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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-26-2000 Regular Meeting2489 STATE OF ALABAMA X COUNTY OF BALDWIN X The City Council, City of Fairhope, met in regular session at 5:30 p.m.; Fairhope Municipal Complex Council Chamber; 161 North Section Street, Fairhope, Alabama 36532; on Monday, 26 June 2000. Present were Mayor James P. Nix; Councilmembers: John V. Duck, Michael A. Ford, Debbie W. Quinn, and William H. Jones; City Attorney Marion E. Wynne, and City Clerk Geniece W. Johnson. Councilmember Jeanette Puckett was absent. There being a quorum present, Mayor Nix called the meeting to order. Councilmember Jones moved to approve minutes of the 05 June 2000, regular meeting. Seconded by Councilmember Duck, motion passed unanimously. Charles Ham Secretary of Fairhope Single Tax Corporation presented Mayor Nix the deed to 42.17 more or less acres, located at the corner of County Road 44 and County road 13. This property shall be used for a Nature Park for the residents of the community, and shall be known as "COLONY NATURE PARK". A Public Hearing was continued on a proposed ordinance to amend the Zoning Ordinance 557. This ordinance considers the request of Trae Corte for a clarification of the commercial aspects of the Original Rock Creek PUD and for Site Plan approval, located on the Northeast Corner of Rock Creek Drive and U.S. Hwy 98. Christopher Baker Director of Planning and Building submitted the following for consideration: The original PUD of Rock Creek includes some property reserved for commercial uses. However the uses permitted for these commercial properties are vague and can be confusing. In order to prevent any mis-communication between the developer, prospective tenants, and the City, Mr. Corte is seeking to clarify the commercial uses that will be permitted on the commercial property. These proposed uses apply to all of the commercial property in Rock Creek. A site plan has been submitted for approval. As each commercial property develops, a site plan will be submitted for approval by the City. The case was considered by the Planning Commission in August and recommended approval. The Council subsequently table the request. The developers then provided revised material. The Council then sent the request back to the Planning Commission for reevaluation. 2490 26 June 2000 The following issuers are associated with the site plan: 1. Streets: No new streets are proposed to be constructed with this development. 2. Curb Cuts: No curb cuts to US Hwy 98 are proposed. The access to the development is from Rock Creek Parkway. 3. Setbacks: The Ordinance required that setbacks be provided on the site plan. The ordinance requires a 40 foot setback around the entire property. No setback dimension information is provided. 4. Maximum Building Coverage: No building coverage information has been provided. 5. Building Height: 35' building height is proposed. 6. Comprehensive Plan: This request is not in conformance with the Comprehensive Plan. The Plan indicates this area to develop as residential. However, the approved PUD for Rock Creek does allow commercial development. Therefore, the request is in conformance with the original Rock Creek PUD. 7. Pedestrian Access: Pedestrian access will be from Rock Creek. It is suggested that a pedestrian link be provided to the property to the north. 8. Tenant Space: Retail space for all buildings is proposed at 7,000 sq. ft. There is no limit on office or service uses. Staff Recommendation: To approve a list of commercial uses for all commercial property in the Rock Creek PUD. To request adequate landscaping, no additional signage on US Hwy 98, a maximum square footage of 5,000 per retail tenant, and pedestrian access to the property to the north. There were about 20 to 25 residents of Rock Creek Subdivision present. Mr. Howard Brown spokesperson for the Rock Creek residents ask that the Council not approve this ordinance. Mr. Brown expressed that using the one entrance Rock Creek Parkway for all residents and commercial development would cause an enormous traffic problem. Mr. Bob Foster also with the Rock Creek Properties Association asked the Council to consider the lack of safety when coming in and out of Rock Creek. Mr. Foster also strongly urged that the Council not approve this site plan until an access from U.S. Hwy 98 could be provided. Councilmember Ford stated that there has been some conversation about opening Beaver Dam Road through Mr. Niemeyer's Property, and asked if this option could be further explored. 