HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-10-2025 City Council MinutesSTATE OF ALABAMA )(
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The City Council, City of Fairhope, met in regular session at
6:00 p.m., Fairhope Municipal Complex Council Chamber,
161 North Section Street, Fairhope, Alabama 36532, on
Monday, 10 March 2025.
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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.
There being a quorum present, Council President Burrell called the meeting to
order at 6:05 p.m. The invocation was given by Reverend Amanda Doscher of St.
James Episcopal Church and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Councilmember Robinson moved to amend the Agenda by adding the
following item not on the printed agenda after Agenda Item No. 33: a Resolution that
the City Council of the City of Fairhope, Alabama hereby authorizes Mayor Sherry
Sullivan to execute the attached "Development Agreement" with Daniel Realty
Company, LLC. Seconded by Councilmember Boone, motion passed unanimously by
voice vote.
Councilmember Robinson moved to approve minutes of the 20 February
2025, regular meeting; and minutes of the 20 February 2025, work session. Seconded
by Councilmember Conyers, motion passed unanimously by voice vote.
Chief Stephanie Hollinghead addressed the City Council regarding K-9 Bauer
and his retirement. She read the wording off the Retirement Plaque for K-9 Bauer and
gave statistics from his career with the Fairhope Police Department. Chief
Hollinghead gave Officer Babb a picture of K-9 Bauer with his badge.
Councilmember Martin announced to everyone the GCC Baseball To urnament
being hosted by the City of Fairhope: Monday through Thursday of this week. He
said that the Fairhope team plays around 4:30 p.m. each day.
Councilmember Conyers announced that Library Director Rob Gourlay and
his wife are the proud parents of a baby girl.
Councilmember Robinson stated the Mardi Gras Season is over; and he would
like to thank the Police Department, Public Works Department, and any other City
employees who worked and made this a success season. He announced that Saturday
is opening day for Baseball; and hopes the weather is good.
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10 March 2025
Councilmember Boone asked everyone to support the Fairhope Arts and
Crafts Festival this weekend.
Council President Burrell said we heard from FEEF, the Fairhope Art Center,
the Pelican's Nest, and the Fairhope High School regarding art. Council President
Burrell said there are citizens and visitors that may need to get from one end of the
Festival to the other; and these may be older folks or ones that may be disabled.
Council President Burrell stated there was a need to add a resolution to use the
Downtown Shuttle to shuttle people from the Civic Center Parking Lot back to the
Center or Southern end of town during the Fairhope Arts and Crafts Festival.
Councilmember Martin said the main reason is to let the citizens know about this
service.
Councilmember Boone introduced in writing, and moved for the adoption in
writing, and moved for the adoption of the following resolution, a resolution that the
City Council hereby authorizes the use of the Downtown Shuttle to shuttle people
from the Civic Center Parking Lot back to the Center or Southern end of town during
the Fairhope Arts and Crafts Festival; and to let the citizens know about this service.
Seconded by Councilmember Conyers, motion passed unanimously by voice vote.
RESOLUTION NO. 5381-25
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GO VERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF
FAIRHOPE, ALABAMA, That the City Council hereby authorizes the use of the
Downtown Shuttle to shuttle people from the Civic Center Parking Lot back to the
Center or Southern end of town during the Fairhope Arts and Crafts Festival; and to
let the citizens know about this service.
ADOPTED ON THIS 10TH DAY OF MARCH, 2024
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10 March 2025
A Public Hearing was held as advertised on a proposed ordinance to amend
Zoning Ordinance No. 1253. Councilmember Robinson introduced in writing an
ordinance to zone the property of Tallawampa Properties LLC, for conditional
annexation to R-1, Low Density Single-Family Residential District. The property is
approximately 5.20 acres and is located at O Gayfer Road Ext. PPIN #13818. The
Planning Commission gave a favorable recommendation of this ordinance. Council
President Burrell read the proposed ordinance.
Development Services Manager Mike Jeffries briefly explained the proposed
ordinance; and answered any questions if necess ary.
Council President Burrell opened the Public Hearing at 6:22 p.m. No one present
opposed the proposed ordinance, the Public Hearing closed at 6:22 p.m.
Due to lack of a motion for immediate consideration, this ordinance will layover until
the March 24, 2025 City Council meeting.
