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Home My WebLink About01-31-2002 Regular MeetingSTATE OF ALABAMA )( 2828 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 Thursday, 31 January 2002. Present were Mayor Timothy M. Kant, Councilmembers: Robert C. Gentle, Michael A. Ford, Debbie W. Quinn, Pauline Anders, and Cecil Christenberry; and City Clerk Geniece W. Johnson. City Attorney, Marion E. Wynne was absent. There being a quorum present, Mayor Kant called the meeting to order. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited, and Laurey Murphy, Associate Pastor to Trinity Presbyterian Church, gave the invocation. Councilmember Anders moved to approve minutes of the 14 January 2002, regular meeting. Seconded by Councilmember Gentle, motion passed unanimously. Greg Burroughs was presented a plaque by Fire Chief Kevin Hempfleng, and presented a plaque by Mayor Kant on behalf of the City Council. Mr. Burroughs served as Fire Chief from 1998 — 2001. Mrs. Dana Hall, President of the Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary, also presented Mr. Burroughs with a thank you card. Councilmember Gentle introduced in writing, and moved for the adoption of the following resolution. Seconded by Councilmember Quinn, motion passed unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 810-02 WHEREAS, Hutchinson, Moore & Rauch, LLC will review the current drainage section of the Subdivision Regulations and identify areas that need clarification or improvement. HMR will then rewrite the drainage section of the regulations, incorporating common engineering principles and policies from neighboring municipalities that have proven successful. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FAIRHOPE, ALABAMA, that Mayor Timothy M. Kant is hereby authorized to execute a Professional Services Agreement between the City of Fairhope and Hutchinson, Moore & Rauch, LLC to revise the Drainage Section of Current Subdivision Regulations. The compensation for this service shall be $5,860.00 Adopted this 31 st day January 12002. Ti othy ant, 4yor Attest: I Geniece W. Johnson, Ci 31 January 2002 2829 Councilmember Ford introduced in writing, and moved for the adoption of the following resolution. Seconded by Councilmember Gentle, motion passed unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 811-02 WHEREAS, TELEDYNE CONTINENTAL MOTORS, a division of Teledyne Industries, Inc. entered into a lease agreement with the City of Fairhope on July 1, 1995 (Resolution No. 488-95); and, WHEREAS, Resolution No. 720-00 extended Teledyne's lease for five (5) years, beginning on December 1, 2001, and ending on November 30, 2005, with the renewal option s remaining the same and the rent remaining the same at $7,000.00 per month; and, WHEREAS, Resolution No. 758-01, approved May 14, 2001, by the Governing Body authorized Mayor Kant to change Teledyne Continental Motors monthly payment from $7,000.00 to $4,000.00 per month for the time period of May 2001 thru December 2001; and, WHEREAS, Teledyne Continental Motors addressed the Airport Board explaining that due to the impact of the September 11, 2001, tragedy caused a continued down turn in the economy and caused an increase in Teledyne's liability insurance (+50% premises, +50% product and +200% hangar keepers). Teledyne Continental Motors request that the relief period continue through June 2002; and, WHEREAS, the Airport Board has meet and agreed that temporary relief should continue to be granted; and, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FAIRHOPE, ALABAMA, that Mayor Timothy M. Kant is hereby authorized to extend the relief period for TELEDYNE CONTINENTAL MOTORS. Teledyne's monthly payment shall continue to be $4,000 through June 2002. Adopted this 31 day of Janua , 2002. 