HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-13-1970 Regular MeetingA
STATE OF ALABAMA
COUNTY OF BALDWIN
The City Council of the City of Fairhope met in regular
session at the City Hall, Monday, July 13, 1970 with the follow-
ing members present: Councilmen Nix, Cowen, Bishop, ff��obertson
and Box. Mayor Macon being detained,, Mayor Pro tejlll resided
at the meeting.
Minutes of previous meeting were approved.
Motion by Councjjman Robertson seconded by Councilman Box
f} that Ordinance NO�/, An Ordinance Fixing and Establishing
Grade of A Portion of Bon Secour Avenue, introduced at the re-
gular meeting of June 23' , IW0 be adopted as introduced. Motion
carried.
Mr. Mike Ponder reported that he asked for three bids on
resurfacing tennis courts and received one bid. Bid returned
with request that he ask for additional bids for next meeting.
Group interested in building new tennis courts at Greeno Park
were requested to present their program at the next meeting of
the Council.
Mayor Macon arrived at the meeting at 8:00 P. M. , and pre-
sidkdover the balance of the meeting.
Motion by Councilman Robertson seconded by Councilman
Bishop that the request of Victor Sign Company to install sign
at Fairhope Floor Covering be tabled. Motion carried.
Motion by Councilman Bishop seconded by Councilman Box
that Council authorize expenditures for Cecil Clemens to attend
Conference at University of Alabama, July 28 thru July 30. Motion
carried.
Motion by Councilman Nix seconded by Councilman Box that
Mayor be authorized to negotiate with First National Bank of
Fairhope for loan of $300,000.00 to be secured by General Obliga-
tion, Street Improvement and General Purpose Warrants. Upon
being put to vote the following vote was recorded: For: Council-
men: Robertson, Box and Nix. Against: None. Councilmen Bishop
and Cowen abstained from voting. Motion carried.
Motion by Councilman Robertson seconded by Councilman Nix
that Fire Department be authorized to ask for' bids on 1,000 feet
21" fire hose and 600 feet 1i" fire hose as per specifications.
Bids to be opened at next regular meeting on July 28, 1970. Motion
carried.
Motion by Councilman Cowen seconded by Councilman Box
that Mr. Roy Reynolds be supplied a copy of letter received from
Department of Conservation regarding gasoline sign on Pier and
informed that he is expected to live up to dictates of this
letter within 30 days or sign will be removed by the City. Upon
being put to vote the following vote was recorded. Voting for:
Councilmen Bishop, Box, Robertson and Cowen. Voting Against:
Councilman Nix. Motion carried.
Councilman Box introduced the following Ordinance:
. ORDINANCE NO.S45
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FAIRHOPE
THAT THE FOLLOWING SCHEDULE OF RATES FOR GAS AND SERVICE FURNISHED
FROM THE GAS DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM OF THE CITY OF FAIRHOPE IN THE
SAID CITY, BE AND THE SAME HEREBY IS ADOPTED:
SCHEDULE OF GAS RATES
CITY OF FAIRHOPE, ALA.
B
DOMESTIC
AND
SMALL
COMMERCIAL RATE:
First
300
Cu.
Ft.
Each Month
$1.50
Next
1000
"
to
of if
.1665 per 100 Cu.Ft.
Next
1700
If
" of.1443
of if " to
Next
17000
of
of
to to.0888
It to of
Next
30000
"
is
is.0666
" of
All Over
50000
ofof"
.0555
11
$1.50
Minimum Monthly i
LARGE COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL RATE:
�\ A MONTHLY DtKA-ND CHARGE OF $2.2.2 FOR EACH 1000 Cu. Ft. BASED ON THE
MAXIMUM QUANTITY OF GAS DELIVERED TO THE CUSTOMER ON ANY DAY DURING
THE TWELVE CALENDER MONTH PERIOD ENDING WITH THE CLOSE OF THE CUR—
RENT MONTH (OR PORTION' OU-5AID "PERIOD IF SERVICE WAS INITIALLY STAR—
TED LESS THAN TWELVE CALENDER MONTHS PRIOR TO THE ENDING OF THE CUR—
RENT MONTH), PLUS A COMMODITY CHARGE EQUAL TO THE FOLLOWING QUANTITY
OF GAS CONSUMED DURING SUCH CURRENT MONTH:
First 250000 Cu. Ft. Each Month .5550 Per 1000 Cu. Ft.