Councilmember Martin in troduced in writing an ordinance annexing the City
of Fairhope property located at Section Street I 705 Twin Beech, Fairhope, Alabama.
Contains 15.146 acres more or less. Tax Parcels 46-04-19-4-000-012.000 and 46-04-
19-4-000-041.000. Due to lack of a motion for immediate consideration, this
ordinance will layover until the March 24, 2025 City Council meeting.
Councilmember Martin introduced in writing an ordinance amending
Ordinance No. 522 and repealing and replacing Ordinance No. 1779 Parking
Authority; Section 20-31: Said Parking Authority or Committee shall be composed of
seven (7) members, and all such members shall be residents of the City of Fairhope,
Alabama and over the age of 21 years. Due to lack of a motion for immediate
consideration, this ordinance will layover until the March 24, 2025 City Council
meeting.
Councilmember Conyers introduced in writing an ordinance approving an
Application from Richard T. Barrett for a Franchise Agreement for Tennis and
Pickleball at the Mike Ford Tennis Center. City Attorney Marcus McDowell stated
there was need to amend Section 4.2 to remove coach Insurance Group; and on Page
6 of9 Section 5.1 to remove NIA and add Franchise Agreement or Business.
Councilmember Martin moved to amend the Franchise Agreement as stated by
City Attorney McDowell. Seconded by Councilmember Conyers, motion passed
unanimously by voice vote.
Due to lack of a motion for immediate consideration, this ordinance will layover until
the March 24, 2025 City Council meeting.
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10 March 2025
Development Services Manager Mike Jeffries addressed the City Council to explain
the Site Plan Review and Approval of property owned by Corte, Cave/Mitchell 1,
LLC. The property is approximately 0.99 acres and is located on the northwest comer
of State Highway 181 and State Highway 104, Fairhope, Alabama for a proposed
Express Oil Change at Planters Pointe-Lot 8. PPIN #626313. (Planning Commission
unanimously recommends approval of SR 24.06).
Councilmember Martin moved to approve the Site Plan property owned by
Corte, Cave/Mitchell 1, LLC listed above with Staff recommendations. Seconded by
Councilmember Conyers, motion passed unanimously by voice vote.
Development Services Manager Mike Jeffries addressed the City Council to explain
the Site Plan Review of property owned by FST Encounter Development LLC. The
property is approximately 0.20 acres and is zoned B-2 -General Business District.
The property is located at the northeast comer of Highway 181 and Highway 104, Lot
4 and is approximately 1.0 acres. PPIN #627494. (Planning Commission unanimously
recommends approval of SR 25.03). Councilmember Martin questioned a traffic
study. Mr. Jeffries explained that the traffic study was done when the initial
development was approved.
Councilmember Robinson moved to approve the Site Plan property owned by
FST Encounter Development LLC listed above. Seconded by Councilmember Boone,
motion passed unanimously by voice vote.
Councilmember Martin introduced in writing, and moved for the adoption of
the following resolution, a resolution that the City Council approves the selection by
Mayor Sherry Sullivan for (RFQ PS25-023) for Professional Consulting Services for
Downtown Parking Study to Walker Consultants; and hereby authorizes Mayor
Sullivan to execute a contract with a not-to-exceed amount of $50,000.00. Seconded
by Councilmember Conyers, motion passed unanimously by voice vote. Council
President Burrell stated he did not like the resolution this way; and this should have
been a two-step process. He said this is a reluctant "aye."
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RESOLUTION NO. 5382-25
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF FAIRHOPE,
ALABAMA, as follows:
[1]That the City Council approves the selection by Mayor Sherry Sullivan for (RFQ PS25-
023)for Professional Consulting Services for Downtown Parking Study to Walker
Consultants; and hereby authorizes Mayor Sullivan to execute a contract with a not-to-exceed
amount of $50,000.00.
DULY ADOPTED THIS 10TH DAY OF MARCH, 2025
Attest:
Councilmember Martin introduced in writing, and moved for the adoption of
the following resolution, a resolution that the City Council hereby authorizes and
selects Sherry Sullivan (Mayor) to be the Voting Delegate during the annual meeting
of the Alabama League of Municipalities. Seconded by Councilmember Robinson,
motion passed unanimously by voice vote.
