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Mr. Rob McElroy gave a presentation on the Bio-Diesel fuel program that is being used at the Utilities for the use in their trucks and heavy equipment that uses diesel fuel. He reported that they have eliminated buying diesel fuel altogether, which is a great savings. He stated that they would like to provide fuel for the city trucks and equipment that uses diesel as well. He also stated that from the byproduct derived from the oil, glycerin, his children are making soap. Mr. McElroy responded to aquestion from Mr. Yelding regarding warrant on vehicles and equipment. Mr. McElroy stated that they are working with the Alternative Fuel Task Force in Montgomery to work this out. Mrs. Barnette asked if they are working with the EPA requirements for emissions and the new mandates coming from them. Mr. McElroy stated that the more you use the bio-diesel the better it is. The only level that goes up is the Nox emissions, and they are looking at that. He said that there is such a reduction in all the other across the board emissions related to diesel including the smell, and the emission coming from the bio-diesel smells like french fries. Mr. Scott stated that the reason they started looking into this was to stop having clogs in the sewer system caused by grease. He said when you have sewer backup you have sewer spills, runs into the bay, and less sewer spills means a cleaner bay, and a better environment for the community. Mr. Yelding stated that he wanted to make sure if was safe for vehicles before using it in city vehicles and equipment. Mr. Scott stated that they will make sure of that, and that will make sure they are comfortable with it before that happens. He said at a cost of 60˘ a gallon, which is roughly what the cost is now, is a big difference from what they pay now. He said, hopefully, it will work out.
Schools
Mayor Small stated that the schools in Daphne need to be kept up in good repair. He stated that he commends the School Board for what they have done, but he is still concerned with the question of why build a new school at Daphne South and not adding classrooms to the other schools. He thinks that is a viable question. Mayor Small stated that he apologized if he has shamed the Council and the city, he said that he did not realize that he was, and he feels that he has not, he just has questions that he would like answered.
Council President Burnam stated that the Mayor has not embarrassed or shamed the Council or City. He said that is why the majority of the Council voted to do the study, to explore the idea of a City School system, and that the Mayor did what they voted do to. He said he wouldn’t worry about it. He stated that he wanted to recognize Mr. Lon Johnston that sat on the Council for four (4) years, and whether they always agree with her or not, Ms. Tracy Roberts, the city’s School Board representative. He said that they truly appreciate what she does, and that he knows that it is not easy.
B. Lake Forest Yacht Club – Dauphin Island Sailboat Race - $2,000 Discussion followed that this race was not until 2007 and this could be considered in the FY 2007 budget.
1. City of Daphne’s Website Proposal – Site One $8,160.00 Ms. Shannon Spivey discussed the need for updating the web site to make it easier to navigate and make the pages more uniform. She stated that Public Works has money in their budget and is currently working with Site One on the City’s Emergency Information Web Site. Ms. Spivey noted that Site One is the current provider of our web site. She stated that a bid received from Herndon Marketing for the same work totaled $24,000.00 Chairman Scott asked why this expense was not in the current budget. Mayor Small stated that a request was not submitted. Ms. Kim Briley stated the expense would be under the legislative department.
ORDINANCE 2006-45 An Ordinance Appropriating Funds City of Daphne Website Rebuild WHEREAS, Ordinance 2005-69 approved and adopted the Fiscal Year 2006 Budget December 5, 2005; and WHEREAS, subsequent to the adoption of the Fiscal Year 2006 budget, the City Council has from time to time determined that certain additional appropriations are required and should be approved and made a part of the Fiscal Year 2006 budget; and WHEREAS, the City of Daphne’s current website has became out-dated and difficult to navigate; and WHEREAS, the City of Daphne desires a website to support the various aspects of the City by providing a world wide interface to current information about the City, its government, and community; and WHEREAS, the City of Daphne has received and evaluated quotes to rebuild the website. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Daphne, Alabama, that a Fiscal Year 2006 General Fund appropriation in the amount of $ 8,160 is hereby approved for the rebuilding of the City of Daphne’s website. APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Daphne, Alabama, this ________ day of ___________________, 2006. ______________________________ Greg Burnam, Council President Date & Time Signed:______________ ______________________________ Fred Small, Mayor Date & Time Signed:______________ ATTEST: ________________________ David L. Cohen, City Clerk, MMC
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