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Home My WebLink About06-08-2026 City Council Meeting Minutes11390 STATE OF ALABAMA X COUNTY OF BALDWIN X 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. 8 June 2026. Present were Council President Pro Tempore lack Burrell, Councilmembers: Joshua Gammon, Jay Robinson, and Andrea Booth, City Attorney Marcus E. McDowell, and City Clerk Lisa A. Hanks. Council President Jimmy Conyers and Mayor Sherry Sullivan were absent. There being a quorum present, Council President Pro Tempore Burrell called the meeting to order at 6:06 p.m.; and introduced Mike Turner who is a member of the Unity on the Eastern Shore Church. He retired and moved to Fairhope in 2007 after 27 yews as a Federal Law Enforcement Executive. He is internationally recognized as a poet and songwriter, was the Alabama Poet of the Year in 2025, is the President of the Pensters Writing Group here in Fairhope, and is President Elect of the Alabama Poetry Association. The invocation was given by Mike Turner of the Unity on the Eastern Shore Church, and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Councilmember Robinson moved to approve minutes of the May 26, 2026, regular meeting; and minutes of the May 26, 2026, work session. Seconded by Councilmember Booth, motion passed unanimously by voice vote. Council President Pro Tempore Burrell also recognized Pam Caudill, who accompanied Mr. Turner, and has given a lot of her time, efforts, and talents the City. Council President Pro Tempore Burrell said she served with him on the Airport Authority for many years; and appreciates her service to the City. Councilmember Gammon thanked City Treasurer Kim Creech for her report; and commented that revenues have increased by 60 % since 2018. Councilmember Gammon said he would like to meet with her and go over the numbers in more detail. He said there have been a lot changes the last few years; and look forward to my engagement with you. He said there may be some potential changes. Councilmember Robinson announced there are some Fairhope Baseball Teams playing for District Championship. He said SU is playing in Fairhope; and 7U and 11 U are playing as well. Council President Pro Tempore Burrell announced the Fairhope Airport Authority meeting on Tuesday at 5:00 p.m. 11391 8 June 2026 Councilmember Robinson introduced in writing an ordinance to Approve an Application from Mary Lee Matzenger for a Franchise Agreement for Teaching Tennis Lessons at the Mike Ford Tennis Center. Due to lack of a motion for immediate consideration, this ordinance will layover until the June 22, 2026 City Council meeting. He asked for the City Council to meet with Mayor Sullivan and with Tennis Professional Tomas Catar to discuss this matter. Councilmember Robinson introduced in writing an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 953 and Ordinance No. 1658; and Repealing and Replacing Ordinance No. 1745; and Amending Chapter 21, Article Ill, Water, Replacing Section 21-32 Connection Fees and Expenses, Fairhope Code of Ordinances with an effective date of August 1, 2026. Councilmember Gammon said for all new or unpaid applications. Councilmember Robinson restated "with an effective date of August 1, 2026 for all new or unpaid applications." Due to lack of a motion for immediate consideration, this ordinance will layover until the June 22, 2026 City Council meeting. Councilmember Gammon introduced in writing an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 953 and Ordinance No. 1657; and Repealing and Replacing Ordinance No. 1746; and Amending Chapter 21, Article IV, Sewer, Replacing Section 21-52 Connection Requirements and Connection Fees, Fairhope Code of Ordinances with an effective date of August 1, 2026 for all new or unpaid applications. Due to lack of a motion for immediate consideration, this ordinance will layover until the June 22, 2026 City Council meeting. Councilmember Gammon introduced in writing, and moved for the adoption of the following resolution, a resolution that the City of Fairhope gratefully accepts the Statutory Warranty Deed from Daniel Realty Company, LLC for the Water Tower Site property and a 30' Access and Utility Easement; and authorizes Mayor Sherry