2491 26 June 2000 Councilmember Quinn asked Mr. Tanner if a traffic study could be done. Mr. Corte was not in agreement of a traffic study, but urged the Council to take action on this ordinance tonight. Councilmember Quinn reiterated to Mr. Tanner that a traffic study needed to be done. Mayor Nix recommends that this issue be tabled until an access is worked out for the safety of everybody, and until Rock Creek Developers do a traffic study. Councilmember Jones moved to table this issue until such time a traffic study could be conducted by the Rock Creek Developers, and involve everyone. Seconded by Councilmember Quinn, motion passed by the following votes: AYE -Duck, Ford, Quinn, Nix, Jones. NAY -none. (Ordinance was not introduced) A Public Hearing was continued on a proposed ordinance to amend the Zoning Ordinance 557. Councilmember Jones introduced in writing an ordinance that would dis-allow further application of the R3PGH District and to delete the existing Planned Unit Development provision and establish a new more simplified PUD process. Christopher Baker explained that there are two separate ordinances in conjunction with this case. The first does not delete the R3PHG district requirements from the Zoning Ordinance because we have R3PGH zoned property in town. The Ordinance does rp event the Planning Department from accepting any application for a zoning district change to this district, and adding a new district to the revised PUD. Councilmember Ford had reservation about the verbiage "Slight changes in the detail of the Planned Unit Development that do not change the intent, meaning, relationship of structures to each other may be approved by the director of Planning and Building". After further discussion, Councilmember Jones moved to suspend the rules. Seconded by Councilmember Quinn, motion passed by the following votes: AYE -Duck, Quinn, Nix, Jones. NAY -Ford. This ordinance will layover until next regular meeting. Councilmember Duck introduced in writing, and moved for the adoption of the following resolution. Seconded by Councilmember Ford, motion passed unanimously. 2492 26 June 2000 RESOLUTION NO. 700-00 WHEREAS, The Fairhope Municipal Election shall take place on 22 August 2000, and the Run -Off Election shall take place on 12 September 2000 if necessary. This is the every -four years election of our Mayor and five Councilmembers, and; WHEREAS, Section 17-10-3 as amended by Act No. 99-388 calls for an On -Site Absentee balloting to take place from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on the Saturday ten (10) days prior to the date of the election and; WHEREAS, On -Site Absentee voting shall be in the same form and must meet the same requirement to be counted as an absentee ballot cast by mail, except that the envelope accompanying the ballot shall have printed thereon an affidavit in the form prescribed by Section 17-10-7(c)., and; WHEREAS, The absentee election manager shall advertise the locations and time schedule for On -Site absentee balloting by posting notice pursuant to Section 11-45-8, as is required for the posting and publication of all ordinances of a general or permanent nature, and; WHEREAS, The State of Alabama shall reimburse each municipality for all sums expended by the municipality for costs associated with advertising, conducting, processing and remittance in relation to On -Site absentee balloting, and; WHEREAS, the On -Site absentee balloting location shall be determined by the governing body of the municipality, upon the recommendation of the absentee election manager, and; BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF FAIRHOPE, ALABAMA, that Fairhope Civic Center, 161 North Section Street, Fairhope, Alabama shall be designated as the location to hold the On -Site absentee balloting and the Run -Off On -Site absentee balloting if necessary. Adopted this 261h Day of June ,2000. �"04 jJaes P. Nix, Mayor ATTEST: Geniece W. Johnson Clerk I, Geniece W. Johnson, City Clerk of the City of Fairhope, Alabama, do hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of Resolution No. 700-00 