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The City Council. City of Fairhope, met in regular session at
6:00 p.m., Fairhope Municipal Complex Council Chamber.
161 No11h Section Street. Fairhope. Alabama 36532, on
Monday, 11 September 2023.
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Present were Council President Jay Robinson, Councilmembers: Jack Burrell.
Corey Martin, Jimmy Conyers. and Kevin Boone, Mayor Sherry Sullivan. City
Attorney Marcus E. McDowell. and City Clerk Lisa A. Hanks.
There being a quorum present, Council President Robinson called the meeting
to order at 6: IO p.m. The invocation was given by Dr. Eric Hankins of First Fairhope
Church and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Councilmember Martin moved to
approve minutes of the 29 August 2023, regular meeting; and minutes of the 29 August
2023. work session. Seconded by Councilmember Conyers, motion passed
unanimously by voice vote.
Mayor Sullivan addressed the City Council regarding the following items:
1 ) Thanked Ian Morrison and the Electric Crew for willing to help with the
Hurricane attennath in Florida;
2)Announced Coastal Clean Up on Saturday, September 16, 2023:
3)9-11 Ceremony at the Police Department remembering the terrorists attacks in
New York:
4)Presented two proclamations for Childhood Cancer Month: one to the Beny
Strong Foundation and one to Joy of Life Foundation.
Jennifer Berry addressed the City Council and mentioned her daughter Caroline
who passed away from cancer. "Gold is the Color" Cancer is the number one
cause of deaths in children.
The following individual spoke during Public Participation for Agenda Items:
1)Dev Wakeley, 8856 Lake View Drive. addressed the City Council regarding
Agenda Item Number 7 and thanked the City Council for the Litter Getters.
Councilmember Burrell thanked everyone for coming out and thanked the
pastor for remembrance of others.
Councilmember Martin thanked everyone and remembrance of 9-1 I.
Councilmember Conyers mentioned 9-1 I and said most of us can remember
where we were when this happened. He said it is freedom to have an opinion.
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Councilmember Martin moved to table Agenda Item Number 5. Seconded by
Councilmember Bun-elL motion passed unanimously by voice vote.
Councilmember Conyers introduced in writing Ordinance No. 1782, an
ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 1510 known as the Personnel Rules, Policies and
Procedures Ordinance. Section 6 Employee Benefits, adding Section 6.11 Incentives
for Recruiting New Employees. In order to take immediate action. Councilmember
Bun-ell moved for immediate consideration. Seconded by Councilmember Martin.
motion for immediate consideration passed unanimously by the following voice
votes: A YE -Bun-ell, Martin, Conyers. Robinson, and Boone. NAY -None.
Councilmember Bun-ell then moved for final adoption of Ordinance No. 1782.
Seconded by Councilmember Bo<me, motion for final adoption passed by the
following voice votes: A YE -Bun-ell, Martin. Conyers, Robinson, and Boone. NAY
-None.
Councilmember Boone introduced in writing, and moved for the adoption of
the following resolution, a resolution that the City Council authorizes acceptance of
the ADEM Subaward Agreement ADEML T-SA007 for the City of Fairhope
GOMESA Litter Trap Project in the amount of $166,725.00 with no city match
required: and authorizes Mayor Shen-y Sullivan to sign all necessary grant documents
on behalf of the City. Seconded by Councilmember Conyers. motion passed
unanimously by voice vote.
RESOLUTION NO. 4836-23
AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF SUBA WARD AGREEMENT
ADEMLT-SA-007 FOR THE CITY OF FAIRHOPE
GOMESA LITTER TRAP PROJECT
WHEREAS, The State of Alabama Department of Environmental Management
(ADEM) Water Division offers funding pursuant to the Gulf of Mexico Energy
Security Act of 2006 (GOMESA) Grant Agreement, as amended, pertaining to the
GOMESA Litter Trap Fund: and
WHEREAS, the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
(ADCNR) and (ADEM), Grant#: G-ADEMLT/21/ADEM. as amended (GOMESA
Grant Agreement -Amendment No. I), to offer a subaward for funding the City of
Fairhope GO MESA Litter Trap Project in the amount of S 166,725.00 for installation
and maintenance of five (5) litter traps on Big Mouth Gully. five (5) on Stack Gully.
and two (2) on Cmvpen Creek: and funding is to be used for the procurement.
deployment. compliance oversite and monitoring, installation. operation and
maintenance oflitter trap(s); and
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WHEREAS, the approved project must be carried out in compliance with the
subaward agreement, and with all requirements of the GOMESA Grant Agreement
including. but not limited to, compliance with all GOMESA requirements. All funds
given pursuant to this subaward agreement shall be expended solely for conducting
the approved project:
WHEREAS, the project period 1s for three (3) years from the execution of this
agreement: and
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE
CITY OF FAIRHOPE, ALABAMA, that the City Council authorizes acceptance of
Subaward Agreement ADEML T-SA007 for the City of Fairhope GO MESA Litter
Trap Project in the amount of $ I 66,725.00 with no city match required: and
authorizes Mayor Sherry Sullivan to sign all necessary grant documents on behalf of
the City.
