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STATE OF ALABAMA X
COUNTY OF BALDWIN X
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, 27 January 1992.
Present were Mayor James P. Nix; Councilmembers Roy C. White,
Jeanette Puckett, David E. Bishop, and Michael A. Ford;
City Attorney Marion E. Wynne and City Clerk Evelyn P. Phillips.
Councilman John V. Duck was absent.
There being a quorum present, Mayor Nix called the meeting
to order. Minutes of the 13 January regular session, the
15 January special session, and the 16 January 1992 special
session were duly approved.
Ms. Beverly Jennings, Baldwin County Electric Membership
Corporation, was pleased to present their annual business
license fee, a check in the amount of $5,503.45.
The Colonial Inn, on South Mobile Street, has been declared
a dangerous building as per Ordinance No. 860 and, as per
same ordinance, has been scheduled for a "hearing" as follows:
13 November 1991 rescheduled to 15 January 1992, rescheduled
to this date, 27 January 1992. Mr. Wes Overton, Inn owner,
and Mr. Carlton Neimeyer, realtor, advised Council they
should be able to advise whether or not they can make the
building safe in the next seven -to -ten days. Mr. Joe Thomas
Odom, representing the Volunteer Fire Department, said they
do not believe the building can be made safe, they know
it cannot be made secure, and they want to go on record
tonight that they will not be held responsible for what
might happen, to the Inn or to the surrounding area, as
long as the building remains standing in its present condition.
After discussion, Councilwoman Puckett moved to give final
notice tonight that the Colonial Inn must (a) be repaired
and made safe enough to satisfy both the Volunteer Fire
Department and the Building Official; or (b) be demolished
within the next thirty days. (27 February 1992). Seconded
by Councilman Ford, motion passed unanimously.
Councilman Bishop moved to approve Wilkins, Bankester,
Biles, and Wynne's request to place four decorative iron
posts in front of their offices at 221 Fairhope Avenue;
posts to be 4-feet back from curb, leaving approximately
four feet of sidewalk clear. Seconded by Councilman Ford,
motion passed unanimously.
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Councilman Bishop introduced in writing, and moved for
the adoption of, the following resolution. Seconded by
Councilwoman Puckett, motion passed unanimously:
RESOLUTION NO. 366-92
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF FAIRHOPE,
ALABAMA, That Mayor James P. Nix is hereby authorized to
execute a Purchase Contract when needed by the Fiscal Agents
on the $2,940,000 principal amount, General Obligation Warrants
issue of 1 January 1992.
APPROVED & ADOPTED TH S 27th DAY OF JANUARY,
Nix, Mayor
erk
Mayor Nix introduced Dr. Phillip Norris, University
of South Alabama, and asked him to go over a proposal from
the University to the City. Mayor Nix explained that, due
to his connection with the University, he would not participate
in presenting the plan. Dr. Norris told the Council that
the University has anopportunity to expand their operations
in Fairhope if the City is agreeable to purchasing the St.
James Episcopal Church property, and to then selling said
property on a lease -purchase plan to them. At the time
of purchase by the City, the University will pay the City
$100,000 and then make five annual payments of $25,000 to
complete the purchase. The City is to purchase the property
for $200,000 and spend up to $25,000 renovating for classroom
space. After discussion, Councilman White introduced in
writing, and moved for the adoption of, the following resolution.
Seconded by Councilman Ford, motion passed by the following
vote: AYE -White, Puckett, Bishop, and Ford. NAY -none.
RESOLUTION NO. 367-92
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF FAIRHOPE,
ALABAMA, That Mayor James P. Nix is hereby authorized to pur-
chase the St. James Episcopal Church property, as described
in the attached Exhibit "A", for the sum of Two Hundred Thousand
Dollars ($200,000), to be paid from the general funds of the City;
said purchase to be complete prior to 15 May 1992; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that said property is to be renovated by
the City; said renovation cost not to exceed Twenty-five Thousand
Dollars ($25,000.)
APPROVED & ADOPTED THIS 27th DAY OF JANUARY, 1992.
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Councilman Ford introduced Ordinance No. 888, an ordinance
establishing the Mayor & Councilmem ers' compensation for
term beginning 5 October 1992. In order to take immediate
action, Councilman Ford moved to suspend the rules. Seconded
by Councilwoman Puckett, motion to suspend passed unanimously
by the following vote: AYE -White, Puckett, Nix, Bishop,
and Ford. NAY -none. Councilwoman Puckett then moved for
final adoption of Ordinance No. 888. Seconded by Councilman
Bishop, motion to final adopt passed unanimously by the
following vote: AYE -White, Puckett, Nix, Bishop, and Ford.
NAY -none.
Council considered a letter from the Baldwin County
Commissioners requesting a 10-foot wide deeded right-of-
way along Windmill Road from County Road No. 27 east for
a distance of .50 miles. Councilman White introduced an
ordinance complying with the request provided the City would
not have to move any of its utility lines; or if lines had
to be moved, the County will bear the expense. The ordinance
will be considered at the next regular Council session.
Councilman White moved to accept the Audit Report for
Fiscal Year 10/1/90 - 9/30/91, prepared by Hartmann, Blackmon,
$ Kilgore, P.C. Seconded by Councilman Ford, motion passed
unanimously.
Council took the following action on bid items:
FOR WATER TREATMENT CHEMICALS
Vendor Cost Delivery
Van Waters $ Rodgers
Mobile Liquid Chlorine - $54.75
per 150 lb. cylinder
Hydrofluosilicic Acid 1.245
per gallon 1-3 days
Hydrated Lime 3.475
per 50 lb. bag
Jones Chemicals
Mobile Liquid Chlorine - $52.50
per 150 lb. cylinder
Hydrofluosilicic Acid 3.00
per gallon 3-5 days
Hydrated Lime 4.63
per 50 lb. bag
It is recommended to accept the bid by Van Waters & Rogers.
--M. Rejczyk --W. Smith
Water Supt. Purch. Agt.
Councilwoman Puckett moved to accept the low bid by Van Waters
and Rogers, as recommended, and provided all specifications are
met. Seconded by Councilman White, motion passed unanimously.
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FOR 5,000 FT, 1/0 15KV PRIMARY ELECTRIC CABLE
Ven or Cost Delivery
Stuart C. Irby Co.
Pensacola, F1 $ 9,250.00 5 days
Hatfield $ Company
Mobile $ 93,825.00 14 days
Mack Electric Co.
Dothan Specifications not met.
It is recommended to accept the low bid by Irby Company.
--A. Norris --W. Smith
Electric Supt. Purch. Agt.
Councilman Bishop moved to accept the low bid as recommended,
provided all specifications are met. Seconded by Councilman
Ford, motion passed unanimously.
Councilman Ford moved to approve the current 1/1/92
Fairhope Police Reserve Roster, for insurance purposes.
Seconded by Councilwoman Puckett, motion passed unanimously.
Councilwoman Puckett moved to approve the Eastern
Shore Chamber of Commerce request to close Section Street
from Magnolia north to Oak Avenue for the 1992 Arts $ Crafts
festival. Seconded by Councilman Bishop, motion passed
unanimously.
Meeting was duly adjourned at 6:06 pm.
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