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STATE OF ALABAMA
COUNTY OF BALDWIN
The City Council, City of Fairhope, met in regular session at
5:30 p.m., Fairhope Municipal Complex, 1616 North Section Street,
Fairhope, Alabama 36532, on Monday, 14 February 1983.
Present were Mayor James P. Nix; Councilmemb'ers Roy C. White,
Trisha Nelson, David E. Bishop, Michael A. Ford, and Sam E. Box;
City Attorney Jim Reid and City Clerk Evelyn Phillips.
Mayor Nix called the meeting to order and Councilwoman Nelson
gave the invocation.
Minutes of the 24 January 1983 regular session were duly
approved.
Councilwoman Nelson introduced the following Resolution and
moved for its adoption. Seconded by Councilman Bishop, motion passed
unanimously:
Resolution No. 67-83
WHEREAS, this Resolution serves as an expression of
sympathy to the family of Coach Paul "Bear" Bryant and as
formal recognition of his contribution to the youth of Fair -
hope, and
WHEREAS, Coach Bryant served as a role model to young
people as he stressed excellence in all endeavors, including
athletic, and
WHEREAS, eight young men from Fairhope played football for
the University of Alabama and.witnessed Coach Bryant`s Leadership
firsthand.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED in further recognition and
remembrance of Coach Bryant, the City Council officially names
the new Aero-Chief fire truck "BEAR" and we know this fire truck
will serve.as a reminder of the strength of Paul Bryant through
the years of its service to Fairhope
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Councilman Ford introduced, and moved for the adoption of,
the following Resolution. Seconded by Councilman Box, motion
passed unanimously:
Resolution No. 68-83
WHEREAS, the City of Fairhope did collect $23,038 for
Business Licenses from concerns located in the Police Juris-
diction of the City, and
WHEREAS, the Fairhope Police Department did expend the
sum of $124,685 for police protection; and the Fire Depart-
ment did expend the sum of $8,890 for fire protection; in the
Police Jurisdiction of the City,
THEN THEREFORE BE ,IT RESOLVED, that the expense of Fire
and Police protection in the Police Jurisdiction of the City
of Fairhope, Alabama, did exceed the revenue received from
Business Licenses issued to locations in said Police Juris-
diction.
ADOPTED THIS 14th DAY OF FEB
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Mr. Al Johnson of the Recreation Board came before the Council
with two requests: '(1) authorization to seek permission from
Riviera Utilities to use their vacant lot on the corner of Young
Street and Nichols Avenue for.parking. Councilman Box moved to
Councilman Box moved to approve this request. Seconded by
Councilman Ford, motion passed by the following vote: AYE - Box,
Ford, Nelson, and Bishop. NAY none. ABSTAIN White.
(2) authorization to move No Parking Signs on west side of Mershon
Street next to Stimpson Field some 15 feet further apart. A dele-
gation of property owners was present and -this request was generally
discussed. No action will be taken until further study.
Councilman White reported on the rezoning request by Mr.
Robert Van Iderstine. The Planning & Zoning Board recommends
approval"of this request. Councilman. White moved to hold the
Council public hearing as soon as publication requirements,can be met.
(March 14th): Seconded by Councilman Box, motion passed unanimously.
The following appointments were duly made:
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Councilman Box moved to reappoint A.J. Koppersmith and Norris
Smith to the Harbor Board, each for a 2-year term. Seconded by
Councilwoman Nelson, motion passed unanimously.
Councilman Bishop moved to reappoint Jack Lucey and Peyton
Walker to the Parking Authority, each for a 2-year term. Seconded
by Councilman White, motion passed unanimously.
Councilwoman Nelson moved to appoint Howard Wulff and to
reappoint Phil Dyson, Andrew Lindsey, and Lee Rencher to the Com-
munity Appearance Committee, each for a 3-year term. Seconded by
Councilman Ford, motion passed unanimously.
On the Personnel Board:
Councilman Box moved to reappoint Doris Dial for a 2 year term.
Seconded by Councilwoman Nelson, motion passed unanimously.
Councilman Box moved to reappoint C.E. Nelson for a 3 year term
Seconded by Councilman Bishop, motion passed unanimously.
Councilman White moved to appoint Jerry Bryant for a 4 year term.
Seconded by'Councilman Box, motion passed unanimously.
Councilman Box moved to reappoint Bill Johnson for a 5 year term.
Seconded by Councilman Ford, motion passed unanimously.
A letter from the Fairhope Single Tax Corporation was read
stating they would agree to allow the City to use the former
library building and area for a Public Building. A 5 year agreement
will be drawn up and sent for execution eliminating the stipulation
that the building must be used as a library.
Councilman Box moved to pay bills as presented. Seconded by
Councilman White, motion passed unanimously.
Meeting was duly adjourned.
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