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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-12-2015 City Council Meeting MinutesSTATE OF ALABAMA )( COUNTY OF BALDWIN )( The City Council , City of Fairhope , met in regular session at 6 :00p.m., Fairhope Municipal Complex Council Chamber, 161 North Section Street, Fairhope , Alabama 36532 , on Thursday, 12 November 2015. 6890 Present were Council President Jack Burrell , , Diana Brewer and Michael A. Ford, Mayor Timothy M. Kant, City Attorney Marion E. Wynne , and City Clerk Lisa A. Hanks. Councilmembers: Rich Mueller and Kevin Boone . There being a quorum present , Council President Burrell called the meeting to order. The invocation was given by Father Donald M. Smith from St. James Episcopal Church, and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Councilmember Brewer moved to approve minutes ofthe 26 October 2015, regular meeting; minutes ofthe 26 October 2015, work session; and minutes of the 26 October 2015 , agenda meeting. Seconded by Councilmember Ford , motion passed unanimously by voice vote. Water and Sewer Superintendent Dan McCrory and Dr. Barry Boothe addressed the City Council regarding the Water Department's Water Fluoridation Quality Award. Mr. McCrory commented this award was announced by the State of Alabama Public Health and given by the U. S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The award recognizes a year of consistent fluoride levels for optimum oral health. Dr. Boothe commented on the Poppies for Veteran event and commended the City for all of its support. He thanked the City Council for the consideration and funding for the signage for the cemetery project. He commented water fluoridation is one of the 10 great public health achievements in the 20th century. Dr. Boothe said that he did not know any dental professionals that want fluoride left out of the water. Public Works Director Jennifer Fidler and Nancy Anderson (Chairman of the Recycling Committee) addressed the City Council regarding America Recycles Day on Saturday with community shredding and electronic recycling. This will be held at the South Beach Park from 9:00a.m. to 2:00p.m. Ms. Anderson said they will have a booth at this event for the Recycling Committee. She said the City of Fairhope based on her grading system is an "AB " moving towards an "A+." Councilmember Ford said Nancy Anderson as chairman of the Recycling Committee does a wonderful job ; and she is a great volunteer. Council President Burrell stated we had a great event at the memorial service yesterday with approximately 500 attendees. He commented how great the handmade ceramic poppies looked too. 6891 12 November 2015 Council President Burrell mentioned that all of the Councilmembers except Councilmember Ford attended the National League of Cities Convention which was held in Nashville this year. He stated that this convention was beneficial to everyone who attended. Councilmember Brewer moved for final adoption of Ordinance No. 1552, an ordinance to amend and add to Chapter 21 Utilities and Services, Article II, Electric, Additional Labor Cost Adjustment (LCA) Factor, Fairhope Code of Ordinances. (Introduced at the October 26, 2015 City Council Meeting) Seconded by Councilmember Ford, motion for final adoption passed by the following voice votes: AYE-Burrell, Brewer, and Ford. NAY -None. Councilmember Brewer moved for final adoption of Ordinance No. 1553, an ordinance to amend and add to Chapter 21 Utilities and Services, Article V, Gas, Additional Labor Cost Adjustment (LCA) Factor, Fairhope Code of Ordinances. (Introduced at the October 26, 2015 City Council Meeting) Seconded by Councilmember Ford, motion for final adoption passed by the following voice votes: AYE-Burrell, Brewer, and Ford. NAY-None. Councilmember Brewer moved for final adoption of Ordinance No. 1554, an ordinance to amend and add to Chapter 21 Utilities and Services, Article III, Water, Additional Labor Cost Adjustment (LCA) Factor, Fairhope Code of Ordinances. (Introduced at the October 26, 2015 City Council Meeting) Seconded by Councilmember Ford, motion for final adoption passed by the following voice votes: AYE-Burrell, Brewer, and Ford. NAY-None. Councilmember Brewer moved for final adoption of Ordinance No. 1555, an ordinance to amend and add to Chapter 21 Utilities and Services, Article IV, Sewers, Additional Labor Cost Adjustment (LCA) Factor, Fairhope Code of Ordinances. (Introduced at the October 26, 2015 City Council Meeting) Seconded by Councilmember Ford, motion for final adoption passed by the following voice votes: AYE-Burrell, Brewer, and Ford. NAY-None. Councilmember Brewer introduced in wntmg an ordinance to Provide Standards for the keeping of Domestic Poultry in Single-Family Residential Zones in the City of Fairhope. Planning Director Jonathan Smith explained the ordinance and answered any questions. Councilmember Brewer stated this was good work on the ordinance and it has been well received. Due to lack of a motion for immediate consideration, this ordinance will layover until the November 23,2015 City Council meeting. 