HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-28-2014 City Council Meeting Minutes TATE 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
Monday, 28 April2014.
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Present were Council President Pro Tern Michael A. Ford, Councilmembers:
Rich Mueller, Diana Brewer, and Kevin Boone, City Attorney Marion E. Wynne, and
City Clerk Lisa A. Hanks . Council President Jack Burrell and Mayor Timothy M.
Kant were absent.
There being a quorum present, Council President Pro Tern Ford called the
meeting to order. The invocation was given by Gray Strickland, Pastor of The Way
Community Church, and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Councilmember
Brewer moved to approve minutes of the 14 April 2014 , regular meeting; minutes of
the 14 April 2014 , work session ; and minutes of the 14 April 2014 , agenda meeting.
Seconded by Councilmember Boone , motion passed unanimously by voice vote.
Jill Cabaniss , Finance Director, addressed the City Council and presented the
second quarter financial report via a Power Point Presentation for the quarter ending
March 31,2014.
The following individuals addressed the City Council during Public
Participation for Agenda Items:
1) A. J. Cooper, 105 Cumberton Loop , addressed the City Council regarding
Agenda Item No. 11 ; a resolution that the City of Fairhope hereby pledges
$100 ,000 to be paid over four (4) years to assist with the development of the
proposed construction of a 4,950 square foot addition to the City of Fairhope 's
current facility on Young Street (which is used by the Rotary Youth Club) with
no less than 50% of this pledge being met by the value of in-kind services
performed by City of Fairhope employees , and any cash donations being used for
the purpose of purchasing building materials. He commented the community
should have been involved in this decision. He requested the item to be pulled
and stated it needed more massaging before the City Council adopts this
resolution.
2) Mark Stejskal, 217 Simon Street, addressed the City Council regarding Agenda
Item No . 11; a resolution that the City ofFairhope hereby pledges $100,000 to be
paid over four (4) years to assist with the development of the proposed
construction of a 4,950 square foot addition to the City of Fairhope 's current
facility on Young Street (which is used by the Rotary Youth Club) with no less
than 50% of this pledge being met by the value of in-kind services performed by
City of Fairhope employees , and any cash donations being used for the purpose
of purchasing building materials.
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He gave an update of what the Rotary Youth Club does and what they promote.
He explained the need for the $100 ,000 pledge from the City of Fairhope.
3) Henry Crawford, citizen of Montrose and pastor of church on 409 South
Ingleside, addressed the City Council regarding Agenda Item No. 11 ; a resolution
that the City of Fairhope hereby pledges $100,000 to be paid over four (4) years
to assist with the development of the proposed construction of a 4,950 square
foot addition to the City of Fairhope 's current facility on Young Street (which is
used by the Rotary Youth Club) with no less than 50% of this pledge being met
by the value of in-kind services performed by City of Fairhope employees, and
any cash donations being used for the purpose of purchasing building materials .
Mr. Crawford applauded Mr. Stejskal for the programs; but stated most citizens
do not work from 8 to 5. Therefore , these programs are not conducive to the
community. In process of achieving the goal , there must be some cooperation
with the community.
4) Valarie Chaney, 598 Middle Street and one of the Rotary Youth Club Board of
Directors, addressed the City Council regarding Agenda Item No. 11; a
resolution that the City ofFairhope hereby pledges $100,000 to be paid over four
( 4) years to assist with the development of the proposed construction of a 4 ,950
square foot addition to the City of Fairhope's current facility on Young Street
(which is used by the Rotary Youth Club) with no less than 50% of this pledge
being met by the value of in-kind services performed by City of Fairhope
employees, and any cash donations being used for the purpose of purchasing
building materials . Ms . Chaney stated anytime there is a tran.sition, there is
turmoil. We need to come together for the betterment of Fairhope. This is a time
for change in Fairhope. She mentioned being involved with these children for
many years ; and has been active in the community and the Rotary Youth Club .
The addition is needed to continue the educational programs for these children .
5) Reverend Williams, pastor of Christian Valley Baptist Church, addressed the
City Council regarding Agenda Item No. 11 ; a resolution that the City of
Fairhope hereby pledges $100 ,000 to be paid over four (4) years to assist with the
development of the proposed construction of a 4 ,950 square foot addition to the
City of Fairhope 's current facility on Young Street (which is used by the Rotary
Youth Club) with no less than 50% of this pledge being met by the value of in-
kind services performed by City of Fairhope employees, and any cash donations
being used for the purpose of purchasing building materials . Reverend Williams
said he was raised in Fairhope and remembered playing baseball on the field on
Young Street. He said there should be activities like baseball to help the children
too ; exercise for the children .