passed and approved by the City Council of the City of Fairhope, Alabama, on the 26th day of June, 2000. Geniece W. Johnson, City Clerk Date 2493 26 June 2000 Councilmember Duck introduced in writing, and moved for the adoption of the following resolution. Seconded by Councilmember Ford, motion passed unanimously. Resolution No. 701-000 WHEREAS, there were no major changes from the 1996 FEC. Electrical contractors working within the City of Fairhope are responsible for obtaining the latest code requirements and fully complying with these requirements. Ignorance of the code, like ignorance of the law, does not relieve the offender of the consequences of their action. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FAIRHOPE, ALABAMA, that hereby accept, approve and adopt the 1999 Electrical Code. Adopted this 26 th day of June ,2000. Jam P. Nix, Mayor Attest: John Avent with Engineering Development addressed the City Council for approval of a Site Plan review for Walgreens, located at the corner of Fairhope Avenue and Greeno Road. Councilmember Jones moved for the approval of the Site Plan. Seconded by Councilmember Duck, motion passed unanimously. Councilmember Jones moved to hold over the Site Plan Review for a Multi -Occupancy Building at 59 South Church Street until proper representation is present. Seconded by Councilmember Quinn, motion passed unanimously. Allen Chapman General Manager of the Victorian Inn & Conference Center addressed the City Council requesting a Common Area Permit for a Directional Sign. The current 11 ft sign is located at Plantation Boulevard and Greeno Road. Mr. Chapman stressed that the current sign is being covered by the beautification trees that were planted along Greeno Road. The new sign would have a total number of tenants from 14 to 16 to accommodate the increased number of businesses on Plantation Boulevard. The width of the new sign would remain the same, however the height for the new sign would be 20ft. 2494 26 June 2000 Christopher Baker explained that the new sign does comply with the sign requirements, however there is no ordinance setting the requirement for a directional sign. The requirements are set by the City Council. Councilmember Duck moved to approve the request. Seconded by Councilmember Ford. After further discussion, a citizen noted that this sign could be a problem in hurricane winds. Councilmember Ford would like to see the sign height reduced and asked how much of the trees could be trimmed. Councilmember Ford withdrew his seconded to Councilmember Duck's motion. Councilmember Duck's motion dies for lack of a seconded. Councilmember Ford then moved to have Mr. Chapman work with Christopher Baker on this issue. Seconded by Councilmember Jones, motion passed by the following votes: AYE Ford, Quinn, Nix, and Jones. NAY -Duck. Councilmember Duck moved to approve the American Heart Association request to hold their Seventh Annual American Heart Walk on Saturday, 21 October 2000. The 3-mile walk will begin at 8:00 a.m. at the Fairhope Pier. Seconded by Councilmember Jones, motion passed unanimously. Allen F. Smith addressed the City Council presenting an improved accessibility plan for downtown Fairhope. Mr. Smith requested that the city encourage the use of bicycles and walking in the downtown area, and provide a safe environment for people in the downtown area. Mr. Smith expressed that he would like to offer several designs for a public bicycle rack which could be used by those who wish to ride a bike. Mayor Nix assigned Christopher Baker to work with Mr. Smith on this project. Reon J. Bosby Assistant Youth Director, Workshop Coordinator of the Faith Temple Church of God in Christ addressed the City Council requesting the Council to waive the $200.00 rental fee for the Civic Center Auditorium to hold a talent Extravaganza for Youth, on Saturday, 29 July 2000, at 6:00 p.m. There will be no fee for the participates and no admission for the public. The purpose of this extravaganza is to lead our youth in discovering their individual talents and gifts and empower then to use such gifts as a deterrent to failure. The Council expressed that they did not want to set a precedent with waiving the rental fee. A citizen voluntarily donated the $200.00 rental fee. Councilmember Duck moved to grant the request of Fairhope First to establish a "Walk of Honor" in front of the Fairhope Welcome Center. The proposed Walk of Honor will consist of individuals' names inscribed on bricks that will be part of the sidewalk. The individuals will be those who have been awarded the Quality of Life Award by the membership of Fairhope First. Each brick will have the person's name and year that he or she was awarded. The Council felt that Fairhope First should start with year 1986 and come forward. Fairhope First will defray the costs and comply with the city -mandated details and specifications of this project. Seconded by Councilmember Jones, motion passed unanimously. 