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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-28-1972 Regular MeetingSTATE OF ALABAMA COUNTY OF BALDWIN The City Council of the City of Fairhope met in regular session at the City Administration Building, 387 Fairhope Ave., Monday, August 28, 1972 at 7:30 P.M., with the following mem- bers present: Mayor R. C. Macon, Councilmen: James P. Nix, Henry G. Bishop and Sam E. Box. Councilmen John Robertson and Robert Cowen being absent. Minutes of previous regular meeting were corrected as follows: 'Ira Steele, Chief of Volunteer Fire Department, requested permission from Council to appear before Baldwin County Com- mission with request for funds in the amount of 6 675.00 for additional fire truck to be used mainly for forest fires. Coun- cil signed letter of request to be presented to County Commis- sion. Minutes approved as corrected. Property owners in Fly Creek area requested aid of City Council in getting the U. S. Corps of Engineers to place the spoil from the dredging at Fly Creek directly on the beach north of the entrance to the creek instead of making sand bars out in the bay. Letter read and general discussion followed on placing of spoils. Motion by Councilman Bishop seconded by Councilman Box that City reimburse Volunteer Fire Department on accident in- surance policy in the amount of $738.51..Motion carried unani- mously. Motion by Councilman Nix seconded by Councilman Box that Volunteer Fire Department be authorized to purchase litera- ture to be given to school children for Fire Prevention Week, October 8th through October 14, 1972, cost not to exceed $100.00. Motion carried. The following bids were received on three police cars: Steber Chevrolet Net trade difference $8,985.00 on 350 Cu. In. 175 H.P. Net trade difference nN 454 Cu. In. 215 H.P. $9,420.00 Gaston Motor Company Net trade difference $9,943.00 Motion by Councilman Nix seconded by Councilman Box that City accept low bid of Steber Chevrolet, provided cars meet specifications. Motion carried. Motion by Councilman Nix seconded by Councilman Box that City Attorney be authorized to start proceedings to have buil- ding on S/W Corner of Nichols and S. Section Street meet re- quirements of Southern Standard Building Code. Motion carried. Motion by Councilman Bishop seconded by Councilman Box that City Attorney be authorized to draw up necessary deeds for exchange of property with Mr. L. D. Littleton, Sr., Motion carried. Motion by Councilman Box seconded by Councilman Nix that the following Resolution be adopted: Motion carried. RESOLUTION WHEREAS, there has been filed with the Government in be half of THE CITY OF FAIRHOPE, ALABAMA (herein called the Ap- plicant) an application, Project Number PFL-Ala-196, dated April 28, 1972, for.`Federal assistance under the Public Facility Loans Program, Public Law 345, 84th Congress, as amended, and the United States of America, Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, has transmitted the Applicant for acceptance an Offer dated July 11, 1972 of Federal assistance in connection with the Project referred to in said application and described in said Offer; and WHEREAS, said Offer has been fully considered in ac- cordance with all pertinent rules of procedure and legal re- quirements, and made a part of the Applicants public records; and WHEREAS, it is deemed advisable and in the public in- terest that said Offer be accepted; NOW, THEREFORE, be it Resolved by THE CITY COUNCIL that the_said Offer, a true and correct copy of which, including the Special Conditions, Bond Specifications and the Terms and Conditions, is hereto attacd3hhed, be and the same hereby is ac- cepted without reservation or qualification. Passed by the aforementioned governing body of the Ap- plicant on the 28th day of August, 1972. Date August 29, 1972 (Signed) S/ R. C. Macon Mayor Approved as a Valid Acceptance of the above -mentioned Offer Attorney at Law Motion by Councilman Bishop secoded by Councilman Box that request of Leo Keller for vacation pay be taken under ad- visement. Motion carried. Motion by Councilman Box seconded by Councilman Nix that Ordinance No. 493, An Ordinance To Repeal Sub -Section (1) of Section 10-9 (a) of Ordinance No. 478 Adopted the 1st Day of January, 1972 be adopted as introduced. Motion carried. Motion by Councilman Nix seconded by Councilman Box that City employ Moore Engineering Company to draw up necessary plans for the City's Land fill to bring it in accordance with Solid Waste Act No. 771. Motion carried. Motion by Cpuncilman Bishop seconded by Councilman Nix that City of Fairhope use the County land fill on a temporary basis until the City's land fill can be brought in compliance with State law No. 771. Motion carried. Upon the recommendation of Mayor Macon, Councilman :.. Bishop moved, seconded by Councilman Nix that Harold Mason be appointed Acting.Foreman of the Street Department at $3.00 per hour. Motion carried. Mayor Macon recommended to the Council that due to the rapid growth and increase in participation in various activities supervised by the Recreation Board that Council seriously con- sider adding the remaining 215 of beer tax to their annual bud- get. Motion by Councilman Box seconded by Councilman Nix that City ask for bids on one load Cast Iron Pipe, assorted sizes. Bids to be opened at next regular meeting. Motion carried. It was duly moved and seconded that meeting adjourn. Motion carried. ATTEST: City Clerk APPROVED Mayor DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMEN HUD(11) ACCEPTANCE OF THE OFFER WiEREAS, there has been filed with the Government in behalf of CITY OF FAIRHOPBs ALABAMA (Legal corporate nacre of a�''ltca t). (herein called the Applicant) an application, Project Num5er��A�19 dated April 28, 1972` for Federal assistance under the Public Facility Loans Program, Public Law 345, 84th Congress, as amended, and the United States of America, Secretary of Housingg and Urban Development, has trans- mitted to the Applicant for acceptance an Offer elated - - July 11� 19i$ of Federal assist- ance in connection with the Project referred to in said application and described in said Offer; and MMEAS, said Offer has been fully considered in accordance with all pertinent rules of pro -a cedure and legal requirements, and made a part of the Applicant's public recoidel and W- REAS, it is deemed advisable and in the public interest that said Offer be acceptedi NOW, `BCE, be it Resolved by the City Coune i1. (Name of applicant's governing body) that the said Offer, a true and correct copy of which, including the Special Conditions, Bond Specifications and the Terms and Conditions, in hereto attached, be and the some hereby is ac- cepted without reservation or qualification; Passed b the aforementioned governing body of the Applicant on the 2 8 t h day of Aur�M 1972 Date Au-�Zs n. 29, 1 Q72_ Approved as a Valid Acceptance of the above -mentioned Offer (Attorney at Law) d (Si ne g )- (Ndae of Officer Required to Approve) Title: Mayor Previous Editions Obsolete