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COUNTY OF BALDWIN )( )( 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 November 2025.
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Present were Council President Jimmy Conyers, Councilmembers: Jack
Burrell, Joshua Gammon, Jay Robinson, and Andrea Booth, Mayor Sherry Sullivan,
City Attorney Marcus E. McDowell, and City Clerk Lisa A. Hanks.
There being a quorum present, Council President Conyers called the meeting
to order at 5:30 p.m. The invocation was given by Reverend Matt McCollum of
Trinity Presbyterian Church, and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Councilmember Burrell moved to approve minutes of the October 27, 2025, regular
meeting, minutes of the October 27, 2025, work session; and November 3, 2025,
minutes of the City Council organizational meeting. Seconded by Councilmember
Gammon, motion passed unanimously by voice vote.
Mayor Sullivan addressed the City Council and thanked the Community
Affairs Department, the Police Department, and the Public Works Department for
their hard work with the Veterans Day service. She said that Frank McCardle was
selected at Veteran of the Year. She announced that Sally Deane with Executive
Director of Ecumenical Ministries will flip the switch for the Lighting of Trees.
Mayor Sullivan said the City was collecting food for their food pantry and named the
drop off sites. She said the City of Fairhope helps citizens in need with Utility funds.
Sonny Brewer read a letter addressed to Mayor Sullivan and told everyone that the
Tolstoy Park Committee has met the match from the Fairhope Single Tax
Corporation's donation of$184,500.00; and have reached their goal of$369,000.00 to
relocate Henry Stuart's Round House. (a copy of the letter is attached at the end of the
minutes) Mayor Sullivan thanked the Committee for achieving their goal.
Mayor Sullivan reminded everyone of the Fairhope Film Festival, mentioned the
Fairhope Pirates Football Team has made it to the second road, and St. Michael
Catholic High School is also in the playoffs.
The following individuals spoke during Public Participation for Agenda Items:
1)Andy Par vin, 104 Pecan Avenue, addressed the City Council regarding Agenda
Item No. 14: a resolution To award (Bid No. 26-002-2024-PWI-018A) to Chris
Brewer Contracting Inc. for Pecan Avenue Watershed Drainage Impro vements -
Phase 1 with a bid prop osal not-to-exceed $545,810.00. He thanked the City for
their help and continue commit ment.
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Mr. Parvin also addressed Agenda Item No. 27: Jack Powell, President of the
Fairhope Sunset Rotary, requesting permission to set up our grill on De La Mare
Avenue Street in front of the Lyons Share on the night of the tree lighting,
November 21, 2025. We will be giving out free hotdogs and sausage dogs to our
community at no cost. He said they just need access and to setup grill in front of
the Lyons Share. He was in favor of this resolution.
Councilmember Burrell asked the Councilmembers to support Ordinance No.
8 for another pause by extending the temporary suspension of consideration of certain
residential Multiple Occupancy Project and Subdivision applications in the City of
Fairhope and for other purposes.
Councilmember Gammon thanked the City Council, Department Heads,
Mayor Sullivan, and City Clerk Lisa Hanks for all of their help. Councilmember
Gammon said he supports Ordinance No. 8 for a pause.
Councilmember Robinson said he agreed with Mayor Sullivan regarding her
comments on the football team. He mentioned the 12 year olds football team who
played in the "Super Bowl" and Mayor Sullivan was their cheering on the team.
Councilmember Booth thanked the Department Heads and for what they do
for the City.
Council President Conyers said his favorite event is the Lighting of Trees. He
mentioned Veterans Day and asked any veterans to stand. Everyone clapped for their
service which gives us our freedom.
A Public Hearing was held as advertised on a proposed ordinance to amend
Zoning Ordinance No. 1253. Councilmember Burrell introduced in writing an
ordinance to zone the property of Achee Properties to R-1, Low Density Single
Family Residential District for Hill Top North concurrent with annexation. The
property is approximately 14 acres and is located at 6796 Twin Beech Road. PPIN
#3747. The Planning Commission gave a favorable recommendation of this
ordinance. Council President Conyers read the proposed ordinance.
