HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-13-2001 Regular Meeting2759
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, 13 November 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 Acting City Clerk Betty E. Rivenbark. City Clerk
Geniece W. Johnson was absent.
There being a quorum present, Mayor Kant called the meeting to order. The
Pledge of Allegiance was recited, and Lieutenant Colonel George Lasett gave the
invocation. Councilmember Gentle moved to approve minutes of the 22 October 2001,
regular meeting. Seconded by Councilmember Anders, motion passed unanimously.
Christopher Baker addressed the City Council telling of the competition and the
judging done at Fairhope Middle School by himself and the Planning Commission
members for World Town Planning Day. Mayor Kant recognized the first place overall
winners: Nina Oakley -Doran and Brittany Starnes. Mr. Baker stated that the three
winning towns were displayed in the lobby.
Lieutenant Christopher Browning was also recognized as he was one of five
nominees for the first annual Golden Shield Award that was presented by the Alabama
Coalition Against Rape in October. Assistant Chief of Police James Kinard spoke saying
that Chris Browning had joined the force in 1991 as a dispatcher and worked himself up
to Police Officer in 1994, and then served as Special Services Utility Person, and then
became Chief Investigator in May 2000. Lieutenant Browning spoke and told of the
program and his involvement in this program, and the good that it does for the
community.
City Council considered the Final Adoption to Amend Zoning Ordinance 557.
An Ordinance to re -zone Dr. Barry Booth's property from R-1 Low Density Single
Family Residential to B4-Business and Professional Offices, the property located on the
Northwest side of US Highway 98 and Parker Road. A Public Hearing was held on
September 24, 2001. Councilmember Anders moved to un-table this item. Seconded by
Councilmember Gentle, motion passed unanimously. Councilmember Anders further
stated that public notices had not been given to the neighbors as promised before the
meeting tonight. Councilmember Anders moved to carry this over until the next regular
council meeting, which will be held on November 26, 2001, in order to send the courtesy
letter promised. Seconded by Councilmember Quinn, motion passed unanimously.
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Councilmember Gentle introduced in writing, and moved for the adoption of the
following resolution. Seconded by Councilmember Ford, motion passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 797-01
WHEREAS, The Alabama Gulf Coast Chapter, American Red Cross enters into a contractual agreement
with the City of Fairhope to provide services through the Disaster Specialist in Baldwin County. Services
are as Follows:
(1) Education for volunteers who want to do disaster work for American Red Cross, such as
manning evacuation shelters, responding to single family disasters and multiple family
disaster, i.e., apartment fires, tornado damage.
(2) Educational programs for groups in order to apprise them of Red Cross Disaster Services
and Disaster Preparedness.
(3) Response to Baldwin County disaster and calling out volunteers to help with disasters as
needed, twenty-four hours a day.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF FAIRHOPE, FAIRHOPE,
ALABAMA, that Mayor Kant is hereby authorized to pay the sum of $1,000.00 toward the funding of
Disaster Services through the Baldwin County Disaster Specialist for fiscal year 2001-2002.
Adopted on this the 131h day of November , 2001.
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Councilmember Anders introduced in writing, and moved for the adoption of the
following resolution. Seconded by Councilmember Ford motion passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 798-01
BE IT RESOLVED that Mayor Timothy M. Kant is hereby authorized to execute a contract between the
CITY and THOMPSON ENGINEERING to provide Engineering and Construction Services for the City's
200 ft Self -Support Tower. (Police Department Antenna Project).
Adopted This 131h Day of November ,2001.
thy M. ant, Alayor
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Geniece W. Johnson, Cit er
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A Public Hearing was held as advertised on the request for a Club Liquor License
by Jeffrey L. Dubois, dba The Barn, located at 9115 Hwy 98, Fairhope, Alabama.
Councilmember Gentle moved to approve the issuance of the license. Seconded by
Councilmember Quinn, motion passed unanimously.
City Council reviewed an application for a Beer/Wine Off Premises License by
Jason C. Cox, dba Jayco Inc., located at 22772 Hwy 98, Fairhope, Alabama.
Councilmember Ford moved to approve issuance of the license. Seconded by
Councilmember Gentle, motion passed unanimously.
City Council reviewed an application for a Restaurant Liquor License by Doughty
Vamedoe, dba Restaurant Vamedoe, LLC, located at 14 South Church Street, Fairhope,
Alabama. Councilmember Gentle moved to approve issuance of the license. Seconded
by Councilmember Quinn, motion passed unanimously.
City Council considered a request by the Eastern Shore Optimist Club, requesting
permission to use the corner of Magnolia Avenue and Bancroft Street (behind the Nut
Plant) for their 29tn Annual Fundraising Christmas Tree Sale. Councilmember Quinn
moved to approve this request. Seconded by Councilmember Anders, motion passed
unanimously.
City Council heard a request from the Downtown Fairhope Retail Merchants
Association to change the sign ordinance to allow directional post signs on the corners of
downtown streets. Dana Angelo, Kathleen Galloway and Spencer Johnson who have
businesses off the main streets spoke to the council asking for these signs. Following a
lengthy discussion, Mayor Kant indicated that this was not a favorable project but
appointed the following Councilmembers to further look into this request: Bob Gentle,
Pauline Anders, and Debbie Quinn. During the discussion it was mentioned that all the
businesses downtown needed a boost due to the events of September l ltn
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Identification: "CHEMICALS - WATER TREATMENT"
Bids to be opened on: Sept. 27, 2001
at:11:00 a.m.
(Chemicals used for Water Treatment at Water Wells: (LIQUID CHLORINE & HYDRATED LIME)
VENDOR:
ITEM:
COST.
