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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.
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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 $146,015.00.
--W. Smith, Purchasing Agt -- P. Rutherford, Gen Supt
Councilman Ford moved to accept the low bid by E-J Builders,
provided all specifications are met. Seconded by Councilman
Duck, motion passed unanimously.
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FOR ONE AUTOMOBILE FOR BUILDING OFFICIAL:
VENDER AMOUNT DELIVERY
Gaston Ford
Daphne •$ 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.-
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Jam s P. Nix, Mayor
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