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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-10-2001 Regular MeetingSTATE OF ALABAMA )( 2780 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. 10 December 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 Dr. Jerry Henry, Pastor of First Baptist Church, gave the invocation. Councilmember Gentle moved to approve minutes of the 26 November 2001, regular meeting. Seconded by Councilmember Anders, motion passed unanimously. A Public Hearing was held as advertised on a proposed ordinance to amend the Zoning Ordinance No. 557. Councilmember Anders introduced in writing the proposed ordinance. An ordinance to re -zone Khim Vira's property from R2 Medium Density Single Family Residential District to B-3A Tourist Resort Lodging District. This property is located adjacent to Baron's Inn, and fronting on Laurel Street. Scenic Highway 98 runs in front (West) of the property, Laurel Street runs along the North side of the property, Satsuma Avenue runs along the back (East) of the property, and Tatumville (Big Head) Gully runs along the Southeast side of the property. Anil Vira addressed the City Council stating that his family is proposing to develop a high end scaled, franchised hotel, that will remain family owned. The Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval of this ordinance. Several persons spoke in favor of the rezoning, and that this would improve the neighborhood. There were some opposition with concern of traffic problems, and the control of future property being rezoned in the adjacent residential area. Councilmember Quinn expressed concerns with commercial development encroaching into a residential area, and expressed concerns about the stability of Big Head Gully. Councilmember Christenberry questioned if this proposal fit the City's Comprehensive Plan. Christopher Baker, Planning and Building Director, stated that the Comprehensive Plan does, and does not support her proposal. 10 December 2001 2781 After further discussion, Councilmember Anders moved for immediate consideration. Seconded by Councilmember Gentle, motion for immediate consideration did not pass by the following votes: AYE -Gentle, Ford, Kant, and Anders. NAY -Quinn, and Christenberry. The motion for immediate consideration must pass unanimously in order to take immediate action. This proposed ordinance will layover until the next regular City Council meeting. A Public Hearing was held as advertised on a proposed ordinance to amend the Zoning Ordinance No. 557. Councilmember Anders introduced in writing the proposed ordinance. An ordinance to establish an Airport Noise Zoning District. The Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval of this ordinance. Peter Green with Barge Waggoner Sumner & Cannon, Inc, Montgomery, Alabama, addressed the City Council and explained the proposed ordinance. Mr. Baker and Mr. Green expressed that this ordinance would proactively eliminate a problem. The ordinance would control the land usage in and around the airport. Councilmember Ford questioned if this ordinance was mandatory, if there were criteria (building codes) set for new development of new homes, and what is the legal way of informing the public? The public expressed that there was no need for this ordinance. The public can see that this is an airport and airplanes are going to come in and out and make noise. After further discussion, in order to take immediate action Councilmember Anders moved for immediate consideration. The motion died for lack of a Second. A Public Hearing was held as advertised on a proposed ordinance to amend the Zoning Ordinance No. 557. Councilmember Christenberry introduced in writing Ordinance No. 1138. An ordinance to establish an Airport Height Hazard Zoning District. The Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval of this ordinance. No one present was opposed to the amendment. After discussion, in order to take immediate action Councilmember Quinn 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 Gentle moved for final adoption of Ordinance No. 1138. 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 Anders introduced in writing, and moved for the adoption of the following resolution. Seconded by Councilmember Gentle, motion passed unanimously. 