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STATE OF ALABAMA )(
COUNTY OF BALDWIN )(
The City Council, City of Fairhope, met in regular session at
6:00 p.m., Fairhope Municipal Complex Council Chamber,
161 North Section Street, Fairhope, Alabama 36532, on
Monday, 14 December 2009.
Present were Council President Lonnie L. Mixon, Councilmembers: Debbie
W. Quinn, Daniel Stankoski, Michael A. Ford, and Rick Kingrea, Mayor Timothy M.
Kant, City Attorney Marion E. Wynne, and City Clerk Lisa A. Hanks.
There being a quorum present, Council President Mixon called the meeting to
order. The invocation was given by Reverend Mike McKnight, pastor at Fairhope
United Methodist Church, and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Council
President Mixon asked if there were any corrections to the minutes from the 23
November 2009, regular meeting. Councilmember Quinn replied that on the third
from the last page in the minutes, in the Grandman Triathlon request, the City of
Fairhope did not waive any fees. He then stated if there are no other corrections, the
minutes stand approved as corrected.
Council President Mixon asked if there were any corrections to the minutes
from the 23 November 2009, work session. He then stated if there are no corrections,
the minutes stand approved as written.
Council President Mixon stated on behalf of the City Council and the City of
Fairhope we offer condolences to Mike Ford for the loss of his brother. He said our
thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Sherry Sullivan made the following announcements:
• The City of Fairhope will be closed next Thursday and Friday for the
Christmas Holidays, December 24 and December 25, 2009.
• The City of Fairhope New Year Eve Celebration, December 31, 2009 in
Downtown Fairhope.
• The City of Fairhope will also be closed on January 1, 2010, New Years Day.
Council President Mixon announced that they needed to amend the agenda by
adding on the request to authorize the purchase of City Sketches per contract with
Nall Printing.
Councilmember Ford moved to address the above -mentioned item not on the
printed agenda. Seconded by Councilmember Stankoski, motion passed unanimously
by voice vote.
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Councilmember Stankoski presented the following proclamation on behalf of
the Fairhope City Council to Chief of Police Bill Press:
FROM THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FAIRHOPE
PROCLAMATION TO COMMEND THE SERVICE PERFORMED
BY THE FAIRHOPE POLICE DEPARTMENT AND THOSE AGENCIES WHO
ASSISTED IN THE STANDOFF ON NOVEMBER 24, 2009
WHEREAS, ON NOVEMBER 24, 2009 AT 4:07 A.M., FAIRHOPE POLICE
DEPARTMENT RECEIVED A DISPATCH CALL OF A DISTRESSED INDIVIDUAL
WHICH RESULTED IN AN OVER SIX HOUR "STAND-OFF" BETWEEN THIS
INDIVIDUAL AND VARIOUS LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES; AND
WHEREAS, THE FAIRHOPE POLICE DEPARTMENT ACTED IN A VERY
PROFESSIONAL MANNER RESOLVING THIS SITUATION AND BRINGING IT TO A
PEACEFUL END WITHOUT HARM BEING INFLICTED TO ANY INDIVIDUAL
INVOLVED.
WHEREAS, THE FAIRHOPE POLICE DEPARTMENT WAS ASSISTED BY
VARIOUS CITY OF FAIRHOPE DEPARTMENTS, FAIRHOPE VOLUNTEER FIRE
DEPARTMENT, BALDWIN COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT, MOBILE FBI,
DAPHNE POLICE DEPARTMENT, FOLEY POLICE DEPARTMENT, ATF, STATE
FIRE MARSHALL AND LOCAL BUSINESSES.
NOW THEREFORE, WE, THE FAIRHOPE CITY COUNCIL, DO HEREBY
COMMEND AND RECOGNIZE BY THIS PROCLAMATION THE SERVICE
PERFORMED BY THE FAIRHOPE POLICE DEPARTMENT AND THOSE AGENCIES
WHO ASSISTED IN THIS SITUATION, AND EXPRESS OUR SINCERE
APPRECIATION TO THEM FOR THEIR EXEMPLARY SERVICE AND DEDICATED
SERVICE TO OUR COMMUNITY.
