HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-13-2026 City Council Meeting MinutesI
I
I
STATE OF ALABAMA
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, 13 April 2026 .
11314
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. Hanlcs.
There being a quorum present, Council President Conyers called the meeting
to order at 5 :48 p.m . The invocation was given by Reverend Michael Precht of
Fairhope United Methodist Church , and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Councilmember Burrell moved to approve minutes of the March 23 , 2026, regular
meeting; and minutes of the March 23, 2026 , work session. Seconded by
Councilmember Robinson, motion passed unanimously by voice vote.
Mayor Sullivan addressed the City Council regarding the following items:
1) Earth Day Mobile Bay, Saturday, April 18 , 2026 , at Fairhope Pier South Beach
Park from I 0:00 a.m . to 6:00 p.m .; and
2) Community Shred Day, Saturday, April 18 , 2026, at 451 Peacan from l 0:00 a.m .
to 2:00 p.m .; and
3) Fairhope Volunteer Fire Department Open House, Saturday, April 18 , 2026 , at
19875 Thompson Hall Road from 10:00 a .m . to 1 :00 p .m .; and
4) Niki Whitaker with Baldwin County Child Advocacy Center received a
Proclamation from Mayor Sullivan for "Child Abuse Prevention Month ;" and
5) Chief Hollinghead and three Dispatchers received a Proclamation from Mayor
Sullivan for "National Public Safety Telecommunications Week ;" and
6) Amy Morris received a Proclamation from Mayor Sullivan for "Donate Life
Month ;" and
7) Sofia Semisch was announced the winner of the Earth Day Anti-Litter Contest.
Mayor Sullivan said that all 5th graders received one of Earth Day T-shirts with
Sofia 's artwork on the back ; and
8) Lori Dubose , known as "The Voice of Fairhope " and radio broadcaster at WABF
has retired after 23 years. She was honored with a Proclamation naming April 13 ,
2026 as "Lori Dubose Day." Mayor Sullivan said Ms. Dubose would our emcee
whenever needed. She said Ms. Dubose asked the hard questions or for our big
ticket items on the agenda ; and has always been transparent and the voice we
needed .
Councilmember Burrell said he enjoyed working with Ms. Dubose ; and she did
asked the hard questions. He said she will be missed and best of luck to her.
I
I
I
11315
13 April 2026
Councilmember Gammon commented that he met her through campaigning and
it was beneficial. He said government cannot operate well without an engaged
press.
Councilmember Robinson sa id he appreciated time with her on the radio ; and
outside involvement in the Community. He mentioned her emceeing all events ;
and said he was appreciative for all she has done.
Councilmember Booth told Ms. Dubose that she is a goo d friend , and said they
raised their kids together. She to ld her, "your Mom and Dad would be proud ."
Council President Conyers said he loved working with Ms. Dubose on the radio ;
and thanked her for her service.
Ms. Dubose thanked the City Council and the Mayor.
Councilmember Burrell recognized a Boy Scout in the audience and asked
him to come to the podium. Jackson Triplett addressed the City Council and said he
was working on his Communications Merit Badge.
Councilmember Gammon thanked Ms . Dubose and the others that Mayor
Sullivan recognized.
Councilmember Booth announced a ribbon cutting ceremony will be held at
the Fairhope Public Library at 10:00 a.m., on Monday April 2026, for the Local
Authors Room. This is a new area just for local authors and should be fun.
Councilmember Burrell introduced in writing an ordinance amending the City
of Fairhope Code of Ordinances , Chapter 20 , Traffic , Article I. In General: Operation
of Mobility Devices.
Due to lack of a motion for immediate consideration , this ordinance will layover until
the April 23, 2026 City Council meeting.
Councilmember Burrell introduced in wr1tmg an ordinance to amend
Ordinance No 1797 , Codified as Chapter 2, Article III , Division 8 of the Fairhope
Code of Ordinances , to provide for the Process for Designation of Historic Properties
and Historic Districts by the Fairhope Historic Preservation Commission to enable the
City of Fairhope to attain Certified Local Government ("CLG") status.
Due to lack of a motion for immediate consideration, this ordinance will layover until
the April 23 , 2026 City Council meeting. Attorney Chris Williams gave a brief
overview of the proposed ordinance amendment and explained the main reason is to
attain Certified Local Government status.
I
I
I
11316
13 April 2026
Councilmember Robin so n introduced in writin g, and moved for the adoption
of the following resolution, a resolution that the City Council grant s publi c funds and
things of value in aid of, or to, Gulf Health Hospitals, Inc. for the Purpose of
promoting the Economic Deve lopm ent of the City of Fairho p e; and the Mayor is
hereby authorized and directed to exec ute , deli ver, and cause the City to perform the
Development Agreement pursuant to resolution. Seconded by Councilmember Booth ,
motion passe d unanimou sly b y voice vote. Counc ilmemb er Burrell qu estioned the
estimates and underground line. Tho mas Hospital is to g ive $1,000 ,000.00 toward
installation of line.