10 December 2001 RESOLUTION NO.801-01 2782 WHEREAS, the City of Fairhope, Alabama was awarded Community Development Block Grant No. LR-CM-RR-92-013 by the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs to implement a housing rehabilitation program in two target areas of the City, and WHEREAS, due to negligible homeowner interest in the target areas the project was subsequently amended to provide assistance to any interested income eligible homeowner in the City, and WHEREAS, the program has not generated the interest anticipated, and should be formally amended to reflect current accomplishments and closed out. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Fairhope, Alabama as follows: SECTION 1. That the City of Fairhope hereby amends the detailed CDBG program budget of Community Development Block Grant Project No. LR-CM-RR-92-013 to reflect actual accomplishments to date in expenditures for the purpose of closing out the project. Said amended budget is attached. SECTION 2. That said amendment in the form of this resolution and revised budget be submitted to the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs for approval in accordance with ADECA Policy Letter No. 2, Revision No. 6, dated September 24, 1997. SECTION 3. That the amount of $450.48 in unused grant funds on hand be returned to ADECA and the amount of $226,067.98 unused grant funds authorized under CDBG Project No. LR-CM- RR-92-013 be de -obligated by the City of Fairhope. SECTION 4. That Timothy Kant, in his capacity as Mayor, is hereby authorized and directed to take all such actions as may be required to closeout the subject grant project. PASSED, ADOPTED AND APPROVED this 101h day of December , 2001. r (f V `^r L5- (:Tim by Ka t, Ma r ATTE Geniece W.Johnson, y r Treasurer City Attorney, Marion E. Wynne exited the Council Chambers at 6:55 p.m. 10 December 2001 2783 Councilmember Ford introduced in writing, and moved for the adoption of the following resolution. Seconded by Councilmember Gentle. Councilmember Anders felt that this trail should be moved to Nichols Avenue and White Avenue. Councilmember Anders further stated that the park along the bay looks like private property not public property, and the grant should be rewritten. The motion passed by the following vote: AYE -Gentle, Ford, Quinn, Kant, and Christenberry. NAY -Anders. RESOLUTION NO. 802-01 WHEREAS, the City of Fairhope has been notified of funding for a Recreational Trails Grant (RTP Project No. 01-RT-54-006) from the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs for FY 2001 in the amount of $50,000.00; and, WHEREAS, the City of Fairhope must comply with the directions of the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs per the letter from Director Norman B. Davis, Jr. dated November 20, 2001. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Fairhope, Alabama, as follows: SECTION 1. That the City of Fairhope accept the grant and implement RTP Project No. 01 RT-54-006 for the rehabilitation of 5,000 LF of diversified Eastern Shore Trail form Fairhope Avenue south t Laurel Avenue as per the grant application submitted in December 2000. SECTION 2. That the City of Fairhope recognizes that the completion of the trails project will require that City of Fairhope to provide a local matching amount of not less that $12,500.00, which can consist of cash or documented in -kind labor and equipment. SECTION 3. That Timothy M. Kant, in his capacity as Mayor, is hereby authorized and directed to execute all required documents on behalf of the City of Fairhope, and submit said documents to ADECA. Passed, Adopted and Approved this 10`h day of December , 2001. ZTimkyM. ant ayor Attest: Geniece W. Johnson, Cit er — Treasurer 10 December 2001 2784 Councilmember Gentle introduced in writing, and moved for the adoption of the following resolution. Seconded by Councilmember Quinn, motion passed unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 803-01 WHEREAS, the purpose of this Grant is to implement the provisions of Section 306 of the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972, and amended; and, WHEREAS, the City of Fairhope will produce signs on the following topic: pollution control for boaters, Mobile Bay history and estuary information, and information on birds common to the area. Signs and construction materials will contain the highest recycled content available, as per a city resolution to use recycled materials whenever possible; and, WHEREAS, the City will place