Sullivan to sign any documents necessary to complete the transfer. Seconded by Councilmember Robinson, motion passed unanimously by voice vote. RESOLUTION NO.5837-26 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FAIRHOPE, ALABAMA, That the City of Fairhope gratefully accepts the Statutory Warranty Deed from Daniel Realty Company, LLC to the City of Fairhope, Alabama, for the Water Tower Site property and a 30' Access and Utility Easement, and authorizes Mayor Sherry Sullivan to sign any documents necessary to complete the transfer The description of the property to -wit: TOWER PARCEL BEGINNING AT A CAPPED REBAR (FAIRHOPE) AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 1, WAGONER ACRES, AS RECORDED ON SLIDE 1916-B OF THE RECORD IN THE OFFICE OF THE JUDGE OF PROBATE, BALDWIN COUNTY, ALABAMA; THENCE RUN SOUTH 000-13'-03" WESTALONG THE 11392 8 June 2026 WEST LINE OF SAID LOT 1 A DISTANCE OF 208.71 FEET TO A CAPPED REBAR (WATTIER); THENCE RUN SOUTH 890-48'-19" WEST A DISTANCE OF 208.71 FEET TO A CAPPED REBAR (WATTIER); THENCE RUN NORTH 000-13'-03" EAST A DISTANCE OF 208.71 FEET TO A CAPPED REBAR (WATTIER); THENCE RUN NORTH 890-48'-19" EAST A DISTANCE OF 208.71 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. THE DESCRIBED PARCEL CONTAINS 1.00 ACRE, MORE OR LESS. 30' ACCESS & UTILITY EASEMENT COMMENCING AT A CAPPED REBAR (FAIRHOPE) AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 1, WAGONER ACRES, AS RECORDED ON SLIDE 1916-B OF THE RECORD IN THE OFFICE OF THE JUDGE OF PROBATE, BALDWIN COUNTY, ALABAMA; THENCE RUN SOUTH 000-1 Y-03" WEST ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOT 1 A DISTANCE OF 208.71 FEET TO A CAPPED REBAR (WATTIER) AT THE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PARCEL, THENCE CONTINUE SOUTH 000-13'-03" WEST ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOT 1 A DISTANCE OF 430 74 FEET TO A 1/2" REBAR AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT 1 AND THE NORTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF WAGONER ROAD (60' R/W); THENCE RUN SOUTH 890-46'-52" WEST A DISTANCE OF 30.00 FEET; THENCE RUN NORTH 000-13'-03" EAST AND PARALLEL WITH THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOT 1 A DISTANCE OF 43075 FEET; THENCE RUN NORTH 890-48'-19" EAST A DISTANCE OF 30.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. THE DESCRIBED PARCEL CONTAINS 0.30 ACRE, MORE OR LESS. ADOPTED ON THIS 8TH DAY OF JUNE, 2026 0}RP_. ,iOR �_.. Attest: FWkAwWAwr1A .sTir I Councilmember Gammon 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 a contract for Professional Services for closing costs and title insurance on the Water Tower Site Property and 30' Access and Utility Easement from Daniel Realty Company, LLC Land Transfer with Kopesky & Britt, LLC with a cost not -to -exceed $5,000.00. Seconded by Councilmember Booth, motion passed unanimously by voice vote. 11393 8 June 2026 RESOLUTION NO.5838-26 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF FAHOIOPE, ALABAMA, That the City Council hereby authorizes Mayor Sherry Sullivan to execute a contract for Professional Services for closing costs and title insurance on the Water Tower Site Property and 30' Access and Utility Easement from Daniel Realty Company, LLC Land Tnmsfer with Kopesky & Bring LLC with a coal not-tc-exoeed $5,000.00. DULY ADOPTED THIS 8TH DAY OF JUNE 2026 l ack Burrell, Council Pre dent Pro Tempore �P�i7r:-Rit1LSM� 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 Engineering Services for (RFQ PS26.027) for the Pecan Watershed Drainage Improvements - Phase 2 to JADE Consulting, 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. RESOLUTION NO.5839-26 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF FAIRIIOPE, ALABAMA, That the City Council approves the selection by Mayor Sherry Sullivan for Professional Engineering Services for (RFQ PS26-027) for the Pecan Watershed Drainage Improvements — Phase 2 to JADE Consulting, LLC; and hereby authorize Mayor Sullivan to negotiate the not -to -exceed fee to be approved by Council. DULY ADOPTED THIS ><TH DAY OF JJN , 2026 ack Bu�y(f/ Council P iderret nt Pro Tempore .r. cI== �. r 11394 8 June 2026 Councilmember Booth introduced in writing, and moved for the adoption of the