HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-26-2001 Regular Meeting2.652
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 March 2001.
Present were Mayor Timothy M. Kant, Councilmembers: Robert C. Gentle,
Michael A. Ford, Debbie W. Quinn, Pauline Anders, and Cecil Christenberry; City
Attorney Marion E. Wynne, and City Clerk Geniece W. Johnson. No one was
absent.
There being a quorum present, Mayor Kant called the meeting to order.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited, and the invocation was given by City Clerk
Geniece W. Johnson. Councilmember Quinn moved to approve minutes of the 15
March 2001, regular meeting. Seconded by Councilmember Gentle, motion
passed unanimously.
Councilmember Anders introduced in writing Ordinance No. 1114. An
ordinance clarifying the legislative intent of Ordinance No. 1048 by repealing
Ordinance No. 1083 and further amending Ordinance No. 1048. Sewer
Maintenance Fee. Councilmember Quinn moved to suspend the rules. Seconded
by Councilmember Anders, motion to suspend the rules passed unanimously by
the following votes: AYE -Gentle, Ford, Quinn, Kant, Anders, and Christenberry.
NAY -none. Councilmember Anders moved for final adoption of Ordinance No.
1114. Seconded by Councilmember Christenberry, motion for final adoption
passed unanimously by the following votes: AYE -Gentle, Ford, Quinn, Kant,
Anders, and Christenberry. NAY -none.
Councilmember Gentle introduced in writing, and so moved for the
adoption of the following resolution. Seconded by Councilmember Ford, motion
passed unanimously.
26 March 2001
RESOLUTION NO. 753-01
2653
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY
OF FAIRHOPE, ALABAMA, That Mayor Timothy M. Kant is
hereby authorized to execute a lease between the CITY OF
FAIRHOPE and FAIRHOPE SINGLE TAX CORPORATION.
Leasing the Detention Pond Area at Founder's Park,
ADOPTED THIS 26TH DAY OF MARCH , 2001.
Attest:
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Geniece W. Johnson, ViCferk
Councilmember Gentle moved to grant the request of United States Coast
Guard Auxiliary permission to showcase USCG State Mobile's Search and Rescue
capabilities to the public at the Fairhope Municipal Pier on May 20, 2001.
Seconded by Councilmember Quinn, motion passed unanimously. The National
Safe Boating week begins on May 19, 2001, and extends through May 26, 2001.
One appointment Industrial Board - Mayor Kant nominated Mr. William
Payne to replace Mr. Mike Baugh. Mr. Baugh resigned due to conflicts with his
job. Councilmember Quinn moved to appoint Mr. Payne. Seconded by
Councilmember Anders, motion passed unanimously. This term will end 5/2006.
Councilmember Gentle, Chairman of the Street Committee, addressed the
City Council reporting that he and his committee request the City Council to
authorize Mayor Kant to write a letter to the State Highway Department requesting
a study for a traffic light at U.S. Highway 98 and Section Street (Triangle).
Councilmember Quinn moved to grant the request. Seconded by Councilmember
Anders, motion passed unanimously.
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Councilmember Gentle, Chairman of the Street Committee, reported the
Street Committee's finds and recommendations on Mr. Charlie English's request
for 4-way stop signs in the Idlewild Subdivision. Mr. English requested 4-way stop
signs at the corners of Idlewild Boulevard, Royal Street, and Conti Court.
Councilmember Gentle reported that 79% of the traffic within Idlewild
Subdivision comply with the posted speed limit. However, 21 % does not comply
with the posted speed limit between 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. Councilmember Gentle
further reported that placing stop signs is not in the best interest for the area. The
Street Committee recommends the Police Department to patroll the areas between
4:00 -6:00 p.m. Mayor Kant stated that after a period of time the City Council will
revisit request for future updates.
Mr. Aaron Norris, Electric Superintendent addressed the City Council
stating that on March 141h a 21/2 year old 10 MVA transformer at Fairhope
Avenue Substation blew out for no apparent reason. Mr. Norris also expressed that
due to the approaching summer months this transformer needed to be replaced as
soon as possible. Mr. Norris requested an emergency purchase of a used unit at
$65,500.00, and requested the City Council to allow him to have the old unit tested
and rebuilt for a backup unit. The used unit will have a one year warranty, the
same warranty as a new unit. The expected life of this type of transformer is 20-35
years, and a new unit would cost approximately $150,000.00. Councilmember
Quinn moved to grant the emergency purchase. Seconded by Councilmember
Ford, motion passed unanimously.
Identification: GENERATOR — W&S DEPT.
Bids to be opened on: March 16, 2001
at: 2:00 p.m.
VENDOR:
TOTAL PRICE:
DELIVERY.
THOMPSON POWER SYSTEMS,
$28,945.00
42-56 Days
Malbis, AL
To include Enclosure option:
$32,823.00
CUMMINGS OF ALABAMA
$31,665.00
60-65 Days
Mobile, AL
To include Enclosure option:
$34,093.00
STEWART & STEVENSON CO.
$32,000.00
56-Days
Harvey, LA
To include Enclosure option:
$34,200.00
It is recommended to accept the low bid of THOMPSON POWER SYSTEMS, Malbis, AL with all specifications being
met.
Dan McCrory, Clint Steadham,
Superintendent, Asst. Purchasing Agent
Water & Sewer Dept.
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Councilmember Gentle moved to accept the low bid of Thompson Power
System, Malbis, Alabama, 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 Christenberry, motion passed unanimously.
Mr. Marion E. Wynne, City Attorney addressed the City Council requesting
the Council to grant him permission to take the next necessary steps to initiate
condemnation proceedings of the purposes of a public Right-of-way. The property
is located at the Northeast corner of lot 256 within Rock Creek Subdivision, Phase III.
The purpose for condemning this property is for a utility Right-of-way, and for an
entrance that is already a part of the master plan. Mr. Wynne has already
communicated the condemnation of this property with the subdivision developers,
and has offered to purchase the property, but have not received a response from the
developers of Rock Creed Subdivision. Mayor Kant expressed that this subdivision
currently has water problems, and with the expected growth the problems will only
get worse. After discussion, Councilmember Anders moved to grant Mr. Wynne's
request to take the next necessary steps. Seconded by Councilmember Gentle, motion
passed unanimously.
There being no further business to come before the City Council the meeting
was duly adjourned at 5:56 p.m.
Tim thy M. nt, M yor
Geniece W. Johnson, erk