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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-24-2014 Work Session Meeting MinutesSTATE OF ALABAMA )( COUNTY OF BALDWIN )( The City Council met in a Work Session at 4:30p.m., Delchamps Room, 161 North Section Street, Fairhope, Alabama 36532, on Monday, 24 February 2014. Present were Council President Jack Burrell, Councilmembers: Rich Mueller, Diana Brewer, Michael A . Ford, and Kevin Boone, Mayor Timothy M . Kant, City Attorney Marion E. Wynne, and City Clerk Lisa A. Hanks. Council President Burrell called the meeting to order at 4:30p.m. The following topics were discussed: • Sherry Sullivan , Community Affairs and Recreation Director, addressed the City Council regarding Fairhoper's Community Park and a request for some of the equipment. She said the pictures of the pieces requested show some equipment that is not safe or will be used by the City. The items must be declared surplus before donating any of the pieces. Ms . Sullivan also mentioned the bids for the new equipment are in and will be on the ne xt City Council agenda. Council President Burrell said we need to have an itemized list of the pieces to be declared surplus . • Eddie Hall with the Fairhope Volunteer F ire Departm ent addressed the City Council regarding the board for firework displays is outdated and unsafe. He requested the City Council to authorize the purchase of a new board with a cost of approximately $9 ,500 .00 ; and for some of the money from the sale of surplus items to be used . Council President Burrell suggested that Mr. Hall speak with Mayor Kant, look at figures , and make a recommendation back to the City Council. Purchasing Manager Dan Ames commented that the fireworks have already been bought for the board we have now . • Sherry Sullivan addressed the City Council and gave an update on the Recreation Board . They discussed the pool renovations , Manley Road Soccer Complex final design ; and the recommendation of a new board member. • Councilmember Brewer briefly discussed the Education Advisory Committee and the appointment of new members . She also stated the next meeting will be March 5, 2014 and the members will hear the principals ' requests for using the appropriated funds. The Library Board was also mentioned with the regards to E rik Cortinas, Building Official, speaking to the board about the issues ; such as replacing the tiles and working on the HV AC unit. Monday, 24 February 2014 Page-2- • Councilmember Ford announced that the Recycling Committee 1s tmproving each day and brought up the appointment to the Knoll Park Committee. These appointments were briefly discussed and Council President Burrell commented that he requested applications from the original members for this sub-committee; and we only received applications from four members. Therefore the other two will not be appointed tonight. • Councilmember Boone gave a brief update on the Personnel Board meeting and said they discussed the handbook and the final version will be sent to the City Council. He also mentioned the Harbor Board request on the City Council agenda tonight. • Councilmember Mueller stated the Fairhope Environmental Advisory Board met last week. He stated they may shift the time and date of these meetings ; and they would need to look at the ordinance or resolution in order to do this . He said we need more people for our meetings; and will look at a list of ideas and/or concerns for our environment. • Sherry Sullivan gave an update on the Sister Cities Committee and commented Linda Speed was elected the Chairman ; and hopefully will elect a Secretary at the next meeting . • Council President Burrell stated that the Industrial Development Board will be meeting Thursday which will be an organizational meeting . He mentioned a Canadian business that may be interested in Fairhope. He said the Fairhope Airport Authority met last Tuesday and he would put the minutes in the Councilmembers boxes. There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was duly adjourned at 5:24p.m. y _ /J!/d- ~s,MMC City Clerk