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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-24-1986 Regular MeetingNNW STATE OF ALABAMA COUNTY OF BALDWIN The City Council, City of Fairhope, Alabama, met in regular session at S:30, p.m., Fairhope Municipal Complex Council Chamber, 161 North Section Street, Fairhope, Alabama 36532, on Monday, 24 February 1986. Present were Mayor James P. Nix; Councilmembers Roy C. White, Trisha to Porto, David E. Bishop, and Michael A. Ford; City Attorney James Reid and City Clerk Evelyn Phillips. Councilman Barney L. Shull was absent. There being a quorum present, Mayor Nix called the meeting to order. Minutes of the 10 February 1986 regular session were duly approved. District Circuit Court Judge Phyllis Nesbit presented a framed Certificate of Appreciation from the District Court to the Mayor and Council for the use of City facilities for various Court functions over the past nine years. Councilwoman Lo Porto moved to approve and accept the City Audit for F/Y 1984-198S. Seconded by Councilman Ford, motion passed unanimously. A written report on a bid opening on two police cars from Purchasing Agent Smith and Assistant Police Chief Jerry Anderson showed the following two bids were received: Vendor Price Each EnliveTy Steber Chevrolet Daphne 90 days Gaston Ford Fairhope Uhcertain The vehicles bid by Gaston Ford did not meet specifications, it was recommended to accept the Steber Chevrolet bid. So moved by Councilman Bishop, provided all specifications were met. Seconded by Councilwoman Lo Porto, motion passed unanimously. Councilman White moved to approve the addition of Ted Marik to the Volunteer Fire Department, effective 2/4/86; and the addition of Julie Godard to the Police Auxiliary Search and Rescue Squad, effective 2/24/86. Seconded by Councilwoman LoPorto, motion passed unanimously. Councilman Bishop introduced an ordinance establishing where Vehicles may not be offered for sale by individuals . This ordinance will be considered for adoption at the next regular session. 24 February 1986 =N Mayor Nix advised Council that repairs are needed at the City Fishing Dock stalls on Fly Creek. Some bulkheads are washed out and some stalls on the north side are threatening to cave in. Councilwoman Lo Porto moved to authorize the firm of William L. Richmond " Associates to prepare a proposal, with estimated costs to make the repairs, on a contingency basis. Seconded by Councilman Ford, motion passed unanimously. An application for authorization to incorporate a DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY was presented by the following six resident citizens, and qualified electors, of the City: W1 lliam L. Richmond, 104 Laurel Street C. 1'erry Cline, Jr.; 115 North Avenue Paul E. Ring, 651 Olive Avenue James R. Brylski, 201 Magnolia Avenue Frederick 1. Boone, 167 Ettcl Street S. Brown Milligan, 111; 411 Rosa Avenue After discussion, Councilwoman Lo Porto introduced the following Resolution. Councilwoman Lo Porto then moved that all rules and regulations which, unless suspended, would prevent the immediate consideration and adoption of this Resolution be suspended, and that unanimous consent to the immediate consid- eration of this Resolution be given. The motion was seconded by Councilman Ford and was unanimously carried, those voting "aye" being: Lo Porto, Ford, White, Bishop and Nix; and "nay'' being: none. The Mayor thereupon declared the motion carried. Councilman Bishop then moved for final adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by Councilwoman Lo Porto. The question was put as to the adoption of the notion and the final passage and adoption of the Resolution, the roll was called with the following results: "Ayes": Lo Porto, Uord, White, Bishop and Nix; "Nays": none. The Mayor thereupon declared said motion carried and the following Resolution passed and adopted as introduced and read: 24 February 1986 728 RFSOLUTION NO. 180-86 STATE OF A1 ABA9k_ COUNITY OF BALDIVIN %UEREASI, an application for authorization to incorporate a dountown redevelopment authority has been presented to the Mayor and Council of the City of Fairhope; and IVTE-RL-kS, it appears that the application Is filed in accor- dance with requirements of the statute and that all. of the applicants are duly qualified electors in the City of Fairhope; and IfflFREAS, it is believed by the �layor and Council to J)e to the best interest of the City of Fairhope to grant said appl.i.- cation and authorize the incorporation as herein provided; NOW, UTIEREFORE, BE IT RESOUTU) BY '1ILL' KWOR WD COLNICIL OF TTIL CITY OF FAIR110PE., ,UABANtk, as follows, kriz: 1. That it is found to be wise, expedient and necessary that the proposed authority be formed and that the appli- cants be authorized to proceed to form the proposed autho- rity by filing for record in the office of the Probate Judge of Baldwin County, Alabama, and as otherwise provided. by law, a certificate of incorporation in accordance Frith the provisions of Section 11-54A-5 of the CODE OF AljJ\Nft of 1975I and as subsequently amended in 1985. The certi- ficate of incorporation must contain the provisions and limitations provided by this Resolution. 2. That the name of the corporation shall be "The City of Fairhope Downtown Redevelopment Authority". 3. That the certificate of incorporation shall provide that in addition to any other approval for the issuance of bonds or obligations as provided by law for this authority, spe- cific approval must be obtained from the Mayor and Council of the City of Fairhopo prior to any issuance of bonds, similar obligations, mortgages, deeds of trust, indentures Or Pledges, or for any commitment to issue such bonds, ob- ligations, mortgages, deeds of trust., indentures, or pledges. 4. The "DowntovTn Redevelopment District", as provided by the enabling statutes, shall. be the area in the City of Fairhope as follows: Oak Avenue as the north boundary, Mershon Street as the cast boundary, Fels Avenue as the south boundary, and Mobile Bay as the west boundary; provided, however, this shall, not prevent the Board of Directors of the Authority from in- cluding such additional areas within the City as they may deem wise and expediont. 5. That the certificate of incorporation shall provide that any property owner or other person, who shall receive exempt status from taxation as a result of a downtown redevelopment authority shall be required to make a contribution to the City of Fairhope in an amount equivalent to the amount which would have been received by the City of Fairhopo, without exemption. ADOPTED T111S 24th DAY OF FEBRUARY, 1986. C yQ1 -C u 6%� .cit:y Clerk 24 February 1986 729 Mr. Doug Manning, Gulf Coast Benefits, Inc., came before the Council to request permission. to offer a payroll -deduction cancer insurance plan by Capitol American Life Insurance Com- pany of Cleveland, Ohio, to all City employees. Mr. Manning was advised that the city already has four different insurance companies on payroll -deduction plans available and it has been the City's policy not to add any more plans for the past several, years. After discussion, Councilwoman Lo Porto moved to take the request under advisement until the next regular session after the employees are polled to see if there is interest in offering another plan to them, Seconded by Councilman Bishop, motion passed unanimously. Meeting was duly adjourned. Meeting was immediately reconvened, all members still present, when the Mayor was reminded that the next regular session will fall on March 10th at which time some of the Council will be in Washington attending the National League of Cities convention. Councilwoman Lo Porto moved to reschedule the March 10th session to Thursday, March 1.3th. Seconded by Councilman Bishop, motion passed unanimously. Mayor Nix reminded everyone that Wednesday, February 26th, will be Arbor Day in the City. A program in front of the Municipal Complex wi I I begin at 10: 00 , a. m. , with a welcome by the Mayor, presentations by the Fairhope and the Wisteria Garden Clubs, "Tree City" program by Alabama Forestry Commis- sion reprosentalAve John Martin, and conclude with the distribution of free seedlings to Fai.rhope citizens on a first-coino, first -screed basis. Meeting was again duly adjourned. ante P. Nix, I ayor i i t4 ty erk