01-13-1981 (City Council) Minutes CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
JANUARY 13, 1981
7:00 P.M.
Invocation was given by Rowland Kreymer.
Those in attendance were Mayor John Akin, Mayor Pro Tem Roy Hall,
Councilmen William Martin, Harold Eavenson, Rowland Kreymer and
Don Hughes, City Manager Lee Vickers, City Secretary Gail Wallace
and the following visitors: Del Wilson, Robert Squires, Chub
Morrow, Roger Meier, Volunteer Fire Department and Police Chief
Royce Abbott.
The minutes of the last meeting and the accounts payable were
approved by motion made by Roy Hall, seconded by William Martin
with all in favor.
Mr. Vickers discussed the need for authorization to construct a
metal equipment shed to harbor such items as the rescue boat from
the weather. He indicated that the cost of materials to build the
shed would be in the neighborhood of $2,800. The Council approved
the construction with a motion by William Martin, seconded by Harold
Eavenson and all in favor.
The next item to be considered was the need for an ordinance adopting
the Electrical Code as it may be amended. The ordinance was approved
with a motion by Roy Hall, seconded by Don Hughes, with all in favor.
The Mayor was advised that three Library Board members' terms had
expired, namely Rita Smith, Retha Tibbals and Barbara LeCocq. None
of these members wished to be reappointed as they had served several
consecutive terms. Mr. Vickers advised the Mayor and Council that
Shirley Berry, Marjorie Hillis and Ray Mullins had expressed a desire
to serve on the Board. Therefore, these three individuals were appointed
to the Library Board for a term of two years. Motion was made by Roy
Hall, seconded by William Martin and all in favor. It was also decided
that the retiring members should be commended for their years of service
on the Library Board. Mr. Vickers suggested that plaques of appreciation
be prepared for each of the retiring members and that they be presented
to them at the next council meeting. This was agreed upon by the Mayor
and Council.
The appointment of a prosecuting attorney was the next item of discussion.
Police Chief Abbott suggested that the council consider the appointment
of Robert Beasley. Chief Abbott had observed Mr. Beasley and was
satisfied with his performance. Appointment of Mr. Beasley was made by
the Council with a motion by Roy Hall, seconded by Rowland Kreymer and
all in favor.
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Mr. Chub Morrow, CBA Enterprises, Inc. made a request for a permit
to use Jackson Street from Brown to Hwy 78 as a truck delivery route 'oft
for his trucks to load onto the railway cars. The Mayor expressed
concern that if permission was granted to CBA it would set a
precedent for all other trucks. In the past this route has prohibited
trucks. The Mayor advised Mr. Morrow the Council would take his
request under advisement and let him know of their decision at a
later date.
Mr. Vickers advised the Council of the need for clarification of
street requirements in connection with new subdivision developments
adjacent to existing streets. The Council agreed, by concensus, that
in such instances each case should be examined on its merits, but
that existing asphaltic paved streets could be extended with new
asphaltic pavement installed over a crushed rock base, with concrete
curbs and drive approaches. On-site improvements would comply with
other standards required by current ordinances, it being the
intention to compromise only in the type of street pavement.
Mr. Vickers made a request to the Council for authorization to invite
bids for park improvements. Authorization to advertise for bids was
given with a motion by William Martin, seconded by Harold Eavenson,
all in favor. The bid would include pouring concrete, field lighting,
fences, etc.
Mr. Bob Squires, Chairman of the anti-airport committee was present to
again express concern for open meetings relating to the airport study.
The Mayor again, as in the past, reminded Mr. Squires that any meetings
at this time are premature, as all reports and studies have not been
completed. He again assured Mr. Squires that before any decision was
made regarding the Birmingham land site, as many meetings as will be
necessary will be held in the public interest.
The various departmental reports were discussed by the Council. Chief
Abbott reviewed and answered questions concerning the Police Activity
Report. Roger Meier was present to report on fire department activity.
Mr. Meier discussed the need for a water wagon which could hold approximately
1,500 to 1,800 gallons of water. This wagon could be used on streets where
there is little water pressure at the fire hydrant or where there is little
accessibility to a fire hydrant.
There being no further business the Council meeting was adjourned into
executive session.
ohn Akin, Mayor
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