RESOLUTION NO. 5383-25
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF
FAIRHOPE, ALABAMA, that the City Council hereby authorizes and selects
Sherry Sullivan (Mayor) to be the Voting Delegate during the annual meeting of the
Alabama League of Municipalities.
ADOPTED THIS 10TH DAY OF MARCH, 2025
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Councilmember Conyers introduced in writing, and moved for the adoption of
the following resolution, a resolution that the City Council adopts the following
recommendation from the Street & Traffic Control Committee for a Crosswalk at
South Mobile Street crossing at Elks Lodge and American Legion: Option B with a
cost estimate of $9,005.00. Seconded by Councilmember Martin, motion passed
unanimously by voice vote.
RESOLUTION NO. 5384-25
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF FAIRHOPE,
ALABAMA, That the City Council adopts the following recommendation from the Street & Traffic Control Committee for a Crosswalk at South Mobile Street crossing at Elks Lodge and American Legion: Option B with a cost estimate of $9,005.00.
Adopted this 10th day of March, 2025
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Councilmember Martin introduced in writing, and moved for the adoption of
the following resolution, a resolution that Mayor Sherry Sullivan is hereby authorized
to execute a Contract with Paul Carpenter Davis Architects for Professional
Architectural Design Services (RFQ PS25-019) for the New Police Precinct with a
not-to-exceed amount of $97,540.00. Seconded by Councilmember Conyers, motion
passed unanimously by voice vote.
RESOLUTION NO. 5385-25
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF FAIRHOPE,
ALABAMA, That Mayor Sherry Sullivan is hereby authorized to execute a Contract with Paul Carpenter Davis Architects for Professional Architectural Design Services (RFQ PS25-019) for the New Police Precinct with a not-to-exceed amount of$97,540.00.
ADOPTED ON THIS 10TH DAY OF MARCH, 2025
Attest:
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10 March 2025
Councilmember Martin introduced in writing, and moved for the adoption of
the following resolution, a resolution that the City Council hereby approves and
authorizes the City of Fairhope to execute a Memorandum of Understanding between
AltaPointe Health Systems, Inc. and the Fairhope Police Department to improve
responses to individuals experiencing mental health crises, reduce the need for police
involvement in non-criminal behavioral health-related situations, and ensure better
access to appropriate care by providing five (5) iPads equipped with MyCare. The
Police Department will reimburse AHS $425.00 per month for use of the iPads.
Seconded by Councilmember Robinson, motion passed unanimously by voice vote.
RESOLUTION NO. 5386-25
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GO VERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF
FAIRHOPE, ALABAMA, That the City Council hereby approves and authorizes the
City of Fairhope to execute a Memorandum of Understanding between AltaPointe
Health Systems, Inc. and the Fairhope Police Department to improve responses to
individuals experiencing mental health crises, reduce the need for police involvement
in non-criminal behavioral health-related situations, and ensure better access to
appropriate care by providing five (5) iPads equipped with MyCare. The Police
Department will reimburse AHS $425.00 per month for use of the iPads.
ADOPTED ON THIS 10TH DAY OF MARCH, 2025
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Councilmember Martin stated that this is a good partnership with the Fairhope Police
Department and AltaPointe Health Systems, Inc. He said this is a path going forward
to help mental patients/criminals; and we need facilities to put them in not the jail.
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10 March 2025
Councilmember Martin introduced in writing, and moved for the adoption of
the following resolution, a resolution that the City of Fairhope approves the
procurement of the renewal of the Motorola Astro System Advanced Plus Package for
the Police Department from Motorola Solutions for a three (3) year contract total cost
of $117,978.38.
RESOLUTION NO. 5387-25
BE IT RESOLVED BY TIIE GOVERNING BODY OF TIIE CITY OF FAIRHOPE, ALABAMA,
1bat the City of Fairhope approves the procurement of the renewal of the Motorola Astro System Advanced
Plus Package for the Police Department from Motorola Solutions for a three (3) year contract total cost of
$117,978.38. Th is equipment is exempt from formal bidding per Code of Alabama 1975, Section 41-1�
57(bXl). Motorola Solutions is the Sole Source provider.