following resolution, a resolution to award (Bid No. 26-037-2026-PWD-008) to HCL Contracting, LLC for City -Wide Road Repair, Resurfacing & Striping Project with a bid proposal not -to -exceed $638,343.51; and to authorize the City Treasurer to record Transfer In — Gas Tax Fund in the amount of $25,243.51. Seconded by Councilmember Robinson, motion passed unanimously by voice vote. RESOLUTION NO. 5940-26 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF FAHZHOPE, ALABAMA, as follows: [ 1 ] That the City of Fairbope did request, receive, and open bids to procure services for (Bid No. 26-037-2026-PWD-008) for City -Wide Road Repair & Striping Project for the Engineering and Public Works Departments at 555 South Section Street, City of Fairhope offices, Fairhope, Alabama. [2] At the appointed time and place, bids were received and tabulated as follows: Please see attached Bid Tabulation for City -Wide Road Repair, Resurfacing & Striping Project [3) After evaluating the bids with required specifications, HCL Contracting, LLC is now awarded (Bid No. 26-037-2026-PWD-008) for City -Wide Road Repair, Resurfacing & Striping Project for the Engineering and Public Works Departments with a bid proposal not -to -exceed $638,343.51; and to authorize the City Treasurer to record Transfer In - Gas Tax Fund in the amount of $25,243.51. DULY ADOPTED THIS 6TH DAY OF JUNE, 2026 ck Burro Council President Pro Tempore Attest: 4Aqwnks, MMC City Clerk 11395 8 Junc 2026 Chy a F11Xwp OW T.EuYWn eaM xemr.Wr.Fwo-we FmxWe CWr n iWw., n..aWnw• aua:.a FWpa oF...a: Ilw+an, xora+o W w. WO,,..�ww r Yr4G. . r . n+.Wlw IlaW.x W 41 -.mW... ne.m W I+I,m W u.elvl .w 419 L F d.�,..w.eW.. 1m.woee w.wW+n .. I+mWW WmIuw 4440M.r ..� 14171 F Im.oe W we.w'i.a .w.mr SWLFnaa.wa I+mo..a .�memw 0.1"13 m.Wm W 21W a:.. ...:..d....:...w. I07.731r W Wo.W Wv+®a num+l u. W... w.ma .:..........:.W.aW...�......�.�.,�. WY.n Mw " WW..W t tie�.r.evar. nn m.+..m ns.. wnw W.W.. I1910am m_taoew •• WgIWW I+rxw]e IIV]!.n [yp.uwwl.w.e.uwnene:e u:wn. WTaY WYW.J MRWn RryYx IYeunnl.YlYW: Councilmember Robinson introduced in writing, and moved for the adoption of the following resolution, a resolution that the City of Fairhope approves the procurement of a new sanitation truck that is on Sourcewell (Contract #110223- NWY) with Sansom Equipment Company and therefore does not have to be let out for bid. The total amount not -to -exceed $221,950.00. This purchase will replace a vehicle that was totaled in an accident. A claim was filed with insurance. Seconded by Councilmember Gammon, motion passed unanimously by voice vote. 11396 8 June 2026 RESOLUTION NO. 5841-26 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF FAIRHOPE, Ai ABAMA That the City of Fairhope approves the pinumement of a new sanitation truck that is m on Sccewell (Contract #110223-NWY) with Sansorn Equipment Company and therefore does not have to be let out for bid. The total amount not-toexcxed $221,950.00. This purchase will replace a vehicle that was totaled in an accident. A claim was filed with insurance. ADOPTED ON THIS 8TH DAY OF NNE, 2026 =e urre Council President Pro Tempore Attest: A,lh4s,MMCLhA� City Clerk Councilmember Booth 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 a Durham Primary Metering Cabinet to Gresco for a not - to -exceed cost of $44,680.00 plus shipping and handling. Seconded by Councilmember Gammon, motion passed unanimously by voice vote. RESOLUTION NO.5842-26 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF FAMROPE, ALABAMA, That the City of Fahhope approves the award of the Request for Quotes for a Durham Primary Metering Cabinet to Gresco for a not -to -exceed cost of $44,690.00 plus shipping and handling. DULY ADOPTED ON THIS 8TH DAY OF NNE, 2026 Burre�� Council President Pro Tempore Attest: a A. s'mw City Clerk 11397 8 June 2026 Councilmember Gammon introduced in writing, and moved for the adoption of the following resolution, a resolution that the City Council approves Contract Amendment No. 1 for (RFQ PS26-021) for Design and Production of Fireworks Display for the 4th of July 2026 with Pyro Productions Inc. with an additional not -to - exceed amount of $3,000.00; and authorizes Mayor Sherry Sullivan to execute the contract amendment. The