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Home My WebLink About06-12-1989 Regular Meeting1027 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, 12 June 1989. Present were Mayor James P. Nix; Councilmembers Roy C. White, Jeanette Puckett, Michael A. Ford, David E. Bishop, and Barney L. Shull; City Attorney Marion E. Wynne and City Clerk Evelyn Phillips. No one was absent. There being a quorum present, Mayor Nix called the meeting to order. Minutes of the 24 May 1989 regular session were duly approved. Before proceeding with business, Mayor Nix introduced Mr. Monty Hughes to the audience. Mr. Hughes is the new Adult Recreation Center Director, replacing Mrs. Evelyn Lindsey who passed away last year. Mr. Hughes gave a brief report on the activities now underway at the senior citizens Center and future plans for new and improved activities. 4 Council read and discussed a letter from the Chairman of t the Baldwin County Commission. The County Commission has agreed to apply for a CDBG grant for the purpose of installing a small diameter sewer system in the Point Clear area around the old school, and in the Twin Beach area from Young Street to Section Street. The Commission's request is for the City to accept the fluids from this sewer system, solids being retained in septic tanks, and to give them a discounted rate for the treatment of the fluids. Mayor Nix advised that he, Councilman Ford, and Water $ Sewer Superintendent Mike Rejczyk had attended a public hearing recently held by the Commission in Point Clear and had followed up on the information presented. Supt. Rejczyk reported that he had contacted three areas where this system was installed and had got no good reports. The Mayor reported that everyone agrees a sewer system is sorely needed but the non -conventional small diameter/septic tank system being proposed could and probably would turn into a maintenance nightmare the City would have to live with for years to come. After more discussion, the Mayor proposed the following answer to the County Commission's request: (1) the City strongly recommends that a conventional sewer system be installed to eliminate maintenance problems, eliminate groundwater infiltration, eliminate the necessity of future customers having /f to install septic tanks, and, if this is done, the City will accept the system and its maintenance; however, if the County wants to install a non -conventional system, then (2) the County must be responsible for all maintenance of the system they install, all septic tanks will have to be sealed to eliminate groundwater infiltration, the City will install a meter at the point where the effluent enters the City system and the County will be 12 June 1989 1028 billed the standard out-of-town household rate times the number of houses connected , or, the standard rate based on the number of gallons received into the system, whichever is the greater, and the County will pay the City the standard out-of-town tap fee for each customer added after the initial installation. Councilman Bishop moved to authorize the Mayor to write the Commission so stating the City's position. Seconded by Councilman Shull, motion passed unanimously. The Airport Board submitted a written resolution to be considered by the Council which would give consent to the municipal airport's lessor, Fairhope Aero, Inc., assigning their leasehold interest in the property as collateral for a line of credit by Duncan Aircraft Sales of Florida, Inc., of up to and including the amount of $5,000,000.00 with First Florida Bank, N.A. The Board recommended execution of the consent (resolution) form. Councilwoman Puckett introduced and moved for the adoption of Resolution No. 287-89 (Consent to Assignment) by authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute same. Seconded by Councilman White, ^motion passed unanimously. Mayor Nix advised Council on the formation of the Alabama Municipal Insurance Corporation. This company will provide a protected source of insurance coverage at affordable and stable rates to Alabama Municipalities. After discussion, Councilman Shull introduced, and moved for the adoption of, the following resolution. Secon ded by Councilwoman Puckett, motion passed unanimously: (Res. No. 288-89 on next page....) 12 June 1989 1029 RESOLUTION NO. �Y8-� BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF FAIRHOPE THAT the Mayor be and hereby is authorized to execute all necessary paperwork for membership of the City of Fairhope in the ALABAMA MUNICIPAL INS[JRANCE CORPORATION ; and to be eligible to purchase insurance from it; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the membership fee; based on the municipal population,(7,286) according to the 1980 Federal Decennial Census, times $8.66 per capita, or $63,096.76; be paid from the City's Electrical Fund. ADOPTED THIS 12th DAY OF JUKE, 1989. .A DalTes P. Nix, Mayo ;lty QAerk The following bids were openecl by the Purchasing Agent,as advertised, on May 26th: FOR A FRONT END MOWER VENDOR TOTAL PRICE Gulf Shore Turf Supply Pensacola, F1 $ 8,88S.00 John Deere Tractor Co Mobile, Al $ 8,895.00 All specifications being met, it is recom- mended low bid of $8,88S.00 be accepted.. - - -W. Sn,.ith, Purch. Agt . Councilman Shull moved to accept the low bid from Gulf Shore Turf Supply provided all specifications are met. Seconded by Councilwoman Puckett, motion passed unanimously. 