HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-27-2020 Work Session Meeting MinutesSTATE 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, 27 July 2020.
Present were Council President Jack Burrell, Councilmembers: Jay Robinson,
Jimmy Conyers, Robert Brown, and Kevin Boone, Mayor Karin Wilson, City
Attorney Marcus B. McDowell, and City Clerk Lisa A. Hanks.
Council President Burrell called the meeting to order at 4:30 p.m.
The following topics were discussed:
• The first item on the Agenda was the Discussion of Parks and Recreation Module
from Tyler Technologies; and presented by IT Director Jeff Montgomery and
Recreation Director Pat White. Mr. White explained that citizens would be able to
register online for the Recreation Center, pool membership, and travel teams would
be able to use the online registration. He commented this would give him control
over the facilities. Mr. Montgomery stated he was still waiting on quotes and this
may be paid through the CARES Act.
Council President Burrell said he would like estimated costs. City Treasurer Kim
Creech tried to explain the funds available through the CARES Act. Councilmember
Conyers questions the CARES Act deadline. Councilmember Brown was concemed
about the scheduling practice and this being online now. The consensus of the City
Council was to see the money side and the pros for this software. Ms. Creech said
this is software to prevent COVID-19; and needs to be completed by December 31,
2020 to be eligible for CARES Act funding.
• Councilmember Conyers commented that the Fairhope Environmental Advisory
Board, the Library Board, and the Historic Preservation Committee will all meet in
August.
• Council President Burrell said the Fairhope Airport Authority met and discussed T-
Hangars on the East Side of the Airport. He stated that the Airport Authority already
has 15 to 20 deposits for T-Hangars.
• Recreation Director Pat White addressed the City Council regarding High School
Football and that the games are still going to be played. He said Fairhope High
School's first game will be held August 5, 2020.
• Operations Director Michael White addressed the City Council regarding the
Cathodic Gas Services resolution being walked on tonight's City Council agenda.
• Public Works Director Richard Johnson addressed the City Council regarding the
"Clock Comer" and the schedule for removing the tanks. He commented the ADEM
permit has been obtained and they should begin work on the evening of August 3,
2020 through Wednesday evening.