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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-09-1989 Regular Meeting1053 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, 9 October 1989. Present were Mayor James P. Nix; Councilmembers Roy C. White, Jeanette Puckett, David E. Bishop, Michael A. Ford, and Barney L. Shull; City Attorney Marion 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 25 September 1989 regular session were duly approved. Councilman White moved for final adoption of Ordinance No. 844, an ordinance exchanging a small strip of land on NortTT Section Street/Gayfer Court with George and Iola DuBrock. Seconded by Councilman Bishop, motion passed unanimously. Councilman Ford introduced Ordinance No. 8455, an ordinance increasing monthly Garbage Rates by .40 per residential and commercial accounts and establishing a provision that future increases in landfill charges would automatically be passed on to the customers on a prorata basis. (Sec. 21-75 of the Fairhope Code.) In order to take immediate action, Councilman Shull moved to suspend the rules. Seconded by Councilman White, motion to suspend passed unanimously by the following vote: AYE - White, Puckett, Nix, Bishop, Ford, and Shull. NAY - none. Councilman Ford then moved for final adoption of Ordinance No. 845. Seconded by Councilman Bishop, motion to final adopt passed unanimously by the following vote: AYE - White, Puckett, Nix, Bishop, Ford, and Shull. NAY - none. Councilman Shull advised that written confirmation of the work to be done in Quail Creek Estates had been done according to Building Official Lunsford; as requested at the last regular session. Councilman Shull introduced, and moved for the adoption of, the following resolution. Seconded by Councilman Ford, motion passed unanimously: RESOLUTION NO. 294-89 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF FAIRHOPE, ALABAMA, That those streets located in UNIT ONE, QUAIL CREEK ESTATES, are hereby accepted for maintenance by the City of Fairhope as per recommendation by Moore Engineering Associates as verified by the City Building Official, and as per Section 19-2 of the Fairhope Code of Ordinances. ADOPTED THIS 9th DAY OF pwnl ' f 1 /9-) , M, OCTOBE 1989. am P. Nix, Mayor 9 October 1989 1054 Councilman Ford introduced, and moved for the adoption of, the following resolution. Seconded by Councilman Shull, motion passed unanimously: RESOLUTION NO. 295-89 WHEREAS, we, the citizens of Fairhope, are proud of our choice to operate a community -owned, not -for -profit electric utility; and WHEREAS, we, the citizens of Fairhope, are both consumers and owners of our public power system and have a direct say in utility operations and policies; and WHEREAS, the Fairhope Electric Utility provides our homes, businesses, farms, social service and local government agencies with reliable, efficient, and cost-effective electricity employing sound business practices designed to ensure the best possible service at the lowest possible rates; and WHEREAS, the Fairhope Electric Utility is an important part of the nation's public service infrastructure, and its employees serve our community in the best tradition of public service; and WHEREAS, the Fairhope Electric Utility is part of a community of 2,000 publicly owned electric utilities in the United States that through consumer -ownership ensure cost-cutting competition in the electric utility industry to the benefit of electric customers everywhere; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: that the week of October 8-14 be designated Public Power Week in Fairhope, in order to honor the utility, its consumer -owners, and its employees, who work together to provide the best possible electric service; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: that our community join hands with other public power communities across the nation and celebrate the benefits of public power to our local and national progress. ADOPTED THIS 9th DAY OF OCTOBE , 1989. Jam P. Nix, Mayor O City ClUrk Mayor Nix advised that he had completed a proposed budget for F/Y 1989-1990 and copies had been distributed to the Council for review and revision at this time. Projected revenues are $12,749,564; expeditures $12,129,133; and excess revenues $620,431. After discussion, Councilman Shull introduced, and 9 October 1989 loss moved for the adoption of, the following resolution. Seconded by Councilman White, motion passed unanimously: RESOLUTION NO. 296-89 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF FAIRHOPE, ALABAMA: that the proposed Budget presented and reviewed this 9th day of October, 1989, be hereby approved and adopted for F/Y 1989-1990; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Annual Salaries of City Per- sonnel shall be as shown on a list entitled "Annual Salaries of All City Personnel - Resolution No. 296-89"; said list to be filed in the Office of the Mayor, of the City Clerk, and of the Personnel Officer; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor be authorized to enter into a contract with the Eastern Shore Chamber of Commerce to promote the City of Fairhope. The contract shall be for one (1) year, 1 October 1989 to 30 September 1990, but may be canceled at any time. Contract shall call for a payment to the Eastern Shore Chamber of Commerce of $100.00 per month from the General Fund and $100.00 per month from each of the Utility Funds; or $4,800 for the one-year term. ADOPTED THIS 9th DAY OF OCTOBER, 1989. 00.Aj y ames P. Nix, Mayor l0 O City C4erk Council reviewed an application for a Beer On/Off Premises License and a Wine On/Off Premises License by Robert Litzkow who plans to open the GERMAN INN at 183 Baldwin Square if he receives approval. No one present was opposed to the li- censes. There was police approval of the applicant. Councilman Shull moved to approve the licenses provided Mr. Litzkow opens his business at the location indicated. Seconded by Councilwoman Puckett, motion passed unanimously. Councilman Ford moved to hear the following business not on the Agenda. Seconded by Councilman Shull, motion passed unanimously: Councilman Ford moved to update the Police Reserve roster by adding John Davidson and deleting Sherman Smith and Randy Bishop. Seconded by Councilman Bishop, motion passed unanimously. 9 October 1989 1056 Councilman White moved to pay bills as presented. Seconded by Councilman Shull, motion passed unanimously. Assistant Fire Chief Tim Kant announced that October 8-14 is also Fire Prevention Week in Fairhope. Harbor Board Chairman Koppersmith invited the Council to come view harbor activities by taking a boatride this Saturday, October 14th, at 9:00 am at the Yacht Club. The Board feels a futher discussion of the jetties installation is needed. Meeting was duly adjourned at 5:.50 pm. . Nix, Mayor Lr� g - City C r c 4ari