6) Anthony Gottfried, 127 Sage Lane , addressed the City Council regarding Agenda
Item No. 11 ; a resolution that the City of Fairhope hereby pledges $100,000 to be
paid over four (4) years to assist with the development of the proposed
construction of a 4 ,950 square foot addition to the City of Fairhope's current
facility on Young Street (which is used by the Rotary Youth Club) with no less
than 50% of this pledge being met by the value of in-kind services performed by
City of Fairhope employees, and any cash donations being used for the purpose
of purchasing building materials . He stated if it is good for the kids, then the
City should pledge the $100,000.
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Mr. Gottfried said we should get away from the black and white issue. He
reiterated if this is to help the kids and benefits the Boys and Girls Club, then the
City should help with the addition.
7) A. J. Cooper, 105 Cumberton Loop, addressed the City Council regarding
Agenda Item No. 12, the appointments to the Fairhope Recreation Board. He
said we need to improve outreach in the community for the City's Boards. He
suggested the City Council do an audit of all of its Boards and Committees; and
make sure appointments are diverse.
Council President Pro Tern Ford stated all positions are posted and sometimes placed
in The Courier. He encouraged all citizens to come to City Hall and complete an
application with the City Clerk. Sherry Sullivan also mentioned an application is on
the City's website.
Councilmember Boone moved for final adoption of Ordinance No. 1511, an
ordinance to Amend Zoning Ordinance No. 1253, Article III Zoning Districts, Section
B. Allowed Uses; Table 3-1: Use Table to show Hotel/Motel as an allowed use
permitted only on appeal and subject to special conditions in the B-2 General
Business zoning district. (Introduced at the April 14, 2014 City Council meeting)
Seconded by Councilmember Brewer, motion for final adoption passed by the
following voice votes: AYE-Mueller, Brewer, Ford, and Boone. NAY-None.
Councilmember Mueller introduced in writing Ordinance No. 1512, an
ordinance to annex the property of Edward E. Midyett and Cindy A . Midyett, located
at 233923 Main Street, Montrose, Alabama; 43-09-31-0-000-009.000. In order to
take immediate action, Councilmember Brewer moved for immediate consideration.
Seconded by Councilmember Boone, motion for immediate consideration passed
unanimously by the following voice votes: AYE -Mueller, Brewer, Ford, and
Boone. NAY -None. Councilmember Brewer then moved for final adoption of
Ordinance No. 1512. Seconded by Councilmember Boone, motion for final adoption
passed by the following voice votes: AYE -Mueller, Brewer, Ford, and Boone.
NAY -None.
Councilmember Brewer introduced in writing Ordinance No. 1513, an
ordinance to establish the By-Laws of the Fairhope Recreation Board. In order to
take immediate action, Councilmember Brewer moved for immediate consideration.
Seconded by Councilmember Boone, motion for immediate consideration passed
unanimously by the following voice votes: AYE -Mueller, Brewer, Ford, and
Boone. NAY -None. Sherry Sullivan explained the proposed Recreation Board By-
Laws and pointed out a few changes. Councilmember Brewer then moved for final
adoption of Ordinance No. 1513. Seconded by Councilmember Mueller, motion for
final adoption passed by the following voice votes: AYE -Mueller, Brewer, Ford,
and Boone. NAY -None.
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Councilmember Brewer introduced in writing, and moved for the adoption of
the following resolution, a resolution that Mayor Timothy M. Kant is hereby
authorized to execute Change Order No. 1 to the Thompson Engineering Project No.
12-2111-0072, County Road 13 and Highway 104 Water Main Improvements and
South Drive Booster Station Upgrades , with a deduction from the contract in the
amount of $969.30, and award the Change Order to Construction Labor Services, Inc.
Seconded by Councilmember Boone , motion passed unanimously by voice vote.