5Tim)tthy M. ant," ayor Attest:IN Geniece W. Johnson, Pli Clerk 31 January 2002 im Councilmember Ford introduced in writing, and moved for the adoption of the following resolution. Seconded by Councilmember Christenberry, motion passed unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 812-02 WHEREAS, Mayor Kant has made an offer of Two Hundred Twenty-five Thousand Dollars ($225,000.00) was made to purchase the Fuel Oil Supply property located at 560 South Section Street. The total cost of the property shall be paid at closing or the financed by the owner for 10 years with total payment of $29,000.00 per year including interest and principal. WHEREAS, A counter offer was made by the property owner in the amount of Two Hundred Thirty-five Thousand Dollars ($235,000.00). The owners finance the total cost for a term of ten (10) years. An initial first year payment in the amount of $39,000.00 to be due at the time of closing with annual payments in the amount of $29,000.00 including principal and interest to follow. WHEREAS, Mayor Kant requested the permission to continue to negotiate the purchase price of said property, for a new Recycling Center. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF FAIRHOPE, ALABAMA, that Mayor Timothy M. Kant is hereby authorized to continue negotiating the purchase of the Fuel Oil Supply property located at 560 South Section Street. This property includes a 7,200 square feet building and the lot is 230 x 414 x 188 x 400, which contains approximately 1.93 acres more or less. The final negotiated price shall come back before the City Council before the final decision can be made. Duly adopted this 31 st day of January , 2001. Attest Geniece W. Johnsonry lerk +Timhy K nt, ayor 31 January 2002 2831 Councilmember Anders introduced in writing, and moved for the adoption of the following resolution. Seconded by Councilmember Gentle, motion passed unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 813-02 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF FAIRHOPE, ALABAMA, that Mayor Timothy M. Kant is hereby authorized to purchase property from George B. Klumpp and Sarah J. Klumpp for Well # 2, located on Fairhope Avenue. This property being purchased contains 3,900 square feet more or less. The purchase price shall be $3,000.00. Duly adopted this 31 st day of January, 2001. \A1 � y0_5__ othy M. ant, Mayor Councilmember Ford introduced in writing, and moved for the adoption of the following resolution. Seconded by Councilmember Gentle, motion passed by the following votes: AYE -Gentle, Ford, Kant, Anders, and Christenberry. NAY -Quinn. Mayor Kant explained that this resolution does not obligate the City to take a bond issue. This resolution only secures the reimbursement of the listed projects, should the City decide to take a bond issue. Councilmember Quinn expressed that the Finance Committee should talk about the bond issue first. 31 January 2002 RESOLUTION NO. 814-02 2832 WHEREAS, the City of Fairhope is hereby considering taking a General Obligation Warrant and/or Utility Revenue Bond Issues for certain projects. WHEREAS, the following project shall be included in the Bond Issues 2002, and all expenditures prior to the completion of the Bond Issue process shall be reimbursed: • New Phone System • New Radio System • 195 Self -Support Tower at Public Works Building — Justice Center Tower • Bayou Charbon/Fairhope Avenue Drainage Improvement Project • The Acquisitions of property at the Airport (matching funds) • Upgrade Well # 2 • Well # 9 NOW BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Fairhope hereby express official intend to reimburse any cash expenditures from the proceeds of General Obligation Warrant and/or Utility Revenue Bond Issues. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF FAIRHOPE, ALABAMA, that Mayor Timothy M. Kant is hereby authorized to reimburse the City from cash expended with Bond Issue Monies of 2002. DULY ADOPTED THIS 31 St DAY OF January , 2001. 4TithyNM. ant, ayor Attest Councilmember Ford introduced in writing, and moved for the adoption of the following resolution. Seconded by Councilmember Anders, motion passed unanimously. 31 January 2002 2833 RESOLUTION NO. 815-02 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF FAIRHOPE, ALABAMA, THAT Mayor Timothy M. Kant, is hereby authorized to execute a contract between the City of Fairhope and Volkert & Associates, Inc. (Task Agreement No. 5) for the rehabilitation of the Hike/Bike Trails on the bay side along Scenic Highway 98 (Mobile Street) from near the entrance to the pier to the American Legion, Post 199 approximately 5,000 feet in Fairhope. This project shall cost $8,500.00 for the Survey, Design and Inspection. DULY ADOPTED THIS 31 st Attest eniece W. Johnson, 5jot erk DAY OF January_, 2002. 