ADOPTED ON THIS 10TH DA Y OF MARCH, 2025
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Councilmember Boone introduced in writing, and moved for the adoption of
the following resolution, a resolution that the City Council authorizes acceptance of
the Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) Community Project
Funding (CPF) grant (B-24-CP-l L-0038) of $3,000,000.00 for the Fairhope Airport
Industrial Park; and authorizes Mayor Sherry Sullivan to sign all necessary
documents. Seconded by Councilmember Martin, motion passed unanimously by
voice vote.
RESOLUTION NO. 5388-25
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERN ING BODY OF THE CITY OF FAIRHOPE,
ALABAMA, That the City Council authorizes acceptance of the Department of Housing and Urban
Development's (HUD) Community Project Funding (CPF) grant (B-24-CP-l L-0038) of $3,000,000.00
for the Fairhope Airport Industr ial Park; and authorizes Mayor Sheny Sullivan to sign all necessary
do cuments.
DULY ADOPTED THIS 10TH DAY OF MARCH, 2025
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10 March 2025
Councilmember Martin introduced in writing, and moved for the adoption of
the following resolution, a resolution that the City Council approves the selection by
the Evaluation Team for Professional Engineering Services for (RFQ PS25-011) for
the Airport Industrial Park Environmental Assessment to Volkert, Inc.; and hereby
authorizes Mayor Sherry Sullivan to negotiate the not-to-exceed fee to be approved
by Council. Seconded by Councilmember Conyers, motion passed unanimously by
voice vote.
RESOLUTION NO. 5389-25
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF
FAIRHOPE, ALABAMA, as follows:
[ 1]That the City Council approves the selection by the Evaluation Team for
Professional Engineering Services for (RFQ PS25-011) for the Airport Industrial Park
Environmental Assessment to Volkert, Inc.; and hereby authorizes Mayor Sherry
Sullivan to negotiate the not-to-exceed fee to be approved by Council.
DULY ADOPTED THIS 10TH DAY OF MARCH, 2025
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Councilmember Conyers introduced in writing, and moved for the adoption of
the following resolution, a resolution that the City Council authorizes submission of
the Gulf of Mexico Alliance's (GOMA) Increasing Participation in the Clean and
Resilient Marina Program Grant in the amount of $17,000.00; and authorizes Mayor
Sherry Sullivan to sign all required grant application documents. The funding will be
used to purchase educational signage, fuel dock spill equipment, green clean supplies
for slip holders, and a weather station. These items were suggested during the Clean
Marina certification inspection. No match is required. Seconded by Councilmember
Martin, motion passed unanimously by voice vote.
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RESOLUTION NO. 5390-25
AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF A GRANT APPLICATION
TO THE GULF OF MEXICO ALLIANCE
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BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF FAIRHOPE,
ALABAMA, That the City Council authorizes submission of the Gulf of Mexico
Alliance's (GOMA) Increasing Participation in the Clean and Resilient Marina
Program Grant in the amount of $17,000.00; and authorizes Mayor Sherry Sullivan to
sign all required grant application documents. The funding will be used to purchase
educational signage, fuel dock spill equipment, green clean supplies for slip holders,
and a weather station. These items were suggested during the Clean Marina
certification inspection. No match is required.
DULY ADOPTED THIS 10TH DAY OF MARCH, 2025
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Councilmember Boone introduced in writing, and moved for the adoption of
the following resolution, a resolution that the City Council authorizes acceptance of
an Alabama Transportation Rehabilitation and Improvement Program-II (ATRIP-11)
grant in the amount of $2,000,000.00; and authorizes Mayor Sherry Sullivan to sign
all necessary documents on behalf of the City. The funding will be used to construct
dedicated tum lanes on Volanta Avenue at the intersection with Greeno Road,
acceleration and deceleration lanes on Greeno Road and signalization of the two
roads. The City's share of the project will be $389,678.73 for preliminary engineering,
construction costs beyond grant funding and utility relocates. Seconded by
Councilmember Conyers, motion passed unanimously by voice vote.
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RESOLUTION NO. 5391-25
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF FAIRHOPE,
ALABAMA, That the City Council authorizes acceptance of an Alabama Transportation
Rehabilitation and Improvement Program-II (ATRIP-11) grant in the amount of $2,000,000.00; and
authorizes Mayor Sherry Sullivan to sign all necessary documents on behalf of the City. The funding
will be used to construct dedicated turn lanes on Volanta A venue at the intersection with Greeno Road,
acceleration and deceleration lanes on Greeno Road and sig nalization of the two roads. The City's
share of the project will be $389,678.73 for preliminary engineering, construction costs beyond grant
funding and utility relocates.
