HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-11-2016 City Council Meeting MinutesSTATE OF ALABAMA
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The City Council, City of Fairhope, met in regular session at
6:00 p.m., Fairhope Municipal Complex Council Chamber,
161 North Section Street, Fairhope, Alabama 36532, on
Thursday. 11 February 2016.
Present were Council President Jack Burrell, Councilmembers: Rich Mueller,
Diana Brewer, Michael A. Ford, and Keyin Boone, Mayor Timothy M. Kant, City
Attorney Marion E. Wynne, and Jennifer Olmstead.
There being a quorum present. Council President Burrell called the meeting to
order. The inyocation was giyen by Assistant Pastor Rev. Andrew Lehman of
Redeemer Lutheran Church and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Councilmember Boone moved to approve minutes of the 25 January 2016, regular
meeting; minutes of the 25 January 2016, work session; and minutes of the 25
January 2016, agenda meeting. Seconded by Councilmember Ford, motion passed
unanimously by voice vote.
Councilmember Boone stated there was a need to add on one agenda item
after Agenda Item Number 18: a Resolution to purchase Playground Equipment for
Volanta Part (Upgrade Volanta Park Playground Equipment, Project No. REC 004-
16) for the Recreation Department and the requested equipment is available for direct
procurement through the U. S. Communities Buying Group Contract; and therefore
does not have to be let out for bid. The cost is $21,036.71. This project is being
funded by the Rotary Club of Fairhope in an amount not to exceed $25,000.00.
Mayor Kant addressed the City Council by recognizing the hard work of the
City's Public Works and Utility departments during our Mardi Gras season.
Everything went off without a hitch and clean-up was done in record time. Also,
Mayor Kant spoke about the Get Fit Fairhope program.
The following individual addressed the City Council during Public
Participation for Agenda Items:
1) Courtney Klotz, 23776 Montrose Woods Drive with the Zachary A. Moore
Foundation addressed the City Council regarding Item Number 13: the request to
use the street of Fairhope for their Race to Success on April 9, 2016 from 4:00
p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on North Beach Road and City Streets per Map; and use of
South Park. Mrs. Klotz gave a background synopsis on the Zachary A. Moore
Foundation and how the proceeds from this race will be used to fund their
scholarship and grant programs.