HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-22-2016 City Council Work Session Meeting MinutesSTATE OF ALABAMA )(
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The City Council met in a Work Session at 4:00 p.m.,
Delchamps Room, 161 North Section Street,
Fairhope, Alabama 36532,
on Thursday, 22 December 2016.
Present were Council President Jack Burrell, Councilmembers: Jay Robinson,
Jimmy Conyers (arrived at 4:13 p.m.), 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 4:00 p.m.
The following topics were discussed:
• Council President Burrell presented a Power Point Presentation for the Fairhope
Airport Authority and the Airport property. He presented facts, figures, and the
future for the Fairhope Airport Authority and the Airport. He stated that in the
last four years there has been significant debt reduction with twenty percent debt
reduction retired in the past five years. He said the property in question is the
2007 McGowin land purchased of approximately 258 acres.
Councilmember Robinson questioned if the City of Fairhope will still have a say
in what happens at Airport. Council President Burrell replied yes. Mayor Wilson
commented the land needs to be brought back to the City; and overall not much
has happened. Council President Burrell stated we are finally seeing a retum on
investments; and now the land is marketable. Councilmember Conyers said the
interest rates are starting to increase and could cost approximately $99,000.00 in
interest more per year.
Councilmember Brown commented people serve on the Board who are
volunteers run the Airport for the City. Mayor Wilson stated we need an outside
audit on their financials. Councilmember Boone said if it is less money we
should keep as is. Councilmember Robinson said this would limit the City's
liability and limit costs if we keep in the hands of the Airport Authority.
Chairman McEnerney stated that $320,000.00 with a seven-year commitment is
what is needed.
• Planning Director Jonathan Smith addressed the City Council regarding the
Moratorium Ordinance and the reasons for needing it. Councilmember Boone
questioned to make sure permits would still be issued. Councilmember Robinson
asked about commercial project; and stated this moratorium is to help with
Subdivision Regulations and to have a Utility Study done. Mr. Smith explained
that three or more units is a Multiple Occupancy Project. Councilmember Boone
questioned minor subdivisions. Mr. Smith stated those would be included as
written. Councilmember Brown stated we need to have firms and people line up
and hit the ground running; and local engineers should help with updates to help
streamline regulations and the process.