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Home My WebLink About11-14-1994 Regular Meeting1612 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, 14 November 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 24 October 1994 regular session were duly approved. Mr. Harry P. Johnson presented two applications for the Council's consideration. Mr. Johnson is currently operating WINSLOW'S CAFE, 410 Eastern Shore Shopping Center, under a Club Liquor License. He is planning to open WINSLOW'S CLASSIC CAFE at 14 South Church Street in the near future. Mr. Johnson's first application is for a Restaurant Liquor License for WINSLOW'S CAFE in the shopping center. Council- woman Puckett moved to approve the issuance of this license. Seconded by Councilman Duck, motion passed unanimously. The Council then considered the application for the Club Liquor License for WINSLOW'S CLASSIC CAFE uptown. No one present was opposed to the license. There was proof of publication, and Mr. Johnson was approved by the Police Department. Council- man Overstreet moved to approve the issuance of this license. Seconded by Councilman Ford, motion passed unanimously. Council then considered an application for a Beer Off - Premises License and for a Wine Off -Premises License by Patricia G. Buck, dba BATTLES WHARF MINI -MART, 18327 Scenic Highway 98. The Mart was operating under a Beer Off -Premises license issued to Mrs. Buck's late husband. There was police approval of the applicant. Councilman Ford moved to approve the issuance of the licenses. Seconded by Councilman Bishop, motion passed unanimously. Ack Moore, engineering consultant, reported there were two bids on the Sewer Force Main extension along Greeno Road from Morphy to Nichols. James Brothers Excavating, Inc.,of Daphne, bid $23,600.00. Ammons Construction and Blackmon Construction, a joint venture, of Spanish Fort bid $14,835.00. Mr. Moore recommended the low bid be accepted. Councilman Bishop so moved by introducing the following written resolution for adoption. Seconded by Councilman Duck, motion to accept the low bid, provided all specifications are met, by adopting the following resolution, passed unanimously: 14 November 1994 1613 RESOLUTION NO. 467-94 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 J.V. AMMONS CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC., & BLACKMON CONSTRUCTION, INC., A JOINT VENTURE, for Project No. DE0019-(802), extension of sewer force main along US 98 between Nichols and Morphy Avenues, for the sum of $14,835.00, as per the job specifications prepared by Moore Engineering Company of Fairhope. ADOPTED THIS 14TH DAY OF NOVEMBER, 1994. Attest Jam s P. Nix, Mayor L1,44,-(9 4akx�� Eve I P. Phillips, City Clerk Councilman Duck introduced in writing, and moved for the adoption of, the following resolution. Seconded by Councilwoman Puckett, motion passed unanimously: (Resolution No. 468-94 on next page....) 14 November 1994 F9f91! RESOLUTION NO. WHEREAS, the City of Fairbope, Alabama desires to be In compliance with non-discrimination provisions as set forth in Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the American with Disabilities Act, and i WHEREAS, the City of Fairhope, Alabama does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of services, and WHEREAS, the City of Fairhope, Alabama, as a recipient of federal financial assistance, does not discriminate in admission or access to; or treatment or employment In, its federally assisted programs and activities; and WHEREAS, it Is necessary to Identify an employee to coordinate compliance with the non-discrimination requirements contained in § 8.53 of the Department of Housing and Urban Development and/or § 35.107 of the Department of Justice regulations, and WHEREAS, it is necessary to make an initial and continuing notification of non-discrimination by the posting of notices, publication in newspapers and magazines, placement of notices In recipients' publications, and distribution of memoranda or other written communications, and WHEREAS, It is necessary to provide a procedure for grievance for prompt and equitable resolution of complaints alleging any action prohibited by 24 CFR Part 8 or 28 CFR Part 35 (as applicable) of the Department of Housing and Urban Development and the Department of Justice regulations respectively; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED; That regulations set forth in 24 CFR Part 8 and 28 CFR Part 35 of the Department of Housing and Urban Development and the Department of Justice regulations respectively, which set forth regulations for compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the American with Disabilities Act, be followed to ensure non-discrimination against persons on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability. This Includes all necessary efforts to self -evaluate and prepare a transition plan for general administration, communications, employment, program participation, and facility accessibility. 2. Evelyn P. Phillips, City Clerk, is designated as the Section 504/ADA Coordinator to coordinate compliance with the non-discrimination requirements contained in § 8.53 of the Department of Housing and Urban Development and/or § 35.107 of the Department of Justice regulations. Furthermore, the Honorable James P. Nix, Mayor, Is designated as the person responsible for hearing any appeals made by concerned parties to the Section 504/ADA Coordinator. 3. The attached "Policy of Non -Discrimination on the Basis of Disability" shall be distributed to all current employees and will be given to all potential applicants for jobs and all new employees. Said notice will further be posted so that it can be easily seen. 4. The attached Equal Employment Opportunity Statement will regularly be referenced in the posting of notices, publication in newspapers and other publications, and distribution of memoranda or other written communications. 5. The attached Section 504/ADA Grievance Procedure is adopted. 6. The attached Reasonable Accommodation Policy is adopted. 7. The Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards (UFAS) will be the standard by which the facility accessibility assessment will be performed, supplemented- by the USDA Forest Service "Design Guide" for accessible outdoor recreational areas. PASSED, ADOPTED, AND APPROVED, THIS DAY OF ,7�7�, 1994. ATTEST: Autl rized Official's Nam 14 November 1994 1615 Councilwoman Puckett moved to pay bills as presented. Seconded by Councilman Overstreet, motion passed unanimously. Mayor Nix urged the public is participate in the paper recycling project, as well as the glass and aluminum. Councilman Ford announced the NAIA National Soccer Tournament is planned for November 21st. Part of the tournament will be on our fields and part at Mobile College. Mike Rejczyk, W&S Superintendent, reported the Side Stream Storage Tank is complete and is being tested this week. Councilman Duck moved to hear the following business not on the Agenda. Seconded by Councilman Bishop, motion passed unanimously: The Eastern Shore Optimists Club requests use of the vacant city lot on Section Street, between First Alabama Bank & Robertson Insurance Agency, for their annual Christmas Tree Sale. Councilman Duck moved to grant the request. Seconded by Councilman Bishop, motion passed unan- imously. Meeting was duly adjourned at 5:51 pm. I I s P. Nix, Mayor /