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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-10-2002 Regular Meeting2903 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, 10 June 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 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 Rev. Stan Weatherford, Pastor of Faith Baptist Church, gave the invocation. Councilmember Gentle moved to approve minutes of the 28 May 2002, regular meeting. Seconded by Councilmember Quinn, motion passed unanimously. Over 150 citizens attended the City Council meeting to witness the City Council's final decision on the Alabama Art Collection. Mayor Kant thanked the citizens for attending this meeting, and thanked the citizens for voicing their opinions and concerns about the Alabama Art Collection. Mayor Kant stated that this was not a public hearing. Mayor Kant further stated that we should keep Fairhope, Fairhope and support the Fairhope artists, and if someone donated something to the City they should not expect something in return. Mayor Kant also stated that after contacting Perry Rocquemore with the Alabama League of Municipalities on the proposal to provide space to an artist, and in lieu of paying rent the artist would donate art work to the City, Mr. Rocquemore advised that there are too many unknown facts, and recommended getting an Attorney General's Opinion on this proposal. "Corrected at June 24, 2002, meeting." Councilmember Christenberry moved on the following 4-part motion: • To completely dissolve and disband the citizens committee, effective immediately and put this matter back under the hands of the City Council Jail Committee, Chairperson Councilmember Bob Gentle, Councilmember Ford, and Councilmember Anders. • Remove from consideration any and all current proposals for possible use of the Old Jail building. • To do our job, as an elected body, of securing hard factual numbers on possible renovation costs of wonderful old structure. • Slow down, listen to our citizens and this council should determine viable options for the use of the property. 2904 10 June 2002 Councilmember Ford seconded Councilmember Christenberry's 4-part motion. Councilmember Ford stated that we should focus and showcase the Fairhope artists. Councilmember Ford also thanked the Fairhope artist for making Fairhope what it is today. Councilmember Anders addressed the City Council stating that the Committee should continue and finish their work, and make their report on the Old Jail building. Mayor Kant stated that this committee was never officially established by the City Council. The proposed resolution to appoint a Board of Directors to evaluate proposals for an Alabama Artist's Museum was withdrawn on 28 May 2002. The vote on the 4-part motion was as follows: AYE -Gentle, Ford, Quinn, Kant, and Christenberry. NAY -Anders. 5 minutes recess was given to clear the Council Chambers. A Public Hearing was held as advertised on a proposed ordinance to amend the Zoning Ordinance No. 557. Councilmember Gentle introduced in writing Ordinance No. 1150. The Planning & Zoning Commission recommends approval of this ordinance. No one present was opposed to the amendment. An ordinance to rezone Ms. Doris Manifold Estate (Benjamin Manifold Executor) from RA - Residential Agriculture to RI -Low Density Single Family Residential. This property is located West of County Road 27, and South of Windmill Road. After discussion, 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, Quinn, Kant, Anders, and Christenberry. NAY -none. Abstained -Ford. Councilmember Gentle moved for final adoption of Ordinance No. 1150. Seconded by Councilmember Christenberry, motion for final adoption passed unanimously by the following votes: AYE -Gentle, Quinn, Kant, Anders, and Christenberry. NAY -none. Abstained -Ford. Councilmember Quinn introduced in writing, and moved for the adoption of the following resolution. Seconded by Councilmember Gentle, motion passed unanimously. 10 June 2002 RESOLUTION NO. 837-02 2905 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF FAIRHOPE, ALABAMA, that Electric Superintendent Aaron Norris is hereby appointed to serve as the City of Fairhope's AMEA Election Committee Representative. I, Geniece W. Johnson, duly appointed City Clerk -Treasurer of the City of Fairhope, Alabama, do hereby certify that the above Resolution is a true and correct copy of a Resolution No. 837-02 passed and approved by the City Council of the City of Fairhope, Alabama, on the 10`h day of June 2002. Geniece W. Johnson, City Clerk -Treasurer Date Councilmember Quinn moved to grant the request of the American Heart Association, requesting permission to hold their Eighth Annual American Heart Walk on Saturday, November 2, 2002, beginning at 8:00 a.m. at the Fairhope Municipal Pier. Seconded by Councilmember Gentle, motion passed unanimously. Michael Cornell, President of Foley High School Band Boosters, addressed the City Council and explained that the FHS Band Booster organization is hosting their first motorcycle run on Saturday, June 29, 2002, initiating at Lulu's Marina at Weeks Bay and touring the South Baldwin County area. The Foley Band Boosters are requesting permission to place a checkpoint for the motorcycle run at the Fairhope Municipal Pier area, and requesting permission to offer soda and water at the checkpoint for the riders. Councilmember Ford moved to grant the request as long as containers are placed at the checkpoint to collect the trash, and as long as this event is organized with the Police Department. Seconded by Councilmember Gentle, motion passed unanimously. 2906 10 June 2002 Pam Matthews addressed the City Council to ask that the City make everyone aware of the problem with dogs attacking little dogs and cats in Fairhope. Ms. Matthews and neighbors stated that they are afraid that these dogs may attack kids and the elderly. Ms. Matthews experienced a tragic lost of her beloved cat to a pack of dogs. Mayor Kant stated that the City is working on this problem and encouraged the citizens to help with resolving this problem by contacting the City when they see packs of dogs. Councilmember Christenberry moved to hear a request from Councilmember Quinn not on the printed agenda. Seconded by Councilmember Gentle, motion passed unanimously. Councilmember Quinn recommended and moved to ascertain the cost of hiring a professional company that does restoration and renovation of older buildings to access the structural environmental concerns, and what uses would be appropriate for the Old Jail building. Seconded by Councilmember Gentle, motion passed unanimously. Once said company is located the City Council will vote on authorizing Mayor Kant to enter into a contact with said company. Councilmember Gentle moved to pay bills as presented. Seconded by Councilmember Ford, motion passed unanimously. There being no further business to come before the City Council the meeting was duly adjourned at 6:14 p.m.