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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-13-2003 Regular MeetingSTATE OF ALABAMA )( 3048 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, 13 March 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 Councilmember Christenberry, gave the invocation. Councilmember Gentle moved to approve minutes of the 24 February 2003, regular meeting. Seconded by Councilmember Quinn, motion passed unanimously. 5:50 p.m. City Attorney Marion E. Wynne entered the Council Chambers and took a set in the back. Mr. Wynne did not take a set on the dais. Dennis Sherrin with Hartman, Blackmon, and Kilgore addressed the City Council and gave a brief report of the 2001-2002 Audit. A copy of the 2001-2002 Audit shall be spread upon the minutes of the City of Fairhope (under a separate cover). Dennis Sherrin announced that the City received the highest level of opinion and unqualified statement, and Mr. Sherrin thanked all City employees for their help and participation. Councilmember Gentle moved for final adoption of Ordinance No. 1165. An ordinance to establish Flood Damage Prevention. This ordinance will repeal Ordinance No. 668 adopted March 9, 1981. Seconded by Councilmember Quinn, Ordinance No. 1165 passed by the following votes: AYE -Gentle, Ford, Quinn, Kant, Anders, and Christenberry. NAY -None. Councilmember Anders introduced in writing, and moved for the adoption of the following resolution, a resolution authorizing Mayor Kant to execute an agreement between the City of Fairhope and Alabama Department of Transportation for the installation of a traffic signal at U. S. Highway 98 and Rock Creek Parkway Intersection in Fairhope, Alabama. The total estimated cost to install the traffic signal is $40,000.00 with 50% funding by the State of Alabama and 50% funding by the City of Fairhope. ($10,000.00 of the City's share was paid by RCPOA, ERCPOA, and Sandy Ford) Seconded by Councilmember Ford, motion passed unanimously. 13 March 2003 RESOLUTION NO. 445-03 91 tS WHEREAS, The City of Fairhope shall enter into an agreement with the State of Alabama, acting by and through the Alabama Department of Transportation for the installation, maintenance, and operation of a traffic signal at the intersection of U. S. Highway 98 and Rock Creek Parkway in Fairhope, Alabama; and WHEREAS, This Agreement requires participation by the City of Fairhope and the State of Alabama in funding the installation cost. The total estimated cost to install the traffic signal at this location is $40,000.00 with 50% funded by the State of Alabama and 50% funded by the City of Fairhope; and WHEREAS, In the event the final installation cost is less than the total estimated cost, the State of Alabama and the City of Fairhope will share in the cost under run at the above -mentioned funding ratio. In the event the final installation cost exceeds the total estimated cost, the State of Alabama and the City of Fairhope will share in the cost overrun at the above -mentioned funding ratio. 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 the State of Alabama, acting by and through the Alabama Department of Transportation for the installation, maintenance, and operation of a traffic signal at the intersection of U. S. Highway 98 and Rock Creek Parkway in Fairhope, Alabama. Adopted This 13th Day of March 2003. �' , rts_�� i thy M. ant, tor Attest• Geniece W. Johnson, VfKierldTreasurer I, Geniece W. Johnson, duly appointed City Clerk -Treasurer of the City of Fairhope, Alabama, do hereby certify that the above Resolution No. 445-03 is a true and correct copy of a resolution passed and approved by the City Council of the City of Fairhope, Alabama, on the 131h day of March 2003. Geniece W. Johnson, City Clerk -Treasurer Date 13 March 2003 3050 Councilmember Anders introduced in writing, and moved for the adoption of the following resolution, a resolution authorizing Mayor Timothy M. Kant to sign a contract between the City of Fairhope and Automatic Data Processing (ADP), of Pensacola, Florida, to lease the equipment only for time and attendance. Seconded by Councilmember Ford, motion passed unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 446-03 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 Automatic Data Processing (ADP), of Pensacola, Florida, to lease the equipment only for time and attendance. The cost of this service will be approximately $15,464.00 Annually. Adopted This 13th Day of March 2003. c Tim y M. ant, ayor Attest: eniece W. Johnson, Ci Clerk/Treasurer Councilmember Ford introduced in writing, and moved for the adoption of the following resolution, a resolution authorizing Mayor Kant to sign a lease Agreement between the City of Fairhope and Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation of Nashville, TN, for a Caterpillar Backhoe Loader. The Backhoe Loader will be rented for four years in the amount of $10,156.78 annually for the Water/Sewer Department. Seconded by Councilmember Anders, motion passed unanimously. 