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Home My WebLink About07-13-1998 Regular Meeting2178 STATE OF ALABAMA )( COUNTY OF BALDWIN )( THE CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF FAIRHOPE, MET IN REGULAR SESSION AT 5:30 P.M.; FAIRHOPE MUNICIPAL COMPLEX COUNCIL CHAMBER; 1 6 1 NORTH SECTION STREET; FAIRHOPE, ALABAMA 36532; ON MONDAY, 13 JULY 1998. PRESENT WERE MAYOR JAMES P. NIX; COUNCILMEMBERS JOHN V. DUCK, MICHAEL A. FORD, DEBBIE W. QUINN, JEANETTE PUCKETT, WILLIAM H. JONES; AND CITY CLERK GENIECE W. JOHNSON. CITY ATTORNEY MARION E. WYNNE WAS ABSENT. THERE BEING A QUORUM PRESENT, MAYOR NIX CALLED THE MEETING TO ORDER. COUNCILMEMBER JONES MOVED TO APPROVE MINUTES OF THE 22 JUNE 1998, REGULAR MEETING. SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER PUCKETT, MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. MAYOR NIX, AND MR. G. REED PULLAN PRESENTED MR. CHESTER HUNT WITH A PLAQUE FOR HIS EXCELLENCE DISTINCTIVE SERVICE AT THE GRAND HOTEL, AND FOR RECEIVING THE J. W. MARRIOTT AWARD. THIS IS THE HIGHEST HONOR BESTOWED BY THE CORPORATION. A PUBLIC HEARING WAS HELD AS ADVERTIZED ON A PROPOSED ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE ZONING ORDINANCE 557. THE ORDINANCE WOULD REZONE ALVIN CHAMBERS' PROPERTY FROM R-A RURAL AGRICULTURE TO R-2 MEDIUM DENSITY SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL, 1 8.5 ACRES +-, LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF FAIRHOPE AVENUE 1 /4 MILE WEST OF Hwy 27. THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION RECOMMENDED NOT TO APPROVE THIS ORDINANCE. THE REASON FOR THIS RECOMMENDATION WAS THAT NO PLAN WAS PRESENTED SHOWING HOW THE STORM WATER WOULD BE DISPOSED OF. MR. CHAMBERS WAS PRESENT AND EXPRESSED THAT HE WOULD BE WILLING TO TAKE A REZONING OF R- I (LOW DENSITY SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT). AFTER DISCUSSION, COUNCILMEMBER QUINN MOVED TO SEND THIS ISSUE BACK TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION, AND CONSIDER ZONING THE PROPERTY R- I (LOW DENSITY SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT). SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER DUCK, MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. COUNCILMEMBER DUCK INTRODUCED IN WRITING ORDINANCE No. 103 1 . AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 664, SECTION 4-43 OF THE FAIRHOPE CODE OF ORDINANCE (ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE) BY ADDING THE SPECIAL RETAIL LICENSE. IN ORDER TO TAKE IMMEDIATE ACTION COUNCILMEMBER FORD MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES. SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER QUINN MOTION TO SUSPEND THE RULES PASSED UNANIMOUSLY BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYE -DUCK, FORD, QUINN, NIX, PUCKETT, AND JONES. NAY -NONE. j 2179 13 JULY 1998 COUNCILMEMBER DUCK MOVED FOR FINAL ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 103 1 . SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER JONES, MOTION FOR FINAL ADOPTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYE -DUCK, FORD, QUINN, NIX, PUCKETT, AND JONES. NAY -NONE. COUNCILMEMBER PUCKETT INTRODUCED IN WRITING, AND MOVED FOR THE ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION. SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER QUINN, MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. RESOLUTION NO. 598-98 WHEREAS the ABC Board has created a new license entitled Special Retail License for Golf Courses Only Reference Section 28-3A-19, Code of Alabama, 1975. