HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-14-2025 City Council MinutesSTATE OF ALABAMA )(
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The City Council, City of Fairhope, met in regular session at
5:25 p.m., Fairhope Municipal Complex Council Chamber,
161 North Section Street, Fairhope, Alabama 36532, on
Monday, 14 April 2025.
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Present were Council President Jack Burrell, Councilmembers: Corey Martin,
Jay Robinson, and Kevin Boone. Mayor Sherry Sullivan, City Attorney Marcus E.
McDowell, and Assistant City Clerk Jenny Opal Wilson. Councilmember Jimmy
Conyers and City Clerk Lisa Hanks were absent.
There being a quorum present, Council President Burrell called the meeting to
order. The invocation was given by Rev. Michael Precht of Fairhope United
Methodist Church, and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Councilmember Martin moved to approve minutes of the 2_4 March 2025,
regular meeting; and minutes of the 24 March 2025, work session. Seconded by
Councilmember Boone, motion passed unanimously by voice vote.
Mayor Sullivan addressed the City Council regarding the following items:
1)Easter Sunrise Service on the bluff at Henry George Park, Sunday, April
20, 2025, 6:30 a.m., hosted by The Optimist Club and Dogwood Trail
Court.
2)Proclamation presented for ''National Child Abuse Month" to Niki
Whitaker, Executive Director, Baldwin County Child Advocacy Center.
3)Proclamation presented for ''National Public Safety Telecommunicators
Week, April 13-19, 2025" to honor our Dispatchers: Jeanuth Wright,Taylor Steadham, Jessica Little, and Hay lee Pressly. Lieutenant Charles
Varnado addressed Council and gave a brief summary in honor of our
dispatchers.
Benjamin Cummings addressed Council during Public Participation on
Agenda Item No. 9 in favor of Council approval on the Site Plan Review and
Approval on the Request of the Applicant, Benjamin Cummings, acting on beh alf of
the Owner, Fairhope 9 LLC, for Site Plan Approval of Harvey and Thomas
Orthodontist on property zoned B-2 General Business District.
Councilmember Corey Martin wished everyone a Happy Easter and their
families and to stay safe during the holidays. Councilmember Jay Robinson and
Councilmember Kevin Boone had no comment. Council President Jack Burrell
acknowledged Department Heads that addressed Council during the Work Session
with insight on their departments.
10844 14 April 2025 Councilmember Jay Robinson moved for final adoption of Ordinance No. 1830, an ordinance for annexation of Casa Azul Fairhope, LLC (Daniel Dorta) property located at 18348 Greeno Road, Fairhope, Alabama and zoned B-1 Local Shopping District. Tax Parcel 46-08-28-0-000-017.001. (Introduced at the City Council Meeting on March 24, 2025). Seconded by Councilmember Kevin Boone, motion for final adoption passed by the following voice votes: AYE-Burrell, Martin, Robinson, and Boone. NAY -None. Councilmember Corey Martin introduced in writing an ordinance to grant a Franchise Agreement Coca-Cola Bottling Company United-Central, LLC to operate Beverage Vending and Concession Machines specified in (Bid No. 25-015), Beverage Vending and Concession Annual Contract -Three Years. Due to lack of a motion for immediate consideration, this ordinance will layover until the April 29, 2025 City Council meeting. Councilmember Jay Robinson introduced in writing an ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 1820 Section 5. Covenants: c) of Lease Agreement with Hope Community by adding the following language: Notwithstanding the terms and conditions of this provision, the Tenant may sublease certain portions of the property only with the express written consent of the Governing Body of the City of Fairhope. In order to take immediate action, Councilmember Jay Robinson moved for immediate consideration. Seconded by Councilmember Kevin Boone, motion for immediate consideration passed unanimously by the following voice votes: AYE -Burrell, Martin, Robinson, and Boone. NAY - None. Councilmember Jay Robinson then moved for final adoption of Ordinance No. 1831 an ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 1820 Section 5. Covenants: c) of Lease Agreement with Hope Community by adding the following language: Notwithstanding the terms and conditions of this provision, the Tenant may sublease certain portions of the property only with the express written consent of the Governing-Body of the City of Fairhope. Seconded by Councilmember Corey Martin, motion for final adoption passed by the following voice votes: AYE -Burrell, Martin, Robinson, and Boone. NAY -None. Councilmember Jay Robinson introduced in writing, and moved for the adoption of the following resolution, a resolution that the City Council hereby approves Mobile Bay Maker's Market LLC to execute a sublease agreement with Hope Community for its outdoor market. Seconded by Councilmember Corey Martin, motion passed unanimously by voice vote.
