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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-23-1976 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 Avenue, Monday, March 23, 1976 at 7:00 P.M. with the following members present: Mayor James P. Nix, Councilmen: David E. Bishop, H. G. Bishop, Sam E. Box, 011ie E. Deese and Barney L. Shull. Minutes of the previous regular meeting were corrected to read: Dowsey Air Conditioner bid was for a 5T unit instead of 72 T. Ingersoll bid on 72 T. Compressor only, which bid was accepted in the amount of $786.98. Minutes approved as corrected. Councilman Sam Box introduced the following Ordinance: ORDINANCE NO. 5 73 AN ORDINANCE TO REPEAL ORDINANCE NO. 191, AN ORDINANCE REQUIRING LICENSE FOR EVERY PERSON, FIRM, CORPORATION OR MOTOR TRANSPORTATION WHICH DELIVERS, UNLOADS, DISTRIBUTES OR DISPOSES OF ANY GOODS, WARES, MERCHANDISE IN THE CITY OF FAIRHOPE, ALABAMA. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FAIRHOPE, ALABAMA, that Ordinance No. 191, adopted on the lst day of May, 1949 be, and the same is hereby repealed. This Ordinance shall take effect upon its due adoption and publication as required by law. ADOPTED THIS THE 6l'DAY OF �.;. k Q , 1976 APPROVED Attest: City Clerk yor Application for Beer License for proposed Square Rigger Restaur- ant on Highway 98 next to Pappagello's, by Wallace W. Milham was brought up for discussion. Attorney for the Milhams stated that they were requesting a letter from the Council indicating that the Council would act favorably on a Beer License when the building is completed. Motion by Councilman Sam Box seconded by Councilman Barney Shull that a Beer License be issued to Mr. and Mrs. Milham if and when the Square Rigger Restaurant is built on Highway 98 next to Pappagello's. A group of residents from the area voiced their objections to the issuing of another Beer licen e in the area. After a general discussion, Mayor Nix called for a vote on the motion on the floor with the following results: Votin For: Councilmen:H. G. Bishop, Sam E. Box and Barney L. Shull. Voting Against:Councilmen David E. Bishop and 011ie Deese and Mayor James P. Nix. Mayor Nix then cast a second vote to break the tie and the motion was defeated. Motion by Councilman David Bishop seconded by Councilman Sam Box that Ordinance #571, AN ORDINANCE TO ESTABLISH TESTING OF ALL PERSONS WHO SHALL OPERATE AS LICENSED ELECTRICIANS WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF FAIRHOPE, ALABAMA, introduced at the regular meeting of March 8, 1976 be adopted as introduced. Motion carried. Councilman Sam Box introduced the following Ordinance: ORDINANCE NO. 572 AN ORDINANCE TO PROHIBIT MOTORCYLCES, MOTOR SCOOTERS, AND OTHER MOTORIZED TWO -WHEELED VEHICLES FROM ENTERING ON THE PRIVATE PROPERTY OF OTHERS WITHOUT PRIOR WRITTEN PERMISSION, TO PROHIBIT MOTOR SCOOTERS AND MOTORCYCLES AND OTHER MOTOR DRIVEN TWO -WHEELED VEHICLES FROM RACING IN COMMERCIAL PARKING LOTS, OTHER THAN THE LAWFUL INGRESS AND EGRESS IN AND ABOUT THE ORDINANRY COURSE OF BUSINESS. ARTICLE I. SECTION 1. It shall be unlawful for any person to operat a motorcycle, motor scooter or other motor driven two -wheeled vehicle upon private or public property of others, or upon desig- nated bicycle trails, without the prior written permission of the owner of said property. SECTION 2. It shall be unlawful for any person to operate a motorcylce, motor scooter, or any other motor -driven two -wheeled vehicle upon a commercial parking lot except for the normal ingress and egress and parking thereon in the ordinary course of business. SECTION 3. Any person convicted for violation of this Article shall be punished by fine of not less than one nor more than TWO HUNDRED ($200.00) DOLLARS, or by imprisonment for hard labor for not more than 6 months, or by such fine and imprisonment at the discretion of the Court. THIS ORDINANCE shall take effect on its due adoption and publication as required by law. Adopted this the 1. 146ay of 1976. Approve ayor Attest: City C 'erk Motion by Councilman David Bishop seconded by Councilman Barney Shull that the City ask for bids on pick-up truck. Motion carried Mr. Kashew had requested that the City install railroad ties every three feet in front of his property on N. Section Street to avoid collision of cars into his property. Motion by Council- man Sam Box seconded by Councilman H. G. Bishop that the request be denied. ;M�¢,o,� C�.y y Ie d Mayor Nix reported that Dr. E. C. Dillabough had resigned from the Library Board and asked for nominations to replace Dr. Dillabough. Councilman H. G. Bishop nominated Mr. Wm. B. McGregor, Councilman David Bishop seconded the nomination. Councilman Sam Box moved that the nominations be closed. Upon being put to vote the vote was unanimous in favor of Mr. McGregor to fill the unexpired term of Dr. Dillabough which expires in May, 1978. Motion by Councilman Shull seconded by Councilman Box that Mayor Nix be authorized to enter into agreement with the State Highway Department for upgrading of the existing signal at the intersectic of Section Street and Fairhope'Avenue with a new fully -actuated three phase controller and new.signal heads at a cost of $6193.80. Motion carried. Dr. Ernest, representing the Jaycees, requested unlimited use of the beach for the 4th of July celebration and that any requests concerning use of beach be referred to the jaycees. Motion by Councilman Barney Shull seconded by Councilman H. G. Bishop that the request be granted and that the Jaycees be commended for thei efforts in sponsoring the July 4th celebration. Motion carried. A request from the Air Conditioner dealers for a license law to be adopted by the Council was discussed. Motion by Councilman Sam Box seconded by Councilman Barney Shull that the Electric Supt. and City Attorney draw up Ordinance for Council approval. Motion carried. It was duly moved, seconded and carried that the meeting adjourn. Approved Attest: , City Clerk