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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-27-1965 Regular MeetingSTATE OF ALABAMA COUNTY OF BALDWIN The City Council of the City of Fairhope met in regular session at the City Hall, Monday, September 27, 1965 at 7:30 P.M. with the following members present: Mayor Macon, Councilmen: Spader, Reynolds, Stipes, Gaston and Stine. Motion by Councilman Stine seconded by Councilman Stipes that the minutes of the previous regular meeting be corrected to read as follows: At the request of Councilman Spade_r� and the Police Depart- ment, the City Attorney was in—sTru'cted to draw up Ord- inance regulating operation of motor -bikes. Motion carried. The minutes of the previous regular meeting were approved as corrected. Mayor Macon appointed Councilman Stine to the Planning and Zoning Commis ion for one year to replace Councilman Stipes whose term has expired. Motion by Councilman Stipes seconded by Councilman Gaston that George Dyson and Pete Wiggins be authorized to attend the American Water Association meeting in Biloxi, Miss., October 11th thru 13th. Motion carried. Motion by Councilman Reynolds seconded by Councilman Gaston that Ordinance #343, An Ordinance amending Zoning Ordinance #2959 be adopted as introduced at the regular meeting of the Council held on September 13, 1965• Motion carried. A letter from Mr. Leonard Beard Director of State Planning and Industrial Development in regards to housing was read to the meeting and referred to the Planning and Zoning Commission. lion by Councilman Gastonseconded by Councilman Stipes that ogre Engineering Company be retained as Engineers for Utility Adjustment Project S-635 0). Motion carried. Motion by Councilman Spader seconded by Councilman Stine that the following Ordinance be introduced. Motion carried. ORDINANCE #344 76 AZ - ORDINANCE NO. �W AN ORDINANCE TO REQUIRE EVERY OPERATOR AND/OR PASSENGER UPON A MOTOR -DRIVEN CYCLE TO WEAR A CRASH HELMET OR SIMILAR PROTECTIVE HEAD GEAR: TO PREVENT THE OPERATION OF SUCH MOTOR -DRIVEN CYCLE UPON THE STREETS OF THE CITY OF FAIRHOPE, ALABAMA, WITHOUT AN OPERATOR'S LICENSE: TO PROVIDE FOR PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITY FOR VIOLATION OF THIS ORDINANCE: AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR (VIOLATION HEREOF: I,BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FAIRHOPE, ALABAM141 JAS FOLLOWS: - SECTION ONE: "A motor -driven cycle" for the purposes of this ordinance shall include every motorcycle weighing, when fully equip- ped, lessthan two hundred (200) pounds, and every bicycle with motor attached, and every motor scooter; SECTION TWO: Every driver, operator and passenger riding upon any motor -driven cycle shall, at all times while riding upon the same, wear upon his head a crash helmet, or similar protective head gear, and shall at all times while the motor -driven cycle is in motion, have shoes on with soles made of leather, or similar material. SECTION THREE: It shall be unlawful for any person to operate upon the streets and highways in the City of Fairhope, Alabama, an motor -driven cycle without having first obtained a driver's license issued under authority of Chapter 2 of Title 36 of the Recompiled Code of Alabama of 1958 or an operator's license as provided by Title 36, Section 131, of the Recompiled Code of Alabama of 1958; SECTION FOUR: It shall be unlawful for any person under four- teen (14) years of age to drive or operate a motor -driven cycle upon the streets or highways of the City of Fairhope, Alabama; SECTION FIVE: No person shall drive or operate a motor -driven cycle upon the streets or highways of the City of Fairhope, Alabama in any manner which violates the provisions of Title 36, Sections 132-136 inclusive, of the Recompiled Code of Alabama of 1958; SECTION SIX: It is unlawful for any person to do any act forbidden or fail to perform any act required by this ordinance. The parent of any child and the guardian of any ward shall not authorize or knowingly permit any such child or ward to violate any of the provisions of this ordinance; -1- SECTION SEVEN: Any persons violating any of the provisions of this ordinance shall, upon conviction, be fined not less than ONE DOLLAR ($1.00) and not more than ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100.00) or sentenced to hard labor for the City of Fairhope, Alabama, not exceeding six (6) months, one or both, at the discretion of the Recorder trying the case; SECTION EIGHT: All sections of this ordinance are hereby declared to be separable, and if any phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph or section of this ordinance shall be declared unconsti- tutional or invalid by the judgmnent or decree of any court of competent jurisdiction, such-inconstitutionality or invalidity shall not affect any of the remaining phrases, clauses, sentences, paragraphs or sections of this ordinance. SECTION NINE: This ordinance shall take effect immediately upon its publication and approval, as required by law. Read, adopted and approved this day of 1965. Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk Motion by Councilman Stipes seconded by Councilman Gaston that the meeting adjourn. Motion carried. Approved Mayor Attest: City Clerk