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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;
161 North Section Street, Fairhope, Alabama 36532; on
Monday, 11 June 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 Gentle moved to approve minutes of the 29 May 2001,
regular meeting. Seconded by Councilmember Christenberry, motion passed
unanimously.
A Public Hearing was held as advertized on a proposed ordinance to amend the
Zoning Ordinance No. 557. Councilmember Ford introduced in writing Ordinance No.
1125. The Planning & Zoning Commission recommends approval of this ordinance. An
ordinance to re -zone Oliver Rockwell's property from RA -Residential Agriculture to R1-
Low Density Single Family Residential. The property is located at 9148 Fairhope
Avenue. No one present was opposed to the amendment. In order to take immediate
action, Councilmember Anders moved for immediate consideration. Seconded by
Councilmember Quinn, motion for immediate consideration passed unanimously by the
following votes: AYE -Gentle, Ford, Quinn, Kant, Anders, and Christenberry. NAY -
none. Councilmember Anders then moved for final adoption of Ordinance No. 1125.
Seconded by Councilmember Gentle, motion for final adoption passed unanimously by
the following votes: AYE -Gentle, Ford, Quinn, Kant, Anders, and Christenberry. NAY -
none.
A Public Hearing was held as advertized on a proposed ordinance to amend the
Zoning Ordinance No. 557. Councilmember Quinn introduced in writing Ordinance No.
1126. The Planning & Zoning Commission recommends approval of this ordinance. An
ordinance to re -zone the Klummp's property from RA -Residential Agriculture to R2-
Medium Density Single Family Residential. The Property is located South of existing
Idlewild Subdivision, East of Thompson Hall Road, and North of Windmill Road. No
one present was opposed to the amendment. In order to take immediate action,
Councilmember Anders moved for immediate consideration . Seconded by
Councilmember Gentle, motion for immediate consideration passed unanimously by the
following votes: AYE -Gentle, Ford, Quinn, Kant, Anders, and Christenberry. NAY -
none. Councilmember Christenberry then moved for final adoption of Ordinance No.
1126. Seconded by Councilmember Anders, motion for final adoption passed
unanimously by the following votes: AYE -Gentle, Ford, Quinn, Kant, Anders, and
Christenberry. NAY -none.
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A Public Hearing was held as advertized on a proposed ordinance to amend the
Zoning Ordinance No. 557. Councilmember Gentle introduced in writing Ordinance No.
1127. The Planning & Zoning Commission recommends approval of this ordinance. An
ordinance to create three new Zoning Districts in the Zoning Ordinance. This Ordinance
will allow persons annexing in the City of Fairhope in the Montrose and Point Clear
areas to be annexed at there current zoning by the County. The property owners may
then re- zone their property by going through the current procedures for re -zoning
property. No one present was opposed to the amendment. In order to take immediate
action, Councilmember Quinn moved for immediate consideration. Seconded by
Councilmember Anders, motion for immediate consideration passed unanimously by the
following votes: AYE -Gentle, Ford, Quinn, Kant, Anders, and Christenberry. NAY -
none. Councilmember Gentle then moved for final adoption of Ordinance No. 1127.
Seconded by Councilmember Quinn, motion for final adoption passed unanimously by
the following votes: AYE -Gentle, Ford, Quinn, Kant, Anders, and Christenberry. NAY -
none.
Councilmember Quinn introduced in writing Ordinance No. 1128. An ordinance
to establish the By-laws for the Fairhope Environmental Advisory Board. In order to
take immediate action, Councilmember Anders moved for immediate consideration.
Seconded by Councilmember Gentle, motion for immediate consideration 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. 1128. Seconded by Councilmember Quinn motion for final adoption
passed unanimously by the following votes: AYE -Gentle, Ford, Quinn, Kant, Anders,
and Christenberry. NAY -none.
Councilmember Quinn introduced in writing ordinance to exercise the power to
issue building permits within the Police Jurisdiction. After discussion, Councilmember
Ford moved to lay this item over until more studying could be done. Seconded by
Councilmember Gentle, motion to layover this item passed unanimously by the following
vote AYE -Gentle, Ford, Quinn, Kant, Anders, and Christenberry. NAY -none.
Councilmember Anders introduced in writing, and moved for the adoption of the
following resolution. Seconded by Councilmember Ford, motion passed unanimously.
