HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-24-1970 Regular MeetingSTATE OF ALABAMA
COUNTY OF BALDWIN
The City Council of the City of Fairhope met in regular session
at the Adult and Tourist Recreation Building on Murphy Avenue,
Tuesday, November 24, 1970 at 700 P.M. with the following members
present: Mayor R. C.' Macon, Councilmen: James P. Nix, Robert H.
Cowen, John A. Robertson, Henry G. Bishop and Sam E., Box.
Minutes of the previous regular meeting were approved..
Mr. George Harris of Smith, Nukes and Buckalew, Certified Public
Accountants, presented the monthly budget report..
The City Council discussed widening of North Section Street and
Fairhope Avenue. It was reported that 12 parcels of land on
North Section Street and 4 parcels of Land on Fairhope Avenue
have not deeded right-of-way to the City. It was decided that
It would not be feasible for the City to take any further action
at this time or until such time as these property owners see
fit to cooperate with the City.
The request to rezone from R-2 to R-39 Lots 495,,6,19,20 & 21,
Block 12, Volanta, as recommended by the Planning and Zoning
Commission was discussed. Councilman Robertson moved that the
request be rejected. Motion died for lack of second.' Councilman
Robertson then moved, seconded by Councilman Cowen, that the
request for rezoning be tabled. Upon being put to vote the follow-
ing vote was recorded: Voting Aye: Councilmen: Robertson, Cowen,
Nix and Bishop. Voting Nay; Mayor Macon and Councilman Box.
Motion carried.
Motion by Councilman Bishop seconded by Councilman Robertson that
the following Resolution be adopted:
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the State of Alabama, under the Omnibue Crime Control
and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (P.L. 90-351) through the Law
Enforcement Planning Agency, is offering financial aid to combat
rising crime, aid in crime prevention, investigation and detection:
and
WHEREAS, the City of Fairhope is of the opinion it would be to
advantage to make application for said aid'bthe amount of $4,800.00
for Salary Supplement: The above amount represents 50% of,the
program for which the application is made.
WHEREAS, the City Council has agreed to contribute $4,800.00
as matching for the project anticipated.
NOW THEREFORE, be it Resolved by the City Council that
R. C. Macon, Mayor, in his official capacity be authorized to
make application to the Law Enforcement Planning for said Grant.
Adopted this the 24th day of November, 1970.
Motion carried and Resolution unanimously adopted.
It was duly moved and seconded that the meeting adjourn. Motion
carried.
Approved
Mayor
Attest:
City Clerk