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Home My WebLink About02-25-2002 Regular Meeting2840 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, 25 February 2002. 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, Tyron D. Hoskins. 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 the invocation was given by Mr. Don Taebel of Redeemer Lutheran Church. Councilmember Gentle moved to approve minutes of the 13 February 2002, regular meeting. Seconded by Councilmember Quinn, motion passed unanimously. Councilmember Ford introduced in writing and moved for the adoption of the following resolution. Seconded by Councilmember Gentle, motion passed unanimously. 25 February 2002 RESOLUTION NO. 817-02 2841 WHEREAS, The No Notice Agreement Master Contract Number 14497 between the City of Fairhope and Gulf South ("NNSSCO Contract") and will supercede and replace the NNSSCO agreement dated April 22, 1998. WHEREAS, This Agreement is subject to all the applicable Federal Energy Regulatory Commission ("FERC") regulations. WHEREAS, In the event this Agreement conflicts with the NNSSCO Contract, the language of this agreement shall control. To the extent the language of this Agreement is determined to conflict with the language in Gulf South's FERC Gas Tariff, as amended from time to time ("Tariff'), then the Tariff shall control. WHEREAS, The term of this Agreement shall commence on April 1, 2002, and expire on March 31, 2012. The City of Fairhope shall have a contractual right of first refusal to extend this Agreement and the NNSSCO Contract subject to and be applied under the procedures established in Gulf South's Tariff. 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 No Notice Service Agreement between the City of Fairhope and Gulf South Pipeline Company, LP (Gulf South). Adopted This 25th Day of February, 2002. Ti othy M. ani, Mayor Attest: Geniece W. Johnso rity Clerk 2842 25 February 2002 Councilmember Gentle introduced in writing and moved for the adoption of the following resolution. Seconded by Councilmember Quinn, motion passed unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 818-02 WHEREAS, The Lighthouse, Baldwin County Family Violence Project, is funded in part by the Law Enforcement/Traffic Safety Division of the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs. The program currently has a full time Sexual Assault Counselor and a full time Sexual Assault Specialist and serves Baldwin. WHEREAS, The Sexual Assault Counselor works directly with adult victims of rape and sexual assault and their families/significant other providing assessment and counseling services. WHEREAS, The Sexual Assault Specialist is responsible for recruiting, training, and coordinating volunteer advocates to respond to adult victims of rape and sexual assault in the crisis situation as requested by law enforcement or hospital emergency room staff. The Sexual Assault Specialist will also be involved in developing and implementing rape prevention programs throughout the county. WHEREAS, there are several other services provided by this program for sexually assaulted victims. WHEREAS, the Lighthouse provides a Domestic Violence Program were the following services are provided: • Twenty-four hour Crisis Line • Safe, Confidential shelter • Individual Crisis Counseling • Support Groups • Direct services provided to children while in the shelter • Court advocacy and accompaniment • Training on issues relating to domestic violence • Speakers Bureau • Elementary School Programs • Dating Violence Date Rape Program While the Lighthouse is excited to be in the position to offer these needed services for the residents of Baldwin County. The Lighthouse needs the support to continue to provide these and other services. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF FAIRHOPE, FAIRHOPE, ALABAMA, that Mayor Kant is hereby authorized to execute a Contractual Agreement between the City of Fairhope and The Lighthouse, Baldwin County Family Violence Project, to support the Lighthouse domestic violence program and sexual assault program, in the amount of $3,500.00. Adopted on this the 25`h d of February , 2002. Ti thy M. Int, Nkyor Attest* Geniece W. Johnson, Clerk 2843 25 February 2002 Councilmember Quinn moved to grant the request of Alabama Sports Festival XX permission to use Fairhope Pier parking area for their start and finish area for their Metric Century and Fun Bicycle Torch Ride. The ride will take place Sunday, June 23, 2002, from 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Seconded by Councilmember Gentle, motion passed unanimously. Councilmember Gentle, Street Committee Chairperson, reported on the request of William Farnell, requesting the installation of two speed humps on Rosa Avenue. Councilmember Gentle reported that the Police Department's data report for a 48 hour period indicated a total of 181 vehicles with 25% speeding. Mayor Kant expressed that he did not want to set a