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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-08-2025 City Council Work Session Meeting MinutesSTATE OF ALABAMA ) COUNTY OF BALDWIN ) The City Council met in a Work Session at 3:00 p.m., Fairhope Municipal Complex Council Chambers, 161 North Section Street, Fairhope, Alabama 36532, on Monday, 8 December 2025. 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 Assistant City Clerk Jenny Opal Wilson. City Clerk Lisa A. Hanks was absent. Council President Conyers called the meeting to order at 4:31 p.m. The following topics were discussed: • The first item on the Agenda was the Jennifer Claire Moore Foundation by Allison Moore, Executive Director. Allison shared a video of the Jennifer Claire Moore Foundation and gave a brief on the organization and thanked Mayor Sullivan and Council for contribution. Allison asked for support on future grants. She provided handouts on organization to Mayor Sullivan and Council. Council thanked Allison for presentation. • The second item on the Agenda was discussion of Historically Significant Building Demolition Procedure by Chair Mara Kozelsky, Fairhope Historic Preservation Commission. Mara shared a presentation, gave brief, and addressed Council questions. Presentation included within minutes. Council thanked Mara for presentation. • The third item on the Agenda was discussion for (Bid No. 26-003-2023-PWI-019) to Bienville Construction Services for Fairhope Pool Rehabilitation — Base Bid and Additive Alternate. City Engineer Richard Johnson led the discussion with Council along with Recreation Director Pat White, and Recreation Manager Noah Williams and addressed any questions if needed. • The fourth item on the Agenda was Committee Updates. Council President Conyers commented no meetings to report on. He discussed and reviewed the Draft 2026 Regular City Council Meetings with proposed changes with Mayor and Council. He discussed a Proposal Group Settlement 3M PFAS with reduced lump sum that Council is not interested in pursuing. Councilmember Burrell discussed the Airport Authority Meeting and the new runway is open. Councilmember Gammon had no meetings to report on. Councilmember Robertson had no meetings to report on. Councilmember Booth reported the Library Board of Trustees is doing well and received recent donations, she shared volunteering opportunities to those interested at Hope Community, and St. Vincent De Paul of Mobile is serving Fairhope, Alabama to help with social Monday, 8 December 2025 Page -2- needs, including Financial Assistance. • The fifth item on the Agenda was Department Updates. • Water and Wastewater Superintendent Daryl Morefield addressed the City Council regarding Agenda Items No. 6 and No. 7; and answered any questions if needed. • City Engineer Richard Johnson addressed the City Council regarding Agenda Items No. 8 and No. 9; and answered any questions if needed. • Electric Superintendent Ben Patterson addressed the City Council regarding Agenda Item No. 10; and answered any questions if needed. Ben provided an update on 46, contractors showed up, ready to set poles tomorrow. Councihnember Booth thanked his department for "Lighting of the Trees" and Ben additionally thanked Public Works for support on event. • Police Chief Stephanie Hollinghead addressed the City Council regarding Agenda Items No. 12, No. 13, and No. 14; and answered any questions if needed. • Building Official Erik Cortinas addressed the City Council regarding Agenda Item No. 11; and answered any questions if needed. There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was duly adjourned at 5:50 p.m. Council President Conyers said there would be a ten minute break and Council will proceed to the City Council Meeting. 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Historical documentation will occur during the review period. • Homeowners will meet with the FHPC to discuss their Historically Significant property and preservation opportunities. • Demolition Review does not prevent demolition: after the meeting with FHPC, homeowners can proceed to demolition. Builaaw ouiluo lenjain e aol leilualod qi!m 'pazil!joiad aaumo Aliadoid qj!m Buijaaw • oilgnd Aplou of paAeldsia AS ON • auiIau IJ 10 uoisina8 pue uoijeoijiaejo • ij-ejC[ snoTAO'd LuO.�� s;D-2u-e'4D DdH� FHPC 63's to I I Lot ro • Demolition Review offers an important step toward Preservation. • Publication of program and Disclosure of Demolition Review in real estate listings will help homeowners plan. Additionally... • Developing a local incentive program is urgent: for preservation to succeed we need to serve those property owners who are working to renovate Fairhope's historic architecture. • Taking necessary steps to secure CLG status is very high priority.