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RESOLUTION NO. 5413-25
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF
FAIRHOPE, ALABAMA,That the City Council hereby approves for the Maker's
Market to execute a one-year lease with Hope Community for their outdoor market
located in the "Parking Lot Area of the Property"; and must have a Certificate of
Insurance naming the City of Fairhope additional insured. Any additional leases
and/or permissions would have to come back to City Council approval.
ADOPTED ON THIS 14TH DAY OF APRIL, 2025
Attest:
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City Clerk
Planning Director Hunter Simmons addressed the City Council to explain the
Site Plan Review and Approval on the request of the Applicant, Bejamin Cummings,
acting on behalf of the Owner, Fairhope 9 LLC, for Site Plan Approval of Harvey and
Thomas Orthodontist on property zoned B-2 General Business District. The property
is located at the northeast comer of Highway 181 and Highway I 04, Lot 9 and is
approximately 1.0 acres. PPIN#: 6274 99. (Planning Commission unani mously
recommends approval of SR 25.02).
Councilmember Kevin Boone moved to approve the Site Plan of Harvey and
Thomas Orthodontist; property owned by Fairhope 9 LLC as listed above. Seconded
by Councilmember Jay Robinson, motion passed unanimously by voice vote.
Councilmember Corey 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 Professional Engineering Services for (RFQ
PS25-026) for Design Services for Alabama Transportation Rehabilitation and
Improvement-II Program (A-TRIP II) Intersection Improvements at US98 and
Volanta Av enue to Mott MacDonald Alabama, LLC; and hereby authorize Mayor
Sullivan to negotiate the not-to-exceed fee to be approved by Council. Seconded by
Councilmember Corey Martin, motion passed unanimously by voice vote.
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RESOLUTION NO. 5414-25
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF
FAIRHOPE, ALABAMA, That the City Council approves the selection by Mayor
Sherry Sullivan for Professional Engineering Services for (RFQ PS25-O26) for
Design Services for Alabama Transportation Rehabilitation and Improvement-II
Program (A-TRIP II) Intersection Improvements at US98 and Volanta Avenue to
Mott MacDonald Alabama, LLC: and hereby authorize Mayor Sulivan to negotiate
the not-to-exceed fee to be approved by Council.
ADOPTED ON THIS 14TH DAY OF APRIL, 2025
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City Clerk
Councilmember Corey Martin introduced in wntmg, and moved for the
adoption of the following resolution, a resolution that the City Council appro ves the
selection by the Evaluation Te am for Professional Landscape Architectural Services
for (RFQ PS25-0 l 7) for the Flying Creek Nature Preserve -Phase II to Thompson
Engineering; and hereby authorizes Mayor Sherry Sullivan to negotiate the not-to
exceed fee to be approved by Council. Seconded by Councilmember
Jay Robinson, motion passed unanimously by voice vote.
RESOLUTION NO. 5415-25
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 Landscape Architectural Services for (RFQ PS25-017) for the Flying
Creek Nature Preserve -Phase II to Thompson Engineering; and hereby au thorizes
Mayor Sherry Sullivan to negotiate the not-to-exceed fee to be approved by Council.
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DULY ADOPTED THIS 14TH DAY OF APRIL, 2025
Attest:
City Clerk
Councilmember Corey Martin introduced in writing, and moved for the
adoption of the following resolution, a resolution to authorize a budget transfer of
$100,000.00 from General Fund to Capital Projects Fund for Flying Creek Nature
Preserve (FCNP) and John Martin Nature Center (JMNC) signage and furnishings.
