HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-24-1953 Regular MeetingSTATE OF ALABAMA
County of Baldwin
The City Council of the City of Fairhope met in regular
session at the City Hall, Monday August 24, 1953 with the
following members present: Mayor T. J. Klumpp, City Manager
C. B. Niemeyer, Councilmen: IT. O. Berglin, R. C. Macon, J. D.
Mason and E. B. Overton, Councilman L. E. Blatchford Being
absent.
The minutes of the previous regular meeting were read and
approved as read.
Mr. Henry G. Bishop representing the School Board met with
the Council too discuss the possibility of assistance from the
City in fixing the grounds at the new High School Building.
'Mayor Klumpp appointed Councilman E. B. Overton and City
Manager C. B. Niemeyer to meet with the State Engineers to see
what work will be needed.
Motion by Councilman Overton seconded by Councilman Mason that
the City purchase three uniforms for the Fairhope Band at a
cost of $150.00. Potion carried.
Mr. Beck, Chief Engineer of Bureau of Sanitation, State of
Alabama, gave a brief talk to the Council in which he assured
us that the waters of Mobile Bay on the Eastern Shore are
perfectly safe for swimming.
Dr. Bruce Nelson of the Baldwin County Health Department
met with the Council in regard to additional payments to the
Health Department. Motion by Councilman Berglin seconded by
Councilman Macon that the City increase their monthly payments
$20.00 per month effective with the August payment. Motion
carried.
Motion by Councilman Berglin seconded by Councilman Overton
that the building permit of Mr. F.H. Bridges be approved as
submitted. Motion carried.
Motion by Councilman Berglin seconded by Councilman Overton
that the City Manager be authorized and directed to secure the
services of Smith, Dukes and Buckalew to make annual audit.
Motion carried.
Motion by Councilman Macon seconded by Councilman Mason that
the permit of Gaston Motor Company to hang sign be approved.
Motion carried.
Motion by Councilman Macon seconded by Councilman Mason that
the City sell old Ford Truck as per bid submitted. Motion
carried.
Sealed bids having been received on two new trucks a motion
was made by Councilman Mason seconded by Councilman Overton
authorizing the purchase of two new trucks from Klumpp Motor
Co., Inc. as low bidder. Motion carried.
Motion by Councilran Mason seconded by Councilman Macon that
the City secure the services of Mr. W. 0. Shrader to make a
traffic survey of our City. Motion carried,
Motion by Councilman Macon seconded by Councilman Overton
that Mr. W. K. Smith be employed in the Police Department
at a salary of $250.00 per month effective September 1, 1953-
Motion carried.
It was duly moved and seconded that the meeting adjourn.
Motion carried.
Attest:
City Clerk