HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-25-2002 Regular Meeting3005
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, 25 November 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. Pierre Burns, Pastor of Fairhope Christian
Church, gave the invocation. Councilmember Gentle moved to approve minutes of
the 12 November 2002, regular meeting. Seconded by Councilmember Anders,
motion passed unanimously.
Christopher Baker, Director of Planning and Building, addressed the City
Council to recognize the World Town Planning Day Winners. The overall winners
were AJ Cahaba, Devon Morisette, and Eric Wintzell. The overall winners will ride
in the Christmas Parade on the Fire truck with Santa Clause. All other winners were
given gift certificates for desserts from the downtown merchants of Fairhope.
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. 1162, an ordinance to rezone property of Bassett Properties from B2-
General Business District to R5-High Density Multi -Family Residential District. The
Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval of this ordinance. No one
present was opposed to the amendment. This property is located at 460, 462, and 464
Equality Avenue. After discussion, in order to take immediate action Councilmember
Anders moved for immediate consideration. Seconded by Councilmember Ford,
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. 1162. Seconded
by Councilmember Ford, motion for final adoption passed unanimously by the
following votes: AYE -Gentle, Ford, Quinn, Kant, Anders, and Chnstenberry. NAY -
none.
Councilmember Gentle introduced in writing, and moved for the adoption of a
resolution authorizing an appropriation of $30,000.00 to the Fairhope Rotary Boys
and Girls Club. The Boys and Girls Club served over 282 kids this summer.
Seconded by Councilmember Ford, motion passed unanimously.
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RESOLUTION NO. 429-02
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WHEREAS, a contract shall be executed between the City of Fairhope and the Boys'
and Girls' Club of Fairhope, making an appropriation of $30,000.00; and,
WHEREAS, the term of said contract shall be for one (1) year, beginning 1 October
2002 and ending 30 September 2003; but the contract shall be cancelled at any time
upon notice; and,
WHEREAS, payment shall be made quarterly in the amount of $2,500.00 from the
three Utility Funds of the City of Fairhope; and,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF
FAIRHOPE, ALABAMA, that Mayor Timothy M. Kant, is hereby authorized to
sign a contract between the City of Fairhope and the Boys' and Girls' Club of
Fairhope.
DULY ADOPTED THIS 25th DAY OF November , 2002.
Attest
Geniece W. Johns o , City Clerk\Treasurer
Councilmember Quinn introduced in writing, and moved for the adoption of a
resolution approving the acceptance of the Sculpture Plaza for the corner of Oak and
Section Street. Seconded by Councilmember Gentle, motion passed unanimously.
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WHEREAS, the City of Fairhope, Alabama, approves the acceptance of the
Sculpture to be created by John Medwedeff for the Sculpture Plaza at the corner of
Oak and Section Street; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Fairhope adopted Resolution No. 395-02 on July 22, 2002,
establishing a commitment to construct and maintain a Sculpture Plaza at the corner
of Oak and Section Street in accordance with the design concept provided by the
Committee for Public Art; and,
WHEREAS, the aforementioned resolution contemplated that the Eastern Shore Art
Association, through its Committee for Public Art, would furnish a commissioned
sculpture to be placed at a Sculpture Plaza located at the Southwest corner of Oak
Street and Section Street; and,
WHEREAS, the Eastern Shore Art Association Committee on Public Art has
selected a sculpture to be created by artist John Medwedeff for placement at the
Sculpture Plaza; and,
WHEREAS, the aforementioned resolution provides that the City Council of the City
of Fairhope shall have the right to approve, with a majority vote, the acceptance of
the sculpture for the Sculpture Plaza; and,
WHEREAS, the Eastern Shore Art Association Committee on Public Art has now
requested the City Council to approve the acceptance of the sculpture to be created by
John Medwedeff for the Sculpture Plaza; and,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF
THE CITY OF FAIRHOPE, ALABAMA, that the City Council hereby approves
the acceptance of the sculpture to be created by John Medwedeff for the Sculpture
Plaza, with sculpture being a full size, approximately 20 feet high by 6 feet in
diameter, and patterned after the maquette which was on display at the Eastern Shore
Art Association during October, 2002.
ADOPTED AND APPROVED this 251day of November , 2002.