Planning Director Hunter Simmons briefly explained the proposed ordinance.
Council President Conyers opened the Public Hearing at 5:50 p.m.
1)Will Graham with Jade Consulting, LLC addressed the City Council and said
his client will be changing the name. The Councilmembers questioned number
of lots and type of homes. Mr. Graham replied there will be 13 lots; and the
homes will have a Hilltop feel, custom homes with low impact design.
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No one present opposed the proposed ordinance, the Public Hearing closed at 5:54
p.m.
Due to lack of a motion for immediate consideration, this ordinance will layover until
the November 24, 2025 City Council meeting.
Councilmember Burrell introduced in wntmg an ordinance to Repeal and
Replace Ordinance No. 722: Chapter 21: Article VI. Garbage and Trash Collection
and Disposal: Sections 21-76 and 21-77. Due to lack of a motion for immediate
consideration, this ordinance will layover until the November 24, 2025 City Council
meeting.
Councilmember Gammon introduced in wntmg an ordinance to amend
Ordinance No.1689 the Bylaws of the Environmental Advisory Board. Due to lack of
a motion for immediate consideration, this ordinance will layover until the November
24, 2025 City Council meeting.
Councilmember Burrell introduced in wntmg Ordinance No. 1847, an
ordinance of the City of Fairhope, Alabama to protect the health, safety, and general
welfare of the people, to extend the temporary suspension of consideration of certain
residential Multiple Occupancy Project and Subdivision applications in the City of
Fairhope and for other purposes. In order to take immediate action, Councilmember
Burrell moved for immediate consideration. Seconded by Councilmember Gammon,
motion for immediate consideration passed unanimously by the following voice
votes: AYE -Burrell, Gammon, Conyers, Robinson, and Booth. NAY -None.
Councilmember Burrell then moved for final adoption of Ordinance No. 1847.
Seconded by Councilmember Gammon, motion for final adoption passed by the
following voice votes: AYE -Burrell, Gammon, Conyers, Robinson, and Booth.
NAY-None.
Councilmember Robinson moved to table indefinitely Agenda Item No. 9: an
Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 1253 and amendments from the City of
Fairhope Planning and Zoning Department, for amendments to the City of Fairhope's
Zoning Ordinance. (Introduced at the October 27, 2025, City Council Meeting.)
Seconded by Councilmember Booth, motion passed unanimously by voice vote.
Planning Director Hunter Simmons addressed the City Council regarding
Encounter Development LLC requesting an 180 day extension the Site Plan approval
that was granted for the property located north of State Highway 104 and east of State
Highway 181, known as Encounter House Relocation. The Site Plan was approved on
November 21, 2024. Councilmember Burrell moved to approve the request for an 180
day extension listed above. Seconded by Councilmember Robinson, motion passed
unanimously by voice vote.
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Councilmember Burrell introduced in writing, and moved for the adoption of
the following resolution, a resolution to award (Bid No. 26-010-2025-PWI-013) to M
& N of Alabama, LLC for Maintenance Dredging and Shoreline Re-no urishment -
Fly Creek with a bid proposal not-to-exceed $717,774.00. Seconded by
Councilmember Robinson, motion passed unanimously by voice vote. Council
President Conyers thanked the Yacht Club and partnership; and said he wished the
"T hird Party" would help.
RESOLUTION NO. 5630-25
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 (Bid No. 26-010-
2025-PWI-0 l 3) Maintenance Dredging and Shoreline Re-nourishment -Fly Creek for
the City of Fairhope Public Works -Engineering.
[2]At the appointed time and place, the following bids were opened and tabulated as
follows:
American Marine Technical Solutions, LLC
Blue Diving & Salvage, LLC
C & M Dredging, Inc.
Fish Tee, Inc.
