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Home My WebLink About01-17-1972 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 Morphy Avenue on Monday, January 17, 1972 at 7:30 P.M. with the following members present: Mayor R. C. Macon, Councilmen: James P. Nix, John A. Robertson, Robert H. Cowen, Henry G. Bishop and Sam E. Box. In absence of the City Clerk, Eloise Wilson was appointed Clerk Pro-tem. Minutes of the previous regular meeting were approved.. Motion by Councilman Robertson seconded by Councilman Bishop that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to pay the final note with interest on the Municipal Pier from Electric funds. Motion carried. This being date set for public hearing on rezoning from R-1 to R-3, property of Louise P. Maury located on the Southwest corner of School and Equality Street and no protests being present the following Ordinance was introduced by Councilman Nix: ORDINANCE N0. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 29 , SECTION 13, DISTRICT BOUNDARIES. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Fairhope, Alabama that the following described property be rezoned from R-2 to R-3 as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission. The North 85 ft. of the East 57-�2& ft. of Lot 3, and the North 85 ft. of Lot 4, Block 13, Division 4, F.S.T.C. lands located on the Southwest corner of School and Equality Streets. Councilman Nix moved that all rules governing the Council which might unless suspended, prevent the passage and adoption of the Ordinance at this meeting, be and the same are he suspended for the purpose of permitting the said Ordinance to be finally passed and aopted at this meeting. Councilman Box seconded the motion. The question was put before the house and on roll call the vote was as follows: Yes: Mayor Macon, Councilmen: Nix, Box, Cowen, Robertson and Bishop. Nay: None. Motion adopted by unanimous vote. Councilman Nix moved that said Ordinance be finally passed and adopted as introduced. Councilman Bishop seconded the motion. The question of final passage and adoption of said Ordinance was put to vote of Council and on roll call the result was as follows: Yea: Mayor Macon, Councilmen: Nix, Box, Bishop, Cowen and Robertson. Nay: None. Ordinance finally passed and adopted. Letter from Ed Warley, Realtor, referred to City Superintendent for investigation and action. This being date set for opening bids on creosote poles, the following bids were opened! 1. Gulf Coast Creosoting Co. Mobile, Ala. $19970.25 2. International Paper Co. Wiggins, Miss. 1,929.50 3. Baldwin Pole and Piling Co. Bay Minette, Ala. 19954.25 Motion by Councilman Nix seconded by Councilman Robertson that low bid of International Paper Company in the amount of $1,929.50 be accepted provided they meet all specifications. Motion carried. Question of providing utility service to recently approved sub- division on Mershon Street discessed, decision being that sub- divider or builder must provide same. No tennis court bids were received. Motion by Councilman Bishop seconded by Councilman Cowen that bills be approved for payment as submitted. Motion carried. Motion by Councilman Nix seconded by Councilman Cowen that the following Resolution be adopted. Motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Counc it of the City of Fairhope, Alabama have been notified that the Aviation Attachment of the 711 Signal Battalion of Mobile, Alabama is considering being removed from its present premises in Mobile County to Montgomery, Alabama, and WHEREAS, down through the years, the 711 Signal Battalion of Mobile, Alabama has cooperated with the Police Departments in emergencies and air and sea rescues, and other civilian authorities, and WHEREAS, the removal of the 711-Sigtial Battalion of Mobile, Alabama, will cause a great loss in addition to its economic loss to this area, and WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council of the City of Fairhope is desirous of making known the great services rendered by the 711 Signal Battalion of Mobile, Alabama, and opposes it's removal. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Council of the City of Fairhope be, and the same are hereby opposed to the removing of the 711 Signal Battalion of Mobile, Alabama to Montgomery, Alabama. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be spread upon the minutes of the regular meeting of the Mayor and City Council of the City of Fairhope on January 10, 1972. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be forwarded to Major Gibson Jones, Mobile, Alabama, and that a copy of this said Resolution be forwarded to all other military personnel instrumental in removing the "711 Signal Battalion from Mobile, Alabama to Montgomery, Alabama. Adopted this the 10th day of January, 1972• Councilman Box read and placed on file sketch and letter from Delchamps, Inc. agreeing to pay $5,000.00 on cost of increasing size of water line to delfair Plaza. Motion by Councilman Box seconded by Councilman Robertson that the City purchase and install pipe as required to increase size of walter line to Delfair Plaza. Motion carried. Motion by Councilman Robertson seconded by Councilman Cowen that the following Resolution be adopted. Motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council of the City of Fairhope, Alabama are desirous of qualifying the Municipality of the City of Fairhope for flood insurance under the Federal Insurance Adminis- tration of Washington, D. C., and WHEREAS, the City Council of Fairhope, Alabama realizes that there is a local need for the said flood insurance. