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Home My WebLink About05-08-1995 Regular Meeting1664 STATE OF ALABAMA j COUNTY OF BALDWIN 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, 8 May, 1995. Present were Mayor Pro Tem Layton Overstreet; Council - members John Duck, Michael A. Ford, David E. Bishop; City Attorney Marion E. Wynne and Acting City Clerk Betty Rivenbark. Mayor Nix and Evelyn Phillips were absent. There being a quorum present, Mr. Overstreet called the meeting to order. Minutes of the 24 April 1995 regular session were duly approved. Mr. John Kendrick, 101 N. Bayview Avenue, was present again tonight to speak about the closing of the north end of the bayfront park as this was carried over from last meeting. He restated his request that it be closed from 11:00 PM to dawn 7 days a week. As this was a public hearing others spoke, Richard Spater supported the closing, Mike Agron spoke supporting the closing, saying the loud music and growing population contributed to problems, could we post something saying loud music not allowed. A Ruth Morrison spoke saying the police very cooperative, come when called. Ot Miller said he concurs with closing. Tom Guthrie said he had same experiences as Ms. Morrison. Steve Baker spoke saying this is the only place he has to take his family, likes to go down there to hunt for jubilees, hates to lose the use of it, he grew up here. Councilman Ford said he has had the reverse reaction from people he talked to on the street, they did not want it closed. The question was raised, if we close this one what about other parks in town? Willie Williams spoke saying he shared our concern, but what we are doing now is good, he hopes we won't stop the walkers. What we are now doing now - closing Saturday -Sunday nights at 8:30 PM to vehicular traffic was discussed. A Helen Blossom spoke saying the unruly conduct is what they object to.She is talking about the noisy, loud, drinking crowd that abuse the equipment. A Mr. Henson said he thought we should enforce the regulations, take stronger hand. Mike Ford said he thought it would not be good just because of a few problems to take this away from the rest of the community. Further discussion led to a motion by John Duck to have the City Attorney do research before the council takes further action. David Bishop 2nd the motion and it carried unanimously. Council reviewed a Club Liquor License application by Henry H. Lavallet, dba THE LAST NACHO, 19344 Scenic Highway 98(formerly Max's Cafe) Mr. Lavallet is the new owner, he spoke saying he is serving food, not just bar atmosphere. The Chief of Police had approved this application. Mike Ford moved to approve the license, Seconded by Councilman Duck,motion passed unanimously. 8 May 1995 1665 Council reviewed a Beer On/Off Premises License and a Wine On/Off Premises License application made by Robert Clint Riley, dba RILEY's GOURMET MARKET, 108 North Section Street(formerly Circle K) John Brandon spoke saying he and his wife had bought the building and were going to put his business there but they are not able to do this at this time and he is going to rent it to Mr. Riley who wishes to open a gourmet market, that this would be a nice improvement for the city. No one present was opposed to the license. Councilman Duck moved to approve the license. Seconded by Councilman Bishop motion carried unanimously. Councilman Bishop introduced in writing, and moved for the adoption of, the following resolution. Seconded by -Councilman Duck, motion passed unanimously: RESOLUTION NO. U - 617-45- A RESOLUTION ASSENTING TO THE PARTIAL VACATION OF THAT CERTAIN EASEMENT DESCRIBED HEREIN: WHEREAS, There exists over and across the south 30 feet of