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STATE OF ALABAMA X
COUNTY OF BALDWIN X
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. 22 September 1986.
Present were Mayor James P. Nix; Councilmembers Roy C.
White, Jeanette Puckett, 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 8 September 1986 regular session
were duly approved.
Former Councilmember Trisha Nelson Lo Porto was presented
a plaque by the Mayor and Council in appreciation of her out-
standing service on the Council and to the City of Fairhope.
Mrs. Lo Porto served from 1979 to the time of her recent
resignation in 1986.
The first Public Hearing,on the proposed Public Improvements
Assessments Project was held as advertised in the EASTERN
SHORE COURIER on September 3rd and loth. Certified letters
notifying all affected property owners of record were mailed
on September loth. City Engineer Ack Moore was present and
gave revised footage estimates on the proposed work. As Council
reviewed the planned work street by street, no objections or
protests were offered with one exception -- Mr. Paul Frederick
on Bon Secour Avenue said he was concerned about increased
water on his property. Mr. Moore explained that there would be
\ more water flow over a paved street than over a dirt street but
the drainage would be handled as well as possible, just as it
is on other paved streets. Legal problems have come up re-
garding Hunt Road improvements .... the major property owner,
Lebanon Chapel AME Church, cannot produce proof of ownership.
Also, Shore Village has some legal problems to be worked out.
Council decided to delay the introduction of the ordinance
confirming -Improvements Ordinance No. 774 until the next regular
session on October 13th. On the written request by Mr. Matt
Dial to include Suburbon Drive in Huntlee Subdivision, Councilman
Shull moved to allow the inclusion. Seconded by Councilman
Bishop, motion passed unanimously. A legal waiver of prior
proceedings of the project signed by Mr. Dial was also presented.
Councilman White moved to approve the addition of Albert
Cotten and James Arthur Sisk III to the Police Auxiliary roster,
and the deletion of Jack Kirk, Donnie Walker, and George
Strachan from the Volunteer Fireman roster. Seconded by
Councilwoman Puckett, motion passed unanimously. Mayor Nix
mentioned that Mr. Kirk was retiring from the Volunteer Firemen
after 32 years of distinctive service, from 1954 to 1986, and
served as Chief from 1957 to 1958. Also, Mr. Walker was
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retiring from the Volunteer Firemen after 21 years of out-
standing service, from 1965 to 1986, and had served as
Chief from 1982 to 1984.
Council reviewed an application for a Wine Off -Premises
License by Curtis Rewerts, dba RIVER PARK GROCERY located
22 miles east of the City on Highway 48. No one present was
opposed to the license. There was Police approval. Council-
man Shull moved to approve the license. Seconded by Councilman
Ford, motion passed unanimously.
The Shoulder, Inc., has requested use of the city landfill
area south of the Datco Building on Pecan Avenue. After
discussion, Councilman Bishop moved for approval of the request
provided proper boundaries are established and a hold -harmless
agreement can be worked out. Seconded by Councilman Shull,
motion passed unanimously.
Councilman White moved to reappoint Marion E. Wynne as
Municipal. Judge for another two-year term, from Oct, 1986, to
the end of September, 1988. There being no other nominations,
Councilman Ford seconded the reappointment of Judge Wynne.
Motion passed unanimously.
Revisions of the current budget were presented to the Council.
After 10 months of operation, some Airport project expenses and
an overrun on the Sidewalk project called for an additional
transfer from the Electric Department and the Gas Department to
the General Fund of $48,000 each. After discussion, Councilman
Shull moved to approve the revisions. Seconded by Councilman
Bishop, motion passed unanimously.
A list of uncollectible utility accounts totaling $57,637.34
were presented for authority to write them off. The accounts
cover the past 3 years and represent only .25% or 1/4 of 1% of
all billing during the period. The accounts will still be
collectible should service ever again be required by those
involved. After discussion Councilwoman Puckett movedto approve
the write-off. Seconded by Councilman White, motion passed
unanimously. Councilman Bishop also entered a motion that this
write-off be presented each year from this point forward.
Seconded by Councilman Shull, motion passed unanimously.
Councilman White introduced an ordinance to limit parking
within 25 feet of an intersection. This ordinance will be
considered for final adoption at the next regular session.
Councilman White introduced an ordinance to amend the
Sections of the City Code having to do with animal control.
This ordinance will be considered for final adoption at the
next regular session.
Councilwoman Puckett introduced, and moved for the adoption
of, the following resolution. Seconded by Councilman Shull,
motion passed unanimously:
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RESOLUTION NO. 193-86
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
Payable No. 38666 to Central Bank of the South in Fairhope,
in the principal amount of SEVENTY-FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($7500.00),
with an annual interest rate of SEVEN PER CENT (70), for a
period of Four (4) Years beginning 12 September 1986. Note
terms to call for an annual principal payment of not less than
Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000) each year for the first three
years with a final principal payment of Fifteen Hundred Dollars
(&1,500) , or any remaining balance, on the fourth year.
Interest to be billed and paid quarterly.
ADOPTED THIS 22nd DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 1986.
Mayor Nix announced that the Recreation
Public Hearing on their new $1,000,000
on Thursday, October 2nd, at 7:00, p.m.
Chamber.
Meeting was duly adjourned.
Board will hold a
proposed Golf Project
. in the Council
P.v
Jame P. Nix, Mayor