Chief Press thanked the FBI and recognized all of the individuals in his department,
other agencies, and other City departments for their help in the standoff. He said we
used sound police procedures and practices. We should be thankful that no one was
injured or killed. The City of Fairhope should be proud of its Police Department.
Chief Press stated he specially thanked Gregg Mims and the City Council for all of
their support.
A Public Hearing was held as advertised to approve the issuance of the Bonds
to refund certain outstanding debt incurred to finance improvements and additions to
and equipment for Thomas Hospital, and (ii) the location and nature of the System
Facilities in the City of Fairhope, Alabama.
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Council President Mixon opened the Public Hearing at 6:17 p.m.
Joe Denton, CFO of Infirmary Health Services, Inc., addressed the City Council and
explained this public hearing is a 501(c)(3) requirement. He stated that the City of
Fairhope would not be financially liable for this debt, but has to authorize the
issuance of bonds when there are facilities in the municipality. The bonds are to
restructure the existing debt and we are not taking on additional debt.
No one present opposed the issuance of the Bonds for Infirmary Health the benefit of
Infirmary Health Services, Inc. and its affiliates, the Public Hearing closed at 6:19
p.m.
Councilmember Kingrea moved to approve Timothy M. Kant and Debbie
Quinn to attend the 2010 Congressional City Conference, March 13-17, 2010 and to
approve Timothy M. Kant to attend the American Planning Association National
Conference, April 10 — 13, 2010, New Orleans, Louisiana. Seconded by
Councilmember Stankoski, motion passed by the following voice votes: AYE —
Stankoski, Mixon, Ford, and Kingrea. NAY — None. Councilmember Quinn recused
herself.
Councilmember Stankoski introduced in writing, and moved for the adoption
of the following resolution, a resolution approving the issuance of the Bonds to
finance improvements and additions for Infirmary Health System, Inc. Seconded by
Councilmember Quinn, motion passed unanimously by voice vote.
RESOLUTION NO. 1598-09
WHEREAS, Infirmary Health System Special Care Facilities Financing Authority of
Mobile, a public corporation organized under the laws of the State of Alabama (the
"Authority"), proposes to issue its revenue bonds in an amount not to exceed $350,000,000
(the "Bonds"). The Bonds will be issued to provide financing for the benefit of Infirmary
Health System, Inc. ("IHS") and its affiliates, Mobile Infirmary Association ("Mobile
Infirmary"), Gulf Health Hospitals, Inc. ("Gulf Health") and Infirmary Health Hospitals, Inc.
("Infirmary Hospitals"). IHS and its affiliates (collectively referred to as the "IHS System
Affiliates") operate health care facilities in Mobile and Baldwin Counties; and
WHEREAS, the Bonds may be issued in a single series or in two or more series over
a period ending December 1, 2012; and
WHEREAS, proceeds of the Bonds will be used to refund certain outstanding debt
or bonds of the IHS System Affiliates incurred or issued to finance the costs of acquiring,
constructing, improving, expanding, renovating, equipping or furnishing the various acute
care hospital and outpatient facilities (collectively the "System Facilities") of the IHS System
Affiliates. The System Facilities include: (i) Mobile Infirmary Medical Center located at 5
Mobile Infirmary Circle (near Springhill Avenue and Mobile Infirmary Boulevard), in
Mobile, Alabama; (ii) Thomas Hospital, located at 750 Morphy Avenue in Fairhope,
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Alabama; (iii) Thomas Medical Center located at 27961 U.S. Highway 98 in Daphne,
Alabama; (iv) North Baldwin Infirmary located at 1815 Hand Avenue in Bay Minette,
Alabama; (v) Infirmary Eastern Shore Outpatient Center located at 7101 Highway 90 in
Daphne, Alabama; and (vi) Infirmary West and Infirmary LTAC Hospital located at 5600
Girby Road and 5644 Girby Road, respectively, in Mobile, Alabama.