environmental impact signs in areas pertinent to the sign content in such strategic locations as the Mobile Bay area, the city owned marina and the bird sanctuary near the entrance to the City; and, WHEREAS, the City will provide five sets of 35 mm photographs or one set of digital photographs on disk(s) showing each sign and will inform Coastal Program of the exact location of each sign; and, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that Mayor Kant is hereby authorized to executed a contract agreement between the City and Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, State Lands Division, to provide and install interpretative signage, to be located in the Mobile Bay area, and Mayor Kant is hereby authorized to pay the matching portion of $4,300.00 of Grant NOAA Award 170Z1112. The term of this contract shall be from October 1, 2001 to September 30, 2002. ADOPTED THIS THE IOTH DAY OF DECEMBER 2001. jithy M. K t, hayr ATTEVn Geniece W. Johnson, 10 December 2001 2785 Councilmember Quinn introduced in writing, and moved for the adoption of the following resolution. Seconded by Councilmember Anders. Councilmember Christenberry questioned why are we having this survey? Councilmember Quinn stated that this is the second part of Ms. Nelson's first Preservation Plan survey. Councilmember Quinn and Councilmember Anders further expressed that commercial businesses that are placed on a National Register of Historic would receive a tax break of 20% from the Federal Government. The survey would include the Downtown Central Business District only. The motion passed by the following vote: AYE -Gentle, Ford, Quinn, Kant, and Anders. NAY-Christenberry. RESOLUTION NO.804-01 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF FAIRHOPE, FAIRHOPE, ALABAMA, that Mayor Timothy M. Kant is hereby authorized to execute a contract between the CITY OF FAIRHOPE and LINDA NELSON dba FUTUREPAST to provide a survey of standing structures within the survey area, and prepare a National Register of Historic Places nomination. The total cost of this service shall be $5,000.00 and up to $1,000.00 for expenses. The term of this agreement shall end December 10, 2002, and in addition to the work, by December 31, 2002, Ms. Nelson shall make two public information presentations regarding the project, scheduling subject to mutual agreement. Adopted This 10`h Attest: Geniece W. Johnson ity er Day of December 2001. 6W. Ti thy I Kant, Mayor City Attorney, Marion E. Wynne returned to the Council Chambers at 7:02 p.m. Councilmember Christenberry introduced in writing, and moved for the adoption of the following resolution. Seconded by Councilmember Gentle, motion passed unanimously. 10 December 2001 RESOLUTION NO. 805-01 :t WHEREAS, the Owners of Quail Creek Phase 4A desire to have all public streets and right-of-ways dedicated on the plat filed for record in the Probate Records of Baldwin County, Alabama, found on Slide 2060-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 Quail Creek Phase 4A a maintenance bond for the public improvements constructed for a period of 2 years from the date of the approval of this Resolution, and; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FAIRHOPE, ALABAMA, that the public improvements specified herein for Quail Creek Phase 4A are hereby accepted for public maintenance subject to the bond posted. Adopted, this 1 OTH day of December , 2001 tantFMayor Ti thy M. Attest: Geniece W. Johnson, lerk 10 December 2001 2787 Councilmember Ford introduced in writing, and moved for the adoption of the following resolution. Seconded by Councilmember Gentle, motion passed unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 806-01 WHEREAS, the Owners of Sandy Ford Phase 1 desire to have all public streets and right-of-ways dedicated on the plat filed for record in the Probate Records of Baldwin County, Alabama, found on Slide 2056-A 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 Sandy Ford Phase 1 a LETTER OF CREDIT for the public improvements constructed for a period of 2 years from the date of the approval of this Resolution, and; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FAIRHOPE, ALABAMA that the public improvements specified herein for Sandy Ford Phase 1 are hereby accepted for public maintenance subject to the Letter of Credit posted. Adopted, this 10`" day of December , 2001 Attest: C; --�- zL Geniece W. Johnson, i