Seconded by Councilmember Jay Robinson, motion passed unanimously by voice
vote.
RESOLUTION NO. 5416-25
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF
FAIRHOPE, ALABAMA, as follows:
[1]To authorize a budget transfer of $100,000.00 from General Fund to Capital
Projects Fund for Flying Creek Nature Preserve (FCNP) and John Martin Nature
Center (JMNC) signage and furnishings.
DULY ADPOTED ON THIS 14TH DAY OF APRIL, 2025
Attest:
A.s�c ity Cle
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Councilmember Corey Martin introduced in wntmg, and moved for the
adoption of the following resolution, a resolution that Mayor Sherry Su llivan is
hereby authorized to execute a contract with Neel-Schaffer, Inc. for Professional
Traffic Engineering Services for (RFQ PS25-024) for the Twin Beech Corridor Study
with a not-to-exceed contract amount of $40,000.00. Seconded by Councilmember
Jay Robinson, motion passed unanimously by voice vote.
RESOLUTION NO. 5417-25
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 Neel-Schaffer, Inc. for Professional Traffic Engineering
Services for (RFQ PS25-024) for the Twin Beech Corridor Study with a not-to
exceed contract amount of $40,000.00.
ADOPTED ON THIS 14TH DAY OF APRIL, 2025
Attest:
Councilmember Kevin Boone introduced in writing, and moved for the
adoption of the following resolution, a resolution that the City Council approves and
accepts the Right-of-Entry and Permanent Utility Easement from the Fairhope Single
Tax Corporation, Arthur R. Pouncey and Pam Pouncey to the City of Fairhope for
and in consideration of the sum of THREE THOUSAND AND TWENTY FOUR
DOLLARS ($3,024.00) for the following purposes, to-wit: The right to enter upon the
hereinafter described land and grade, level, cut, fill, build, inspect, repair, replace and
maintain a 180-degree return on a force main as part of the public sewer system,
together with such valves, culverts, pipes, fittings and connections as may be
necessary, and all other work related to the future maintenance of the Fairhope Sewer
Utility Improvements Project located at 9621 Fairhope Avenue, Fairhope, Alabama
36532. Seconded by Councilmember Jay Robinson, motion passed unanimously by
voice vote.
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RESOLUTION NO. 5418-25
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF
FAIRHOPE, ALABAMA, That the City Council approves and accepts the Right-of
Entry and Permanent Utility Easement from the Fairhope Single Tax Corporation,
Arthur R. Pouncey and Pam Pouncey to the City of Fairhope for and in consideration
of the sum of THREE THOUSAND AND TWENTY FOUR DOLLARS ($3,024.00)
for the following purposes, to-wit: The right to enter upon the hereinafter described
land and grade, level, cut, fill, build, inspect, repair, replace and maintain a 180-
degree return on a force main as part of the public sewer system, together with such
valves, culverts, pipes, fittings and connections as may be necessary, and all other
work related to the future maintenance of the Fairhope Sewer Utility Improvements
Project located at 9621 Fairhope Avenue, Fairhope, Alabama 36532.
Adopted on this 14th day of April, 2025
Attest:
Councilmember Jay Robinson introduced in writing, and moved for the
adoption of the following resolution, a resolution authorizing Mayor Sherry Sullivan
to inform and submit the Municipal Water Pollution Prevention Program (MWPP)
Report for 2024 to the Department of Environmental Management. Seconded by
Councilmember Kevin Boone, motion passed unanimously by voice vote.
RESOLUTION NO. 5419-25
MUNICIPAL WATER POLLUTION PREVENTION (MWPP) PROGRAM
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FAIRHOPE,
ALABAMA, that Mayor Sherry Sullivan is hereby authorized to inform the
Department of Environmental Management that the following actions were taken by
the City Council of the City of Fairhope, Alabama.
1.Reviewed the MWPP Annual Report which is attached to the resolution.
