HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-22-2018 Agenda Meeting MinutesSTATE OF ALABAMA )(
COUNTY OF BALDWIN )(
The City Council met in an Agenda Meeting at 5:30 p.m.,
Fairhope Municipal Complex Council Chamber,
161 North Section Street, Fairhope, Alabama 36532,
on Monday, 22 January 2018.
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.
Council President Burrell called the meeting to order at 5:25 p.m. The City
Council reviewed and discussed the agenda for their meeting to be held today at 6:00
p.m. Council President Burrell mentioned the resolution for the RV Parking and said he
had laid out the parking spaces and read over the proposed rules.
Councilmember Brown briefly went over the proposed budget and some of the
changes to same. He commented on purchases instead of leases in most cases that were
proposed. Council President Burrell stated we will be flexible with debt reduction; and
will continue to set aside pursuant to the ordinance. Councilmember Conyers said we
could use the $1.2 million for Capital Improvements. Councilmember Robinson
questioned the Capital Improvements. Councilmember Boone said we cannot do all of
these in one year. Council President Burrell said we need substation upgrades and cast-
iron pipe replacement; and may not have to borrow any or a small amount. He
mentioned the two percent raise across the board; and this would not be for employees
who receive merit or promotional raises. Councilmember Brown discussed General
Government and Capital Purchases; and then went over Utilities and Capital Purchases.
There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was
duly adjourned at 5:55 p.m.
ack Buru^a; Council President
Hanksf MMC