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF FAIRHOPE, ALABAMA, that Mayor James P. Nix is hereby authorized to amend the City of Fairhope Alcoholic Beverage License Application by adding the category Special Retail License (Golf Courses Only). Per Ordinance No. 1031 Adopted by the City Council of the City of Fairhope, Alabama, on this the 13th Day of July , 1998. James''. Nix, Mayor ATTE T: Geniece W. Johnson, (ty Clerk STATE OF ALABAMA )( COUNTY OF BALDWIN )( I, the undersigned, Clerk of the City of Fairhope, Alabama, hereby certify that the foregoing is a correct copy of the Resolution adopted by the City Council of the City of Fairhope, Alabama, at a regular session on the 13th Day of July1998. Geniece W. Johnson, City Clerk Fairhope, Alabama Pa8o 1 3 JULY 1998 COUNCILMEMBER FORD INTRODUCED IN WRITING, AND MOVED FOR THE ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION. SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER JONES, MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. RESOLUTION NO. 599-98 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF FAIRHOPE, ALABAMA, that Mayor James P. Nix is authorized to inform Southern Company Services, Inc. that the City is interest in the Back Up Feeder Line Project. This project will improve the reliability of the City's electric system by offering dual feed into the City. Adopted this 13th Day of July ,1998. Nix, Mayor ATTES Geniece W. Johnson, Cit Clerk STATE OF ALABAMA )( COUNTY OF BALDWIN )( I, the undersigned, Clerk of the City of Fairhope, Alabama, hereby certify that the foregoing is a correct copy of the Resolution adopted by the City Council of the City of Fairhope, Alabama, at a regular session on the 13th Day of July , 1998. GENIECE W. JOHNSON, CITY CLERK FAIRHOPE, ALABAMA 21.81 13 JULY 1998 COUNCILMEMBER DUCK INTRODUCED IN WRITING, AND MOVED FOR THE ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION. SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER PUCKETT, MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. RESOLUTION NO. 600-98 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF FAIRHOPE, ALABAMA, that Mayor James P. Nix is hereby authorized to execute a lease agreement between the CITY and THOMPSON TRACTOR CO., INC of Birmingham, Alabama, for the lease of a Backhoe/Loader with multi -purpose loader bucket. The term of the lease shall be for three (3) years at $8,000.00 each year with an options to purchase the equipment at $58,000.00. All payments shall go toward purchase price should purchase option is excised. Adopted this 13th Day of Jules, 1998. w '� Jame. P. Nix, Mayor / v Attest: Geniece W. Johnson, 04rclerk STATE OF ALABAMA )( COUNTY OF BALDWIN )( I, the undersigned, Clerk of the City of Fairhope, Alabama, hereby certify that the foregoing is a correct copy of the Resolution adopted by the City Council of the City of Fairhope, Alabama, at a regular session on the 13th Day of July, 1998. GENIECE W. JOHNSON, CITY CLERK FAIRHOPE, ALABAMA 2182 13 JULY 1998 COUNCILMEMBER FORD INTRODUCED IN WRITING, AND MOVED FOR THE ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION. SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER JONES, MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. RESOLUTION NO. 601-98 BE RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF FAIRHOPE, ALABAMA, that Mayor James P. Nix is authorized to execute an agreement between the City and Baldwin County, Alabama by allowing the County to build and pave of Manley Road 22' wide, from U.S. Highway 98 east to the east side of the City's property where the City of Fairhope water well # 6 is located. The distance to be paved is 1,780 ft or .337 miles. The cost of this project will be $ 19,165.00. Adopted this 13th Day of Jules, 1998. �ame P. Nix, Mayor Attest: Geniece W. Johnson, ' . y Clerk STATE OF ALABAMA )( COUNTY OF BALDWIN )( I, the undersigned, Clerk of the City of Fairhope, Alabama, hereby certify that the foregoing is a correct copy of the Resolution adopted by the City Council of the City of Fairhope, Alabama, at a regular session on the 13th Day of July , 1998. GENIECE W. JOHNSON, CITY CLERK FAIRHOPE, ALABAMA 2183 13 JULY 1998 COUNCILMEMBER PUCKETT MOVED TO APPROVE THE REQUEST FOR CHANGE ORDER #2, BY GRINER DRILLING SERVICES, INC., FOR ADDITIONAL WORK ON WELL #6. AN INCREASE OF $ 1 7,195.00. SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER QUINN, MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. COUNCILMEMBER FORD MOVED TO APPROVE