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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-26-1990 Regular Meeting1149 STATE OF ALABAMA X COUNTY OF BALDWIN Z 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, 26 November 1990. Present were Mayor James P. Nix; Councilmembers Roy C. White, Jeanette Puckett, David E. Bishop, Michael A. Ford, and John V. Duck; City Attorney Marion E. 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 13 November 1990 regular session were duly approved. Approximately fifty -to -sixty persons were present to continue discussion of a petition presented by Mrs. Martha Hill requesting that all public park lands and beach access areas be permanently marked (by signs), and that any variance re- quested by private property owners (that affect these lands and areas) be publicized and a public hearing be held. During the discussion, Mayor Nix advised that another petition had been received, from the "North Mobile Street Area Citizens" group,which requested that no public lands or beach areas in their neighborhood be marked. Several persons spoke for and against the actions requested by the two petitions. Mayor Nix stated that any future variance request affecting these areas will be given a public hearing before action is taken. Councilman White moved to deny the request to mark all public lands and beach access areas. Seconded by Councilwoman Puckett, motion passed unanimously. Council heard resident Bryan Jones' request to be allowed to operate an ice cream cart on the Municipal Pier and in the downtown area. The cart is 2-feet by 4-feet, mounted on wheels, is manually operated, and will contain prepackaged ice cream novelties. Councilman Bishop moved to approve the request, provided Mr. Jones purchases a business license. Seconded by Councilman Duck, motion passed unanimously. Councilman Duck moved for final adoption of ORDINANCE NO. 868, an ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 862 by adding two offenses and fines, which was introduced at the last regular session. Seconded by Councilman Ford, motion passed unanimously. Councilman Ford moved to authorize a public auction, to be held as soon as possible, of obsolete equipment and materials; and to dispose of anything not sold in the city dump. Seconded by Councilwoman Puckett, motion passed unanimously. 26 November 1990 1150 Council took the following action on bids: FOR FIBER OPTICS (to link warehouse & city hall computers): VENDOR AMOUNT DELIVERY Coastal Computer Connects Saraland $ 29,230.00 14 days Accu-Tech Cable Roswell, Ga $ 20,185.58 14 days Accu-Tech's bid does not meet specifications. It is recommended to reject both bids and allow us to negotiate with Coastal Connects. --A. Norris, Electric Supt --W. Smith, Purchasing Agt Councilman Bishop moved to reject the bids and authorize Smith and Norris to negotiate with Coastal Connects as recommended. Seconded by Councilman Duck, motion passed unanimously. FOR ONE POLICE CAR: VENDOR AMOUNT DELIVERY Moyer Ford Sales Foley No Bid ALTERNATE: $ 14,391.50 Steber Chevrolet Daphne $ 14,996.50 120 days Moyer's alternate bid vehicle does not meet specifications. It is re- commended to accept the Steber bid.--W.Smith, Purchasing Councilwoman Puckett moved to accept the bid by Steber Chevrolet as recommended, provided all specifications are met. Seconded by Councilman Ford, motion passed unanimously. FOR TWO STEEL BUILDINGS(at warehouse to storeStreet/Elec vehicles VENDOR AMOUNT DELIVERY E-J Builders Foley $ 146,015 120 days Mark IV Contractors Bay Minette $ 171,000 75 days Kemko, Inc Daphne $ 194,576 120 days It is recommended to accept the low bid by E-J Builders for $146,015.00. --W. Smith, Purchasing Agt -- P. Rutherford, Gen Supt Councilman Ford moved to accept the low bid by E-J Builders, provided all specifications are met. Seconded by Councilman Duck, motion passed unanimously. 26 November 1990 1151 FOR ONE AUTOMOBILE FOR BUILDING OFFICIAL: VENDER AMOUNT DELIVERY Gaston Ford Daphne •$ 12,674.50 42 days Steber Chevrolet Daphne $ 12,728.00 90 days Moyer Ford Foley $ 12,584.50 45 days It is recommended to accept the low bid by Moyer Ford Company at $12,584.50.--W.Smith, Purch Agt --B. Lunsford, Bldg Official Councilman Duck moved to accept the low bid by Moyer Ford, provided all specifications are met. Seconded by Councilman Bishop, motion passed unanimously. Council made the following appointments: BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS & APPEALS- THREE 3-YEAR TERMS: Councilman Duck nominated Jim Merrihew for reappointment. Councilman Bishop nominated Peyton Walker for reappointment. Councilman White nominated Robert Van Iderstein. There being no other nominations, Councilman Bishop moved to close and to appoint the three named by acclamation. Seconded by Council- woman Puckett, motion passed unanimously. HARBOR BOARD - TWO 2-YEAR TERMS: Councilman Bishop nominated A.J. Koppersmith for re- appointment. Councilwoman Puckett nominated David Curtis for reappointment. There being no other nominations, Council- man Duck moved to close and to appoint those named by acclamation. Seconded by Councilman White, motion passed unanimously. PARK & TREE COMMITTEE - ONE 3-YEAR TERM: Councilman Ford nominated Howard Wulff for reappointment. There being no other nominations, Councilman Duck moved to close and to appoint Dr. Wulff by acclamation. Seconded by Councilwoman Puckett, motion passed unanimously. PERSONNEL BOARD - ONE 5-YEAR TERM: Councilwoman Puckett nominated Leona Bosby. There being no other nominations, Councilman Bishop moved to close and to appoint Mrs. Bosby by acclamation. Seconded by Councilman White, motion passed unanimously. Meeting was duly adjourned ati 6 : 26 pm.- O , Jam s P. Nix, Mayor ty