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Home My WebLink About06-26-2006 Regular Meeting3862 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, 26 June 2006. Present were Acting Council President Michael A. Ford, Councilmembers: Debbie W. Quinn, Daniel Stankoski, and Cecil Christenberry; Mayor Timothy M. Kant, City Attorney Marion E. Wynne and City Clerk Geniece W. Johnson. Council President Robert C. Gentle was absent. There being a quorum present, Acting Council President Ford called the meeting to order. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited, and Rev. Kurt Lemire with Faith Baptist Church, gave the invocation. Councilmember Christenberry moved to approve minutes of the 12 June 2006, regular meeting. Seconded by Councilmember Quinn, motion passed unanimously by voice vote. Mayor's Comments and Staff Reports: John Baker with Thompson Engineering reported that the Municipal Pier project is ahead of schedule and on budget. The repairs for the Municipal Pier should be complete by mid December 2006. The Municipal Pier was damaged by Hurricane Ivan, 2004, and again damaged by Hurricane Katrina, 2005. Rose Forgarty, Finance Director, and Nancy Wilson City Treasurer presented the following power point presentation on the financial report for the Month of May 2006. No City Council action was required nor taken CITY OF FAIRHOPE CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 26, 2006 SUMMARY FINANCIAL REPORTS EIGHT MONTHS ENDED 5/31noo6 WATER/SEWER FUND smO summ INMO V=o — WIM n1ro. favv". wuo O T a � IIlpn 2WM ]e X, TOM WSWEVEIY &W,T. 3XQ.19 .AII.I.S 1w 1 ,...,., Slide 1 Slide 5 26 JUNE 2006 GENERALFUND IMCItM .Molt{ W1M1 W1M/ ) ME�aWM1 1W1N1�v.un l.n.MeN 1x16ao It]n,Ta ]A1sAT] uFaas I1,Tl1,fo1 MAW" tAW.616 uua RVEWM oxMIWm11 EAFaNw LIn,IM Slide 2 GAS FUND s.101(TIM IYOMTIM .11M.AN exvD MIMED IDOIM.N WIAN W1AY Morlo Es 670.491 6AU273 WAS CM QF W hM, us MI MT M.04 tPEMs[f IAIV: 13019A P.M TOTALOOSTMSAMNN .AI,In 3A02.110 UMMIMs(LD$q 643A77 Slide 3 ELECTRIC FUND 1 MO%TIM 1 MONTN FCgYI MIMED 61MED M.OMwM MIU06 MUFF I.EVEWM/ 4.01923I TAMA]. 1716,111 001T W MMMOT IA Z= ♦130Am AW.160 9XPON"s sA76A61 2A11AM (]1.AMq TOTAL oO$TAMPM69 71I30Ao1 IA.],sM EA Ws (LOU) 1,176AM Slide 4 3863 GOLF FUND 1 MOTON 1 MONTNI NT..A.. MMED V=0 ID.DA.AAM MUMS W1M6 MMVEWfs tAD1AM slQnl II6A6. MI►IN11. m,tM M.,M 1.11% MMMNOs 6.Ou) skm Slide 6 ALL FUNDS 1 MONTN WOMTN$ wI aN0lD 1NDE0 P—MMADM WM01 WUOs 1MKNUas 31.M7,m x.1I,,= IAMA6T 1sPE1NE1 WOW 24,71],]M 3AN206 McoE$s AEVENUE w (UMIatM)MI m L7I31M Slide 7 CASH BALANCE COMPARISON AT MAY 31, 2006 c1AU W PPDW M01RN FMtO ym WIMDW IMDI]D0. W11M06 DaM/MLIUIO ]Si,1]s ON FUIM ITt All lDAss IMAI. VACTW FUND 2"AD1 ],AM,sID tAn,61s MMTa FUND 3,111A16 ]XM.m 2,446= GM FUND 3es,661 M7AM Mean OAS TAX FUND M].m 2".157 2%110 CAFRALMMt A Ts(NCLIl066 umomMy FMOJ[CT AccDurtl IA,WT ]IMI 1A]].675 TOTAL-ALLFI K744.1M iswo.142 RADIAN 11WW FWD$ ]A1],1N IAWSs1 1,1N,1]6 FDAMMA/TT FIAA I DoAN 1,187.127 2.416.8% sALAIMEs ESDW01No MNNWD ANDwA FWO/ TA44,047 ) n Slide 8 • Mayor Kant reported that he received a call from Dr. Faron Hollinger Baldwin County School Board Superintendent. Dr. Hollinger asked that the two resolutions pertaining to the Performance Arts Center listed on the City Council agenda be withdrawn from the agenda and not be addressed by the City Council at this time. The bids for the Performance Arts Center Project came in at 15.5 million. Dr. Hollinger would like to review the bids before proceeding with this project. • Mayor Kant encourage the City Council to pass an ordinance placing a moratorium on the filing of subdivision applications within the city limits and the five -mile planning jurisdiction for a period of six (6) months to address the following items: M 26 June 2006 a. Traffic issues related to the widening of State Highway 181, and completion of County Road 13. b. Completion of updates to the City of Fairhope Comprehensive Plan C. Development of an Impact Fee Ordinance d. Development of a comprehensive drainage plan e. Development of additional requirements to protect sensitive environmental areas f. Review of existing subdivision regulations Mayor Kant also stated that we have had a change in staff and this will give us a change to catch our breath. However, nearly four thousand lots have already been approved and can be developed regardless of the moratorium. Mayor Kant presented Tom Odom as City of Fairhope Veteran of the Year. Mr. Odom retired from the National Guard in 1986. Mr. Odom continues to be involved with Veterans' organizations. Mr. Odom is responsible for the display of the flags on Veterans' Drive and in front of City Hall. He was also instrumental in the naming of Veterans' Drive. This is the second year that this prestigious award has been given. A Public Hearing was held as advertised on a proposed ordinance to amend Zoning Ordinance No. 1253. Councilmember Quinn introduced in writing Ordinance No. 1302, an ordinance to re -zone the property of Ray and Robin Lambert, from RA- Residential/Agriculture District to R-2 Medium Density Single Family Residential District. This property is located at 9271 Morphy Avenue, Fairhope, Alabama. 