HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-13-2025 City Council Work Session Meeting MinutesSTATE OF ALABAMA )
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 Monday, 13 October 2025.
Present were Council'President Pro Tempore Jay Robinson, Councilmembers:
Jimmy Conyers and Kevin Boone, Mayor Sherry Sullivan, City Attorney Marcus E.
McDowell, and City Clerk Lisa A. Hanks. Council President Jack Burrell and
Councilmember Corey Martin were absent.
Council President Pro Tempore Robinson called the meeting to order at 4:30 p.m.
The following topics were discussed:
• The first item on the Agenda was the Discussion regarding Addition to NEOGOV
Platform by Human Resources Director Hannah Noonan. She presented the attached
Power Point Present titled "NEOGOV Learn: A Learning Management System" and
answered questions. Mayor Sullivan explained the need and how it could help with
tracking documents and certifications.
• Water and Wastewater Superintendent Daryl Morefield addressed the City Council
regarding Agenda Items No. 9, No. 10, No. 11, No. 12, No. 13, and, No. 14; and
answered any questions if needed.
• City Engineer Richard Johnson addressed the City Council regarding Agenda Items No.
15, No. 16, and No. 17; and answered any questions if needed. He commented that the
name of the Park on No. 16 needed to be changed to Foundation Park.
• Planning and Zoning Manager Payton Rogers addressed the City Council regarding
Agenda Items No. 7, and No. 8; and answered any questions if needed.
• Public Works Director George Ladd addressed the City Council regarding Agenda Items
No. 18, and No. 20; and answered any questions if needed.
• IT Director Jeff Montgomery addressed the City Council regarding Agenda Item No. 21;
and answered any questions if needed.
• City Treasurer Kim Creech addressed the City Council regarding the budget and stated it
will now be online through Clear View.
• Gas Superintendent Wes Boyett addressed the City Council regarding Agenda Item No.
22; and answered any questions if needed. He mentioned the Phase II Cast Iron
Replacement Project.
• Mayor Sherry Sullivan addressed the City Council regarding Agenda Items No. 6, No.
19, and No. 23; and answered any questions if needed. He stated that there are $10
million in upgrades to the runway.
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• Building Official Erik Cortinas addressed the City Council regarding Agenda Item No. 5;
and answered any questions if needed.
There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was
duly adjourned at 5:07 p.m.
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Core Values + Operational Efficiency
Safety, Compliance, and Professional Development are
some of the core values of City of Fairhope employees.
One of the primary functions of HR is to support our
core values in an efficient manner.
Ensuring productivity and continuity are key factors
when exploring training opportunities for our
employees.
Paper processes
Lost documents = Non -Compliance
Storage volume & records retention
Time -Consuming
• Designing course content &
ensuring validity
• Sign up, sign in, completion &
renewal documentation
Online Training
• Easier & more convenient access to
trainings
• Saves on instructor & travel costs
Automated Enrollment
Use New Hire & Promotion actions on
recruitment platform to initiate tasks
Use Training/Certification Expiration
Dates to enroll in renewals.
Ensures compliance continuity &
ample opportunities for development
• Centralized Documentation
• Classroom training
• Online courses
• External training events
• Certifications & Licenses
• Real Time Reporting
• Succession Planning & Pathway for
Development
a Ensures best chances for success
in their new roles
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Tracking Training
• Training Schedule Defined in Safety Handbook
• Monthly Training Email Reminders
• Developed to keep Supervisors on track
and cover mandatory training per industry
standards.
• Required Training Rosters
• Informs designated parties if an employee
misses training due to sick or vacation
time rather than tracking individually
Certification Tracking
• CPR Instructor Lapse/Turnover — No current
way to accurately track renewals.
• Lack of accountability
• Provides repository if an instructor/trainer is
unavailable.
• Train the trainer, utilizing subject matter experts
employed by the City to train and certify others.
Alabama A&M University
Alabama Community College System
City of Auburn
City of Enterprise
City of Trussville
Shelby County
Madison County
University of North Alabama
C../ • Cost
Year 1- $1 1,965.14
Year 2- $20,304.90
Year 3- $309457.00
Total: $62,727.04
Year I Discounted by over $3,000
from initial purchase quote
• Increases for year 2 and 3 are
standard.
• Competitively priced with more
efficient processing than other
LMS options.
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