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STATE OF ALABAMA X
COUNTY OF BALDWIN X
The City Council, City of Fairhope, met in regular session at
4:00 p.m., Fairhope Municipal Complex Council Chamber,
161 North Section Street, Fairhope, Alabama 36532, on
Monday, 10 January, 2011.
Present were Council President Lonnie L. Mixon, Councilmembers: Debbie
W. Quinn, Daniel Stankoski, Michael A. Ford, and Rick Kingrea, Mayor Timothy M.
Kant, City Attorney Marion E. Wynne, and City Clerk Lisa A. Hanks.
There being a quorum present, Council President Mixon called the meeting to
order. The invocation was given by Dr. Jerry Henry, Pastor at First Baptist Church,
and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Council President Mixon commented on
the 1165th National Guard send-off and how well employees and citizens showed
their patriotism.
Council President Mixon asked if there were any corrections to the minutes
from the 27 December 2010, regular meeting and the 27 December 2010, work
session. He then stated if there are no corrections, the minutes stand approved as
written.
issues:
Councilmember Kingrea addressed the City Council regarding the following
1) Inventory Control System status — Gregg Mims replied that Nancy, Rose,
and James are working on this and should have by March 2011.
2) Personnel Chart status — Council President said this would be presented on
January 28, 2011 by Lorenzo Howard, Personnel Board member.
Mayor Kant addressed the City Council regarding the following issues:
1) George Roberds would be replacing Fran Slade on the Planning
Commission and filling her term.
2) Senior Bowl Practice for the South begins on January 24, 2011 at 2:45
p.m. and everyone is invited to come and watch.
Councilmember Quinn addressed the City Council and thanked Mayor Kant
and Jennifer Fidler for the restriping of the streets and put in some bike lanes on some
of the streets. This goes along with our Complete Streets Policy that we passed two
years ago.
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City Administrator Gregg Mims addressed the City Council regarding the
following issues:
1) BP Oil Spill — Mayor instructed staff to run water samples along the bay
and came back with no oil residue. An e-mail with the results was given to
the City Clerk to be inserted in the minutes.
2) Working with Jason Colee for a section on the website for feedback and
place comment cards in each department.
3) One of the benefits of the Fairhope Police Department's involvement with
FBI Violence Task Force is the department gets a percentage from seizures.
The Police Department recently used some of the funds to replace handguns
and shotguns.
4) BP money status was questioned; Mr. Mims stated a revised plan will be
submitted to the State for use of funds and Jennifer Fidler is working on the
new plan. Mayor Kant said that BP must agree to the new plan and amend
the grant agreements.
From: Ken Eslava
Sent: Monday, January 31, 2011 9:20 AM
To: Tim Kant
Cc: Gregg Mims; Gregg Mims
Subject: FW: Files from 700-54532-1 Bay Test (Oil)
Mayor,
The final water samples of Mobile Bay, tested by TestAmerica, have come back negative for
the existence of VAH's and PAH's(oil & oil by-products).
Comparatively speaking, the first set of samples taken and tested back in May of last year and
the most recent samples taken and tested have both proved negative for the existence of the
constituents of concern.
Related to the sand testing, if you will recall I sent an e-mail several weeks ago indicating
that TestAmerica found no existence of oil or oil by-products in the sands of our beaches.
This should close the book on sand and water testing related to the DeepWater Horizons Oil
Spill event.
Please let me know if you need additional information on any of these tests.
Thanks,
Ken
Council President Mixon announced there would be no Public Participation
tonight.
Councilmember Stankoski introduced in writing, and moved for the adoption
of the following resolution, a resolution to purchase a 2011 Ford F-250 Service Truck
GVWR 8600 for the Water Department. Seconded by Councilmember Kingrea,
motion passed unanimously by voice vote.
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RESOLUTION NO. 1730-11
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF
FAIRHOPE, ALABAMA, as follows:
[1] That the City of Fairhope has voted to purchase a 2011 Ford F-250 Service Truck
GVWR 8600 for the Water Department and the type of vehicle needed is on the
Alabama State Department of Purchasing bid list and therefore does not have to be let
out for bid; and
[2] The following is the Alabama State Department of Purchasing contract
information:
Attest:
Bid Number: T193-A
Service Truck
Bid Number: T195-A
Service Body
Ford F-250 Service Truck
Contract Number: 4011356
Cost is $19,457.00
Contract Number: 4011156
Cost is $ 4,058.53
Total Cost is $23,515.53 each
Adopted on this 1 Oth day of January, 2011
Lisa A.ranks, City Clerk
Councilmember Quinn introduced in writing, and moved for the adoption of
the following resolution, a resolution to award the RFQ for Fire Alarm System for the
James P. Nix Center (RFQ No. 001-11). Seconded by Councilmember Ford, motion
passed unanimously by voice vote.
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RESOLUTION NO. 1731-11
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF FAIRHOPE,
ALABAMA, as follows:
[ 1 ] That the City of Fairhope did request and receive RFQs for Fire Alarm System for the
James P. Nix Center at 555 South Section Street in the City of Fairhope offices, Fairhope,
Alabama.
[2] At the appointed time and place, the following RFQs were received and tabulated as
follows:
Please see attached RFQ Tabulation for
Fire Alarm System for the James P. Nix Center
[3] After evaluating the RFQ proposal with the required specifications, ADS of Mobile, with
the total RFQ proposal of $12,530.00 for installation and $540.00 per year for monitoring, is
now awarded RFQ No. 001-11 for Fire Alarm System.