11 June 2001
Resolution No. 764-01
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BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF
FAIRHOPE, ALABAMA, that Mayor Timothy M. Kant is hereby
authorized to change to payroll period to begin on Monday and run thru
Sunday, and authorized to offer direct deposit to all city employees, and
authorized to make a one time pay adjustment for all hourly employees to
offset the payroll period.
Adopted this 11 Day of June , 2001.
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Tim by M. ant, ayor
Attest: `
Geniece W. Johnson, Clerk
Councilmember Ford introduced in writing, and moved for the adoption of the
following resolution. Seconded by Councilmember Anders, motion passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 765-01
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF FAIRHOPE, ALABAMA, that Timothy M. Kant, is hereby
authorized to sign an agreement between the City and O'Donnell &
Associates, Inc. to provide professional Hydro geologic Services
Associated with the North Wellfield (Well # 9). The total cost of
Task No. 4 - Proposal No. P51 shall be approximately $41,500.00.
Adopted this 11 Day of June , 2001
Ti thy M. Jant a�or`
Attest:
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Geniece W. Johnson ity Clerk
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Councilmember Ford introduced in writing, and moved for the adoption of the
following resolution. Seconded by Councilmember Christenberry, motion passed
unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 766-01
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF
FAIRHOPE, ALABAMA, that Mayor Timothy M. Kant is hereby
appointed to serve as the City of Fairhope AMEA Election Committee
Representative.
Adopted this 11 day of June , 2001.
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Ti thy M. ark Mayor
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Attest:
Geniece W. Johnso4-1, lerk
Councilmember Gentle introduced in writing, and moved for the adoption of the
following resolution. Seconded by Councilmember Anders, motion passed unanimously.
11 June 2001
RESOLUTION NO. 767-01
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WHEREAS, the City of Fairhope shall construct a Wetland Treatment Retention Pond at the Fairhope Bay
Front Park; and,
WHEREAS, the purpose of the Wetland Treatment Pond is to reduce fecal coliform inputs from an
existing duck pond to the Mobile Bay in the vicinity of a public swimming beach at the Fairhope Bay Front
Park; and,
WHEREAS, the total cost of this project shall be $19,200.00 of which the Mobile Bay National Estuary
Program has agreed to fund $12,670. The remaining $6, 530.00 will be funded by the City of Fairhope and
counted as in -kind matching funds for the Mobile Bay National Estuary Program. The following
additional specifications also apply to this task:
1. Establish baseline water quality through pre -construction sampling in order to determine the
effectiveness of the wetlands treatment of the duck pond effluent.
2. Evaluate the site and construction methods to determine the optimal size, depth and pathway
configuration of the pond for the wetland treatment system.
3. Evaluate the plants most appropriate for wetland treatment. Determine the numbers and species
required to fill the constructed pond to provide appropriate treatment to reduce fecal coliform
concentration in the water.
4. Monitoring and evaluation : monitor wetlands area to ensure 755 survivability of the vegetation,
evaluation of wetland establishment at 6 month intervals, replanting as necessary. Monitoring
parameters: fecal coliform.
The City of Fairhope will provide public education signs at the site, also noting that is was funded
in part by the Mobile Bay National Estuary Program.
6. Assist in public education efforts through newspaper articles and other means, to apprise the
community of not only this specific Action Plan Demonstration Project, but other opportunities
for the public to participate in Mobile Bay NEP activities.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF FAIRHOPE, ALABAMA, that
Mayor Timothy M. Kant is hereby authorized to sign a Contract Agreement between the City of Fairhope
and the University of South Alabama for the Wetland Treatment Pond Action Plan Demonstration Project
(Grant award CE984059-00-1).
Adopted this the 11`h day of June , 2001.
(:yTi)th_y M. kyor
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Attest:
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Geniece W. Johnson, CityJerk
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Councilmember Quinn introduced in writing, and moved for the adoption of the
following resolution. Seconded by Councilmember Gentle, motion passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 768-01
WHEREAS, the Mobile Bay National Esturary Program (MBNEP)is committed to promoting the wise
stewardship of the water quality and living resources of the Mobile Bay and Delta.
WHEREAS, the MBNEP is funded largely through a grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency.
WHEREAS, the use of these federal funds is contingent upon achieving a local funding match.