RESOLUTION NO. 5777-26
A RESOLUTION GRANTING PUBLIC FUNDS AND THINGS OF VALUE
IN AID OF, OR TO, GULF HEALTH HOSPITALS, INC. FOR THE
PURPOSE OF PROMOTING THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF
THE CITY OF FAIRHOPE
WHEREAS, Gulf Health Hospitals , Inc ., an Alabama nonprofit cor poration
("Gulf Health"), operates Thomas Hospital (t he "Hospital"), a nonprofit hosp ital faci li ty
located at the Southwest inter section of M o rph y Avenue and Greeno Road within the
corporate limits of the City; and
WHEREAS , Gulf Health is undertaking an estimated $40 ,000 ,000 .00 expans ion
of the Ho spita l, includin g a new patient tower which will add 25 beds , a parkin g area , and
space to accommodate further expansion (the "Ho spital Project"); and
WHEREAS , th e C ity ha s determ ined to undertake a projec t to improve it s electric
system , w hich will include the in stallation of new transmission and di stributio ns lines ,
among other impro ve ment s, in areas near the Ho s pital (the "Uti lity Project"); and
WHEREAS , Gulf Health has informed the City that the Ho spita l Project cannot
be completed as planned without certain work to relocate a transmission and di stributi on
line , w hich are currently located in the right of way adjacent to o r o n the Hospital parcel
(the "L in e Relocation Work"), and Gulf Health has reque sted that the Line Rel ocation
Work be included in the Ut ility Project as more particularl y de scri bed in the proposed Aid
to Construction Agreement betwee n the City and Gulf Health (t he "A id to Co nstru ction
Agreement"); and
WH E REAS , th e City included the Line Relocation Work as Alternate #1 m it s
Advertisement for Bid s (Bid No. 25 -017) in order to facilitate the segregatio n of certain
costs assoc iated with the Li ne Rel ocatio n Work for payment by Gulf Health ; an d
WHEREAS, th e estimated cost of the Line Rel ocati on Work is $1 ,823,627.14 ,
co mprised of the following: (i) $1 ,011 ,142.62 fo r the contractor's s pe cifie d pri ce for
labor, (ii ) $15 4 ,000 .00 for engin eer fees , (iii) $190 ,000.00 for rock , paving , and sidewalk
repairs, and (iv) $468 ,484.52 for materials ; and
I
I
I
11317
13 April 2026
WHEREAS, Gulf Health has agreed to contribute $1,000,000.00 as aid to
construction for the Line Relocation Work and has informed the City that such amount is
the maximum amount that Gulf Health has available to expend for the Line Relocation
Work, it being believed that the respective amounts contributed by the City and Gulf
Health to the Line Relocation Work represent an appropriate allocation of the costs of the
Line Relocation Work between the City and Gulf Health based on the relative benefits to
the Hospital Project and other benefits to the City's electric system; and
WHEREAS, in addition to the improvements to the City's electric sys tem , the
Line Relocation Work, by facilitating the Hospital Project , will promote the economic
development of the City and will be in the best interests of the City and it s citizens by: (i)
increasing the availability of health care services in the City, which are vital to the health
and wellbeing of the citizens of the City and are crucial in the recruitment of bu siness
enterprises to the City; and (ii) increasing the number of health care job opportunities in
the City; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 94.01 of the Constitution of Alabama of 2022, as
amended (the "Eco nomic Development Amendment"), the City is authorized to, among
other things, lend its credit to , or grant public fund s and things of value in aid of or to any
individual, firm, corporation, or business entity, pub lic or private , for the purpose of
promoting the economic and industrial development of the City; and
WHEREAS, the City has caused to be published a notice in March 25, 2026, a
newspaper in circulation in the City, at least seven days prior to the date of the meetin g at
which this resolution is adopted satisfying the requirements of the Economic
Development Amendment.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Fairhope
as follows:
1. The recitals set forth in the foregoing preambles are hereb y found and
declared to be true and correct and are adopted as findings of the Council.
2. It is hereby found and determined that the expenditure of public funds for
the Line Relocation Work will serve a valid and suffic ient public purpose,
notwithstanding any incidental benefit accruing to any private entity or entities.
3. The Aid to Construction Agreement is hereb y approved, and the Mayor is
hereby authorized and directed to execute, deliver, and cause the City to perform the
Development Agreement, in substantially the form attached hereto as Exhib it A, with
such changes as the Mayor may determine to be neces sary or appropriate (the Mayor's
execution thereof being conclusive evidence of s uch determination).
I
I
I
11318
13 April 2026
4. The Mayo r, City Clerk, and the other officers of the City are each
authorized and empowered to take any and all such further actions as are necessary or
convenient to effectuate the purpo ses of thi s re so lution , and any such actions heretofore
taken by them are here by ratified and confirmed.
Adopted thi s 13th da y of April, 2026
Attest:
~~
City Clerk
Councilmember Burrell introduced in writing, and moved for th e adoption of
the following resolution , a resolution that the City Council hereby authorizes Mayor
Sherry Sullivan to execute a Riparian Easement of State-Owned Submerged Lands
"Riparian #25 -12-014 fro m the State of Alabama, Department o f Conservation and
Natural Re source s, to the City of Fairhope relating to the state-owned submerged land
more particularl y de scri bed in the Riparian Easement ; and hereby aut hori zes to
appropriate funding of $8,021.75 for the fir st year for the Riparian Easement fees .
Seconded by Councilmember Robin so n, motion passed unanimou sly by voice vote .
RESOLUTION NO. 5778-26
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF FAIRHOPE,
ALABAMA , That the City Council hereby authorizes Mayor Sherry Sullivan to execute
a Riparian Eas ement of State-Owned Submerge d La nd s "Riparian #25-12-014 from the
State of Alabama, Department of Co nservation a nd Natural Re sources , State La nd s
Divisi o n, acting by and throu gh its Co mmi ss ione r (Grantor) to City of Fa irh ope , an
Alabama Municipal Corporation (Grantee) re latin g to the state -owned subm erged land
more particularly described in the Riparian Easement.
*
*
I
I
I
11319
13 April 2026
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF
FAIRHOPE, ALABAMA , That the City Council hereby authorizes to appropriate
funding of $8 ,021.75 for the first year for the Riparian Easement fees.
Adopted on this 13th day of April , 2026
Attest:
k&µ,
City Clerk
Councilmember Booth introduced in writing, and mo ved for the adoption of
the following resolution , a resolution that the City Council approves the selection by
Mayor Sherry Sullivan for Profes sional Consulting Services for (RFQ PS26-025) to
assist with the USDOT Safe Streets for All (SS4A) Implementation Grant fundin g
program to Kimley-Hom and Associates , Inc.; that Mayor Sherry Sullivan is hereb y
authorized to execute a Contract with Kimley-Hom and Associates , Inc. wi th a not-to
exceed contract amount of $25 ,000 .00 . Seconded by Councilmember Gammon ,
motion passed unanimously by voice vote .
