HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-12-1990 Regular Meeting1077
STATE OF ALABAMA
COUNTY OF BALDWIN X
The City Council, City of Fairhope, met in regular session
at 5:30 pm; FairhopeiMbnicipal Complex Council Chamber;
161 North Section Street; Fairhope, Alabama 36532; on
Monday, 12 February 1990.
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 P. Phillips. No one was absent.
There being a quorum present, Mayor Nix called the meeting
to order. Minutes of the 22 January 1990 regular session were
duly approved. Mayor Nix reported that Mr. Innman Ellis con-
tacted him requesting that his name be shown in op-
position to the annexation of Montrose in the minutes of the
8 January 1990 session. There being no one opposed to making
this change, it was ordered to do so.
Councilman Shull moved in favor of proclaiming February 28,
1990, as ARBOR DAY in the City of Fairhope. Seconded by
Councilwoman Puckett, motion passed unanimously. There will
be a special ceremony at the Municipal Complex that day at
10:00 am and tree seedlings will again be distributed free -of -
charge to Fairhope residents.
Mrs. Judy Hale, 202 Grand Avenue, asked the Council if
there were any financial "impact studies" or "long range"
plans available. The Mayor and Council explained that
financial plans were an on -going part of their responsibility,
that no "studies" or "S-year plans" were in writing; that
"city growth" was a responsibility of the Planning & Zoning
Committee who use a Comprehensive Plan; and that she could
review the yearly Budget plan. Mrs. Hale was assured that
decisions by the Council, and its various advisory Boards
and Committees, were not done in a hap -hazard fashion.
Council took the following actions on bid items:
FOR A UTILITY TRUCK - ELECTRIC DEPT.
Vendor Total Price Delivery
Moyer Ford, Foley 23,999.50 900 days
Treadwell Ford, Daphne $ 25,592.39 60 days
Steber Chevrolet,Daphne $ 29,700.00 120 days
It is recommended to accept the low bid of $23,999.50 by Moyer Ford
Company as all specifications are met. --W. Smith, Purchasing Agt.
--A. Norris, Electrical Supt.
Councilman Bishop moved to accept the low bid by Moyer Ford
Company, provided all specifications are met. Seconded by
Councilman Shull, motion passed unanimously.
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FOR 7500 ft OF 15KV WIRE - ELECTRIC DEPT.
Vendor Total Cost
Stuart Irby Co.
Pensacola, Fl $ 14,212.50
Mack Electric
Dothan $ 143,767.50
Hatfield & Co
Mobile $ 15,150.00
Delivery
In Stock
6 weeks
8-10 weeks
It is recommended to accept the low bid of Stuart C. Irby Company
at $14,212.50 as'all specifications are met. --W. Smith, Purch. Agt.
--A. Norris, Elec Supt.
Councilman Bishop moved to accept the low bid by the Irby
Company, provided all specifications are met. Seconded by
Councilman Ford, motion passed unanimously.
FOR A WELDING MACHINE - GAS DEPT.
Vendor Total Cost
Welding Engineering Sup
Prichard $ 5,528.00
Mobile Welding Supply
Delivery
3 days
Mobile $ 55,283.90 2 days
It is recommended to accept the low bid of Mobile Welding Supply
Company at $5,283.90 as all specifications are met. -- W. Smith, Purch.Agt.
--G. Fuqua, Gas Supt.
Councilman Shull moved to accept the low bid by Mobile
Welding Supply, provided all specifications are met. Seconded
by Councilwoman Puckett, motion passed unanimously.
Council discussed the following bids on a Water Well facility
with Mr. Ack Moore, Moore Engineering Associates:.
Vendor Total Cost
Griner Drilling Service
Columbia, Miss $ 401,950.00
Layne Central Company
Pensacola, Fl $ 415,500.00
Campbell Construction
Mobile $ 457,631.00
It is recommended to accept the low bid by Griner Drilling Services
of Columbia, Mississippi. --Ack Moore, Consulting Engineers
Councilman White moved to accept the low bid by Griner Drilling
Services as recommended. Seconded by Councilman Shull, motion
passed unanimously.
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APPOINTMENTS:
Councilman Shull moved to reappoint Robert Colling to a
two-year term on the Airport Board. Seconded by Councilman
Ford, motion passed unanimously.
Councilman White moved to appoint Mike Baugh to a
two-year term on the Airport Board. Seconded by Councilman
Bishop, motion passed unanimously.
Councilwoman Puckett moved to reappoint Ben Barnhill and
Horace Stowe, each to a three-year term, on the Parking
Authority. Seconded by Councilman Shull, motion passed unanimously.
Councilman Bishop moved to hear the following business not on
the Agenda. Seconded by Councilman Shull, motion passed
unanimously:
Mayor Nix advised that smoke tests needed to be made due to
infiltration (by ground water) in the sewer lines. Councilman
Shull moved to authorize the Mayor to have smoke tests made
on the sewer lines. Seconded by Councilwoman Puckett, motion
passed unanimously.
Councilwoman Puckett moved to pay bills as presented.
Seconded by Councilman White, motion passed unanimously.
Mr. Matthews, representing the Optimists Club, thanked
the Mayor and Council and other city employees for a well-
done job on the Dogwood Trail Pageant of last week.
Meeting was duly adjourned at 5:50 pm.
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s F. Nix, Mayor