Lot 4, Gatewood Subdivision, Lands of the Fairhope Single Tax Corporation (Slide 1375-A, Baldwin County Probate Records) a certain drainage and utility easement, 30 feet in width, and: WHEREAS, the Owners of the Lands therein have petitioned the City of Fairhope to assent to vacation of the north half of said easement, and; WHEREAS, there is no public need for or public purpose to be served by the continuance of said easement proposed to be partially vacated; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FAIRHOPE, ALABAMA that the City's assent be and hereby is granted for filing for record the said Declaration of Partial Vacation of the said easement as provided by law. ADOPTED THIS THE 8 ' DAY OF A, 1995. , Pro Tem ATTEST: 1AL.,Itu iL" Acting/City Clerk Mrs. lbel Jackson spoke on behalf of the Eastern Shore Art Association requesting certain streets be closed next year for the Annual Outdoor Art Show which will be held in conjunction with Arts & Crafts in March. Discussion brought out that there will be new officers at the Chamber as of the 1st of June and Mrs. Jackson will get with them on what approved. Councilman Ford mentioned that he thought it would be better to have Magnolia Avenue opened, Mrs. Jackson said that would be okey 8 May 1995 1666 but, the letter she had sent the council dide'not show Magnolia open. Upon further discussion Councilman Dugk moved to approve the same thing they had last year. .Councilman Bishop seconded and motion passed unanimously. Y took � dx for a greensmower for the -golf course: Identification: "GREENSMOWER - GOLF COURSE" Bids to be opened on: May2, 1995 at: 10@45_a.m. To replace Greensmower at Golf Course . BID SENT TO: BID AMOUNT. • DEL/VERY: GULF SHORES TURF $15,069.00 SUPPLY TORO GREENSMASTER 7-14 Days Pensacola, FL 04375 -DIESEL GRAVELY OF MOBILE Mobile, AL NO BID BEARD EQUIPMENT CO. Pensacola, FL NO RESPONSE M & I FORD Daphne, AL NO RESPONSE TIECO $14,758.75 Pensacola, FL JACOBSEN 5-Days #62250 THIGPEN DISTRIBUTING Louisiville, KY NO RESPONSE COASTAL MACHINERY Theodore, AL NO BID MOBILE TRACTOR, INC. Mohilp, AL NO RESPON,3E It is recommended to accept the low bid of TIECO, INC. , Pensacola, FL for the price of $14,758.75 with all specifications being met. /- 10 Tom Mitchell, Golf Course Supt. Wayne Smith, Purchasing Agent Councilman Duck moved to accept the low bid by TIECO provided all specifications are met. Seconded by Councilman Ford1?NM0WC2.REC motion passed unanimously. 8 May 1995 1667 _- Council took the following action on the bid fors-10-25 KVA Transformers: Ten (10) - 25 KVA TRANSFORMERS VENDOR: TOTAL PRICE: DELIVERY.• DECO SUPPLY CO. Actual Total Cost: Louisville, KY $9,630.00 6-8 Weeks Evaluated Total Cost: S 17,046.00 (DECO TRANSFORMER) HATFIELD & CO. Actual Total Cost: Mobile, AL S 10,600.00 Evaluated Total Cost: 26-Weeks $17,404.00 (ERMCO TRANSFORMER) STUART C. IRBY Actual Total Cost: Pensacola, FL S 13,880.00 Evaluated Total Cost: S 17,462.00 C.E. TRANSFORMERS 8-Weeks Actual Total Cost: S 10,480.00 Evaluated Total Cost: S 17,284.00 ERMCO TRANSFORMERS MACK ELECTRIC SUPPLY Actual Total Cost: Dothan, AL $8,870.00 Evaluated Total Cost: 4-Weeks S 15,764.00 (CENTRAL MOLONEY) BRASFIELD SALES, INC. Actual Total Cost: Birmingham, AL S9,230.00 Evaluated Total Cost: 18-20 Weeks S15,962.00 (HOWARD) HUGHES SUPPLY, INC. Actual Total Cost: Dothan, AL S9,540.00 Evaluated Total Cost: 20-Weeks S1 5,786.00 (COOPER) It is suggested to accept the bid of MACK ELECTRIC SUPPLY, Dothan, AL for the Actual Total Cost of $8,870.00 and the Evaluated Total Cost of $15,764.00 with all specifications being met. Councilman Bishop moved to accept the low bid provided it meets specifications. John Duck seconded and motion carried unanimously. 