WHEREAS, the City of Fairhope last provided matching funds for the MBNEP in February 1999 in the
amount of $2,750.00
WHEREAS, the MBNEP respectfully request the City of Fairhope to provide $2,750.00 in matching funds
for fiscal year 2001 and to budget an amount of $3,000.00 in City financial plans for FY 2002.
BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF FAIRHOPE, ALABAMA here
by authorize the payment of the local funding match of $2,750.00 for FY 2001.
Adopted this the I I" day of June , 2001.
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Council reviewed an application for a Beer On/Off Premises License by Eddie
Vergara, dba Point Clear Holding Inc., Grand Hotel Marina Store, located at One Grand
Boulevard, Point Clear, Alabama. Councilmember Gentle moved to approve the
issuance of the license. Seconded by Councilmember Quinn, motion passed
unanimously.
Councilmember Anders moved to table the request of the Baldwin County Home
Builders Association, requesting permission to put up directional signs for their Annual
Parade of Homes, scheduled for August 11, 12, 18, and 19, 2001. Seconded by
Councilmember Quinn, motion passed unanimously. Mayor Kant assigned this item to
Councilmembers Anders, Christenberry, and Ford to look into the request for directional
signs, and report back to the City Council at the next regular council meeting.
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Councilmember Gentle, Chairperson of the Street Committee, reported on the
request of Suzanne Corbett, requesting two stop signs be installed on South Drive at High
Pines Ridge and install a speed limit sign along South Drive, toward U.S. Highway
98.(Greeno Road). This intersection will become a three-way stop. Councilmember
Gentle and his Committee recommended not installing a three-way stop at this time,
leaving things as is on South Drive, and patrol during the afternoons. The Committee
will revisit this request at a later time.
Councilmember Gentle, Chairperson of the Street Committee, and his Committee
recommended tabling the request of Cindy Meichner and Helen Price requesting a traffic
control light at the intersection of U.S. Highway 98 (Green Road), Middle Street and
Spring Run Drive. Councilmember Gentle further reported that he and his committee are
conducting a study at this intersection, and will report back to the City Council at the
next regular Council meeting. Traffic has increased at this intersection due to the
increase of businesses in this area.
Councilmember Gentle, Chairperson of the Street Committee, and his Committee
reported on the request of Rodney and Linda Gaines, requesting assistance with the
excessive amount of speeding and disregard of stop signs that is occurring on Pier
Avenue. Councilmember Gentle recommended and moved to install a stop sign on Pier
Avenue both East and West of Liberty Street. This will make this intersection a four-way
stop. Seconded by Councilmember Anders, motion passed unanimously.
Councilmember Gentle, Chairperson of the Street Committee, and his Committee
reported on the request of Vanessa Giles, requesting a speed bump on Northup Street.
Councilmember Gentle recommended and moved to install a speed bump on Northup
Street. This is a dead end street, behind Thomas Hospital. Seconded by Councilmember
Christenberry, motion passed unanimously.
Councilmember Gentle, Chairperson of the Street Committee, and his Committee
reported on the request of Patty and Clay Havard, requesting alteration on existing speed
pad and the installation of a third speed pad on West Volanta Avenue. Councilmember
Gentle recommended and moved to install speed tables on West Volanta Avenue instead
of speed bumps. The speed tables would look better and be more efficient. The existing
speed bumps shall be replaced with speed tables. Seconded by Councilmember Quinn,
motion passed unanimously.
Councilmember Ford commended the Fairhope Volunteer Fire Department for a
job well done at the Carroll Place, on Greeno Road (The Hamlet Restaurant), and
thanked the surrounding Fire Departments, Daphne, River/Marlow and Barnwell Fire
Departments, for their assistance. The surrounding Fire Departments shall be recognized
at a later date.
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Rev. Pat Dunn addressed the City Council requesting help with cleaning Mobile
Bay, and requested the City Council to look into his request regarding an oyster farm
(July 27, 2000 meeting). Mayor Kant stated that the two requests will be turned over to
the newly established Environmental Board, to look into and report back to the City
Council.
Mayor Kant announced that Balloons Everywhere will move into the old Hoover
Building within the Industrial park located on South U.S. Highway 98 (Greeno Road).
Councilmember Gentle moved to pay bills as presented. Seconded by,
Councilmember Quinn, motion passed unanimously.
There being no further business to come before the City Council the meeting was
duly adjourned at 6:22 p.m.
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Geniece W. Johnson, Ci Clerk