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Home My WebLink About05-08-1989 Regular Meeting1020 STATE OF ALABAMA X COUNTY OF BALDWIN X 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, 8 May 1989. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Nix, who acted as Chairman of the meeting. Upon roll call, the following were found to be present: PRESENT: Mayor James P. Councilmembers V ABSENT: none Nix David E. Bishop Michael A. Ford Jeanette Puckett Barney L. Shull Roy C. White Evelyn P. Phillips, the City Clerk, who was also present along with City Attorney Marion E. Wynne, acted as clerk of the meeting. A quorum being present, the chairman announced that the meeting was open for the transaction of business. Minutes of the 24 April 1989 regular session were duly approved. Mayor Nix recognized a delegation of some 15 to 20 citizens from the Ashley Drive-Ronforth Avenue area who asked to address the Council concerning a nuisance in their neighborhood. Mr. Steven Perry was spokesman for the group. Mr. Perry reported that he and his neighbors were concerned about the long period of time being taken to settle a dispute they have with Mr. Hayward Johnson over Mr. Johnson's alledged operation of a business at his home. They cannot understand why the City has not been able to enforce several ordinances they feel Mr. Johnson is in violation of. It was explained that the City has exercised every option open to them to correct the problem and that the delay is due to the Court system where the case has been pending. Mr. Johnson, through his attorney, is con- tending that he is not in violation of any ordinance and until a decision is made by a Judge, the City can do no more. City Attorney Wynne reported that Judge Norton will hear a request for a summary judgement on May 17th and if that request is turned down, the case will be heard possibly in August. Councilman Bishop introduced Ordinance No. 834, an ordinance to provide for the issuance of $810,000 principal amount of General Obligation Public Improvement Bonds dated 1 May 1989, in writing. This issue will provide for the public improvements assessments project on Quail Creek Drive and Windmill Loop. 8 May 1989 1021 Councilman Shull moved that unanimous consent immediate consideration of and action on said which motion was seconded by Councilman Ford said motion being put to vote, the following YEAS NAYS Mayor Nix none Councilmembers Bishop Ford Puckett Shull White be given for ordinance, and, upon the vote was recorded: The Mayor thereupon declared that the motion for unanimous consent for immediate consideration of and action on Ordinance No. 834 was unanimously carried. Councilman Bishop thereupon moved that Ordinance No. 834 be finally adopted, which motion was seconded by Councilman Shull and, upon the said motion being put to vote, the following vote was recorded: YEAS NAYS Mayor Nix none Councilmembers Bishop Ford Puckett Shull White The Mayor thereupon announced that the motion for adoption of Ordinance No. 834 had been unanimously carried. Councilman White introduced Ordinance No. 835, an ordinance to provide for the issuance of $300,000principal amount of General Obligation Warrants dated 1 May 1989, in writing. This issue will provide for the purchase of two fire trucks. Councilman Shull moved that unanimous consent be given for immediate consideration of and action on said ordinance, which motion was seconded by Councilwoman Puckett and, upon the said motion being put to vote, the following vote was recorded: YEAS NAYS Mayor Nix none Councilmembers Bishop Ford Puckett Shull White The Mayor thereupon declared that the motion for unanimous consent for immediate consideration of and action on Ordinance No. 835 was unanimously carried. Councilman White thereupon moved that Ordinance No. 835 be finally adopted, which motion 8 May 1989 1022 was seconded by Councilman Ford and, upon the said motion being put to vote, the following vote was recorded: YEAS NAYS Mayor Nix none Councilmembers Bishop Ford Puckett Shull White The Mayor thereupon announced that the motion for adoption of Ordinance No. 835 had been unanimously carried. Councilwoman Puckett moved to authorize the Mayor to have a water rates study prepared by St. John.Engineers. Seconded by Councilman Shull, motion passed unanimously. Councilman Ford moved to approve the request for a change of Alcoholic Beverage License, from Restaurant Liquor License to Beer On/Off Premises License, by Leah Robertson, dba JOHN'S FAMILY RESTAURANT, #1 Greeno Road. Seconded by Councilman Shull, motion passed unanimously. Council took action on the following bids: ,Pnp PnPT. Vendor Pepco Mobile Fletcher Oil Eight Mile Radcliff Fuels Mobile Unleaded Diesel $0.9620 per gal. $0.8200 per gal. $0.8331 per gal. $0.5942 per gal. $0.5700 per gal. $0.5475 per gal. All prices include applicable taxes. All bidders specify any market price fluctuation may be passed on to buyer. It is re- commended to accept low bid of $.82 per gallon on unleaded by Fletcher Oil Company, and $.5475 per gallon on diesel by Radcliff Marine & Fuels Company. ---W. Smith, Purch. Agt. Councilman White moved to accept the two low bids as recommended. Seconded by Councilwoman Puckett, motion passed unanimously. FOR READY -MIX CONCRETE Vendor PER CY-LOAD PER CY-LESS THAN LOAD Reynolds Bros, Foley T36. 0 $36.00 Southern ReadyMix,Mobile $39.00 $44.00 It is recommended to accept low bid by Reynolds Brothers of Foley.---W.Smith, Purch. Agt. 8 May 1989 1023 Councilman Bishop moved to accept the low bids by Reynolds Brothers Company of Foley, Alabama. Seconded by Councilman Shull, motion passed unanimously. FOR FOURTH OF JULY FIREWORKS All bids were rejected by Council and Purchasing Agent is to rebid as soon as possible. Councilwoman Puckett moved, due to planned attendance of the annual Alabama League of Municipalities convention on May 20-23, that May 22nd regular session on Monday be rescheduled for Wednesday, May 24th, same time and place. Secon ded by Councilman Ford, motion passed unanimously. Councilman Bishop moved to hear the following business not on the Agenda. Seconded by Councilman Shull, motion passed unanimously: The Alabama Municipal Electric Authority has sent a copy of the proposed Load Management Program agreement (Res. 271-88) for signature. This program will allow us to purchase electric power more cheaply by the installation of peak shaving devices. Councilman Bishop moved to authorize the Mayor to execute the agreement. Seconded by Councilman Ford, motion passed unanimously. Councilman Shull moved to pay bills as presented. Seconded by Councilwoman Puckett, motion passed unanimously. There being no further business to come before the meeting, meeting was duly adjourned at 6:05 pm. T • ames P. Nix ty C� pr