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Home My WebLink About10-02-2000 Organizational Meeting2546 STATE OF ALABAMA )( COUNTY OF BALDWIN )( The City Council, City of Fairhope, met in an organizational session at 5:30 p.m.; Fairhope Municipal Complex Council Chamber; 161 North Section Street, Fairhope, Alabama 36532; on Monday, 2 October 2000. Present were Mayor James P. Nix, Councilmember: John V. Duck, Michael A. Ford, Debbie W. Quinn, Jeanette Puckett, and William H. Jones; City Attorney Marion E. Wynne and City Clerk Geniece W. Johnson. No one was absent. There being a quorum present, Mayor Nix called the meeting to order. Councilmember Duck moved to approve minutes of the 25 September 2000, regular meeting. Seconded by Councilmember Jones, motion passed unanimously. Mayor Nix called on Reverend Gordon N. Milsted, Pastor of Saint Lawrence Catholic Church for the Invocation. This being the organizational meeting to begin the new administration, Mayor Nix, and Councilmember Duck, Puckett, and Jones took their seats in the audience, and the newly -elected Councilmembers, Gentle, Ford, Quinn, Kant, Anders, and Christenberry prepared to take their Oath of Office. The Honorable James H. Ried, Circuit Judge, 28th Judicial Circuit of the State of Alabama, then gave the Oath of Office to the new Council: Mayor Kant; Councilmembers Quinn, (Place # 1); Anders, (Place # 2); Christenberry, (Place # 3); Ford, (Place # 4); and Gentle (Place #5). (Signed Oaths inserted at end of these minutes.) The new administration took their seats on the dais and continued with business. 2547 02 October 2000 Councilmember Quinn introduced in writing Ordinance No. 1093 . An Ordinance establishing the Council Procedures. Councilmember Ford moved to suspend the rules. Seconded by Councilmember Anders, motion to suspend passed unanimously by the following vote: AYE - Gentle, Ford, Quinn, Kant, Anders, and Christenberry. NAY -none. Councilmember Anders moved for final adoption of Ordinance No. 1093 . Seconded by Councilmember Ford, motion passed unanimously by the following vote: AYE -Gentle, Ford, Quinn, Kant, Anders, and Christenberry. NAY -none. Councilmember Anders introduced in writing Ordinance No. 1094. An Ordinance appointing Timothy M. Kant as Superintendent of Utilities. Councilmember Ford moved to suspend the rules. Seconded by Councilmember Gentle, motion to suspend passed unanimously by the following vote: AYE -Gentle, Ford, Quinn, Kant, Anders, and Christenberry. NAY -none. Councilmember Anders moved for final adoption of Ordinance No. 1094 . Seconded by Councilmember Quinn, motion passed unanimously by the following vote: AYE -Gentle, Ford, Quinn, Kant, Anders, and Christenberry. NAY -none. Councilmember Quinn introduced in writing, and moved for the adoption of the following resolution. Seconded by Councilmember Ford, motion passed unanimously. Resolution 716-00 on next page) 2548 RESOLUTION NO. 716-000 WHEREAS, two signatures are required on all monetary transactions of the City of Fairhope; and WHEREAS, travel is sometimes required of the Mayor and of the City Clerk and provision should be made to cover monetary requirements of the City in the absence of one or both; THEN, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF FAIRHOPE that all Financial Depositories where monies of the City are deposited, whether in checking, savings, or other type accounts, currently or in the future; be and hereby are advised that any two of the following signees are authorized to sign any monetary transaction between said Depositories and the City of Fairhope, Alabama; Timothy M. Kant, Mayor Michael A. Ford, Councilmember Geniece W. Johnson, City Clerk - Treasurer Richard A. Hice, Controller BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Geniece W. Johnson and Richard A. Hice are hereby authorized to use a facsimile signature for routine checks and paperwork: Sample: Sample: BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a certified copy of this resolution be sent to all Depositories as auti horization of, and as a record of, above signee signatures. ADOPTED THIS 02 DAY OF OCTOBER, 2000 r imo y M. lant, ayor Attes - QJ Gemece W. Johnson, CitySX&k I ---------------------------------------------------------- I certify this to be a true and correct copy of Res regular session on 02 October 2000. 1 No. 716-00 as adopted by the Governing Body in Clerk Date 2549 2 October 2000 Councilmember Anders moved to approve the following terms and appointments for Mayor Pro Tempore and Planning & Zoning Commission terms. Seconded by Councilmember Gentle, motion passed unanimously. 