WHEREAS, the proceeds of the Bonds will be loaned to one or more of the IHS
System Affiliates pursuant to one or more loan agreements between the Authority and IHS
System Affiliates. The loan agreements will provide for loan payments by one or more of the
IHS System Affiliates in amounts sufficient to pay debt service on the Bonds when due. The
Bonds will be limited obligations of the Authority and will be payable solely from the loan
payments by the IHS System Affiliates to the Authority. The Bonds will not be general
obligations of the Authority and will not in any way constitute a debt, liability or obligation
of the State of Alabama or any political subdivision of the State of Alabama, including
without limitation the political subdivisions holding the hearings described above or the
political subdivisions where the System Facilities are located. The Bonds will not be payable
from any tax revenues; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing concerning the proposed issuance of the Bonds was
held in Council Chambers at City Hall in the City of Fairhope at 6:00 p.m. on Monday,
December 14, 2009; notice of such hearing was given by publication in The Mobile Press
Register on November 29, 2009, and such hearing provided an opportunity for persons with
different views on the proposed issuance of the Bonds and the location and nature of the
bond -financed facilities to express their views, both orally and in writing.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF
THE CITY OF FAIRHOPE, ALABAMA that they hereby approve (i) the issuance of the
Bonds to refund certain outstanding debt incurred to finance improvements and additions to
and equipment for Thomas Hospital, and (ii) the location and nature of the System Facilities
in the City of Fairhope, Alabama, in accordance with the foregoing proposal of the Authority.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FAIRHOPE, ALABAMA, this 14th day of December, 2009.
ATTEST:
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1isa�T.anks, City Clerk
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Mayor Kant addressed the City Council and requested approval to present a
Comprehensive List for Purchases in Alabama State Department of Purchasing bid
list. This list will consist of items over the $7,500 limit and be submitted for approval
at the next City Council meeting. There were no objections from the City Council for
Mayor Kant to present this list at the next meeting.
Councilmember Kingrea brought up the issue of recording the meetings of the
City Council and the Planning Commission. We need the record accurate and the
ability to go back to what was said and not said. There were questions raised at the
last Planning Commission meeting regarding minutes not being accurate. He asked
the City Council to think about this issue and stated he would be bringing back a
resolution to start recording the meetings in some way. Council President Mixon said
they would discuss same at the work session prior to the next meeting.
Councilmember Quinn mentioned she had spoken with Dr. Harvey and will be
back in touch with him after the New Year. Council President Mixon said we need to
put off this issue until after the election for the County Sales Tax by the Baldwin
County Commission.
Councilmember Quinn brought up a question for Mayor Kant regarding a
light that was put up at Sea Cliff and Main Street. There have been several
complaints of the light being too bright. Councilmember Quinn stated she asked
Chief Press to look into this matter and do a study. Mayor Kant replied that citizens
donated the money for the light and requested it to be put up.
Chief Press said that Officer Jimmy Davis had already looked into this issue. Officer
Davis said the Police Department had received some complaints on the light being
too bright and in his opinion the light is too bright. Scott Sligh, Electric Department
Supervisor, stated that the light is too low to the ground and the pole was already
purchased when asked to install it. Council President Mixon asked City
Administrator Gregg Mims to look into the legality of this issue and how to correct
the problem.
City Administrator Gregg Mims addressed the City Council regarding the
following items:
1. Mentioned the e-mail he sent to the Mayor and Councilmembers with
copies of the contracts that the City of Gulf Shores and Daphne approved
with Dr. Ira Harvey. These contracts can be used as a guide if the City of
Fairhope moves forward with a contract with Dr. Harvey.
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2. Working on Zoning Ordinance amendments.
3. In the second meeting in January, we will have a resolution regarding
prequalifying of professional services.
4. Requested that the resolution listed under 9.c.) be changed from
presenting to City Council by the second meeting in January to presenting
to City Council within 90 days after approval date.