46-05-15- 0-000-003.593 Cedar Tree Estates Subdivision. No one present was opposed to the re- zoning request. In order to take immediate action Councilmember Quinn moved for immediate consideration. Seconded by Councilmember Christenberry, motion for immediate consideration passed unanimously by the following voice votes: AYE -Quinn, Stankoski, Christenberry and Ford. NAY -none. Councilmember Quinn then moved for final adoption of Ordinance No. 1302. Seconded by Councilmember Christenberry, motion for final adoption passed unanimously by the following voice vote: AYE- Quinn, Stankoski, Christenberry, and Ford. NAY -none. Councilmember Christenberry introduced in writing Ordinance No. 1303. An ordinance amending Ordinance No. 1256, Sewer Maintenance Section for connecting to the sewer main, adding Montrose Phase II and other parts of Montrose. In order to take immediate action Councilmember Christenberry moved for immediate consideration. Seconded by Councilmember Stankoski, motion for immediate consideration passed unanimously by the following voice votes: AYE -Quinn, Stankoski, Christenberry and Ford. NAY -none. Councilmember Stankoski then moved for final adoption of Ordinance No. 1303. Seconded by Councilmember Christenberry, motion for final adoption passed unanimously by the following voice vote: AYE- Quinn, Stankoski, Christenberry, and Ford. NAY -none :M' 26 June 2006 Acting Council President Councilmember Ford explained to the audience that the ordinance, declaring a moratorium on the filing of subdivision applications within the city limits and the five -mile planning jurisdiction for a period of six (6) months is not a public hearing. However, he would allow those with concerns and questions to speak. Council President Councilmember Ford called on Chris Gill with Hand Andall to explain the ordinance. Mr. Gill explained that the moratorium is asked to be put in place to addressed the following items: a. Traffic issues related to the widening of State Highway 181, and completion of County Road 13. b. Completion of updates to the City of Fairhope Comprehensive Plan c. Development of an Impact Fee Ordinance d. Development of a comprehensive drainage plan e. Development of additional requirements to protect sensitive environmental areas f. Review of existing subdivision regulations Mr. Gill also explained that if the City Council is able to resolve the issues listed above the City Council may lift the moratorium anytime prior to the 6 months. Several concern persons addressed the City Council expressing that they are in favor of the moratorium, and asked specific questions pertaining to their project(s). Mayor Kant stated that the moratorium will not affect condominiums within the city limits, but would affect condominiums outside the city limits. Joe Birindelli addressed the City Council expressing that a large contingency present applauds the City Council and appreciates the City Council for stopping to look at uncontrolled development. Councilmember Stankoski stated that he was in favor of the moratorium, and it is time to look at where we have been, where we are going, and where we want to be. Councilmember Stankoski also requested the City Administration to report to the City Council and the public on the progress of completing the above listed issues. Councilmember Christenberry introduced in writing Ordinance No. 1304. An ordinance relating to the subdivision regulations, declaring a moratorium on the filing of subdivision applications within the city limits and the five -mile planning jurisdiction for a period of six (6) months to address the following issues: :M 26 June 2006 a. Traffic issues related to the widening of State Highway 181, and completion of County Road 13. b. Completion of updates to the City of Fairhope Comprehensive Plan c. Development of an Impact Fee Ordinance d. Development of a comprehensive drainage plan e. Development of additional requirements to protect sensitive environmental areas f. Review of existing subdivision regulations In order to take immediate action Councilmember Stankoski moved for immediate consideration. Seconded by Councilmember Quinn, motion for immediate consideration passed unanimously by the following voice votes: AYE -Quinn, Stankoski, Christenberry and Ford. NAY -none. Councilmember Christenberry then moved for final adoption of Ordinance No. 1304. Seconded by Councilmember Quinn, motion for final adoption passed unanimously by the following voice vote: AYE- Quinn, Stankoski, Christenberry, and Ford. NAY -none Mayor Kant exited