RESOLUTION NO. 5779-26
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF FAIRHOPE,
ALABAMA , That the City Council approves a contract with Kimley-Hom to a ss ist with the
USDOT Safe Streets for All Implementation Grant funding program in th e amount of
$25 ,000.00 . Kimle y-Hom will provide conceptual designs , plannin g-level con struction co st
estimates , and create graphics and formatted application materials . The C ity 's Grants
Coordinator will prepare and submit all required grant application forms.
DULY ADOPTED THIS 13TH DAY OF APRJL 2026
Attest:
~~
City Clerk
I
I
I
11320
13 April 2026
Councilmember Gammon introduced in writing, and moved for the adoption
of the following resolution, a resolution that the City of Fairhope hereby authorizes
and approves the Grant Application for FY2026 Airport Infrastructure Grant funds to
Replace Taxiway Lighting System and Guidance Signs Reimbursement Phase I at the
H.L. "Sonny " Callahan Airport; and authorizes Mayor Sherry Sullivan to sign the
application and any related forms or documents on behalf of the City of Fairhope. The
Mayor is hereby authorized to execute an appropriate grant agreement with FAA
without further action on the part of the City Council. Seconded by Councilmember
Burrell, motion passed unanimously by voice vote .
RESOLUTION NO. 5780-26
A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE AND AUTHORIZE
THE APPLICATION FOR THE FY2026
AIRPORT INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT
FOR H. L. "SONNY" CALLAHAN AIRPORT (KCQF)
WHEREAS, the City of Fairhope , Alabama, as the designated Sponsor for H. L.
"Sonny" Callahan Airport (KCQF) ("Airport") intends to apply for Federal and State
matching funds for an Airport Infrastructure Grant (AIG) project during fiscal year 2026 ;
and
WHEREAS , the overall scope of the AIG project is to Replace Taxiway
Lighting System and Guidance Signs Reimbursement Phase I at the H.L. "Sonny "
Callahan Airport (KCQF) that was constructed and funded , in part, in FY25 ; and
WHEREAS , the total project cost for construction was $1 ,135 ,026. Total FY25
funding was $967,473 leaving a balance to be reimbursed in FY26 of $169 ,560 with
95% of the project costs funded by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA); 2.5%
of the project costs funded by the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT);
and 2.5% of the project costs funded by Fairhope Airport Authority; and
WHEREAS , the application submission deadline is not later than May 15 , 2026.
THEREFORE , BE IT RESOLVED , by the City of Fairhope , Alabama as follows:
1. That the City of Fairhope is authorized to make an Application for
Federal Assistance for the AIG Project for the purpose of seeking Federal funding through
the AIG program to Replace Taxiway Lighting System and Guidance Signs
Reimbursement Phase I at the Airport .
2. That the application be submitted for and on behalf of the City of
Fairhope by its Mayor, as designated by the City Council, who is authorized by this
Resolution to sign the application and any related forms or documents on behalf of the
City of Fairhope .
I
I
I
11321
13 April 2026
3. That should such grant application be accepted and approved by the
FAA, that the Mayor is hereby authorized by this Resolution to execute an appropriate
grant agreement with FAA without further action on the part of the City Council.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City of Fairhope, in reliance upon an
appropriate resolution from Fairhope Airport Authority dated March I 0, 2026 , hereby affirms
that the local matching share of funds in the amount required for this AIG Project s hall be the
responsibility of Fairhope Airport Authority, and not the City of Fairhope.
I, the undersigned qualified and acting as the City Clerk of the City of Fairhope ,
Alabama hereby certify that the above and foregoing is a true copy of a resolution lawful ly
passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Fairhope named therein , at a regular
meeting of suc h body held on the 13th day of April , 2026 , and that such resolution is on file in the
office of the City Clerk , City of Fairhope , Alabama.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of
the City of Fairhope on this 13th day of April, 2026.
DULY ADOPTED THIS 13TH DAY OF APRIL 2026
Attest:
~JlL
City Clerk
Councilmember Burrell introduced in writing, and moved for the adoption of
the following resolution , a resolution that the City of Fairhope hereby authorizes and
approves the Grant Application for FY2026 Airport Impro vement Program Grant
funds to Replace the A WOS at the H.L. "Sonny" Callahan Airport; and authorizes
Mayor Sherry Sullivan to sign the application and any related forms or documents on
behalf of the City of Fairhope. The Mayor is hereby authorize d to execute an
appropriate grant agreement with FAA without further action on the part of the City
Council. Seconded by Councilmember Robinson , motion passed unanimou sly by
voice vote. Councilmember Burrell stated that this is a 95% Federal Grant with the
State paying 2-1/2% and the Fairhope Airport Authority paying 2-1 /2%.
I
I
I
13 April 2026
RESOLUTION NO. 5781-26
A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE AND AUTHORIZE
THE APPLICATION FOR THE FY2026
AIRPORT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM GRANT
FOR H. L. "SONNY" CALLAHAN AIRPORT (KCQF)
11322
WHEREAS , the City of Fairhope , Alabama, as the designated Sponsor for H. L.
"Sonny " Callahan Airport (KCQF) ("Airport") intends to apply for Federal and State
matching funds for an Airport Improvement Program (AIP) project during fiscal year
2026;and
WHEREAS , the overall scope of the AIP project is to Replace the A WOS
system at the H .L. "Sonny " Callahan Airport (KCQF); and
WHEREAS , the total project costs are expected to be $112,158 .77 , with 95 % of
the project costs funded by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA); 2 .5% of the
project costs funded by the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT); and
2 .5% of the project costs funded by Fairhope Airport Authority ; and
WHEREAS , the application submission deadline is not later than May 15 , 2026.
THEREFORE , BE IT RESOLVED , by the City of Fairhope , Alabama as follows:
1. That the City of Fairhope is authorized to make an Application for
Federal Assistance for the AIP Project for the purpose of seeking Federal funding through
the AIP program for the ReplaceAWOS project at the Airport .
