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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-11-1988 Regular Meeting949 STATE OF ALABAMA COUNTY OF BALDWIN Z The City Council, City of Fairhope, met in regular session at 5:30 pm; Fairhope Municipal Complex Council Chamber; 161 North Section Street; Fairhope, Alabama 36532; on Monday, 11 July 1988. 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 13 June 1988 regular session and the 20 June 1988 special session were duly approved. An application for a Restaurant Liquor License by Daiko Ennis, President of Baldwin Food Services, Inc.; dba SHARECROPPERS' at 77 South Section Street; was considered. No one present was opposed to the license. There was police approval. Councilman Ford moved to approve the license. Seconded by Councilman Shull, motion passed unanimously. An application for a Beer On/Off Premises License by Michael Dart, President of Pizza Hut of Florida, Inc.; dba PIZZA HUT at 241 South Greeno Road; was considered. No one present was opposed to the license. There was police approval. Councilman Shull moved to approve the license. Seconded by Councilwoman Puckett, motion passed unanimously. Mrs. Mary Toulmin of Daphne addressed Council on the sub- ject of an annual Beach Permit for non-residents. Mrs. Toulmin said she would be happy to pay a reasonable fee to use the beach even though she understands why the City charges non- residents. Council is to consider the idea and report at a later date. Since Mayor Nix has qualified for re-election as Mayor in the up -coming Municipal Election, he advised Council that a person should be appointed to carry out his duty of preparing a Voters List for the election. Mayor Nix advised he would like to appoint R. L. (Dick) Sanderson for this duty and also, to appoint City Clerk Evelyn Phillips as Election Manager. Councilman White moved to approve these appointments. Seconded by Councilman Shull, motion passed unanimously. A report on bids opened by the Purchasing Agent and the General Superintendent for a 2-Ton Pickup Truck for the Street Department was reviewed: 11 July 1988 950 FOR 1/2-TON PICKUP TRUCK - STREET DEPT. Vendor Cast Steber Chevrolet Co., Daphne $11,391.94 Chris Myers GMAC, Daphne $12,397.00 Delivery Immediate (In Stock) 60 days Councilman White moved to accept the low bid from Steber Chevrolet Company, provided all specifications are met. Seconded by Councilman Bishop, motion passed unanimously. Special recognition was given to Gas Department Supt. Gene Fuqua and several Gas employees for their work of rebuilding a special truck trailer to be used to haul trash to the Magnolia Landfill. The Mayor and Council expressed their appreciation for the extra work and special talents these men put forth toward aiding the City to continue to provide service without extra cost. Mrs. Spotswood, of St. Mary's Childrens Home of Mobile, advised Council that St. Mary's is celebrating their 150-year anniversary this year. She invited the Council to attend special ceremonies on July 16th and 17th and delivered a copy of The History of St. Mary's as a gift to the City. Councilman Shull moved to pay bills as presented. Seconded by Councilman Ford, motion passed unanimously. Meeting was duly adjourned at 5:47 pm. 4A x, Mayor City C114rk