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Bay Minette council approves ordinance, board appointments and a slate of routine resolutions
Summary
At its Jan. 17 meeting, the Bay Minette City Council approved Ordinance 1019 on second reading, appointed two members to the North Baldwin Utilities Board and unanimously passed multiple resolutions covering event permits, a property sale, sponsorship and bond advisers.
The Bay Minette City Council on Jan. 17 approved Ordinance 1019 on second reading, appointed two directors to the North Baldwin Utilities Board and unanimously passed a slate of resolutions covering event permits, a property sale, sponsorship and related municipal business during a regular meeting at City Hall.
The action came with all six members present: Mayor Robert A. Wills; Councilmember Pete Sellers; Mayor Pro Tempore Mike Phillips; Councilmember Matt Franklin; Councilmember William Taylor; and Councilmember Shannon Clemmons. Council votes on all listed items were recorded as unanimous in the minutes.
Why it matters: the approvals move forward a sale of city property, confirm long-term appointments to the North Baldwin Utilities Board and authorize advisers for planned general obligation warrants, steps that affect municipal finances, local events and utility governance.
Key actions included: approval of payables totaling $897,714.75; passage of Ordinance 1019 (Sale of Unneeded Municipal Real Property) on second reading; Resolution 0123-04 appointing Robert James “Jamie” Jaye and Hugh M. “Trey” Dickson to the North Baldwin Utilities Board for six-year terms beginning March 1, 2023 and ending March 1, 2029; and Resolution 0123-09 appointing Frazier Lanier Company, Inc. as investment banker and Hand Arendall Harris Sale as bond counsel in connection with issuance of General Obligation Warrants, Series A & B.
The council also approved Resolution 0123-05 granting the North Baldwin Chamber of Commerce a waiver of facility rental fees and permission to apply for special-event permits to serve beer and wine at listed events including: the NBCC annual banquet (Feb. 15-16, 2023), a May 6 crawfish boil at Halliday Park Pavilion, a June 9-10 home show at the John F. Rhodes Civic Center, an Oct. 3-4 senior expo at the John F. Rhodes Civic Center, Veterans Day events on Nov. 10-11 at the John F. Rhodes Civic Center and a Nov. 11 cookout at Blackburn Park.
Other routine approvals included Resolution 0123-06 authorizing disposal of Police Department property; Resolution 0123-07 authorizing a $1,000 sponsorship for the North Baldwin Infirmary Foundation’s "Celebrate Life" luncheon (funded from contingency: $500 from the mayor and $100 from each of five district allocations); Resolution 0123-08 approving ABC permitting for Bay Minette Food Mart at 303 South U.S. Highway 31 for retail beer and retail wine off premises; and Resolution 0123-10 authorizing a sales agreement for property at 613 McMeans Avenue.
Votes at a glance: - Payables approval: $897,714.75. Mover: Mayor Pro Tempore Mike Phillips; seconder: Councilmember William Taylor. Outcome: approved unanimously. - Ordinance 1019 (Sale of Unneeded Municipal Real Property), second reading. Mover: Councilmember Shannon Clemmons; seconder: Councilmember William Taylor. Outcome: approved unanimously. - Resolution 0123-04 (Appointments to North Baldwin Utilities Board: Robert James “Jamie” Jaye; Hugh M. “Trey” Dickson; terms Mar. 1, 2023–Mar. 1, 2029). Mover: Councilmember Matt Franklin; seconder: Mayor Pro Tempore Mike Phillips. Outcome: approved unanimously. - Resolution 0123-05 (NBCC fee waiver and special-event alcohol permits). Mover: Councilmember Shannon Clemmons; seconder: Councilmember William Taylor. Outcome: approved unanimously. - Resolution 0123-06 (Disposal of Police Department property). Mover: Councilmember Matt Franklin; seconder: Councilmember Shannon Clemmons. Outcome: approved unanimously. - Resolution 0123-07 (Sponsorship $1,000 for North Baldwin Infirmary Foundation luncheon). Mover: Councilmember William Taylor; seconder: Councilmember Matt Franklin. Outcome: approved unanimously. - Resolution 0123-08 (ABC permitting for Bay Minette Food Mart, 303 S. U.S. Highway 31). Mover: Mayor Pro Tempore Mike Phillips; seconder: Councilmember William Taylor. Outcome: approved unanimously. - Resolution 0123-09 (Approve Frazier Lanier Co. as investment banker; Hand Arendall Harris Sale as bond counsel). Mover: Mayor Pro Tempore Mike Phillips; seconder: Councilmember Pete Sellers. Outcome: approved unanimously. - Resolution 0123-10 (Authorize sales agreement for 613 McMeans Avenue). Mover: Councilmember Matt Franklin; seconder: Councilmember Shannon Clemmons. Outcome: approved unanimously.
During the council/citizens comments period, resident Ebony Durden spoke concerning the death of Otis French Jr.; the minutes note the comment but do not record further detail or a response. Mayor Pro Tempore Mike Phillips moved to adjourn, Councilmember William Taylor seconded, and the meeting was adjourned. The minutes were attested by City Clerk Rita Diedtrich and signed by Mayor Robert A. "Bob" Wills.
Next steps: the minutes record approvals and appointments; no additional hearings or votes are noted in the transcript.