2. That the application be submitted for and on behalf of the City of
Fairhope by its Mayor, as designated by the City Council , who is authori zed by thi s
Resolution to sign the application and any related forms or documents on behalf of the
City of Fairhope.
3 . That should such grant application be accepted and approved by the
FAA, that the Mayor is hereby authorized by this Resolution to execute an appropriate
grant agreement with FAA without further action on the part of the City Council.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED , that the City of Fairhope , in reliance upon an
appropriate resolution from Fairhope Airport Authority dated April 7 , 2026 , hereb y
affirms that the local matching share of funds in the amount required for this AIP
Project shall be the responsibility of Fairhope Airport Authority, and not the City o f
Fairhope.
I
I
I
11323
13 April 2026
I, the undersigned qualified and acting as the City C lerk of the City of Fairhope ,
Alabama hereby certify that the above and foregoing is a true copy of a resolution
lawfully passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Fairhope named
therein , at a regular meeting of such body held on the 13th day of April, 2026, and that
such resolution is on file in the office of the City Clerk , City of Fairhope, Alabama.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of
the City of Fairhope on this 13th day of April, 2026.
DULY ADOPTED THIS 13TH DAY OF APRIL 2026
Attest:
~~A~ .S:MMC
City Clerk
Councilmember Booth introduced in writing, and moved for the adoption of
the following resolution , a resolution that the City Council hereby approves the First
Amendment to the Shared Parking Facilities Agreement concerning Eas tern Shore
Village Shopping Center pursuant to Site Plan (SR 22.03). Seconded by
Councilmember Robinson , motion passed unanimously by vo ice vote .
Councilmember Burrell said it meets all requirement.
*
*
*
*
I
I
I
11324
13 April 2026
RESOLUTION NO. 5782-26
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF
FAIRHOPE, ALABAMA, That the City Council hereby approves the First
Amendment to the Shared Parking Facilities Agreement concerning Eastern Shore
Village Shopping Center pursuant to Site Plan (SR 22.03).
DULY ADOPTED THIS 13TH DAY OF APRIL, 2026
Q.M {;f}~
J~eid Conyer~
Council President
Attest:
Councilmember Burrell introduced in writing, and moved for the adoption of
the following resolution, a resolution that Mayor Sherry Sullivan is hereby authorized
to inform and submit the Municipal Water Pollution Prevention (MWPP) Program
Report for 2024 to the Department of Environmental Management. Seconded by
Councilmember Booth, motion passed unanimously by voice vote .
RESOLUTION NO. 5783-26
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.
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:
I
I
I
13 April 2026
Attest:
(a) Continue to locate and repair breaches in the collection sy stem 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 SC ADA
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 sy stems when available.
( e) Continue to perform O & M requirements to the treatment and
collection system and complete repairs when discovered.
Adopted this 13th day of April , 2026
President
City Clerk
11325
Councilmember Gammon introduced in writing , and moved for the adoption
of the following resolution , a resolution that the City of Fairhope appro ves the award
of the Request for Quotes for Labor and Materials for the 365 Mershon Lateral
Installation to Ballcon, Inc. for a not-to-exceed project cost of $26 ,500.00 . 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 $30 ,075.00 from Wastewater -
Maintenance Collections to Wastewater -System Improvements Collections in the
FY2026 Budget. The requested transfer includes materials to be provided by City in
an estimated amount of $3 ,575 .00. Seconded by Councilmember Burrell , motion
passed unanimously by voice vote.
*
*
I
I
I
11326
13 April 2026
RESOLUTION NO. 5784-26
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF
FAIRHOPE, ALABAMA , as follows :
[l] Resolution -That the City of Fairhope approves the award of the Request for
Quotes for Labor and Materials for the 365 Mershon Lateral Installation to Ballcon,
Inc. for a not-to-exceed project cost of $26 ,500 .00. This Public Works project will be
less than $100,000 .00 , and therefore does not need to be formally bid out ; and
authorizes Treasurer to transfer $30 ,075 .00 from Wastewater -Maintenance
Collections to Wastewater -System Improvements Collections in the FY2026
Budget. The requested transfer includes materials to be provided by City in an
estimated amount of $3 ,575.00. Counci lmember Burrell gave a shoutout to Staff for
getting quotes instead of using the on call contractor.
DULY ADOPTED ON THIS 13TH DAY OF APRIL , 2026
/2~~
Council President
Attest:
~J;;//4.k °A.s,MMC
City Clerk
Councilmember Burrell introduced in writing , and moved for the adoption of
the following resolution , a resolution that the City Council authorizes the submission
of a Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA ) Grant to the
US Department of Transportation (USDOT) for the FY2026 Natural Gas Distribution
Infrastructure Safety and Modernization (NGDISM) Grant Program for Gas Pipe
Replacement. The grant amount is approximatel y $14 ,000 ,000.00 and will cover the
remaining four phases of pipe replacement. Seconded by Councilmember Gammon ,
motion passed unanimously by voice vote.
*
*
I
I
I
11327
13 April 2026
RESOLUTION NO. 5785-26
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF FAIRHOPE,
ALABAMA, That the City Council authorizes the sub mission of a Pipeline and Hazardous
Materials Safety Administration (P HMSA) Grant to the US Department of Transportation
(USDOT) for the FY2026 Natural Gas Distribution Infrastructure Safety and Modernization
(NGDISM) Grant Program for Gas Pipe Replacement. The grant amount is approximately
$14,000,000.00 and will cover the remaining four phases of pipe replacement.
ADOPTED ON THIS 13TH DAY OF APRIL , 2026
Attest:
~✓.i~
City Clerk
Councilmember Burrell introduced in writing, and moved for the adoption of
the following resolution, a resolution that the City of Fairhope approves the
procurement of inventory for Residential and Commercial Gas Meters for the Gas
Department to be purchased from Ed Young Sales Company, Inc. as Sole Source
Distributor ; exempt from formal bid pursuant to Code of Alabama 197 5, Section 41-
16-51 (b )(7). The total amount not-to-exceed $80,963.04 plus freight. Seconded by
Councilmember Robinson, motion passed unanimously by voice vote.
