HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-27-1955 Regular MeetingSTATE OF ALABAMA
County of Baldwin
The City Council of the City of Fairhope met in regular
session at the City Hall, Monday, June 27, 1955 with the
following members present: Mayor E. B. Overton, City Manager
C. B. Niemeyer, Councilmen: M. 0. Berglin, L..E. Blatchford,
R. H. Brown, R. C. Macon and J. D. Mason.
The minutes of the previous regular meeting were read and
approved as read.
Mr. John Beasley representing committee from the Chamber of
Commerce gave a report on what had been accomplished toward
securing a hospital in this area.
Mr. Charley Burns of the Alabama League of Municipalities met
with the Council to take pictures and secure information for
the July issue of the L eague Journal which will feature the
City of Fairhope. Motion by Councilman Mason seconded by
Councilman Berglin that the City place a one page ad in the
July 1kgRx League Journal. Motion carried.
Mr. L. I. Boone requested the City to grade alley from Church
Street West between Fairhope and Magnolia Avenue. Mayor
Overton appointed Councilman Berglin and the City Manager to
check same.
Motion by Councilman Mason seconded by Councilman Brown that
the salary of Eugene Bosby for additional garbage pickup
be increased from $25.00 to $40.00 per week. Motion carried.
Motion by Councilman Berglin seconded by Councilman Brown that
the application of Mr. Wm. W. Gray to hang sign at his place
of business on Fairhope Avenue and Church St. be approved.
Motion carried.
This being date set for final adoption of Ordinance #235, said
Ordinance having been read to the Council, Councilman Macon
moved its adoption which motion being seconded by Councilman
B4 chford was put upon its final passage with the following
results: Voting for the same: Mayor E. B. Overton, Councilmen
Berglin, Blatchford, Brown, Macon and Mason, Voting against;
None. The Mayor thereupon declared the Ordinance adopted and
signed the same in approval thereof.
Ordinance # 235
Solicitation of Funds
The application of Mr. Hollis Leavins for Beer Permit on
Mobile Avenue within the police jurisdiction of the City
was held for further information.
A request from Mr. Byrd L. Moore and Mr. Esmond Walthall to
close and abandon the unimproved area designated as "Street"
from Pensacola Avenue southwest to Mobile Highway on right
was held for further consideration.
It was duly moved and seconded that the meeting adjourn.
Motion carried.
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Approved _
Mayor
Attest:_
City Clerld