Adopted on this loth dayQkJanuary, 2011.
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Council President Mixon announced that Item #9 a resolution that the City of
Fairhope will pledge $35,000.00 per year to Blueprint for a Better Tomorrow
beginning in 2011 and extending through 2015 would be tabled and sent to the
Financial Advisory Committee for review.
Councilmember Ford introduced in writing, and moved for the adoption of the
following resolution, a resolution that the City Council approves and authorizes,
based on the recommendation of the Garbage Advisory Committee, to increase the
elevation of the City of Fairhope's landfill by thirty (30) feet and to establish a buffer
for the landfill. Councilmember Kingrea seconded the motion.
Councilmember Quinn stated there were some people in the audience who had
pictures of the landfill. Kathryn Tunstall and Loetta Bell spoke regarding flooding
problems in the backyard; and problems with rodents and termites. Their property is
adjacent to the landfill. They requested other options to be looked at other than the
proposed resolution and for humanity to be taken into consideration. When the
landfill is closed, items are thrown on the road.
Councilmember Ford mentioned that the landfill contained no garbage and a buffer
will be put in. Council President Mixon mentioned everyone is concerned with this
issue. Councilmember Quinn said that the pictures show mattresses, box springs, etc.
We voted to close the landfill three years ago and this is still my recommendation.
After further discussion, motion passed by the following voice votes: AYE —
Stankoski, Mixon, Ford, and Kingrea. NAY — Quinn.
RESOLUTION NO. 1732-11
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF FAIRHOPE,
ALABAMA, that the City Council approves and authorizes, based on the recommendation of
the Garbage Advisory Committee, to increase the elevation of the City of Fairhope's landfill
by thirty (30) feet and to establish a buffer for the landfill.
Adopted on this 1 Oth day of January, 2011
y MI Kant, Mayor
Attest:
isa A. anks, Ci Clerk
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Councilmember Kingrea introduced in writing, and moved for the adoption of
the following resolution, a resolution that all City of Fairhope Committees and
Advisory Boards shall hold meetings in rooms that are spacious and easily accessible
to the public, i.e. the Delchamps Room or the Council Chambers if available. The
motion was seconded by Councilmember Stankoski.
Councilmember Quinn stated this should be a suggestion and not a resolution. She
said the Committee Chairs and Committees know the capacity that they have to have
for their meeting; and this is way over doing things. Councilmember Kingrea stated
one of the problems he has is that you have to be buzzed through to get to the
meetings. He said people should be allowed to walk through and not be buzzed in to
go to a meeting. We want to increase public awareness and public participation.
After further discussion, motion passed by the following voice votes: AYE —
Stankoski, Mixon, Ford, and Kingrea. NAY — Quinn.
RESOLUTION NO. 1733-11
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF
FAIRHOPE, ALABAMA, that all City of Fairhope Committees and Advisory
Boards shall hold meetings in rooms that are spacious and easily accessible to the
public, i.e. the Delchamps Room or the Council Chambers if available.
Adopted on this IOth day of January, 2011
Attest:
Lisa A. Flanks, City Clerk
Councilmember Quinn moved for final adoption of an Ordinance amending
Ordinance No. 1371 and Ordinance No. 1437 known as the City Council Rules of
Procedure; Amending Section VIII regarding Public Participation. (Introduced at the
December 13, 2010 City Council Meeting) The motion was seconded by
Councilmember Kingrea.
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Councilmember Quinn read the ordinance and then explained it. Council President
Mixon suggested that after the business meeting has been terminated, and then allow
people to come forward and speak. Councilmember Ford questioned the two ladies
who were allowed to speak on the landfill.
Councilmember Stankoski stated he did not have a problem with anyone coming in
and signing in to talk about anything on the agenda. He said the agenda is published
and out seven days in advance; and he does not have a problem with someone signing
in and present to presiding officer. Councilmember Stankoski said he did have a
problem with public participation at the end because we have had numerous instances
of Council bashing and personnel bashing. When we are in the middle of the
business meeting, we have no opportunity to respond to that type of situation. He
said people have the right to speak and everyone knows what the rules are. If you
want to raise an issue, get on the agenda; you have seven days and you will be put on
the agenda. You can say what you want to say. At least we have advanced notice of
what you want to address. For those who don't want to be on the agenda, they can
come down to City Hall or call. Public participation at the end of the business
meeting is counter -productive.
Councilmember Kingrea said he tends to agree with Councilmember Stankoski. He
thinks it good to have public participation. We should shut down the business
meeting and allow citizens to bring up an issue; and whomever it is directed at could
respond. We would do this at a separate meeting; and tape and keep minutes of what
is said and done. You get a chance to speak to the citizens as opposed to just
listening to what they have to say. After further discussion, motion for final adoption
failed unanimously by the following votes: AYE — None. NAY — Quinn, Stankoski,
Mixon, Ford, and Kingrea.
Councilmember Kingrea and Councilmember Quinn will work on a resolution to
handle public participation at the end of the meeting.
There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting
was duly adjourned at 4:34 p.m.
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Lonnie L. Mixon, Council President
isa A. s, CMC
City Clerk