2495 26 June 2000 Eric Dyas President of Citizens' Watch Foundation, Inc. addressed the City Council for approximately twenty-five to thirty minutes on several issues that supporters of the Foundation would like to see improved. Mr. Dyas stated that the CWF was an advocate of more openness in the city government, and asked the City Council to consider the following: changing the time of the City Council meetings, broadcasting the meeting, publishing notices of the meeting, having public records more accessible, holding a public hearing with regards to the location of the new jail site, comply with the Sunshine Law, and hire someone to oversee the City utilities. No action was taken by the City Council Mayor Nix stated that he is proud of the City of Fairhope, the citizens, the employees, and is also proud that the City does not have a sales tax. Audience applauded Councilmember Duck departed 7:00 p.m. Cecil Pitman, a resident of Fairhope, stated that the citizens of Fairhope try to work together. The Citizens' Watch Foundation's motive is to wreck Fairhope, and he wished the CWF would work with the Council. Audience applauded Councilmember Jones moved to grant the following change order request by Morgan Dredging & Piledriving, Inc. for the Municipal Pier: # 3 Increase by $25,995.00 - Repair Seawall Tieback, Replace Marina Walkway Slabs, & Install gravel behind seawall # 4 Increase by $ 2,340.00 - Alternate Tieback (labor), Threader rods, Stainless Steel Screens # 5 Decrease by $ 5,317.25 - Dredging East & North side of the marina Seconded by Councilmember Quinn, motion passed unanimously. Councilmember Duck returned 7:03 p.m. Councilmember Quinn moved to appoint Charles Bassett as Board of Adjustment and Appeal Alternate. Seconded by Councilmember Jones, motion passed unanimously. Councilmember Jones, Street Committee Chairperson, reported on Mr. Robert D. Drummond, Jr's. request to place a stop sign and speed limit sign at the intersection of White Avenue and Summit Street. Councilmember Jones reported that he and his Committee recommended and moved to place stop signs at the intersection of White Avenue and Summit Street and Gaston Avenue and Summit Street. Seconded by Councilmember Ford, motion passed unanimously. 2496 26 June 2000 Identification: FENCE -ANIMAL SHELTER Bids to be opened on: June 22, 2000 at: 1:30 p.m. For Fence at New Fairhope Animal Shelter. MOBILE FENCE CO., Mobile, AL $10,920.00 4-Days BALDWIN CO. FENCE CO., Loxle , AL $14,000.00 30-Da s after start date CONSOLIDATED FENCE, Daphne, AL $18,500.00 60-Da s HAGAN FENCE CO., Mobile, AL NO RESPONSE It is recommended to accept the low bid of MOBILE FENCE CO. Mobile, AL for the total price of $10,920.00 with all specifications being met. Tim Kant, Public Works Supt. Wayne Smith, Purchasing Agent Councilmember Ford moved to accept the low bid of Mobile Fence Company, Mobile, Alabama, provided all specifications are met. Seconded by Councilmember Duck, motion passed unanimously. Identification: "FENCE -FOUNDERS PARK" Bids to be opened on: June 22, 2000 at: 1:30 p.m. For Fence at Founder's Park. CONSOLIDATED FENCE, Daphne, AL 4-Foot Fence: $5.85 ft. 6-Foot Fence: $6.15 ft. 30-Days MOBILE FENCE CO., Mobile, AL 4-Foot Fence: $7.85 ft. 6-Foot Fence: $6.62 ft. 14-Non-Rainy working days BALDWIN CO. FENCE CO., Loxley, AL 4-Foot Fence: $5.40 ft. 6-Foot Fence: $7.65 ft. 30-Da s HAGAN FENCE CO., Mobile, AL NO RESPONSE It is recommended to accept the low bid of CONSOLIDATED FENCE, Daphne, AL with all specifications being met. Phil Rutherford, General Supt. Wayne Smith, Purchasing Agent Councilmember Duck moved to accept the low bid of Consolidated Fence, Daphne, Alabama, provided all specifications are met. Seconded by Councilmember Ford, motion passed unanimously. 