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Home My WebLink About03-28-1994 Regular Meeting1541 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, 28 March 1994. Present were Mayor James P. Nix; Councilmembers John V. Duck, Michael A. Ford, Jeanette Puckett, and Layton Overstreet; City Attorney Marion E. Wynne and City Clerk Evelyn P. Phillips. Councilman David E. Bishop was absent. There being a quorum present, Mayor Nix called the meeting to order. Minutes of the 7 March 1994 regular session were duly approved. A public hearing was held as advertised on the rezoning request by Floyd & Deidre Shepard of 606 South Ingleside, to change a one -acre parcel on the west side of South Ingleside between Middle Street and Twin Beech Road from R1 Residential to R6 Mobile Home Park, No one present was opposed to the rezoning. The Planning & Zoning Commission recommends approval of the request. After discussion, Councilman Duck introduced Ordinance No. 956 in writing, an ordinance to rezone the property as requested. In order to take immediate action, Councilman Duck moved to suspend the rules. Seconded by Councilwoman Puckett, motion to suspend passed unanimously by the following vote: AYE - Duck, Ford, Nix, Puckett, and Overstreet. NAY -none. Councilman Duck then moved for final adoption of Ordinance No. 956. Seconded by Councilman Overstreet, motion passed unanimously by the following vote: AYE -Duck, Ford, Nix, Puckett, and Overstreet. NAY -none. Councilman Overstreet introduced in writing, and moved for the adoption of, the following resolution. Seconded by Councilman Ford, motion passed unanimously: (Res. No. 444-94 on the following page......) 28 March 1994 IS42 RESOLUTION NO. 444-94 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF FAIRHOPE, ALABAMA, that Mayor James P. Nix is hereby authorized to execute a contract between the City and ADVANCED TANK AND CONSTRUCTION COMPANY of Pell City, Alabama, in the amount of $365,000.00 for a poured -in -place Two Million Gallion Stormwater Storage Tank, to be constructed as per the speci- fications of, and under the supervision of, Volkert & Associates, Inc., as the City's engineering consultant. ADOPTED THIS 28TH DAY OF MARCH, 1994. D - 1 , Jam s P. Nix, Ma/y"or/�J Attest � 44VW - City C1 k Councilwoman Puckett introduced in writing, and moved for the adoption of, the following resolution. Seconded by Councilman Overstreet, motion passed unanimously: RESOLUTION NO. 445-94 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF FAIRHOPE, ALABAMA, that Mayor James P. Nix is hereby authorized to execute a contract between the City and BRUNSON-NICHOLS CONSTRUCTION COMPANY of Andalusia, Alabama, for the construction of a pump station wet well, as per the specifications of, and under the supervision of, Moore Engineering Company, as the City's engineering consultant, in the amount of $56,000.00. ADOPTED THIS 28TH DAY 0 MARCH, 1994. James P. Nix, Mayor At st ity C 11 rk 28 March 1994 1543 Council reviewed an application for a Club Liquor License by Neil Liechty, dba THE HOMESTEAD GRAND VICTORIAN RESTAURANT, 924 Plantation Boulevard. Application notice was advertised as required. No one present was opposed to the license. There was police approval of the applicant. Councilman Ford moved to approve the license. Seconded by Councilman Duck, motion passed unanimously. Councilman Ford moved to approve up the $3,000.00 expense money for five or six volunteer firemen to attend Fire College. Seconded by Councilman Overstreet, motion passed unanimously. Councilman Duck moved to authorize the