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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
Wednesday. 11 March 1992.
Present were Mayor James P. Nix; Councilmembers Roy C. White,
Jeanette Puckett, David E. Bishop, Michael A. Ford, and John
V. Duck; City Attorney Marion E. Wynne and City Clerk Evelyn
Phillips. No one was absent.
There being a quorum present, Mayor Nix called the meeting
to order. Minutes of the 24 February 1992 regular session
were duly approved.
Mr. Kenny Graves advised that the Eastern Shore Chamber
of Commerce has asked the Jubilee Jaycees to take charge of
all the Fourth of July activities this year. There will be food
booths, a parade, games, etc.; and the City will remain in
charge of the fireworks display. After discussion, Councilman
Ford moved to approve having the Jaycees in charge of the cele-
bration. Seconded by Councilman Duck, motion passed unanimously.
A public hearing was held as advertised and as required
concerning the City's intention to apply for a CDBG Housing
Rehabilitation grant. This grant, if received, would provide
some $250,000 for use in rehabilitating the housing owned by
qualified fixed -income owners. No one present had any comment.
The second required public hearing will be held on March 23r
after which application will be sent in for action.
Councilman Ford moved to accept the $9,200.00 bid by American
Tennis Courts, Inc., of Mobile, to resurface the tennis courts
as recommended by the Recreation Board. Seconded by Council-
woman Puckett, motion passed unanimously.
Council took the following action on a bid for:
FOR AN ELECTRIC DEPT. BUCKET TRUCK:
(Truck Cab & Body only; Boom and compartments to be bid later.)
Vendor Cost Delivery
Moyer Ford Sales, Foley
Steber Chevrolet, Daphne
Ward Internat'1 Trks, Mobile
$ 28,984.00 60 days
$ 29,946.00 60 days
$ 29,398.35 60 days
It is recommended to accept the low bid by Moyer Ford Sales.
--W.Smith, Purch Agt. --A. Norris, Electric Supt.
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Councilman Bishop moved to accept the low bid by Moyer Ford
Sales Company, provided all specifications are met. Seconded
by Councilman Duck, motion passed unanimously.
Mayor Nix advised that three positions on the Recreation
Board, each for a 5-year term, needed to be filled. Councilman
Duck asked if the three members whose terms were expiring) were
willing to serve again. Upon being advised they were, he
nominated Rae Jackson, Richard Bass, and Larry Thomas for re-
appointment, each to a 5-year term. There being no other nom-
inations, Councilman Duck moved to close the nominations and
to reappoint Jackson, Bass, and Thomas by acclamation. Seconded
by Councilman Ford, motion passed unanimously.
Councilwoman Puckett moved to pay bills as presented.
Seconded by Councilman White, motion passed unanimously.
Council reviewed an application for a Restaurant Liquor
License by Cheri Field, dba C.L. INC., 216 Magnolia Avenue.
Due to Ms. Field's not being present, Councilman Duck moved
to hold the application for consideration at the next regular
Council session. Seconded by Councilwoman Puckett, motion
passed unanimously.
Mayor Nix announced that the street resurfacing project
has begun and that, while some inconveniences will occur, he
hopes everyone will bear with us as every effort will be made
to complete the work in as short a time as possible.
There being no other business, meeting was duly adjourned
at 5:43 pm.
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