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2.Set forth the following actions and schedule necessary to maintain effluent
requirement contained in the NPDES Permit, and to prevent the bypass and
overflow of raw sewage within the collection system or at the treatment
plant:
Attest:
(a)Continue to locate and repair breaches in the collection system that
allow infiltration and flow into the wastewater system.
(b)Continue to upgrade transmission capacity to keep pace with
growth.
(c)Continue to develop maintenance alarms within the SCADA
System that encourage a proactive maintenance response to prolong
the useful life of pumps and motors in the system.
(d) Use the SCADA System using system storage and future side
stream storage systems when available.
( e)Continue to perform O & M requirements to the treatment and
collection system and complete repairs when discovered.
Adopted this 14th day of April, 2025
k&JU-= City Clerk
I, Lisa A. Hanks, City Clerk of the City of Fairhope, Alabama, do hereby certify that
this is a true and correct copy of Resolution No. 5'°-s'99-,?5Passed and approved by the
City Council of the City of Fairhope, Alabama, on the 14th day of April, 2025.
sa.anks, City Clerk
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Councilmember Corey Martin introduced in wntmg, and moved for the
adoption of the following resolution, a resolution to award (Bid No. 25-026) to BLD
Services, LLC for Fairhope Sewer Manhole Rehabilitation Annual Contract with a
bid proposal for Base Bid Part One -Rohr Area (Sewer District) Manholes for
$52,300.00, Base Bid Part Two -Lakewood Area (Sewer District) Manholes for
$88,590.00 and Base Bid Part Three -Annual Contract Pricing for $358,178.00.
Total Cost not-to-exceed $499,068.00. Seconded by Councilmember Jay Robinson,
motion passed unanimously by voice vote.
RESOLUTION NO. 5420-25
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF
FAIRHOPE, ALABAMA, as follows:
[1]That the City of Fairhope did request, receive, and open bids for the Fairhope
Sewer Manhole Rehabilitation Annual Contract: Base Bid Part 1 -Rohr Area (Sewer
District) Manholes, Base Bid Part 2 -Lakewood Area (Sewer District) Manholes, and
Base Bid Part 3 -Annual Contract Pricing (Bid Number 25-026) for the
Water/Wastewater Department.
[2]At the appointed time and place, the following bids were opened and tabulated as
follows:
Vendor Rohr Area-Lakewood Area -
Base Bid Part One Base Bid Part Two
BLD Services, LLC $52,300.00 $ 88,590.00
Ranger Environmental Services, LLC $48,410.00 $100,805.00
Slau.e;hter Construction Company, Inc. $69,620.00 $115,250.00
Gulf Coast Under_ground, LLC $65,880.00 $126,520.00
[3]After evaluating the bid proposals with the required bid specifications, BLD
Services, LLC is now awarded (Bid Number 25-026) for the Fairhope Sewer
Manhole Rehabilitation Annual Contract: Rohr Area Manholes and Lakewood Area
Manholes projects for a total of $140,890.00, and Base Bid Part Three -Annual
Contract Pricing for $358,178.00 for a total not-to-exceed of $499,068.00.
Adopted on this 14th day of April, 2025
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Attest:
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Councilmember Corey Martin introduced in writing, and moved for the
adoption of the following resolution, a resolution that the City of Fairhope approves
the procurement of Repair Services for Well #2 Pump from Morrow Water
Technologies for the not-to-exceed cost of $41,739.47. Seconded by Councilmember
Jay Robinson, motion passed unanimously by voice vote.
RESOLUTION NO. 5421-25
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF
FAIRHOPE, ALABAMA, That the City of Fairhope approves the procurement
of Repair Services for Well #2 Pump from Morrow Water Technologies for the
not-to-exc eed Cost of $41,739.47.
ADOPTED ON THIS 14TH DAY OF APRIL, 2025
Attest:
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Councilmember Corey Martin introduced in wntmg, and moved for the
adoption of the following resolution, a resolution that the City Council approves the
selection by Mayor Sherry Sullivan for Professional Consulting Services for (RFQ
PS25-027) for I & I (Inflow and Infiltration) Identification Study to Duke's Root
Control, Inc.; and hereby authorize Mayor Sullivan to negotiate the not-to-exceed fee
to be approved by Council. Seconded by Councilmember Jay Robinson, motion
passed unanimously by voice vote.
