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STATE OF ALABAMA
COUNTY OF BALDWIN
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The City Council, City of Fairhope, met in regular session
at 5:30 p.m.; Fairhope Municipal Complex Council Chamber;
161 North Section Street; Fairhope, Alabama 36532; on
Monday, 23 November 1992.
Present were Mayor James P. Nix; Councilmembers John V.
Duck, Michael A. Ford, David E. Bishop, Jeanette Puckett,
and Layton Overstreet; City Attorney Marion E. Wynne and City
Clerk Evelyn P. Phillips. No one was absent.
There being a quorum present, Mayor Nix called the meeting
to order. Minutes of the 9 November 1992 regular session
were duly approved.
Mr. Dean Mosher and Mr. John Borom were present to represent
the Centennial Committee seeking funds for the construction
of "Centennial Hall", presented to the Council for consideration
at the 9 November meeting. During discussion, Councilman
Bishop questioned Mr. Mosher and Mr. Borom about plans for
parking. Mr. Borom, (Director of the Fairhope Campus of Faulkner
State Community College,) explained that student -parking by
decal in designated areas was not now being used, but was
an option for the future. When asked about converting the
soccer field into a parking lot, Mr. Borom said FSCC wanted
to stay away from any parking on campus --for safety reasons
as well as aesthetic reasons. Mrs. Dot Cain mentioned that
she believed there was a "gentlemen's agreement" between
Dr. Branch (FSCC) and the Board of the Organic School to the
effect that there would be no parking lots on the ten acres
sold to Faulkner by Organic. Councilwoman Puckett asked about
the use of the school gym. Mr. Borom said it was in constant
use for classes and by local churches and other organizations.
Mr. Max Killoch, President of Fairhope First, read from a
prepared statement by that organization to the effect that
they endorsed the construction of Centennial Hall and urged
the City to match the Single Tax Corporation's donation of
$200,000. Mr. Charlie Ingersoll and Mr. Dick Sanderson also
addressed the Council in favor of the City's donation. Mr.
Mosher mentioned that, due to this donation not being in the
City's budget this year, the Council might consider making
the donation over five years, at $40,000 per year. Mayor
Nix appointed a committee of Councilmembers Ford, Puckett
and Bishop to study the request and make a recommendation
to the full Council as soon as possible. Councilman Ford
will chair.
A public hearing was held as advertised on an ordinance
to amend Sections 5.12 and 70.51 of the Zoning Ordinance
(No. 557). No one present was opposed to the amendments which
would allow a bed -and -breakfast arrangement as a use permitted
on appeal; and would change the 50-ft setback requirement
along Greeno Road to be adjusted to comply with the new Greeno
Road right-of-way after highway widening project is complete.
The Planning & Zoning Commission recommends adoption of the
amending ordinance.
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After discussion, Councilman Bishop introduced
ordinance in writing. Final consideration will
ordinance at the next regular meeting.
the proposed
be given the
Councilman Ford reported on his visit to the 37th annual
Farm City Week celebration in Foley last week. He attended
as the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Art Fleming. Councilman Ford
remarked on how this celebration really brought home to everyone
how much our area, as well as our nation, has changed from
an agrarian society to an urban society; and how much is owed
to the Farm -City groups and individuals who have worked together
to adjust to these changes. We should all be more aware of
the huge debt that is owed to those few who choose to continue
in the farming community.
Councilman Overstreet moved to authorize a City Auction
of obsolete vehicles and equipment for Saturday, 12 December,
at the City Warehouse on South Section Street at 9:00 a.m.
Seconded by Councilman Ford, motion passed unanimously.
Under Old Business, Councilman Bishop moved to again con-
sider an application for a Club Liquor License by James B.
Marshall, dba THE RENAISSANCE CAFE, 10J North Section Street,
which had been tabled at the 14 September 1992 meeting. Motion
to consider was seconded by Councilman Ford and passed
unanimously. Mayor Nix advised that the Cafe has now been
operating under their Restaurant Liquor License for several
months as requested by the Council and no adverse complaints
have come in to his office or to the police. After some discussion,
Councilman Duck moved to approve the issuance of the Club
License. Seconded by Councilman Ford, motion carried by the
following vote: AYE -Duck, Ford, Nix, Puckett, and Overstreet.
NAY -Bishop.
Meeting was duly adjourned at 6:00 p.m.
Ja es P. Nix, Major
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