2497 26 June 2000 Identification: "CHEMICALS - WATER TREATMENT" Bids to be opened on:June 22, 2000 at:10:00 a.m. (Chemicals used for Water Treatment at Water Wells: (LIQUID CHLORINE & HYDRATED LIME) VENDOR: ITEM: COST. • DELIVERY: INDUSTRIAL CHEMICAL, Birmingham, AL Gas Chlorine: Hydrated Lime: $48.30 per Cylinder $3.98 per 50 lb. bag 1 - 3 Days HARCROS CHEMICAL, Mobile, AL Gas Chlorine: Hydrated Lime: $58.50 per Cylinder $3.81 per 50 lb. bag 1-2 Days DPC ENTERPRISES, L.P., Mobile, AL NO RESPONSE JONES CHEMICALS, INC., Mobile, AL NO RESPONSE THORTON & MUSSCO, INC., Aachary, LA NO RESPONSE PENCCO, IN, Bellville, TX NO RESPONSE It is recommended to accept the low bid of INDUSTRIAL CHEMICAL, INC., Birmingham, AL for the price of: $48.30 per Cylinder for Gas Chlorine $3.98 per 50 lb. bag of Hydrated Lime All specifications have been met. Dan McCrory, Wayne Smith, Supt. Water & Sewer Dept. Purchasing Agent Councilmember Jones moved to accept the low bid of Industrial Chemical, Inc, Birmingham, Alabama, provided all specifications are met. Seconded by Councilmember Quinn, motion passed unanimously. 2498 26 June 2000 Identification: "MUD VACUUM" Bids to be opened on: June 16, 2000 at:10:30 a.m. For Mud Vacuum System to be used for underground utilities. VERMEER, Pensacola, FL $17,795.00 30-Days Mfg: Ring-O-Matic Model: 750 Super Vac PRIME EQUIPMENT, Pensacola, FL $21,289.00 Mfg: Vac-Tron 2-Days Model: Slurry -Vac 1,000 ALTERNATE BID: 2-Days $27,299.00 Mfg: Vac-Tron Model: PMD-50OGT DITCH WITCH OF MOBILE, Mobile, AL $21,700.00 Mfg: Vac-Tron 45-60 Days Model: Slurry -Vac 1,000 ALTERNATE BID: $25,289.55 30-Days Mfg: Vac-Tron Model: PMD 500 G COWIN EQUIPMENT COMPANY, Mobile, AL NO BID BEARD EQUIPMENT COMPANY, Pensacola, FL NO RESPONSE It is recommended to accept the low bid of VERMEER, Pensacola, FL for the total price of $17,795.00 with all specifications being met. Aaron Norris, Electrical Dept. Supt. Wayne Smith, Purchasing Agent Councilmember Duck moved to accept the low bid of Vermeer, Pensacola, Florida, provided all specifications are met. Seconded by Councilmember Ford, motion passed unanimously. Councilmember Ford moved to address item(s) not on the printed agenda. Seconded by Councilmember Duck, motion passed unanimously. Councilmember Jones introduced in writing, and moved for the adoption of the following resolution. Seconded by Councilmember Duck, motion passed unanimously. 2499 26 June 2000 Resolution No. 702-00 WHEREAS, the Owners of Idlewild Phase 5 desire to have all public streets and rights -of -way dedicated on the plat filed for record in the Probate Records of Baldwin County, Alabama found on Slide 2010-F and all public utilities located in easements and in right-of-ways accepted for maintenance by the City of Fairhope, Alabama, and; WHEREAS, the General Superintendent of the City has indicated that the public improvements have been constructed to City standards, and; WHEREAS, the City of Fairhope, Alabama has received notice from the engineers of the project that the design and capacity of the public improvements have been designed in conformance with City requirements as indicated on the recorded plat, and; WHEREAS, the City of Fairhope, Alabama is not and in no manner will be responsible for the maintenance of common areas in the subdivision as indicated on the recorded plat, and; WHEREAS, the City of Fairhope, Alabama has received from the owners of Idlewild Phase 5 a maintenance bond for the public improvements constructed for a period of 2 years from the date of the approval of this Resolution, and; WHEREAS, the provided maintenance bond cover pecan trees in the right-of- way, such that if removal is needed within the 2 year period the City may be reimbursed for expenses associated with the tree(s). NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FAIRHOPE, ALABAMA that the public improvements for Idlewild Phase 5 are hereby accepted for public maintenance subject to the bond posted. Adopted, this 261h day of June , 2000 Provided original bond is furnished Attest: Geniece W. Johr,%665n, City Clerk 2500 26 June 2000 IDENTIFICATION: "25, 50 & 100 KVA TRANSFORMERS" Bids to be opened on: June 6, 2000 at: 2:00 p.m. Quantity of Twentv (201 - 25 KVA TRANSFORMERS VENDOR: PRICE: DELIVERY. MAYER ELECTRIC SUPPLY Actual Total