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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-09-1985 Regular MeetingSTATE OF ALABAMA X COUNTY OF BALDWIN The City Council, City of Fairhope, met in regular session at 5:30, P.M., Fairhope Municipal Complex Council Chamber, 161 North Section Street, Fairhope, Alabama 365323, on Monday, 9 September 1985. Present were Councilmembers Roy C. White, David E. Bishop, Michael A. Ford, and Barney L. Shull; City Attorney James Reid and City Clerk Evelyn Phillips. Mayor James P. Nix and Councilmember Trisha Nelson were absent. Councilman White presided in the absence of Mayor Nix and Mayor Pro-Tem Nelson. ,There being a quorum present,.Councilman White called the meeting to order. Minutes of the 26 August 1985 regular session were duly approved. Councilman Shull moved for final adoption of Ordinance #758, an ordinance amending City Code Section 12-10 by setting forth the procedure for the clearing of vacant lots of refuse and weeds by the zoning enforcement officer at the property owner's expense. Seconded by Councilman Ford, motion passed unanimously Councilman White reported that he and Water Superintendent Mike Rejczyk had visited the Schug property on Nichols Street and it is their recommendation that the City offer to help Mr. Schug's problem concerning the City water tank overflow in accordance with usual city policy ---the City will install some 250 lin. ft. of drain pipe in the city right-of-way at no charge if Mr. Schug purchases the pipe. The pipe will belong to the City after job is complete. So moved by Councilman Bishop. Seconded by Councilman Shull, motion passed unanimously. Councilman Bishop introduced, and moved for the adoption of, the following resolution. Seconded by Councilman Ford, motion passed unanimously: RESOLUTION NO. 163-85 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF FAIRHOPE, ALABAMA, That the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute a renewal of that certain AIRPORT BOARD Note Pay- able No. 2128 to Central Bank of the South in Fairhope, in the principal amount of $12,000.00, for one (1) year at the annual interest rate of Nine per cent (90), beginning 12 September 1985. ADOPTED THIS 9th DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 1985. [a4ttot_ e, May r City C 9 September 1985 684 Councilman Shull reported that it looks as if the building of a city dredge will take longer than anticipated, possibly longer than two months. In the interim, Councilman Shull moved to request bids on renting a dredge so the dredging work can begin sooner. Seconded by Councilman Bishop, motion passed unanimously. Councilman Bishop moved to hear the following business not on the Agenda. Seconded by Councilman Ford, motion passed unanimously: Councilman White reported that the Federal Emergency Manage- ment Agency (FEMA) had requested use of our Civic Center Audito- rium on Wednesday, September llth, for a county -wide meeting of local and county officials. The meeting is for instructing these officials as to how to request FEMA aid for damages due to Hurricane Elena now that Baldwin County has been declared a Disaster Area. Councilman White said he had given tentative approval of the use of the auditorium and asked if there were any objections by other Council members. There was no objection. All of the council members commended City Personnel for the good job they did and are doing to clear up the damage caused by Elena. Crews began working early on Labor Day, September 2nd, and all damage has been repaired with the exception of debris clearing which is still being done. The following bids were opened by the Electrical Department Superintendent and City Clerk just prior to the Council meeting. Due to storm damage (Elena), the stock of 40' utility poles has been depleted and more poles are needed: For 40 Class 4 (40') Utility Poles: VENDOR TOTAL COST DELIVERY Treated Timber Products 4,280.00 3-4 weeks Pensacola, Fl Huxford Pole & Pilings 43,344.00 7-10 days Huxford, Al Baldwin Pole & Pilings 4,400.00 10-14 days Bay Minette, Al Thomasson Lumber Co 4,532.40 10 days Philadelphia, Ms Cahaba Wood Products 4,597.60 14 days Mobile, Al T.R. Miller Co 4,794.00 30 days Brewton, Al Stallworth Timber Co 4,856.00 21 days Beatrice, Al Superior Wood Treating 5,260.00 21 days Louisville, Ms Hatfield & Company 4,908.00 14 days Mobile, Al 9 September 1985 685 Councilman Bishop because of the 7- Timber Products 1 by Supt. Norris. bid by Huxford. unanimously. moved to accept the Huxford Pole & Piling bid 10 day delivery schedule instead of the Treated ow bid (with a 3-4 week schedule) as recommended The low bid was $64.00 less that the next lowest Seconded by Councilman Ford, motion passed Councilman Bishop moved to pay bills as presented. Seconded by Councilman Shull, motion passed unanimously. Meeting was duly adjourned. ing City C1 rk