RESOLUTION NO. 578&-26
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF FAIRHOPE,
ALABAMA, That the City of Fairhope approves the procurement of inventory for Residential and
Commercial Gas Meters for the Gas Department to be purchased from Ed Young Sales Company, Inc.
as Sole Source Distributor; exempt from fonnal bid pursuant to Code of Alabama 1975 , Section 41-16-
51 (b )(7). The total amount not-to-exceed $80,963.04 plus :freight.
ADOPTED ON THIS 13TH DA
Attest:
/4:&JiaJ-
City Clerk
I
I
I
11328
13 April 2026
Counc ilmember Booth 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 PS26-023) for
New Sidewalk s along CR-13 from Sedgefie ld Dr. to Fox Hollow & Pecan Park to
Nichols Ave. to Sawgrass Cons ult ing, LLC.; that Mayor Sherry Su lli van is hereb y
authori zed to execute a Contract with Sawgrass Consulting , LLC . with a not-to
exceed amount of $25 ,000.00. Seconded by Councilmember Robinson , motion
passed unanimously by voice vote.
RESOLUTION NO. 5787-26
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF
FAIRHOPE, ALABAMA , as follows:
[1] That the City Counci l approves the se lection by Mayor Sherry Sullivan for
Professional Engineering Services for (RFQ PS26-023) for New Sidewalks along CR-
13 from Sedgefield Dr. to Fox Hollow & Pecan Park to Nichols Ave . to Sawgrass
Consulting , LLC ; and hereby authorizes Mayor Sherry Su lli van to execute a Contract
with Sawgrass Consulting , LLC with a not-to-exceed amount of $25 ,000.00.
DULY ADOPTED THIS 13TH DAY OF APRIL, 2026
J s Reid Conyers r.
Council President
Attest:
~;/41/aL, ISaA.ailks,'MM:c
City Clerk
Councilmember Robinson introduced in writing , and moved for the adoption
of the following resolution , a resolution that Mayor Sherry Su lli van is hereby
authorized to execute a Contract with Neel-Schaffer, Inc. for Professional
Construction Engineering and Inspection (CE&I) Services (RFQ PS26-020) for the
Construction of New Sidewalks along Parker Road with a not-to-exceed amount of
$36 ,892.58. Seconded by Counci lmember Gammon , motion passed unanimousl y by
voice vote. Councilmember Burrell said that this Agenda Item and Agenda Item No.
17 are both MPO Projects.
I
I
I
11329
13 April 2026
RESOLUTION NO. 5788-26
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF
FAIRHOPE, ALABAMA, as follows:
[I] That the City Council approves the selection by Mayor Sherry Sullivan for
Professional Construction Engineering and Inspection (CE&I) Services (RFQ PS26-
020) for the Construction of New Sidewalks along Parker Road to Neel-Schaffer , Inc ;
and hereby authorizes Mayor Sherry Sullivan to execute a Contract with a not-to
exceed amount of $36 ,892.58.
DULY ADOPTED THIS 13TH DAY OF APRIL 2026
Attest:
~/4~ isaA. s, MNIC
City Clerk
Councilmember Booth 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 Architectural and Engineering Services for
(RFQ PS26-022) for the James P. Nix Center West Porch/Promenade Repairs to
Cypress Coast Consulting; that Mayor Sherry Sullivan is hereby authorized to
execute a Contract with Cypress Coast Consulting with a not-to-exceed amount of
$8,961.25 ; and authorizes the Treasurer to transfer $8 ,961.25 from Adult Recreation -
Professional Services to Adult Recreation -Capital Improvements in the FY2026
Budget. Seconded by Councilmember Burrell , motion passed unanimously by voice
vote.
*
*
I
I
I
11330
13 April 2026
RESOLUTION NO. 5789-26
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF
FAIRHOPE, ALABAMA , as follows:
[1] That the City Council approves the selection by Mayor Sherry Sulli van for
Professional Architectural and Engineering Services for (RFQ PS26-022) for the
James P. Nix Center West Porch/Promenade Repairs to Cypress Coast Consulting ;
that Mayor Sherry Sullivan is hereby authorized to execute a Contract with Cypress
Coast Consulting with a not-to-exceed amount of $8,961.25; and authorizes the
Treasurer to transfer $8,961.25 from Adult Recreation -Professional Services to
Adult Recreation -Capital Improvements in the FY2026 Budget.
DULY ADOPTED THIS 13TH DAY OF APRIL 2026
Attest:
Councilmember Booth 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 Pyro Productions Inc. for a Professional Consultant for
(RFQ PS26-021) Design and Production of Fireworks Display for the 4th of July
2026 with a not-to-exceed amount of $40 ,000.00; pursuant to Co de of Alabama,
"Pyrotechnic Shooter Law." Seconded by Councilmember Burrell , motion passed
unanimously by voice vote.
*
*
*
I
I
I
11331
13 April 2026
RESOLUTION NO. 5790-26
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF FAIRHOPE,
ALABAMA , hat Mayor Sherry Sullivan is hereby authorized to execute a Contract with Pyro
Productions Inc . for a Professional Consultant for (RFQ PS26-02 l) Design and Production of
Fireworks Display for the 4th of July 2026 with a not-to-exceed amount of $40 ,000 .00 ; pursuant to
Code of Alabama , "Pyrotechnic Shooter Law".
DULY ADOPTED THIS 13TH DAY O:.>-<r'-'--'-"e;;,.
Attest:
~
City Clerk
Councilmember Burrell introduced in writing, and moved for the adoption of
the following resolution, a resolution that the City Council approves Contract
Amendment No. 4 for (Bid No . 25-008) Pest Control Annual Contract with Wayne's
Pest Control Services LLC with an additional not-to-exceed annual amount of
$858.00; and authorizes Mayor Sherry Sullivan to execute contract amendment. The
new contract total with a not-to-exceed annual amount of $14 ,426 .68. Additionally,
there is an initial fee of $144.00 . Seconded by Councilmember Robinson , motion
passed unanimously by voice vote.
