously unaware that the service was still forthcoming from the Twin Bay Water System. The Council told members of the Twin -Bay Water System that they would take the matter under advisement. Councilman Sam E. Box moved, seconded by Councilman Billy Don Wiggins, to appoint Attorney -at -Law James Reid as the City Judge on a six month basis at a salary of $ 300.00 per month. Motion carried. Councilman Jack A. Stipes discussed the expenditures for tri s made by City Employees for conventions and conferences. Mr. Stipes said that he would like to see reports to the Council regarding these trips. Page No. 2 Fairhope City Council December 12th, 1977 i Councilman Henry G. Bishop moved seconded by Councilman Billy Don Wiggins for the approval of a beer and liquor license to Nancy Gayle Stafford for the Hideaway. Motion carried. This being the date set for the oapening of bids on• wo new polcie cars the following bids were received: f Gaston Motor Company: With # 10 as a trade-in; � $ 4,783.00. r n Thomas Pontiac Co.: No Bid. Councilman David E. Bishop moved, seconded by Councilman Jack A. Stipes, to reject the bids since the bids were riot led: in accordance with specifications. Motion carried.'" Councilman Jack A. Stipes moved, seconded by Councilman David E. Bishop, to resubmit the bid for two (2) new police cars, with and without a trade in on one of the cars and a bid on one car to be purchased outright. Motion carried. Councilman Jack A. Stipes told members of the Council that it would cost approximately $ 3,000.00 for paving at Fly -Creek, and requested that the City appropriate the monies for the paving. Mr. Stipes said that when it rains in the area the water washes.up red clay which fills up the boat slips so that boats can not get up to the gas tanks. Councilman Jack A. Stipes moved, seconded by Councilman Billy Don Wiggins, for the City to go out on bid for the paving at Fly Creek. Motion carried. Councilman Sam E. Box moved, seconded by Councilman Billy Don Wiggins; to hold the regular meeting of the City Council on Tuesday, December 27, 1977, at 7:00 P.M. Motion carried. Councilman Jack A. Stipes moved, seconded by Councilman Sam E. Box, for the City to advertise for a public hearing on the rezoning of the Rosa Acres Subdivision from R-3 to R-2. Motion carried. Councilman Jack A. Stipes moved to introduce the following Ordinance. ORDINANCE NO. 603 AN`ORDINANCE TO PROHIBIT THE BLOCKING OF STREETS, SIDEWALKS, ALLEY WAYS OR OTHER RIGHTS -OF -WAY WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF FAIRHOPE, ALABAMA AND ESTABLISHING THE FINES THEREFORE. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FAIRHOPE, ALABAMA, AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. It shall be unlawful for any person to block or impede by partially blocking any street, alley way, sidewalk, or other right-of-way, within the Corporate Limits of the City of Fairhope, Alabama. SECTION 2. Any person convicted under this Ordinance shall be fined not less tahn $ 1.00 nor more than $500.00 under the discretion of the Court. Page No. 3 Fairhope City Council December 12, 1977 SECTION 3. Any and all ordinances in conflict herewith be, and the same are hereby repealed. SECTION 4. That this ordinance shall take eff::t upon its due adoption and publication as required by law. ADOPTED THIS THE ATTEST: ITY CLERK DAY OF 1 1977. Councilman Jack A. Stipes moved, seconded by Councilman Henry G. Bishop, to have the City refund the amount that the builder paid for a building permit and a job license fee at the St. Lawrence Catholic Church, since it has been the policy of the City not to charge churches for building permits. Motion carried. This being the date set by the Council for the leasing of Fly Creek the following were received: 1. Robert L. Jefferson, $ 1,000.00 for the lease of the building and $ 1.00 per thousand pounds of fish sold. 2. Joe Pennington: $ 1,000.00 for lease of the building and .10� per 100 pounds of fish sold. Councilman Jack A. Stipes moved, seconded by Councilman David E. Bishop, to give the lease as presented to Mr. Robert L. Jefferson. Motion carried. . Councilman Sam E. Box moved, seconded by Councilman Jack A. Stipes for the City to-adv-ertise for a public hearing on the rezoning of the Strickland property. Motion carried. The application of Mr. Leon Allen for a beer permit for Allen's Seafood located at Battles Wharf was held over for action at the December 27, 1977 meeting of the Council. Councilman David E. Bishop told Council members of a proposed rate increase by Alabama Power Company for an increase on wholesale electric rates, with the increase to be proposed at 17.92 %/ effective January of 1978 and 17.92 % effective at the end of 1978. 3 Page No. 4 Fairhope City Council December 12, 1977 Mrs. Margaret Meiselbach came before the Mayor and Council to inform them of a dog that bit her child on city property and said that it required 16 stitches and urged the City to do something about the situation regarding this particular dog. The Council assured Mrs. Meiselbach that they would look into the situation. Sam E. Box moved, seconded by David E. Bishop to set the Holiday schedule for the City of Fairhope as follows: 1. 1/2 day Friday December of Christmas Eve. 2. Closed Monday, December of'Christmas Day. 3. Closed Monday, January New Years Day. Motion carried. 23, 1977 in observance 26th, 1977 in observance 2, 1978 in observance of Councilman Billy Don Wiggins moved, seconded by Councilman Jack A. Stipes for the Council to hear City Superintendent Phil Rutherford. Motion carried. Mr. Rutherford told the Mayor and Council that he could get a special deal on Caterpillar parts whereby he could get parts for the Caterpillar for $ 400.00 which would normall cost a great deal more. Councilman Jack A. Stipes moved, sceonded by Councilman Billy Don Wiggins, to authorize Mr. Rutherford to purchase the parts at $ 400.00. Motion carried. Councilman Jack A. Stipes moved, seconded by Councilman Billy D. Wiggins, to give all of the City Employees a Christmas Bonu of $ 50.00 per person. Motion carried. There being no further business on a motion duly made, seconde and carried, the meeting adjourned.