5. Explained that the request for bid solicitation under 9.p.)3.a. for the
roof at the Nix Center was for $40,000 not $60,000 as stated on the
enclosed memo.
Councilmember Kingrea asked; where do we stand on our permit checklist. Jonathan
Smith, Director of Planning and Building, replied we are refining the checklist that
we have been using in the past and trying to make it better.
Council President Mixon asked Gregg Mims to work with Councilmember Kingrea
on the Zoning and Tree Ordinance.
Councilmember Ford introduced in writing, and moved for the adoption of the
following resolution, a resolution to award Bid for the Wheel Loader Three Year
Lease for Public Works (Bid No. 024-09). Seconded by Councilmember Kingrea,
motion passed unanimously by voice vote.
Councilmember Quinn questioned; how are we going to pay for this item and
mentioned the General Fund borrowed money from the Electric Department. City
Treasurer Nancy Wilson replied we have a loan for capital improvements that comes
due in April and we are going to renew this loan. Ms. Wilson also mentioned our
"due to froms" and stated the General Fund did not borrow from the Electric.
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RESOLUTION NO. 1587-09
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF FAIRHOPE,
ALABAMA, as follows:
[ 1 ] That the City of Fairhope did request, receive, and open bids for a Three Year Lease for a
Wheel Loader for the Public Works Department (Bid Number 024-09) at 555 South Section
Street in the City of Fairhope offices, Fairhope, Alabama.
[2] At the appointed time and place, the following bids were opened and tabulated as follows:
Please see attached Bid Tabulation for Three Year Lease
for a Wheel Loader for the Public Works Department
[3] After evaluating the bid proposals with the required bid specifications, Pittman Tractor,
with the total bid proposal of $89,448.84, is now awarded the bid for Three Year Lease for a
Wheel Loader for the Public Works Department
Adopted on this 14`h day of December, 2009
Attest:
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Councilmember Kingrea introduced in writing, and moved for the adoption of
the following resolution, a resolution to purchase a Trash Truck Chassis for Public
Works from the Alabama State Department of Purchasing bid list. Seconded by
Councilmember Ford, motion passed unanimously by voice vote.
RESOLUTION NO. 1588-09
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF
FAIRHOPE, ALABAMA, as follows:
[ 1 ] That the City of Fairhope has voted to purchase a Trash Truck Chassis for Public
Works and the type of vehicle needed is on the Alabama State Department of
Purchasing bid list and therefore does not have to be let out for bid; and
[2] The following is the Alabama State Department of Purchasing contract
information:
International Truck Chassis — Dual Fuel
Adopted on this 14th day of December, 2009
Attest:
'/_-_ . / d- r -'
isa A Hanks, City Clerk
Councilmember Ford introduced in writing, and moved for the adoption of the
following resolution, a resolution to purchase a Refuse Truck Chassis for Public
Works from the Alabama State Department of Purchasing bid list. Seconded by
Councilmember Kingrea, motion passed unanimously by voice vote.
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RESOLUTION NO. 1589-09
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF FAIRHOPE,
ALABAMA, as follows:
[ 1 ] That the City of Fairhope has voted to purchase a Refuse Truck Chassis for Public
Works and the type of vehicle needed is on the Alabama State Department of
Purchasing bid list and therefore does not have to be let out for bid; and
[2] The following is the Alabama State Department of Purchasing contract
information:
Refuse Truck Chassis
Adopted on this 14th day of December, 2009
M. Vant,' Mayor
Attest:
Ll-fi'slau-'XT. Hanks, City Clerk
Councilmember Kingrea introduced in writing, and moved for the adoption of
the following resolution, a resolution to purchase three Garbage Truck Chassis for
Public Works from the Alabama State Department of Purchasing bid list. Seconded
by Councilmember Ford, motion passed unanimously by voice vote.