DULY ADOPTED THIS 11 TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2023
ATTEST:
City Clerk
Councilmember Burrell introduced in writing, and moved for the adoption of
the following resolution, a resolution that the City Council authorizes Mayor Sherry
Sullivan to execute a second year extension of the Maynard, Cooper & Gale, P.C.
Engagement Letter Agreement for the City of Fairhope from October 2023 to
September 2024 with a retainer fee of Eight Thousand Dollars ($8,000.00) per month:
and a not-to-exceed amount of $96,000.00. Seconded by Councilmember Conyers.
motion passed unanimously by voice vote. Councilmember Burrell commented that
this agreement has paid dividends for us with multiple grants that we would have not
known these were out there.
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I I September 2023 RESOLUTION NO. 4837-23 WHEREAS. on December 12. 2022. the City Council approved and authorized
Mayor SheITy Sullirnn to extend the Maynard. Cooper & Gale. P.C. Engagement
Letter Agreement for the City of Fairhope for an additional year from October 2022
to September 2023. \VHEREAS. the Mayor is desirous to extend this engagement fr)r an additional year
from October 2023 to September 2024 with a not-to-exceed amount of $96.000.00
(retainer fee of $8,000.00 per month). BE IT RESOL \'ED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF FAIRHOPE, ALABAMA, That the City Council hereby authorizes Mayor Sherry
Sulli\'an to execute a second year extension of the Maynard. Cooper & Gale. P.C.
Engagement Letter Agreement for the City of Fairhope from October 2023 to
September 2024 with a retainer fee of Eight Thousand Dollars ($8,000.00) per month:
and a not-to-exceed amount of S96.000.00.
DULY ADOPTED THIS 11 TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER. 2023
, Council President
Attest:
City Cler
Councilmember Martin introduced in writing. and moved for the adoption of
the following resolution. a resolution that Mayor SheJTy Sulli\'an is hereby authorized
to execute a contract for Extension No. I of ( Bid No. 023-02 ). Lease Fairhope Soccer
Concession Stand at the Soccer Complex. with Blast Soccer Club. Inc. per the tenns
and conditions of the original contract. The lease is $417.00 per month paid to the
City of Fairhope. Seconded by Councilmember Conyers. motion passed unanimously
by mice \'Ote.
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RESOLUTION NO. 4838-23
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF
FAIRHOPE, ALABAMA. that Mayor SheITy Sullivan is hereby authorized to
execute a contract for Extension No. I of (Bid No. 023-02), Lease Fairhope Soccer
Concession Stand at the Soccer Complex. with Blast Soccer Club, Inc. per the tenns
and conditions of the original contract. The lease is $417 .00 per month paid to the
City of Fairhope.
Adopted on this 11th day of September. 2023
Attest:
City Clerk
Councilmember Martin introduced in writing, and moved for the adoption of
the following resolution. a resolution to Award (Bid No. 23-036) for Magnolia
Avenue Underground Electric Part I (Labor Only Bid) to U-Tech Construction, Inc.
with a total bid proposal not-to-exceed $295.380.68. Seconded by Councilmember
Conyers. motion passed unanimously by voice vote.
RESOLUTION NO. 4839-23
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF
FAIRHOPE, ALABAMA, as follows:
[I]That the City of Fairhope did request. receive. and open bids for Magnolia
Avenue Underground Electric Part 1 (Bid No. 23-036) at 555 South Section Street in
the City of Fairhope offices. Fairhope, Alabama.
[2]At the appointed time and place. bids were received and tabulated as follows:
U-TEC Construction. Inc.$295.380.68
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I I September 2023 [3]After evaluating the bids with the required specifications, U-Tec Construction.Inc. is now awarded (Bid No. 23-036) Magnolia Avenue Underground Electric Part I(Labor Only Bid) with a total hid proposal not-to-exceed S.295,380.68.ADOPTED ON THIS I I TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER. 2023
Council President Attest:
L�d� City Clerk Mayor Sullivan explained that there is funding from Blue Cross Blue Shield Grant, Fairhope Single Tax Corporation, and Fairhope Rotary Club in the amount of S 120,000.00 with the remaining balance with the City. Councilmemher Burrell said he agrees with accepting grant but not exactly sure the west end is the best spot. He said there is land at the bottom of hill (Bob Pope's land) that would make the Fitness Court heavily utilized. Councilmember Martin agreed with Councilmember Bun-ell: and said the reason the Recreation Board did not recommend this was due to location. Councilmember Burrell moved to amend the following resolution by adding the language after the words Tennis Center. "or other locations as decided by the City Council." Seconded by Councilmember Boone. motion passed unanimously by voice vote. Councilmember Burrell introduced in writing, and moved for the adoption of the following resolution as amended. a resolution that the City of Fairhope approves the procurement of a Fitness Court® System (Circuit Training System), to be installed on the west end of Mike Ford Tennis Center or other locations as decided by the City Council. from National Fitness Campaign LP as Sole Source Supplier. Seconded by Councilmember Boone, motion passed unanimously by voice vote.
