HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-12-2020 Work Session Meeting MintuesSTATE 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 October 2020.
Present were Council President Jack Burrell, Councilmembers: Jay Robinson
and Kevin Boone, Attorney Trey Canida (arrived at 5:14 p.m.), and City Clerk Lisa
A. Hanks. Councilmembers: Jimmy Conyers and Robert Brown, Mayor Karin
Wilson, and City Attomey Marcus E. McDowell were absent.
Council President Burrell called the meeting to order at 4:30 p.m.
The following topics were discussed:
• Public Works Director Richard Johnson addressed the City Council and said that
curbside recycling would resume on October 19, 2020; and the landfill and drop off
location would also be opening. He explained the times for the landfill and what
items could be dropped off. Mr. Johnson gave a debris removal status and
commented three more trucks have been certified. He said the downtown trees have
been upgraded and lights will be installed while planting is done. Mr. Johnson
explained the difference between vegetative and C&D debris. Council President
Burrell asked about bagged leaves in brown paper not plastic; and trees being cut
down not damaged by the storm. Mr. Johnson replied the contractor must remove the
trees and debris.
Community Affairs Director Jessica Walker addressed the City Council and asked for
guidance on how we proceed with City Events; and explained the attached handout
which included Lighting of the Trees, Christmas Parade, and Veterans Day Parade.
The majority of the City Council was to move forward with the Lighting of Trees as
presented; plan that we are having the Christmas Parade; and look at the Veterans
Day Parade at the next meeting.
Finance Director Jill Cabaniss addressed the City Council and explained the
$953,876.00 reduction in revenue; and the Utility Pilot fee of 8% to the City
for Community Development. Council President Burrell commented we will
have a Sales Tax short-fall; and $2.0 million dollars less in revenue this year.
Council President Burrell questioned the Utility Pilot fee. Ms. Cabaniss said it
is "Payment in lieu of taxes." Operations Director Michael Allison agreed
these were transfers from the Utilities just with a different name.
City Treasurer Kim Creech addressed the City Council regarding debris
removal and cash flow. She mentioned a meeting with FEMA on Thursday at
1:00 p.m.; and explained the prescription drug program.