4my: R.K t, yor Mr. William Farnell, a resident of Rosa Avenue, addressed the City Council requesting the installation of two speed humps on Rosa Avenue. Mr. Farnell stated that there is a lot of through traffic on this street, and that he is concerned about the children, elderly, and pets that live on Rosa Avenue. Mayor assigned this request to the Street Committee were Councilmember Gentle is Chair. The Street Committee and Police Department will conduct a study on Rosa Avenue and report their recommendation to the City Council at the next regular City Council meeting. Mr. Famell has furnished a petition of 13 residents living on Rosa Avenue. Councilmember Gentle moved to grant the request of SouthTrust Bank and Thomas Hospital to use the streets of downtown Fairhope and the park on Mobile Street for their 24th Annual Spring Fever Chase, on Saturday, March 16, 2002. Seconded by Councilmember Christenberry, motion passed unanimously. Councilmember Christenberry moved to grant the request of Fairhope Environmental Advisory Board to develop and manage the storm water runoff and soil erosion practices within the Fairhope City Limits and Planning Jurisdiction. Seconded by Councilmember Gentle, motion passed unanimously. 31 January 2002 2834 Mrs. Elizabeth M. Graham addressed the City Council requesting permission to use a small piece of the Fairhope Pier or George Henry Bluff area on March 2nd, and March 91h to take Easter portraits. Mrs. Graham is willing to relocate if there is a conflict with the area selected. Councilmember Anders moved to grant the request. Seconded by Councilmember Quinn, motion passed unanimously Councilmember Gentle moved to authorize Mayor Kant to run ads seeking interest in a Public Improvement Assessment Project(s) within the City limits. Seconded by Councilmember Ford, motion passed unanimously. Two 3-year term appointments were made to the Board of Adjustments and Appeals to replace Jim McClure and Joe Petties who has resigned. Mayor Kant nominated Bernie Fogarty, and Louis Agee. Councilmember Ford moved to appoint Mr. Fogarty and Mr. Agee. Seconded by Councilmember Anders, motion to appoint passed unanimously. One 3-year term appointment was made to the Board of Adjustments and Appeals to reappoint Susan Cunningham. Councilmember Christenberry moved to reappoint Ms. Cunningham. Seconded by Councilmember Gentle, motion to appoint passed unanimously. Councilmember Gentle moved to accept the state bid of Ben Atkinson Motors, Inc., Tallassee, Alabama, for a truck for the Meter Department, in the amount of $13,828.03, provided all specifications are met. Seconded by Councilmember Anders, motion passed unanimously. This truck shall be paid for by the Gas Department Councilmember Anders moved to reschedule the February 1 lth regular City Council meeting to Wednesday, February 131h due to the Mardi Gras parade. Seconded by Councilmember Gentle, motion passed unanimously. 31 January 2002 Identification: "UTILITY POLES 30 — 45 — 50 FT" Bids open on: JANUARY 24, 2002 At: 2:00 p.m. UTILITY POLES FOR STOCK. 2835 Vendor: PRICE PER POLE; DELIVERY: BALDWIN POLE & PILING CO. INC., 15-30 FT. CLASS-5 $80.00 EA. = $1,200.00 14 DAYS BAY MINETTE, AL 15-45 FT. CLASS-3 $212.00 EA. = $2,180.00 5-50 FT. CLASS-2 $279.00 EA. = $1,395.00 TOTAL PRICE FOR ALL POLES $5,775.00 STALLWORTH TIMBER 15-30 FT. CLASS-5 $83.80 EA. = $1,257.00 10-14 DAYS BEATRICE, AL 14-45 FT. CLASS-3 $221.56 EA = $3,323.40 5-50 FT. CLASS-2 $282.57 - $1,412.85 TOTAL PRICE FOR ALL POLES $5,993.25 HUGHES ELECTRICAL SUPPLY, INC. NO BID DOTHAN,AL It is recommended to accept the low bid of BALDWIN POLE & PILING CO., INC. $5,775.00. All specifications have been met. Aaron Norris Richard Hice, Wayne Smith, Electric Supt. Finance Director Purchasing Agent Councilmember Ford moved to address a bid for Poles that was not on the printed agenda. Seconded by Councilmember Quinn, motion passed unanimously. Councilmember Gentle moved to accept the low bid of Baldwin Pole & Piling Company Inc., Bay Minette, AL, at $5,775.00, provided all specifications are met. Seconded by Councilmember Anders, motion passed unanimously. There being no further business to come before the City Council the meeting was duly adjourned at 6:05 p.m. V` • Tim'91hy M. 1 nt, yor Geniece W. Johnson,