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COUNTY OF BALDWIN ) (
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 Tuesday, 13 November 2018.
Present were Council President Jack Burrell, Councilmembers: Jimmy Conyers,
Robert Brown and Kevin Boone, Mayor Karin Wilson, and City Clerk Lisa A. Hanks.
Councilmember Jay Robinson and City Attomey Marcus E. McDowell were absent.
Council President Burrell called the meeting to order at 4:30 p.m.
The following topics were discussed:
• Chief Stephanie Hollinghead addressed the City Council regarding the Discussion
of Ordinance Recommendation from the Police Department regarding sleeping in
vehicles, out-of-doors or in nonresidential zones. She commented this is to deter
sleeping on benches, on City property, and in vehicles. Chief Hollinghead said
there have been multiple complaints and individuals are using electricity from
City buildings. Council President Burrell requested penalties or suggestions for
enforcement. Chief Hollinghead said they try to find resources that are available.
Councilmember Conyers suggest faith-based resources.
• Recreation Director Tom Kuhl and Marina Manager Sean Seay addressed the
City Council regarding the Fairhope Docks. Mr. Seay suggested a yearly
discount; for example, a 20 percent discount on annual lease. Council President
Burrell said that Sportsman Marina charges $ 16.00 per foot for monthly rate; and
$14.00 per foot for a yearly rate. Mayor Wilson commented we should raise
leases overall. Mr, Seay said it was a sailboat market. Council President Burrell
commented we would lose 20 percent off all boats; and we need comparisons
from other marinas.
Mr. Kuhl explained to the City Council that there are some slips with no
electricity or water and suggested a discount for those slips. Mr. Seay said the
water is shallow and the slips arc usually not leased. These would be leased a
minimum of a month and we would make money off empty slips.
Mr. Kuhl commented on the ordinance recommendation for sleeping outdoors
and on City property. He said that an individual wanted to have a party at
Fairhopers Community Park, but someone was living there. They ended up not
going there for the party.
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•Economic and Community Development Director Sherry-Lea Botop addressed
the City Council regarding the PL and Dan Burden Study and the
recommendations.
There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting
was duly adjourned at 5:54 p.m.
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