HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-14-2016 City Council Agenda Meeting MinutesSTATE OF ALABAMA )(
COUNTY OF BALDWIN )(
The City Council met in an Agenda Meeting at 5:30 p.m.,
Delchamps Room, 161 North Section Street,
Fairhope, Alabama 36532, on Monday, 14 November 2016.
Present were Council President Jack Burrell, Councilmembers: Jay Robinson,
Jimmy Conyers, Robert Brown, and Kevin Boone, Mayor Karin Wilson, City Attorney
Marion E. Wynne, and City Clerk Lisa A. Hanks.
Council President Burrell called the meeting to order at 5:38 p.m. The City
Council reviewed and discussed the agenda for their meeting to be held today at 6:00
p.m. Agenda Item Number 5: a resolution that the City Council approves the selection
of Matthew C. McDonald with Jones Walker, LLP for Professional Legal Services for
review of Pending Litigation; and authorizes Mayor Karin Wilson to negotiate a fee
schedule between the City of Fairhope and Matthew C. McDonald was briefly discussed.
Mayor Wilson said he would look at what we have pending now; and commented she
trusted him and he would have the best interest for citizens. Councilmember Robinson
stated he spoke with Mr. McDonald and has no issue legally, but what will this do
financially for the City. Council President Burrell said we will have a fresh set of eyes
looking at pending litigation. Councilmember Conyers stated this is a reputable firm.
City Attorney Wynne agreed a fresh set of eyes would be good, a confidentiality
agreement is needed; and the would be attorney/client privileged information.
There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was
duly adjourned at 5:53 p.m.
Burrell, j^uncil President
A Hanks, MMC
City clerk