writing off of $16,442.00 uncollectible utility accounts for the year 1990-1991. Seconded by Councilwoman Puckett, motion passed unanimously. Councilman Ford, representing the Recreation Board, presented a request for a 4-Wheel Vehicle with dump attachment and a Frontend Mower. The cost for both is estimated to be $15,000.00. After discussion, Councilman Overstreet moved to authorize the Board to request bids on this equip- ment. Seconded by Councilman Ford, motion passed unanimously. Council took the following action on bids: WIRE - STOCK FOR UNDERGROUND ELECTRIC SERVICE Vendor Hatfield & Co Mobile Stuart C. Irby Co. Pensacola, Fl Mack Electric Supply Dothan Consolidated Electric Supply, Pensacola, Fl Cost Delivery $1,050/MFT In stock $1,226/MFT 28 weeks $1,055/MFT 10 days No Bid It is recommended to accept the low bid by Hatfield & Co. -- W. Smith, Purch. Agt. --A. Norris, Elec Supt Councilwoman Puckett moved to accept the lox bid by Hatfield & Company, provided all specifications are met. Seconded by Councilman Overstreet, motion passed unanimously. CHEMICALS FOR WATER TREATMENT next page.... 28 March 1994 1544 r- v Identification: "CHEMICALS FOR WATER TREATMENT" Bids to be .opened on: March 17. 1994 at: 10:30 AM. (Chemicals used for Water Treatment at Water Wells: LIQUID CHLORINE, HYDROFLUOSVCIC ACID, & HYDRATED LIME) VENDOR: ITEM: COST: DELIVERY: Liquid Chlorine: VAN WATERS & ROGERS Hydrofluosilicic Acid: Mobile, AL NO RESPONSE Hydrated Lime: Liquid Chlorine: 075.00 per 150 lb. 3 - 5 Days " cylinder JONES CHEMICALS Hydrofluosilicic Acid: $0.1221 per lb. Moblla, AL Hydrated Lime: $4.21 per 50 lb. bag Liquid Chlorine: $58.50 per 150 lb. cylinder HARCROS Hydrofluosilicic Acid: $0.13 per Ib. 2-Days CHEMICAL Mobile, AL Hydrated Lime: $3.125 per 50 lb. bag It IS SUggeS(90 to accept the IOW olo or HAHUKUS (HLIVIIUAI. UUIVINANY, IVI0011e, Alabama Tor the price of: $58.50 per 150 lb. Cylinder of LIQUID CHLORINE $0.1221 per Ib. of HYDROFLUOSILICIC ACID $3.125 per 50 lb. bag of HYDRATED LIME All specifications have been met by HARCROS CHEMICAL COMPANY, Councilman Ford moved to accept the low bid by Harcros Chemical Company, provided all specifications are met. Seconded by Councilman Duck, motion passed unanimously. STOCK PVC CONDUIT FOR THE ELECTRIC DEPARTMENT next page.... 28 March 1994 1545 Identification: "PVC CONDUIT" Bids to be opened on: March 24, 1994 at: 10:30 AM, (PVC Conduit to be used as stock) VENDOR: MATHES OF Al ADARAA CAM-1 .. SIZE CONDUIT: APPROX QTY. IN FT. V'Y UN r J/ PRICE PER FOOT: 4" CONDUIT 11500 $0.10 3" CONDUIT 25,000 $0.72 2-1/2" CONDUIT 37,000 $0.59 2" CONDUIT 800 $0.36 1.1/2" CONDUIT 500 $0.28 1-1/4" CONDUIT 500 $0.26 1" CONDUIT 800 $0.18 3/4" CONDUIT 1/2" CONDUIT 3,500 11000 $0.13 $0.09 3-1/2" CONDUIT 22,000 $0.93 VENDOR: STI IART rr IDDV r n SIZE CONDUIT: APPROX QTY. IN FT. weeKSI PRICE PER FOOT: 4" CONDUIT 1,50013 3" CONDUIT 325 2-1/2" CONDUIT $965 2" CONDUIT ;8000$0.2035 85 1-1/2" CONDUIT 45 1-1/4" CONDUIT $20 1" CONDUIT 35 3/4" CONDUIT 3,500 $0.1435 1/2" CONDUIT 11000 $0.1125 IL ��, [L,uVu S0.9290 II i V MACK ELECTRIC: Ri lm v rn SIZE CONDUIT: APPROX QTY. IN FT, PRICE PER FOOT: 4" CONDUIT 11500 $1 .0067 3" CONDUIT 25,000 $0.7171 2-1/2" CONDUIT 37,000 $0.5736 2" CONDUIT 800 $0.344 1.1/2" CONDUIT 500 $0.2721 1-1/4" CONDUIT 500' $0.2293 1" CONDUIT 800 $0.1718 3/4" CONDUIT 3,500 $0.1172 1/2" CONDUIT 11000 $0.0916 3-1/2" CONDUIT 22,000 $0.8576 continued to next page.... 28 March 1994 1546 VENDOR! MAGNnI IA FI Fcraic Mir cei.ti--- A 111„ SIZE CONDUIT: APPROX OTY. IN FT. PRICE PER FOOT: 4" CONDUIT 1,500 $0.9833 