HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-12-2021 Work Session Meeting MinutesST ATE OF ALABAMA
COUNTY OF BALDWIN
) (
) (
The City Council met in a Work Session
at 4:30 p.m., Fairhope Municipal Complex Council Chamber,
161 North Section Street, Fairhope , Alabama 36532,
on Monday , 12 April 2021.
Present were Council President Jack Burrell , Councilmembers: Corey Martin,
Jimmy Conyers, Jay Robinson, and Kevin Boone, Mayor Sherry Sullivan, City
Attorney Marcus E. McDowell, and City Clerk Lisa A. Hanks.
Council President Burrell called the meeting to order at 4:34 p.m.
The following topics were discussed :
• The first item on the Agenda was the Working Waterfront Team Presentation. Mayor
Sullivan commented they reopened public participation and input ; and received close
to 400 comments. She introduced Brandon Bias , Planner for Goodwyn Mills
Cawood; and said this is a conceptual idea only with handicap accessibility, repair of
bulkhead and seawall, new fountain, and pier upgrades . He said we must meet the
deadline or repay funds; and must do what funds were granted for.
Mr. Bias reviewed the timetab le for project; and then went over the "Conceptual Idea
for the Fairhope Working Waterfront" and answered questions from the City
Council. Mayor Sullivan said we need to adopt a resolution approving the conceptual
idea and scope of work.
• The Presentation of Proposed Project for USA's Medical Building and Possible
Surgery Center was next on the Agenda. Owen Bailey, CEO for USA Health ,
addressed the City Council and presented the Mapp Family Campus. He commented
there will be teaching and care on the campus; and will be on the Southeast comer of
Highway 181 and Highway l 04. Mr. Bailey stated the property was a donation from
Louis and Melinda Mapp .
Louis Mapp addressed the City Council and commented his family has a keen
int erest in healthcare. Mr. Mapp said it is amazing what health care workers do at
these facilities .
Mr. Bailey explained that first building will be the Professional Building for USA
Specialists, Doctors ' offices , MRI, Nutrition , Laboratory, community spaces, and
education spaces. The second building will be the Ambulatory Building/Facility for a
Surgery Center. Councilmember Martin mentioned diabetes and nutrition for healthy
eating. Council President Burrell questioned teaching and doctors/professors with
new techniques. He said this would be great for the area. Mr. Bailey commented we
will be providing care, education, and research .
Monday, April 12, 2021
Page -2-
• Building Director Erik Cortinas addressed the City Council and discussed the
Presentation of the Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan which includes Mobile,
Baldwin, Escambia, and Washington Counties. He commented this plan helps with
the NRCS projects for erosion control and the FEMA deadline is May 1, 2021.
Council President Burrell questioned the changes in the Plan . Mr. Cortinas explained
it builds each time base on damages seen.
• The Presentation by the Fairhope Volunteer Fire Department was presented by their
Treasurer Mark Poillucci. (See attached Power Point Presentation titled "Fairhope
Volunteer Fire Department Business Plan 2021 ") Council President Burrell said these
fire fighters go through the same training as full-time fire fighters. Mr. Poillucci
mentioned a new truck takes about 12 to 14 months for delivery; and was just giving
the City Council a heads up that this item will be coming.
Council President Burrell explained Agenda Item #18 was amended due to Impact
Fees ear-marked for the Fairhope Volunteer Fire Department that needed to be used
this year. He said more funds need to be spent in 2022 for the Fire Department.
• Code Enforcement Officer Kirn Burmeister addressed the City Council and began the
Discussion of Osprey Project at Fairhope Docks. She explained the Osprey platform
and with the help of citizens and staff the cost will only be $30.00. Ms . Burmeister
said they were going to get a webcam for the platform with grant funds. (See attached
osprey platform design and needed materials)
• Community Affairs Director Paige Crawford addressed the City Council regarding
the Community Shred Event on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
• City Treasurer Kim Creech addressed the City Council and said that the City received
Cares Act money in the amount of $424 ,000.00 last week. She said the user fees and
maintenance fees were disallowed .
• Special Projects and Grant Manager Jessica Walker addressed the City Council and
stated the Sunset Staircase Project will begin next week .
• Public Works Director Richard Johnson addressed the City Council regarding the
said FEMA now seems to be moving better. He mentioned the TAP Grant application
for projects up to $800,000 .00 are now being accepted. Mr. Johnson said that the
discussion regarding garbage routes will be on the next Work Session.
• Recreation Director Pat White addressed the City Council and mentioned the
upcoming Special Olympics at Volanta Park with the Torch Run on both days .
Monday, April 12 , 2021
Page -3-
There being no further business to come before the City Council , the meeting
was duly adjourned at 5:41 p.m .
City Clerk