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ATTEST:
eniece W. Johnson, Ci erk\Treasurer
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Councilmember Quinn introduced in writing, and moved for the adoption of a
resolution authorizing an appropriation of $5,000.00 for the Arts Bridging Creativity
Program. Seconded by Councilmember Gentle, motion passed by the following
votes: AYE -Gentle, Ford, Quinn, Kant, and Christenberry, Abstain -Anders
RESOLUTION NO.431-02
WHEREAS, a contract shall be executed between the City of Fairhope and the
Eastern Shore Art Center for contract funding for the Arts Bridging Creativity (ABC)
program in the amount of $5,000.00; and,
WHEREAS, this program has expanded from the Fairhope K-1 Center to the
Fairhope Elementary, Intermediate, and Middle School, and due to the demand for
this program, additional funding is necessary; and,
WHEREAS, the term of said contract shall be for one year, beginning 1 October
2002 and ending 30 September 2003, but the contract shall be cancelled at any time
upon notice; and,
WHEREAS, payment shall be made quarterly in the amount of $416.67 from the
three Utility Funds of the City of Fairhope.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF
THE CITY OF FAIRHOPE, ALABAMA, that Mayor Timothy M. Kant is hereby
authorized to sign a contract between the City of Fairhope and the Eastern Shore Art
Center for funds to supplement the coordinator's salary and program expenses
associated with the Arts Bridging Creativity Program.
ADOPTED this 25`" day of November , 2002.
Councilmember Ford introduced in writing, and moved for the adoption of a
resolution authorizing the purchase of the "April" Sculpture from the Joe Hess
Sculpture Fund to be placed in front of the Welcome Center. Seconded by
Councilmember Gentle, motion passed unanimously.
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WHEREAS, "April", created by the late Mobile artist Jo Hess, is a small life-size
bronze sculpture of a little girl, a copy of a piece already in place as part of the
sculpture park at the USA Children's and Woman's Hospital in Mobile; and,
WHEREAS, donations toward the purchase of "April" were/are being made at the
Mayor's office with the City of Fairhope. The current total of donations received at
approximately $4,275.00.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF
THE CITY OF FAIRHOPE, ALABAMA that Mayor Timothy M. Kant is hereby
authorized to purchase the "April" Sculpture from the Joe Hess Sculpture Fund in the
amount of $8,400.00. The Sculpture will be placed in front of the Welcome Center.
Adopted This 25 Day of November 2002.
Mike Lyons addressed the City Council requesting permission to close De la
Mare Street on New Year's Eve to host a wedding reception for Jill Connor Brown
and Kyle Jennings. Councilmember Quinn moved to grant the request. Seconded by
Councilmember Anders.
Mayor Kant stated that he did not want to set a precedent with closing streets for a
wedding reception. The City will close Church Street and Fairhope Avenue to hold
the annual New Year's Eve Event. Mayor Kant asked if this wedding reception could
be moved to the west end of De la Mare where the street will already be closed. Mr.
Lyons stated that he could not move the wedding reception to the west end of De la
Mare, but would compromise his request to ask to block the sidewalk and two
parking spaces at his store on the corner of De la Mare Avenue and Section Street.
After further discussion, Councilmember Quinn amended her motion to allow the
blocking of the sidewalk and two parking spaces at Mr. Lyon's store at the corner of
De la Mare Avenue and Section Street, and would start setting up at 5:00 p.m.
Seconded by Councilmember Gentle, motion passed unanimously.
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Councilmember Ford addressed the City Council inquiring on the time
schedule for the Nut Processing Building to be vacated for the preparation for the
building of the new Library. Mayor Kant was unable to give a definite time schedule,
but stated that the preparation of the new Library would take place within the first
quarter of the New Year (2003).
Councilmember Gentle moved to appoint Floyd Bishop to the Harbor Board
to replace David Curtis (Deceased) and moved to reappoint Pete Bremer, both terms
will expire November 2004. Seconded by Councilmember Ford, motion passed
unanimously.
Councilmember Quinn moved to update the Fairhope Police Reserve List by
adding Robert B. Johnson and Richard Deitz, and by removing Chad Little.
Seconded by Councilmember Ford, motion passed unanimously.