new contract total is not -to -exceed $43,000.00. The City also approves payment of $1,500.00 (50% of additional cost) upon execution of contract amendment. Seconded by Councilmember Robinson, motion passed unanimously by voice vote. RESOLUTION NO. 5843-26 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF FAIRHOPE, ALABAMA, as follows: [1] That the City Council approves Contract Amendment No. 1 for (RFQ PS26-021) for Design and Production of Fireworks Display for the 4th of July 2026 with Pyro' Productions Inc. with an additional not -to -exceed amount of $3,000.00; and authorizes Mayor Sherry Sullivan to execute the contract amendment. The new contract total is not -to -exceed $43,000.00. The City also approves payment of $1,500.00 (50% of additional cost) upon execution of contract amendment. DULY ADOPTED THIS 8TH DAY OF TUNE 2026 Burrell Council Pr ident Pro Tempore Attest: sa s� City Councilmember Gammon introduced in writing, and moved for the adoption of the following resolution, a resolution that the City of Fairhope authorizes the Mayor to submit a letter to Energy Southeast, Inc. requesting a total of $30,000.00 through Community Development Grants: $3,000.00 to be used for an America's 250th Anniversary Fireworks Finale; $20,000.00 to be used for operating an Entrepreneurial Development Center ("Hatch"); and the remaining $7,000.00 to be determined. Seconded by Councilmember Robinson, motion passed unanimously by voice vote. 11398 8 June 2026 RESOLUTION NO. %44-26 WHEREAS, the City of Fairhope is in the process of completing its "Fourth of July Fireworks Display" and is desirous to add an America's 250th Anniversary Finale: and WHEREAS, the City of Fairhope is desirous to continue its partnership with the Baldwin Community and Economic Foundation the 5010 amr of the Baldwin County Economic Development Alliance. the University of Alabama, and Coastal Alabama Community College to operate an Entrepreneurial Development Center ("Hatch") in space soon to be located in the K-I Center Building: and WHEREAS, there is funding available for said projects through Community Development Grants from Energy Southeast, Inc. f/k/a Alabama Municipal Electric Authority (AMEA) with a total grant amount of $30,000.00: and WHEREAS, the Energy Southeast grant does not require a match, but does require a letter requesting the grants with an outline of the purpose and intended community/economic development project, program, anrbor initiative. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF FAIRHOPE, ALABAMA, that the City of Fairhope authorizes the Mayor to submit a letter to Energy Southeast, Inc. requesting a total of $30.000.00 through Community Development Grants: S3.000.00 to be used for an America's 2501h Anniversary Fireworks Finale; $20k000.00 to be used for operating an Entrepreneurial Development Center (" Hatch" ): and the retraining S7.000.00 to be determined. DULY ADOPTED THIS 8TH DAY OF JUNE, 2026 Burrell Council President Pro Tempore Attest: Council President Pro Ternpowe asked Councilmember Robinson if he was recommending Council President Conyers. Councilmember Robinson replied yes, he recommends Council President Jimmy Conyers for the Election Committee Representative. 11399 8 June 2026 Councilmember Booth introduced in writing, and moved for the adoption of the following resolution, a resolution that the City Council hereby appoints Council President Jimmy Conyers to sen a as the City of Fairhope's Energy Southeast Election Committee Representative. Seconded by Councilmember Robinson, motion passed unanimously by voice vote. RESOLUTION NO. 5945-26 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF FAIRHOPE, ALABAMA. that Councilmember Jimmv Convers of the City of Fairhope is hereby appointed to serve as the City of Fairhope's Energy Southeast Election Committee Representative. ADOPTED THIS STH DAY OF JUNE, 2026 ck Burrell Council Pr [dent Pro Tempore Attest: tsa AA. H C City Clerk Councilmember Robinson moved to adjourn the meeting. Seconded by Councilmember Gammon, motion passed unanimously by voice vote. There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was duly adjourned at 6:29 p.m. 7 Burrell, ncil President to Tempore isa A. anks, Gt . City Clerk