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RESOLUTION NO. 1590-09
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF FAIRHOPE,
ALABAMA, as follows:
[ 1 ] That the City of Fairhope has voted to purchase Three Garbage Truck Chassis for
Public Works and the type of vehicles needed are on the Alabama State Department
of Purchasing bid list and therefore does not have to be let out for bid; and
[2] The following is the Alabama State Department of Purchasing contract
information:
Garbage Truck Chassis
Adopted on this 14th day of December, 2009
Attest:
isa A. Hanks, / ity Clerk
Councilmember Stankoski introduced in writing, and moved for the adoption
of the following resolution, a resolution to purchase a Leafsucker Truck for Public
Works from the Alabama State Department of Purchasing bid list. Seconded by
Councilmember Ford, motion passed by the following voice votes: AYE — Stankoski,
Mixon, Ford, and Kingrea. NAY — Quinn.
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RESOLUTION NO. 1591-09
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF FAIRHOPE,
ALABAMA, as follows:
[ 1 ] That the City of Fairhope has voted to purchase Leafsucker Truck for Public
Works and the type of vehicle needed is on the Alabama State Department of
Purchasing bid list and therefore does not have to be let out for bid; and
[2] The following is the Alabama State Department of Purchasing contract
information:
Leafsucker Truck
Adopted on this 14th day of December, 2009
Attest:
isa . Hanks, City Clerk
Councilmember Kingrea introduced in writing, and moved for the adoption of
the following resolution, a resolution to purchase services to clean the HVAC
ductwork for Police Department and seconded by Councilmember Ford.
Councilmember Kingrea stated this item is not budgeted and we should send to the
Financial Advisory Committee ("FAC"). Councilmember Ford asked if there were
health issues. Chief Press replied some of the dispatchers have been gasping for
breath and this is a health issue. Council President Mixon stated we will put this on
the FAC agenda for the December 28, 2009 meeting.
Councilmember Kingrea introduced in writing, and moved for the adoption of
the following resolution, a resolution to purchase materials to re -skin aluminum
refuse trailer for Public Works. Seconded by Councilmember Ford, motion passed by
the following voice votes: AYE — Stankoski, Mixon, Ford, and Kingrea. NAY —
Quinn.
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RESOLUTION NO. 1592-09
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF FAIRHOPE,
ALABAMA, as follows:
[1] That the City of Fairhope has voted to purchase materials to re -skin aluminum refuse
trailer for the Public Works Department. The cost will be approximately $8,000.
Adopted on this 14th day of December 2009
Attest:
isa A, anks, ity Clerk
Councilmember Stankoski introduced in writing, and moved for the adoption
of the following resolution, a resolution to purchase Fire Truck Annual Inspections
for Fire Department. Seconded by Councilmember Ford, motion passed unanimously
by voice vote.
RESOLUTION NO. 1593-09
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF FAIRHOPE,
ALABAMA, as follows:
[1] That the City of Fairhope has voted to purchase Fire Truck Annual Inspections for the
Fire Department. The cost will be approximately $14,000.
Adopted on this 14th day of December 2009
Attest:
a A. anks, Ci Clerk
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Councilmember Kingrea introduced in writing, and moved for the adoption of
the following resolution, a resolution to purchase Concrete work for Fire Department.
Seconded by Councilmember Ford, motion passed unanimously by voice vote.
RESOLUTION NO. 1594-09
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF FAIRHOPE,
ALABAMA, as follows:
[1] That the City of Fairhope has voted to purchase Concrete work for the Fire Department.
The cost will be approximately $9,000.
Adopted on this 14th day of December 2009
Attest:
isa A. anks, City Cler
Council President Mixon stated that the City Council cannot individually act without
being a body as a whole with requests from employees. We should be going through
the Mayor or the City Administrator for all of these requests.
David E. Bishop, Chairman of the Baldwin County Commission, addressed
the City Council and discussed the transit hub to be located behind Big Lots. With all
parties working together has made this project more meaningful. Taylor Rider,
Director of Transportation, said we are promoting public transit and recommended
Fairhope to be the first hub built.
