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STATE' OF ALABAMA X
COUNTY OF BALDWIN �
The City Council of the City of Fairhope met in regular session at
7:00 P.M., City Administration Building, 387 Fairhope Avenue, Fairhope,
Alabama 36532, on Monday, November 27, 1978.
Present were Councilmen David Ed Bishop, Sam E. Box, Sr,. Henry G.
Bishop, Jack A. Stipes, and Billy Don Wiggins; City Attorney John Duck;
and Acting City Clerk Evelyn P. Phillips.
Councilman Billy Don Wiggins served as Mayor Pro Tem in the absence
of Mayor James P. Nix,who was attending a League of Cities Conference in
St. Louis, Missouri.
The minutes of 13 November 1978 regular session were duly approved.
Councilman Henry Bishop moved to allow the Garden Clubs represent-
atives to be heard first even though they had been added to the Agenda
late. Seconded by Councilman Stipes, motion passed unanimously.
Mrs. Peggy Dyson of the Wisteria Garden Club addressed the Council
in reference to the Eastern Shore Art Association's request to use Knoll
Park during the up -coming Arts & Crafts weekend. Council had, at last
regular session, moved to allow the use of the Park subject to approval
by the Fairhope Single Tax Corporation. Mrs. Dyson reminded everyone
that Knoll Park is a natural park and the use proposed by the Art Assoc-
iation would result in foot traffic heavy and concentrated enough to do
damage to root systems, etc. Mrs. Vivian Lucy addressed Council, also
for the Wisteria Club, and stated that Knoll Park is ornamental and not
to be used for organized entertainment. Mrs. May Moss Parker, Wisteria
Club, stated Knoll Park is unique and the City had other Park areas avail-
able. Mrs. Harriett Otteson of the Fairhope Garden Club stated Knoll Park
should be preserved as it is, a natural park. Mr. Sam Dyson addressed Coun-
cil by letter asking that the Park not be used by the Art Association.
There was no one present to speak for the Dogwood Garden Club. Letters
and signed petitions were presented opposing the use of Knoll Park by the
Art Association during Arts & Crafts weekend.
Mrs. Lib Belt of the Eastern Shore Art Association addressed Council
and stated that last year's use of Knoll Park resulted'in no damage and
the Park was left cleaner by them after show was over than it was before.
The pier Oval area and the other.City Park areas were too distant to be
considered for use dining Arts & Crafts weekend. Mr. Harford Field said
he would like to -remind everyone of the economic benefits of Arts & Crafts
weekend and that Knoll Park is for people.
Mayor Pro Tem. Wiggins thanked the group of Club Members, the Art
Association, and interested supporters for bringing their thoughts to the
Council. He reminded them the Council's motion was subject to the approval
of the Fairhope Single Tax Corporation and since the Tax Colony had not
met since the motion was entered, no action would be taken until the Tax
Colony made their opinion known.
Councilman. Stipes withdrew the Alcoholic Beverage Resolution he intro-
duced at last meeting in favor of having City Attorney Duck-re=write it
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in Ordinance form for introduction at the next Council meeting.
Mayor Pro Tern Wiggins advised Council that, in order to expedite
action, an advertisement.had been placed in the local newspaper setting
a public hearing date (December llth) on the rezoning request by a group
of property owners on Greeno Road. Some Council Members objected to
the wording used in advertising the public hearing. Instead of "Notice is
hereby given that the City Council, City of Fairhope, proposes to adopt
the following Ordinance.....", Council wishes the notice to say "Notice is
hereby given that the City Council, City of Fairhope, will hold a Public
Hearing on the following proposed Ordinance.....". In respect to the
hearing on the Greeno Road request, the following action was taken:
Councilman Stipes moved the second meeting in December, 1978, be
changed to 26 December since the regularly scheduled meeting would fall
on Christmas Day. Seconded by Councilman Ed Bishop, motion passed unani-
mously.
Councilman Box moved that a corrected notice of 'a Public Hearing on
Green Read rezoning request be placed in the newspaper using the new
wording and changing the date from December 11 to December 26th. Seconded
by Councilman Stipes, motion passed unanimously.
Councilman Henry Bishop moved the following Resolution be adopted.
