HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-12-1994 Regular Meeting1595
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COUNTY OF BALDWIN 0
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, 12 September 1994.
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 22 August 1994 regular session
were duly approved.
Council discussed a request from the Fairhopers' Community
Park Committee. Ms. Donna Bradley represented the Committee
and explained their request to close Church Street between
Morphy and Fairhope Avenues on Sunday, October 23rd, from
approximately 3:00 to 7:00 pm, is to hold a fund-raising
music event to be entitled "Parkstock". The request has al-
ready been approved by the police department. Councilman
Bishop moved to approve the request. Seconded by Councilman
Overstreet, motion passed unanimously.
The Fairhope Public Library asks to be allowed to use the
old Probate Office space in the Municipal Complex, now that
USA has moved to other quarters. Councilwoman Puckett moved
to approve the request. Seconded by Councilman Duck, motion
passed unanimously.
Council reviewed an application for a Beer Off -Premises
License by Gerald D. Myers, dba RONNIE'S BAYSIDE, located at
369 South Mobile Street. No one present was opposed to the
license. There was police approval of the applicant. Council-
man Ford moved to approve the issuance of the license. Seconded
by Councilman Duck, motion passed unanimously.
Council reviewed an application for a Beer Off -Premises
License and a Wine Off -Premises License by Nancy A. Hall,
President of, and dba, JO JO's, INC., 404 North Section Street.
No one present was opposed to the licenses. There was police
approval of the applicant. Councilman Duck moved to approve
the issuance of the licenses. Seconded by Councilman Overstreet,
motion passed unanimously.
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The Alabama Department of Transportation advised by letter
that they approve a betterment upgrade on the relocation of
gas lines, US 98 widening project, and the cost will be
$15,074.26. The upgrade is to increase pressure by going from
3/4-inch to 2-inch pipe and valves. Councilman Bishop moved
to approve the extra cost. Seconded by Councilman Ford, motion
passed unanimously.
Mayor Nix and Gas Supt Steve Seay advised the Council that
they are discussing the possiblity of our buying some of our
natural gas from the Danny Well in South Baldwin County. If
this source proves to be feasible, and less expensive, they
will come back to Council for purchasing authorization.
Council took the following action on bids:
7.000 POUNDS ANNUAL RYEGRASS SEED - GOLF COURSE
Vendor
Gulf Shore Turf Sup
Pensacola, FL
Lesco, Inc
Rocky River, OH
Tieco, Inc
Pensacola, FL
Terra International
Summerdale
Total Cost Delivery
$ 4,970 30 days
$ 5,880 10-15 days
$ 5,180 10 days
$ 5,033 5 days
Sunbelt Seeds, Norcross, GA; Beard Equipment, Pensacola, FL;
Truf-Seed, Hubbard, OR; and Vaughn's Seed, Bound Brook, IL,
made No Response.
It is recommended to accept the low bid by Gulf Shore Turf Supply
at $4,970.00. --T. Mitchell, Grounds--W.Smith, Purch. Agt.
Councilwoman Puckett moved to accept the low bid by Gulf Shore
Turf Supply, provided all specifications are met. Seconded
by Councilman Overstreet, motion passed unanimously.
TRAILER - FOR HAULING SLUDGE (W&S), SOME USE BY TRASH DEPT
Purchasing Agent Smith reports bid requests were sent out to
twelve vendors, none of whom could offer a bid. One vendor,
Gulf City Body & Trailer, offered a used 1979 aluminum trailer
at $14,500.00 and Smith recommended it be purchased. After
some discussion, Councilman Ford moved to purchase the used
trailer. Seconded by Councilman Bishop, motion passed
unanimously.
Councilman Overstreet moved to pay bills as presented.
Seconded by Councilman Duck, motion passed unanimously.
Mr. Witt Ruffin and Mr. Brian Smallwood attended the session
to earn their Citizenship in the Community Scout Badge.
Meeting duly adjourned at 5:42 pm.
City Cl � Mayor