HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-08-2024 City Council Work Session MinutesSTATE 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, 8 July 2024.
Present were Council President Corey Martin, Councilmembers: Jack Burrell,
Jimmy Conyers, Jay Robinson, and Kevin Boone, Mayor Sherry Sullivan, City Attorney
Marcus E. McDowell, and City Clerk Lisa A. Hanks.
Council President Martin called the meeting to order at 4:30 p.m.
The following topics were discussed:
•The first item on the Agenda was the Discussion to amend Ordinance No. 1559, Code of
Ordinances to alter the Schedule of Fees for Construction and Building Permits. Building
Official Erik Cortinas addressed the City Council and explained the changes in the
Schedule of Fees. The consensus of the City Council was to strike the waiver of the fees
completely, so that requests for waivers would be sent to the City Council to determine.
•The next item on the Agenda was the Discussion to amend Ordinance No. 1575, an
Ordinance repealing and replacing Ordinance No. 1438 and Ordinance No. 1488 to
protect the Public Health, Safety and Welfare by providing Policy and Procedure for Park
Usage within the City of Fairhope. Community Affairs Director Paige Crawford
addressed the City Council and explained the changes. She commented that this is
housekeeping for the Parks; and suggested two events per calendar year for rentals. Ms.
Crawford recommended fee increases and no subleasing of rentals. Councilmember
Burrell suggested possibly having different fees for each park rental. Ms. Crawford
reminded everyone about South Beach construction. She asked the City Council to think
about different rates for residents and non-residents.
•The Discussion of the Annexation Handbook Update was next on the agenda. Planning
Director Hunter Simmons addressed the City Council and said we could do the
annexation policy and maps in-house. Councilmember Burrell questioned what could not
be handled in-house. Council President Martin said we need to square off and see who we
are; and this is vital to our growth. Councilmember Robinson agreed but we need to
educate the public; and this will help manage growth. Council President Martin
commented we do not want to force anyone to annex. Councilmember Boone stated we
cannot make anyone annex and we are not the size that can.
•Councilmember Burrell announced the Airport Authority meets tomorrow.
•Councilmember Boone announced the Harbor Board meeting is Wednesday, July 10,
2024. Councilmember Burrell said he met with Mayor Sullivan and Recreation Director
Pat White regarding Fairhope Docks; and said some lessees want to make improvements
at Fairhope Docks; i.e., boat lifts and renovations.
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•IT Director Jeff Montgomery addressed the City Council and said he would be speaking
during the Mayor's Comments about the new EV Mustangs.
•City Engineer Richard Johnson addressed the City Council and gave an update on the
Paving Project. He addressed Agenda Items No. 6, No. 7, No. 8, No. 9, and No. 10; and
answered any questions if needed.
•Recreation Director Pat White addressed the City Council regarding Agenda Items No.
16, No. 17, and No. 18; and answered any questions if needed. Council President Martin
said we need to add the fees for lifeguards in the resolution and put total of $5,000.00.
•Community Affairs Director Paige Crawford addressed the City Council regarding
Agenda Item No. 14; and answered any questions if needed.
•Gas Superintendent Wes Boyett addressed the City Council regarding Agenda Item No.
12; and answered any questions if needed.
•Water and Wastewater Superintendent Daryl Morefield addressed the City Council
regarding Agenda Item No. 11; and answered any questions if needed.
•Electric Superintendent Ben Patterson addressed the City Council regarding Agenda Item
No. 13; and answered any questions if needed.
•Councilmember Jack Burrell addressed the City Council regarding Agenda Item No. 19;
and answered any questions if needed.
There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was
duly adjourned at 5:50 p.m. O· -�========--
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Corey Martin, Council President
City Clerk