HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-14-2021 Harbor Board Meeting MinutesSTATE OF ALABAMA
COUNTY OF BALDWIN
The Harbor Board met at 4:30 p.m .,
Delchamps Room , 161 N Section St.
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Fairhope, Alabama 36532 on Wednesday, April 14, 2021
Present were Members: Don Bates , Tom Yeager, Skip Jones , Scott Douglass, Chris Cunningham and
Councilmember Kevin Boone . The City was represented by Sean Saye and Pat White . Jennifer Olmstead
took the minutes .
Don Bates ca ll ed the meeting to order at 4 :30 p.m .
Minutes from the Special Called meeting on February 10 , 2021 , were presented and approved on a motion
by Skip Jones , seconded by Scott Douglass ; none opposed .
Councilmember Kevin Boone commented on the tree remov al from Fly Creek from Hurricane Sally and
Eta felled trees . Sean confirmed that the trees have been removed all the way up to the bridge at Main
Street.
Sean Saye provided a report to the board . T he bu lkhead stom1 damage repairs are out for bid . Soundings
have been completed and dredging estimates have been produced. Sean reported that fuel sales have
increased over prior years.
Don Bates presented the Board Member Applicants ; Robert Berry, Steve Ingram , Reed Hobart, Rob Gilpin ,
Grand Amey, Mikeal Donald , Gary Gover and Rusty Coker. After discussion of applications , Robert Barry
was selected on a motion by Tom Yeager, seconded by Skip Jones; none opposed.
The board discussed the lack of attendance of board member Tony Chavers . Tom Yeager wanted a chance
to speak with Tony before any action be made . The board recommended removal of Tony Chavers from
the Board unless he shows interest between now and the next council meeting on April 24, 2021 on a motion
b y Skip Jones , seconded by Chris Cunningham .
Don Bates revisited the Clean Marina Program . Pat White made comment that the contractors and engineers
we are using for improvements may need to know about the program. Sean Saye seemed to think that the
improvements being made will be within the program 's guidelines.
Don Bates wants the Board to come up with a vis ion for the Fairhope Docks facility . Sean is waiting on
repair quotes for some of the CUITent bui lding upgrades. Sean can provide project plans for what the City
would like to do. Scott Douglass stated that this is a great time to look at the Pier Lease and to make sure
the Council and Mayor are discussing use of the municipal pier in the future . The Working Waterfront plan
does not address the municipal pier marina .
The next meeting is sc hedul ed for July 14 , 2021 at 4 :30 p .m .
There being no further bu siness to come b efo re the Harbor Board, the meeting was duly adjourn ed at 5: 13
pm.
Respectfully submitted by Jennifer Olmstead Approved: 10/13 /2021