RESOLUTION NO. 5791-26
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF FAIRHOPE,
ALABAMA , That the City Council approve s Contract Amendment No . 4 for (Bid No . 25-008) Pest
Control Annual Contract with Wayne 's Pe st Control Services LLC with an additional not-to-exceed
amount of $858 .00 ; and authorizes Mayor Sherry Sullivan to execute contract amendment. Th e new
contract total with a not-to-exceed annual amount of$14 ,426.68. Additionally, there is an initial fee of
$144 .00.
DULY ADOPTED THIS 13TH DAY OF APRIL 2026
Attest:
I
I
I
1133 2
13 April 2026
Councilmember Burrell introduced in writing , and mo ved for the adopti on of
the following resolution , a re solution to award (Bid No . 26-004-2022-PWI-004) t o
Roy Lewis Construction Corporation for City of Fairhope's Hurricane Safe Room
with a bid proposal not-to-e xceed $1 ,891 ,800.00. Seconded by Counci lmemb er
Robinson , motion passed unanimously by voice vote .
RESOLUTION NO. 5792-26
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF FAIRHOPE ,
ALABAMA , as follow s:
[ 1] That the City of Fairhope did reque st , rec e ive, and open bid s fo r (Bid N o. 26 -004-2 022-
PWI-004) for the C ity of Fairhop e First Resp onder 's Hurricane Safe Ro om .
[2] At the appointed time and plac e, th e followin g bid s were o pen ed and tabul ated as foll ows:
EUGl!ll BIOOIR/CONTUCTOII llc,nstNo.
T'mt81d
RtctMCI BldSutotv
A~tRtalptol Addorlltdu<t
AddtndJ 1-•
Buelid AdjuutdB.ase8id RemW
-COnstnlC1ioll 5'5'l 1:59PM X X s s 2,041,974.00 s l,1)43.974.00
Syamot"tConstruction,lnc 39'3< t·5'PM X X s 30,000.00 s l)0l.082.00 I l ,lll,08l.OO
TnbContnctirc.k 55371 1:55PM X X I s l,1)80.IIXI.OO I l,081).000.00
GAf(OmJNnlH 5958 1 1.SlPMI X I s s l,9TIOO'.l.00 s 1,971,0CO.OO O.,,t fold1001,d"""°"'
-.~• n-ned bv hlm OPr\On,a!l\t.
Emplr, lulldtn Group 44829 I.SOPM I ' 1$ s U'B.704.61 s l ,l93,704 .61
foit,ope a.~eo,np,ny 60931 l :lll'M X X $ s l,'186.il'l.OO I 1,986,679.00
Roylewis CoMtNttion 859) 1:54PM X X s iH000.00). I 1 !5'.80000 s 1.89\,80000 lowe~tSidde·
Fukn,m Coftstn.ictio,i Group 48001 1.48PM X ' I 111./00.00I I 1,175txll 00 I 2.!~2.800.00
rllldlt~ Still b:JPM X X I I l.040J)XIOO I 2.tl<0,000 00
TheGrttn ·~-~ny llll.5 l:'OPM X I I s l ,4SO.IIX).00 s 1,450.IIXI.OO
RMOt>slt~Co. 57048 ISoPM ' ' s 1101,0l'lOOt S 1,400,000 00 5 l l'l7.971.00 i I
[3] After evaluatin g th e bid propo sal s with the required bid specification s, Ro y Lew is
Construction Corporation is now awarded (Bid No . 26-004-202 2 -PWI-004) for the City of
Fairho pe First Re sponder's Hurrican e Safe Room with a bid propo sal not-to-excee d
$1 ,891 ,800 .00.
ADOPTED ON THIS 13TH DAY OF APRIL 2 02 6
Atte st:
~~ ~ks ,
City Cle k
I
I
I
11333
13 April 2026
Councilmember Gammon introduced in writing , and moved for the adoption
of the following resolution , a resolution that the City Council hereby approve s and
authorizes Mayor Sherry Sullivan to execute a Memorandum of Agreement between
the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency and the City of Fairhope Police Department
to establish a joint multi-agency working group known as the Alabama Internet
Crimes Against Children Task Force. Seconded by Councilmember Burrell , motion
passed unanimously by voice vote.
RESOLUTION NO. 5793-26
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF
FAIRHOPE, ALABAMA , That the City Council hereby appro ves and authorizes
Mayor Sherry Sullivan to execute a Memorandum of Agreement between the
Alabama Law Enforcement Agency and the City of Fairhope Police Department to
establish a joint multi-agency working group known as the Alabama Internet Crimes
Against Children Task Force .
ADOPTED ON THIS 13TH DAY OF APRIL , 2026
Attest:
~
City Clerk
Councilmember Burrell introduced in writing , and moved for the adoption of
the following resolution , a resolution that the City of Fairhope has voted to appro ve
the procurement of the installation of fiber optic cabling in the Police Facility from
Network Cabling Services , Inc.; and authorizes procurement based on the option
allowed by the Code of Alabama 1975 , Section 41-16-51(15). The cost will not-to
exceed $2 ,950.00 . Seconded by Councilmember Gammon , motion passed
unanimously by voice vote.
I
I
I
11334
13 April 2026
RESOLUTION NO. 5794-26
BE IT RESOLVED BY TIIE GOVERNING BODY OF TIIE CITY OF
FAIRHOPE, ALABAMA, as follows:
[1] That the City of Fairhope has voted to approve the procurement of the installation of
fiber optic cabling in the Police Facility from Network Cabling Services , Inc.; and
authorizes procurement based on the option allowed by the Code of Alabama 1975 ,
Section 41-16-51(15). The cost will not-to-exceed $2 ,950.00.
