HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-22-1990 Regular Meeting1075
STATE OF ALABAMA X
COUNTY OF BALDWIN
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, 22 January 1990.
Present were Mayor James P. Nix; Councilmembers Roy C.
White, Jeanette Puckett, David E. Bishop, and Michael A.
Ford; and City Clerk Evelyn Phillips. Councilman Barney L.
Shull was absent; City Attorney arrived as indicated in
the minutes.
There being a quorum present, Mayor Nix called the meeting
to order. Minutes of the 8 January 1990 regular session were
duly approved.
A gentlemen representing Baldwin County Electric Membership
Corporation presented the City with a check in the amount of
$4,777.97 to cover business license for 1990 based on revenues
received from our police jurisdiction during 1989.
Mrs. Millie Stephens, representing Gulf Coast Newspapers,
requested the City place an advertisement in an upcoming
special edition on Baldwin County. There was also a request
from a Mr. James Anderson that the City place an ad in the
ALABAMA JAYCEES, although Mr. Anderson was not present. The
Mayor explained that the City had a long-standing policy not
to purchase advertising as the demand from many worth -while
organizations and special causes was just too expensive. Upon
the question as to whether the Council wished to change this
policy, or to make an exception for either or both of the
requests before them, no motion was made. Mayor Nix declared
the policy would remain as is and both requests are denied.
Council reviewed an offer from AmSouth Bank to sell to the
City the real property located at 107 North Section Street
(former AmSouth Bank building and property) which is adjacent
to the Municipal Complex. This property may someday be needed
for Complex expansion and, as is, can be leased out now for
use as a Bank. First Alabama Bank of Mobile has already made
an offer to lease. After some discussion, Councilman Ford
introduced, and moved for the adoption of, the following
resolution. Seconded by Councilwoman Puckett, motion passed
unanimously:
(Resolution No. 302-90 follows
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22 January 1990
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RESOLUTION NO. 302-90
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF FAIRHOPE
ALABAMA That Mayor James P. Nix is hereby authorized to
execute a conveyance showing the purchase of real property
located at 107 North Section Street from AMSOUTH BANK, N.A.,
by the City of Fairhope for the total amount of $216,000.00; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED That a transfer of $108,000.00 from
the City's Electrical Department funds, and a transfer of
$108,000.00 from the City's Gas Department funds, is hereby
authorized to the General Fund for this purchase, with
budget adjustments to reflect same.
ADOPTED THIS 22nd DAY OR JANUARY, 1990.
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Commodore Carl Carnley, Fairhope Yacht Club, came before
the Council to ask about situation concerning rip -rap jetties
in Flying Creek. He said the Club is most interested in
keeping the channel open for their pleasure craft owner -members.
Mr. Tom Hutchins, Eastern Shore Marina, presented a petition
showing approximately 222 signatures of people interested
in having the City fund this work and offering assistance.
Mayor Nix explained that, pursuant to the plans, ideas, etc.,
that had been offered over the past several months, the
situation at present is: The City is waiting to hear from
the Corps of Engineers what should be done, what could be
done, or what they recommend as the best method toward placing
or not placing the jetties. So far, all plans had been
rejected by the Corps, and until a response comes from them,
the City will be unable to determine what can be done.
City Attorney Marion Wynne arrived at 5:44 pm.
Councilman White moved to approve the Bills Payable as
presented. Seconded by Councilman Bishop, motion passed unanimously
A Mrs. McClintoc, 751 Michigan Avenue, advised the Council
there is a need for an enclosed walking or exercise area in the
City for heart patients, retirees, etc., to use during inclement
weather and asked that they explore the possibilities of pro-
viding this service.
Meeting was duly adjourned a 5:47 pm.
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