the dais at 6:33 p.m. Acting Council President Councilmember Ford called for a five minutes recess. The City Council resumed at 6:38 p.m. Councilmember Quinn introduced in writing, and moved for the adoption of the following resolution, a resolution authorizing Mayor Kant to execute an agreement between Sigma Communications, Inc. and the City of Fairhope, for the purchase of a reverse 911 system. Seconded by Councilmember Christenberry, motion passed unanimously by voice vote. 26 June 2006 RESOLUTION NO.1295-06 3867 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF FAIRHOPE, that Mayor, Timothy M. Kant is hereby authorized to execute an agreement between the City of Fairhope and Sigma Communication, Inc. for the purchase of a Reverse 911 Base System, including: • 8 port turn -key solution which includes all of the hardware, software, mapping, installation, training, 1st year support and maintenance. Total cost $25,000.00 • Including Optional Features: Guardian, Community Information Line, and HazMat/Explosive vehicle. Total cost $8,300.00 • Annual Support and Maintenance per annum (after year 1). Total cost $4,176.00 ADOPTED THIS DAY THE 26`" DAY OF June 2006. Attest: Geniece W. Johnson, City er Councilmember Christenberry introduced in writing, and moved for the adoption of the following resolution, a resolution authorizing Mayor Kant to take the necessary steps to declare the following property as surplus. The property is legally known as Lot 2 Clearpoint Subdivision, which formerly housed the post office in downtown Fairhope (across from Greer Grocery Store). Seconded by Councilmember Quinn, motion passed unanimously by voice vote. 26 June 2006 RESOLUTION NO. 1296-06 WHEREAS, Colony Square, LLC is the owner of a parcel of property in downtown Fairhope. It is the parcel which once housed the post office. The property is legally known as Lot 2 Clear Point Subdivision and is recoded with the Judge of Probate as such; and, WHEREAS, the property has a 10' X 89.5' portion cut out of it on the Section Street frontage and is part of the City's right-of-way. The remainder of the property, approximately 30' has direct frontage on Section Street; and, Whereas, the Colony Square, LLC plans to redevelop the property, and would like to enter negotiations with the City and begin the process of acquisition of this 10' X 89.5' parcel. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF FAIRHOPE, that Mayor, Timothy M. Kant is hereby authorized to take the necessary step to declare the following property as surplus. The property is legally known as Lot 2 Clearpoint Subdivision, which formerly housed the post office in downtown Fairhope, located at 76 South Section Street. ADOPTED THIS DAY THE 26`h DAY OF June 2006. Attest: eniece W. Johnson, City r Councilmember Christenberry moved for the approval of Site Plan Review, property owner's, Fairhope Development LLC, Site Plan for an office building located on the southeast corner of Fairhope Avenue and Lottie Lane. Seconded by Councilmember Quinn, motion passed unanimously by voice vote. :.' 26 June 2006 Street Committee Chairperson, Councilmember Stankoski reported on the status of the following issues: 1. Status of Corte traffic survey. Mr. Gentle is going to re -contact Mr. Corte on this survey so the matter of Woodlands/Highway 98, Triangle Survey/Parker Road /State Highway 104/ can be resolved with Alabama Department of Transportation input. 2. Status of traffic survey on traffic light at Oak and Section. At this intersection, we are trying to avoid installing a traffic light. A crosswalk should be installed and possibly install a median with trees. Pedestrian Sign may be posted to let people know we are pedestrian friendly. 3. Final status report regarding traffic signal at Ingleside and Morphy, the light is up and working. 4. Chief Browning would like input on several traffic requests — This list was referred to the Mayor and staff. 5. Quail Creek Drive speeding issue was revisited — The Street Committee recommends referring this issue back to the Chief of Police, Chris Browning for study and/or action. Councilmember Christenberry moved for the approval of Change Order # 1 to Sunstone Masonry, Inc. for two interior walls at the New Field House. Increasing the contract by $1,300.00. Seconded by Councilmember Stankoski, motion passed unanimously by voice. Councilmember Quinn moved to accept the State bid of Southland International Trucks for the purchase of an international 4200 SBA 4x2 water truck fro Public Works. Total cost of this truck will be $46,500.00 and the $1,070.000.00 loan money will fund the truck. Seconded by Councilmember Christenberry, motion passed unanimously by voice vote There being no further business to come before the City Council the meeting was duly adjourned at 6:45 p.m. Michael . Ford, Acting Council President W. Johnson, Ci