Councilmember Quinn moved to reschedule the next Regular Council meeting
to Wednesday, December 11, 2002, due to National League of Cities meeting.
Seconded by Councilmember Anders, motion passed unanimously.
Identification: "FIBER OPTIC MULTIPLEXING EOUIPMENT"
Bids to be received by: Tuesday, November 5, 2002
at: 4:00 p.m.
Eouinment used for multiDlexine serial data in an optical format
VENDOR:
TOTAL PRICE:
DELIVERY:
UTILICOR, Jackson, TN
$15,338.00
2-4 Weeks
GRAYBAR ELECTRIC, Binningham, AL
$15,570.00
14-18 Days
TC COMMUNICATIONS, INC., IRVINE, CA
NO BID
It is recommended to accept the low bid of UTILICOR, Jackson, TN, with all specifications being met.
Aaron Norris,
Electrical Dept. Supt.
Wayne Smith,
Purchasing Agent
Councilmember Ford moved to accept the low bid of Utilicor, Jackson,
Tennessee, for Fiber Optic Multiplexing Equipment, provided all specifications are
met. Seconded by Councilmember Anders, motion passed unanimously.
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Identification: "METER -CIRCUIT TESTER"
Bids to be received by: Friday, November 15, 2002
At: 4:00 p.m.
Meter testing equipment will be used in the field for testing single phase and polyphase meters from secondary and
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VENDOR:
TOTAL PRICE:
DELIVERY:
SPINLAB UTILITY INSTRUMENTATION, INC., Knoxville, TN
$10,775.00
10-Da s
INDUSTRIAL ELECTRONICS, INC., Knoxville, TN
$11,245.00
10-Da s
McLAREN, INC., Kirkland, WA
NO RESPONSE
UTILICOR, Ft. Myers, FL
NO RESPONSE
GRAYBAR ELECTRIC, Mobile, AL
NO RESPONSE
TC COMMUNICATIONS, INC., Irvine, CA
NO RESPONSE
It is recommended to accept the low bid of SPINLAB UTILITY INSTRUMENTATION, INC. with all specifications being met.
Aaron Norris,
Electrical Dept.
Wayne Smith,
Purchasing Agent
Councilmember Quinn moved to accept the low bid of Spinlab Utility
Instrumentation, Inc, Knoxville, Tennessee, for a Meter -circuit tester, provided all
specifications are met. Seconded by Councilmember Ford, motion passed
unanimously.
Gemece W. Johnson, City Clerk/Treasurer, addressed the City Council to
explain that all applicants applying for a Special Events Liquor License must apply
with the City of Fairhope at least 90 days prior to the date of the event, in order to
obtain an ABC Board License in time for your Special Event.
Councilmember Gentle asked to be heard on the following request not on the
printed agenda. The Fairhope Single Tax Corporation requested that the City Council
provide a decision tonight on the Old Jail Building located at 24 North Section Street.
Councilmember Ford moved to hear Councilmember Gentle, Seconded by
Councilmember Quinn, motion passed unanimously.
Councilmember Gentle moved to authorize Mayor Kant to write a letter thanking the
Fairhope Single Tax Corporation for their offer to pay the City $500,000.00 for the
Old Jail Building, but to reject the FSTC's offer and request that the Old Jail
Committee be allowed to continue their study as stated in the June 10, 2002 minutes.
Quoting from the minutes the following "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 and 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 contract with
said company." Seconded by Councilmember Ford. There is no time limit placed on
the Old Jail Committee. The motion passed by the following votes: AYE -Gentle,
Ford, Quinn, Kant, and Anders. NAY-Christenberry.
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Councilmember Ford and Councilmember Anders further expressed that they
appreciate FSTC's offer and agree that the City and FSTC must work together on
deciding the best use for the Old Jail building. Councilmember Ford sited other
properties that were purchased by the City years in advance and initially were
purchased for one idea, but over the years the needs of the City had changed, and
those properties are being used for something else. However the leaders of the City
are looking toward the future.
Councilmember Anders pointed out that the Old Jail building has not been appraised.
The Deed of the building states that the City shall keep the building as long as the
building is being used for municipal purposes. Currently the building is being used
for storage, this is not the best use for the building, but the building is still being used
by the city for municipal purposes.
There being no further business to come before the City Council the meeting