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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-28-1976 Regular MeetingSTATE OF ALABAMA COUNTY OF BALDWIN The City Council of the City of Fairhope, Alabama met in regular session at the City Administration Building, 387 Fairhope Avenue, Monday, June 28, 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 and special meetings were approved. Letter from TelePrompter of Mobile Cable TV Corp. requesting cancellation of their franchise since they have determined that it will not be practicable to exercise their rights under this franchise. Motion by Councilman Barney Shull that the following Ordinance be introduced: ORDINANCE NO. J;-77 AN ORDINANCE TO REPEAL ORDINANCE NO. 421, GRANTING FRANCHISE TO TELEPROMPTER CABLE TV. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FAIRHOPE, ALABAMA, as follows: SECTION 1. Ordinance No. 421, adopted on the 8th day of September, 1969 is hereby repealed. SECTION 2. The grantee, Teleprompter Corporation, and its successors and assigns, are hereby discharged from any obligation or liability under the franchise granted by Ordinance No. 421, and said franchise is hereby terminated and cancelled, without recourse against the grantee thereof. This Ordinance to be effective upon its adoption and publica- tion as required by law. ADOPTED THIS THE 11► DAY OF Attest: C i y C erk APPRO% 1976. Mr. Ernest Bailey requested exception to Ordinance No. 575 by allowing 6" opening between slats of fence at Swimming Pool in- stead of 4" as required by Ordinance since fence was installed before adoption of Ordinance. Motion by Councilman David E. Bishop seconded by Councilman Barney Shull to allow exception to the Ordinance as requested. Motion carried. The Industrial Development Board, having been inactive for a number of years, has two active members, Mr. Larry Merrihew whose term expires in January, 1977 and Mr. Ray Malone whose term expires, in January, 1979. There are two members whose terms have expired and should be reappointed, Mr. Byrd L. Moore and Mr. Tom Parks. Motion by Councilman Shull seconded by Councilman Sam Box that Byrd L. Moore be reappointed to the Industrial Board for a term ending January, 1979 and Mr. Tom Parks be reappointed to the Industrial Board for a term ending January, 1981. Motion carried. Mayor Nix asked for nominations to fill the unexpired terms of Mike Breedlove, Ed Warley and Bill Strickland on the Industrial Board. Councilman David E. Bishop nominated Jack Lucey. Council- man 011ie E. Deese nominated Mike Ford, James Reid and E. B. Gwinn. Nominations closed. Vote on the nomination of Jack Lucey was as follows: For: Council- man David E. Bishop. Against: Councilmen: Sam Box and Barney Shull. Councilmen: 011ie E. Deese and H. G. Bishop not voting. Nomination defeated. Vote on the nomination of Mike Ford was unanimous and Mr. Ford was appointed to the Industrial Board for a term ending January, 1979. Vote on the nomination of James was appointed to the Industrial uary, 1979. Reid was unanimous and Mr. Reid Board for a term ending in Jan - Vote on the nomination of E. B. Gwinn was as follows: Voting For: Councilmen: H. G. Bishop, Sam E. Box, 011ie E. Deese and Barney L. Shull. Voting Against: Councilman David E. Bishop. Nomination carried and Mr. Gwinn was appointed to the Industrial Board for a term ending January, 1977. Motion by Councilman Sam Box seconded by Councilman Barney Shull that the City request bids on new Police Car. Motion carried. Motion by Councilman Sam Box seconded by Councilman Barney Shull that bill from T & H Contractors in the amount of $6,000.00 and Moore Engineering bill in the amount of $900.00 for relocating gas line for Scenic Overlook at Spanish Fort be approved for pay- ment, bills to be !:refunded to the City by State Highway DeP-art- ment. Motion carried. Ms. Tommye Werneth of South Alabama Regional Planning requested Mayor and Councilmen to attend workshop to be held on July 21 at 3:00 P.M. on Public Law 92500. Report on Insurance for the City was held for a special meeting on Tuesday, June 29, 1976 at 5:00 P.M. There being no further business, motion duly made, seconded and carried that the meeting adjourn. Approved Mayor Attest City Clerk STATE OF ALABAMA COUNTY OF BALDWIN We, the undersigned members of the Fairhope City Council hereby waive notice of the calling of a special meeting to be held on Saturday, June 19, 1976 at 10:00 A.M. for the purpose of enter- ing into Bond Agreement with Frazer -Lanier Company for financing Stadium and to renew temporary loan with the First National Bank of Fairhope. r May r / rnnnri man Councilman ouncilman Council c