6892 12 November 2015 Councilmember Brewer introduced in writing , and moved for the adoption of the following resolution , a resolution that the City Council approves the selection of Compliance Support Associates , LLC for Professional Consulting Services for ADA Compliance for RFQ No. PSOO 1-16 ; and hereby authorizes Mayor Timothy M. Kant to negotiate the fee schedule. Seconded by Councilmember Ford , motion passed unanimously by voice vote. Council President Burrell commented this is required legislation for ADA compliance. RESOLUTION NO. 2445-15 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF FAIRHOPE, ALABAMA, that the City Council approves the selection of Compliance Support Associates , LLC for Professional Consulting Services for ADA Compliance for RFQ No . PSOO 1-16 ; and hereby authorizes Mayor Timothy M. Kant to negotiate the fee schedule. DULY ADOPTED THIS 12TH DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2015 Attest : ~~ City Clerk Councilmember Brewer introduced in writing , and moved for the adoption of the following resolution , a resolution that the City of Fairhope authorizes submission of a FY2016 Alabama Coastal Area Management Program ("ACAMP ") provided by National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration Grant Application to ADCNR requesting $15 ,000.00 in grant funds and authorizes the Mayor to sign the required grant application on behalf of the City; and if the grant is funded , the City will provide the required matching funds of $15 ,000 .00 either cash or in-kind services. Seconded by Councilmember Ford , motion passed unanimously by voice vote. 12 November 2015 RESOLUTION NO. 2446-15 AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES 6893 WHEREAS, there is a need for the City of Fairhope to develop a Beach Management Plan for the City of Fairhope ; and WHEREAS, there is grant funding available for said coastal planning in the Alabama Coastal Area for FY20 16 Alabama Coastal Area Management Program ("A CAMP ") provided by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Grant funds administered by the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR); and WHEREAS, the total project cost estimate is $30 ,000 .00 , and the grant requires a 50% match in either cash or in-kind contributions ; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF FAIRHOPE, IN REGULAR SESSION ASSEMBLED , that by this Resolution the City of Fairhope authorizes submission of a FY20 16 Alabama Coastal Area Management Program ("ACAMP") provided by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Grant Application to ADCNR requesting $15 ,000.00 in grant funds and authorizes the Mayor to sign the required grant application on behalf of the City. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED , if the grant is funded , the City will provide the required matching funds of$15 ,000.00 either cash or in-kind services. DULY ADOPTED THIS 12TH DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2015 ATTEST: ~ City Clerk 6894 12 November 2015 Councilmember Brewer introduced in writing , and moved for the adoption of the following resolution , a resolution that Mayor Timothy M. Kant is hereby authorized to execute an Agreement concerning a Transportation Planning Process for the Eastern Shore Urbanized Area between the County of Baldwin and the Municipalities of Daphne , Fairhope , Spanish Fort , and Loxley and the State of Alabama (acting by and through the Alabama Department of Transportation). Seconded by Councilmember Ford , motion passed unanimously by voice vote. RESOLUTION NO. 2447-15 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF FAIRHOPE , that Mayor Timothy M. Kant is hereby authorized to execute an Agreement concerning a Transportation Planning Process for the Eastern Shore Urbanized Area between the County of Baldwin and the Municipalities of Daphne , Fairhope, Spanish Fort, and Loxley and the State of Alabama (acting by and through the Alabama Department of Transportation). ADOPTED THIS 12TH DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2015 ATTEST: Y;t;J,J.--~anks ,MMC City Clerk Councilmember Brewer introduced in writing, and moved for the adoption of the following resolution , a resolution that the City Council hereby repeals Resolution No. 1775-11 ; and approves and adopts the recommended fees associated with rental/maintenance of the City of Fairhope Recreation Parks. Seconded by Councilmember Ford , motion passed unanimously by voice vote. * * 6895 12 November 2015 RESOLUTION NO. 2448-15 WHEREAS , on April 25, 2011 the City Council adopted Resolution No. 1775-11 for fees associated with rental of the City of Fairhope Recreation Parks; and WHEREAS , the Recreation Board is desirous for the City Council to revise the fees for field/rental maintenance as recommended below: $50.00 per field per day $30.00 per hour per man hour for personnel support per day $500.00 for use of W. C. Majors Field $100.00 clean-up fee. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF FAIRHOPE, ALABAMA, that the City Council hereby repeals Resolution No. 177 5-11; approves and adopts the recommended fees associated with rental/maintenance ofthe City of Fairhope Recreation Parks: ADOPTED THIS 12TH DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2015 ATTEST: City Clerk Councilmember Ford moved to appoint Lee Faulk and Ralph Webster to the Recycling Committee for a four-year term which will expire November 2019. Seconded by Councilmember Brewer, motion passed unanimously by voice vote. City Council reviewed an application for a Beer/Wine Off Premises Licenses by Dhruvesh Amin, JSN Enterprise LLC, d/b /a Food Mart 104, located at 9990 State Highway 104, Fairhope, Alabama. Councilmember Brewer moved to approve the issuance of the license. Seconded by Councilmember Ford, motion passed unanimously by voice vote. 6896 12 November 2015 Councilmember Brewer moved to grant the request of the Lee Tapscott on behalf of the Fairhope K-6 Parent Teacher Corporation requesting permission to close the streets in downtown Fairhope on Saturday , January 23 , 2016 from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. for a 5K Run and 1 Mile Fun Run ("The Pirate Dash ") to raise money for the educational needs of the Fairhope Elementary and Fairhope Intermediate Schools. Seconded by Councilmember Ford , motion passed unanimously by voice vote. Councilmember Brewer moved to adjourn the meeting. Seconded by Councilmember Ford , motion passed unanimously by voice vote. There being no further business to come before the City Council , the meeting was duly adjourned at 6:29p.m.