M & N of Alabama, LLC
STEM Construction
$ 946,691.60
$ 848,272.00
$1,238,258.00
$1,510.959.00
$ 717,774.00
$ 938,732.90
[3]After evaluating the bid proposals with the required bid specifications, M&N of
Alabama, LLC is now awarded (Bid No. 26-010-2025-PWI-013) Maintenance Dredgingand Shoreline Re-nourishment -Fly Creek for the City of Fairhope Public Works -
Engineering with a bid proposal not-to-exceed $717,774.00. (a copy of the bid tab is on
file in the City Clerk's office)
ADOPTED ON THIS 10TH DAY OF NOVEMBER 2025
Attest:
�11# City Clerk
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Councilmember Burrell introduced in writing, and moved for the adoption of
the following resolution, a resolution that the City Council authorizes the Mayor to
enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with Fairhope Yacht Club establishing
they will pay 50% of the project cost as presented in this MOU for the Channel
Dredging Project at Fly Creek; and acknowledges and agrees that a valuable public
purpose will be served by entering into this public-private partnership. Seconded by
Councilmember Robinson, motion passed unanimously by voice vote.
RESOLUTION NO. 5631-25
WHEREAS, Fly Creek is a significant natural resource for the City of Fairhope; and the Fly
Creek basin represents the only navigable, protected harbor within the City of Fairhope; and
WHEREAS, the City Council supports the full dredging of the Fly Creek Navigation Channel
and City Staff has solicited Bids for this project; and
WHEREAS, By the City of Fairhope sharing of the cost of the dredging of the Fly Creek Harbor
Channel with other parties will insure safe and continuous public water access to all citizens and
visitors needing to navigate Fly Creek, its basins, harbors, and shores; and
WHEREAS, the City Council acknowledges and agrees that a valuable public purpose will be
served by entering into a public-private partnership with the Fairhope Yacht Club for the Channel
Dredging Project at Fly Creek.
WHEREAS, the City of Fairhope is desirous to partner with the Fairhope Yacht Club ("F YC")
for the full dredging of the Fly Creek Navigation Channel in Mobile Bay. The partnership will be
a fifty/fifty match for dredging and placement of spoils on North and South beaches.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF
FAIRHOPE, That the City Council authorizes the Mayor to enter into a Memorandum of
Understanding with Fairhope Yacht Club establishing they will pay 50% of the project cost as
presented in this MOU for the Channel Dredging Project at Fly Creek; and acknowledges and
agrees that a valuable public purpose will be served by entering into this public-private
partnership.
ADOPTED ON THIS 10TH DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2025
Attest:
�,:!Lil�✓"A.Hnks,� City Clerk
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Councilmember 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 New Bathrooms -Magnolia
Beach/Pier Avenue Boat Ramp to Thomas Industries, Inc. d/b/a Thomas Construction
for a not-to-exceed project cost of $98,726.00. This Public Works project will be less
than $100,000.00, and therefore does not need to be formally bid out. Authorize
Treasurer to transfer $23,726.00 from General Fund to Capital Projects Fund.
Seconded by Councilmember Booth, motion passed unanimously by voice vote.
RESOLUTION NO. 5632-25
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF
FAIRHOPE, ALABAMA, as follows:
[ 1]That the City of Fairhope approves the award of the Request for Quotes for Labor
and Materials for the New Bathrooms at Magnolia Beach/Pier Avenue Boat Ramp
Project to Thomas Industries, Inc. d/b/a Thomas Construction for a not-to-exceed
project cost of $98,726.00. This Public Works project will be less than $100,000.00,
and therefore does not need to be formally bid out. Authorize Treasurer to transfer
$23,726.00 from General Fund to Capital Projects Fund.
