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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-24-2003 Regular MeetingSTATE OF ALABAMA )( 3039 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, 24 February 2003_ 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. Gordon Milstead, gave the invocation. Councilmember Gentle moved to approve minutes of the 10 February 2003, regular meeting. Seconded by Councilmember Quinn, motion passed unanimously. City Attorney arrived 5:41 p.m. Mayor Kant and the City Council presented the following Proclamation to the Fairhope High School Basketball Team, and each team member was presented with a certificate. 24 February 2003 CITY OF FAIRHOPE PROCLAMATION 3040 FAIRHOPE HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL TEAM DAY Whereas, it gives me a great deal of pleasure to express to Coach Ralph Watson, his Assistant Coaches, and all the members of the Fairhope High School Basketball Team, on behalf of the City Council and all the citizens of Fairhope, our sincere congratulations on your exceptional season, going Thirty-two straight games without a loss. The only loss marring this perfect record coming in the third game of the State Playoff, and, Whereas, this has been an exciting, hard-fought, and successful basketball season, and we are proud of the record you have earned and the fine publicity you have brought to our community by your inspired team play; and, Whereas, to really excel in any one sport, a young person must demonstrate, in addition to a great deal of natural ability, and outstanding spirit to dedication enthusiasm and hard work and a striking example of this has been brought to our attention in this team's achievement. NOW THEREFORE, I Timothy M. Kant, as Mayor, on behalf of the Fairhope City Council and all our citizens do hereby proclaim Monday, February 24, 2003, to be FARIHOPE HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL TEAM DAY in our city, and we are pleased to publicly commend coach Watson, his staff, and all the members of the High School Basketball team for your fine efforts, and to extend this token of affection and admiration with which you are regarded in this city. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and caused this seal to be affixed. Timothy M. Kant, Mayor Attest: Betty E. Rivenbark Date: February 24, 2003 24 February 2003 3041 Ron Hayes addressed the City Council informing the City Council that he will spend the two years addressing all the cities in Alabama offering materials and service to aid in making the work place safe. Mr. Hayes and materials and services may be used at no cost to the City of Fairhope. Mayor Kant asked John Pritchett to address the City Council to give an overview of the City's new Safety Management Team. Mr. Pritchett shared with the City Council that there is a representative from all department serving on this team. The purposes of the team: • To act as a resource for safety programs for each department. • To develop and refine the city safety program • To investigate all incidents of on the job injuries and accidents and to obtain a completed Incident Report from the employee involved or injured and a completed incident Investigation Report from the employee's supervisor. • To develop corrective actions based on the above reports • To address safety matters brought to our attention by City of Fairhope employees. The Goals of the team and of the Safety Program: To insure the health and safety of each employee of the City of Fairhope To have an accident and injury free workplace To have each and every employee of the city aware of the City's safety program and to understand the safety is his or her personal responsibility Each member of the team is charged with going back to his department and developing a program of regular safety meetings in order to help the City of Fairhope Management Team fulfill its purpose and meet its goal. Councilmember Gentle introduced in writing a proposed ordinance for Flood Damage Prevention. This ordinance will repeal Ordinance No. 668 adopted 9 March 1981. This ordinance will come before the City Council for final adoption at the next regular City Council meeting. 24 February 2003 3042 Councilmember Anders introduced in writing, and moved for the adoption of the following resolution. Seconded by Councilmember Gentle, motion passed unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 440-03 BE IT RESOLVED that Mayor Timothy M. Kant is hereby authorized to execute a contract between the City and Severn Trent Services (STL Mobile), Mobile, Alabama, to provide services for the NPDES Permit (No. ALS000002 Monitoring Requirements). For work preformed during 2002. The cost to complete this project will be $2,216.67 DULY ADOPTED THIS 24th DAY OF February , 2003. &thyM. K nt, ayor Attest Geniece W. Johnson, City C1 reasurer Councilmember Christenberry introduced in writing, and moved for the adoption of the following resolution. Seconded by Councilmember Ford, motion passed unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 441-03 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF FAIRHOPE, FAIRHOPE, ALABAMA, that Mayor Timothy M. Kant is hereby authorized to execute an agreement between the City of Fairhope and Baldwin County Emergency Communication District (E-911) to share tower space in Bay Minette area, and Fairhope area in order to improve emergency communication throughout Baldwin County. The term of this Agreement shall be for an initial term of one (1) year. This agreement shall automatically be extended for an additional term of one (1) year (the renewal term). ADOPTED THIS 241h DAY OF February , 2003. I M. Kant,Tfayor 24 February 2003 3043 Councilmember Quinn introduced in writing, and moved for the adoption of the following resolution. Seconded by Councilmember Gentle, motion passed unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 442-03 WHEREAS, This agreement is entered into between the Baldwin County Health Department and the City of Fairhope pursuant to an appropriation as provided in 22-3-10- Code of Alabama, 1975 and entitled "Tax to establish and maintain county health officer and health