HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-09-2018 Work Session Meeting MinutesSTATE OF ALABAMA ) (
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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, 9 July 2018.
Present were Council President Pro Tempore Jay Robinson (arrived at 4:54
p.m.), Councilmembers: Jimmy Conyers, Robert Brown, and Kevin Boone, Mayor
Karin Wilson, City Attorney Marcus E. McDowell, and City Clerk Lisa A. Hanks.
Council President Jack Burrell was absent.
Councilmember Brown called the meeting to order at 4:30 p.m. and stated that
Council President Pro Tempore Robinson should be here around 5:00 p.m.
The following topics were discussed:
• The Discussion of Landscape Architectural Services was presented by Public Works
Director Richard Johnson, Planning Director Wayne Dyess, and Economic and
Community Director Sherry-Lea Botop. Mr. Johnson said we need a
landscape/hardscape professional. Ms. Botop added for design and artistic look. Mr.
Dyess said we need the professional for vernacular design/plan; and this would be
budget neutral due to not using funds for "Planning Reviews."
The Visual Preference Plan/Survey was the next item discussed. Ms. Botop said we
need expertise for these services; and for the Greeno Road overlay. She said the cost
would be $15,000.00 or less.
• The next item was the Utility Rates Discussion. Council President Pro Tempore said
there has been public back lash; and commercial companies are not happy. He
recommended that these ordinances be tabled. Councilmember Conyers agreed to
table the ordinances. Council President Pro Tempore Robinson stated we own our
utilities and should be competitive; and keep these upgraded. He said there are
concerns out there and need to be addressed. He commented right now we have the
lowest cost and with the increases we will have the middle or close to the upper cost.
Councilmember Boone agreed we need to get everyone's input on rates. Assistant
Water and Sewer Superintendent Jay Whitman said a sample would be good to show
the effect of the increase.
• Councilmember Conyers mentioned the Library Board would not be meeting in July;
and said the Fairhope Environmental Advisory Board and Historic Preservation
Committees have not met.
• Councilmember Brown reminded everyone of the Education Advisory Committee on
Wednesday and the discussion on 3 Mil and steps to create a Special Tax District for
the Fairhope feeder pattern.
• Councilmember Boone reminded everyone of the Harbor Board meeting in July.