DULY ADOPTED ON THIS 10TH DAY OF NOVEMBER 2025
Attest:
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City Clerk
Councilmember Burrell introduced in writing, and moved for the adoption of
the following resolution, a resolution to award (Bid No. 26-002-2024-PW I-018A) to
Chris Brewer Contracting Inc. for Pecan Avenue Watershed Drainage Improvements -
Phase 1 with a bid proposal not-to-exceed $545,810.00. Authorize Treasurer to
transfer $74,252.00 from Phase II to Phase I of project within Capital Projects fund
103-55853. Seconded by Councilmember Booth, motion passed unanimously by
voice vote.
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RESOLUTION NO. 5633-25
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 (Bid No. 26-002-
2024-PWI-018A) Pecan Avenue Watershed Drainage Improvements -Phase I for the
City of Fairhope Public Works -Engineering.
[2]At the appointed time and place, the following bids were opened and tabulated as
follows:
Please see attached Bid Tabulation for
(Bid No. 26-002-2024-PWI-018A)
Pecan Avenue Watershed Drainage Improvements -Phase I
[3]After evaluating the bid proposals with the required bid specifications, Chris
Brewer Contracting Inc. is now awarded (Bid No. 26-002-2024-PWI-018A) Pecan
Avenue Watershed Drainage Improvements -Phase I for the City of Fairhope Public
Works -Engineering with a bid proposal not-to-exceed $545,810.00.
[ 4]Authorize Treasurer to transfer $74,252.00 from Phase II to Phase I of project with
Capital Projects fund 103-55853.
ADOPTED ON THIS 10TH DAY OF NOVEMBER 2025
Attest:
Li�nks,MMC
City Clerk
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Councilmember Robinson introduced in writing, and moved for the adoption
of the following resolution, a resolution that the City Council approves Contract
Amendment No. I for (RFQ PS25-028) for Professional Engineering Services for 8"
Water Main Replacement Under Rock Creek Project with Krebs Engineering with an
additional not-to-exceed amount of $ I 5,000.00; and authorizes Mayor Sherry
Sullivan to execute contract amendment. The new contract total with a not-to-exceed
annual amount of $45,000.00. Seconded by Councilmember Burrell, motion passed
unanimously by voice vote.
RESOLUTION NO. 5634-25
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GO VERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF
FAIRHOPE, ALABAMA, as follows:
[I]That the City Council approves Contract Amendment No. 1 for (RFQ PS25-028)
for Professional Engineering Services for 8" Water Main Replacement Under Rock
Creek Project with Krebs Engineering with an additional not-to-exceed amount of
$15,000.00; and authorizes Mayor Sherry Sullivan to execute contract amendment.
The new contract total with a not-to-exceed annual amount of $45,000.00.
Attest:
ADOPTED ON THIS 10TH DAY OF NOVEMBER 2025 --
s Reid Cony
Council President
Councilmember Burrell introduced in writing, and moved for the adoption of
the following resolution, a resolution that the City Council hereby rescinds Resolution
No. 5506-25 for the award for quotes and labor for a replacement pump at Well #8;
and hereby authorizes Mayor Sherry Sullivan to execute a rental agreement with
Griner Drilling Service, Inc. to add a weekly fee for a submersible pump in Well #8
for a cost of $1,000.00, estimated for 25 weeks for an additional cost of $25,000.00.
Seconded by Councilmember Robinson, motion passed unanimously by voice vote.
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RESOLUTION NO. 5635-25 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF FAIRHOPE,
ALABAMA, That the City Council hereby rescinds Resolution No. 5506-25 for the award for quotes
and labor for a replacement pump at Well #8; and hereby authorizes Mayor Sherry Sullivan to execute a
rental agreement with Griner Drilling Service, Inc. to add a weekly fee for a submersible pump in Well
#8 for a cost of$1,000.00, estimated for 25 weeks for an additional cost of$25,000.00.
ADOPTED ON THIS 10TH DAY OF NOVEMBER 2025
Attest:
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City Clerl<
Councilmember Burrell 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 GeoCon Engineering & Materials Testing, Inc. for
concrete testing at the Wastewater Treatment Plant (RFQ PS26-006) with a not-to
exceed amount of $7,500.00. Authorize Treasurer to transfer $7,500.00 from WW
Professional Services to WWTP-System Improvement. Seconded by Councilmember
Robinson, motion passed unanimously by voice vote.
