HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-12-2023 Work Session MinutesSTATE OF ALABAMA
COUNTY OF BALDWIN
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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, 12 June 2023 .
Present were Council President Jay Robinson, Councilmembers: Jack Burrell
(arrived at 4:33 p.m.) and Kevin Boone, Mayor Sherry Sullivan, Attorney Marion E.
Wynne (anived at 5:05 p.m.), and City Clerk Lisa A. Hanks . Councilmembers Corey
Martin and Jimmy Conyers, and City Attorney Marcus E . McDowell were absent.
Council President Jay Robinson called the meeting to order at 4:33 p.m.
The following topics were discussed:
• The first item on the agenda was the Legislative Update by Representative Jennifer
Fidler. She mentioned the upcoming Town Hall meetings. Representative Fidler
briefly discussed the following items adopted by State Legislators: tax cuts on
groceries; paid off the debt to Alabama Trust Fund; competitive bid limit raised to
$30 ,000.00 with increases with CPI ; hourly employees overtime not taxed on gross
income tax with sunset clause ; public works bid limit raised to $100,000.00 ; adoption
streamlined; boxes for unwanted babies ; no loitering on State roads or right of ways ;
and ARP A Funds can be used for storm water projects .
Councilmember Burrell requested Representative Fidler to look into a central
clearinghouse for bids for municipalities , counties, and the State to help with
advertising needs. He said for competitive bids with hopes of getting more than one
bid. Representative Fidler also mentioned the retirees COLA has been extended for
Cities to fund ; and the cell phone bill . Council President Robinson thanked her for
being here and for what she does.
• The next item on the agenda was the Presentation by Dr. Lynn Yonge on the
Fairhope Project of the Old Substation at Young Street and Nichols Street. Dr. Yonge
stated he met with Professor Fluker and looked at the site . He mentioned they liked
the idea of a brick drive ; and use the senior students from "Design and Build ." Dr.
Yonge commented that Mayor Sullivan met with Professor Fluker. Dr. Yonge said
the Mapp Family will donate for this project ; and he will donate towards project. He
stated this is feasible and a great improvement for the community .
• Councilmember Bun-ell mentioned the resolution on the City Council agenda for the
Fairhope Airport Authority new terminal ; and asked for support .
Council President Robinson briefly went through the Agenda Items and who
would explain if needed.
• Planning Director Hunter Simmons addressed the City Council regarding Agenda
Items No . 5 and No. 6; and answered any questions if needed. He commented that the
lot frontage for Celebration Church property will continue to be on Dyer Road .
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• Water and Wastewater Superintendent Jason Langley addressed the City Council
regarding Agenda Item No . 17; and answered any questions if needed .
• Electric Superintendent Ben Patterson addressed the City Council regarding Agenda
Items No. 16 , No . 18, and No . 19; and answered any questions if needed .
• Recreation Director Pat White addressed the City Council regarding Agenda Items
No. 12 and No. 14 ; and answered any questions if needed. Mayor Sullivan stated that
Shaka Beach Volleyball requested Agenda Item No. 12 be pulled from the agenda . It
was mentioned that each Lifeguard pays for his/her own certification that cost
$140 .00 dollars . The City Council suggested reimbursement of the certification fee
with proof of payment.
• Mayor Sullivan addressed the City Council regarding Agenda Items No . 7, No. 8, and
No . 20 ; and answered any questions if needed .
There being no further business to come before the City Council , the meeting
was duly adjourned at 5:31 p.m.
isaHanks,MMC
City Clerk
n, Council President