HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-10-2025 City Council Work Session MinutesSTATE OF ALABAMA
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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 , 10 February 2025 .
Present were Council President Jack Burrell , Councilmembers: Corey Martin ,
Jimmy Conyers, Jay Robinson , and Kevin Boone, Mayor Sherry Sullivan, City
Attorney Marcus E. McDowell , and City Clerk Lisa A. Hanks.
Council President Burrell called the meeting to order at 4:30 p.m.
The following topics were discussed :
• The first item on the Agenda was the Presentation of the Fairhope Junior City Council
("FJCC") Project: Benches for F lying Creek Nature Preserve presented by Fairhope
Junior City Council President Jillian Nichols. She explained the project, approximate
cost of the project , and Public Works will help. This is Agenda Item No. 8 on the City
Council Agenda .
Council President Jack Burrell asked FJCC President Nichols to step up to the dais and
announce the next two Agenda Items .
FJCC President Nichols asked if there were any City Council for Committee Updates .
• Councilmember Jay Robinson announced that the Fairhope Historic Preservation
Commission would be meeting Wednesday .
• Council President Burrell mentioned the Airport Authority will meet Tuesday and will
nominate a couple of new members.
FJCC President Nichols asked if there were any Department Head Updates .
• Human Resources Director Hannah Noonan addressed the City Council and gave an
update for her department. She addressed Agenda Items o. 6 and No . 7 ; and answered
any questions if needed.
• IT Director Jeff Montgomery addressed the City Council regarding Agenda Item No.
15; and answered any questions if needed .
• Chief Stephanie Hollinghead addressed the City Council regarding Agenda Items No.
14 and No. 18 ; and answered any questions if needed.
• Counci l President Burrell announced Agenda Item No. 9 has been pulled by Dr. Barry
Boothe and family. He said a plaque would be placed near the flagpole in their honor
since he paid for it.
• Council President Burrell addressed the City Council regarding Agenda Items o . 5,
No. 11, No. 12, No . 13, No . 17 , and No. 16; and answered any questions if needed . He
mentioned Fairhope merchants saying they were not given a discount when streets were
closed . Council President Burrell said we are The Blind Tiger's landlord and have the
authority to do this ; however , they were made aware of the major construction and
building renovations had to be made.
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• Mayor Sullivan and Horticulturi st Will Mastin addressed the City Council regarding
Agenda Item No . 10 ; and answered any questions if needed.
• Building Official Erik Cortinas addressed the City Council and told everyone before
doing any renovations make sure the contractor has permits. He said we ve rify licenses
before issuing permits .
• Electric Superintendent Ben Patterson addressed the City Council and gave an Electric
Department Update.
• Gas Superintendent Wes Boyett addressed the City Council and gave a Gas Department
Update.
• Water and Wastewater Superintendent Daryl Morefield addressed the City Council and
gave a Water and Wastewater Department Update.
• Planning Director Hunter Simmons addressed the City Council regarding a Parking
Study Agenda Item that will be on the March 10, 2025 City Council Agenda.
There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting
was duly adjourned at 5:10 p.m.
~ Burrel[ / ~esident
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City Clerk