HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-12-2015 City Council Work Session MinutesSTATE OF ALABAMA )(
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The City Council met in a Work Session at 4:30p.m.,
Delchamps Room, 161 North Section Street,
Fairhope, Alabama 36532, on Monday, 12 October 2015.
Present were Council President Jack Burrell, Councilmembers: Diana Brewer, Rich
Mueller, Michael A. Ford, and Kevin Boone, Mayor Timothy M. Kant, and City Clerk Lisa
A. Hanks. City Attorney Marion E. Wynne was absent.
Council President Burrell called the meeting to order at 4:30p.m.
The following topics were discussed:
• Rick Gambino, owner of Shux on the Pier, addressed the City Council regarding the
shuttle at the pier. He mentioned every night someone has used the shuttle and most
places it is mandatory to have handicap access. He said they only travel 3 miles per
hour and yield to pedestrians. He also read two experiences from citizens who used
the shuttle. Council President Burrell said this was brought to the City Council
because there is an ordinance that prohibits the shuttle on our pier. He then read the
proposed rules and policies for the shuttle on the pier. The consensus of the City
Council was the shuttle is a good idea for disabled citizens; and the ordinance needs
to be changed.
• Council President Burrell commented that Brian Injaian, owner of Accommodations
Afloat, was unavailable for this meeting. Jonathan Smith, Planning Director, stated
that the pier was zoned B3a which allows short-term rentals and charters. Mayor
Kant commented that the pier is in State waters and they have to approve and give
permission; and we need to make sure the Single Tax Deed restrictions are not
violated. The consensus of the City Council was they do not have an issue with the
franchise is Mr. Injaian meets all stipulations.
• Carletta Davis, Executive Director of Gulf Coast Cultural Community Network,
addressed the City Council regarding the Holiday Family Fun Festival scheduled for
December I, 2015 through December 5, 2015. Ms. Davis is requesting to use the
Recreation Center grounds for this event with the entrance fees donated to Toys for
Tots.
Council President Burrell asked for City staff to give their opinions for this event and
if there would be sufficient power, water, barricades, law enforcement, etc. for this
event. Chief Petties replied that he was shocked to see the event being advertised
before approval. There are already two events being held at the requested time; the
Christmas Parade and Santa in Downtown Fairhope. Even with private security,
there will need to be officers directing traffic and patrolling the parking lot. Sherry
Sullivan questioned the vendor fees and sponsorships, June Fest in Pensacola, and if
the fees collected went back into the organization. Ms. Sullivan stated that liability
insurance would be required for both entities and is worried staff would be taxed.
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The City Council had concerns with City events being the same week, traffic issues,
and the time constraint due to not being planned early enough. Council President
Burrell requested Chief Petties and Ms. Sullivan to get together to discuss the event
and then get back in touch with Ms. Davis.
There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was
duly adjourned at 5:35p.m.
isa A. anks, MC
City Clerk