HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-10-2022 City Council Work SessionSTA TE OF ALABAMA
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The City Council met in a Work Session
at 4:30 p.m., Fairhope Municipal Comp lex Counci l Chamber,
161 orth Section Street, Fairhope, Alabama 36532,
on Monday, 10 October 2 022.
Present were Council President Jimmy Conyers , Councilmembers: Jack
Burrell , Corey Martin, Jay Robin son, and Kevin Boone (arrived at 5:10 p.m.), Mayor
She rry Sullivan, City Attorney Marcus E. McDowell , and City Clerk Lisa A . Hanks .
Council President Jimmy Conyers called the meeting to order at 4:30 p.m.
The following topic s were discu ssed:
• The first item on the agenda was the Grant Applications and Updates by Special
Projects and Grant Manager Jessica Walker. She told the City Council that the grants
total approximately $40 ,000,000.00. Plea e ee attached handout that exp lain s grants
in progress, grant app lications out now , and grant applications in development.
• Councilmember Burrell announced that th e A irp ort Authority meets tomorrow; and
he mentioned the special called meeting to discuss Teledyne Continental.
• Councilmember Martin said the Fairhope Public Schools Commission met; and
commented the 3 mill is working well.
• Councilmember Robinson said th e Historic Preservation Committee meets on
October 12, 2022 .
• Counci l President Conyers mentioned the Library Board 's campaign for the second
floor has begun.
Counci l President Conyers briefly went through the Agenda Items and who
would explain if needed.
• City Treasurer Kim Creech addressed the City Council and stated the 2023 Budget is
on the City's website. She explained Agenda Item No. 8 regarding the Wellness
lncentivized Program; and addressed any questions if needed.
• Water and Wastewater Superintendent Jason Langley addressed the City Council
regarding Agenda Item No. 5; and answered any que stions if needed . He gave an
update on force main from Ingleside to Bishop; and Church Street force main . Mr.
Langley mentioned Well Field 3 and the water demand being too high to run for 24
hours. He commented on the odor control and headworks.
• Public Works Director Richard Johnson addressed the City Co uncil and gave an
update on the Triangle Committee. He said they walked the property for
approximately 5 hours; and commented it is a gorgeous piece of property.
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Mr. Johnson mentioned the notice to proceed for the Gayfer Road Turn Lanes; and
the receiving the grant for sidewalks for the Blue Island Project. Mr. Johnson
addressed the City Council regarding Agenda Items No. 13 and No. 15 ; and answered
any questions if needed.
• Gas Superintendent Jeremy Litt le addressed the City Council and announced his
sister just had her baby and be has a new nephew. Mr. Little state the 4 " gas main bas
been installed . Mr. Little addressed the City Council regarding Agenda No. 12 ; and
answered any questions if needed . Mayor Sullivan explained the not-to-exceed
amount; and answered any questions. Gas Operations and Comp liance Supervisor
Wes Boyett addressed the City Council and exp lained "Risk Ranking" and the above
ground units (pipe features). He commented this would be an advanced baseline for
leak prone piping; and said both surveys are Federally mandated.
• Human Resources Director Cory Pierce addressed the City Council and reminded
everyone of the Benefits Fairhope October 25, 2022 . He answered any qu estions if
needed for Agenda Item No . 8.
• Community Affairs Director Paige Crawford addressed the City Council regarding
State Tourism; and Downtown Trick or Treat scheduled for October 29 , 2022 . She
said they wanted to shut down the "Tee" for this event from 9:00 a.m . to 11 :00 a .m .
-She said it wi ll make it safer for the chi ldren downtown . Council President Conyers
asked for a resolution be prepared for the next meeting. Ms. Crawford addressed the
City Council regarding Agenda Items No. 16 through No . 32 except for Agenda Item
No. 29 ; and answered any questions if needed .
• Mayor Sullivan addressed the City Council and explained Agenda Item No. 6 ; and
answered any questions if needed. Zoning was questioned and where allowed by
Zoning Use Table . Councilmember Burrell stated he wanted to add "where expressly
allowed by Zoning Use Table ." Councilmember Robinson stated "if you are looking
for a piece of property for a dispensary ; but it at your own risk. Mayor Su ll ivan a lso
answered questions if needed for Agenda Items No. 10 and No . 11 .
• Counci lmember Burrell commented that the Recreation Board just wanted City
Council approval on their recommendations (Agenda Item No . 33).
• Counci lmember Burrell began discussion on Agenda Item No. 7 regarding on-call
employees and overtime pay . Mayor Sullivan exp lained that Public Works and
Utilities would still remain a s is; and IT and Magistrates will be paid a minimum of
two (2) hours or the actual time worked , whichever is greater hours per call in or
hours worked whichever is more. Councilmember Burrell questioned "is this really
worth it and cut their pay?" Councilmember Ro b inson stated he remembered this and
thought we previously made changes .
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There being no further business to come before the City Council , the meeting
was duly adjourned at 6:01 p.m .
Council President Conyers announced there would be a five minute break
before beginning the City Council meeting .
City Clerk
s eid Conyers, .,
Council President