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Home My WebLink About05-22-2006 Regular Meeting3850 STATE OF ALABAMA )( 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, 22 May 2006. Present were Council President Robert C. Gentle, Councilmembers: Debbie W. Quinn, Cecil Christenberry, and Michael A. Ford; Mayor Timothy M. Kant, City Attorney Marion E. Wynne and City Clerk Geniece W. Johnson. Councilmember Daniel Stankoski was absent. There being a quorum present, Council President Gentle called the meeting to order. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited, and Marion E. Wynne City Attorney, gave the invocation. Councilmember Christenberry moved to approve minutes of the 11 May 2006, regular meeting. Seconded by Councilmember Stankoski, motion passed unanimously by voice vote. Council President called on Councilmember Ford to comment on the H. L. "Sonny" Callahan Airport Fairhope Festival of Flight Runway dedication — Fly -In and open House held on Saturday, May 20, 2006. Councilmember Ford stated that more then 7,500 people attended this event, and there were over 50 planes on display. Governor Bob Riley, Senator Joe Bonner, and former Senator H.L. "Sonny" Callahan was in attendance. The Ribbon cutting was handled by having a plane to fly in and cut the ribbon with the wing of the plane. The Airport Authority are to be commenced on this event and their work. Mayor's Comments and Staff Reports: • Rose Forgarty, Finance Director, gave a financial report for the Month of April 2006. No City Council action was required nor taken. Councilmember Christenberry moved for final adoption of Ordinance No. 1301. An Ordinance to zone the property of Stone Creek, LLC to a Planned Unit Development concurrent with annexation into the City of Fairhope. This property is located north of Stone Creek Subdivision, west of State Highway 181 (aka County Road 27), Fairhope, Alabama. Parcel contains 63.61 acres more or less. 46-07-26-0-000-002.000 North Village at Stone Creek. This ordinance was introduced and a Public Hearing held May 11, 2006. Seconded by Councilmember Stankoski, motion for final adoption passed unanimously by the following voice vote: AYE- Stankoski, Christenberry, Ford, and Gentle. NAY -Quinn. 3851 22 May 2006 The resolution to accept the public streets, public right-of-way, and all of Fairhope's public utilities within Sedgefield Phase I Subdivision for maintenance was pull from the agenda. Public Works Director Jennifer Fidler addressed the City Council and explained that one item on the punch list was to not have standing water in the retention ponds for more than 72 hours. Ms. Fidler inspected the retention ponds and one pond was still holding water, there has not been any rain in the pass week or more. Ms. Fidler further stated that standing water bread mosquitoes. This item will be placed back on the next City Council agenda if the retention pond is corrected. Councilmember Ford stated that he has voted for the library five times, and thanked Dr. Wiseman for stating that Councilmember Ford was not against the library. Councilmember Ford further stated that he is against going over for finance amount agreed upon by the City. Council President Gentle stated that this change order is from alternate # 7 that was bid originally and is now being accepted. Councilmember Christenberry moved to approve Change Order #4 for the Library Project — Walcott, Adams & Verneuille to complete upstairs, increasing the contract by $301,392.13. Seconded by Councilmember Quinn, motion passed by the following voice votes: AYE - Quinn, Stankoski, Christenberry, and Gentle. NAY -Ford. Councilmember Quinn moved to grant the request of the Eastern Shore Chamber of Commerce, requesting permission to block streets for the annual Arts and Crafts Festival on March 16, 17, and 18, 2007. Seconded by Councilmember Christenberry. Councilmember Quinn amended her motion to include that the Chamber must have final approval by Chief Browning for the placement of the booths. Again Seconded by Councilmember Christenberry, motion passed unanimously by voice vote. Tony Chavers addressed the City Council requesting permission to operate a kayak rental stand on the beach next to the pier. This business would be opened Wednesday thru Sunday 10:00 a.m. — 6:00 p.m., and run during the months of June thru August. Marion E. Wynne asked Mr. Chavers to furnish the City with proof of insurance. Councilmember Ford explained that Mr. Chavers' request is not an exclusive approval. Council President Gentle inquired if Mr. Chavers will be paying rent, and expressed concerns as to what is the beach being turned into. Mayor Kant explained that this is not the first time that the City has approved small businesses along the pier area in the past. Mayor Kant looks at this as offering another service not offered by the City. Councilmember Quinn moved to grant the request of Tony Chavers. Seconded by Councilmember Christenberry, motion passed unanimously by voice vote. K8w 22 May 2006 City Council reviewed an application for a Restaurant Liquor License by Michael Dean Maxwell dba Woody's Bar BQ Express, 365 South Greeno Road, Fairhope, Alabama. Councilmember Christenberry moved to approve the issuance of the license. Seconded by Councilmember Quinn, motion passed unanimously by voice vote. Identification: "WOOD POLES -YOUNG ST. FEEDERS" Bids to be received: May 12, 2006 at: 2:00 p.m. Wood Utility Poles to be used for the Young Street Feeder Line. VENDOR: TOTAL PRICE. DELIVERY: Baldwin Pole & Piling, Bay Minette, AL $14,172.00 30-Days Brown Wood Preserving, Pensacola, FL $15,090.00 30-Da s Nationwide Utility Poles & Supply, Brierfield, AL $16,135.51 30-Days It is recommended to accept the low bid of Baldwin Pole & Piling, Bay Minette, AL for a total price of $14,172.00. All specifications have been met. Aaron Norris, Electrical Supt. Wayne Smith, Purchasing Agent Councilmember Quinn moved to approve the low bid of Baldwin Pole & Piling, Bay Minette, Alabama, provided all specifications are met. Seconded by Councilmember Stankoski, motion passed unanimously by voice vote. This purchase will be funded by the Electric Capital Improvement Fund aka Fuel Adjustment Fund. The City Council will call a Special City Council meeting to be held on Friday, June 9, 2006 at 9:30 a.m., to go into Executive Session for an update on lawsuits against the City. Councilmember Stankoski announced that the Sister City Committee will meet on June 1, 2006, in the City Hall Conference room at 5:00 p.m.. There being no further business to come before the City Council the meeting was duly adjourned at 5:50 p.m. Robert C. Gentle, Council President Geniece W. Johnson, Jerk