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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-14-1992 Regular Meeting1325 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, 14 September 1992. Present were Mayor James P. Nix; Councilmembers Jeanette Puckett, David E. Bishop, Michael A. Ford, and John V. Duck; City Attorney Marion E. Wynne and City Clerk Evelyn P. Phillips. There being a quorum present, Mayor Nix called the meeting to order. Minutes of the August 24-26, 1992, regular session were duly approved. Councilwoman Puckett introduced the following resolution in writing. Councilman Bishop moved for its adoption, seconded by Councilmen Ford and Duck. Unanimous vote of adoption by Puckett, Nix, Bishop, Ford, and Duck. A framed copy was immediately presented to Mrs. Jean White, daughter Debbie White Quinn, and other family members, by Mayor Nix after having read it aloud: RESOLUTION NO. 380-92 WHEREAS, the people of our city have been shocked and grieved by the death of ROY C. WHITE, an honored and respected City Councilman; and WHEREAS, his years of service have been marked by exemplary dedication to the best interests of the community as he worked for the betterment of its economic, cultural, recreational, and aesthetic development; and WHEREAS, he justly earned the respect, admiration and high regard of all with whom he came into contact, and the community has sustained a great loss in his death; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that this City Council, speaking on behalf of all our citizens, hereby extends to the members of his family this expression of sincere regret for his loss, and the hope that they will be consoled by the memories of his fine life and achievements. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this memorial be spread upon the records of this city government and that a copy be presented to the widow and family of the deceased. ADOPTED THIS 14th DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 1992. Jayhes P. Nix, Mayor ty Chi/e r 14 September 1992 1326 A public hearing was held as advertised on an application for a Club Liquor License by James B. Marshall, dba THE RENAISSANCE CAFE, 10i North Section Street. No one present was opposed to the license. There was police approval of the applicant. Councilwoman Puckett said she would like to see the Cafe operate for a while under their Restaurant Liquor License due to the fact that no restaurant has ever been at this location. After some discussion, Councilman Bishop moved to table the application. Seconded by Councilman Ford, motion to table passed unanimously. (Proof of publication was presented.) A public hearing was held as advertised on an application for a Club Liquor License by James R. Kennerson, dba THE HALF- TIME PUB & GRUB, 902 Morphy Avenue. Proof of publication was presented. No one present was opposed to the license. There was police approval of the applicant. Councilman Ford remarked that a Club Liquor License was previously approved for this location while it was operated as Dusty Rhoades Restaurant and as The Walkabout, and he moved to approve the application. Seconded by Councilman Duck, motion passed unanimously. Mayor Nix recognized Baldwin County Commissioner Windy Allen. Ms. Allen was present to discuss last Friday's announcement by the County Commission that they were going to act on a pro- posal to purchase a building in Robertsdale and close the Fair - hope and Foley satellite courthouses, along with several other county offices, at their next meeting on Tuesday, September 15th. This short notice gives little time for anyone opposed to this action to speak. After discussion, Councilman Duck presented the following written resolution, and moved for its adoption, and also to authorize the Mayor to take the resolution to tomorrow's Commission meeting in Bay Minette. Seconded by Councilman Ford, motion passed unanimously: RESOLUTION NO. 381-92 WHEREAS, Fairhope is geographically located in the center of what is commonly known as the Eastern Shore; and WHEREAS, the location of a Satellite Court House in Fairhope in the 1980's has proven to be of much value to all who have had need of the services provided by the Court