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Home My WebLink About04-10-1995 Regular Meeting1654 STATE OF ALABAMA 0 COUNTY OF BALDWIN 0 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, 10 April 1995. 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 Phillips. No one was absent. There being a quorum present, Mayor Nix called the meeting to order. Minutes of the 27 March 1995 regular session were duly approved. ** A Public Hearing was held as advertised on a rezoning request by the owners of eight parcels of land along US 98 (Greeno Road) from Edwards Avenue to Gayfer Avenue. The owners are asking that their R1 Low Density Single Family Residential zone be changed to B4 Business and Professional. A number of citizens were present to discuss this request. The Planning & Zoning Commission recommends the request be denied. Mrs. Aileen Andrews addressed the Council, stating she represented the Morgans, the Waters, Claude Andrews and herself, and they all are ready to do anything necessary to expedite a settlement of their zoning problem. Ms. Andrews reviewed the history of taking their request to the Planning & Zoning Commission and the reasons they (the property owners) decided to bring the request on to the Council even though the Commission has recommended the request be denied. Mr. Vince Valentine asked the Council not to send the request back to the Commission, to take some action now. Mr. Jack Stipes stated he felt Greeno Road would someday be commercial no matter what but he also felt a denial by the Council would be denying the property owners their rights. A young man spoke next and stated he did not agree that Greeno Road would inevitably be commercial and he felt the Council should draw the line now on how far north the commercial zoning will be allowed to go. Mr. Allen asked if there is another zoning designation (than B4) that would help the present property owners without the threat of multi -density housing. Mrs. Carolyn Bishop said she would like to see the question resolved as she lives north of the area requesting rezoning and she wants to make plans for the future. Mrs. Benson stated no action should be taken until the updated comprehensive plan is in hand. After more discussion, Councilman Ford moved to return the request to the Commission for futher consideration with an eye toward a different zoning than B4. Seconded by Councilman Overstreet, motion passed unanimously. ** On March 27th, the City Clerk mistakenly placed this request on the Council meeting Agenda. This was a meeting too early and explained why there was no one present to speak on the issue. Notices were sent out and ads ran in the news to advise that the public hearing would be on 10 April as previously advertised. 10 April 1995 1655 Volunteer Fire Chief Kevin Hempfleng requested $3,000.00 be approved to send 6 or 7 men to Fire College. Councilman Overstreet moved to approve the request. Seconded by Council- man Bishop, motion passed unanimously. The City presently leases property at 10 North Summit Street from the Fairhope Single Tax Corporation. The lease renews itself yearly from a basic 5-year term several years ago. The City will now sign a standard 99-year FSTC lease on this property to replace the present lease. After discussion, Councilman Bishop moved to approve this change and to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the new lease . Seconded by Councilwoman Puckett, motion passed unanimously. Council reviewed a proposal from SBA LEASING, INC, offering to rent antenna space on the Fairhope Avenue water tank. After going over the terms offered, Councilman Duck moved to deny the lease. Seconded by Councilman Overstreet, motion passed unanimously. Mayor Nix advised a position needed to be filled on the Harbor Board. The late A.J. Koppersmith's term will not expire until November, 1996. Councilman Overstreet nominated, and moved for the appointment of, Randy Smith. Seconded by Councilman Ford, motion passed unanimously. Councilman Duck introduced the following resolution 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 -Duck, Ford, Bishop, Nix, Puckett, and Overstreet. NAY -none. Councilman Bishop then moved for final adoption of the following resolution. Seconded by Councilwoman Puckett, the motion to final adopt passed unanimously by the following vote: AYE -Duck, Ford, Bishop, Nix, Puckett, and Overstreet. NAY -none. (See Resolution No. 481-95 on next page....) 10 April 1995 1656 RESOLUTION NO. 481-95 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; ames P. Nix, Mayor ohn V. Duck, Councilmember velyn P. Phillips, City Clerk - Treasurer ichard A. Hice, City Accountant BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Evelyn P. Phillips and Richard A. Hice are hereby authorized to use a facsimile signature for routine checks and paperwork: Sample: Sample: BE IT FURTHER RE OLVED 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 loth DAY OF RIL , 1995. 4.4 J es P. gik, Mayor Attest City C rk I certify this to be a true and correct copy of Res. No. 481-95 as adopted by the Governing Body in regular session on 10 April 1995. City Clerk Date 10 April 1995 1657 Councilman Duck moved to hear the following business not on the Agenda. Seconded by Councilman Ford, motion passed unanimously: Councilman Bishop introduced in writing, and moved for the adoption of, the following resolution. Seconded by Councilman Duck, motion passed unanimously: RESOLUTION NO. 482-95 WHEREAS, the Mobile Bay Causeway and I-10 Bayway are the only transporation arteries between Mobile and the Eastern Shore of Baldwin County; and WHEREAS, the Interstate 10 Bayway is a raised, limited access bridge offering a narrow and dangerous emergency lane; and WHEREAS, the Mobile Bay Causeway is the only alternative route to the I-10 Bayway within 75 miles; and WHEREAS, traffic flows have increased to the point of ex- ceeding the roadways' ability to manage such traffic; and WHEREAS, the recent accidents and other potential disasters have shown the I-10 Bayway to be considered doubtful as an emergency evacuation route; and WHEREAS, the entrance and exit ramps at I-10 East at U.S. 98 have been proven to be inadequate to handle the number of automobiles currently using the highway; and WHEREAS, the future growth and development of the Eastern Shore is dependent upon a highway system that is safe and easily accessible; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF FAIRHOPE that we do request the planned road construction to four -lane the Mobile Bay Causeway be considered the number one road project to be completed in Alabama, and furthermore, that action be immediately undertaken to expand the ramps on I-10 noted above so as to safely handle the traffic flow that currently is using the bridge and the increased flow projected for the future. ADOPTED THIS LOTH DAY OF APRIL, 1995. Attest elyn K. Phillips, City Cher s N. Nix, Mayor Mayor Nix asked that a copy of this resolution be sent to the State Department of Transportation and to the State Repre- sentatives for this area. 10 April 1995 1658 Councilwoman Puckett moved to pay bills as presented. Seconded by Councilman Ford, motion passed unanimously. Meeting was duly adjourned at 6:40 pm. Evelyn P/J Phillips, City C/L)brk James . Nix, May(fr l