HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-14-2020 Work Session Meeting MinutesST A TE OF ALABAMA
COUNTY OF BALDWIN
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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, 14 December 2020.
Present were Council President Jack Burrell, Councilmembers: Corey Martin, Jimmy
Conyers, Robert Brown, and Kevin Boone, Mayor Sherry Sullivan, City Attorney
Marcus E. McDowell, and City Clerk Lisa A. Hanks.
Councilmember Brown called the meeting to order at 4:30 p.m.
The following topics were discussed:
• The first item on the Agenda was the Discussion on an Ordinance amending the
Zoning Ordinance regarding Waterfront Lots. Planning and Zoning Manager Hunter
Simmons addressed the City Council and explained the changes being recommended
by allowing swimming pools, greenhouses, gazebos, etc. on the waterfront, but in the
required front yard it is not allowed. Council President Bunell questioned the five-
foot setback and suggested a ten-foot setback. Councilmember Brown commented a
precedent has been set at a five-foot setback.
• Councilmember Martin gave an update on the Fairhope Environmental Advisory
Board; and said ACE would be discussed at the next Work Session by Community
Affairs Director Jessica Walker.
• Councilmember Conyers stated the Recycling Committee has a new application; and
gave an update on the Museum Advisory Board.
• Councilmember Brown mentioned the Fairhope Public Schools Commission
finalized some of the schools' expenditures .
• Council President Burrell said the Street and Traffic Committee met and their
recommendations will be on the next City Council meeting.
• Chief Stephanie Hollinghead addressed the City Council and said the message board
will arrive Thursday . Council President Burrell mentioned the add on resolution for
the Animal Control vehicle.
• Community Affairs Director Jessica Walker addressed the City Council regarding the
new App and Beta testing for same.
• Gas Superintendent Terry Holman addressed the City Council regarding the cast iron
replacement services in the Fruit and Nut area.
• Public Works Director Richard Johnson addressed the City Council regarding the
update for the Disaster Debris Removal Project. He said we should sign off on the
contract by the end of this week; and Fly Creek and other tributaries are controlled by
the State. Mr. Johnson announced that on Christmas week normal services will be run
Monday through Thursday .
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• Electric Su perintendent Michael Allision addressed the City Council and said the
transformer has been energized; and they are still working on the Twin Beech and
Nichols Projects.
• Water and Sewer Superintendent Jason Langley addressed the City Council regarding
the Church Project. He said the drainage boxes are to be delivered next week; and
have comp leted up to Oak Street. Mr. Langley said he has had complaints regarding
lift station odor; and explained this should lessen in the cold weather.
• Building Director Erik Cortinas addressed the City Council regarding Citizen Serve
and said it should be active Monday for perm its, electronic submittals, inspections,
etc. Mr. Cortinas reminded citizens to make sure roofers and contractors have State
licenses and permits to perform the work. He said to ask for verification and to help
your neighbors with this issue.
There be ing no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting
was duly adjourned at 5:03 p.m.
~~ Lisa.Hanks, MMC
City Clerk