y erk 4Tith:y M. an[, Mayor 10 December 2001 2788 Councilmember Gentle introduced in writing, and moved for the adoption of the following resolution. Seconded by Councilmember Ford, motion passed unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 807-01 WHEREAS, the Owners of Woodlands Phase 2 desire to have all public streets and right-of-ways dedicated on the plat filed for record in the Probate Records of Baldwin County, Alabama, found on Slide 2045-ABC and Instrument Number 598250 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 Woodlands Phase 2 a maintenance bond for the public improvements constructed for a period of 2 years from the date of the approval of this Resolution, and; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FAIRHOPE, ALABAMA that the public improvements specified herein for Woodlands Phase 2 are hereby accepted for public maintenance subject to the bond posted. Adopted, this 10TH day of December , 2001 ahy In...M. antf Mayor Attest: Geniece W. Johnson, C' lerk 10 December 2001 2789 City Council reviewed an application for a Restaurant Liquor License by Gina L. Gambino, dba Trattoria IL Pazzo Ductto, located at 61 North Section Street, Fairhope, Alabama. Councilmember Gentle moved to approve the issuance of the license. Seconded by Councilmember Ford, motion passed unanimously. Roccoo Valluzzo addressed the City Council requesting permission to use part of a fifteen feet utility easement given to the City of Fairhope by the City of Daphne. Mr. Valluzzo is proposing to use part of said easement for parking, water retention, and dumpster pad. The easement is located perpendicular to U.S. 98, running from U. S. 98 to Old County Road 11 (Main Street in Daphne). Mr. Valluzzo also agreed to enter into an agreement with the City of Fairhope releasing the City from liability for replacement and or repair to the improvements. Mr. Valluzzo would replace what is there in the event that work would need to be done on the gas line contained in this easement. Steve Seay, Gas Superintendent, did not have a problem with granting this request. After discussion, Councilmember Ford moved to grant the request, provided a lease is drawn and the lease runs with property if sold. Seconded by Councilmember Anders, motion passed unanimously. Tabulation - Griner Drilling Services, Inc., Spanish Fort, Alabama Well Water Supply Facility — Well # 2 Approved by Ack W. Moore, Moore Engineering Company, Inc, Fairhope, Alabama. ON NEXT PAGE 10 DECEMBER 2001 2790 BID SCHEDULE M EC Project No.:0986-037 QRINER DRILLING SERVICE, INC. SPANISH FORT, ALABAMA ALL BIDS shall include sales tax shall other applicable taxes and fees. ALL BIDDERS must comply with the Contractor's Licensing Laws of the State of Alabama (Code 1975, Title 34, Section 8, 1 - 27, et., seq.), and must be certified for the type work involved. ITEM ESTIMATED UNIT NO. DESCRIPTION QUANTITY PRICE AMOUNT 1) Provide a complete new Well Treatment building as shown on the plans and specifications, including but not limited to the following. a. All lime and chlorine equipment in the existing building shall be removed and reinstalled into the nf:w Treatment building. b. The existing 750 G.P.M. high service pump shall be removed and reinstalled into the new Treatment building. Any upgrade necessary on the existing; high service pump shall be included in the price bid. c. An additional 750 G.P.M. high service pump will also be included and installed in the Treatment building. d. All wiring, conduit controls, ctc. will be included as shown. C. All excavation and site work will be included as shown. f. All additional fencing and gates will be included as shown. g. Realign the existing3 Well discharge line towards the 1500 G.P.M. Aerator, and replace the existing; discharge piping as well as constructing a concrete pump to waste box. 2) 10" D.I. M.J. Water Main from the existing; Well #2 to the Aerator including all necessary fittings. 1 Each L.S. 10 DECEMBER 2001 BID SCHEDULE 2791 MEC Project No.;0986-037 GRINER DRILLING SERVICE; INC. SPANISI I FORT, ALABAMA ITEM ESTIMATED UNIT NO. DESCRIPTION QUANTITY PRICE AMOUNT 3) 12" D.I. M.J. Discharge Water Main to an existing 14" D.I. M.J. Water Main, including all necessary fittings. 4) 14" D.I.M.J. Water Main, including all necessary fittings. 5) 16" D.I. M.J. Water Main from the 1500 G.P.M. Aerator to the Treatment Building, including all necessary fittings. 