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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-10-2025 Work Session MinutesSTATE OF ALABAMA COUNTY OF BALDWIN ) ( ) ( The City Counci l 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 March 2025. Present were Council President Jack Burrell , Councilmembers: Corey Martin (arrived at 5:22 p.m.), Jimmy Conyers, Jay Robinson, and Kevin Boone, Mayor Sherry Sullivan , City Attorney Marcus E. McDowell , and City Clerk Lisa A. Hanks. Counci l 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 Discussion of Potential Storm Drain Art Project in Partnership with Eastern Shore Art , Pelican's Nest and the Fairhope High School Art Department by Nicole Love. (See attached Power Point Presentation) Lindsey Lawrence with the Eastern Shore Art Center, Bryant Baggett with the Fairhope High Art Department, Casey Hardman with the Pelican 's Nest, and Celeste Rivenbark with FEEF and the Pelican 's Nest addressed the City Council and explained their role with this project. The Project will begin sometime next school year after the grant is po ss ibly received . • The next Agenda Item was the Discussion of Jame s P. Nix Center Revisions and Updates to Resolution No. 1409-07 by Community Affairs Director Paige Crawford. She went over the main revisions and updates . Ms. Crawford mentioned insurance and Certificate of Liability Insurance. • The Fairhope Museum of History Update and Discussion of Guidelines for Deaccession of Archival Items was presented by Museum Director Gabe Gold-Vukson. He said the focus is on archives and the increased risk to our archives. Mr . Gold-Vukson said the facility itself is the issue. He said there should be no mixed-use for archives and storage; and the Pecan A venue archives should be corralled and fenced off. • Councilmember Conyers announced that the Library Director Rob Gourlay and his wife had a baby girl. • Council President Burrell said the Fairhope Airport Authority meets tomorrow. • Water and Wastewater Superintendent Daryl Morefield addressed the City Council regarding Agenda Item No. 25; and answered any questions if needed. • City Engineer Richard John so n addressed the City Council regarding Agenda Items No. 13 , No . 14 , No. 20, No. 21, No. 22, and No. 23; and answered any question s if needed. He gave an update on the Magno li a Beach Restoration Project. • Public Works Director George Ladd addressed the City Council regarding Agenda Items No. 24, No. 26, and No. 27; and answered any questions if needed . Monday , 10 March 2025 Page -2- • Police Chief Stephanie Hollinghead addressed the City Council regarding Agenda Items No. 15 , No . 16 , and No. 31 ; and answered any questions if needed. • Development Services Manager Mike Jeffries addressed the City Council regarding Agenda Items No . 5, No. 9, and No . 10; and answered any questions if needed. • Council President Jack Burrell addressed the City Council and stated a need to add on to the City Council Agenda after Agenda Item No . 33 : a resolution for a Development Agreement with Daniel Realty Company , LLC . Attorney Chris Williams addressed the City Council and summarized the obligations and rights under the Development Agreement. Council President Burrell said we need to educate the public for this agreement. The consensus of the City Council was this is a good agreement for the City of Fairhope and they are doing it the right way . Council President Burrell mentioned that if some time in the future the developer/owner can annex, they will annex into the City. • Council President Burrell addressed the City Council regarding Agenda Items No . 7 and No . 33; and answered any questions if needed. • Councilmember Corey Martin addressed the City Council regarding Agenda Item No . 8; and answered any questions if needed . City Attorney Marcus McDowell stated there was a need to change a couple of items in the Franchise Agreement: Section 4.2 to remove coach Insurance Group ; and on Page 6 of 9 Section 5.1 to remove N I A and add Franchise Agreement or Business . • City Treasurer Kim Creech addressed the City Council regarding Agenda Items No . 28 , and No. 29 ; and answered any questions if needed . She said the Audit will released this week. There being no further business to come before the City Council , the meeting was duly adjourned at 5:58 p.m. L/4~ City Clerk City of Fa1 Drain Art ~ ~~ d lABA ~t-J What and Why? • What? • Main goal -to create art on and around some of our storm drains to make them stand out in a visually appealing manner to raise awareness about the connection between storm drains, urban stormwater runoff, and pollution • Audience -the project focus is on high school students but the target audiences are residents and visitors • Why? • Important for our youth, residents and visitors to understand that all our storm drains eventually lead to Mobile Bay. Want to promote that ONLY RAIN BELONGS IN THE DRAIN. • Aligns with our goals for reducing litter entering the Bay • As part of our MS4 permit we are required to do Education and Outreach and we are always looking for unique and creative ways to reach our audiences. Where? • Approximately 10 storm drains around the City -primarily in the downtown area and near the three schools. Who1 • Eastern Shore Art Center • Grant submission and management • Provide space for reception and unveiling of selected art design • Possibly have prints or originals of the winning designs for display • Media promotion • Fairhope High School Art Department • Art students will compete for storm drain designs • Students will learn about water pathways, conservation efforts, etc. to help inform their paintings. • Winning students will paint their art on the storm drains with the help of art liaisons from ESAC and oversight from Public Works • Pelican's Nest • Create a Field Experience Day to explain the "why" behind the project • Students will learn about water pathways, conservations efforts, etc. to help inform their art submissions • City of Fairhope • Assist in selecting the storm drains to be painted • Assist with grant writing • Help selecting winning designs • Media promotion THANK YOU! ASTERN SH ART CHANGING