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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
Tuesday, 27 December 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 12 December regular session
were duly approved.
Mayor Nix awarded eleven certificates to the first Fair -
hope Volunteer Firemen to spend 160 hours of classroom and
field training to achieve the degree of "Certified Firefighter".
Present were Chief Kevin Hempfleng, Lt. John Saraceno, Safety
Officer Frank Boehm, Bill Benton, Greg Burroughs, Matt Creel,
Ty Northrop, Joe Odom, and Steve Seay. Not present were
Will Barnett, Tommy McDonald, and Magnolia Springs firefighter
Charles Blake.
The Eastern Shore Chamber of Commerce representatives failed
to show up to present awards for the Christmas Parade floats.
Council considered a petition to have the name of "Greeno
Lane" changed to "Lloyd's Lane". After discussion, Councilman
Bishop introduced in writing, and moved for the adoption of,
the following resolution. Seconded by Councilman Duck, motion
passed unanimously:
RESOLUTION NO. 470-94
WHEREAS, a petition requesting a name change of a public
way has been duly received by this body; and
WHEREAS, an investigation reveals that all affected
property owners, or their representatives, have signed
said petition, showing their agreement of its request;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF
THE CITY OF FAIRHOPE, ALABAMA, that the public way here-
tofore known as "Greeno Lane" shall henceforth be known
as "Lloyd's Lane" as per the petitioners' request.
ADOPTED THIS 27TH DAY OF DECEMBER, 1994.
ATTEST Jame P. Nix, Mayor
(�" City Clerk
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Council discussed a Restaurant Liquor License application
by Lydia Newman Myers, dba MINT JULEP'S, located at 422
South Section Street. This location was new to the Council
and they were not sure where the restaurant will be located.
Councilman Duck asked that the application be held up until
the next regular session.*
Councilman Ford moved to approve the request for a
Restaurant Liquor License by Michael Vo, dba TWIN DRAGONS
RESTAURANT, 18223 Scenic Highway 98. This application due
to a change of ownership only. Mayor Nix advised that a letter
opposing the license was received from Mr. A. G. Gottschall,
11 Magnolia Trace, stating the area was predominantly residential
and he did not want any problems such a license might develop.
Councilman Ford stated the restaurant is located next to his
business office and there have been no problems under the prev-
ious and current owners. Police also reported no trouble calls
or complaints. There was police approval of the applicant.
Motion to approve was seconded by Councilwoman Puckett, motion
passed unanimously.
* At this time, it was noted that applicant Lydia N. Myers
had arrived. Council again considered her application for
a Restaurant Liquor License when she explained MINT JULEP'S would be
located in the new courtyard being developed by Bessie Mont-
gomery, Town & Country clothing shop. Councilwoman Puckett
moved to approve the application. There was police approval
of the applicant. Seconded by Councilman Overstreet, motion
passed unanimously.
Mr. Al Beech, Director of Sales & Services, Teledyne Con-
tinental Motors of Mobile, (TCM), was introduced by Ms. Sue Mason,
chairman of the Airport Board. TCM is interested in leasing
the airport and operating it as its Fixed Base Operator as
stated in Section 5 of the FBO's minimum standards. After some
discussion, Councilman Duck introduced in writing, and moved
for the adoption of, the following resolution. Seconded by
Councilman Ford, motion passed unanimously:
RESOLUTION NO. 471-94
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF FAIRHOPE,
ALABAMA, that Mayor James P. Nix is hereby authorized to
negotiate a Lease Agreement between the City and its Airport
Board, and TELEDYNE CONTINENTAL MOTORS, 2000 Ninth Street,
Mobile, Alabama 36601; allowing TCM to establish an
aeronautical activity at the Fairhope Municipal Airport.
ADOPTED THIS 27TH DAY OF DECEMBER, 1994.
Jame P. Nix, Mayor
ATTEST
Evelyn V. Phillips, V ty Clerk
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Councilman Bishop moved to reject all bids received on
Gas Meters due to some information being left out of the requests
for bids. The bid request will be sent out again asap.
Seconded by Councilman Ford, motion passed unanimously.
Mayor Nix announced the recent lawsuit filed against the
City by Walter Woodrow alleging illegal annexations and attempted
voter dilution to prevent African -American representation on
the City Council has been dismissed "with prejudice", which
means it cannot be reentered.
Meeting was duly adjourned at 5:50 pm.
mes P. Nix, Mayor
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