6) 7) 14" Gate Valve 1500 G.P.M. Aluminum Aerator compete with concrete foundation. 8) Provide 2" thick compacted crushed limestone drive and parking area with 6" compacted sand clay base, as shown TOTAL BID (Items 1 - 8) 80 L.F. 20 L.F. 1 i S �o�S Coo55 L.F. %S, , / aU 1 Each L.S. !o, %D —' I Each L.S. 950 S.Y. �/02, G /�i 'Y`</G? vv I do hereby certify that the above is a true and correct tabulation of bids received by the City of Fairhope, Alabama, at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, December 41", 2001, at the Fairhope, City Hall for the construction of A Well Water Supply Facility, MEC Project No. 0986-037. MO ENGINEERING COMPANY, INC. Aek W. Moore, P.E. & P.L.S. Ala. Reg. No. 3384 10 December 2001 2792 Councilmember Gentle moved to accept the low bid of Griner Drilling Service, Spanish Fort, Alabama, for the Well Water Supply Facility — Well # 2, in the amount of $565,625.00, provided all specifications are met. Seconded by Councilmember Ford, motion passed unanimously. BID TABULATION Identification: "MOWER BID" Bids opened on: December 4. 2001 at: 2:00 p.m. Bidding on: • Two (2) 72-inch 2-Wheel Front Deck Mowers • Two (2) 72-inch 4-Wheel Front Deck Mowers with Canopy • One (1) 72-inch 2-Wheel Front Deck Mower with 0-Tum Radius & Vacuum Attachment Received bids from: Beard Equipment Co, Pensacola, FL Tieco Equipment, Pensacola, FL Dutchman's Lawn and Garden, Foley, AL Baldwin Tractor & Equipment, Robertsdale, AL TOTAL PRICE will be given for vendors on bid recommendation. VENDOR: & PRICE DELIVERY TIME: Beard Equipment, Bid on all units. They did not comply on Vacuum Mower. Pensacola 30-Days John Deere 3-YEAR LEASE/PURCHASE Interest Rate: 4.9% Lease Purchase Price: $72,050.00 Monthly Payment: $2,156.75 TOTAL PRICE: $77,632.43 5-YEAR LEASE/PURCHASE Interest Rate: 4.9% Lease Purchase Price: $72,050.00 Monthly Payment: $1,356.70 TOTAL PRICE: $81,402.09 • Did not meet specifications on High/Low Gear Shift. Only has one speed. • Deck, did not comply with rear discharge. • Transmission did not meet specifications on front deck mowers. • Mowers did not comply to rear discharge. Beard Equipment, Pensacola ALTERNATE BID: Two (2) Mowers 30-Days Two (2) Mowers would be DEMO MOWERS at 17.0 hours 3-YEAR LEASE/PURCHASE Interest Rate: 4.9% Lease Purchase Price: $34,250.00 Monthly Payment: $1,025.10 TOTAL PRICE: $36,903.69 10 December 2001 2793 MANUFACTURER VENDOR: & PRICE DELIVERY TIME: 5-YEAR LEASE/PURCHASE Interest Rate: 4.9% Lease Purchase Price: $34,250.00 Monthly Payment: $644.92 TOTAL PRICE: $38,695.65 • Did not Meet Specifications on Vacuum Mower: 0-Turn Mower • Did not meet specifications of requirement for replacement mowers. Tieco Equipment, Bidding on all units 30-Days Pensacola, FL 3-YEAR LEASE/PURCHASE Interest Rate: 5.0% Lease Purchase Price: $67,509.00 Monthly Payment: $2,028.00 TOTAL PRICE: $73,008.00 5-YEAR LEASE/PURCHASE Interest Rate: 5.0% Lease Purchase Price: $67,509.00 Monthly Payment: $1,316.00 TOTAL PRICE: $78,960.00 Did not meet specifications on Front Deck Mowers Dutchman's Lawn Submitted bid on Vacuum Mower only. 30-Days and Garden, Specifications were met on mower. Foley, AL "Grasshopper" Model: 928-DW/9772HP Deck 3-YEAR LEASE/PURCHASE Interest Rate: 21 % Lease Purchase Price: $12,758.97 Monthly Payment: $427.55 TOTAL PRICE: $15,391.80 5-YEAR LEASE/PURCHASE Interest Rate: 21 % Lease Purchase Price: $12,758.97 Monthly Payment: $294.73 TOTAL PRICE: $17,683.80 Baldwin Tractor & Submitted bid on all Front Deck Mowers except for Vacuum Unit. Equipment, Kubota #F2560-E, F3060 Robertsdale, AL 30-Days 3-YEAR LEASE/PURCHASE Interest Rate: 5.5% Lease Purchase Price: $52,416.90 Monthly Payment: $1,402.03 for 35 months with 10% option at end. $5,241.69 at end. $2,804.06 required up front. TOTAL PRICE: $57,116.80 5-YEAR LEASE/PURCHASE Interest Rate: 5.5% Lease Purchase Price: $52,416.90 Monthly Payment: $5,241.69 up front with 59 payments of #838.61 with buy out of $5,241.69. TOTAL PRICE: $59,961.37 10 December 2001 Public works recommendation is to purchase of the following: 2794 • One Grasshopper vacuum mower, from Dutchman's Lawn and Garden, Foley, Alabama - $12,758.97 — Street Department • One 4-Wheel Drive Kubota, from Baldwin Tractor & Equipment, Robertsdale, Alabama - $14,524.00 — Street Department • One 2-Wheel Drive Kubota, from, Baldwin Tractor & Equipment, Robertsdale, Alabama - $11,684.00 — Golf