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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-21-1987 Regular MeetingW STATE OF ALABAMA COUNTY OF BALDWIN Z 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, 21 December 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 23 November 1987 regular session were duly approved. Council began with a matter of old business - the Walter Marine proposal. Mr. Walter, and his proposed new partners Thomas Hutchings, James W. O'Neal, and Edward M. Wall, presented a new plan for consideration which basically asks for three items: (a) assignment of all Walter Marine leases to Eastern Shore Marine, Inc.; (b) approval of marina expansion; and (c) changes in Article 3 involving improvements and services. A large group of Sea Cliff Drive residents was present to voice their concern over the marina proposal. A lengthy discussion ensued over the marina expansion, with questions as to plans for parking, protection of trees, traffic control, transients, handling of excavation debris, and facilities for waste dumping. Mr. Walter stated no oak trees would be removed or damaged, that a few pine trees would be removed. Councilmen White and Bishop voiced concern thatiL assurances, such as a performance bond or fines, be placed in the lease so job as outlined would be what was done. Councilman Shull moved to accept the expansion plan in principle as presented and have the fine points worked out in the new lease. Seconded by Councilman White, motion passed unanimously. Council reviewed an application for a Club Liquor License by Tamara Wintzell, dba OLD BAY STEAMER at 312 Fairhope Avenue. Proof of required newspaper advertising was presented. There was police approval and no one present was opposed to the license. Councilman White suggested that action be delayed until the next regular session on December 28th so that certified letters could be sent to all residents within 200 feet of the restaurant to be sure there was no objection to this type license at this location. Council concurred, action to be taken on December 28th. Council reviewed an application for a Beer On/Off Premises License and a Wine On/Off Premises License by William Tonsmeire, dba ROMEO'S PIZZA TO GO in the Baldwin Square Shopping Center. 21 December 1987 -11 No one present was opposed to the licenses. There was police approval. Councilman Shull moved for approval. Seconded by Councilman Ford, motion passed unanimously. Councilwoman Puckett introduced, and moved for the of, subject to FAA approval, the following resolution as commended by the Airport Board. Seconded by Councilman motion passed unanimously: adoption rec- Shull, RESOLUTION N0. 241-872 �� a 6' 9 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF FAIRHOPE, ALABAMA, That the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute a Thirty -Year (30-year) Lease between the CITY and AIR CHARTER, INC., an Alabama corporation, on certain premises located at the Fairhope Municipal Airport, Baldwin County, Alabama; at a rental rate of $500.00 per year, payable in advance annually, beginning ADOPTED THIS 21st DAY OF DECEMBER, 1987. J es P. Nix, Mayor/ V4 City Werk Councilman Bishop introduced, and of, the following resolution. Seconded motion passed unanimously: moved for the adoption by Councilman Shull, (Res. No. 242-87 on next page..) `11 RESOLUTION NO. 242-87 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF FAIRHOPE, ALABAMA, THAT SAID GOVERNING BODY WILL HEAR AND RULE ON ANY WRITTEN OBJECTIONS PRESENTED AGAINST THE ASSESSMENTS TO BE ASSESSED FOR THE 1986-1987 PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT BY THE FOLLOWING RULES & REGULATIONS: 1. Each property owner of record will be sent a notice, by Certified Mail, advising of the date, time, and place of the Public Hearing, in addition to the required notice placed in a newspaper of general circulation in the City. 2. Said notice -by -letter shall be mailed not less than 20 days prior to the date of the Hearing. 3. At the Public Hearing, the Governing Body will read and rule upon any and all objections to the proposed assessments which have been filed in writing prior to the Hearing. 4. The Governing Body will determine whether'or not the objection presents proof as to whether or not property value has not been increased to the value of the assessment and will rule as to any decreased assessment amount. 5. If the Governing Body determines to reduce assessments, they will also resolve source of revenue to replace the amount of decreased assessment revenue, if this should be necessary for Bond repayment. 6. Once the Governing Body rules upon any and all objections, they will set the -assessments by duly adopting the proper resolution setting forth the assessment for each lot or parcel of assessed property (by reference to the Assessments Roll Book) and no lot or parcel will be afterward sub -divided in any way without the full or remaining balance of its assessment, plus any accrued interest, being first paid in full. 1zy ADOPTED THIS 21st DAY OF DECEMBER, 1987. .0. e rk— s-P. Nik, Mayor 19 21 December 1987 9 01" Councilman White moved to adopt a new resolution, No. 243-87, setting out the rules and regulations for the operation of the Municipal Civic Center. The new resolution would change the per -hour -use charge from $7.50 to $10.00 and set a new regu- lation for B.Y.O.B. parties. Seconded by Councilman Shull, motion passed unanimously. Council reviewed the following bid report: FOR SIX (6) HANDHELD RADIOS - POLICE DEPT. Vendor Total Cost Deliver Motorola, Inc. 5,874.00 49 days Mobile, Al General Electric 4,884.00 75 days Montgomery, Al The General Electric radios do not meet technical specifications. Recommend accept the Motorola bid, the lowest bid meeting specifications. Wayne Smith, Purch. Agt. Jerry Anderson, Asst Chief Councilman White moved to accept the lowest bid meeting speci- fications. Seconded by Councilman Ford, motion passed unanimously. Council discussed the use of private golf carts at the Municipal Golf Course. Councilman Shull reported that, for economic reasons, the Recreation Board recommends cart use be restricted to carts rented from the Course only. So moved by Councilman Shull. Seconded by Councilman Ford, motion passed unanimously. Councilman White moved to pay bills as presented. Seconded by Councilman Bishop, motion passed unanimously. Meeting was duly adjourned at 7:10 pm. s Y1 Nix, Mayo & � 9 ( �__ City C er