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and City Council of the City of Fairhope, Alabama that there is a local need for flood insurance, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City does hereby express it's desire for it's citizens in the City to participate in the Federal Insurance Flood Insurance Program. ADOPTED this the 10th day of January, 1972. Councilman Cowen introduced subject of gas service to Diamon- head Corp., Lake Forest Division. Motion by Councilman Bishop seconded by Councilman Box that the City Superintendent be authorized to meet with and offer gas service to the Diamond - head Corp. Lake Forest Subdivision. Motion carried unanimously. Letter from Trinity Presbyterian Church requested paving of alley between church and parking lot. No action taken. Furnishings for new City Administration Building discussed. Councilman Nix and Councilman Box were instructed to finalize purchase of same. Ira Steele representing the Volunteer Fire Department requested purchase of new fire truck and presented specifications for type desired. Motion by Councilman Cowen seconded by Councilman Robertson that the City advertise for bids for fire truck as per specifications. Motion carried. Motion by Councilman Nix seconded by Councilman Cowen that the City advertise for bids on an elbow truck in accordance with specifications provided by the Electric Department. Motion carried. Councilman Bishop introduced the following Resolution which was unanimously adopted. RESOLUTION WHEREAS, The Mayor and Council of the City of Fairhope have been meeting at the Adult Recreation Center located on Morphy Avenue in Fairhope, Alabama, and, WHEREAS, the City of Fairhope has obtained a new Administrative Building located at 387 Fairhope Avenue in Fairhope, Alabama, and WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council are now desirous to move the official meeting place of the Mayor and Council of the City of Fairhope. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that beginning on the 24th day of January, 19729 which is a regularly scheduled meeting of the Mayor and City Council of the City of Fairhope, that the meeting place be, and it is hereby set at the Fairhope Administra- tive Building located at 387 Fairhope Avenue in Fairhope, Alabama. ADOPTED this the 10th day of January, 1972. Councilman Robertson reported that the Volunteer Fire Department is desirous of organizing a junior group of Fire Department Cadets and seek Council approval of the project. Motion by Councilman Box seconded by Councilman Robertson that the City Council express approval of the formation of a Cadet Corps by the Volunteer Fire Department. Motion carried unanimously. There being no further business the meeting was adjourned. Approved Attest: City Clerk Protem. Mayor is 55y . .... ... .. ,7� F Ar tt10 Ile 'W �L- Ae apo . .... . '7777'� r777 9 Im VW ,y_. r ill �i7 i TheMepenants Na Q 1 Bank of Mobile A. HAROLD WINN ASSISTANT TRUST OFFICER CAPITAL & SURPL•USi;;ii" Ib IS11,000,000.00 Mobile, Alabama January 3, 1972 Mr. Sam E. Box, Councilman City of Fairhope P. 0. Box 429 Fairhope, Alabama 36532 Dear Mr. Box: TRUST DEPARTMENT RE: Del -Fair Shopping Center Fairhope, Alabama Delchamps Inc. Profit Sharing Trust P. O. DRAWER 2527 MOBILE, ALABAMA 36601 This has reference to your letter of December 6, 1971, concerning the installation of a larger water -line in order to provide adequate water pressure to Del -Fair Shopping Center in Fairhope, Alabama. We are pleased to inform you that this Bank as Trustee of Delchamps, Inc. Profit Sharing Trust will agree to purchase the following materials as set forth in your letter of December 6th: approximately 1200 feet of 8 in. cast iron mechanical joint pipe, valves, and other fittings that will be used in laying this line at a cost not to exceed $5,000 and the City of Fairhope will agree to install said line and make all necessary connections to Del -Fair Shopping Center at no additional cost to said Trust. We would greatly appreciate your advising us -when you expect to begin laying the water line as we would like to have it installed as soon as possible. Thank you for your help and cooperation in this matter. Sincerely yours, Assistant Trust Officer AHW/nl y ,•,t7 ,M V T�1 ; ff{ he . T � ,,Ilfill r Me�eh�n s 1i �1lbna � Bank of Mobile CAPITAL & SURPLUS i " "!!IUISJI.000.000.00 TRUST DEPARTMENT A. HAROLD WINN ASSISTANT TRUST OFFICER Mobile, Alabama January 3, 1972 Mr. Sam E. Box, Councilman City of Fairhope P. 0. Box 429 Fairhope, Alabama 36532 RE: Del -Fair Shopping Center Fairhope, xklabama Delchamps Inc. Profit Sharing Trust Dear Mr. Box: P. O. DRAWER 2527 MOBILE, ALABAMA 36601 This has reference to your letter of December 6, 19'71, concerning the installation of a larger water line in order to provide adequate water pressure to Del -Fair Shopping Center in Fairhope, Alabama. We are pleased to inform you that this Bank as Trustee of Delchamps, Inc. Profit Sharing Trust will agree to purchase the following materials as set forth in your letter of December 6th: approximately 1200 feet of 8 in. cast iron mechanical joint pipe,.valves, and other fittings that will be used in laying this line at a cost not to exceed $5,000 and the City of Fairhope will agree to install said line and make all necessary connections to Del -Fair Shopping Center at no additional cost to said Trust. We would greatly appreciate your advising us when you expect to begin laying the water line as we would like to have it installed as soon as possible. Thank you for your help and cooperation in this matter. Sincerely yours, Q1 i 1, 'Asistant Trust Officer AHW/nl