Department • One 2-Wheel Drive Kubota, from, Baldwin Tractor & Equipment, Robertsdale, Alabama - $11,684.00 — Rec. Department Kubota and Grasshopper were the only mower bids, which met specifications. The total mowers bid amount is $50,651.60. Please note: The council has previously approved three (3) mowers for Public Works when we passed the Fiscal year 2002 Budget. Public Works has decided this third mower should be bought in 2003, upon council approval. Jennifer Fidler, Richard Hice, Wayne Smith, Public Works Director Finance Director Purchasing Agent Councilmember Gentle moved to accept the low bid of Dutchman's Lawn and Garden, Foley, Alabama, one Grasshopper vacuum Mower, and low bid of Baldwin Tractor and Equipment, Robertsdale, Alabama, two two -wheel drive and one four wheel drive Kubota mowers, provided all specifications are met, and that Geniece W. Johnson, Treasurer, check with the local banks on a lower rate of interest. Seconded by Councilmember Anders, motion passed unanimously. Bid Tabulation - New Telephone System 3 10 December 2001 2795 Identification: TELECOMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM Bids to be received by: November 30. 2001 at: 4:00 p.m. cst (Mr. Callahan will give an overview of the proposed telephone system along with the expectations of such a system.) BIDS WERE RECEIVED FROM THE FOLLOWING VENDORS: VENDOR: PRICE/EQUIPMENT: DELIVERY: BLACK BOX DID NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS Murfreesboro, TN -Remote maintenance is not performed on as a standard procedure. -Paging system is limited. -Voice Mail system does not provide the option for multiple personal greetings. -There is only one technician in the greater Mobile Area. NEXTIRA ONE DID NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS Mobile, AL -Annual Report dated 1999; there had been a reorganization of the company since that date. -Could not comply with the statement `that time is of the essence" -Could not reach the time frames that the City has placed on vendor. -There is an additional cost for training of employees. -Non-contract maintenance cost of $100 per hour. EXPANETS Total Cost: $210,766.10 Mobile, AL Manufacturer: Avaya System Designation: Definity ECS Prologix NORSTAN BID THAT MEETS MOST OF Does meet time THE REQUIREMENTS requirements of installation and switchover ALPHA NO BID COMMUNICATIONS Mobile, AL RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended to accept the bid of Norstan Technologies, Cleveland, OH, for the purchase cost of $141,832.64. The price includes: -A one-year warranty on all parts and labor -Monitoring service It is recommended to accept the lease for $2,785.05 per month for 60 months with a $1 buyout at the end of the term. The Implied interest rate Is 6.7%. Following the 12-month warranty period and extended maintenance contract is recommended. The maintenance contract will cost $9,978 per year based on an annual payment. Norstan is committed to meeting the February 10 installation date if approval is granted by December 12. Robert B. Callahan, Jr. Richard Hice, Wayne Smith, Callahan & Associates Director of Finance Purchasing Agent Councilmember Anders moved to accept the low bid of Norstan Technologies, Cleveland, Ohio, provided all specifications are met, and authorize Mayor Kant to execute the necessary agreements, and that Geniece W. Johnson, Treasurer, check with the local banks on a lower rate of interest. Seconded by Councilmember Gentle, motion passed unanimously. 10 December 2001 2796 Councilmember Gentle moved to reschedule the December 241h regular City Council Meeting. This meeting was rescheduled to Thursday, December 271h and is now being rescheduled to Thursday, December 20, 2001, due to Christmas Holidays, and due to Councilmembers not able to attend the 271h meeting. Seconded by Councilmember Quinn, motion passed unanimously. Mayor Kant announced that the City would do a Public Improvement Assessment next year, for repaving of streets. All interested parties, including developers that would like to join in this Public Improvement, shall notify the Mayor, in writing, that they are interested. Councilmember Gentle moved to pay bills as presented. Seconded by Councilmember Christenberry, motion passed unanimously. There being no further business to come before the City Council the meeting was duly adjourned at 7:41 p.m. �\^� k - Timo y M. 1K t, M y r