HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-12-2022 Harbor Board Meeting MinutesSTATE OF ALABAMA )(
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COUNTY OF BALDWIN )(
The Harbor Board met at 4:30 p.m.,
Delchamps Room, 161 N Section St.
Fairhope, Alabama 36532 on Wednesday, October 12, 2022
Present were Members: Don Bates, Skip Jones, Chris Cunningham, Mikeal Donald, and Hobart Key; Scott
Douglass arrived at 4:39pm. The City was represented by Sean Saye. Jennifer Olmstead took the minutes.
Don Bates called the meeting to order at 4:33 p.m.
The meeting minutes from April 14, 2022 and July 13, 2022 were presented and approved on a motion by
Skip Jones, seconded by Chris Cunningham; none opposed.
Sean Saye provided the board with an update on the marina’s profit and construction upgrades. The lack
of safety ladders not being in place are a major concern.
Sean reviewed the new rules for the Marina that were passed by council on 9/12/2022. Skip made a motion
to change the parking policy to allow long term slip holders the ability to stay aboard & overnight for not
more than 10 days per month; seconded by Chris Cunningham. The board would also like some clarification
on the insurance requirements on commercial boats. Skip Jones made a motion to explore options to allow
un-insurable boats to remain in the harbor; seconded by Hobart Key.
Don Bates stated that the clean marina vision is compliant and will call to get the certification.
During public comments, Charles Bronlee who would like to be a commercial slip holder spoke his
concerns about the inability of obtaining the required insurance. Gary Gover inquired about the
maintenance of the channel into the Municipal Pier.
The next scheduled meeting will be held January 11, 2023.
There being no further business to come before the Harbor Board, the meeting was duly adjourned at 5:38
p.m.
Respectfully submitted by Jennifer Olmstead Approved: 04/12/2023