DUL Y ADOPTED THIS 101H DA Y OF MARlli 2025
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Councilmember Robinson introduced in writing, and moved for the adoption
of the following resolution, a resolution that Mayor Sherry Sullivan is hereby
authorized to execute a Contract with Christian Preus Landscape Architect for
Professional Architectural Services for the Redevelopment and Restoration of the
Comer near Julwins (formerly Bancroft Comer) (RFQ PS25-022) with a not-to
exceed amount of $36,531.00. Seconded by Councilmember Conyers, motion passed
unanimously by voice vote.
RESOLUTION NO. 5392-25
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF FAIRHOPE,
ALABAMA, That Mayor Sherry Sullivan is hereby authorized to execute a Contract with Christian
Preus Landscape Architect for Professional Architectural Services for the Redevelopment and
Restoration of the Corner near Julwins (formerly Bancroft Corner) (RFQ PS25-022) with a not-to
exceed amount of $36,531.00.
ADOPTED ON THIS 10TH DAY OF MARCH, 2025
Attest:
City Clerk
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10 March 2025
Councilmember Conyers introduced in writing, and moved for the adoption of
the following resolution, a resolution that Mayor Sherry Sullivan is hereby authorized
to execute a Contract with Goodwyn Mills and Cawood, Inc. for Professional
Architectural Services for the design of the Welcome Center Envelope project (RFQ
PS25-015) with a not-to-exceed amount of $53,416.00. Seconded by Councilmember
Robinson, motion passed unanimously by voice vote.
RESOLUTION NO. 5393-25
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GO VERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF
FAIRHOPE, ALABAMA, That Mayor Sherry Sullivan is hereby authorized to
execute a Contract with Goodwyn Mills and Cawood, Inc. for Professional
Architectural Services for the design of the Welcome Center Envelope project (RFQ
PS25-015) with a not-to-exceed amount of $53,416.00.
ADOPTED ON THIS 10TH DAY OF MARCH, 2025
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Councilmember Martin introduced in writing, and moved for the adoption of
the following resolution, a resolution to award (Bid No. 25-020-2023-PWI-011) to
Blade Construction, LLC for White Av enue Park Improvement Project with a bid
proposal not-to-exceed $118,668.00. Seconded by Councilmember Conyers, motion
passed unanimously by voice vote.
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10822 10 March 2025 RESOLUTION NO. 5394-25
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF FAIRHOPE,
ALABAMA, as follows:
[l] That the City of Fairhope did request, receive, and open bids for White Avenue Park
Improvement Project for the City of Fairhope (Bid No. 25-020-2023-PWI-011) for the City of
Fairhope.
[2]At the appointed time and place, the following bids were opened and tabulated as follows:
Please see attached Bid Tabulation for
White Avenue Park Improvement Project
[3]After evaluating the bid proposals with the required bid specifications, Blade Construction,
LLC is now awarded the bid for White Avenue Park Improvement Project (Bid No. 25-020-2023-
PWI-0 ll) with a total bid proposal not-to-exceed of $118,668.00.
Adopted on this 10th day of March, 2025
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10 March 2025
Councilmember Boone introduced in writing, and moved for the adoption of
the following resolution, a resolution that the City of Fairhope approves the award of
the Request for Quotes for Labor, Materials and Equipment for the removal of a large
tree at the Right of Way on the Bay side of the residence of 603 North Mobile Street
to Big Green Tree Machine for a not-to-exceed project cost of $8,500.00. This Public
Works project will be less than $100,000.00, and therefore does not need to be
formally bid out. Additionally, for the City of Fairhope to approve a transfer of
$8,500.00 from 001350-50360 to 001360-50360 (General Maintenance) for this cost.
Seconded by Councilmember Robinson, motion passed unanimously by voice vote.
RESOLUTION NO. 5395-25
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GO VERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF
FAIRHOPE, ALABAMA, That the City of Fairhope approves the award of the
Request for Quotes for Labor, Materials and Equipment for the removal of a large
tree at the Right of Way on the Bay side of the residence of 603 North Mobile Street
to Big Green Tree Machine for a not-to-exceed project cost of $8,500.00. This Public
Works project will be less than $100,000.00, and therefore does not need to be
formally bid out. Additionally, for the City of Fairhope to approve a transfer of
$8,500.00 from 001350-50360 to 001360-50360 (General Maintenance) for this cost.