8 May 1995 .1- Council took the following action on 15-50 KVA Transformers: Fifteen (15) - 50 KVA TRANSFORMERS VENDOR: TOTAL PRICE: DELIVERY.• DECO SUPPLY CO. Actual Total Cost: Louisville, KY $16,965.00 Evaluated Total Cost: 6-8 Weeks $ 3 5,946.00 (DECO TRANSFORMER) HATFIELD & CO. Actual Total Cost: Mobile, AL $20,595.00 Evaluated Total Cost: 26-Weeks $36,660.00 (ERMCO TRANSFORMER) STUART C. IRBY Actual Total Cost: Pensacola, FL $24,420.00 Evaluated Total Cost: $35,058.00 (G.E. TRANSFORMER) 8-Weeks Actual Total Cost: $20,355.00 Evaluated Total Cost: 3�, 4;6-oD (ERMCO TRANSFORMER) MACK ELECTRIC SUPPLY Actual Total Cost: Dothan, AL $17,040.00 Evaluated Total Cost: 4-Weeks $33,510.00 (CENTRAL MOLONEY) BRASFIELD SALES, INC. Actual Total Cost: Birmingham, AL $17,550.00 Evaluated Total Cost: 18-20 Weeks $34,479.00 (HOWARD TRANSFORMER) HUGHES SUPPLY, INC. Actual Total Cost: Dothan, AL $17,805.00 Evaluated Total Cost: 20-Weeks $33,627.00 (COOPER TRANSFORMER) It is suggested to accept the bid of MACK ELECTRIC SUPPLY, Dothan, AL for the Actual Total Cost of $17,040.00 and the Evaluated Total Cost of $33,510.00 with all specifications being met. Councilman Bishop moved to accept the low bid provided it meets specifications. John Duck seconded and motion carried unanimously. 8 May 1995 1669 Council took the following action of 15 - 100 KVA Transformers: FIFTEEN (15) - 100 KVA TRANSFORMERS VENDOR: TOTAL PRICE: DELIVERY. DECO SUPPLY CO. Actual Total Cost: Louisville, KY $24,840.00 Evaluated Total Cost: 6-8 Weeks $63,180.00 (DECO TRANSFORMER) HATFIELD & CO. Actual Total Cost: Mobile, AL $25,125.00 Evaluated Total Cost: 26-Weeks $57,579.00 (ERMCO) STUART C. IRBY Actual Total Cost: Pensacola, FL $24,825.00 Evaluated Total Cost: $57,279.00 (ERMCO TRANSFORMER) 8-Weeks Actual Total Cost: $27,930.00 Evaluated Total Cost: $57,738.00 (G.E. TRANSFORMER) MACK ELECTRIC SUPPLY Actual Total Cost: Dothan, AL $21,990.00 Evaluated Total Cost: $ 51,447.00 30 Weeks (CENTRAL MOLONEY) BRASFIELD SALES, INC. Actual Total Cost: Birmingham, AL $25,005.00 Evaluated Total Cost: 18-20 Weeks $ 53,382.00 (HOWARD TRANSFORMER) HUGHES SUPPLY, INC. Actual Total Cost: Dothan, AL $23,535.00 Evaluated Total Cost: 20-Weeks $ 51,993.00 (COOPER TRANSFORMER) It is suggested to accept the bid of MACK ELECTRIC SUPPLY, Dothan, AL for the Actual Total Cost of $21,990.00 and the Evaluated Total Cost of $51,447.00 with all specifications being met. Councilman Bishop moved to aceept low bid provided it meets specifications. Mike Ford seconded and motion carried unanimously. 8 May 1995 1670 At the last council meeting Mayor Nix had asked Councilman Overstreet and Gen. Supt. Phil Rutherford to look into a request made by Steve Baker of 124 Fairwood Blvd to put a 3 way stop sign up at Fairwood & Bayou. Mr. Overstreet reported that he and Mr. Rutherford went and looked and they moved the children --at play sign and put up a 25 mph speed sign, but, did not recommend putting up 3 way stop sign. Mr. Baker said they are not slowing down, it is like a curvy race track, maybe put some speed bumps. Councilman Bishop said maybe we should concentrate on giving tickets in this area. Mr. Baker said that he watched a school bus come around that looked like it was on 2 wheels. Councilman Ford said he tlaught we ought to write a letter to Supt. Newton to ask the bus drivers to observe the speed limit and so moved to ask Mayor Nix to write the letter, John Duck 2nd and motion carried unanimously. Otherwise see if action taken works. Councilman Duck moved to pay bills as presented, Councilman Ford seconded and motion carried unanimously. There being no other business, meeting was duly adjourned at 6:30 PM. r Mayor Pro Tem Actin City Clerk