3" CONDUIT 25,000 $0.6861 2-1/2" CONDUIT 37,000 $0.5888 2" CONDUIT 800 $0.3522 1-1/2" CONDUIT 500 $0.2777 1.1/4" CONDUIT 500 $0.2222 1" CONDUIT 800 $0.1733 3/4" CONDUIT 3,500 $0.1167 1/2" CONDUIT 1,000 $0.0922 3-1/2" CONDUIT 22,000 $0.8944 VENDOR: HUGHES SUPPLY, Dothan, AL NO RESPONSE VENDOR: MOBILE BAY ELECTRIC, Fairhope, AL NO RESPONSE VENDOR: BEN HATFIELD & CO, Mobile, AL NO B/D ✓ENDOR: CONSOLIDATED ELECTRIC SUPPLY, Pensacola, FL NO B/D It is suggested to accept the low bid of MAGNOLIA ELECTRIC, INC., Fairhope, Alabama. The largest amount of PVC Conduit used by the City is 2-1/2 inch and 3 inch, This would make Magnolia Electric the low bidder. They will keep PVC in stock for the City if they receive the bid. This will eliminate the City having to •warehouse PVC Conduit. All specifications have been met by Magnolia Electric. --W.Smith, Purch. Agt.--A.Norris, Elec Supt. Councilman Ford moved to accept the low bid by Magnolia Electric, Inc., provided all specifications are met. Seconded by Councilman Duck, motion passed unanimously. Councilwoman Puckett moved to accept the 1992-1993 Audit as prepared and presented by Hartmann, Blackmon, and Kilgore, P.C. Seconded by Councilman Duck, motion passed unanimously. 28 March 1994 1547 Billing Superintendent James Gillespie advised the Council that he, our computer programmer, and Compass Bank are working on an Electronic Transfer Utility Bill Payment System. After discussion, Councilman Overstreet moved to authorize this system, with the City absorbing the minimal service charges. Seconded by Councilman Duck, the motion passed by the following vote: AYE -Duck, Nix, Puckett, and Overstreet. NAY -none. ABSTAIN -Ford. Mayor Nix made a statement concerning Political Signs. He reminded the public that no signs are allowed on public property or public rights -of -way, and no signs are to be placed until 30 days before any election. He asked the media to publicize this because any political signs in violation of these ordinances will be removed by city personnel. The Mayor asked that all politicians cooperate to avoid getting upset during the upcoming campaigns. Supt. Tim Kant advised that all the construction around town is rapidly filling up the landfill with building debris. He requested that a committee be appointed to determine what can be done to stem the flow. Mayor Nix appointed Councilmembers Duck (chairman) and Ford to work with Supt. Kant on this matter and report to Council their findings. Councilwoman Puckett moved to hear the following business not on the Agenda. Seconded by Councilman Ford, motion passed unanimously: On 21 December 1993, Council accepted a low bid from Steber Chevrolet for two police cars with a natural gas fuel system installed. They have now been advised that the cars cannot be manufactured with this system installed. Steber requests that they be allowed to fulfill the order with cars having a standard gas system as they were also the low bidder on this. Councilman Duck moved to authorize the change. Seconded by Councilman Ford, motion passed unanimously. The City Team, led by Councilman Ford, captured the First Runner -Up trophy at the Egg -Olympics last weekend during the Centennial Celebration's Spring Fling festivities. The Fairhope Courier team took First Prize. The Council and the Planning & Zoning Commission are to meet informally to discuss how best to protect the quality of life in Fairhope in the face of the current unusual rate of growth. The meeting should be as early as next week. Meeting was duly adjourned at 6:12 pm. LL C2 Jam P. Nix, Mayor City (:Aerk