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RESOLUTION NO. 5422-25
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF
FAIRHOPE, ALABAMA, That the City Council approves the selection by Mayor
Sherry Sullivan for Professional Consulting Services for (RFQ PS25-027) for I&I
(Inflow and Infiltration) Identification Study to Duke's Root Control, Inc.; and hereby
authorize Mayor Sullivan to negotiate the not-to-exceed fee to be approved by
Council.
ADOPTED ON THIS 14TH DAY OF APRIL, 2025
Attest:
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City Cl rk
Councilmember Jay Robinson introduced in writing, and moved for the
adoption of the following resolution, a resolution to award (Bid No. 25-025) to
Southcon for 46KV Transmission Line Project -Concrete Poles with a bid proposal
not-to-exceed $105,956.00. Seconded by Councilmember Corey Martin, motion
passed unanimously by voice vote.
RESOLUTION NO. 5423-25
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF
FAIRHOPE, ALABAMA, as follows:
[1]That the City of Fairhope did request, receive, and open bids for 46KV
Transmission Line Project -Concrete Poles (Bid Number 25-025) for the Electric
Department.
[2]At the appointed time and place, the following bids were opened and tabulated as
follows:
SouthCon
Gresco Utility Supply
Tri-State Utility Products, Inc.
$105,956.00
$109,233.00
$117,706.00
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(3] After evaluating the bid proposals with the required bid specifications, SouthCon
is now awarded the bid for 46KV Transmission Line Project -Concrete Poles (Bid
Number 25-025) for the Electric Department with a total bid proposal not-to-exceed
of $105,956.00.
Adopted on this 14th day of April, 2025
Attest:
/4:� City Clerk
Councilmember Corey Martin introduced in writing, and moved for the
adoption of the following resolution, a resolution to award (Bid No. 25-031) to
Gresco Utility Supply for 46KV Transmission Line Project -Transmission Switches
with a bid proposal not-to-exceed $85,953.00. Seconded by Councilmember Kevin
Boone, motion passed unanimously by voice vote.
RESOLUTION NO. 5424-25
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF
FAIRHOPE, ALABAMA, as follows:
(1] That the City of Fairhope did request, receive, and open bids for 46KV
Transmission Line Project -Transmission Switches (Bid Number 25-031) for the
Electric Department.
(2] At the appointed time and place, the following bids were opened and tabulated as
follows:
Gresco Utility Supply
Wesco
MV A Power, Inc.
$85,953.00
$91,449.73
$102,220.00
(3] After evaluating the bid proposals with the required bid specifications, Gresco
Utility Supply is now awarded the bid for 46KV Transmission Line Project -
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Transmission Switches (Bid Number 25-03 I) for the Electric Department with a total
bid proposal not-to-exceed of $85,953.00.
Adopted on this 14th day of April, 2025
Attest:
Councilmember Jay Robinson introduced in writing, and moved for the
adoption of the following resolution, a resolution that the City Council authorizes
submission to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency's (ALEA) Homeland Security
Grant Program (HSGP) for vehicle mitigation barriers and 250 additional metal
control barricades. The total grant amount will be $200,000.00 with no match
required. Seconded by Councilmember Corey Martin, motion passed unanimously by
voice vote.
RESOLUTION NO. 5425-25
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A SUBRECIPIENT FUNDING
AGREEMENT WITH THE ALABAMA LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY FOR
THE STATE HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT
WHEREAS, the City of Fairhope (hereinafter, "Subrecipient Grantee"), acting by and
through its administrative agent, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (herei nafter,
"ALEA"), submitted a grant application for the purpose of conducting exercises, receiving
training or the purpose of equipment for the department; and
WHEREAS, the City of Fairhope is the Subrecipient of grant funds from the State Homeland
Security Grant Program through ALEA for $200,000.00 to be used to purchase soft
target/crowded place protection equipment/barriers; and
NOW THEREFORE THIS SUBRECIPENT FUNDING AGREEMENT, ("Agreement")
is made and entered into by and between the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency and the City
of Fairhope.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF FAIRHOPE, IN
REGULAR SESSION ASSEMBLED, that the City of Fairhope authorizes acceptance of
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the grant award from the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency; authorizes Mayor Sherry
Sullivan to sign the Subrecipient Funding Agreement for the State Homeland Security Grant
in the amount of $200,000.00.