RE SOLUTION NO. 5636-25
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF FAIRHO PE,
ALABAMA, That Mayor Sherry Sullivan is hereby authorized to execute a Contract with
GeoCon Engineering & Materials Testing, Inc. for concrete testing at the Wastewater Treatment
Plant (RFQ PS26-006) with a not-to-exceed amount of $7,500.00. Authorize Treasurer to transfer
$7,500.00 from WW Profes sional Services to WWTP-System Improvement.
Attest:
DULY ADOPTED THIS 10TH DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2025
s Reid Conyers .,
• ouncil President
/4� City Clerk
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Councilmember Robinson introduced in writing, and moved for the adoption
of the following resolution, a resolution to award (Bid No. 25-060) to General
Maintenance Contractors of East Alabama, Inc. d/b/a GMC Underground for Gas
Department Contractor Annual Contract with an annual contract amount of
$200,000.00. Seconded by Councilmember Gammon, motion passed unanimously by
voice vote.
RESOLUTION NO. 5637-25
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 (Bid No. 25-060)
Gas Department Contractor Annual Contract for the City of Fairhope Gas
Department.
[2]At the appointed time and place, the following bids were opened and tabulated as
follows:
Please see attached Bid Tabulation for
(Bid No. 25-060)
Gas Department Contractor Annual Contract
[3]After evaluating the bid proposals with the required bid specifications, General
Maintenance Contractors of East Alabama, Inc. d/b/a/ GMC Underground is now
awarded (Bid No. 25-60) Gas Department Annual Contract for the City of Fairhope
Gas Department with a bid proposal not-to-exceed $200,000.00.
Attest:
ADOPTED ON THIS 10TH DAY OF NOVEMBER 2025
Ja
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GAHn1cs,Mc
City Clerk
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Councilmember Burrell introduced in writing, and moved for the adoption of
the following resolution, a resolution that the City Council hereby rejects all bids (Bid
No. 26-003-2023-PWI-019) for Fairhope Pool Rehabilitation and authorizes the
Mayor to negotiate a contract with the one bidder, pursuant to the Code of Alabama
1975, Section 41-16-50( 4). Seconded by Councilmember Booth, motion passed
unanimously by voice vote.
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RESOLUTION NO. 5638-25
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF
FAIRHOPE, ALABAMA, That the City Council hereby rejects all bids (Bid No. 26-
003-2023-PWI-019) for Fairhope Pool Rehabilitation and authorizes the Mayor to
negotiate a contract with the one bidder, pursuant to the Code of Alabama 1975,
Section 41-16-50( 4).
Adopted on this 10th day of November, 2025
Attest:
#� 'aA.Hnks,MMC City Clerk
Councilmember 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 New Home Team Baseball
Dugout at Volanta Ballpark to R.H. Deas Building Co. for a not-to-exceed project
cost of $99,971.00. This Public Works project will be less than $100,000.00, and
therefore does not need to be formally bid out. Authorize Treasurer to transfer
$99,97 1.00 from the Press Box project (Project No. 2026REC020) to the Baseball
Dugout project (Project No. 2026REC001) within Recreation Capital Improvements
(001250-50475) in FY26 Budget. Seconded by Councilmember Gammon, motion
passed unanimously by voice vote.
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RESOLUTION NO. 5639-25
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNI NG BODY OF THE CITY OF
FAI RHOPE, ALABAMA, as follows:
[1]That the City of Fairhope approves the award of the Request for Quotes for Labor
and Materials for New Home Team Baseball Dugout at Volanta Ballpark to R.H. Deas
Building Co. for a not-to-exceed project cost of $99,971.00. This Public Works
project will be less than $100,000.00, and therefore does not need to be formally bid
out. Authorize Treasurer to transfer $99,971.00 from the Press Box project (Project
No. 2026REC020) to the Baseball Dugout project (Project No. 2026REC001) within
Recreation Capital Improvements (001250-50475) in FY26 Budget.