13 March 2003 RESOLUTION NO. 447-03 3051 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 $10,159.78 each year for the Water/Sewer Department. DULY ADOPTED THIS 13`h DAY OF March , 2003. imo y M. Attest eniece W. Johnson, ' lerk/Treasurer Councilmember Quinn introduced in writing, and so moved for the adoption of the following resolution, a resolution authorizing Mayor Kant to purchase property from Klumpp Family Limited Partnership for Well # 9 and new Tank Site in the amount of $40,950.00. (1.17 acres +/-) Seconded by Councilmember Gentle, motion passed unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 448-03 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 Klumpp Family Limited Partnership for Well # 9, and for a new Water Tank, located on Fairhope Avenue East. This property being purchased contains 1.17 +- acres. The purchase price shall be $40,950.00. DULY ADOPTED THIS 131h DAY OF March , 2003. Tim FM. ant, Mftyor Attest eniece W. Johnson, lerwTreasurer 13 March 2003 3052 Councilmember Ford introduced in writing, and moved for the adoption of the following resolution, a resolution authorizing Mayor Kant 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 — $3,500.00. Seconded by Councilmember Quinn, motion passed unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 449-03 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 Timothy M. 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 131h day of March , 2003. thy M. ant, May r Attest: Geniece W. Johnson, City reasurer 13 March 2003 3053 Councilmember Anders introduced in writing, and moved for the adoption of the following resolution, a resolution affirming the unanimous decision of the AMEA Board of Directors to build the AMEA Peaking Project consisting to tow 47.5 MW simple -cycle combustion peaking units, associated equipment and land. Seconded by Councilmember Gentle, motion passed unanimously. RESOLUTION NO.450-03 WHEREAS, Alabama Municipal Electric Authority, a public corporation of the State of Alabama, organized and existing under the laws of the State of Alabama ("the Authority"), and the City of Fairhope, a municipal corporation of the State of Alabama and a member of the Authority ("the Member"), have heretofore entered into an Amended and Restated Power Sales Contract, dated May 1, 1986 as amended July 1, 1996, respecting the provision to the Member of bulk electric power and energy ("the Contract"); and WHEREAS, in Section 4(a) of the Contract, the Authority is authorized to undertake Projects (as defined in the Contract) to be included in the System (as defined in the Contract) from time to time which are necessary or desirable to enable the Authority to fulfill satisfactorily its obligation under the Contract; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 4(b) of the Contract, approval of the Authority's Board of Directors and at least 75% of the aggregate weighted votes of the Participating Members (as defined in the Contract) not then in default under any of the provisions of their respective Power Sales Contracts is required as a condition to the undertaking by the Authority in connection therewith; and WHEREAS, in order to carry out its corporate purpose of providing a supply of bulk electric power and energy and related services to the several members of the Authority, the Board of Directors of the Authority is desirous of undertaking the construction of an electric generating plant consisting of two 47.5MW simple -cycle combustion turbines, and the land, facilities and equipment appurtenant thereto that the Authority is in the process of planning, designing, equipping, siting, constructing and financing ("the AMEA Peaking Project") for the purpose of providing a source of electric power and energy to its Participating Members that is to be included in the System and which constitutes a Project (as defined