HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-08-2019 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, 8 July 2019.
Present were Council President Jack Burrell, Councilmembers: Jay Robinson, Jimmy
Conyers, Robert Brown, and Kevin Boone, Mayor Karin Wilson, City Attomey
Marcus E. 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 Discussion of Ordinance to Establish and Adopt Policy and Procedure for
"Sleeping in Vehicles, Out-of-Doors or in Nonresidential Zones" was first on the
agenda. Chief Stephanie Hollinghead explained the need for the ordinance was to
help enforce the issues and it can be revised as needed. Chief Hollinghead said the
ordinance was mirrored after another City in Baldwin County. Council President
Burrell questioned the homeless and fines and/or jail time. Chief Hollinghead stated
this is the first step in the right direction. Council President Burrell asked City Clerk
Lisa Hanks to add the ordinance to the next agenda.
• Public Works Director Richard Johnson addressed the City Council regarding the
Discussion of Canadian Geese population on Fairhope Public Land. Mr. Johnson
stated there is an issue with the geese at Fairhope Beaches and Quail Creek Golf
Course. He explained the problems and issues in detail. (See attached handout) The
following are the four recommendations: preventing public feeding, hazing - active
and passive, mass relocation at time of molt, and lethally reducing the population.
Mr. Johnson stated that relocation is the best idea and will remove the most geese.
Councilmember Brown commented he was fine with all measures. The consensus of
the City Council was to move forward with the first three recommendations; and to
hold off on fourth recommendation and use as the last resort.
• The Young Street Community Park Plans Presentation by Christian Preus with CPLA
was next on the agenda. (See attached handout) Mr. Preus said that these plans were
developed with community engagement and an online survey. Mayor Wilson
commented the features that will be used are not used anywhere else. Public Works
Director Richard Johnson said the public component will be done first; and drainage
being a main issue. The front playground and circulation would help make the
community aware this is a public park. Council President Burrell suggested putting
more in the RFP for playground equipment.
• Councilmember Boone announced a Harbor Board meeting on Wednesday; and the
Personnel Board approved the Auburn Study.