10/02/00 - 08/31/01 Councilmember Quinn 09/01/01 - 05/31/02 Councilmember Anders 06/01/02 - 02/28/03 Councilmember Christenberry 03/01/03 - 11/30/03 Councilmember Gentle 12/01/03 - 09/30/04 Councilmember Ford Mayor Kant made the following Committee Assignments: COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS: Gas, Water & Sewer - Chair. Christenberry, Ford, Quinn Electric & Library - Chair. Quinn, Gentle, Ford Parks & Recreation - Chair. Ford, Anders, Christenberry Finance & Audit - Chair Anders, Quinn, Gentle Street and Industrial Recruitment - Chair. Gentle, Anders, Christenberry Police, Fire, & Court - Chair. Kant Mayor Kant nominated Dan McCrory to re -place himself as the City representative on the Planning and Zoning Commission. Councilmember Quinn moved to appoint Mr. McCrory. Seconded by Councilmember Gentle, motion passed unanimously. Mayor Kant nominated Councilmember Ford to re -place Mrs. Puckett as the Council representative on the Airport Board. Councilmember Quinn moved to appoint Councilmember Ford. Seconded by Councilmember Gentle, motion passed unanimously. Councilmember Gentle moved to appoint Councilmember Ford, Quinn, and Anders each for a 4-year term to the Recycling Committee. Seconded by Councilmember Ford, motion passed unanimously. Councilmember Anders moved to re -appoint Jerry Anderson as Chief of Police for the term of Mayor Kant. Seconded by Councilmember Ford, motion passed unanimously. Councilmember Quinn moved to re -appoint Geniece W. Johnson as City Clerk -Treasurer for the term of Mayor Kant. Seconded by Councilmember Anders, motion passed unanimously. 2550 02 October 2000 Councilmember Quinn moved to re -appoint Marion E. Wynn as City Attorney & Prosecutor for the term of Mayor Kant. Seconded by Councilmember Ford, motion passed unanimously. Mayor Kant gave an address. Mayor Kant expressed that he would like to see sidewalks along Young Street to the Boys' and Girls' Club, and that he would like to have a City Council work session on the Thursday before the scheduled City Council meeting, at 4:00 p.m. at City Hall. Meeting was dully adjourned at 5:56 p.m. A reception in the lobby immediately followed the meeting, sponsored by Eastern Shore Women on the Move & Irvine Company. yo im by M. ant, Mayor i Genie - W. Johnsonxity Clerk 2551 OATH OF OFFICE STATE OF ALABAMA COUNTY OF BALDWIN CITY OF FAIRHOPE I TIMOTHY M. KANT , solemnly swear that I will support the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the State of Alabama, so long as I continue a citizen thereof; and that I will faithfully and honestly discharge the duties of the office upon which I am about to enter, to the best of my ability, so help me God. (Signed) l^^ Sworn to and subscribed before me this 2" Day of October , 2000. (Signed) Ja e H. Reid Circuit Judge 28`h Judicial Circuit State of Alabama 2552 OATH OF OFFICE STATE OF ALABAMA )( COUNTY OF BALDWIN )( CITY OF FAIRHOPE )( I DEBBIE W. QUINN , solemnly swear that I will support the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the State of Alabama, so long as I continue a citizen thereof; and that I will faithfully and honestly discharge the duties of the office upon which I am about to enter, to the best of my ability, so help me God. (Signed) Sworn to and subscribed before me this 2nd Day of October , 2000. (Signed) J es)q. Reid Ciritrrfit Judge 281h Judicial Circuit State of Alabama 2553 OATH OF OFFICE STATE OF ALABAMA )( COUNTY OF BALDWIN )( CITY OF FAIRHOPE )( I PAULINE ANDERS , solemnly swear that I will support the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the State of Alabama, so long as I continue a citizen thereof; and that I will faithfully and honestly discharge the duties of the office upon which I am about to enter, to the best of my ability, so help me God. (Signed)4gj I '/�'j Sworn to and subscribed before me this 2nd Day of October , 2000. (Signed) -<--�- -�-\ �3�L Ja es . Reid Circuit Judge 28`h Judicial Circuit State of Alabama 2554 OATH OF OFFICE STATE OF ALABAMA )( COUNTY OF BALDWIN )( CITY OF FAIRHOPE )( I CECIL CHRISTENBERRY , solemnly swear that I will support the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the State of Alabama, so long as I continue a citizen thereof; and that I will faithfully and honestly discharge the duties of the office upon which I am about to enter, to the best of my ability, so help me God. (Signed) Sworn to and subscribed before me this 2nd Day of October , 2000. (Signed) Jat5of. Reid Circuit Judge 28`h Judicial Circuit State of Alabama 2555 OATH OF OFFICE STATE OF ALABAMA )( COUNTY OF BALDWIN )( CITY OF FAIRHOPE )( I MICHAEL A. FORD , solemnly swear that I will support the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the State of Alabama, so long as I continue a citizen thereof; and that I will faithfully and honestly discharge the duties of the office upon which I am about to enter, to the best of my ability, so help me God. (Signed) Sworn to and subscribed before me this 2nd Day of October , 2000. (Signed) Jambs H./Reid Circbi udge 28'h Judicial Circuit State of Alabama 2556 OATH OF OFFICE STATE OF ALABAMA )( COUNTY OF BALDWIN )( CITY OF FAIRHOPE )( I ROBERT C. GENTLE , solemnly swear that I will support the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the State of Alabama, so long as I continue a citizen thereof; and that I will faithfully and honestly discharge the duties of the office upon which I am about to enter, to the best of my ability, so help me God. (Signed) _ ak - Sworn to and subscribed before me this 2nd Day of October , 2000. (Signed) _ Ja es .Reid Ci it Judge 28`" Judicial Circuit State of Alabama