in the Contract); and WHEREAS, the undertaking of the 2003 Power Plant as a Project would require the issuance of bonds by the Authority to finance the costs thereof; and WHEREAS, the Board of Directors of the Authority at its regular monthly meeting on December 19, 2002, approved and consented to the Authority's undertaking the AMEA Peaking Project as a Project; and WHEREAS, in compliance with Section 4(b) of the Contract, the Member is a Participating Member of the Authority and is not in default under any of the provisions of the Contract; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the governing body of the Member that the undertaking by the Authority of the AMEA Peaking Project as hereinabove described as a Project would be in the best interest of the Member and that undertaking is hereby approved and consented to as contemplated pursuant to the provisions of Section 4(b) of the Contract. Adopted on this the 131h day of March 2003. Timot y M. X nt, Ma r tt eniece W. Johnson, Ci' er reasurer 13 March 2003 3054 Councilmember Ford introduced in writing, and moved for the adoption of the following resolution, a resolution accepting Streets and Utilities within Trentino Subdivision for maintenance. Seconded by Councilmember Gentle, motion passed unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 451-03 WHEREAS, the Owners of Trentino desire to have all public streets and public rights -of -way dedicated on the plat filed for record in the Probate Records of Baldwin County, Alabama on Slides 2104 E and F, and all Fairhope public utilities located in public rights -of -ways accepted for maintenance by the City of Fairhope, Alabama, and; WHEREAS, the City of Fairhope, Alabama has received notice from the engineers of the project that the design and capacity of the public improvements have been designed in conformance with City requirements as indicated on the recorded plat, and; WHEREAS, the General Superintendent has indicated that the improvements meet City requirements, and; WHEREAS, the City of Fairhope, Alabama is not and in no manner will be responsible for the maintenance of common areas in the subdivision as indicated on the recorded plat, and; WHEREAS, the City of Fairhope, Alabama has received from the owners of Trentino a maintenance bond for the public improvements constructed for a period of 2 years from the date of the approval of this Resolution, and; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FAIRHOPE, ALABAMA that the public improvements indicated herein for Trentino are hereby accepted for public maintenance subject to the bond posted. Adopted, this 131h day of March , 2003 • �v " Timo y M. ant, Ma or Attest: i Geniece W. Johnson, City reasurer Councilmember Ford introduced in writing, and moved for the adoption of the following resolution, a resolution amending Resolution No. 301-89, Recycling Committee. Seconded by Councilmember Anders, motion passed unanimously. 13 March 2003 RESOLUTION NO.452-03 3055 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BOBY OF THE CITY OF FAIRHOPE, ALABAMA, hereby amending Resolution No. 301-89 which established a RECYCLING COMMITTEE for the City of Fairhope and the following rules are set forth to govern its operation: Sec. 1. MEMBERSHIP - The Recycling Committee shall consist of Nine (9) members: Six (6) members appointed by the City Council, Two (2) members shall be members of the Fairhope City Council and their terms shall run concurrent with their elected term to the Council and, One (1) City Employee liaison; the Six (6) appointed members shall be residents of the City of Fairhope. Sec. 2. INITIAL APPOINTMENT - The initial appointments of the Committee shall be as follows: One members for one year; one member for two years; one members for three years; and one member for four years. After the initial appointment all members term shall be 4 years. Sec. 3. VACANCIES - Any vacancy in the membership shall be filled by appointment by the City Council. Members shall be removable for cause by the Mayor and Council. Sec. 4. FUNCTION - The Recycling Committee shall make recommendations to the City Council on ways and means of recycling trash, garbage, and other materials in the City of Fairhope. Sec. 5. RULES OF PROCEDURES — The Committee shall: A. Elect a Chairperson, an Acting Chairperson (to serve in the absence of the Chairperson,) and a Secretary. Each will serve for one year or until re- elected or a successor