Cost: Dothan, AL $16,900.00 98-Days Mfg: Pauwels ALTERNATE BID: Actual Total Cost: $16,200.00 98-Days Mfg: Cooper Power HUGHES ELECTRICAL SUPPLY Actual Total Cost: Dothan, AL $17,551.00 84-98 Days Mfg: COOPER GRESCO Actual Total Cost: Dothan, AL $17,720.00 84-98 Days Mfg: GE HATFIELD & CO. Actual Total Cost: Mobile, AL $21,000.00 70-84 Days Mfg: ABB BRASFIELD SALES Actual Total Cost: Birmingham, AL $22,740.00 112-126 Days Mfg: Howard Industries POWER & TELEPHONE SUPPLY, Tampa, FL DID NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS STUART C. IRBY CO., Pensacola, FL NO RESPONSE It is recommended to accept the Alternate Bid of MAYER ELECTRIC SUPPLY, Dothan, AL for the Actual Total Cost of $16,200.00 with all specifications being met. 2501 26 June 2000 Quantity of Fifteen (15) - 50 KVA TRANSFORMERS VENDOR: TOTAL PRICE: DELIVERY: MAYER ELECTRIC SUPPLY Actual Total Cost: Dothan, AL $16,140.00 98-Days Mfg: Pauwels ALTERNATE BID: Actual Total Cost: $14,550.00 98-Days Mfg: Cooper Power HUGHES ELECTRICAL SUPPLY Actual Total Cost: Dothan, AL $16,332.00 84-98 Days Mfg: Cooper Power GRESCO Actual Total Cost: Dothan, AL $16,500.00 84-98 Days Mfg: GE HATFIELD & CO. Actual Total Cost: Mobile, AL $19,050.00 70-84 Days Mfg: ABB BRASFIELD SALES Actual Total Cost: Birmingham, AL $22,275.00 112-126 Days Mfg: Howard Industries POWER & TELEPHONE SUPPLY, Tampa, FL DID NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS STUART C. IRBY CO., Pensacola, FL NO RESPONSE It is recommended to accept the Alternate Bid of MAYER ELECTRIC SUPPLY, Dothan, AL for the Actual Total Cost of $14,550.00 with all specifications being met. 2502 26 June 2000 Q antity of Fifteen 15 -100 KVA TRANSFORMERS VENDOR: TOTAL PRICE: DELIVERY: MAYER ELECTRIC SUPPLY Actual Total Cost: Dothan, AL $24,825.00 98-Days Mfg: Pauwels ALTERNATE BID: Actual Total Cost: $18,675.00 98-Days Mfg: Cooper Power HUGHES ELECTRICAL SUPPLY Actual Total Cost: Dothan, AL $22,485.00 84-98 Days Mfg: Cooper Power GRESCO Actual Total Cost: Dothan, AL 22,710.00 84-98 Days Mfg: GE HATFIELD & CO. Actual Total Cost: Mobile, AL $23,625.00 70-84 Days Mfg: ABB BRASFIELD SALES Actual Total Cost: Birmingham, AL $28,380.00 112-129 Days Mfg: Howard Industries POWER & TELEPHONE SUPPLY, Tampa, DID NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS FL STUART C. IRBY CO., Pensacola, FL NO RESPONSE t the Alternate bid of MAYER ELECTRIC SUPPLY. Dothan. AL for the Actual Total Cost It is recommended to accep of $18,675.00 with all specifications being met. Aaron Norris, Electrical Supt. Wayne Smith, Purchasing Agent It is recommended to accept the Alternate bid of MAYER ELECTRIC SUPPLY, Dothan, AL for the Actual Total Cost of $18,675.00 with all specifications being met. Reason for Recommendation To accept ALTERNATE BID of MAYER ELECTRIC: • Lowest Price • Specifications not met by POWER & TELEPHONE SUPPLY. • Vendor did not include requested load and no load voltages. • Availability • We are in desperate need of transformers for our inventory is low. Vendors' bidding reflects long lead time on transformers. • There are 6 - 25KVA Transformers in stock, balance can be received in 12 weeks. • There are 12 - 50KVA Transformers in stock, balance can be in by July 10. • There are presently 6 - 100KVA Transformers in stock, balance can be received in 12 weeks. 2503 26 June 2000 Councilmember Quinn moved to accept the alternate bid of Mayer Electric Supply, Dothan, Alabama, provided all specifications are met. Seconded by Councilmember Ford, motion passed unanimously. Dan McCrory reported that the Annual Water Quality Report has been mailed to all of Fairhope water customers. Fairhope's drinking water surpassed the strict regulations of both the State of Alabama and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Tim Kant reported that thanks to Councilmember Jeanette Puckett the City of Fairhope Animal Shelter should be completed in the next two months. The facility will also allow for holding cats, and that the project is well under the budgeted amount. Mayor Nix announced that Tim Kant will take a leave of absence starting Wednesday, 28 June 2000, to pursue his political endeavor. Mr. Kant is running for Mayor. There being no further business to come before the City Council the meeting was duly adjourned at 7:14 p.m. d /0 JJsP. Nix, Mayoryor Geniece W. Johnson, ity Clerk