House; and WHEREAS, there is a possibility that the Baldwin County Com- mission is going to close down the Satellite Court House in Fairhope, along with other County offices; THEN THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that We, the Governing Body of the City of Fairhope, Baldwin County, Alabama, do hereby go on record in opposition to said proposed closing as such action is not in the best interests of the citizens of the City of Fairhope, nor of the citizens of the Eastern Shore, nor of the County of Baldwin. ADOPTED THIS 14th DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 1992. S N. N1X, Mayo r 14 September 1992 1327 A public hearing was held as advertised on Ordinance No. 900, an ordinance to amend the Zoning Ordinance by establishing a Planned Unit Development section. The Planning & Zoning Com- mission recommended adoption of this ordinance. No one present was opposed. Councilman Bishop introduced Ordinance No. 900. In order to take immediate action, Councilman Bishop moved to suspend the rules. Seconded by Councilman Ford, motion to suspend passed unanimously by the following vote: AYE -Puckett, Nix, Bishop, Ford, and Duck. NAY -None. Councilman Duck then moved for final adoption of Ordinance No. 900. Seconded by Councilwoman Puckett, motion to final adopt passed unanimously by the following vote: AYE -Puckett, Nix, Bishop, Ford, and Duck. NAY -None. Council reviewed a Petition for Annexation by Victor 0. and Judith A. Campbell, owners of Lot 34, Fairhope Acres Sub - Division, located south of the corporate limits and east of County Road 48. After discussion, Councilman Bishop introduced Ordinance No. 901 to annex the Campbell property, in writing. In order to take immediate action, Councilman Duck moved to suspend the rules. Seconded by Councilman Ford, motion to suspend passed unanimously by the following vote: AYE -Puckett, Nix, Bishop, Ford, and Duck. NAY -None. Councilman Bishop then moved for final adoption of Ordinance No. 901. Seconded by Councilman Duck, motion to final adopt passed unanimously by the following vote: AYE -Puckett, Nix, Bishop, Ford, and Duck. NAY -None. Council reviewed a Petition for Annexation by William M. and Henry Jones, owners of 3 parcels located at 572 and 574 Fairland Avenue, southward of corporate limits. After discussion, Councilwoman Puckett introduced Ordinance No. 902 to annex the Jones' property, in writing. In order to take immediate action, Councilman Bishop moved to suspend the rules. Seconded by Councilman Duck, motion to suspend passed unanimously by the following vote: AYE -Puckett, Nix, Bishop, Ford, and Duck. NAY -None. Councilman Duck then moved for final adoption of Ordinance No. 902. Seconded by Councilman Ford, motion to final adopt passed unanimously by the following vote: AYE -Puckett, Nix, Bishop, Ford, and Duck. NAY -None. Council reviewed a Mortgage, an Agreement, and a Note offered in lieu of a performance bond on White Grove SubDivision, Unit 2, by the owners: BTC, Inc. After discussion, Councilwoman Puckett introduced in writing the following resolution (to accept main- tenance of streets & utilities), and moved for its adoption* provided a typing error in the Mortgage is corrected. Seconded by Councilman Duck, motion passed unanimously: *and the acceptance of the Mortgage, Agreement, and Note. (See Res. No. 382-92 on next page...) 1328 RESOLUTION NO. WI-IRREAS, BTC,inc., the Owners of White Grove Subdivision Unit 2 are desirous of having streets and utilities therein accepted for maintenance by the City Council in order that building permits may lawfully issue, and; W1-11REAS, the General Superintendent of the City represents that the physical improvements in the nature of strec=ts, drainage and utilities have been installed in substantial conformity with City requirements, and; WHEREAS, the Building/Zoning Officer of the City represents that he has received Engineer's Certified As- huilt. Plans, test reports and lateral locations substantially as required by Chapter 19 of the Code of Ordinances, and; WHEREAS, BTC, Inc. in lieu of required maintenance bond has filed with the City an'Agreement for financial guaranty, which Agreement has been approved by the Council and which