HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-23-2020 City Council Meeting MinutesSTATE OF ALABAMA
COUNTY OF BALDWIN
The City Council, City of Fairhope, met in regular session at
6:00 p.m., Fairhope Municipal Complex Council Chamber,
161 North Section Street, Fairhope, Alabama 36532, on
Monday. 23 March 2020.
Present were Council President Jack Burrell, Councilmembers: Jay Robinson,
Jimmy Conyers, Robert Brown, and Kevin Boone, Mayor Karin Wilson, City
Attorney Marcus E. McDowell, and City Clerk Lisa A. Hanks.
There being a quorum present. Council President Burrell called the meeting to
order at 6:07 p.m. The invocation was given by Councilmember Jimmy Conyers and
the Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Councilmember Conyers moved to approve
minutes of the 12 March 2020, regular meeting; minutes of the 12 March 2020, work
session; minutes of the 12 March 2020, agenda meeting; and minutes of the 16 March
2020 special emergency meeting. Seconded by Councilmember Robinson, motion
passed unanimously by voice vote.
Council President Burrell said we need to come to a consensus on closure of
parks and other areas. Councilmember Conyers stated he was okay to close all parks.
Councilmembers Brown, Burrell, Robinson, and Boone said to leave open the ones
without playgrounds. They all agreed to leave the boat ramp open.
City Clerk Hanks reminded the City Council that there were picnic tables and
playground equipment in the North Beach area.
Mayor Wilson addressed the City Council and told them the Governor closed
beaches. She commented when the article/posting went out, the pier was closed. She
said the Pier and park area needs to be closed. Mayor Wilson said we need to keep
our essential employees safe and healthy; and the Police Department is on the top of
the list. She stated the most important thing is to "Flatten the Curve." Mayor Wilson
said we have an elderly community who is at risk and hopefully will stay at home.
Mayor Wilson announced the Directors are putting a Pandemic Plan together. She
said whatever decision is made everyone will not be happy; and we need to be
consistent so everyone will be safer not just congregating, but also social distancing.
She said trails and sidewalks should remain open.
Council President Burrell said the resolution is desired to protect and should read
until further notice. Councilmember Robinson commented we are closing areas that
would affect most of our citizens. He said Tennis and Golf should remain open.