DULY ADOPTED ON THIS 10TH DAY OF NOV EMBER 2025
Attest:
Lis�
City Clerk
Councilmember Burrell introduced in writing, and moved for the adoption of
the following resolution, a resolution that the City Council hereby authorizes Mayor
Sherry Sullivan to execute an extension of the contract with Genesis Industrial
Staffing, Inc. to supply temporary employees to supplement the existing workforce
for the following departments: Adult Recreation/Special Events: $2,500.00, Streets
Department: $15,000.00, Horticulture Department: $51,000.00, and Sanitation
Department: $15,000.00; Total of $83,500.00. These services are exempt pursuant to
Code of Alabama 1975, Section 41-16-51. The motion was seconded by
Councilmember Booth. Councilmember Gammon stated he would be abstaining from
the vote due to Genesis being used at his place of work. After further discussion,
motion passed by the following voice votes: AYE -Burrell, Conyers, Robinson, and
Booth. NAY -None. ABSTAIN -Gammon.
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RESOLUTION NO. 5640-25
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GO VERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF
FAIRHOPE, ALABAMA, That the City Council hereby authorizes Mayor Sherry Sullivan to execute an extension of the contract with Genesis Industrial Staffing, Inc. to supply temporary employees to supplement the existing workforce for the following departments: Adult Recreation/Special Events: $2,500.00, Streets Department: $15,000.00, Horticulture Department: $51,000.00, and Sanitation Department: $15,000.00; Total of $83,500.00. These services are exempt pursuant to Code of Alabama 1975, Section 41-16-51.
ADOPTED THIS 10TH DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2025
ATTEST:
Li�C City Clerk
Reid Conyers, J ncil President
Councilmember Burrell introduced in writing, and moved for the adoption of the following resolution, a resolution that the City Council hereby approves to amend Resolution No. 5620-25 to adjust the not-to-exceed amounts for Long's Human Resource Services to supply temporary employees to supplement the existing workforce for the following departments: Adult Recreation/Special Events: $2,500.00, Streets Department: $3,537.47, and Landscape Department: $48,694.80; and add Sanitation Department: $15,000.00; Total of $69,732.27. These services are exempt pursuant to Code of Alabama 1975, Section 41-16-51. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Booth. Councilmember Burrell stated that these are budgeted in the salaries. After further discussion, motion passed unanimously by voice vote.
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RESOLUTION NO. 5641-25
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF
FAIRHOPE, ALABAMA, That the City Council hereby approves to amend
Resolution No. 5620-25 to adjust the not-to-exceed amounts for Long's Human
Resource Services to supply temporary employees to supplement the existing
workforce for the following departments: Adult Recreation/Special Events:
$2,500.00, Streets Department: $3,537.47, and Landscape Department: $48,694.80;
and add Sanitation Department: $15,000.00; Total of $69,732.27. These services are
exempt pursuant to Code of Alabama 1975, Section 41-16-51.
DULY ADOPTED THIS 10TH DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2025
Attest:
L��L
City Clerk
Councilmember Burrell 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 Consulting Services for (RFQ PS26-008)
Grants and Grant Management to Grant Management, LLC., and hereby authorize
Mayor Sullivan to negotiate the not-to-exceed fee to be approved by Council.
Seconded by Councilmember Robinson, motion passed unanimously by voice vote.
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RESOLUTION NO. 5642-25
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 PS26-008) Grants and
Grant Management, LLC., and hereby authorize Mayor Sullivan to negotiate the not
to-exceed fee to be approved by Council.
