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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-13-1989 Regular Meeting1002 STATE OF ALABAMA 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; on Monday, 13 February, 1989. Present were Mayor James P. Nix; Councilmembers Roy C. White, Jeanette Puckett, Michael A. Ford, and Barney L. Shull; City Attorney Marion Wynne and Acting City Clerk Betty Rivenbark. David Ed Bishop and Evelyn Phillips were out of town. There being a quorum present, Mayor Nix called the meeting to order. Minutes of the 23 January 1989 regular session and- the -2= February _1989 special session were duly approved. At this time the Mayor recognized three Webelo Scout troops who were visiting tonight and their leaders R.C. Rezner, Seth Pedin and Bill and Judy Benson. The group of boys and their leaders led the rest present in.the pledge of allegiance. Mayor Nix explained the working of the government of Fairhope to the group. Sherry Hood was recognized from the American Red Cross and presented a Certificate of Cooperation to Cecil Rayborn for organizing and helping to put on a City sponsored Blood Drive. She said their goal was 50 units and 76 units was what was actually received at the end of the drive. She •thanked the Mayor and the City for their support. An application for a Beer Off -Premises License and a Wine Off -Premises License, DBA Deli Depot "N" Food Mart, operated by Paul E. Moore, located at 355 South Greeno Rd. was considered. No one present was opposed to the licenses. There was police approval. Councilman Shull moved to approve the licenses• Seconded by Councilwoman Puckett motion passed unanimously. Mr. Hal Parsons President of the Quail Creek Golfers Association was recognized. He presented a check for $1,000 to Bobby Hall, Golf Pro at Quail Creek for rain shelters. He said that the group is a support group for the golf course and that they want to help at the course in any way. A request had been received to name a short portion of a street off of the end of East Pecan Street, Marietta Drive. Marietta Johnson Organic School is being built there and this street had never been named. Councilman Ford moved to approve the request and Councilman White seconded. Motion passed unanimously. l3'r. 194 1003 Mayor Nix explained that the City needed to swap some property(less than 1/10 of an acre) with the Quail Creek property owners to make some adjustments at the golf course. He needs Council approval to execute the deed. Councilman Shull moved to,authorize the Mayor to execute the deed for the adjustments that are necessary. Councilman Ford seconded saying that it is necessary and in their best interest. Motion passed unanimously. Council attention was drawn to the need to increase the garbage rates in Fairhope to keep up with the charges we are having to pay to transport it to the county landfill. Discussion followed on what would be fair increase. Council- man White introduced Ordinance No. 827, an ordinance raising the garbage rates, for all users, 50� a month. In order to immediately consider this ordinance for adoption, Councilwoman Puckett moved to suspend the rules. Seconded by Councilman Shull, motion to suspend was unanimously carried by the following vote: AYE - White, Puckett, Nix, Ford, Shull. NAY - none. Councilman White then moved for final adoption of Ordinance No. 827. Seconded by Council- man Shull motion to adopt was unanimously carried by the following vote: AYE - White, Puckett, Nix, Ford, Shull. NAY - none. Council took the following action on the following bids: For Gas Dept. Truck(in budget)Cost Bill Steber Chev./Olds $20,972.00 Daphne, Al. Chris Myers Daphne, Al. Gaston Ford Daphne, Al. 23,972.00 No Bid Delivery 10 Weeks 90-120 Weeks Councilman White moved to accept low bid meeting specifi- cations. Councilman Shull seconded. Motion passed unani- mously. For Gas Pipe - CDBG Project(52001) Cost Delivery M.T. Deason CO. $10,244.00 8 Days Birmingham, Al. Davis Meter & Supply Co. Pensacola, Fla. L.B. Foster CO. Birmingham, Al. ,Consolidated Pipe & Supply Birmingham, Al. Jeffreys Steel Co., Mobile Empire Pipe, B'ham, Al. 8,580.00 14 Days 7,774.00 30 Days 7,332.00 10 Days 9,204.00 7-10 Days 7,591.00 7-10 Days / 3 19 91 1004 Councilman Ford moved to accept low bidder meeting all specifications. Councilwoman Puckett seconded and motion carried unanimously. For Beach/Dump Decals D.P. Screen Printing, Inc. Mobile, Al. No other bids received. Cost 2,075.00 Delivery 15 Days Councilman Ford moved to accept bid, Councilwoman Puckett seconded and motion carried unanimously. For 18" Culvert - 2 different types(metal & concrete) Cost Delivery Gulf Atlantic Culvert Tallahassee, Fla. M6.19 per ft. 5-10 Days High Standards, Inc. Waynesboro, Miss. Montgomery Concrete Pipe Co Montgomery, Al. Faulkner Concrete Pipe Co. Birmingham, Al. M6.65 per ft. 10 Days C8.65 per ft. 7 Days C7.83 per ft. 1 Days Discussion followed on what best to use, this is for one mile paving project City does each year in budget this year planned for S. Section Street. Barney pointed out that the life of metal is about 20 years. Supt. Rutherford and Kant had recommended the coated metal which is cheaper. Councilman White said he had mixed emotions about having to replace in 20 years w/sidewalk being on top but moved to buy the metal coated pipe at the lowest bid meeting specifications. Councilwoman Puckett seconded and motion carried unanimously. Mayor Nix announced that Arbor Day is being planned for February 22, 1989 at 10:00 A.M. and there will be a ceremony at the complex. He told what kind of trees will be distributed, one to a resident, and that if any left over then non-residents can get one. Meeting was duly adjourned. r Jam s P. Nix, Mayor Actirf,g City Clerk