HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-23-2020 Work Session Meeting MinutesSTATE 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, 23 November 2020.
Present were Councilmembers: Corey Martin, Robert Brown, and Kevin
Boone, Mayor Sherry Sullivan, City Attorney Marcus E. McDowell, and City Clerk
Lisa A. Hanks. Council President Burrell and Councilmember Conyers were absent.
Councilmember Brown called the meeting to order at 4:30 p.m.
The following topics were discussed:
• Councilmember Martin gave an update on the Recreation Board; and stated there was
no quorum for the Fairhope Environmental Advisory Board
• Councilmember Brown gave an update on the Recreation Board regarding the 5-year
Plan and Volanta Park.
• Mayor Sullivan gave an update on the Christmas Parade modifications scheduled for
December 4, 2020. She said it would begin at Magnolia A venue and Section Street
and proceed to Morphy A venue; and would be a drive-thru parade with static
displays. Mayor Sullivan commented we are asking families to wear pajamas while
driving thru the parade; and the traffic would continuously flow.
Councilmember Brown also gave an update on the Fairhope Public Schools
Commission. He am1ounced that Fairhope East Elementary is now a STEAM
Certified School.
• Public Works Director Richard Johnson addressed the City Council regarding Debris
Removal and said the final pu sh will end on December 7, 2020. He said the annual
paving program began today.
• Community Affairs Director Jessica Walker addressed the City Council regarding
Agenda Item Number 25: a resolution for an App funded by the CARES Act. She
explained its features, mentioned the company is very solid; and we should get a
return on investment in about 3 years . Ms. Walker commented this should bridge the
gap between the City and its citizens.
• Gas Superintendent Terry Holman addressed the City Council regarding the gas
replacement services which should begin on November 30 , 2020.
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• Recreation Director Pat White addressed the City Council regarding the need to put
parents on notice that golf carts are prohibited on the Quail Creek Golf Course and its
cart path.
There being no further business to come before the City Council , the meeting
was duly adjourned at 4:55 p.m.
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C ity Clerk