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Home My WebLink About06-09-1980 Regular MeetingSTATE OF ALABAMA COUNTY OF BALDWIN X The City Council, City of Fairhope, met in regular session at 7:00 p.m. at the City Administration Building, 387 Fairhope Avenue, Fairhope, Alabama 36532, on Monday, 9 June 1980. Present were Mayor James P. Nix; Councilmembers C.O. McCawley, Sam E. Box, aor., Trisha Nelson, Jack A. Stipes, and David Ed Bishop; City Attorney John Duck and City Clerk Evelyn Phillips. Minutes of the 26 May 1980 meeting were duly approved after some discussion as to whether a motion setting a "No Parking between Signs" zone was to have included a vacant lot on Mershon Street. Councilman Stipes said he would like to hold his report on the widening of Ingleside Street until the next meeting as he was still discussing the situation with Dr. Diegmann. A Public Hearing was held at last regular session on the Off -Premises Beer License application by Mariette Conkin, dba Greeno Road Self Service Station. No action was taken at that time due to the fact that the Police Department gave a "not approved" recommendation. Chief Gilheart reported to Council that the Police recommendation is based on the fact that Ms. Conklin's City of Daphne license had been sus- pended for the -selling of beer to minors; however, this matter has now been cleared up. Councilman Stipes moved to approve the application. Seconded by Councilman Box, motion passed unanimously. City Engineering Consultant Ack Moore's report on the status of the Waterline Extension South(FHA) Project was not -ready but he will report at the next regular session. Councilman McCawley will report on the Health Office matter at the next regular session. Councilman Box reported that new bids had been requested on the sewer pump, to be opened at this meeting Two bids were received: Templeton Engineering Sales, Atlanta $29,000.00 20-22 weeks delivery Jim House & Associates, Birmingham $27,537.00 6-8 weeks delivery, $250 for supervision Councilman Box moved to accept the low bid provided all speci- fications are met. Seconded by Councilman McCawley, motion passed unanimously. (June 9 180). 181 Councilman Bishop NO. 649, an Ordinance as amended. Seconded mously. moved for Final Adoption of ORDINANCE adopting the 1978 National Electric Code, by Councilman Box, motion passed unani- Mayor Nix reported that Dr. St. Amant, County Health Officer, stated the County could not help purchase equipment for a mosquito -control spraying program in Fairhope but they would be able to provide the City with the insecticide if the City can purchase the necessary equipment. Councilman Box moved to advertise for bids. Seconded by Councilman Stipes, motion passed unanimously. Councilman Box introduced, and moved for the adoption of the following Resolution. Seconded by Councilman Bishop, motion passed unanimously: RESOLUTION WHEREAS, Section 11-46-25 as amended states the receipt of Statements of Candidacy shall be closed at 5:00 p.m. on the first Tuesday in June preceeding the Election Day of 8 July 1980, and WHEREAS, Section 11-46-43 as amended, states no elector shall write in the name of any person on the ballot, and WHEREAS, the Mayor of the City of Fairhope has filed a written statement with the City Council, attested by the City Clerk, certifying the fact that only one person filed a Statement of Candidacy for the office of Council, Place No. 4, and the name of that person is C.O. (Mac) McCawley, Sr., NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Fairhope taht C.O. (Mac) McCawley, Sr., be and he is hereby declared duly elected to the office of Council- murber, Place No. 4, City of Fairhope, for the term of office commencing on the first Monday in October, 1980; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor of the City of Fairhope be and he hereby is directed to issue a Certificate of Election to C.O.(Mac) McCawley, Sr. for the office of Cou ncilmember, Place No. 4. ADOPTED this 9th day o: (June 9' 80) 182 A Public Hearing was held an an Off -Premises Beer License Application by Jimmy Harrington, Jr., dba HARCO DRUG, INC., for two locations; Del -Fair Shopping Center and Baldwin Square Shopping Center. No one was present opposed to the application. Proof of publication was presented. Councilman Stipes moved the application be approved. Seconded by Councilman McCawley, motion passed unanimously. Mayor Nix reported the break -down of the air-conditioning unit at City Hall and asked permission to open bids on a replacement unit; bids having been requested prior to meeting date in order to expedite correcting the air-conditioning. Councilman McCawley moved to open the bids. Seconded by Councilman Box, motion passed unanimously: Romac Company $1,977.70 Eastern Shore Ser. 2,492.11 Ingersoll's 2,495.00 