Councilmember Quinn introduced in writing, and moved for the adoption of
the following resolution, a resolution authorizing Mayor Timothy M. Kant to execute
an Intergovernmental Funding Agreement between the City of Fairhope and the
Baldwin County Commission regarding a County Property Lease for a Transit Hub
located in the City of Fairhope, Alabama. Seconded by Councilmember Ford, motion
passed unanimously by voice vote.
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RESOLUTION NO. 1595-09
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF
FAIRHOPE, that Mayor Timothy M. Kant is hereby authorized to execute an
Intergovernmental Funding Agreement between the City of Fairhope and the Baldwin
County Commission regarding a County Property Lease for a Transit Hub located in
the City of Fairhope, Alabama.
Adopted on this 14th day of December, 2009
Attest:
�i�-aity Clerk
Councilmember Kingrea introduced in writing, and moved for the adoption of
the following resolution, a resolution authorizing Mayor Timothy M. Kant to execute
a Work Order for Engineering Services with Volkert, Inc. to perform a signal warrant
analysis for the intersection of Section Street and Oak Street. Seconded by
Councilmember Quinn, motion passed unanimously by voice vote.
RESOLUTION NO. 1596-09
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF
FAIRHOPE, ALABAMA, that Mayor Timothy M. Kant is hereby authorized to
execute an Agreement (a/k/a Work Order) for Engineering Services with Volkert, Inc.
to perform a signal warrant analysis for the intersection of Section Street and Oak
Street. The lump sum fee signal warrant cost is $2,500.00.
DULY ADOPTED THIS 14TH DAY OF DECEMBER, 2009
Attest
isa4r
A.anlks, City Jerk
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Councilmember Kingrea introduced in writing, and moved for the adoption of
the following resolution, a resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Administrator
to prepare a five year projection of all anticipated major long term capital
requirements for infrastructure improvements and additions; and amending the
resolution from stating "be presented to City Council at its second regular meeting in
January, 2010" to stating "to be presented to City Council within 90 days after
approval date." Seconded by Councilmember Stankoski, motion passed unanimously
by voice vote.
RESOLUTION NO. 1597-09
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to improve its awareness of major long term
capital requirements for infrastructure improvements and additions in both the governmental
sector and the respective City utilities; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to improve its awareness of the financing
options for those anticipated infrastructure improvements and additions; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF
THE CITY OF FAIRHOPE, ALABAMA that the Mayor and City Administrator shall
jointly prepare a five-year projection of all anticipated major long term capital requirements
for infrastructure improvements and additions in both the governmental sector and the
respective City utilities, including for each anticipated project the estimated cost and timing;
and
NOW, FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor and City Administrator
shall jointly prepare recommendation(s) on financing options for each project; and
NOW, FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED, that these projections and
recommendations be presented to City Council within 90 days after approval date; and that
updated projections and recommendations be presented to City Council every six months
thereafter.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FAIRHOPE, ALABAMA, this 14th day of December, 2009.
ATTEST:
,isa A. an , Ey Clerk
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Councilmember Stankoski moved for final adoption of Ordinance No. 1404,
an Ordinance establishing that no employment to fill non -budgeted positions shall be
allowed without the approval of the Fairhope City Council. Further, no pay raises or
promotions whatsoever shall be allowed without the approval of the Fairhope City
Council. (Introduced at the November 23, 2009 City Council meeting) Seconded by
Councilmember Kingrea, motion for final adoption passed unanimously by the
following votes: AYE — Quinn, Stankoski, Mixon, Ford and Kingrea. NAY — None.
Councilmember Ford questioned; why is this coming up at this time. Council
President Mixon replied to control payroll and all pay must be approved by the City
Council. Councilmember Ford mentioned a position that was open and filled in the
Purchasing Department which possibly caused this ordinance to be introduced.
Mayor Kant commented that the position went through proper channels and was
signed off by James Gillespie and Gregg Mims before making it to his desk for
approval. It also was posted and advertised which is following our procedures. City
Administrator Mims stated that this only affected non -budgeted positions and raises
which would be required to come before the City Council. The other budgeted
positions would not be affected.