DULY ADOPTED ON THIS 10TH DAY OF MARCH, 2025
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Councilmember Boone introduced in writing, and moved for the adoption of
the following resolution, a resolution that the City of Fairhope approves the award of
the Request for Quotes for Labor and Materials for the Sewer Tie In from Pier and
Mobile at Fels Project to A-Long Boring, Inc. for a not-to-exceed project cost of
$52,490.00. This Public Works project will be less than $100,000.00, and therefore
does not need to be formally bid out. Seconded by Councilmember Robinson, motion
passed unanimously by voice vote.
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RESOLUTION NO. 5396-25
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF FAIRHOPE,
ALABAMA, That the City of Fairhope approves the award of the Request for Quotes forLabor and Materials for the Sewer Tie In from Pier and Mobile at Fels Project to A-LongBoring, Inc. for a not-to-exceed project cost of $52,490.00. This Public Works project will beless than $100,000.00, and therefore does not need to be formally bid out.DULY ADOPTED ON THIS 10TH DAY OF MARCH, 2025Attest:L�µu City ClerkCouncilmember Robinson introduced in writing, and moved for the adoption
of the following resolution, a resolution that the City of Fairhope approves the award
of the Request for Quotes for Labor and Materials for the repair of a Travis Walking
Floor Trailer for the Sanitation Department to Gulf City Body and Trailer Works, Inc.
for a not-to-exceed cost of $29,958.50. Seconded by Councilmember Boone, motion
passed unanimously by voice vote.
RESOLUTION NO. 5397-25
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF FAI RHOPE,
ALABAMA, That the City of Fairhope approves the award of the Request for Quotes forLabor and Materials for the repair of a Travis Walking Floor Trailer for the SanitationDepartment to Gulf City Body and Trailer Works, Inc. for a not-to-exceed cost of $29,958.50.DULY ADOPTED ON THIS 10TH DAY OF MARCH, 2025Attest:����s,MMC City Clerk
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10 March 2025
Councilmember Martin introduced in writing, and moved for the adoption of
the following resolution, a resolution that the City Council authorizes the submission
of the Alabama Department of Environmental Management's (ADEM) Alabama
Recycling Fund (ARF) for the purchase of 6,000 residential recycling carts at a cost
of $312,000.00. This is 100% reimbursable grant with no City match. Seconded by
Councilmember Conyers, motion passed unanimously by voice vote.
RESOLUTION NO. 5398-25
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF
FAIRHOPE, ALABAMA, That the City Council authorizes the submission of the
Alabama Department of Environmental Management's (ADEM) Alabama Recycling
Fund (ARF) for the purchase of 6,000 residential recycling carts at a cost of
$312,000.00. This is 100% reimbursable grant with no City match.
DULY ADOPTED THIS 10TH DAY OF MARCH, 2025
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Councilmember Conyers introduced in writing, and moved for the adoption of
the following resolution, a resolution that the City Council approves amending Bid
No. 024-16 to add $5,000.00 to cover the actual cost of the invoices for Flame
Resistant (FR) Uniform Shirts Annual Contract to increase the total bid amount from
$45,000.00 to $50,000.00. Seconded by Councilmember Martin, motion passed
unanimously by voice vote.
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10 March 2025
RESOLUTION NO. 5399-25
WHEREAS, the City of Fairhope did request, receive, and open bids to procure
services for (Bid No. 24-016) for Flame Resistant (FR) Uniform Shirts Annual
Contract; and at the appointed time and place, the following bids were opened and
tabulated; and
WHEREAS, on February 19, 2024 the City Council awarded Bid No. 024-16 to
Image Solutions USA with a total bid proposal not-to-exceed of $45,000.00.
WHEREAS, there is a need to add an additional $5,000.00 to this contract to cover
the actual cost of the invoices.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF
FAIRHOPE, ALABAMA, That the City Council approves amending Bid No. 024-
16 to add $5,000.00 to cover the actual cost of the invoices for Flame Resistant (FR)
Uniform Shirts Annual Contract to increase the total bid amount from $45,000.00 to
$50,000.00.
