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STATE OF ALABAMA X
COUNTY 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, 12 May 1980.
Present were Mayor James P. Nix; Councilmembers Sam E. Box, Sr.,
Trisha Nelson, Jack A. Stipes, and David Ed Bishop; City Clerk
Evelyn Phillips. Councilman. C.O. McCawley and City Attorney John Duck
were out of town.
Minutes of the 28 April 1980 regular session were duly approved.
A Public Hearing was held on the rezoning request by Russell
Kilgore. No one present was opposed to the request. The Planning &
Zoning Board recommended the request be approved. Mr. Kilgore presented
plans showing the proposed office building to be constructed on the
site. Councilman Stipes introduced an ORDINANCE to amend the Zoning
Ordinance (No. 557) in respect to Lots 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, and
18; Block 6; Volanta Subdivision; as recorded in Map Book 1, Page 34;
located between Volanta and Miller Avenues, fronting on Section Street;
changing the classification from R2 Medium. Density Single Family Resi-
dential to B4 Business & Professional.
A Bid Opening was held 9 May 1980 on the Street Resurfacing Project
with the following bids received:
Per Ton
H.O. Weaver & Son $126,000
M.C. Williams Co. $128,720 33.18
Valta Construction $138,400 34.60
Timco, Inc. $159,600 39.90
Building Official Bob Lunsford reported all bids in order according to
specifications and recommended approval of Low Bidder H.O. Weaver & Son.
Councilman Stipes moved to authorize the Mayor to execute a contract
with Weaver, and to use United Gas Pipe Line's refund monies to fund the
project. Seconded by Councilwoman Nelson, motion passed unanimously.
Councilman Stipes discussed the widening of 30 feet of Ingleside
Street between Murphy and Nichols Avenue near Thomas Hospital This will
be discussed further at a later meeting.
A Bid Opening was held 12 May 1980 on the paving and gutter work
Morphy Street Project, and Mr. Claude Arnold reported that two sets of
plans were picked up; however, only one bid was received. Mr. Arnold
recommended approval of Valta Construction Company's bid of $28,617.50
(Alternate B less topsoil, headwall on Double 48" pipe, solid sod, and
sprigging). Councilman. Stipes moved to authorize the Mayor to execute
a contract with Valta. Seconded by Councilman Bishop, motion passed
unanimously.
Bids were opened on 15" pipe to be used at intersection of Fairhope
Avenue & Ingleside Street:
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Choctaw Pipe $ 5.68 ft.
Fayco, Inc. 5.90 ft.
Ala. Metal Forms Co. 5.13 ft.
Councilman Box moved to accept the low bid, provided specifica-
tions are met. Seconded by Councilwoman Nelson, motion passed
unanimously.
Gent. Supt. Phil Rutherford was to report on the cost of
leasing compared to purchasing a truck to pull garbage trailer
to the landfill; however, Mr. Rutherford reported that our present
truck had been repaired and he and Mr. Mason believed it can now
handle the job. Since several bids had been submitted on this
truck, Councilman Box moved to reject all bids and return them to
the bidders. Seconded by Councilman Bishop, motion passed unani-
mously.
Mayor Nix recommended to Council that decks be added to the
piers on Orange and Pecan Streets now under repair by Evans Con-
struction Company. The decks, one on each pier, would cost approx-
imately $900 to be paid out of the beach fund; Mr. Bishop moved
for approval, seconded by Councilman Stipes. Motion passed unan-
imously.
Councilman Box moved to advertise for bids on a sewer pump
station, installation by City, and a 10" force main sewer line,
total contracted job, from Pecan to Fels & Church. Seconded by
Councilman Stipes, motion passed unanimously.
Councilman Bishop had several questions about the summer fees
for the use of the Swimming Pool. He had received several complaints
that the fees were too high since the Pool operation had been turned
over to the YMCA for this summer. Councilwoman Nelson explained
the advantages expected from this plan and reported that the fees
had been reduced to $50.00 for intown and $60.00 out-of-town families.
Mayor Nix recommended a 3' wide sidewalk between Fels & Pier on
the west side of Mobile Street be added to the CETA sidewalk project.
Councilman Stipes so moved, seconded by Councilman Box. Motion
passed unanimously.
Mayor Nix reported that, in order to comply with the Supreme
Court's ruling, a Hearing Officer should be appointed to hear and
adjust disputed Utility Bills when delinquent co nsumers are
advised of a cut-off date. Councilman Bishop introduced, and
moved for the adoption of, the following Resolution. Seconded
by Councilman Stipes, motion passed unanimously:
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL of the City
of Fairhope that James Gillespie be appointed the
Utility Bills Hearing Officer in order that our de-
linquent notices may provide this necessary informa-
tion to those consumers found to be delinquent 'and
scheduled to be disconnected.
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ADOPTED this 12th day of May, 1980.
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Councilman Bishop introduced an,ORDINANCE to adopt the latest
editions and amendments to the Southern Building, Gas, Plumbing,
Etc., Codes.
Councilman Box moved to pay bills as presented. Seconded by
Councilwoman Nelson, motion passed unanimously.
Councilman Stipes moved to hear the following item not on
the Agenda. Seconded by Councilman Box, motion passed unanimously.
Councilman Stipes moved to advertise for bids on clearing storm
debris from Big Head Gully. Seconded by Councilman Box, motion
passed unanimously.
Councilman Box moved to hear the following two items not on
the Agenda. Seconded by Councilwoman Nelson, motion passed unan-
imously.
Councilman Stipes moved to increase the rate of pay to $3.25
per hour for the men working the Ticket Booth at the Beach.
Seconded by Councilman Bishop, motion passed unanimously.
Councilman Stipes moved that some official recognition be
made of Police Officers Month. Seconded by Councilwoman Nelson,
motion passed unanimously.
Meeting was duly adjourned.
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