precedence of having all the citizens in that area request speed bumps. Councilmember Anders requested that we have the police to radar the area and issue tickets in an effort to get the attention of the speeders. Councilmember Gentle moved to install a temporary speed hump for a two month period and requested that the police patrol the area. Seconded by Councilmember Anders, motion passed unanimously. Councilmember Gentle, Street Committee Chairperson, reported on the request of Michael and Nancy May requesting help with calming the traffic on lower Fels Avenue, and requesting that non -local delivery trucks be re-routed away from Fels Avenue. Councilmember Gentle reported that the Police Department's data report for a 48 hour period indicated a total of 1,631 vehicles with 52% speeding in a 30 mph speed zone. With the recommendation of Lieutenant Christopher Browning, Councilmember Gentle moved to reduce the speed limit from 30 mph to 25 mph, install a 4-way at Bayview Avenue and Fels Avenue, change the flashing light from amber to red, and have the police patrol the area. Seconded by Councilmember Anders, motion passed unanimously. 2844 25 February 2002 Identification: GENERATOR — JUSTICE CENTER Bids to be opened on: January 28, 2002 at: 2:00 p.m. VENDOR: TOTAL PRICE: DELIVERY: CUMMINGS OF ALABAMA $32,824.00 Mobile, AL 56-Days Spectrum Model: 350SE THOMPSON POWER SYSTEMS Malbis, AL $33,958.00 Caterpillar Model 3406 8-Weeks STEWART & STEVENSON CO. $33,400.00 Harvey, LA Cummings Model: 350DFCC 60-Days KOSSEN EQUIPMENT CO. Mobile, AL NO BID It is recommended to accept the low bid of Cummings of Alabama, Mobile, AL for the price of $32,824.00 with all specifications being met. Jerry Anderson, Richard Hice, Wayne Smith, Police Chief Finance Director Purchasing Agent Councilmember Ford moved to accept the low bid of Cummings of Alabama, Mobile, Alabama, for a generator for the new Justice Center in the amount of $32,824.00, provided all specifications are met. Seconded by Councilmember Gentle, motion passed unanimously. 2845 25 February 2002 Identification: COMPUTER SYSTEM -JUSTICE CENTER Bids to be opened on: January 21, 2002 at: 2:00 p.m. Computer hardware and network for New Justice Center. VENDOR: PRICE: DELIVERY. COMPAQ COMPUTER CORP. $10,837.00 Approx. 10-Business Days after order Colorado Springs, CO. processed. PRECISION COMPUTER CORP. NO BID Shelton, CN. IBM CORP. NO RESPONSE Atlanta, GA It is recommended to accept the bid of Compaq Computer Corporation for the price of $10,837.00 with all specifications being met. Jerry Anderson, Richard Hice, Wayne Smith, Police Chief Finance Director Purchasing Agent Councilmember Gentle moved to accept the low bid of Compaq Computer Corporation, Colorado Springs, Colorado, for a computer system for the new Justice Center in the amount of $10,837.00, provided all specifications are met. Seconded by Councilmember Christenberry, motion passed unanimously. Identification: "RERAIRS TO LINE TRUCK" Bids must be received no later than: Thursday, February 7, 2002 at: 4:00 a.m. Repair work is to be performed on the BOOM of a HI -RANGER BUCKET TRUCK. The following information is service work that will need to be performed. Rebuild Model 5FA-48 VENDOR: COST OF REPAIRS: REPAIR TIME: COMBATEL DISTRIBUTION, INC. Birmingham, AL $12,400.00 21-28 Days ALTEC INDUSTRIES Birmingham, AL $25,800.00 30-Working Days It is recommended to accept the low bid of COMBATEL DISTRIBUTION, INC., Birmingham, AL for the cost of $12,400.00. All specifications have been met. Aaron Norris, Richard Hice, Wayne Smith, Electric Department Finance Director Purchasing Agent 2846 25 February 2002 Councilmember Gentle moved to accept the low bid of Combatel Distribution, Inc., Birmingham, Alabama, for repairs to line truck for the Electric Department in the amount of $12,400.00, provided all specifications are met. Seconded by Councilmember Ford, motion passed unanimously. Councilmember Anders moved to accept the state bid of Ben Atkinson Motors, Inc., Tallassee, Alabama, for a car for the Gas Department, in the amount of $19,884.07, provided all specifications are met. Seconded by Councilmember Gentle, motion passed unanimously. Councilmember Gentle moved to accept the state bid of Woody Anderson Ford, Huntsville, Alabama, for three police cars for the Police Department in the amount of $59,952.00, provided all specifications are met. Seconded by Councilmember Christenberry, motion passed unanimously. Councilmember Anders moved to reschedule the March 11 `h regular City Council meeting to Thursday, March 14, 2002, due to the National League of Cities meeting. Seconded by Councilmember Gentle, motion passed unanimously. Mayor Kant announced that the State of the City Address will be held Sunday, March 3, 2002, at 2:00 p.m., at the Fairhope Civic Center. There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was duly adjourned at 5:58 p.m. T Ti y M. ant, fayor &� L /�� - Tyr n D. Hoskins, Acting City Clerk