Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-08-1987 Regular Meeting846 STATE OF, ALABAMA X COUNTY OF BALDWIN The City Council, City of Fairhope, met in regular session at 5:30 pm; Fairhope Municipal Complex Council Chamber, 161 North Section Street, Fairhope, Alabama 36532, on Monday. 8 June 1987. Present were Mayor James P. Nix; Councilmembers Roy C. White, Jeanette Puckett, David E. Bishop, Michael A. Ford, and Barney L. Shull; City Attorney James Reid and City Clerk Evelyn Phillips. No one was absent. There being a quorum present, Mayor Nix called the meeting to order. Minutes of the 25 May 1987 regular session were duly approved. Councilman White introduced, and moved for the adoption of, Resolution No. 221-87 (Lease -Purchase of Trash Truck with Security Pacific Merchant Banking Group). Seconded by Councilman Shull, motion passed unanimously. Councilman Shull introduced, and moved for the adoption of, Resolution No. 222-87 (.Lease -Purchase of Sewerline Cleaning Truck with Ford Motor Credit Company). Seconded by Council- woman Puckett, motion passed unanimously. (Resolutions on following two pages) I 1 847 RESOLUTION NO. aa/- 97 WHEREAS, the governing body of Lessee has determined that a true and a very real need exists for the acquisition of the Equipment described in the Municipal Lease and Option Agreement between the City and SECURITY PACIFIC MERCHANT BANKING GROUP presented to this meeting; and WHEREAS, the governing body of Lessee (City) has taken the nec- essary steps, including any legal binding requirements, under applicable law to arrange for the acquisition of such Equipment; THEN THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the governing body of the Lessee that the terms of said Municipal Lease and Option Agreement are in the best interests of Lessee for the acquisition of such Equipment, and the governing body of Lessee designates and con- firms the follot,�ring; persons to execute and deliver, and to witness, res,ectively, the Agreement and any related documents necessary to t^e ccnsumrr_ation of the transaction contemplated by the i m-icipa.1_ Lease and Option Agreement. BE IT F'L7YER `f T 'sD that the governing body of Lessee hereby represents t%at ti_e reasonably anticipated amount of qualified tax-exerrr t obligations which have been and will be issued by the Lessee dces.not exceeJ1 10,000,000 for the calendar year within which t2 s Municipal Lease and Option Agreement is entered and hereb�7 eesignates this T,Amicipal Lease and Option Agreement to be a "quali "id tax-exermt obligation" pursuant to Section 26S (b) (3) of the h1--erial Revenue Code. James P. Nix Person to Execute Agreement Mayor Title Evelyn P. Phillips City Clerk Person to attest Agreement ADOPTED THIS 8th DAY OF JUNE, 1987. ON ames F. J Title S- 848 RESOLUTION NO. oW- 8% WHEREAS, the governing body of the Lessee has determined that a true and a very real need exists for the acquisition of the Equipment described in the Municipal Lease and Option Agreement between the City and FORD MOTOR CREDIT CORPORATION presented to this meeting; and WHEREAS, the governing body of Lessee (City) has taken the nec- essary steps, including any legal binding requirements under applicable law to arrange for the acquisition of such Equipment; THEN THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the governing body of the Lessee that the terms of said Municipal Lease and Option Agreement are in the best interests of Lessee for the acquisition of such Equipment, and the governing body of Lessee designates and confirms the following persons to execute and deliver, and to witness, respectively, the Agreement and any related documents necessary to the consummation of the transaction contemplated by the Municipal Lease and Option Agreement. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the governing body of Lessee hereby represents that the reasonably anticipated amount of qualified tax-exempt obligations which have been and will be issued by the Lessee does not exceed $10,000,000 for the calendar year within which this Municipal Lease and Option Agreement is entered and hereby designates this Municipal Lease and Option Agreement to be a "qualified tax-exempt obligation" pursuant to Section 265(b)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. James P. Nix Person to Execute Agreement Evelyn P. Phillips Person to attest Agreement ADOPTED THIS 8th DAY OF JUNE, 1987. Mayor Title Citv Clerk Title 8 June 1987 849 Mayor Nix reported that only one bid was received on the fumigation of tees and greens at the Municipal Golf Course: $7,200 ($.06 psf) by Southern Turf Nurseries of Tifton, Georgia. After discussion, Councilman Bishop moved to accept the bid, provided all specifications are met. Seconded by Councilman Ford, motion passed unanimously. Mr. H. M. Boone addressed Council about his observations of local traffic violations; such as U-Turns, illegal parking, not stopping for Stop Signs, and kids on bicycles. Mr. Boone suggested the City start a special drive or observe a "Law Day" to bring,attention to local traffic laws. Mayor Nix appointed a committee (Mr. Boone, Chief Nolte, and Councilman Bishop) to study this matter and make a report as soon as possible. Council discussed a proposal offered by "The Cottages", a housing development group headed by Mrs. Phyllis Rhoades, units to be located on Battles Road in the Point Clear area, whereby they would construct their own sewer system and then pass ownership over to the City for maintenance. Councilman White moved to accept the proposal provided the system is constructed according to the City's specifications, with cooperation between their engineers and the City's Water $ Sewer Superintendent ,.and, if at all possible, the system is kept on the west side of US 98. Seconded by Councilman Shull, motion passed unanimously. Council reviewed a proposal to offer City Employees a "cafeteria program" whereby insurance -coverage options would be available and the premiums would be exempted from the usual payroll taxes. After some discussion, Councilman White moved to refuse the program at this time. Seconded by Councilman Bishop, motion passed unanimously. A petition was received requesting the installation of a traffic light at the intersection of Magnolia Avenue and Church Street. Mayor Nix appointed Councilman White, Street Superintendent Tim Kant, and Police Chief Nolte as a committee to study this request and make a recommendation to Council. Councilman White moved to be heard on the following item not on the Agenda. Seconded by Councilman Shull, motion passed unanimously: Councilman White stated he had contacted the County con- cerning the need for mowing the grass along Scenic 98 south of the City and in other areas of the police jurisdiction. The County advised him they would compensate the City if we are interested in cutting the grass on a contract basis. 8 June 1987 Councilman White moved to authorize the Mayor to negotiate and enter into an agreement with the County whereby they would compensate the City for keeping the grass cut in several areas of our police jurisdiction and particularly along Scenic 98 south to the Grand Hotel. Seconded by Councilwoman Puckett, motion passed unanimously. A lady was heard concerning the problem of out-of-towners crowding the beach north of the Municipal Pier. She asked if the fees could be raised or if some other way of controlling this problem could be found. Mayor Nix replied that a higher fee had been tried and the result was overcrowding at other areas not as easily patrolled and contained as the north beach. Council stated any suggestions on how to solve this ongoing overcrowding problem will be welcomed and implemented if found to be lawful and feasible. Councilman Shull moved to pay bills as presented. Seconded by Councilman Ford, motion passed unanimously. Meeting was duly adjourned at 6:00 pm. x, Mayor