of " to .4440 ofNext 750000
All Over 1000000 of
Lto ARGE of "
LARGE INDUSTRIAL RATE:
FOR LARGE INDUSTRIAL USERS THE RATE SHALL BE SUCH AS MAY BE NEGOTIA—
TED BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE USER BUT WHICH SHALL BE NOT GREATER THAN
3,46% FOR EACH 1000 Cu. Ft. AjNP, NaT':hE5.8_,TtiAN .1776 FOR EACH 1000 Cu. FT.
USED EACH MONTH.
CONSUMER'S DEPOSITS:
EACH CONSUMER SHALL KEEP ON DEPOSIT WITH THE CITY.$5..00"AS
PAYMENT OF BILLS RENDERED TO SUCH CONSUMER; PROVIDED,
SECURITY
THAT ANY
FOR
CONSUMER
WHO USES IN
EXCESS OF 50,000 Cu. Ft.
OF GAS FROM
THE
SYSTEM
EACH MONTH SHALL NOT
BE REQUIRED TO MAINTAIN
SUCH DEPOSIT
BUT
MAY BE
REQUIRED
TO MAINTAIN
A DEPOSIT SUFFICIENT TO
COVER THE AVERAGE
MONTHLY
BILLS OF
SUCH CONSUMER.
OUTSIDE THE
CITY LIMITS OF THE CITY
OF FAIRHOPE:
First
Next
300 Cu.
1000 "
Ft.
of
.1832 Per
"
100
Cu. Ft.
to
Next
1700 Cu.
Ft.
.1590
Next
17000 Cu.
Ft.
.098
N xt
30000 Cu.
Ft.
.070_
A over
50000 Cu.
Ft.
.0722 If
to
"
CONSUMER'S
DEPOSIT OUTSIDE CITY LIMITS OF CITY OF FAIRHOPE:
EACH CONSUMER SHALL KEEP ON DEPOSIT WITH THE CITY $10.00 AS SECURITY
FOR PAYMENT.
THAT ALL ORDINANCES AND PARTS OF ORDINANCE IN CONFLICT HERE—
WITH BE AND THE SAME ARE HEREBY REPEALED.
THIS ORDINANCE TO BE EFFECTIVE AS OF AUGUST 10, 1970 BILLING
DATE.
ADOPTED AND APPROVED THIS THE DAY OF , 1970.
A pproved
Mayor
Attest:
City Clerk
3.
Motion by Councilman Bishop seconded by Councilman Cowen
that bills be approved for payment. motion carried.
Motion by Councilman Robertson seconded by Councilman Cowen
that caution light be installed at intersection of magnolia and Church
Sts. Upon being put to vote the following vote was recorded. Voting
for: Councilmen Robertson, Cowen and Nix. Voting against: Councilmen:
Bishop and Box. motion carried.
Motion by Councilman Robertson seconded by Councilman Bishop
that public be advised that the schedule for trash pick-up will be
Monday and Tuesday North of Fairhope Avenue and Thursday and Friday
South of Fairhope Avenue. Motion carried.
Motion by Councilman Robertson that Council authorize
purchase of pipe to complete drainage work on North Church Street
from Magnolia to Oak. Motion died for lack of second.
Motion by Councilman Bishop seconded by Councilman Cowen that
Clerk be authorized to cash $20,000.00 Gasoline Tax Savings Certifi-
cate. Motion carried.
Motion by Councilman Bishop seconded by Councilman Cowen
that proper notice be given public that beginning July 28th the City
Council awill meet in the Adult and Tourist Recreation Building.
Motion carried.
Motion by Councilman Robertson seconded by Councilman Cowen
that Street Department be authorized to install sidewalk, curb and
gutter on Young Street from Nichols Street to City Limits, a pproxi-.°--
mately 1,320 feet. Motion carried.
It was duly moved and seconded that the meeting adjourn.
Motion carried.
Approved:
'Z
Mayor
Attest:
City CleJrk