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Home My WebLink About03-23-1987 Regular Meeting827 STATE OF ALABAMA X COUNTY OF BALDWIN The City Council, City of Fairhope, met in regular session at 5:30, p.m.; Fairhope Municipal Complex Council Chamber, 161 North Section Street, Fairhope, Alabama 36532, on Monday, 23 March 1987. Present were Mayor James P. Nix; Councilmembers Jeanette Puckett, David E. Bishop, Michael A. Ford, and Barney L. Shull; City Attorney James Reid and City Clerk Evelyn Phillips. Councilman Roy C. White was absent. There being a quorum present, Mayor Nix called the meeting to order. Minutes of the 9 March 1987 regular session were duly approved. Mrs. Vickie Burt, representing Liberty Church, came before the Council to request permission to use Henry George Park for a children's Bible Story Time, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon, for one week, June 15-19. Councilman Bishop moved to approve the request. Seconded by Councilman Shull, motion passed unanimously. Councilman Ford moved for Final Adoption of Ordinance No. 785, an ordinance to increase the monthly Garbage Rate for single unit residences and offices from $2.50 to $3.25. Seconded by Councilman Shull, motion passed unanimously. Councilman Shull introduced an ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 668, the Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance. In order to take immediate action on this ordinance, Councilman Ford moved to suspend the rules. Seconded by Councilwoman Puckett, motion to suspend passed unanimously by the following vote: AYE -Nix, Puckett, Bishop, Ford, and Shull. NAY - none. Councilman Shull then moved for Final Adoption of Ordinance No. 786. Seconded by Councilman Bishop, motion to adopt passe unanimously by the following vote: AYE -Nix, Puckett, Bishop, Ford, and Shull. NAY - none. Councilman Bishop introduced, and moved for the adoption of, the following Resolution. Seconded by Councilman Shull, motion passed unanimously: RESOLUTION NO. 217-87 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF FAIRHOPE, ALABAMA: Mayor James P. Nix is hereby authorized to execute an Interruptible Gas Sales Contract between the CITY OF FAIRHOPE and UER MARKETING COMPANY of Houston, Texas, along with an Allocation Agreement, effec- tive 1 March 1987. This Contract and Agreement pertains to the pur- chase of Natural Gas by the City from UNITED GAS PIPE LINE COMPANY, also of Houston, and UER MARKETING COMPANY on an allocation of 75 0/25 o respectively. ADOPTED THIS 23rd DAY OF MARCH, 1987. D City Clerk I ' James P. Nix, Mayor 23 March 1987 mm Councilman Shull introduced, and moved for the adoption of, the following Resolution. Seconded by Councilman Ford, motion passed unanimously: RESOLUTION NO. 218-87 MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE CONTRACT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF FAIRHOPE, ALABAMA: That certain contract, between HORACE W. SMITH and the CITY OF FAIRHOPE, dated 10 November 1986, as authorized by Resolution No. 207-86, is hereby amended as follows: SECTION THREE - PAYMENT ....(The) City shall make weekly payments to Contractor until the sum of Eighteen Thousand and No/100 Dollars ($18,000) has been paid. Thereafter, the remaining amount of Ten Thousand and No/100 Dollars 10,0 , will be paid at the rate of Oiie Thou5an Dollars 1.000 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Resolution No. 207-86 is also hereby amended to reflect this change in payment. ADOPTED THIS 23rd DAY OF MARCH, 1P87. J es P. Nix, Mayo ty Sanitation Collector (Garbage only) Eugene Bosby of Fairhope advised Council that he would like to renew his present contract with the City for three years with no change in rates or terms. Present contract expires 31 March 1987. Councilman Ford moved to authorize the Mayor to execute a renewal contract, effective 1 April 1987 to 31 March 1990. Seconded by Councilman Shull, motion passed unanimously. Council reviewed a lease proposed by David Walter of Walter Marine Service, Inc. After making a few minor changes, lease will be considered again at the next regular session. Council reviewed the following Bids and recommendations on the purchase of a 3/4-Ton Van for the Electric Department and a replacement Blower for the Water $ Sewer Department: 23 March 1987 829 BIDS ON A 3/4-TON VAN VENDOR COST DELIVERY Gaston Ford -Lincoln-Mercury Daphne, Al (Ford) $ 12,761.05 8 weeks Chris Myers Pontiac Daphne, Al (GMC) $ 12,855.76 4-8 weeks Carey & Mike Motors Fairhope, Al (Dodge) $ 13,219.85 8-12 weeks Steber Chevrolet Co Daphne, Al (Chew) $ 13,257.50 12 weeks Recommend accept low bid from Gaston Ford -Lincoln-Mercury as meets all specifications. W. Smith, Purc. Agt. A. Norris, Electric Supt. Councilwoman Puckett moved to accept the low bid provided all specifications are met. Seconded by Councilman Shull, motion passed unanimously. BIDS ON A REPLACEMENT BLOWER.AT WATER TREATMENT PLANT Jim House & Associates Birmingham, Al COST $ 17,836.00 Recommend acceptance of bid even though only one bid received. M. Rejczyk, Water & Sewer Dept. Supt. DELIVERY Councilman Shull moved.to accept the bid from Jim House and Associates provided all specifications are met. Seconded by Councilman Bishop, motion passed unanimously. Mayor Nix advised Council of a vacancy on the Harbor Board due to the accidental death of Boardmember Norris Smith. The Mayor also advised that the Harbor Board recommended the appointment of Mr. David Curtis and that Mr. George Dana had expressed interest in serving on the Board. After discussion, Councilman Shull nominated Mr. David Curtis to fill the un- expired term of Mr. Smith. There being no other nominations, Councilman Shull moved to close the nominations and appoint Mr. Curtis. Seconded by Councilman Ford, motion passed unani- mously. Councilman Shull also moved to have a special Reso- lution of sympathy prepared and sent to the Smith family. Seconded by Councilwoman Puckett-, motion passed unanimously. 23 March 1987 830 Councilman Ford moved to approve the addition of Ronnie Lynn Marshall and the deletion of Bill W. Fleming and Phillip Rutherford on the Police Reserve Roster. Seconded by Councilman Shull, motion passed unanimously. Councilman Shull moved to request bids on the purchase of a Trash Truck. Seconded by Councilman Ford, motion passed unanimously. Councilman Shull moved to request bids on .the purchase of a sewerline machine. Seconded by Councilwoman Puckett , motion passed unanimously. Councilman Bishop moved to hear the following business not on the Agenda. Seconded by Councilman Ford, motion passed unanimously: Councilman Shull moved to authorize Fiscal Agents Frazer - Lanier to proceed with the_sale of bonds to be issued in the amount of $1,820,000. These General Obligation Warrants are for the purpose of financing the Municipal Golf Course, the 1986-87 Public Improvements Assessments Project, the Organic School Property purchase, and the Airport Board T-Hangers project. Final paperwork from Bond Counsel will be ready by the next regular session. Seconded by Councilman Ford, motion passed unanimously. Councilman Bishop moved to authorize a Public Auction of some obsolete City vehicles and equipment to be held on Saturday, April 11th, at 10:00 a.m. Seconded by Councilwoman Puckett, motion passed unanimously. Councilman Shull moved, at the request of Street Supt. Tim Kant, to have an ordinance prepared for Council consideration at a later date on updating the Trash and Garbage sections of the Code of Ordinances. Seconded by Councilman Bishop, motion passed unanimously. Meeting was duly adjourned at 6:00 p.m. -tone (:Jales P. Nix, Mayor City Y Jerk