is elected. B. Meet at the call of the Chairperson, or at the request of any four (4) members. If members miss 50% of the meetings in a Twelve (12) month period, that member will automatically be resigned from his committee member status. C. All meetings shall be opened to the public. DULY ADOPTED THIS 13`h Y OF March 1, 2003. Ti y M. Attest G niece W. Johnson, Cit erk/Treasurer Councilmember Quinn introduced in writing, and moved for the adoption of the following resolution, a resolution authorizing Mayor Timothy Kant to execute a contract between the City of Fairhope and Ammons & Blackmon, James Brothers, and CLS for 13 13 March 2003 3056 the Emergency Watershed Protection projects. Seconded by Councilmember Anders, motion passed unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 453-03 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 the following Contractors for the Emergency Watershed Protection Project: (June 2001 Tropical Storm Allison) • Ammons & Blackmon: Project #FAI0601-01 Project #FAI0601-02 Project #FAI0601-04 Project #FAI0601-09 • James Brothers: Project #FAI0601-03 Project #FAI0601-05 Project #FAI060I-10 North End of Mobile St. Bayou Dr. Near Fairwood Blvd. Behind Green's Nursery Morphy Ave. Near Young St. Ingleside South of Holley Fairwood Blvd. Across from Ashley Autumn Drive • CLS (Construction Labor Service): Project #FAI0601-06 Fairhope Ave. and Fairwood Project #FAI0601-07 Valley St. and Middle St. Adopted this 13 I Attest: eniece W. Johnson, City lerOTreasurer $20,838.00 $20,915.00 $38,175.00 $10,158.00 $16,150.00 $14,865.00 $ 4,020.00 $28,740.00 $46,243.00 Barbara Bonowicz with Medicom Cable addressed the City Council to give an update to the City Council on how customer service has been improved. This is a follow- up to the January 27, 2003 City Council meeting. Ms. Bonowicz was accompanied by Renita Chancey, Judy Smythe and David Kane, Vice President. Ms. Bonowicz expressed that Medicom has offered another 90-day promotional price to those customers that were involved in the August 2002 digital transitions. Ms. Bonowicz expressed that a disk was sent to Mary Chmielewski, Revenue Officer of the City of Fairhope, of all the customers in Fairhope receiving Medicom services. Mrs. Chmielewski will go back for two years to check to see why the customer's rates are increasing, but the annual Business License has not increased. Once the passed two years are checked any necessary adjustment will be made and payment rendered. Copies of all financial reporting were also requested. 13 March 2003 3057 Mayor Kant asked if the Weather Channel could be moved to the basic package service, because we have hurricanes in this part of the world and the citizen only subscribe to the other package service in order to receive the Weather Channel. Mayor Kant also requested that the message that was on the cable bills, which stated that the rate increase was approved by the City Council, be removed from bill. The City Council did not approve a rate increase and a corrected statement need to placed on the cable bills. Ms. Renita Chancey stated that cable outage problem are completed that same day or within 36 hours, and all drops (down lines) are repaired within 48 hours. Councilmember Quinn referenced her neighbor that has had a drop for over a year. Councilmember Quinn will contact Ms. Chancey regarding this matter. Medicom will move into their new Call Center on March 28, 2003, in Gulf Breeze, Florida. Mr. Kane stated that by the end of the year there would be 60 people working in the Call Center. The average time that a person should wait on hold or to get through to a person should be 7 to 8 minutes. If there are no results at the end of this time period the caller should hang up and call Ms. Chancey. Ideally all calls should be answer within 30 seconds. Dan McCrory, Water/Sewer Department Superintendent, inquired about the locating of cable lines. The line locates should take place within 48 hours. If the lines are not located within 48 hours the lines can be cut and the agent cutting the line cannot be held responsible. Mr. McCrory stated that Medicom employees express that it is cheaper for the lines to be cut than for the lines to be located. Mr. Kane stated that there would be a fulltime person hired for locating drops. Councilmember Quinn moved to update the Fairhope volunteer Fire Department by adding: Dodson Brown, Dan Robinson and Shane Leiser and by deleting: Greg Burroughs (resigned). Seconded by Councilmember Gentle, motion passed unanimously. Two 4-year term appointment to the Recycle Committee, and one deletion to the Recycle Committee. Councilmember Anders moved to appoint Gary Gover, and Linda Thom, and delete Councilmember Quinn. Seconded by Councilmember Gentle, motion passed unanimously. Mayor Kant recognized Boy Scout Ross Milligan with Troop 47. Mr. Milligan is working on his Citizen of Community and Communication Badge. I March 2003 Id�nti6cation: "PVC CONDUIT" Bids to be received by: February 17, 2003 atj 4:00 p.m. (P,,VC Conduit to be purchased as needed) CITY F.LFCTRIC Fairhnne_ Al. (DELVY.