HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-28-2019 Work Session Meeting MinutesSTATE OF ALABAMA ) (
COUNTY OF BALDWIN ) (
The City Council met in a Work Session
at 4:30 p.m., Fairhope Municipal Complex Council Chamber,
161 North Section Street, Fairhope, Alabama 36532,
on Monday, 28 October 2019.
Present were Council President Jack Burrell, Councilmembers: Jay Robinson, Jimmy
Conyers, Robert Brown, and Kevin Boone (arrived at 4:44 p.m.). City Attomey
Marcus E. McDowell, and City Clerk Lisa A. Hanks. Mayor Karin Wilson was
absent.
Council President Burrell called the meeting to order at 4:30 p.m.
The following topics were discussed:
• The K-1 Center Assessment Presentation presented by Nick Gray, Brice Moore, and
Wade Stewart (Thompson Engineering and Watermark Design) was first on the
agenda. A copy of the presentation, "Fairhope K1 Center Observations & Report
Summaries" is on file in the City Clerk's office. Mr. Gray said the building had good
structural rigidity (bones are good); and this report would need to be updated based
on use of building. Mr. Moore commented there is damage to the building and floor
due to the roof and transition of building from low slope roof; and these need to be
addressed as soon as possible to prevent further damage. A full analysis for lead and
asbestos of the buildings was recommended. The consensus of the City Council was
to make repairs to help stop the rain and further damage.
• Public Works Director Richard Johnson discussed the Drainage Issue with
Cambridge Court Subdivision and Others. Mr. Johnson said the pipe is 25 years old
with a systematic failure; and the pipe is in a dedicated easement. The neighborhood
consists of 17 lots; and the owners realize it is their responsibility. Mr. Johnson
stated he was concemed with setting a precedent, but we have a small neighborhood
with a large problem. He suggested helping small neighborhoods that have a large
drainage issue and predates the required OEM Agreement.
Council President Burrell said he met with the President of the HOA to visit site; and
spoke with Councilmember Brown and City Attomey McDowell regarding this issue.
He said the plat of Cambridge Court states this is a "drainage and utility easement."
Mr. Johnson said we need a temporary right of way easement to perform the work for
the HOA; and on completion of the easement work, the easement goes back to HOA.
City Attomey McDowell explained the Public-Private Partnership Agreement; and
stated it must benefit the public. He gave an explanation and the example of the
Portico and City of Fairhope Partnership. The consensus of the City Council was to
get the City Attomey to look at this issue and move forward if it is agreed upon and
legal.