HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-11-2026 Fairhope Historic Preservation Commission Meeting MinutesSTATE OF ALABAMA
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Fairhope Historic Preservation Commission,
City Council, City of Fairhope, met at
3:30 p.m., Fairhope Museum of History,
24 North Section Street, Fairhope, Alabama 36532 ,
on Wednesday, February 11 , 2026.
Present were Chair Mara Hunter; Members: Amy Molyneux, Skip Jones , Dannie
Mixon, Alan Samry, Susan Stein, Ginger Golson, Staff Liaison Erik Cortinas
(Building Official), and City Clerk Lisa A. Hanks. Council Liaison Jay Robinson was
absent.
There being a quorum present, Chair Hunter called the meeting to order at 3:35 p .m .
Chair Hunter asked the Commissioners to review the January 14 , 2026 meeting
minutes. Commissioner Molyneux moved to approve the minutes of the January 14 ,
2026 . Seconded by Commissioner Golson, motion passed unanimousl y by voice vote.
The next item on the agenda was a History Day Recap. Chair Hunter said this was a
phenomenal success. Commissioner Golson thanked everyone for their help . The
Commission briefly discussed next year changes, remaining certificates, checks , and
presentation at the City Council meeting .
Next year 's date was discussed and January 14, 2027 through January 23 , 2027 was
suggested . Commissioner Molyneux moved to set the date for next y ear 's History
Day events from January 14 , 2027 through January 23 , 2027 . Seconded by
Commissioner Golson , motion passed unanimously by voice vote .
Chair Hunter said we need to involve the Friends of the Museum for catering and
prizes, new Special Prize Category for a project regarding Fairhope ; and another
Special Prize Category for project regarding History Preservation. She said we w ill
have a Presentation at the City Council meeting on March 9, 2026 to award checks to
the winning students .
Christian Valley Missionary Baptist Church was mentioned fo r being over 102 years
old ; and needs an "Historic Marker."
Building Official Erik Cortinas gave an update on the Demolition Review Ordinance .
He said the City Council introduced the Ordinance at the February 9, 2026 meeting ;
and it will be up for final adoption on February 19, 2026 . Mr. Cortinas also gave an
update on the CLG status ; and said the City Council must appro v e.
Fairhope Historic Preservation Commission
Wednesday, February 11 , 2026
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Commissioner Mixon hit the highlights on his Demolition Review slide show. Chair
Hunter stated the Demolition Review is for education, showcase property with
pictures , address , history, and IEBC slides. Mr. Cortinas said we need to focus on the
application process ; and the IEBC slides will show definition , allowances , and
limitations .
Chair Hunter said the Consultant Update was next on the agenda; and we need to
clarify the scope of work : (1) Prepare a package and materials for the Fairhope
Historic Preservation Commission to use ; (2) Research local incentives to propose
that are most effective for Fairhope ; and (3) Prepare survey form . She said the
Fairhope Historic Preservation Commission has the expertise and know how to
certify historic homes and buildings.
Mr. Cortinas commented we need incentives for Fairhope now, personalize these , and
have a marketing package . Commissioner Jones also agreed that we need to research .
incentives for Fairhope. After further discussion, Commissioner Jones moved to adopt
the Scope of Work as presented. Seconded by Commissioner Golson, motion passed
unanimously by voice vote.
Commissioner Sarnry mentioned the Kathy Donaldson 2006 survey ; and said we need
to recognize her
Commissioner Jones moved to adjourn the meeting. Seconded by Commissioner M
Molyneux, motion passed unanimously by v oice vote.
There being no further business to come before the Fairhope Historic Preservation
Commission, the meeting was duly adjourned at 4:57 p.m .
Mara Hunter, Chair
~~ City C erk
Essay:
1st place:
History Day City of Fairhope
February 6, 2026
Quinn Roberts: Khrushchev secret speech
2nd place :
Evan Newburn (Tyler): Chinese land reform
3rd place tie:
Victoria Chambers: Romantic literature movement
Mary Higdon (Mimi): impact of WWII on Women 's movement
Individual Website:
1st Place
Emerson Chirinos Bardales : Brown v Bd of Education
2nd place tie:
Xinyue Pan: Marbury v Madison
Beau Underwood: Space Race
Group documentary:
1st Place:
Cole Jones and Carson Luter: Grand Hotel
Individual Exhibit:
1st Place :
Annora Haber: George Washington Carver
2nd Place:
Josie Hill-Scopes trial
3rd Place tie:
Sara Congleton: Jimmy Carter human rights
Maggie McQueen-Progressive Movement
Junior Division Individual Exhibit-
1 st Place:
Louis Underwood : Henry Ford
Group Exhibit:
1st Place:
Ferris Hapworth and Devon Henken-Battle of Fort Blakeley
2nd Place:
Jordan Freemen, Nicole Rodriguez , Elizabeth Watson: Women reforming Fairhope
3rd Place :
Aly Bradley, Blakely Hendon , Khloe Cook, Bergen Unrath-Rosa Parks
Alexis Kelley, Ella Gray Lambert, Aysleigh Snow-The Grand Hotel
Best of Show Junior Division:
1st Place BoS (JD): Louis Underwood : Henry Ford
Best of Show Senior Division:
1st Place BoS (SD):
Cole Jones and Carson Luter: Grand Hotel
2nd Place BoS (SD):
Emerson Chirinos Bardales: Brown v Bd of Education
3rd Place BoS (SD):
Annora Haber: George Washington Carver