Seconded by Councilman. Box, motion passed unanimously:
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, James P. Bailey was a highly valued employee of the City of
Fairhope, having served the City with dedication in continuous
employment for over fifty-four years, and
IMBEAS, James P. Bailey departed this life on the 15th day of November,1978,
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and -Council of the City of Fairhope
mourn the passing of James P. Bailey and extend to his wife and
members of his family their deepest sympathy, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution be spread upon the minutes of the
Council of the City of Fairhope in honor and memory of James P. Bailey
and
BE IT FUK[iER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be -sent to the wife of
James P. Bailey.
ADOPTED this 27th day of November, 1978.
Mayor P o Tem
Councilman Stipes reported that he, Councilman Box, and City Superin-
tendent Phil Rutherford had met as a committee to study the bids on the
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Dump Trucks and the Backhoe as directed by Council at last meeting. Their
recommendation, placed in motion form by Councilman Stipes, is to accept the
low bid of $36,944.00 for two Diesel -powered DLrp Trucks (Gaston Motor Co.)
and the low bid of $18,356.17 for a Diesel -powered Backhoe (Port City
Tractor Company). Seconded by Councilman Box, motion passed unanimously.
Councilman Stipes asked that City Administrative Assistant Jack Kirk
look into Government Surplus typewriters to see what is available and at
what price.
Councilman Stipes moved the following Resolution be adopted. Seconded
by Councilman Ed Bishop, motion carried unanimously:
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council of the City of Fairhope, Alabama, has re-
tained the firm of "The Frazer Lanier Company" as its Fiscal Agent
in procuring certain Bonds and Warrant Issues, and
WHEREAS, The Frazer Lanier Company has outlined its proposed procedure
for procuring same by a letter dated 17 November 1978 directed
to the City Council of the City of Fairhope, and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Fairhope is desirous of pro-
ceeding with the financing as outlined in said letter as soon
as possible,
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Council of the City of
Fairhope authorizes Uhe Frazer Lanier Company to proceed immed-
iately with its proposed plan of financing as set out by letter
of 17 November 1978,.and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the total cost of said proceedings will not ex-
ceed $6,850.00 as per agreement between the City of Fairhope
and 'die Frazer Lanier Company.
ADOPTED this 27th day of November, 1978.
Mayor P o Tem
Actin City Clerk
Mayor Pro Tem Wiggins advised Council that an emergency situation arose
when the Water Department's pick-up truck broke down and required major repairs.
The City Superintendent and the Purchasing Agent requested bids from the local
Ford and Chevrolet Dealers to be opened at this meeting of Council approved.
Councilman Box moved bids be opened. Seconded by Council man Stipes,
motion passed unanimously. The bids were:
Gaston Motor Co. $4,779.00
Steber Chevrolet Co. $5,050.00
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Councilman Box moved to accept low bid provided truck meets specifi-
cations and provided that AM Radio(shown on both bid forms) is removed with
a price decrease. Councilman Ed Bishop seconded, motion passed unanimously.
Three bids were received on a typewriter for City Hall, however, due
to the fact information is available about Government Surplus typewriters,
Councilman Stipes moved to authorize Councilman Henry Bishop and Acting
City Clerk Evelyn Phillips to purchase a typewriter after they have this
information. Seconded by Councilman Ed Bishop, motion passed unanimously.
City Attorney John Duck was asked to write an addendum to the Fisher-
man's Wharf lease now existing between the City's Harbor Board and Mr. Robert
L. Jefferson, Sr., to the effect that said lease would terminate upon the
expiration of present Mayor and Council's term of office. Mr. Jefferson
presented a letter requesting renewal of lease for one year, which is proper
under the present terms of the lease; such renewal will not be affected by
the addendum to be written and presented at next meeting.
Councilman. Box moved to authorize the Mayor to sign two performance
bonds, $18,000- Leabro6k Subdivision, $92,000 - Covered Bridge, Unit I,
upon his return. Seconded by Councilman. Ed Bishop, motion passed unanimously.
Mayor Pro Tem. Wiggins reported to Council the receipt of $20,900 check
from Builders Center, Inc., which means the relocation of the gas line in
Spanish Fort can now proceed.
Mayor Pro Tem Wiggins requested permission to bring up a subject not
on Agenda. So moved by Councilman Stipes, seconded by Councilman Henry
Bishop. motion passed unanimously. The subject being the non-payment of
Liquor Taxes by the American.,Legion Post #335 and the possible suspending
of their License as per steps outlined in Ordinance No.169, it was decided
Councilman. Stipes would contact the people at the American Legion Post
before any action taken.
Meeting was duly adjourned.
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Acting ty Clerk