City Council reviewed an application for a Restaurant Liquor License by
Richard Coll, as member for S and R Holdings, LLC, d/b/a Mama's Pizza, located at
333 S. Greeno Road, Suite 1-A, Fairhope, Alabama. Councilmember Quinn moved
to approve the issuance of the license. Seconded by Councilmember Kingrea, motion
passed unanimously by voice vote.
City Council reviewed an application for a Restaurant Liquor License by
Marvin Lee Broadus, as member for MLB Ventures, LLC, d/b/a Middlebay Market,
located at 17236 Greeno Road, Fairhope, Alabama. Councilmember Kingrea moved
to approve the issuance of the license. Seconded by Councilmember Ford, motion
passed unanimously by voice vote.
Councilmember Ford moved to approve the request from Public Works for
bid solicitation on the following items: services to repair the landfill bulldozer track
system, two outfront mowers, three garbage truck bodies, refuse truck trailer, two
trash truck bodies, and a three-year lease for one backhoe. Seconded by
Councilmember Kingrea, motion passed unanimously by voice vote.
Councilmember Stankoski moved to approve the request from the Electric
Department for bid solicitation on three new substation breakers for Nichols Street
substation and send the small service type bucket truck back to the FAC due to it
being over the approved budget. Seconded by Councilmember Kingrea, motion
passed unanimously by voice vote.
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Councilmember Ford moved to approve the request from Sherry Sullivan for
bid solicitation for services to repair the roof at the James P. Nix Center. Seconded
by Councilmember Kingrea, motion passed unanimously by voice vote.
Councilmember Ford moved to approve the request from The Fairhope
Volunteer Fire Department for bid solicitation for repairs to their "Burn Building."
Seconded by Councilmember Stankoski, motion passed unanimously by voice vote.
Council President Mixon announced the next item of the agenda to discuss is
the appointments to the Board of Adjustments & Appeals. Councilmember Kingrea
addressed the City Council regarding the need to have a process for appointments to
boards, committees, commissions, etc. He stated it was no reflection on these two
individuals on the agenda tonight, but we need some type of process. Council
President Mixon said he spoke with Gregg Mims and will have something to present
to the City Council. Councilmember Stankoski stated that the board or committee
should have some say so in the appointment. Councilmember Ford said that is how
the Recreation Board does appointments. Council President Mixon told the City
Council if you have any suggestions for this process forward to Gregg Mims.
After further discussion, Councilmember Kingrea moved to carry forward or any
other future appointments for all committees until a process or procedure has been
approved by the City Council. Seconded by Councilmember Stankoski, motion
passed unanimously by voice vote.
Council President Mixon stated a motion was needed to approve the accounts
payables on the agenda. Councilmember Quinn said she wanted to pull the invoice
for Hunter Trees, LLC in the amount of $7,488.00 and wants more discussion
regarding this purchase. Councilmember Quinn moved to pay bills as presented and
hold invoice for Hunter Trees, LLC. Councilmember Kingrea seconded the motion.
City Treasurer Nancy Wilson stated these bills are what we paid in November.
Councilmember Quinn said this is not a proper purchase and needs more discussion.
Council President Mixon replied that this invoice can't be held aside because it has
already been paid and this is a list for information only and we are approving the
payment of future bills.
Council President Mixon stated he needed a motion to approve the accounts payables
on the agenda. Councilmember Quinn questioned was her motion not valid and
correct. Council President Mixon replied no, it was not valid. Councilmember
Stankoski said to put in on the FAC agenda and discuss.
After further discussion, Councilmember Ford moved to pay bills as presented.
Seconded by Councilmember Stankoski, motion passed unanimously by voice vote.
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Councilmember Ford moved to approve the purchase for City Sketches, a
Community Development project, per contract with Nall Printing Seconded by
Councilmember Kingrea, motion passed unanimously by voice vote.
There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting
was duly adjourned at 7:13 p.m.
Lonnie L. Mixon, Council President
Lisa A. Hanks, eity Clerk