HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-20-2016 City Council Work Session Meeting MinutesSTATE OF ALABAMA )(
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The City Council met in a Work Session at 4:30 p.m.,
Delchamps Room, 161 North Section Street,
Fairhope, Alabama 36532, on Monday, 20 June 2016.
Present were Councilmembers: Rich Mueller, Diana Brewer, and Kevin Boone, City
Attorney Marion E. Wynne, and City Clerk Lisa A. Hanks. Council President Jack Burrell,
Councilmember Michael A. Ford, and Mayor Timothy M. Kant were absent.
Acting Council Pro Tem Brewer called the meeting to order at 4:30 p.m.
The following topics were discussed:
• Councilmember Boone gave an update on the Harbor Board and brought up the sea
wall bid being around $148,000.00 plus with only $50,000.00 being budgeted. He
mentioned the engineer added items to the bid. General Superintendent James
Gillespie stated the plan is for a more modem sea wall. Trey Jinright with Jade
Consulting commented the timber wall would have more risk. Mr. Jinright said the
wall that was bid would withstand the natural forces better such as tidal movements;
and would last about 15 to 20 years. The consensus of the City Council was to find
funds for the new wall; and have the engineer request an extension of 30 days if
necessary
» Councilmember Boone stated the Personnel Board met and will be presenting an
update on the compensation study.
• Councilmember Brewer mentioned the Education Advisory Committee will meet this
week to discuss The Akribos Study which will be presented at the next City Council
meeting. After the presentation, the Education Advisory Committee will present
their recommendations. She mentioned the Library Board who approved a Five-Year
Strategic Plan; how space will be used. Councilmember Boone reminded everyone
that the lease for the space with Faulkner was only for three years. The Pedestrian
and Bicycle Committee did a walkability audit using guidelines from AARP and the
Planning Department. The Recreation Board met and the new tennis professional
was introduced; and Joe Comer is working on the Volanta Study.
• Councilmember Brewer brought up the feasibility study for a Performing Arts Center
which will focus on size, program, and funding. This will be a capital campaign for
the community. Purchasing Manager Dan Ames briefly discussed the RFQs that are
being composed from other companies and cities; and we will select from firms in
this field. Councilmember Brewer stated this would be a private and public
partnership.