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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-24-1980 Regular Meeting162 STATE OF ALABAMA X COUN_T'Y7 OF BALDWIN X The City Council, City of Fairhope, met in regular session at 7:00 p.m., City Administration Building, 387 Fairhope Avenue, Fairhope, Alabama 36532, on Monday, 24 March 1980. Present were Mayor James P. Nix; Councilmembers David Ed Bishop, Jack A. Stipes, Trisha. Nelson, Sam E. Box, Sr., and C.O. McCawley; Attorney Ron Kopesky and City Clerk Evelyn Phillips. Minutes of 10 March 1980 regular session were duly approved. Councilman Stipes moved to approve the issuance of an Off -Premises Beer License to Walter & Amelia Franklin dba THE CORNER STORE. Seconded by Councilman Box, motion passed unanimously. Councilman. Box moved to approve the issuance of a Retail Beer License to Albert Rodgers dba ROD(MRS PACIaGE STORE. Seconded by Councilman Stipes, motion passed unanimously. Councilman Mccawley moved to contribute $2,728.00 to the Baldwin County Mental Health Center which is half of the amount requested and, after study of the City's financial status, to contribute, if feasible, the other half on or before September 30, 1980. Seconded by Councilman Box, motion passed unanimously. Attorney Kopesky advised Council a definite action is needed on the Delta Plumbing Company matter. Mayor Nix asked that the Harbor Board, City Superintendent Rutherford & City Engineer Ack ''bore meet with Attorney Kopesky as soon as possible and make a recommendation to the Council as to what course of action should be taken. Councilman Bishop moved to advertise for bids on resurfacing several streets. Seconded by CouncilUxxnan Nelson, motion passed unanimously. Councilman Stipes moved to advertise for bids on repairing Ronforth and Spring Drive (Earle Construction Company court settlement) and to require a 2-year performance and materials bond on the job. Seconded by Councilman McCawley, motion passed unanimously. City Engineer Ack Moore reported to Council on the bids received on repairs to the Municiapl Pier. Mr. Moore recommended the low bid of $234,043.35 by Eastern Shore Builders and Fairhope Paving Company (a joint venture) be accepted. Councilman Stipes moved to authorize the Mayor to execute the contract upon receipt of FEMA approval, provided the bid complied with all Federal and State Laws and Guidelines. Seconded by Councilman Bishop, motion passed unanimously. Chief Herbert Fuqua., Volunteer Fire Department, requested 82,000 to send 5 men to Fire College. Councilman Box so m ved, seconded by Councilman McCawley. T,btion passed unanimously. Councilman Stipes moved to have all contracts let on work for the City (Mar. 24' 80) 163 include a clause to the effect that any court actions resulting from contracted project, such as damages or non -completion, would cause the Contractor to be liable for payment of Attorney Fees. Seconded by Councilman Bishop, motion passed unanimously. The following bids were opened on repairs to five Wooden Piers and the Pier Street Boat Ramp(Storm Damage): Evans Construction, Mobile $ 26,629.00 P.E. Pate Construction, $ 31,900.00 Eastern Shore Builders $ 46,682.00 S.W.H. Nelson, Foley $ 66,988.00 Councilman Bishop moved to accept the low bid, with FEMA approval, and provided all specifications are met. Seconded by Councilman McCawley, motion passed unanimously. Mayor Nix nominated Mr. Kevin Boone to fill a vacancy on the Board of Adjustments & Appeals. There being no other nominations, Councilman Box moved to close the nominations. Seconded by Councilman Bishop, motion passed unanimously. Mr. Boone is appointed to the Board. Councilman Box moved to hear the following business not on the Agenda. Seconded by Councilwoman Nelson, motion passed unanimously: Attorney Kopesky said that, due to City Attorney John Duck's illness, he needed some assistance with City cases and would like to recommend Attorney Tom Norton, Councilman Stipes moved to approve Attorney Norton. Seconded by Councilman McCawley, motion passed unanimously. Under old business, Councilman Box moved to approve payment to Mr. Arthur Mannich in the amount of $45.00 for the Municipal Pier Buildings Appraisal. Seconded by Councilman Bishop, motion passed unanimously. _ City Engineer Moore also asked that Council give approval on his engineering fees which was not discussed earlier when he reported on the Municipal Pier bids. Councilman Bishop moved to approve payment of this bill upon receipt of FEMA's approval of the low bid on the Pier repairs. Seconded by Councilman Box, notion passed unanimously. Councilman McCawley moved to hear the following business not on the Agenda. Seconded by Councilman Box, motion passed unanimously: Councilman Bishop asked if the City was still selling paper and placing the proceeds in the Fountain Fund. Supt. Rutherford said no paper had been sold for some time because it was costing too much to haul the papers to Mobile. The Fund is in a savings account with a present balance of $2,356.00 Councilman Bishop also asked that Mr. Comalander be asked to finish the roofing work at Fisherman's Wharf. City Engineer Moore asked to bring up old business regarding the Grand Hotel Project. He is still waiting on some paperwork from the Grand Hotel. Point Clear Marina and the Fairhope Special Care Facilities people. Councilman. Box moved to advise these people their paperwork must be completed by April 1, 1980. Seconded by Councilman McCawley, motion passed unanimously. (Mar. 24, 1980) 164 Councilman Stipes moved to approve Street Fire Station from 16' to 24' and $1600. Seconded by Councilman McCawley, Meeting was duly adjourned. Attest City Clerk widening the door at the Section to purchase a door for approximately motion passed unanimously.