ADOPTED ON THIS 13TH DAY OF APRIL , 2026
Attest:
City Clerk
Councilmember Burrell introduced in writing, and moved for the adoption of
the following resolution , a resolution to award (Bid No. 26-036-2026-REC-l 00) to
SiteOne Landscape Supply, LLC for Barnwell Youth Football Improvements -Lesco
CarbonPro-G or Equivalent with a bid proposal not-to-exceed $7 ,185.00. Seconded
by Councilmember Robinson , motion passed unanimously by voice vote.
RESOLUTION NO. 5795-26
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 bid for (Bid No . 2 6-036-2026-
REC-100) for Barnwell Youth Football Improvements -Lesco CarbonPro-G or Equivalent
for the City of Fairhope Recreation Department.
[2] At the appointed time and place , the following bid was opened and tabulated a s follows:
Barnwell Youth Football Improvements
Lesco CarbonPro-G or Equivalent
I
I
I
11335
13 April 2026
[3] After evaluating the bid propo sa ls with the required bid specification s, SiteOne Land scape
Supply, LLC , with a bid propo sal not-to-exceed $7 ,185.00 , is now awarded the bid for
Barnwell Youth Football Improvements -Lesco CarbonPro-G or Equivalent.
ADOPTED ON THJS 13TH DAY OF APRI L 2026
Attest:
Li~J~
City Clerk
Councilmember Gammon 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 RFQ 2026-REC-100-A to Barnwell Youth Football
Improvements -Pearl Valley RPM Accelerator or Equivalent to Green Point Ag for a
not-to-exceed cost of $6 ,600.00. Per the Code of Alabama 1975 , Section 4 l-16-
50(b )( 4). Seconded by Councilmember Burrell , motion passed unanimously by voic e
vote.
RESOLUTION NO. 5796-26
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF FAIRHOPE ,
ALABAMA , That the City of Fairhope approves the award of the Request for Quote s for
RFQ 2026-REC-l 00-A to Barnwell Youth Football Improvements -Pearl Valle y RPM
Accelerator or Equivalent to Green Point Ag for a not-to-e xceed cost of $6 ,600 .00. Per the
Code of Alabama 1975 , Section 41-16-50(b)(4).
DULY ADOPTED ON THIS 13TH DAY OF APRIL , 2 026
Attest:
I
I
I
11336
13 April 2026
Councilmember Burrell introduced in writing, and moved for the adoption of
the following resolution, a resolution that the City Council authori zes and approves
the addition of one (1) temporary Director of Golf Operations /Golf Professional
position to the FY2026 Budget to align with the retirement of the incumbent who will
work with and train their replacement. This will be beneficial to the City as well as
the new employee. The temporary position will expire at the end of the 2026 Fiscal
Year. Seconded by Councilmember Booth, motion passed unanimously by voice vote .
RESOLUTION NO. 5797-26
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF FAIRHOPE,
ALABAMA, That the City Council authorizes and approves the addition of one (1) temporary
Director of Golf Operations/Golf Professional position to the FY2026 Budget to align with the
retirement of the incumbent who will work with and train their replacement. This will be
beneficial to the City as well as the new employee. The temporary position will expire at the
end of the 2026 Fiscal Year.
ADOPTED THIS 13TH DAY OF APRIL 2026
ATTEST:
Councilmember Booth introduced in writing, and moved for the adoption of
the following resolution, a resolution that the City Council authorizes and approves
the hiring of two (2) new Sanitation Equipment Operator III positions to allow the
current Sanitation Equipment Operators, who are retiring May 1, 2026 and June 1,
2026 respectively, to work with and train the new employees prior to their leaving .
This will be beneficial to the City as well as the new hires. The temporary positions
will expire upon each of the retirements as listed. Seconded by Counci lm ember
Robinson, motion passed unanimously by voice vote.
I
I
I
11337
13 April 2026
RESOLUTION NO. 5798-26
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF
FAIRHOPE, ALABAMA, That the City Council authorizes and approves the hiring
of two (2) new Sanitation Equipment Operator III positions to allow the current
Sanitation Equipment Operators , who are retiring May 1, 2026 and June 1, 2026
respectively, to work with and train the new employees prior to their leaving. This
will be beneficial to the City as well as the new hires. The temporary positions will
expire upon each of the retirements as listed.
ADOPTED THIS 13TH DAY OF APRIL 2026
ATTEST:
City Clerk
Councilmember Robinson introduced in writing , and moved for the adoption
of the following resolution , a resolution that the City Council approves Contract
Amendment No. 1 for (Bid No. 25-042) for City Employee Uniform Shirts Annual
Contract with Van Horn Miller Enterprises d/b/a Deep South Apparel for an
additional item of a Back Logo for a cost not-to-exceed $1.25 each ; and authorizes
Mayor Sherry Sullivan to execute contract amendment. The contract total will remain
the same with a not-to-exceed annual amount of $100,000.00. Seconded by
Councilmember Booth, motion passed unanimously by voice vote .
*
*
*
11338
13 April 2026
RESOLUTION NO. 5799-26
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF FAIRHOPE,
ALABAMA, That the City Council approves Contract Amendment No. 1 (Bid No. 25-042)
for City Employee Uniform Shirts Annual Contract with Van Hom Miller Enterprises d/b/a
Deep South Apparel for an additional item of a Back Logo for a cost not-to-exceed $1.25
each; and authorizes Mayor Sherry Sullivan to execute contract amendment. The contract
total will remain the same with a not-to-exceed annual amount of $100,000.00.
ADOPTED ON THJS 13TH DAY OF APRIL 2026
Attest:
~:~
City Clerk
Councilmember Burrell introduced in writing, and moved for the adoption of
the following resolution, a resolution that the City Council authorizes and directs the
Mayor to execute and deliver, on behalf of the City, a term sheet with the Lender
respecting the Warrant. Seconded by Councilmember Booth, motion passed
unanimously by voice vote.
RESOLUTION NO. 5800-26
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF FAIRHOPE,
ALABAMA, That the City Council authorizes and directs the Mayor to execute and deliver,
on behalf of the City, a term sheet with the Lender respecting the Warrant. (The wording for
this resolution can be found at the end of the minutes).