- 1-3 DAYSI 3058 SIZE CONDUIT: APPROX QTY. IN FT. PRICE PER FOOT: 3" CONDUIT 5,000 $0.7065 2-1/2" CONDUIT 10,000 $0.5485 2" CONDUIT 2,000 $0.3525 1" CONDUIT 6,000 $0.1745 '/4" CONDUIT 6,000 $0.1170 ----------------------------> TOTAL COST. $11,471.50 GRAYBAR ELECTRIC. Mobile. AL (DELVY. 2-3 DAYS) SIZE CONDUIT: APPROX QTY. IN FT. PRICE PER FOOT: 3" CONDUIT 5,000 $0.7148 2-1/2" CONDUIT 10,000 $0.6068 2" CONDUIT 2,000 $0.3384 1" CONDUIT 6,000 $0.1662 CONDUIT 6,000 $0.1222 ----------------------------> TOTAL COST. $12,049.20 MATHFC nF ALARAMA_ Ilanhne_ AL (DELVY.- 2 DAYS) SIZE CONDUIT: APPROX QTY. IN FT. PRICE PER FOOT: 3" CONDUIT 5,000 $0.88 2-1/2" CONDUIT 10,000 $0.74 2" CONDUIT 2,000 $0.39 1" CONDUIT 6,000 $0.20 '/4" CONDUIT 6,000 $0.14 ----------------------------> TOTAL COST. $14,620.00 13 March 2003 MUGHES SUPPLY, INC., Pensacola, FL (DELVY.• As needed 3059 SIZE CONDUIT: APPROX QTY. IN FT. PRICE PER FOOT: 3" CONDUIT 5,000 $0.7356 2-1/2" CONDUIT 10,000 $0.5676 2" CONDUIT 2,000 $0.3800 1" CONDUIT 6,000 $0.1850 3/4" CONDUIT 6,000 $0.1300 ----------------------------> TOTAL COST: $15,682.00 UTILITY POWER, INC., Fairhope, AL NO BID MAYER ELECTRIC SUPPLY CO., DOTHAN, AL NO RESPONSE STUART C. IRBY CO., PENSACOLA, FL NO RESPONSE CAPSTONE/GRESCO, Dothan, AL NO RESPONSE It is advised to accept the low bid of CITY ELECTRIC SUPPLY, INC., Fairhope, AL with all specifications being met. Aaron Norris, Electrical Supt. Clint Steadham, Assistant Purchasing Agent Councilmember Anders moved to accept the low bid of City Electric Supply, Inc., Fairhope, Alabama, for PVC Conduit, provided all specifications are met. Seconded by Councilmember Gentle, motion passed unanimously. Identification: "CATHODIC PROTECTION -GROUND BED" Bids received by: February 18, 2003 To relorate Ground Bed on Main Street in Daphne VENDOR: TOTAL PRICE: START DATE: COASTAL CORROSION CONTROL, INC. Baton Rouge, LA $18,534.69 Start within a week after receiving Purchase Order. It is recommended to accept the bid of COASTAL CORROSION CONTROL, INC.Baton Rouge, LA. all specitcations being met. Steve Seay, Wayne Smith, Superintendent, Gas Department Purchasing Agent 13 March 2003 3060 Councilmember Anders moved to accept the bid of Coastal Corrosion Control, Inc., Baton Rouge, Louisiana, for the Cathodic Protection -Ground Bed (relocating rectifier in Daphne), provided all specifications are met. Seconded by Councilmember Ford, motion passed unanimously. Identification: STATE OF ALABAMA: VEHICLE CONTRACT #T191 2003 MODEL YEAR VENDOR/MODEL: TOTAL PRICE: DELIVERY. BEN ATKINSON MOTORS INC. TALLASSEE ALABAMA ELEC DEPT $19,369.40 7-8 WEEKS FORD F250 REG CAB AND SERVICE BODY GAS DEPT $12,805.40 4-6 WEEKS CHEVROLET S-10 EXT CAB TRUCK GAS DEPT $19,163.40 7-8 WEEKS FORD F250 REG CAB AND SERVICE BODY GAS DEPT $21,309.40 7-8 WEEKS FORD F250 EXT CAB AND SERVICE BODY WATER DEPT $19,343.40 7-8 WEEKS FORD F250 REG CAB AND SERVICE BODY WATER DEPT $19,418.40 7-8 WEEKS FORD F250 REG CAB AND SERVICE BODY WATER DEPT $23,430.40 7-8 WEEKS FORD F250 EXT CAB AND SERVICE BODY W/CRANE It is recommended to accept these trucks from State of Alabama contract #T191. Aaron Norris — Electric Dept. Supt. , Steve Seay Gas Dept. Supt. Dan McCrory, Water/Sewer Dept. Supt., Clint Steadham, Assistant Purchasing Agent Councilmember Gentle moved to accept the low bid of Ben Atkinson Motors, Inc., Tallassee, Alabama, for the trucks listed above, provided all specifications are met. Geniece W. Johnson will secure financing of these trucks for 3 years by checking with the local banks. Seconded by Councilmember Ford, motion passed unanimously. Councilmember Ford moved to pay bills as presented. Seconded by Councilmember Gentle, motion passed unanimously. There being no further business to come before the City Council the meeting was J