the Council has authorized the Mayor to execute and which .Agreement has been executed by the Mayor, and; WHEREAS, pursuant to said Agreement, BTC, Inc. has caused to be executed in favor of the City of Fairhope, Alabama a certain Mortgage and Promissory Note secured by the lands in said White Grove Subdivision, and; WHEREAS, the Principals of BTC, Inc. have further secured the City's interest by their personal endorsement affixed to said Promissory Note, and; WHEREAS, the Plat of White Crove Subdivision, having been recorded in the Probate Records of Baldwin County, Alabama as Slide No./3-/�=/3, delineates thereon the streets therein as public ways; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FAIRHOPE, ALABAMA that the streets and utilizes within White Grove Unit 2 be and the sarne hereby are accepted for public maintenance subject to the financial guaranty posted. ADOPTED this the �`?day of _ _____________ 1992. ATTEST: Jame P. Nix, Mayor Evelyn Phillips, ty Clerk 14 September 1992 1329 Councilman Bishop introduced in writing, and moved for the adoption of, the following resolution. Seconded by Councilman Ford, motion passed unanimously: RESOLUTION NO. 383-92 WHEREAS, the City of Fairhope advertised for proposals and directly con- tacted known qualified firms in order to obtain proposals for the provision of administrative services for CDBG Project No. SM-CM-RR-92-013; and WHEREAS, Phillip Roth & Associates was the sole provider submitting a proposal; and WHEREAS, based on the City's understanding of ADECA's current policy relating to procurement of professional services, a contract may be entered into under these circumstances provided the proposed contract amount is reasonable; WHEREAS, it has been determined that it is in the best interest of the City of Fairhope to enter into a contract with Phillip Roth & Associates, and that the proposed contract amount is reasonable and justified; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Fairhope, Alabama, as follows: Section 1. That, based on the City's current understanding of procurement policy of ADECA, the acceptance of the proposal of Phillip Roth & Associates for the provision of professional services for the administration of CDBG Project No. SM-CM-RR-92-013 has been determined to be in the best interest of the City of Fairhope, and that the proposed fee has been accepted as reasonable based on the complexity of the project and the amount and nature of the local match to be provided by the City. Section 2. That the City of Fairhope enter into an agreement with Phillip Roth & Associates for the provision of administrative services, said Agreement forwarded to the Office of the Mayor. Section 3. That this action is based on the current interpretation of ADECA procurement policy which is acknowledged by this resolution and ADECA policy on file. Section 4. That James P. Nix, in his capacity as Mayor, is hereby authorized and directed to execute said Agreement on behalf of the City of Fairhope. PASSED, ADOPTED AND APPROVED Attest � q&1'JA_ 9 - Evelyn . Phillips, City V erk THIS 14th DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 1992. James P. Nix, Mayor of Fairhope Councilwoman Puckett introduced in writing, and moved for the adoption of, the following resolution. Seconded by Council- man Bishop, motion passed unanimously: (Res. No. 384-92 on next page...) 14 September 1992 1330 RESOLUTION NO. 384-92 WHEREAS, two signatures are required on all monetary transactions of the City of Fairhope; and WHEREAS, travel is sometimes required of the Mayor and of the City Clerk -Treasurer and provision should be made to cover monetary requirements of the City in the absence of one or both; THEN, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF FAIRHOPE that all Financial Depositories where monies of the City are deposited, whether in checking, savings, or other type accounts, currently or in the future; be and hereby are advised that any two of the following signees are authorized to sign any monetary transaction between said Depositories and the City of Fairhope, Alabama: P. Nix, Mayor . Duck, Councilmember P. Phillips,City Clerk -Tres. d A. Dunning, City Accountant BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Evelyn P. Phillips and Richard A. Dunning are hereby authorized to use a facsimile sig- nature for routine checks and paperwork: Sample: Sample: BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a certified copy of this resolution be sent to all Depositories as authorization of, and as a record of, above signee signatures. - ADOPTED THIS 14th DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 1992. Attest U ul�� a � 9 City Clerk ----------------------------------------------- I certify this to be a true and correct copy of Res Body in regular session on 14 September 1992. s P. Nix, Mayor No. 384-92 as adopted by the Governing City Clerk Date 14 September 1992 1331 Councilman Ford moved to appoint Robert (Bob) Lunsford to the Architectural Review Committee for the Industrial Park. Seconded by Councilman Duck, motion passed unanimously. Councilman Duck moved to delete Randall Duffy from the Police Reserve roster for insurance purposes. Seconded by Councilman Ford, motion passed unanimously. Councilman Bishop moved to approve the writing -off to Bad Debts of the following miscellaneous uncollectible accounts. Seconded by Councilman Duck, motion passed unanimously: NAME (No known address) LAST PAID GEN ELEC W&S GAS Terry Reeves No Pmts. 368.75 Mike Houston 5/86 25.00 Donald Nelson 5/91 100.00 Stephen Robbins No Pmts. 100.00 Mary Carnley 7/82 326.09 Shirley Dortch 10/84 213.36 Robert Goldsmith 10/81 550.00 Total- $1,683.20 1,089.45 368.75 125.00 100.00 Councilman Bishop introduced in writing, and moved for the adoption of, the following resolution. Seconded by Councilman Duck, motion passed unanimously: RESOLUTION NO. 385-92 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF FAIRHOPE, ALABAMA, that Mayor James P. Nix is hereby authorized to execute a Memorandum of Agreement between the City and the ALABAMA FORESTRY COMMISSION for the purposes of accomplishing the activities described in the Project Narrative. ADOPTED THIS 14th DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 1992. Attest LJ� 9 City C1 rk Councilman Duck moved to authorize Mayor a Consent to Partial Vacation of Easement as and Amy Holman, the owners of Lot 7, Spanish Fifth Addition. Seconded by Councilman Ford, unanimously. r Nix to execute requested by John Fort Estates, motion passed Councilwoman Puckett moved to authorize the closing of the City Landfill to Contractors for the disposing of lot -clearing or structure -demolition debris effective 15 September 1992. Seconded by Councilman Duck, motion passed unanimously. 14 September 1992 1332 Council discussed amendments to the current 1991-92 Budget partially due to the City's buying of the Airport Buildings; and the unanticipated revenues from renting space to Warner Brothers Movie Company. Councilman Duck moved to approve the 1991-92 Amended Budget as presented. Seconded by Councilwoman Puckett, motion passed unanimously. Councilman Duck moved to authorize Mayor Nix to write a letter to the Baldwin County Commission requesting that they open and pave Troyer Road from Morphy Avenue to County Road #48 to help with traffic to the new High School; and to offer to contribute as much as $10,000 on the cost of this project. Seconded by Councilman Ford, motion passed unanimously. Council took the following action on bids: APPROXIMATELY 6,000 LBS PERENNIAL RYEGRASS, DELIVERED TO GOLF COURSE: Vendor Cost Delivery Terra International Summerdale $ 4,470 5 days Tieco Pensacola, Fl $ 5,040 As specified Sunbelt Seeds Norcross, Ga $ 5,340 7 days Lesco, Inc Rocky River, Oh $ 5,340 10-15 days Kelly Seed Co Hartford $ 5,040 30 days Green Seeds Gallatin, In $ 53646 30 days Florida Seeds Brewton $ 4,797 30 days Gulf Shore Turf Supply Pensacola, F1 $ 4,998 As specified There was No Response from Don Cotton & Company of Andalusia and Normarc Seed Company of Tangent, Oregon; No Bid from Beard Equipment of Pensacola, F1, and Old Tyme Feed and Garden Company of Fairhope. It is recommended to accept the low bid by Terra International.