RESOLUTION NO. 2213-14
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF FAIRHOPE,
ALABAMA, that Mayor Timothy M. Kant is hereby authorized to execute Change
Order No. 1 to the Thompson Engineering Project No. 12-2111-0072, County Road
13 and Highway 104 Water Main Improvements and South Drive Booster Station
Upgrades, with a deduction from the contract in the amount of $969.30, and award
the Change Order to Construction Labor Services , Inc.
Adopted on this 28th day of April, 2014
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City Clerk
Councilmember Brewer introduced in writing, and moved for the adoption of
the following resolution, a resolution that the City Council hereby approves and
adopts the criteria to be used by the Fairhope Recreation Board for Franchise
Agreements for Tennis ; and that all Franchise Agreements for Recreation Parks
and/or Facilities will be reviewed by the Fairhope Recreation Board who will then
forward their recommendation( s) to the City Council. Seconded by Councilmember
Boone , motion passed unanimously by voice vote.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2214-14
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF
FAIRHOPE, ALABAMA, that the City Council hereby approves and adopts the
criteria to be used by the Fairhope Recreation Board for Franchise Agreements for
Tennis which was presented at the April28, 2014 City Council meeting.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY
OF FAIRHOPE, ALABAMA, that all Franchise Agreements for Recreation Parks
and/or Facilities will be reviewed by the Fairhope Recreation Board who will then
forward their recommendation(s) to the City Council.
Adopted on this 28th day of April, 2014
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Councilmember Boone introduced in writing, and moved for the adoption of
the following resolution, a resolution that the City of Fairhope hereby pledges
$100,000 to be paid over four (4) years to assist with the development of the proposed
construction of a 4,950 square foot addition to the City of Fairhope 's current facility
on Young Street (which is used by the Rotary Youth Club) with no less than 50% of
this pledge being met by the value of in-kind services performed by City of Fairhope
employees , and any cash donations being used for the purpose of purchasing building
materials. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Brewer. Skipper Tonsmeire
was questioned by Councilmember Brewer regarding this project. Mr. Tonsmeire
replied that this project has been planned for a few years; and a plan was prepared by
Clay Adams. The Fairhope-Point Clear Rotary Board funds approximately $13,000
to $14,000 per month for the RYC and raises other funds to help. He said there was
no intent not to have Board transparency. Council President Pro Tern Ford mentioned
the grant needs this vote ; and we can the resolution if needed in the future. After
further discussion, motion passed unanimously by voice vote.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2215-14
WHEREAS, The Fairhope-Point Clear Youth Programs , Inc. ("Rotary Youth Club" or
"RYC"), a local 501(c)(3) entity is proposing a facility expansion of the City of Fairhope's
current facility on Young Street which is used for the Rotary Youth Club 's year-round youth
development programs and services to predominately low-income , at-rick youth who are 4 to
18 years old and live in Fairhope, Point Clear, and surrounding communities;
WHEREAS, Fairhope-Point Clear Youth Programs, Inc. is desirous for the City of Fairhope
to pledge $100,000.00 to be paid over four ( 4) years to assist with the development of this
facility.
NOW BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF
FAIRHOPE, that the City of Fairhope hereby pledges $100,000 to be paid over four (4)
years to assist with the development of the proposed construction of a 4,950 square foot
addition to the City of Fairhope's current facility on Young Street (which is used by the
Rotary Youth Club) with no less than 50% of this pledge being met by the value of in-kind
services performed by City of Fairhope employees, and any cash donations being used for the
purpose of purchasing building materials .
DULY ADOPTED TillS 28TH DAY OF APRIL, 2014
Mayor
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City Clerk
Councilmember Brewer moved to appoint Jenny Douglass and Cathy Hudson
as Class of 2014 members; Derek Thomas and Charlie Langham as Class of 2015
members; Bob Keyser as Class of 2016 member, Michelle Smith as Class of 2017
member; and Vann Saltz as Class of2018 member to the Fairhope Recreation Board.
Class of2014 members' term will expire in April2015; Class of2015 members' term
will expire in April 2016; Class of 2016 member 's term will expire in April 2017;
Class of 2017 member's term will expire in April 2018; and Class of 2018 member's
term will expire in April 2019. Seconded by Councilmember Mueller, motion passed
unanimously by voice vote.
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Councilmember Brewer moved to adjourn the meeting . Seconded by
Councilmember Boone, motion passed unanimously by voice vote .
There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting
was duly adjourned at 6:55 p .m .
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