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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 Council
Chamber; 161 N. Section Street; Fairhope, Alabama 36532;
on Monday, 14 October 1991.
Present were Mayor James P. Nix; Councilmembers
Roy C. White, Jeanette Puckett, Michael A. Ford, John
V. Duck; City Attorney Marion E. Wynne and Acting City
Clerk Betty Rivenbark. Absent: David E. Bishop
There being a quorum present, Mayor Nix called the
meeting to order. Minutes of the 23 September session,
30 September special session and 7 October special session
were duly approved.
Councilman Mike Ford introduced, and moved for the
adoption of the following resolution. Seconded by Council-
man John Duck, motion passed unanimously:
Resolution No. 351-91
Whereas, a good number of our citizens use the Old
Causeway along U.S. 90 traveling to and from their place
of employment; and
Whereas, we are concerned about their safety and
well-being traveling this highway; and
Whereas, lives have been lost and property dam-
aged due to the unsafe condition of this highway; and
Whereas, the Intersection of U.S. 98 and I-10
is becoming very congested due to its poor design.
Now Therefore Be It Resolved, by the Fairhope
City Council to encourage the Alabama State Highway Dept.
to accelerate the time table for the re -opening of
the entire four lanes of the Causeway and to begin to
re -design the construction of a new interchange at U.S.
98 and I-10, and that these two projects be placed on
the Alabama State Highway Department's highest priority
list.
Adopted this 14th day of October, 1991.
J mes P. Nix, Mayor
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Councilman White, introduced, and moved for the adoption
of the following resolution. Seconded by Councilman Duck,
motion passed unanimously:
Resolution 352-91
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF
FAIRHOPE, ALABAMA, that the proposed Budget presented and
reviewed this 14th day of October, 1991, be hereby approved
and adopted for FY 1991-1992; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Annual Salaries of
City Personnel shall be as shown on a list entitled
"Annual Salaries of All City Personnel - Resolution 352-91";
said list filed in the Office of the City Clerk and of the
Personnel Director; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor be authorized to
enter into a contract with the Eastern Shore Chamber of
Commerce to promote the City of Fairhope. The Contract
shall be for one(1) year, 1 October 1991 to 30 September
1992, but may be cancelled at any time. Contract shall
call for a payment to the Eastern Shore Chamber of Commerce
of $100 per month from the General Fund and $100 per month
from each of the Utility Funds; or $4800 for the one year
term.
ADOPTED this 14th day of October, 1991.
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a P. Nix, Mayor
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66uncil took the following action on a bid for a
Top Dresser for the Recreation Department:
Vendor Cost Delivery
Gulf Shores Turf Supply 5,395.00 10 Days
Pensacola, Fla.
(bidding on Olathe Model 23)
Tieco Gulf Coast, Inc. 5,659.00 30 Days
Pensacola, Fla.
(bidding on Mete-R-Matic III F12C Model 85421)
if V V V1 3,795.00 30 Days
(bidding on Mete-R-Matic F15 Model #85415- not meeting specs)
It was recommended to accept the low bid by Gulf Shore Turf
Supply, Inc., Pensacola, Florida for the price of $5,395.00
with all specifications being met. W. Smith, Pur. Agent
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Councilwoman Puckett moved to accept the low bid of Gulf Shore Turf
Supply, Inc, provided all specifications are met. (It was noted that
one-half of this was to be paid by the Recreation Department).
Seconded by Councilman Ford, motion passed unanimously.
Councilman Ford moved to reappoint Claude Puckett to a
three year term on the Board of Adjustments & Appeals. Seconded
by Councilman Duck, motion passed with Councilwoman Puckett
abstaining to vote.
Councilman Duck moved to reappoint Cliff Goodletson to a
three year term on the Board of Adjustments & Appeals. Seconded
by Councilman Ford, motion passed unanimously.
Councilwoman Puckett moved to appoint Dr. Sherold Pope to
an unexpired three year term on the Parking Authority. Seconded
by Councilman Duck motion passed unanimously.
In an update on the Fly Creek project, Gen. Supt. Phil
Rutherford reported that they still lack about 100 ft. of having
the project done. That they are constantly running into something
that has to be dug out.
Mayor Nix reported that on the White Avenue project we have
received 3 letters from the six letters sent to the residents involved.
Mayor Nix also reported that Moore Engineering is in the process
of advertising for bids on the Marlow water project. That we received
498 signatures before the cut off date. He further explained that we
had to have a cut off date so that the contractors could know what to
bid on and finalize their plans.
Councilwoman Jeanette Puckett moved to pay bills as presented.
Seconded by Councilman Ford, motion passed unanimously.
A gentleman, Bud Roberts spoke from the floor saying he wished
to commend the Council for passing the Resolution regarding the
opening of all the causeway and the U.S. 98 and 1-10 interchange.
He also wished this problem conveyed to the Mobile Bay Area Trust
in their plans to make a rest stop at the top of the hill at Spanish
Fort at the 1-10, Hwy 98 interchange as he does not see this work-
ing with no plans to enlarge the area described.
Meeting was duly adjourneck at 5:50 p.m.
P. Nix, Mayor