DELIVERY:
INDUSTRIAL CHEMICAL,
Gas Chlorine
$49.50 per Cylinder
Birmingham, AL
2 - 3 Days
Hydrated Lime
$4.15 per 50 lb. bag
RESEARCH PRODUCTS,
Gas Chlorine
NO BID
INC.
2 - 3 Days
Theodore, AL
Hydrated Lime
$5.00 per 50 lb. bag
HARCROS CHEMICAL
Gas Chlorine
$100.00 per Cylinder
Mobile, AL
3 - 4 Days
Hydrated Lime
$7.50 per 50 lb. bag
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:
$49.50 per Cylinder for Gas Chlorine
$4.15 per 50 lb. bag of Hydrated Lime
All specifications have been met.
Dan McCrory, Wayne Smith,
Supt. Water & Sewer Dept. Purchasing Agent
Councilmember Ford moved to accept the low bid of Industrial Chemical, Inc.,
Birmingham, Alabama, provided all specifications are met. Seconded by
Councilmember Gentle, motion passed unanimously.
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Identification: "Sodium Hydroxide 50%"
Bids to be opened on: Sept. 27, 2001
at:11:15 a.m.
Chemical for Waste Water Treatment.
BID RECEIVED:
PRICE:
DELIVERY.
VOPAK USA, INC.
Qty of 2,000 gals: $0.096 /Ib.
Mobile, AL
Qty of 2,500 gals: $0.088 /Ib.
2 - Days
Qty of 3,000 gals: $0.083 /lb.
Qt of 3,500 als: $0.079 /lb.
HARCROS CHEMICAL GROUP
Qty of 2,000 gals: $0.1025 /Ib.
Mobile, AL
Qty of 2,500 gals: $0.10 /lb.
2 — 3 Days
Qty of 3,000 gals: $0.095 /Ib.
Qty of 3,500gals: $0.085 /lb.
INDUSTRIAL CHEMICALS, INC.
Qty of 2,000 gals: $0.107 /lb.
Birmingham, AL
Qty of 2,500 gals: $0.10 /lb.
2 — 3 Days
Qty of 3,000 gals: $0.095 /lb.
Qt of 3,500gals: $0.0925 /lb.
RESEARCH PRODUCTS
Qty of 2,000 gals: $0.129 /lb.
Theodore, AL
Qty of 2,500 gals: $0.129 /lb.
Time not indicated
Qty of 3,000 gals: $0.129 /lb.
Qty of 3,500gals: $0.129 /lb.
JONES CHEMICALS, INC., Mobile, AL
NO RESPONSE
VAN WATERS & ROGERS, Mobile, Alabama
NO RESPONSE
THORTON & MUSSO, INC., Zachary, LA
NO RESPONSE
BETZ DEARBORN, Mobile, AL
NO RESPONSE
It is recommended to accept the bid of VOPAK USA, INC., Mobile, AL. All specifications have been met.
Dan McCrory,
Water & Sewer Dept. Supt.
Wayne Smith,
Purchasing Agent
Councilmember Gentle moved to accept the bid of Vopak USA, Inc., Mobile,
Alabama, provided all specifications are met. Seconded by Councilmember Ford, motion
passed unanimously.
Councilmember Ford moved to address items not on the printed agenda.
Seconded by Councilmember Gentle, motion passed unanimously.
Mayor Kant said we needed to do a change order on the sidewalk project for
Greeno Road stating that we needed to build a bridge 30-40 feet long , 8 feet wide
between Pizza Hut and Sonic Restaurants, and it has to met DOT standards at a cost of
$6,760.00. Councilmember Gentle moved to grant change order request # 1 by Sunset
Contracting Inc., increasing the contract by $6,760.00 to install said bridge. Seconded by
Councilmember Ford, motion passed unanimously.
Councilmember Quinn moved to pay bills as presented. Seconded by
Councilmember Gentle, motion passed unanimously.
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Steve Seay spoke thanking the Mayor and Council for their support on behalf of
the employees in the National Guard. He said that the City has always treated them real
good when they had to go to camp and they appreciate it.
Mayor Kant mentioned the seminar for erosion control that Eric Cortinas put on
for the City departments, builders, and developers. He said it was well attended and we
had participants in the hotels and businesses in town.
Dot Yeager asked the Mayor if the Council was still seeking written comments on
the Environmental Ordinance even though it is not being considered. Mayor Kant said
yes, it would be good to get comments from the individuals.
Curtis Gordon asked what we could do to promote Fairhope and its downtown
businesses. Mayor Kant said we are promoting with video, Grand Hotel and brochures
but we need to put heads together and see what we come up with.
The Tree Lighting on Thursday night and the Christmas Parade on December 7`h
were mentioned.
There being no further business to come before the City Council the meeting was
duly adjourned at 6:40 p.m.
Tim y M. Ka t, Ma or
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Betty E. I
enbark, Acting City Clerk
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NOTICE AND CALL OF SPECIAL MEETING
Notice is hereby given of a special meeting of the City Council of the City
of Fairhope, Alabama, to be held at the Fairhope Municipal Complex on Monday,
19 November 2001, at 5:30 p.m., for the purpose of a Public Hearing — Request to
rezone property owned by the Dyas Family, from R1-Low Density Single Family
Residential and R4-Low Density Multi Family Residential to Planned Unit
Development (PUD). This property is located at the intersection of North Section
Street and U.S. Hwy 98, the property is known as Village North, aka The
Triangle.
thy M. K nt, Aayor
CONSENT TO HOLDING OF MEETING
The undersigned member of the City Council of the City of Fairhope,
Alabama, do hereby acknowledge service of the Notice and Call of Special
Meeting hereinabout set forth and do hereby consent to the holding of such
meeting as such time in such place for the purpose set forth therein.
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