HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-12-1972 Regular MeetingSTATE OF ALABAMA
COUNTY OF BAL DW IN
The City Council of the City of Fairhoa met in regular
session at the City Administration Building, 397 Fairhope Ave.,
on Monday, June 12, 1972 at 7:30 P.M., with the following mem-
bers present; Mayor R. C. Macon, Councilmen: James P. Nix, John
A. Robertson, Henry G. Bishop and Sam E. Box. Councilman Robert
H. Cowen being. absent.
Minutes of previous regular meeting were approved.
Dr. E. C. Dillabough requested street light on corner of
Nichols and Section Street, also requested that City check man-
hole in center of lot owned by him. Request referred to City
Superintendent for report to Council.
Mr. Elmer Vick, Fairhope Jaycees, requested City to take
full page color ad in their July 4th pamphlet at a cost of $180.00.
Motion by Councilman Robertson seconded by Councilman Box that City
take ad as requested. Motion carried.
Mrs. Martha Hill representing Bicycle Committee presented
a report of their meeting with request that action be taken on
the following:
Paving trail on Section (Oak Street to Gayfer).
Paving trail on one side of Gayfer from Section to Bon
Secour.
Paving trail on one side of Volanta from Bon Secour to
ball parks.
Paving trail (for walkers or for both walkers and bicy-
cles) on Church St;, from Fig to Fels.
Fill gully on Bon Secour. n
Fill Gully at end of Liberty or make footbridge to cross
into school property._
Reduce speed on Fairwood, Liberty, Cliff,Bayview (betweed
Magnolia and Fairhope Ave.). School, (between Morphy and
Fairhope Ave.) and Bon Secour to 20 mph.
Provide bike racks at tennis courts, end of Orange St.,
at the beach, Middle School, High School and downtown,
also swimming pool.
Allocate funds for installation of necessary signs on
trails if these are not paid for by civic groups.
Barney Shull, Chairman of Recreation Board reported that
Recreation Board has plans for walk ways and bicycle trails in
Green Park.
Motion by Councilman Box seconded by Councilman Bishop
that City prepare walkways and bicycle trails at Greeno Park
according -to Recreation Board plans,using summer employees under
O.E.O. program. Motion carried.
Chairman Shull reported that tennis courts at Greeno
Park were completed and official opening date has been set for
Saturday, June 24, 1972.
Motion by Councilman Bishop seconded by Councilman Box
that City accept tennis courts, authorize payment of contractor's
bill and authorize City Attorney to draw up Ordinance setting
fine for anyone damaging courts. Motion carried.
Motion by Councilman Rpbertson seconded by Councilman
Bishop that City purchase 48 quartz lights for Greeno Park Tennis
Courts. Motion carried.
Motion by Councilman Bishop seconded by Councilman Box
that $37,000.00 be transferred from 1970 Street Improvement Acct.,
to the General Obligation Warrant and Interest Savings Account,
and waive monthly payment of $3,416.66 until such time as pay-
ment is required to meet terms of Warrants. Motion carried.
Motion by Councilman Bishop seconded by Councilman Box
that Rev. R. A. St Pierre be reappointed to Library Board for
five year term ending May 4, 1977. Motion carried.
Motion by Councilman Box seconded by Councilman Robertson
that City advertise for public hearing at regular meeting of the
City Council on July 10, 1972 on rezoning from R-2 to B-2 the
Carrie Young Estate Tract located at the S. W. Corner of Young
and Middle Street. Motion carried.
Motion by Councilman Box seconded by Councilman Robert-
son that City advertise for public hearing at regular meeting
of the City Council on July 10, 1072 on rezoning to M-1 property
on Highway 98 at Parker.Road. Motion carried.
Motion by Councilman Box seconded by Councilman Nix thkt
City place $50.00 Ad in Masonic Day. Motion carried.
Motion by Councilman Bishop seconded by Councilman Box
that Mr. Cecil Pitman be reappointed to the Planning and Zoning
Commission for a six year term ending May 25, 1978. Motion car-
ried.
Motion by Councilman Bishop seconded by Councilman Box
that $20,000.00 from Electric and $10,000.00 from Gas be trans-
ferred to General Fund for Tennis Courts and lights. Motion car-
ried.
Motion by Councilman Bishop seconded by Councilman Nix
that bills be approved for payment. Motion carried.
Motion by Councilman Box seconded by Councilman Robert-
son that General Corrosion Services bill in the amount of $1,350.00
be approved for payment. Motion carried.
Motion by Councilman Nix seconded by Councilman Box that
City join Baldwin County Civil Defense Operation Readiness Program
at a cost of $12.00 a month. Motion carried.
Motion by Councilman Box seconded by Councilman Nix that
City ask for bids on load of 6" Cast Iron Pipe. Motion carried.
Motion by Councilman Box seconded by Councilman Nix that
city ask for bids on load mixed gas pipe. Motion carried.
Motion by Councilman Box seconded by Councilman Nix that
Gene Fuqua attend Southeast Natmral Gas Distribution Short Course
at the University of Alabama, June 20-22, 1972. Motion carried.
Motion by Councilman Robertson seconded by Councilman Nix
that Council take Bicycle Committee Report under study and that
the Committee be com-
mended for their report.
The following Ordinance was introduced in writing by Mr.
Box and A,'d in full by the City Clerk:
Motion by Councilman Nix seconded by Councilman Robertson
that the meeting adjourn. Motion carried.
APPROVED
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