DULY ADOPTED THIS 10TH DAY OF MARCH, 2025
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Councilmember Martin introduced in writing, and moved for the adoption of
the following resolution, a resolution that Mayor Sherry Sullivan is hereby authorized
to execute a contract for Extension No. 1 of (Bid No. 24-016) Flame Resistant (FR)
Uniform Shirts Annual Contract with Image Solutions USA with annual not-to
exceed contract $50,000.00, per the terms and conditions of the original contract.
Seconded by Councilmember Robinson, motion passed unanimously by voice vote.
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10 March 2025
RESOLUTION NO. 5400-25
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF
FAIRHOPE, ALABAMA, That Mayor Sherry Sullivan is hereby authorized to
execute a contract for Extension No. 1 for (Bid No. 24-016) Flame Resistant (FR)
Uniform Shirts Annual Contract with Image Solutions USA with an annual not-to
exceed contract amount $50,000.00, per the terms and conditions of the original
contract.
ADOPTED ON THIS 10TH DAY OF MARCH, 2025
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Councilmember Conyers moved to grant the request of Sandy Tormoen,
Board President of Baldwin County Trailblazers requesting the use of the sidewalks
and grassy areas of Utopia Park on Saturday, May 17, 2025, from 12:00 p.m. to 5 :00
p.m. for their annual Chalk the Trail Event with an alternate rain date of May 18,
2025. The event raises awareness as well as funds for the Baldwin County
Trailblazers. Seconded by Councilmember Robinson, motion passed unanimously by
voice vote.
City Council reviewed an application for a Restaurant Liquor License by
Drew Burroughs for Burroughs, Barnhill, and Matthews LLC d/b/a Fairhope Social
Club located at 14 North Church Street, Fairhope, Alabama 36532. Councilmember
Robinson moved to approve the issuance of the license. Seconded by Councilmember
Boone, motion passed unanimously by voice vote.
Councilmember Martin moved to appoint Mitchell "Mitch" Skrrnetta and
Susanna Freeman to the Airport Authority for a six-year term which will expire
March 31, 2031. Seconded by Councilmember Conyers, motion passed unanimously
by voice vote.
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Councilmember Boone moved to appoint Councilmember Jimmy Conyers to
the Parking Authority for a four-year term which will expire March 2029. Seconded
by Councilmember Martin, motion passed unanimously by voice vote.
Councilmember Boone introduced in writing, and moved for the adoption of
the following resolution, a resolution that the City Council of the City of Fairhope,
Alabama hereby authorizes Mayor Sherry Sullivan to execute the attached
"Development Agreement" with Daniel Realty Company, LLC. The motion was
seconded by Councilmember Conyers.
RESOLUTION NO. 5401-25
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GO VERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF
FAIRHOPE, ALABAMA, That the City Council of the City of Fairhope, Alabama
hereby authorizes Mayor Sherry Sullivan to execute the attached "Development
Agreement" with Daniel Realty Company, LLC.
Adopted this 10th day of March, 2025
Attest:
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City Clerk
Attorney Chris Williams addressed the City Council and summarized the obligations
and rights under the Development Agreement. Councilmember Conyers said it is a
win for the Community with a 265 reduction in lots. Council President Burrell said
this is enhancing the quality of life with a 265 lot reduction as previously mentioned.
He said it will be a win-win for all. After further, motion passed unanimously by
voice vote.
Items:
The following individuals spoke during Public Participation for Non-Agenda
1)Carmen Potts, 20697 Lawrence Road, addressed the City Council regarding
Riviera Utilities and smart meters. Ms. Potts said she was threatened by two
employees from Riviera; and told her "if you do not let us put it on, then, we will
cut off all utilities." Ms. Potts said Federal law says you must ask but it is not
mandatory. She is against smart meters and these are health hazards.
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10 March 2025 2)Rebecca Titford, 553 Marsim Drive, addressed the City Council regarding theDevelopment Agreement; and questioned Impact Fees. Ms. Titford was told thatImpact Fees were for development inside the City limits only; and thisdevelopment is in the County.Councilmember Boone moved to adjourn the meeting. Seconded by
Councilmember Conyers, motion passed unanimously by voice vote.
There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting
was duly adjourned at 7:27 p.m.
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