DULY ADOPTED THIS 14TH DAY OF APRIL, 2025
Attest:
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Councilmember Corey Martin introduced in writing, and moved for the
adoption of the following resolution, a resolution to award Bid No. 25-027 for the
procurement of two (2) New 2024 or 2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 PPV 4WD Crew
Cab to Hardy Chevrolet Buick GMC Inc. for a not-to-exceed amount of $98,638.40.
Seconded by Councilmember Jay Robinson, motion passed unanimously by voice
vote.
RESOLUTION NO. 5426-25
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF
FAIRHOPE, ALABAMA, as follows:
[1]That the City of Fairhope did request, receive, and open bids for Three (3) New
2024 and 2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 PPV 4WD Crew Cab (Bid Number 25-027)
for the Police Department.
[2]At the appointed time and place, the following bids were opened and tabul ated as
follows:
CJll'dF-BiOT.-llon
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[3]After evaluating the bid proposals with the required bid specifications, Hardy
Chevrolet Buick GMC, Inc. is now awarded the bid for two (2) 2025 Chevrolet
Silverado 1500 PPV 4WD Crew Cab Patrol Vehicles for the Police Department with
a total bid proposal not-to-exceed of $98,638.40.
Adopted on this 14th day of April, 2025
Attest:
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Councilmember Corey Martin introduced in writing, and moved for the
adoption of the following resolution, a resolution that the City Council hereby
approves the payroll reallocation defined as the following effective immediately: the
Police Department is requesting to organize a program for two (2) temporary
Criminal Justice interns at an estimated cost of $4,050.00 per intern for the duration
of 10 weeks [ est. $8,100.00 total]: and the available funding will be derived from
payroll funds budgeted for one (1) Part-Time Police Officer position in the FY 2025
Budget. Seconded by Counci lmember Jay Robinson, motion passed unanimously by
voice vote.
RESOLUTION NO. 5427-25
WHEREAS, Fairhope Police Department is desirous of organizing a program for two
Temporary Criminal Justice Interns for college students seeking a career in the
Criminal Justice field; and
WHEREAS, the City of Fairhope provided for one (1) Part-Time Police Officer
position in the FY2025 Budget; and
WHEREAS, the department is requesting to organize a program for two Temporary
Criminal Justice Interns at an estimated cost of $4,050.00 per intern for the duration
of the 10-week program [ est. $8,100.00 total]; and
WHEREAS, Fairhope Police Department has identified the following available funds
due to a payroll vacancy; and
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De t Position
Police Part-Time Police Officer
Position # To tal Amount
1953 $8,100.00
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WHEREAS, the Fairhope Police Department is requesting to reallocate the identified
payroll funds to the two Temporary Intern positions.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF
FAIRHOPE, ALABAMA, that the City Council hereby approves the payroll
reallocation defined above effective immediately.
ADOPTED THIS 14TH DAY OF APRIL, 2025
ATTEST:
Councilmember Kevin Boone introduced in wntmg, and moved for the
adoption of the following resolution, a resolution that the City Council approves and
adopts the recommendations of the Personnel Board for the. reclassification of the
Utilities Public Relations Coordinator (Grade 11) FLSA status from "exempt from
overtime regulations" to "non-exempt from overtime regulations" with no effect to
the assigned pay grade. Seconded by Councilmember Jay Robinson, motion passed
unanimously by voice vote.
RESOLUT ION NO. 5428-25
BE IT RESOL VED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF
FAIRHOPE,
ALABAMA, That the City Council approves and adopts the recommendations
of the Personnel Board for the reclassification of the Utilities Public Relations
Coordinator (Grade 11) FLSA status from "exempt from overtime regulations"
to "non-exempt from overtime regulations" with no effect to the assigned pay
grade.
