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STATE
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COUNTY
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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 36532, on
Monday. 11 November 1985.
Present were Mayor James P. Nix; Councilmembers Roy C. White,
Trisha Nelson, David E. Bishop, Michael A. Ford, and Barney L.
Shull; City Attorney James Reid and City Clerk Evelyn Phillips.
No one was absent.
There being a Quorum present, Mayor Nix called the meeting
to order. Minutes of the 28 October regular session and the
5 November special session were duly approved.
Council reviewed a Restaurant Liquor License application by
Harry P. Johnson, dba WINSLOW'S CAFE, presently located on Greeno
Road. Mr. Johnson plans to move Winslow's Cafe to Fairhope
Avenue where the Hearthstone Restaurant was located. The Greeno
Road location will be renamed and will operate under -his present
license through the end of 1985. Councilwoman Nelson moved to
approve the application. Seconded by Councilman Shull, motion
passed unanimously. There was police approval and no one pre-
sent was opposed to the license.
Councilman White introduced an ordinance to be known as the
Coastal Protection Ordinance. The Alabama Department of Environ-
mental Management asked that this ordinance be adopted. It sets
out the regulations for the issuance of developmental permits
to be issued on specified "coastal" (flood plain) areas. The
Council will take final action at the next regular session.
The following bids were opened on November 8th'by Purchasing
Agent Wayne Smith and Street Superintendent Tim Kant:
For a 72" Diesel 3-way Rotary Mower with Grass Catcher
HGH Turf Supply, Birmingham $14,602.50
Tieco, Inc., Pensacola $16,485.00
Gulf Shores Turf Supply, Pensacola $ 9,550.00*
*No Grass Catcher
Mr. Smith and Mr. Kant recommended acceptance of the HGH Turf
Supply Company bid, the lowest bid that meets specifications.
So moved by Councilman Bishop. Seconded by Councilman Shull,
motion passed unanimously.
Councilwoman Nelson introduced, and moved for the adoption of,
the following Resolution. Seconded by Councilman Ford, motion
passed unanimously:
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RESOLUTION NO. 170-85
WHEREAS, a cost underrun in the Community Develop-
ment Block Grant Project #L-SP-PF-84-034
is anticipated and additional drainage
improvement work in the same project area
would benefit the project as a whole; then
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF
FAIRHOPE, ALABAMA, that the budget be locally amended
to allow for a continuation of the drainage improvement
project in the same project area; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the budget be amended to
reflect an increase in the Administrative Contract of
$2,000.00 to provide additional administrative services
and technical assistance which are needed as a result
of the extended project.
ADOPTED THIS llth DAY OF NOVEMBER, 1985.
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Councilwoman Nelson nominated Mr. Paul Ring for a 3-year
term (reappointment) on the Organic School Board. There being
no other nominations, Councilman Shull moved the nominations be
closed and Mr. Ring reappointed. Seconded by Councilman White,
motion passed unanimously.
Councilwoman Nelson moved to change the December 9th regular
session to December 16th; and introduced, and moved for the
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adoption of, the following Holidays Resolution which will allow
an additional 1 and 1/2 holidays for City personnel. Seconded
by Councilman Shull, motion passed unanimously:
RESOLUTION NO. 171-85
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF
FAIRHOPE, ALABAMA, That the following Holidays will
be observed in 1985 by all City Personnel except
emergency employees:
THANKSGIVING - Thursday & Friday, Nov. 28 $ 29
CHRISTMAS - 1 day on Tuesday, December 24th
1 day on Wednesday, December 25th
ADOPTED THIS 11th DAY OF NOVEMBER, 1985.
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Councilman White reported that approximately 1,000 kids
enjoyed the Halloween Party at the Police Station on October
31st. He also mentioned that the December issue of GREATER
MOBILE magazine features City employee Chester Akins on its
front cover.
Councilman Shull reported on plans for the dredging to be
done at the Municipal Pier and Beach area. After some discussion,
Councilman Shull moved to apply for certain permits needed from
the US Corps of Engineers. Seconded by Councilman White, motion
passed unanimously.
Councilwoman Nelson moved to pay.bills as presented. Seconded
by Councilman Ford, motion passed unanimously.
Meeting was duly adjourned.
JJam P. Nix, Mayor
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