DULY ADPOTED ON THIS 13TH DAY OF APRIL 2026
f2_J
Attest:
I
I
I
11339
13 April 2026
Councilmember Burrell introduced in writing, and moved for the adoption of
the following resolution, a resolution that the City Council hereby authorizes the City
Treasurer to reimburse itself from warrant issue proceeds for planning the design ,
construction, and financing of various capital improvements to the water works plant
and distribution system and the sanitary sewer system. Seconded by Councilmember
Robinson, motion passed unanimously by voice vote.
RESOLUTION NO. 5801-26
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council (the "Council") of the City of Fairhope , Alabama (the
"City"), as follows:
Section 1. Findings. The City has ascertained and does hereby find and declare as follows :
(a) The City is in the process of planning the design , construction , and financing of certain
various capital improvements to the water works plant and distribution system and the sanitary
sewer system of the City (collectively the "Improvements"); and
(b) The City intends to issue , in one or more series of General Obligation and/or Utility
Revenue Warrants in the approximate aggregate principal amount of $75 ,000,000 (collectively the
"Warrants"), for the purpose of paying a portion of the costs of acquiring , providing, equipping ,
and constructing the Improvements and paying the costs of issuing the Warrants ; and
( c) The City expects to issue the Warrants during the second halfof calendar year 2026 ; and
(d) Prior to issuance of the Warrants , the City expects to incur certain costs and make certain
expenditures out of the general fund of the City in connection with the Improvements ; and
(e) The City expects to allocate to itself, from the proceeds of the Warrants , up to $15 ,000 ,000
of such proceeds to reimburse the City for the expenditures made prior to the date of issuance of the
Warrants.
Section 2. Official Intent. The City hereby declares its official intent to allocate a portion
of the proceeds of the Warrants to reimburse the general fund of the City for expenditures incurred
after the date that is no more than sixty (60) days prior to the date of the adoption of thi s resolution , but
prior to the issuance of the Warrants , in connection with the acquisition , provision , equipping , and
construction of the Improvements . This resolution is being adopted pursuant to the requirements of the
Internal Revenue Code of 1986 , as amended, and Treasury Regulations Section I . I 50-2(e)
promulgated thereunder.
ATTEST:
ADOPTED THIS 13TH DAY OF APRIL, 2026
CITY OF FAIRHOPE
A Municipal Corporation
~Jl/4L
City Cler
I
I
I
11340
13 April 2026
Councilmember Burrell introduced in writing , and moved for the adoption of
the following resolution , a resolution to authorize the Treasurer to complete a FY2026
Budget transfer for the Water Department from System Improvement-Distribution to
Maintenance-Plants/Wells in the amount of $200 ,000 .00 for well repairs. Seconded
by Councilmember Booth , motion passed unanimously by voice vote.
RESOLUTION NO. 5802-26
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF FAIRHOPE,
ALABAMA , To authorize the Treasurer to complete a FY2026 Budget transfer for the
Water Department from System Improvement-Distribution to Maintenance-Plants/Well s
in the amount of $200 ,000 .00 for well repairs .
Attest :
City Clerk
DULY ADPOTED ON THIS 13TH DAY OF APRIL 2026
Jame
Coun
Councilmember Gammon moved to approve the recommendation from th e
Street & Traffic Committee for additional signal lights , if needed , with left tum
signals for downtown . Seconded by Councilmember Booth , motion passed
unanimously by voice vote .
Councilmember Robinson moved to approve the recommendation from the
Recreation Board that the City Council accepts the most recent Phase One
recommendations from Gonzalez-Strength & Associates as the final requirements of
GSA's contract with the City of Fairhope. Seconded by Councilmember Booth ,
motion passed unanimously by voice vote .
City Council re viewed an application for a Specialty Retailer of Consumable
Hemp Products by Mel issa B. Lane , Lane Beckner LLC , d/b /a Kathy's Package Store ,
18153 Wright Blvd ., Fairhope , Alabama 36532. Councilmember Burrell mo ved to
approve the issuance of the license. Seconded by Councilmember Booth , motion
passed by the following voice votes: AYE -Burrell , Conyers , Robinson , and Booth.
NAY-Gammon.
I
I
I
11341
13 April 2026
City Council reviewed an application for a Special Events License by Thomas
Bratton McGregor, Bottles Up Mobile Inc . d/b /a Bottles Up Mobile , Eastern Shore
Art Center event on May 7, 2026 , at 401 Oak St., Fairhope , Alabama 36532.
Councilmember Robinson moved to approve the issuance of the license. Seconded by
Councilmember Booth , motion passed unanimously by voice vote.
The following individuals spoke during Public Participation for Non-Agenda
Items:
1) Lou Siemer, 116 Easton Circle , addressed the City Council and thanked the Mayor
and City Council for what they do for the City. He asked about the debt and bonds
that the City has now. Mr. Siemer said Councilmember Burrell is like a "hawk" and
that is good. Councilmember Burrell said we have a 1.2% loan and earning 3% on
our money. City Treasurer Kim Creech explained the new loan , the City 's debt , and
answered any questions if needed. Council President Conyers stated we must do a
bond issue or a loan for critical infrastructure .
2) Rebecca Titford , 553 Marsim Drive , addressed the City Council regarding the
moratorium and when it ends. She mentioned heritage size trees being cut
down; and property being clear cut. She asked if everyone had to abide by the
Tree Ordinance. Mayor Sullivan mentioned property rights of homeowners.
She was told the City cannot do anything on private property.
3) Mayor Sullivan announced that City Clerk Lisa Hanks made copies of the
April 20, 2026 Special City Council Meeting Agenda and put those on the
back table.
Councilmember Robinson moved to adjourn the meeting. Seconded by
Councilmember Booth , motion passed unanimously by voice vote.
There being no further business to come before the City Council , the meeting
was duly adjourned at 6:53 p.m.
td:fti/!~
City Clerk