DULY ADOPTED THIS 10TH DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2025
J s Reid Conyer
Council President
Attest:
Councilmember Burrell introduced in writing, and moved for the adoption of
the following resolution, a resolution reappoint Gary Cowles as a Director to the
Educational Building Authority of the City of Fairhope, Alabama -St. Michael
Catholic High School with a term to expire on the second Monday of November
2027. Seconded by Councilmember Gammon, motion passed unanimously by voice
vote.
RESOLUTION NO. 5643-25
A RESOLUTION APPOINTING A DIRECTOR TO THE
EDUCATIONAL BUIL DING AUTHORITY OF THE
CITY OF FAIRHOPE, ALABAMA-
ST. MICHAEL CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FAIRHOPE, ALABAMA (the "City Council"), as follows:
Section I. The City Council has found and determined and does hereby find,
determine, and declare as follows:
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(a)The City Council has heretofore authorized the incorporation, andappointed the directors, of The Educational Building Authority of the City of Fairhope, Alabama -St. Michael's Catholic High School (the "Authority").
(b)The current term of Mr. Gary Cowles as a director of the Authorityexpires on the second Monday of November, 2025 .
(c)It is in the best interests of the Authority and the City to reappoint GaryCowles as a director of the Authority.
Section 2. Pursuant to Section 16-17-5 of the Code of Alabama 1975, the City Council does hereby appoint the following person as a director of the Authority for the term ending on the date and year set opposite the name thereof:
Name End of Term
Mr. Gary Cowles Second Monday of November, 2027
Section 3. All ordinances, resolutions, orders, or parts of any thereof, of the City in conflict, or inconsistent, with any provision of this resolution hereby are, to the extent of such conflict or inconsistency, repealed.
Section 4. This resolution shall take effect immediately.
Duly passed and adopted this 10th day of November, 2025
SEAL
Attest: �-: J.1/4.L L�s,MM� City Clerk
Councilmember Burrell introduced in writing, and moved for the adoption of the following resolution, a resolution that Mayor Sherry Sullivan is hereby authorized to execute an Indemnity Agreement and Annual Party Agreement between Oak Hollow Farm Inc. and the City of Fairhope for the City's Christmas Event for City Employees at the "Barn" on Friday, December 12, 2025, from 12:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Seconded by Councilmember Gammon, motion passed unanimously by voice vote.
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RESOLUTION NO. 5644-25
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF
FAIRHOPE, ALABAMA, That Mayor Sherry Sullivan is hereby authorized to
execute an Indemnity Agreement and Annual Party Agreement between Oak Hollow
Farm Inc. and the City of Fairhope for the City's Christmas Event for City Employees
at the "Barn" on Friday, December 12, 2025, from 12:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
DULY ADOPTED THIS 10TH DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2025
J
President
Attest:
� City Clerk
Councilmember Burrell moved to grant the request of Blair Gewin requesting
that the City Council grant a variance to Ordinance No. 1443, known as the Noise
Ordinance for Friday, December 5, 2025, to host a rehearsal dinner for Janee and Jo
Bonner's family in downtown Fairhope at the Apiary, 85 N. Bancroft Street. The
event is scheduled to conclude at 10:30 p.m. Seconded by Councilmember Gammon,
motion passed unanimously by voice vote.
Councilmember Robinson moved to grant the request of Jack Powell,
President of the Fairhope Sunset Rotary, requesting permission to set up our grill on
De La Mare Avenue Street in front of the Lyons Share on the night of the tree
lighting, November 20, 2025. We will be giving out free hotdogs and sausage dogs to
our community at no cost. If the weather is cold enough, we will make a pot of apple
cider as well. This is a great way to promote Rotary and all its efforts in our
community as well as around the world. Seconded by Councilmember Gammon,
motion passed unanimously by voice vote.