Ruffles Co. 2,536.65 Dowsey, Inc. 2,635.00 Councilman Bishop moved to accept the low bid provided specifications are met. Seconded by Councilman Box, motion passed unanimously. The following bids were opened an FEMA repair work to be done in Big Head Gully: Chuck Swift S.A. Graham Ben Crum $ 6,900.00 31,105.00 98,000.00 Councilman Box moved to accept low bid provided all FEMA specifications are met. Seconded by Councilman Bishop, motion passed unanimously. Councilwoman Nelson stated a number of complaints had been received about the aver -crowding at the Municipal Beach. Due to rising costs of clean-up and police personnel, Councilwoman Nelson moved that the charges be raised to $5.00 per car, $2.00 per walk-in, and the number of cars be limited to 250. Councilman Bishop said he would second the motion but only if the limitation as to a specific number of cars was not in- cluded. After some discussion, Councilwoman Nelson withdrew her motion and rude the following motion: Charges are to be $10.00 per car, $3.00 per ara.lk-in, and the number of cars allowed in before closing the beach would be left to the discretion of the Policemen on duty, and this is to be effective as soon as signs can be posted. Seconded by Councilman PZc- Cawley, motion passed unanimously. Councilwoman Nelson moved to request a "No Left Turn" sign be place with State Highway Department approval at the intersection of Mobile Street and Fairhope Avenue, for the direction of traffic going north on Mobile Street. Seconded by Councilman Bishop, motion passed unanimously. Councilwoman Nelson moved to limit parking in the Municipal Pier Oval area to two(2) hours. This motion died due to lack of a second. (June 9'80) 183 Councilwoman Nelson moved to establish Tow -Away Zones on North Bayview and in the North Beach property area,.on Magnolia from Summit to Fairhope; North Mobile Street; South Mobile Street from Fairhope to Laurel; Fairhope Ave. from Summit to Mobile; and the north side of Cliff Drive from Short to Mobile St. Seconded by Councilman Box, motion passed unanimously. Councilwoman Nelson moved to reserve the north side of the Pier Oval for Pier parking. This motion died due to lack of a second. Councilman Box moved to advertise for a Public Hearing on the rezoning request by Amps Wagner; to be held July 14th. Seconded by Councilman McCawley, motion passed unanimously. Councilwoman Nelson moved to approve Ms. Betty Jo Wolfe's request to place a New Orleans -style canopy -aver the sidewalk at her place of business, the Page & Pallette. Seconded by Councilman McCawley, motion passed unanimously. City Attorney John Duck asked that a meeting be held to determine final action on the Delta Plumbing Company matter. Mayor Nix asked Councilman Stipes if the Harbor Board could meet and have a recommendation ready by next regular Council session. Councilman Stipes agreed to have this done. Mayor Nix reported an error had been discovered in the 1977-78 Public Improvements Assessments. Mr. Buddy Richmond has been assessed for 20 feet too much and Mr. Elden Harrington for 20 feet too few. Councilman Stipes is to work this out with the property owners so Council can correct the record. Councilman Box moved to approve an additional position in the Mechanics Department, at an hourly rate of $4.50. Seconded by Council- man McCawley, motion passed unanimously. Councilman Stipes moved to give a copy of the -City Voters List to any candidates who request a copy; all others will be charged the regular copy charges. Seconded by Councilman Bishop, motion carried over one Nay vote by Councilwoman Nelson. Councilman Bishop moved to use eight(8) Voting Machines for the July 8th Municipal Election. Seconded by Councilman McCawley, motion passed unanimously. Councilman Stipes moved to approve payment of retention on Evans Construction Company's FEMA contract and to commend then for an excellent job on the 5 wooden piers and boatramp at the Municipal Beach area. Second- ed by Councilman Bishop, motion passed unanimously. Councilman Box moved to hear the following items not on the Agenda. Seconded by Councilman Bishop, motion passed unanimously: Councilman Box moved to advertise for bids on construction of sewer line from Pecan Street lift station to corner of Chinch and Fels. Seconded by Councilwoman Nelson, motion passed unanimously. (June 9'80) 184 Mr. Milhacn reported on July 4th Optimist Club plans. 'Councilman McCawley moved to give permission to hang banners over the street where "Seasons Greetings" banners are usually placed during Christmas; and for City crew to do the work. Seconded by Councilman Box, motion passed unanimously. Councilman McCawley moved to pay bills as presented. Seconded by Councilman Bishop, motion passed unanimously. Meeting was duly adjourned. go /J ffCAW NOWIN W 0 ff�rliaia