--T.Mitchell--W.Smith Golf Grounds Purch. Agt. Councilwoman Puckett moved to accept the low bid of $4,470.00 by Terra International Company, provided all specifications are met. Seconded by Councilman Bishop, motion passed unanimously. STRUCTURE AND ROOF REPAIR/RENOVATION - WAREHOUSE Four bid requests were sent out. There was no response from E.J. Builders of Foley nor from Longcrier Construction of Gulf Shores; a No Bid was received from Boothe Construction of Mobile; Kemko, Inc., of Daphne, entered a bid of $59,967.00. It is recommended to accept the bid by Kemko, Inc. --T. Kant --W. Smith Public Works Purch. Agt. Councilman Ford moved to accept the bid by Kemko, Inc., at $59,967.00, provided all specifications are met. Seconded by Councilman Duck, motion carried by the following vote: AYE -Puckett, Nix, Ford, and Duck. NAY -Bishop. STUCCO AND INTERIOR RENOVATION - WAREHOUSE Four bid requests were sent out. There was no response from E.J. Builders of Foley nor from Longcrier Construction of Gulf Shores; a No Bid was received from Kemko, Inc., of Daphne; Boothe Construction of Mobile entered a bid of $65,472.00. It is recommended to accept the bid by Boothe Construction. --T. Kant --W. Smith Public Works Purch. Agt. Councilman Duck moved to accept the bid by Boothe Construction, provided all specifications are met. Seconded by Councilwoman Puckett, motion passed unanimously. 14 September 1992 1333 FOR GAS METERS - PRICE GOOD ONE YEAR - PURCHASED AS NEEDED Vendor Price Each Delivery Warranty Gaines Measurement & Controls Birmingham $ 59.49 1 week 15 years Carolina Moldings Charlotte, NC $ 50.00 2 weeks unsatisfactory M.T. Deason Company Birmingham $ 54.00 2 weeks unsatisfactory Equipment Controls Norcross, Ga $ 57.66 unsatisfactory unsatisfactory There was No Response from Port City Pipe of Mobile, Superior Pipe of Pelham, and Schlumbergen Industries of Fayetteville, Ga. It is recommended to accept the lowest responsible bid by Gaines Measurement & Controls of Birmingham at $59.49. --S. Seay --W. Smith Gas Supt. Purch. Agt. Councilman Duck moved to accept the bid by Gaines Measurement & Controls, provided all speci- fications are met. Seconded by Councilman Bishop, motion passed unanimously. FOR PUSH MACHINE - (FOR ROAD BORES) - ELECTRIC DEPT. Vendor Price Vermeer Sales & Service Pensacola, F1 $ 6,390.00 Dixie Pow-R Mole Peachtree City, Ga $ 5,869.55 Jack Boring Equipment Delta Gas- $ 9,525.00 Diesel- $11,025.00 Ditch Witch Mobile alt $ 6,866.60 $ 7,325.00 Delivery 10 days 10 days - does not meet specs 14 days 14 days 10 days 10 days It is recommended to accept the lowest bid meeting specifications, Vermeer Sales & Service, at $6,390.00. --A. Norris --W. Smith Electric Supt Purch. Agt. Councilman Bishop moved to accept the low bid meeting specifications. Seconded by Councilman Duck, motion passed unanimously. Newman's Medical Services, Inc., made a request for a City License to operate Ambulance/Paramedical services as required by the City licensing ordinance. Mr. Kenny Newman was present representing Newman's. A large group was also present repre- senting LifeStar Ambulance Service, a local business, headed by owner Gary Sandell. After much discussion, Councilman Bishop moved to take Newman's request under advisement, stating he would like to have more time to study the information presented tonight before any action is taken. Seconded by Councilman Duck, motion to take action after a study period passed unanimously City Engineering Consultant Ack Moore presented a final Change Order (#4) on the Marlow Waterline Project, increasing Meador Contracting Company's contract by $8,820.38. After dis- cussion, Councilman Duck moved to approve the Change Order. Seconded by Councilwoman Puckett, motion passed unanimously. Mr. Moore also presented a final Change Order (#2) on the sewerline replacement project, increasing James Brothers contract by $2,058.00. After discussion, Councilman Bishop moved to approve the Change Order. Seconded by Councilman Duck, motion passed unanimously. 14 September 1992 1334 Councilwoman Puckett moved to pay bills as presented. Seconded by Councilman Ford, motion passed unanimously. Mayor Nix recognized Tim Kant for achieving certification as a "Certified Arborist" by an international Arborculture Organization. He is one of only 15 such Arborists in the State of Alabama. Meeting was duly adjourned at 6:43 pm. s P.J Nix, Mayor D City C rk