Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-10-1993 Regular Meeting1444 STATE OF ALABAMA 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, 10 May 1993. Present were Mayor James P. Nix; Councilmembers John V. Duck, Michael A. Ford, David E. Bishop, Jeanette Puckett, and Layton Overstreet; City Attorney Marion E. 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 26 April 1993 regular session were duly approved. Councilman Bishop introduced in writing, and moved for the adoption of, the following resolution. Seconded by Councilman Duck, motion passed unanimously: RESOLUTION NO. 413-93 BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and City Council herein called "the Council") of the City of Fairhope (herein called "the City") in the State of Alabama as follows: Sec. 1. FINDINGS. The Council has ascertained and determined and hereby finds and declares as follows: (a) the City proposes to issue $3,600,000 aggregate principal amount of its General Obligation Public Improvement Bonds (herein called "the Bonds") for the purpose of paying for the costs of street, sewer and water improvements in the Rock Creek Subdivision, the Woodlands Subdivision, the Greenbrier Subdivision and the Estella Drive area; (b) the Bonds will be issued by not later than 1 July 1993; (c) prior to the issuance of the Bonds, the City expects to incur certain costs in connection with the said improvements and proposes to expend certain moneys in payment of such costs prior to the issuance of the Bonds; (d) the City expects to allocate to itself, from the proceeds of the Bonds, moneys to reimburse itself for the expenditures made prior to the issuance of the Bonds; it is expected that the maximum amount of such proceeds that will be allocated to reimburse the City will not exceed $500,000; and (e) expen- ditures with respect to the construction costs will be paid by the City out of its General Fund pending the issuance of the Bonds. Sec. 2. Declaration of Intent. This declaration of intent by the City to reimburse its General Fund out of the said proceeds shall constitute a de- claration of official intent under Section 1.103-18 of the proposed regulations issued by the Internal Revenue Service under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. This declaration of official intent shall be made available for public inspection and shall be set out in the official minutes of the meeting of the Council at which it is adopted. ADOPTED THIS loth DAY OF MAY, 199 . CITY C RK ES P. NIX, MAYOR 10 May 1993 1445 Council discussed a letter from C. Alvin Roberds, Jr., representing Quail Creek Associates. The letter requests permission to connect Club Drive with Quail Creek Drive as a means of ingress & egress to Quail Creek Estates - The Villas. Councilman Ford moved to approve the request. Seconded by Councilwoman Puckett, motion passed unanimously. Members of a new Mystic Society, the Trilogy O.O.M.M., came before the Council to request a parade permit for the 1994 Mardi Gras season. After some discussion, Councilwoman Puckett moved to take the request under advisement, due to the fact that rules & regulations for parades are being pre- pared but are not yet ready for adoption. Seconded by Councilman Overstreet, motion passed unanimously. The ladies (Tipper Williams, Pres; Ann Taylor, V-Pres; and Elizabeth Ambrose) were promised action on their request as soon as possible. Council reviewed an application for a Club Liquor License by Lisa B. Moore, dba the HALF-TIME PUB & GRUB, 902 Morphy Avenue. Ms. Moore is the new owner of the establishment; the former owners had this license. No one present was opposed to the license. There was police approval of the applicant. Proof of required advertising was presented. Councilman Over- street moved to approve the license. Seconded by Councilman Ford, motion passed unanimously. Mr. Skip Jones, and other members of the Beachfront Pavilion Committee, made a presentation of their plans for the con- struction of a pavilion (Bandstand & Gazebo) on the municipal beach, south of the pier. The seating would consist of wooden tiers and grass tiers into the embankment, with a capacity of approximately 1,000 persons. The bandstand would have a winged roof, the seats would face the stand and the Bay. After much detailed discussion, Councilman Duck moved to approve *concept the -�-�-as presented and that the Committee be allowed to See5124/93 proceed with the project. Seconded by Councilwoman Puckett, minutes motion passed unanimously. for this amendment. Council took the following action on bids: FOR 26,000 FT 1/0, 15,000 FT 4/0 ELECTRIC WIRE Vendor Total Cost Delivery Hatfield & Co Mobile $ 60,850.00 In stock Stuart C. Irby Co Pensacola, FL $ 71,650.00 14-16 wks Mack Electric Supply Dothan $ 63,967.00 2-4 wks It is recommended to accept the Low Bid by Hatfield & Co. --A. Norris, Elec Supt --W. Smith, Purch Agt Councilman Bishop moved to accept the low bid by Hatfield & Company, provided all specifications are met. Seconded by Councilman Duck, motion passed unanimously. 10 May 1993 1446 FOR INTERIOR/EXTERIOR - PUBLIC RESTROOMS PROJECT Vendor Stucco Ceiling Delivery Boothe Contracting Mobile $ 12,441 $ 875.00 3 wks Pate Construction Mobile $ 13,305 $ 936.00 2 wks Kopf Construction Mobile No Response It is recommended to accept the low bid by Boothe Contracting. --T. Kant, Street Supt. --W. Smith, Purch Agt Councilman Ford moved to accept the bid by Boothe Contracting, provided all specifications are met. Seconded by Councilman Duck, motion passed unanimously. Under old business, Council discussed the additional information sent in by the American Diabetes Association concerning their use of the Municipal Pier area on Saturday, 2 October 1993. It was decided there would not be a conflict between the ADA group and the British Car Club group. Councilman Duck moved to approve the ADA request. Seconded by Councilwoman Puckett, motion passed unanimously. Mayor Nix gave a report for the Parking Authority. The PA met and discussed the Downtown Merchants Association request to have a "No Left Turn" sign posted for east -bound Fairhope Avenue traffic at the Section Street intersection. Their recommendation is to leave the traffic flow as it is. Mayor Nix said they are looking into using an on/off turn signal. Councilman Overstreet moved to approve adding a 1980 Ford F150 Pick Up truck to the six vehicles being offered for sale by sealed bids on May 20th. Seconded by Councilman Duck, motion passed unanimously. Councilman Overstreet moved to pay bills as presented. Seconded by Councilwoman Puckett, motion passed unanimously. Meeting was duly adjourned at 6:10 pm. /042 James P. Nix, Mayor City Cle