department; and, WHEREAS, the City of Fairhope agrees to support a comprehensive mosquito control program in accordance with the publication: How to Start a Mosquito Control Program in Your Town, Alabama, "Step -By -Step instructions and resources to protect the public Health from Mosquito -Borne Diseases" and other such information and guidance as endorsed by the Baldwin County Health Department and the Alabama Department of Public Health; and, WHEREAS, the Baldwin County Commission has established a separate fund for the proceeds of said tax. Such taxes shall be used for no other purpose except that for which the said tax is levied and collected. The proceeds of said tax shall be transferred from the separate fund to the City based on a written authorization from the Department. Appropriations are based on $2.00 per resident population according to the 2000 Decennial Census in the amount of $24,960.00 per year for the term of this agreement. WHEREAS, all services performed under this Agreement shall begin on the date on which this Agreement is executed and shall terminate three (3) years from the effective date of execution. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF FAIRHOPE, FAIRHOPE, ALABAMA, that Mayor Timothy M. Kant is hereby authorized to execute an agreement between the City of Fairhope and Baldwin County Health Department to support the comprehensive mosquito control program in accordance with the publication: How to Start a Mosquito Control Program in Your Town, Alabama. ADOPTED THIS 241h DAY OF February , 2003. a6thyyM. ant, ayor Attest: 24 February 2003 3044 Councilmember Ford introduced in writing, and moved for the adoption of the following resolution. Seconded by Councilmember Gentle, motion passed unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 443-03 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF FAIRHOPE, ALABAMA, THAT Mayor Timothy M. Kant, is hereby authorized to execute a lease contract between the City of Fairhope and Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation of Nashville, TN for the lease of a Caterpillar Backhoe Loader. The term of the lease shall be for four (4) years at $10,176.17 each year for the Gas Department. DULY ADOPTED THIS 24`h DAY OF February , 2003. othy M Kant Mayor ;Attest Geniece W. Johnson, City erklTreasurer Councilmember Gentle introduced in writing, and moved for the adoption of the following resolution. Seconded by Councilmember Anders, motion passed unanimously. 24 February 2003 RESOLUTION NO.444-03 3045 WHEREAS, it is of vital interest to all citizens of our Nation that we possess a sou National Defense, and that our Armed Forces and National Guard continue to prov a strong deterrent to attack from hostile sources and to maintain the security of our country and free people everywhere; and, WHEREAS, we gratefully acknowledge that we live in freedom today because of many sacrifices that have been made and are being made today, by the valiant serviceman and women in the armed services and national guard; and, WHEREAS, the citizens of our community have constantly supported liberty and those who champion the cause of freedom and many of our citizens, family meml and friends have been called into the current war effort. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Fairhope publicly acknowledges support of our serviceman and women through our prayers, tl correspondence, and deeds; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, we urge all our citizens to pay tribute to members all military organizations by hanging a yellow ribbon on trees or in prominent locations to show our grateful appreciation until their safe return. Adopted this the 24th day of February , 2003 kll'r '__� othy M. Kan , Mayor Attest: Geniece W. Johnson, Cit�k — Treasurer M 24 February 2003 3046 City Council reviewed an application for a Restaurant Liquor License by J W. Kennedy, dba Renaissance Cafe (Oor Wullie Incorporated), located at 10 '/z North Section Street, Fairhope, Alabama. Councilmember Anders moved to appr the issuance of the license. Seconded by Councilmember Gentle, motion passed unanimously. Councilmember Quinn moved to reschedule the March 1 oth regular City Council meeting to Thursday, March 13, 2003, due to the National League of Ci meeting. Seconded by Councilmember Ford, motion passed unanimously. Councilmember Christenberry addressed the City Council and the public to inform everyone that there will be test performed within the City to determine just how long and how Formosan Termites have traveled into the City of Fairhope. Contract No. 106507.10 A Ultraviolet (UV) System Equipment for the Fairhope Water Reclamation Facility TABULATION OF BIDS 10:00 a.m., February 10, 2003 Fairhope City Hall Item Description Jim House & Associates, Inc. Engineer's Estimate UV System (Equipment Only) Per Contract Documents $371,000.00 $405,000.00 I, Tim E. Patton, Vice President, Volkert & Associates, Inc., Consulting Engineers, do hereby certify that this tabulation of b'ds received by the City of Fairhope, Alabama on February 10, 2003 for construction of the herein referenced project, is a true and correct copy of the bids submitted by the within named corporations. Tim E. atton, Vice President Volkert and Associates, Inc. Councilmember Gentle moved to accept the only bid of Jim House & Associates, Inc, Fairhope, Alabama, to provide Ultraviolet (UV) System Equipment for the Fairhope Water Reclamation Facility, provided all specifications are met. Seconded by Councilmember Ford, motion passed unanimously. 24 February 2003 3047 Mayor Kant stated that he and the Chief of Police, Christopher Browning, lobbied in Washington DC to secure funds for the City of Fairhope. One Million Dollars have been allocated to the City of Fairhope to help with the Greeno Road Project and 1 %2 millions dollars have been allocated by the legislatures for the new runway at the Municipal Airport. Chief Browning was also lobbing for the City of Fairhope to be used as a pilot program for Traffic and Homeland Security. There being no further business to come before the City Council the meeting was duly adjourned at 6:00 p.m. r Ti othy IV N\ Kan f, Mayor