HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-14-2014 City Council Strategic Planning Meeting MinutesSTATE OF ALABAMA )(
COUNTY OF BALDWIN )(
The City Council met in a Strategic Planning Meeting
at 4:30p.m., Delchamps Room , 161 North Section Street,
161 North Section Street, Fairhope , Alabama 36532 , on
Tuesday, 14 January 2014.
Present were Council President Jack Burrell , Councilmember Rich Mueller,
Diana Brewer (arrived at 4:40p.m.), and Kevin Boone, Mayor Timothy M. Kant, and
City Clerk Lisa A. Hanks . Councilmember Michael A. Ford was absent.
Council President Burrell called the meeting to order at 4:40p.m. and handed
out the agenda.
The following topics were discussed :
1. Jennifer Fidler addressed the City Council and explained the road assessment
of the roads to be resurfaced by Baldwin County and/or accepted for
maintenance by the City of Fairhope. Council President Burrell questioned
about drainage issues. Mayor Kant and Ms . Fidler both mentioned the use of
Gas Tax money for the extension of Ingleside from Porter Lane to Nichols to
be included in the resurfacing project ; with a cost estimate by the County of
$17 ,000.00.
2. Council President Burrell briefly went over each item on his handout
regarding financial information for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2013.
(See attached handout) Mayor Kant commented the City is worth $120
million dollars ; and transfers were $4 million last year and only $3 .2 million
this year. Council President Burrell requested for the City Finance
Departments to let the City Council know of any issues before these get out of
hand .
3. Councilmember Brewer gave an update on the Education Advisory
Committee and the K-1 Center. She mentioned the group that went Ocean
Springs will soon visit Andalusia for ideas regarding the K-1 Center.
Councilmember Brewer said they will select small group will meet with Bob
Callahan; and we need to write a letter to Dr. Lee of our interest in acquiring
the K-1 building. The Education Advisory Committee is working with
principals on a vision for Fairhope schools. She said that Orange Beach is
looking towards having its own school system. A 3 mil tax was discussed and
a possible referendum for the people.
Mayor Kant said he was working with Representative Steve McMillan on a
bill and the correct language for the 3 mils. We need to know what the money
would be used for in Fairhope .
Strategic Planning
Tuesday, 14 January 2014
Page-2-
Sherry Sullivan was requested to facilitate the meeting with Bob Callahan;
and Councilmember President Burrell and Councilmember Brewer will be
involved in this meeting.
4 . Councilmember Boone gave an update on the Harbor Board. He said that Bob
Riggs has mentioned the marina needs upgrading. The City receives around
$50 ,000 per year for marina; and we need to relook at making a "pot" for
money to repair and upgrade the marina. Councilmember Boone said we have
to keep our marina for commercial use in order for the Corps of Engineers to
maintain our channel. Several suggestions were made: tearing up asphalt and
putting down gravel , possible handicap boat ramp , and for the Harbor Board
to recommend and bring back priorities for the marina to the City Council.
5. Councilmember Mueller briefly mentioned the City parklands. He said there
will be a committee to work on renovations to the Colony land at County
Road 44 and County Road 13. Mayor Kant said the Fairhope Single Tax
Corporation wants to see a plan before deeding over the land to the City .
Councilmember Mueller said we just purchased the Dyas property designated
as parkland; and we need a vision for this property.
There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting
was duly adjourned at 6:20 p .m.
~L
City Clerk