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Home My WebLink About01-12-2004 Regular MeetingSTATE OF ALABAMA X 3243 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, 12 January 2004. Present were Mayor Timothy M. Kant, Councilmembers: Robert C. Gentle, Michael A. Ford, Debbie W. Quinn, Pauline Anders, and Cecil Christenberry; and City Clerk/Treasurer Geniece W. Johnson. City Attorney Marion E. Wynne was absent. There being a quorum present, Mayor Kant called the meeting to order. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited, and Kevin Hempfleng, Fire Chief, gave the invocation. Councilmember Gentle moved to approve minutes of the 22 December 2004, regular meeting. Seconded by Councilmember Quinn, motion passed unanimously. The new Volunteer Fire Department Officers for 2004 were recognized: Fire Chief Kevin Hempfleng, I" Assistant Chief Jimmy Cluster, 2°a Assistant Chief Chris Ellis, Secretary Mike Weston, Treasurer Dan McCrory. Chief Hempfleng announced that Mike Weston received Firefighter of the Year. A Public Hearing was held as advertised on a proposed ordinance to amend the Zoning Ordinance No. 557. Councilmember Anders introduced in writing Ordinance No. 1194. The Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval of this ordinance. No one present was opposed to the amendment, an ordinance to re -zone the property of Betty Rejczyk from R2-Single Family Residential to 133A — Tourist Resort Lodging District. This property is located at 202 South Mobile Street, Fairhope, Alabama. In order to take immediate action Councilmember Anders moved for immediate consideration. Seconded by Councilmember Christenberry, motion for immediate consideration passed unanimously by the following votes: AYE -Gentle, Ford, Quinn, Kant, Christenberry, and Anders. NAY -none. Councilmember Gentle moved for final adoption of Ordinance No. 1194 subject to site plan approval for parking. Seconded by Councilmember Anders, motion for final adoption passed unanimously by the following votes: AYE -Gentle, Ford, Quinn, Kant, Christenberry, and Anders. NAY -none. 12 January 2004 3244 Councilmember Gentle introduced in writing a proposed ordinance to repeal Ordinance No. 993 monthly salary for Mayor and City Council. This proposed ordinance will layover for final adoption until next regular city council meeting. Councilmember Gentle introduced in writing a proposed ordinance to amend the water tap/connection fees, amending Ordinance No. 953. This proposed ordinance will layover for final adoption until next regular city council meeting. Councilmember Anders introduced in writing, and moved for the adoption of the following resolution, a resolution authorizing Mayor Kant to execute an amendment to the architect agreement between the City of Fairhope and Walcott Adams Verneuille by changing the compensation for basic services to a lump sum of $316,000.00, and by adding Interior Design Services for the new Public Library Project. Seconded by Councilmember Quinn, motion passed by the following votes: AYE -Gentle, Ford, Quinn, Anders, and Christenberry NAY -none, ABSTAIN- Kant. RESOLUTION NO. 1002-04 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FAIRHOPE, ALABAMA, that Timothy M. Kant is hereby authorized to amend the architect agreement between the City of Fairhope and Walcott Adams Verneuille by changing the compensation for basic services to a lump sum not to exceed $316,000.00 and by adding Interior Design Services for the Fairhope Public Library Project. Adopted this 121h Day of January , 2004 E Ti thy NA Kant, Mayor Attest: Geniece W. Johnson, Cir'2��reasurer Councilmember Gentle 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 Geotechnical Engineering for the soil borings required for the Fairhope Public Library Project at the cost of $8,600.00. Seconded by Councilmember Ford, motion passed unanimously. 12 January 2004 RESOLUTION NO.1103-04 3245 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FAIRHOPE, ALABAMA, that Timothy M. Kant is hereby authorized to execute an agreement between the City of Fairhope and Geotechnical Engineering for the soil borings required for the Fairhope Public Library Project - $8,600.00. Adopted this 121h Day of January 52004 w.. imothy . Kant, Mayor Attest: Geniece W. Johnson, Ci redlireasurer Councilmember Gentle moved to grant Change Order Request #2 by W.E. Davis & Sons Construction, for the Justice Center, increasing the contract by $4,235.85 for the final revision of changes. Seconded by Councilmember Anders, motion passed unanimously. Councilmember Christenberry moved to grant Change Order Request #3 by W.E. Davis & Sons Construction, for the Justice Center, decreasing the contract by $3,735.00 for work performed directly by the City of Fairhope. Seconded by Councilmember Quinn, motion passed unanimously. Councilmember Gentle moved to grant Change Order Request #1 by Adrian L, Johnson, Inc. increasing the contract by $21,964.00 for the new warehouse project, gas collection system. Seconded by Councilmember Ford, motion passed unanimously. Councilmember Ford moved to grant Change Order Request #2 by Adrian L. Johnson, Inc. increasing the contract by $6,870.00 for the new warehouse project extra rebar required for gas collection system proposal. Seconded by Councilmember Gentle, motion passed unanimously. City Council reviewed an application for a Restaurant Liquor License by Robert L. Donlon, dba Wintzell's Oyster House, located at 805 South Mobile Street, Fairhope, Alabama. Councilmember Quinn moved to approve the issuance of the license. Seconded by Councilmember Ford, motion passed unanimously. 12 January 2004 3246 Councilmember Anders moved to make the following appointments to the Board of Adjustment and Appeals: *Appointment to complete Susan Cunningham's term ending 1/2005—Ray Clark *Alternate member to replace Ray Clark — term ends 8/2006 — Cathy Slagle *Alternate member to fill vacant — 3-year term 1/04 — 1/07 — Becky Lundberg Seconded by Councilmember Christenberry, motion passed unanimously. Councilmember Anders moved to grant the request of Fairhope High School Band requesting permission to block streets to hold a 5K (3.1miles) run and 1 mile fun run on Saturday, May 8, 2004, during their second High School Jazz Competition and Music Festival on the Fairhope Faulkner Campus. Seconded by Councilmember Gentle, motion passed unanimously. Councilmember Ford moved to grant the request of Children of the World requesting permission to host a traditional Chinese Parade through the streets of Fairhope on Saturday, January 17, 2004, at 2:00 p.m. Seconded by Councilmember Quinn, motion passed unanimously. Mayor Kant appointed the following committee to look into the request by Marietta Johnson School requesting the City of Fairhope to form a Sister City Committee. Chairperson Councilmember Anders, Councilmember Gentle, Councilmember Christenberry and Planning and Building Superintendent Christopher Baker. This committee is to report back to the City Council regarding the particulars involved in forming a Sister City Committee. Councilmember Anders 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 duly adjourned at 6:05 p.m. tn-Athy M. Y ant, Mayor JI Geniece W. Johnson,,C' Treasurer