INSURANCE COVERAGE ON THE JESSE P. BARNES, AND DELETE JASON GANDY. SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER JONES, MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. MRS. ELLA MAE ROBINSON ADDRESSED THE COUNCIL WITH CONCERNS ABOUT HER WATER BILL. MRS. ROBINSON STATED THAT SHE HAS RECEIVED HIGH WATER BILLS ON HER RENTAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 6 1 2 B MIDDLE STREET FOR THE PAST FIVE MONTHS. THE RENTAL PROPERTY HAS BEEN INSPECTED FOR LEAKS SEVERAL TIMES. MAYOR NIX AND MIKE REJCZYK ASSURED MRS. ROBINSON THAT MATTER WOULD BE LOOKED INTO. COUNCILMEMBER JONES MOVED TO NOMINATE MR. PETE BREMER TO COMPLETE THE TERM OF MR. HOYT GREENBURY ON THE HARBOR BOARD. THERE BEING NO OTHER NOMINATIONS, COUNCILMEMBER QUINN MOVED TO CLOSE THE NOMINATION. SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER DUCK, MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. THIS TERM WILL END 5/ 1 999. COUNCIL TOOK ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING BIDS: 2184 13 JULY 1 998 Identification: "HYDROFLUOSILIC ACID" Bids to be opened on: July 2, 1998 n}• 41•an n m VENDOR. PRICE. DELIVERY. VAN WATERS & ROGERS PRICE per Pound Mobile, AL Quantity of 1,500 gallons: $0.196 lb. 3-5 Days Quantity of 2,000 gallons: $0.161 lb. Quantity of 2,500 gallons: $0.1405 lb. Quantity of 3,000 gallons: $0.1268 lb. INDUSTRIAL CHEMICALS, PRICE per Pound Birmingham, AL Quantity of 1,500 gallons: $0.1960 lb. 3-Days Quantity of 2,000 gallons: $0.1660 lb. Quantity of 2,500 gallons: $0.1470 lb. Quantity of 3,000 gallons: $0.1355 lb. BETZ DEARBORN DID NOT MEET Slidell, LA DELIVERY SPECIFICATIONS. JONES CHEMICAL NO BID Mobile, AL PENCCO, INC. NO BID Bellville, TX HARCROS CHEMICAL NO BID Mobile, AL It is recommended to accept the low bid of VAN WATERS & ROGERS, Mobile, Alabama with all specifications being met. Mike Rejczyk, Wayne Smith, Water & Sewer Dept. Purchasing Agent COUNCILMEMBER JONES MOVED TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID BY VAN WATERS be ROGERS, MOBILE, ALABAMA, PROVIDED ALL SPECIFICATIONS ARE MET. SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER PUCKETT, MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. 2185 1 3 JULY 1998 Identification: "LIBRARY A/C SYSTEM" Bids opened on: July 10, 1998 Time: 11:00 a.m. (To replace Air Conditlonina system at Fairhope Public Library Complex) RID RFCFIVED- TOTAL RID AMOUNT-- DFLAIF—RY-- INGERSOLL REFRIGERATION & $23,963.75 HEATING, INC. 32-Working Days Fairhope, AL Manufacturer.• YORK #HCA480A25 SOUTHERN HEATING & AIR $49,875.00 Fairhope, AL 60-Days Manufacturer.• TYPHOON EASTERN SHORE SERVICES Fairhope, AL NO BID DOWSEY HEATING & A/C Fairhope, AL NO RESPONSE BAY AIR Fairhope, AL NO RESPONSE INLAND AIR SYSTEMS Fairhope, AL NO RESPONSE It is recommended to accept the low bid of INGERSOLL REFRIGERATION & HEATING, INC., Fairhope, AL for the total price of $23,963.75 with all specifications being met. Wayne Smith, Purchasing Agent COUNCILMEMBER PUCKETT MOVED TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID BY INGERSOLL REFRIGERATION & HEATING, INC., FAIRHOPE, ALABAMA, PROVIDED ALL SPECIFICATIONS ARE MET. SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER QUINN, MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. COUNCILMEMBER FORD REPORTED THE FINAL RESULTS OF THE SEWER LINE PROJECT ALONG SCENIC HIGHWAY 98 AND COUNTY ROAD I. THE REQUIRED 60% OF LAND FOOTAGE WAS NOT RECEIVED. AT THIS TIME THE PROJECT IS DEAD; HOWEVER, THE PROJECT COULD BE ADDRESSED AGAIN AT A LATER DATE. COUNCILMEMBER JONES SO MOVED TO PAY BILLS AS PRESENTED. SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER PUCKE:TT, MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. 2186 1 3 JULY 1998 COUNCILMEMBER OUINN INTRODUCED TWO VISITORS. ZOE GRIFFITHS FROM AUSTRIA AND JAVIER PRIMO FROM SPAIN, THEY ARE WITH THE GREATER MOBILE ROTARY CLUB AND POINT CLEAR ROTARY CLUB EXCHANGE PROGRAM RESPECTFULLY. THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS, MEETING WAS DULY ADJOURNED AT 6:20 P.M.