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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-26-1962 Regular MeetingSTATE OF ALABA^+1A County of Baldwin The: C i ty Counc i I of the C i t y of r a t rhope., A I a•bama, met i n regu I ar sess i on at the City Hall,. Monday, November 26, 1;962 at 7:30 P.M. with the follow- ing, members present: Mayor Schneider, Councilmen; Boone,. Gaston, Nelson, Poser and Schermer. The minutes of the previous regular meeting were read and approved'as read. The request of Mr. Evans for beer and liquor permits ikt the Fier Club was brought up for discussion. Letters and petitions protesting same were presented. A group of residents of the City met with the Council protesting the issuance of license. Motion by Councilman Nelson seconded by Councilman Gaston that the application of Mr. Evans for beer and liquor I.icensa for the Pier Club at the Fairhope Casino be rejected on the basis that it is in the center of public recreation area in Fairhope and there are no parking facilities available. Upon being put to vote the following vote was record- ed: For: Councilmen:. Gaston, Nelson, Poser and Schermer. Against: None. Councilman Boone not voting. Motion carried. Motion by Councilman Poser seconded by Councilman Boone that the City Attor- ney be and is hereby directed to investigate the `-ity automobile•ad-valorem tax escapes in accordance: with State law. Motion carried. Motion by Counc! Iman Schermer seconded MaY N\ i I I er, C. P. A., in the amount of approved for payment. Motion carried.. by Councilman Boone that the bill of $1,475.00 for annual audit be Mr. Aharx,: F i sca I Agent for, the C i ty,, recommended steps for the sal e of Daphne Gas System to the Town of Daphne. ,%Aot i on by C ounc i I man Boone seconded by Counc i knan Poser that the f o I I owi ng letter from Bailey and Lacey, Attorneys,. dated 26 November, 1962 be made•a part of the minutes of this meeting. motion carried. November 26th 1962 The City Council City of Fairhope, Fairhope, Alabama Re: Memorandum of Acreemen t Fairhope-Daphne Gas System Gentlemen: As directed by Mayor Joe Schneider, this firm is in the process of obtain- ing detail information pertaining to the Memorandum of Agreement between the City of Fairhope and the City of Daphne, dated January 23, 1950, and concern- ing the future purchase of the gas system by the City of Daphne. We are making a- study of the pertinent facts contained in this agreement and are having conferences with various parties. Vla expect to have our recommendations formulated with/Kthe near future for presentation to the City Council. Very truly yours, BAILEY ;: LACEY s/ P ichard C . Lacey BY: Richard C. Lacey RCL/w Motion by Councilman Foser seconded by Councilman Boone that the Mayor be and is hereby authorized to hire the, necessary engineering help required in order to accumulate data necessary to sale of Daphne Gas System to the Town of Daphne. 1%)lot i -n carried. ald Motion by Councilman Boone seconded by Councilman Poser that the following Resolution be introduced'. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE C ITY CCUNC IL OF THE C ITY OF r-iA;IRHOPE, ALABPV,, that their attorneys determine the: price that the Town of Daphne pay for that part of the gas system which they desire to -purchase under- their agreement of 23rd January, 1950, to answer Resolution of the Town of Daphne, dated 22nd October, 1962, which has been sent this City, Motion carried. Motion by Council::Tian Pcser seconded by Councilman Gaston that Bailey and Lacey, Attornoys, be hired in accordance with their letter to the City dated 2'6th November, 1962, in handling Nliviera,rlecirical Contract. Motion care is d. Letter from Moore Eno i ne,_­i In- 'I_or.pany dai od 16th November, 1962, pertamn-- ing t'o Street Improvements was read and held for next regular meeting. '4ot*ion by Councilman Schermer seconded by Councilman Poser that motion for introduction of Revised Zoning and tAobile Park Ordinance- of meeting of tlov— ember 12, 1962 be withdrawn until after further public he -wring. 'Notion c carried. j !Not ton by C ounc i Irnan Poser seconded by Counc i I man Gaston that mot i on for introduction of Revised Subdivision regulations of meeting of November 12, 1962 be withdrawn as these regulations are now in full force and effect. Motion carried. Motion by Councilman Nelson seconded by C ouncilman Boone that 162.00 be authorized for advertising. ^,Action carried Request of resident s. of Point Clear area for natural gas was referred to the City Superintendent with authority to make this extension if feasible. Motion by Councilman Boone seconded by Councilman Poser that parking, meters I# reinstalled on the Fairhope beach on stands already on the beach rather - than pay settlement fee of 18,000.00 offered by Dual Parking Meter Company to settle all claim of the i'?14,9-90.65 contract obligation of the previous administration,. C ouncilmUn Schermer then moved that the .motion be tabled until various civic organizations, such as the Chamber of Commerce and Recreation Board, are consulted with regard to their opinion and that the Business Administrator be instructed to write various organizations for their opinion. Motion seconded by Councilman Nle son. Upon being put to vote the following vote was recorded-: For: Councilmen: Schermer and Nelson. Against: Councilmen: Gaston, Boone and Poser. Motion defeased. The Mayor then called for a vote on Councilman' Boonets motion with the following result: For: Council-nen: Boone and Poser. Aga i nst r C ounc i I .nen Gaston aand Ne b son. C ounc i I man Schermer not voting. Motion tied. ,Viotion by Councilman Poser seconded by Councilman Gaston that the City accept offer of the: Fairhope: Single Tax Corporation in their letter da-Ied 19 October, 1962 pertaining to improvements on Bancroft Street. viotion carried. Motion by Councilman Nelson seconded by Councilman Gaston that sewer line be extended in Pecan Street and Horton Lane area -as deemed feasible and author— ized by the Mayor. Motion carried. A lei -ter from the Chamber of Commerce inviting the Mayor and Councilmen to ride=in the Christmas parade was read. Letter from the Secretary of Board of Censors dated 19 November, 1962, per— taining to survey of Eastern Shore Bay waters was read to the meeting. It was duly moved and seconded that the meeting adjourn. Motion carried. r Approved PA,a yor Attestx"'_'? ai3