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ADOPTED THIS 14TH DAY OF APRIL 2025
ATTEST:
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City Clerk
Councilmember Kevin Boone introduced in writing, and moved for the
adoption of the following resolution, a resolution that the City of Fairhope approves
the procurement of the Annual Renewal of CivicPlus Media that is on The Interlocal
Purchasing System ("TIPS") (Contract #220105) with CivicPlus; and therefore does
not have to be let out to bid. The total annual amount not-to-exceed $14,469.48.
Seconded by Councilmember Jay Robinson, motion passed unanimously by voice
vote.
RESOLUTION NO. 5429-25
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF
FAIRHOPE, ALABAMA, as follows:
[1]That the City of Fairhope approves the procurement of the Annual Renewal of
CivicPlus Media that is on The Interlocal Purchasing System ("TIPS") (Contract
#220105) with CivicPlus; and therefore does not have to be let out for bid. The
total annual amount not-to-exceed $14,469.48.
ADOPTED ON THIS 14TH DAY OF APRIL, 2025
Attest: �L ----
City Clerk
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Councilmember Corey Martin moved to grant the request of Chad Clark,
Event Coordinator, The Fairhope Rotary Club Foundation requesting permission for
approval of the "Fairhope Rotary Club Steak Cook-Off' on May 10, 2025, for street
closures on Bancroft Street, between Fairhope Avenue and Morphy Avenue, and
Johnson Avenue between Section Street and Bancroft Street; event from 12:00 p.m.
to midnight; and approval to allow alcohol on City streets contingent upon ABC
license and approval. Seconded by Councilmember Kevin Boone, motion passed
unanimously by voice vote.
Councilmember Corey Martin moved to grant the request of Gary Constantine
requesting permission for a waiver of the Noise Ordinance for a Wedding Celebration
being held at the Fairhope Inn in the evening hours of Saturday, April 11, 2026 to
extend the 10:00 p.m. deadline to 10:30 p.m. Seconded by Councilmember Jay
Robinson, motion passed unanimously by voice vote.
City Council reviewed an application for a Special Retail License -More than
30 Days License by Lowrey Holdings, LLC d/b/a Sallie located at 406 Pine A venue,
Fairhope, Alabama. Councilmember Jay Robinson moved to approve the issuance of
the license. Seconded by Councilmember Corey Martin, motion passed unanimously
by voice vote.
Councilmember Jay Robinson moved to appoint Cal Cooper to the Pedestrian
and Bicycle Committee for a three-year term which will expire April 2028. Seconded
by Councilmember Corey Martin, motion passed un animously by voice vote.
The following individuals spoke during Public Participation for Non-Agenda
Items:
1)Gibbs Pearson, 126 White Av enue, Fairhope, Alabama 36532, addressed
the City Council to propose convex mirrors in various street locations
around the City. Mayor Sherry Sullivan requested Gibbs give his
information to Jenny Wi lson, Assistant City Clerk to exchange with Chief
Stephanie Hollinghead for the Streets and Traffic Committee.
At the request of the City Attorney, Marcus E. McDowell, the City Council
will rise from the meeting to go into Executive Session based on Alabama Code
Section 36-25A-7(a)(4) to discuss security plans, procedures, assessments, measures,
or systems, or the security or safety of persons, structures, facilities, or other
infrastructures, the public disclosure of which could reasonably be expected to be
detrimental to public safety and welfare. The approximate time to be in Executive
Session is forty-five (45) minutes. Councilmember Jay Robinson moved to go into
Executive Session. Seconded by Councilmember Kevin Boone, motion passed
unanimously by voice vote.
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Exited the dais at 6:14 p.m. Returned at 7:19 p.m.
Councilmember Kevin Boone moved to adjourn the meeting. Seconded by
Councilmember Jay Robinson, motion passed unanimously by voice vote.
There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting
was duly adjourned at 7:20 p.m.