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Councilmember Robinson moved to appoint and reappoint the following
members to the Board of Adjustment & Appeals: appoint Bryan Flowers as a member
to fulfill the remainder of Cathy Slagle's term and Cathy Slagle moved to
Supernumerary Member to fill the remainder of Bryan Flowers' term; and both terms
shall end October 21, 2026; and to reappoint Ryan Baker with term ending October
21, 2026; Donna Cook and Anil Vira with both terms ending October 21, 2027, and
Frank Lamia with term ending October 21, 2028; and David Martin as
Supernumerary Member with term ending October 21, 2026. Seconded by
Councilmember Booth, motion passed unanimously by voice vote.
Councilmember Robinson moved to reappoint Amy Paulson and Jennifer
Foutch to the Fairhope Environmental Advisory Board for a four-year term which
will expire November 2029. Seconded by Councilmember Booth, motion passed
unanimously by voice vote.
City Council reviewed an application for a Restaurant Liquor License by
Ashley Gray, June LLC, d/b/a Locals, 312 Fairhope Avenue, Fairhope, AL 36532.
Councilmember Burrell moved to approve the issuance of the license. Seconded by
Councilmember Robinson, motion passed unanimously by voice vote.
City Council reviewed an application for a Special Events License by Thomas
Bratton McGregor, Bottles Up Mobile Inc., d/b/a Bottles Up Mobile, Apiary, 85 N.
Bancroft St., Fairhope, AL 36532. Councilmember Burrell moved to approve the
issuance of the license. Seconded by Councilmember Robinson, motion passed
unanimously by voice vote.
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 § 36-
25A-7(a )(3) to discuss pending and potential litigation. The approximate time to be in
Executive Session is 60 minutes. Councilmember Gammon moved to go into
Executive Session. Seconded by Councilmember Robinson, motion passed
unanimously by voice vote.
Exited the dais at 6:26 p.m. Returned at 7:26 p.m.
Councilmember Burrell moved to adjourn the meeting. Seconded by
Councilmember Gammon, motion passed unanimously by voice vote.
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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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10 November 2025
November 10, 2025
Tolstoy Park Committee: Sonny Brewer, Richard Scott, Savan Wilson
The Honorable Sherry Sullivan, Mayor
City of Fairhope 161 North Section Street
Fairhope, Alabama 36532
Dear Mayor Sullivan,
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After almost four years since Councilman Kevin Boone, my little dog Bobby, and I met with you to discuss the idea to move Henry Stuart's round house from the parking lot in Montrose to public municipal property, I am pleased to report we have met the match of the Fairhope Single Tax Corporation's donation $184,500, and have reached our goal of $369,000 to relocate Henry Stuart's
Round House----every precious piece ofit, from the slab to the skylights-into the lovely woods in Flying Creek Nature Preserve.
More than a hundred citizen supporters gave money in amounts ranging from $20 to $50 to $1 00 up fo $500 and $ I 000, and one who contributed $ I 1,500. Then, about a month ago an anonymous donor gave $100,000, which put us within 90 percent of our goal. And just last week we got $50,000 from yet another anonymous donor.
The FSTC's generosity to this project follows a tradition of many years, indeed, from the very
founding of Fairhope, where Single Tax has provided parklands and greenspace for the Fairhope community and visitors to our beautiful city.
And I was personally not at all surprised, Madam Mayor, when, from the beginning, you personally became passionately committed to the project to move the historic Henry Stuart round house. The
first anonymous donor made the contribution in recognition of your leadership at city hall. The council members then gave their unanimous consent to provide a fitting site for its relocation.
After surviving open heart surgery in 2022, a year after we kicked-off the project, and a major heart attack four months ago, I began to feel I was still here so I would get to see the round house moved.
So, from the bottom of my tattered and shaky heart, and on behalf of Tolstoy Park Committee members, Dick Scott and Savan Wilson, and for the sake of every dollar generously given by all the good people on our list of donors, and speaking for the thousands of souls who annually visit Tolstoy Park, I express my deepest gratitude.
PS: l believe the movie based on my novel, The Poet of Tolstoy Park, will one day be made. And I
am glad people will get to see firsthand Henry James Stuart's odd little round house instead of a
historic marker where it once stood.