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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-27-1984 Regular Meeting549 STATE OF ALABAMA X COUNTY OF BALDWIN X The City Council, City of Fairhope, met in regular session at 5:30 o'clock, P.M., Fairhope Municipal Complex, Council Chamber, 161 North Section Street, Fairhope, Alabama 36532, on Monday, 27 February 1984. Present were Mayor James P. Nix; Councilmembers Roy C. White, Trisha Nelson, David E. Bishop, Michael A. Ford, and Barney L. Shull; City Attorney James Reid and City Clerk Evelyn Phillips. Absent: none. Minutes of the 13 February 1984 regular session were duly approved. Councilman Bishop moved for final adoption of Ordinance No. 736, an ordinance to annex and zone property located on Edwards Avenue east of Greeno Road as petitioned by owner Julio Corte, Jr. Seconded by Councilman Shull, motion passed unanimously. Councilwoman Nelson introduced, and moved for the adoption of, the following resolution. Seconded by Councilman White, motion'passed unanimously: RESOLUTION NO. 106-84 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FAIRHOPE, BALDWIN COUNTY, ALABAMA, That we are adamantly opposed to the 2.2% Utility Tax legislation and the Electric Territorial legislation now being considered by the Alabama House and Senate; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED That we call on our Senators and Representatives to do all possible to defeat this legislation. ADOPTED THIS 27th DAY OF FEBRUARY, 1984. 27 February 1984 550 Councilman White introduced, and moved for the adoption of, the following Resolution. Seconded by Councilwoman Nelson, motion passed unanimously: RESOLUTION NO. 107-84 WHEREAS, Highway No. US 98 is, and has been for many years, a primary route to the recreational and scenic attractions of the greater Gulf Shores of the State of Alabama; and WHEREAS, a portion of this Highway, locally known as Greeno Road, runs through the eastern edge of our City; THEN, THEREFORE, IT IS RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FAIRHOPE, ALABAMA, that a request be directed to'the Alabama Highway Department for a formal study of US 98, from State Highway No. 104 south to Baldwin County Highway No. 32, for widening to accommodate the ever-increasing traffic load. ADOPTED THIS 27th DAY OF FEBRUARY, 1984. P. Nix, Mayor ty Councilman Ford introduced, and moved for the adoption of, the following Resolution. Seconded by Councilman Shull, motion passed unanimously: RESOLUTION NO. 108-84 WHEREAS, US 98 Scenic Route south of Fairhope, Alabama, to the Marriott Grand Hotel has became increasingly popular as a biking, jogging, and hiking route; and WHEREAS, the Baldwin County Highway Department is now pre- paring to resurface this section of highway, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FAIRHOPE That a request be and is hereby respectfully submitted that the County Highway Department consider widening Scenic 98 an extra four (4) feet, on the east or the west side, from our City to the Marriott Grand Hotel, to accommodate bikers, joggers, and hikers .in the interest of public safety and increased aesthetic value. ADOPTED THIS 27th DAYYOFR, 1984. P. N' Mayor � City C/� 27 February 1984 551 Building Official Bob Lunsford reported to Council on bids received on materials for City Hall remodeling. On 24 February, bids were opened on Ceiling Tile. Only one bid received - Jim Boothe Contracting Company at $1.43 per square foot, esti- mated total: $7,508. Councilman Shull moved to accept the bid. Seconded by Councilwoman Nelson, motion passed unanimously. On 27 February, bids were opened on Carpet. Reinhart Home Improvement, Fairhope, and Fairhope Floor Covering offered the following bids: Carpet Carpet w/pad Reinhart 10.18 psy 12.18 psy Floor Covering 12.25 psy 13.75 psy Councilwoman Nelson moved to accept the low bid, provided all specifications were met. Seconded by Councilman Bishop, motion passed unanimously. On 27 February, bids were also opened on Door Units complete with frame and hardware, not installed. Bids were received from Brabner & Hollan Company and from Underwood Supply Company, however, neither bid was according to specifications. Councilman Bishop moved to reject both bids and to rebid the items. Seconded by Councilwoman Nelson, motion passed unanimously. Councilman White moved to hear the following item not on the Agenda. Seconded by Councilman Ford, motion passed unanimously: A Mr. Thompson requested of Council to either block off or pave a portion of Bon Secour Avenue. Mr. Thompson recently bought a home in Richmond Square Sub -Division and this unpaved street is being used as a bike trail and is hazardous to his children. Mr. Thompson was asked to return to the next regular session after the problem has been looked into for a possible solution. Meeting was duly adjourned.