12 June 1989 1030 Councilman Shull moved to move from the table the discussion tabled at the last regular session on Mr. Connie Strength's request to leave a fence at his home which extends 16-1/2 ft. into the City's right-of-way after being advised by the Building & Zoning Official that it must be removed. Seconded by Councilman Ford, motion passed unanimously. Attorney Wynne presented Council with a written opinion as requested at the last session which advised that the fence will have to be removed in compliance with the City ordinances. Councilman White moved to deny Mr. Strength's request. Seconded by Councilwoman Puckett, motion passed unanimously. Council action on appointments to various Boards and Committees was: BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS & APPEALS: Councilman Bishop nominated Cliff Goodletson to fill Clarence McCoy's unexpired term to 10/89. Councilman Shull moved to close the nominations and appoint Mr. Goodletson by acclamation. Seconded by Councilman Bishop, motion passed unanimously. Councilman Ford nominated Don Wicklander and Peyton Walker for reappointment each to two-year terms. Councilman Bishop moved to close the nominations and reappoint Wicklander $ Walker. Seconded by Councilman Shull, motion passed unanimously. FAIRHOPE INDUSTRIAL BOARD: Councilwoman Puckett nominated Lonnie Pardue to fill Larry Merrihew's unexpired term to 10/89. Councilman Shull moved to close the nominations and appoint Mr. Pardue by acclamation. Seconded by Councilman White, motion passed unanimously. PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION: Mayor Nix nominated Maxwell Killoch for reappointment to a six -year term. Councilman Ford moved the nominations be closed. Seconded by Councilman Shull, motion passed unanimously. RECREATION BOARD: Councilman Shull nominated Don Smith for reappointment to a five- year term. Councilman Bishop moved the nominations be closed. Seconded by Councilman Ford, motion passed unanimously. HARBOR BOARD: Councilman White nominated A.J. Koppersmith, David Curtis, and George McKee for reappointment each to two-year terms. Councilman Shull moved to close the nominations. Seconded by Councilwoman Puckett, motion passed unanimously. LIBRARY BOARD: Councilman Bishop nominated Elouise Benford for reappointment to a five-year term. Councilman Shull moved the nominations be closed. Seconded by Councilman Ford, motion passed unanimously. 12 June 1989 1031 PARKING AUTHORITY: Councilwoman Puckett nominated Jack Lucey and Peyton Walker for reappointment each to a three-year term. Councilman Shull moved to close the nominations. Seconded by Councilman Ford, motion passed unanimously. AIRPORT BOARD: Councilwoman Puckett nominated Mason McGowin for reappointment to a two-year term. Councilman Shull moved to close the nominations. Seconded by Councilman Ford, motion passed unanimously. ORGANIC SCHOOL BOARD: Councilman White nominated Paul Ring for reappointment to a three- year term. Councilman Shull moved the nominations be closed. Seconded by Councilman Ford, motion passed unanimously. PARK & TREE COMMITTEE: Councilman Bishop nominated Joyce Stowe and Ray Dominey for re- appointment each to a six=year term. Councilman Shull moved to close the nominations. Seconded by Councilman Ford, motion passed unanimously. MEDICAL CLINIC BOARD NORTH: Councilman Ford nominated Claude Puckett for reappointment to a six -year term. Councilman Shull moved the nominations be closed. Seconded by Councilman Bishop, motion passed by the following vote: AYE - Ford, Shull, Bishop, White, Nix. NAY - none. ABSTAIN - Councilwoman Puckett. Councilman Shull introduced, and moved for the adoption of, the following resolution. Seconded by Councilman Ford, motion passed unanimously: RESOLUTION NO. 289-89 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF FAIRHOPE, ALABAMA, That Mayor James P. Nix is authorized to negotiate and execute a contract with an engineering firm for the planning $ construction of a new WATER WELL and WATER TANK. ADOPTED THIS 12th DAY OF JUNE, 1989. Air, O Jam P. Nix, Mayor City C1 r Councilwoman Puckett moved to pay bills as presented. Seconded by Councilman White, motion passed unanimously. Meeting was duly adjourned at 6:10 pm. James P. Nix, D City Mayor