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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-11-2003 Regular MeetingSTATE OF ALABAMA )( 3162 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, August 11, 2003. Present were Mayor Timothy M. Kant, Councilmembers: Robert C. Gentle, Debbie W. Quinn, Pauline Anders, and Cecil Christenberry; City Attorney Marion E. Wynne, and City Clerk Geniece W. Johnson. Councilmember Michael A. Ford 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 Anders moved to approve minutes of the 24 July 2003, regular meeting. Seconded by Councilmember Gentle, motion passed unanimously. Councilmember Quinn introduced in writing, and so moved for the adoption of the following resolution, a resolution authorizing Mayor Kant to execute an agreement between the City of Fairhope and Moore Engineering Company for engineering services for the Pier Street Boat Ramp Parking Lot (Phase III repairs). Seconded by Councilmember Anders, motion passed unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 979-03 BE IT RESOLVED that Mayor Timothy M. Kant is hereby authorized to execute an agreement between the City of Fairhope and Moore Engineering Company for engineering services for the Pier Street Boat Ramp Parking Lot (Phase III repairs) Adopted This 11 `h Day of August 2003. Attest: "GenieceW4VZJo�sonC', k /Treasurer 11 August 2003 3163 City Council reviewed an application for a Restaurant Liquor License by Dolly K. Pierce, dba Trattoria, located at 61 North Section Street, Fairhope, Alabama. Councilmember Gentle moved to approve the issuance of the license. Seconded by Councilmember Quinn, motion passed unanimously. City Council reviewed an application for a Restaurant Liquor License by Gayle Dyess Wood, dba The Pub, located at 311 Fairhope Avenue, Fairhope, Alabama. Councilmember Quinn moved to approve the issuance of the license. Seconded by Councilmember Anders, motion passed unanimously. City Council reviewed an application for a Special Retail License (One time event) by James A Ketchum, dba Andree's Wine Cheese & Things, Inc., located at 403 Fairhope Avenue, Fairhope, Alabama. Councilmember Gentle moved to approve the issuance of the license. Seconded by Councilmember Anders, motion passed unanimously. Councilmember Quinn moved to grant the request of Mike Lyons, requesting permission to close the eastern half of De La Mare Avenue at noon on Saturday, October 181h for the South Baldwin United Way's Fairhope Festival of Wine and Art. Seconded by Councilmember Gentle, motion passed unanimously. Jennifer Fidler, Public Works Director, addressed the City Council to report on the life of the landfill. Ms. Fidler reported that currently there is another layer that can be used on the landfill. The life expectancy is anywhere between one to five years. Ms. Fidler also reported that there is about 42,000 cubic yards hauled into the landfill annually. This amounts to 2,100 loads, approximately, 1,575 of the loads are limb and leaf material. Those loads could be hauled somewhere else and expand the life of the landfill. To do that would mean separating the material at the time of pickup and currently, the City does not have the manpower to do this. If the City hauled all material to a landfill in the county, the cost would be approximately $300,000 annually, that includes tipping, shipping and hauling fees. If the residents of Fairhope had to pay for this service, they would pay over $3.00 per household per month. Currently, the City spends $50,000.00 maintaining the Construction and Debris landfill. The City saves approximately $250,000 annually by owning its down landfill. Ms. Fidler reported that she had not found a suitable alternative location for another C&D landfill. 11 August 2003 3164 The Recycling Committee is in the process of studying the current waste management system. Ms. Fidler will be working with the Recycling Committee in exploring future options for the City's waste disposal. Eddie Boyett, Recreation Director, addressed the City Council and reported on the expense costs of running the new swimming pool. Mr. Boyett reported that the City will possibly breakeven with this project. The Revenues are estimated at $60,000.00 and the Revenues are estimated at $79,600.00. The number of life Guards for the pool will be on a as needed basis. The new pool is expected to open in mid September or October 2003. Eddie Boyett, Recreation Director, addressed the City Council and reported on the status of the Skateboarder's Park. Mr. Boyett reported that the City is currently reapplying for a grant for the Skateboarder's Park. It was found out at a later date that the City must own the land for a Skateboarder's Park; therefore, the possible location for such park will be Volanta Ball Park South near the restrooms. Councilmember Gentle moved to pay bills as presented. Seconded by Councilmember Anders, motion passed unanimously. There being no further business, Mayor Kant adjourned the meeting at 5:55 p.m., until 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, August 13th, in the Council Chamber, at which time the Council will canvass the results of the 2003 Special Municipal Election — Cable Services, to be held on Tuesday, August 12th.