HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-19-2024 City Council Work Session MinutesSTA TE OF ALABAMA
COUNTY OF BALDWIN
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The City Council met in a Work Session
at 4:30 p.m., Fairhope Municipal Complex Council Chamber,
161 North Section Street, Fairhope, Alabama 36532,
on Monday, 19 February 2024.
Present were Council President Corey Martin, Councilmembers: Jack Burrell,
Jimmy Conyers, and Kevin Boone, Mayor Sherry Sullivan , City Attorney Marcus E.
McDowell , and City Clerk Lisa A. Hanks. Councilmember Jay Robinson was absent.
Council President Martin called the meeting to order at 4:33 p.m.
The following topics were discussed:
• The first item on the Agenda was the Discussion of the False Alarm Ordinance by
Fire Chief Chris Ellis. He read and discussed the proposed ordinance; and answered
any questions if needed . Chief Ellis said there were 244 false alarms last year but
none were due to malicious acts . The City Council agreed that the third paragraph
needs tweaking .
• Councilmember BurrelJ said the Airport Authority will meet on February 27 , 2024;
and the Recreation Board meets this week .
• Councilmember Boone gave an update on the Personnel Board meeting . He said they
are working on the Personnel Handbook revisions ; and the Safety Program is doing
well.
• Water and Wastewater Superintendent Daryl Morefield and Caleb Leach addressed
the City Council regarding Agenda Item No . 7; and answered any questions if
needed. Councilmembers Burrell and Conyers said they did not like the language in
the proposal , "complete total system." Mr. Morefield announced that Agenda Items
No. 8 and No . 9 were being pulled from the Agenda. City Attorney Marcus
McDowell commented that this is a Title 39 bid; and needed, used and consumed is
not in Title 41 as an exemption anymore. Councilmember Boone stated Agenda Item
No . 7 is to award the bid ; and some of the materials are in Agenda Items No . 8 and
No . 9 . Mayor Sullivan explained the cost effectiveness and trying to expedite the
project. Council President Martin said we just want to make the public aware of what
we are approvmg .
Mayor Sulli van and Mr. Morefield addressed Agenda Items No . 10 and No. 11; and
an swered any questions if needed. Councilmember Burrell questioned not giving
service lo on e house in a subdivision . Planning Director Hunter Simmons explained
how availability certificates are given out.
• City Engineer Richard Johnson addressed the City Council regarding Agenda Items
No. 12 and No . 17; and answered any questions if needed. Mr. Johnson said he
supported Agenda Items No . 13, No . 14 , and No. 15.
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• Public Works Director George Ladd addressed th e City Counc il regarding Agenda
Item No . 15; and answered any questions if needed. Counci l President Martin asked
about the "Track Certification ." Mayor Sullivan responded to his question and said
she wou ld reach out to the company directly.
• IT Director Jeff Montgomery addressed the City Counci l regarding Agenda Item No .
16 ; and answered any questions if needed .
• Golf Director Bobby Hall addressed the City Counci l regarding Agenda Item No. 18 ;
and answered any questions if needed .
• City Treasurer Kirn Creech addressed the City Council and gave an update on the
Bank RFP for $25,000 ,000 .00 that will open on March 4, 2024 . She exp lain ed
Agenda Items No . 19 and No. 20 ; and answered any questions if needed .
• Counci lm ember Conyers addressed Agenda Items No . 21 and No . 22 ; and answered
any questions if needed .
There being no further business to the Ci ty Council, the meeting
was duly adjourned at 5:59 p.m.
Corey Martin , Council President
City Clerk