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RESOLUTION NO. 4840-23
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF
FAIRHOPE, ALABAMA. as follows:
[I]That the City of Fairhope appro\'es the procurement of a Fitness Courtli.' System
(Circuit Training System). to be installed on the west end of Mike Ford Tennis Center
or other locations as decided by the City Council, from National Fitness Campaign
LP as Sole Source Supplier for a not-to-exceed amount of $155.000.00.
[2) The City will recei\'e contributions towards the project from: •Fairhope Single Tax ($40.000.00)•Fairhope Rotary Club ($40.000.00)•Blue Cross Blue Shield Grant (40.000.00)
[3]Additional costs necessary will be funded by the City and will be no greater than
SI 00.000.00. This project is included in the Draft FY24 Budget for the Recreation
Department's Capital Improvements.
[4) Procurement is exempt from formal bid pursuant to Competitive Bid Law. Code
of Alabama I 975. Section 41-16-51 (7).
ADOPTED ON THIS 11 TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER. 2023
, Council President
Attest:
Councilmember BuITell introduced in writing. and moved for the adoption of
the following resolution. a resolution that the City of Fairhope approves the
procurement of a New Replacement Roof for the Quail Creek Maintenance Barn from
Roof Doctors with a not-to-exceed amount of S49.000.00. Seconded by
Councilmembcr Martin. motion passed unanimously by \'oice \'Otc.
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RESOLUTION NO. 4841-23
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF FAIRHOPE,
ALABAMA, That the City of Fairhope approYes the procurement of a Ne\\' Replacement
Roof for the Quail Creek Maintenance Barn from Roof Doctors with a not-to-exceed amount
of $49.000.00. Three (3) quotes were obtained for this procurement and Roof Doctors
provided the lowest quote.
ADOPTED ON THIS 11 TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2023
Attest:
�� City Clerk
Councilmember Martin introduced in writing. and moved for the adoption of
the following resolution, a resolution that the City of Fairhope approves the
procurement of FMLA (Family Medical Lea\'e Act) Administration Services for the
Human Resources Department from American United Life Insurance Company with
a not-to-exceed annual amount of $15,646.20; and authorizes Mayor Sullivan to
execute the agreement. Seconded by Councilmember Burrell. motion passed
unanimously by voice vote.
RESOLUTION NO. 4842-23
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF FAIRHOPE,
ALABAMA, That the City of Fairhope approves the procurement of FM LA (Family Medical
Leave Act) Administration Services for the Human Resources Department from American
United Life Insurance Company with a not-to-exceed annual amount of $15,646.20: and
authorizes Mayor SulliYan to execute the agreement.
ADOPTED ON THIS 11 TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER 2023
ATTEST:
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City Cler
10184 I I Septemher 2023 Councilmemher Conyers introduced in writing, and moved for the adoption of the following resolution, a resolution that the City of Fairhope approves the selection of PFM Financial Ad\'isors LLC for Professional Consulting Services as Financial Advisor to develop a Finance Plan with a not-to-exceed amount of S 15.000.00: andhereby authorizes Mayor Sherry Sullivan to execute contract. This professional service is exempt from fom1al hidding per Code of Alabama 1975. Section 41-16-51 (a)(3 ). The motion was seconded hy Councilmemher Martin who said he was confused and this is still not a good deal. Councilmemher Martin moved to amend the following resolution by removing "to develop a Finance Plan with a not-to-exceed amount of $15,000.00" and adding "for year-long services with a not-to-exceed retainer of S20.000.00." Seconded hy Councilmemher Conyers. motion passed unanimously hy ,,oice vote. Councilmemher Conyers moved for the adoption of the following resolution as amended. a resolution that the City of Fairhope approves the selection of PFM Financial Ad\'isors LLC for Professional Consulting Sen·ices as Financial Advisor for year-long sen·ices with a not-to-exceed retainer of $20.()00.00: and herebyauthorizes Mayor Sherry Sullivan to execute contract. The motion was seconded hy Councilrnernher Martin. Councilmernher Burrell said he was not for this and agrees with Councilmernher Boone for going out for Request for Quotes for a line of credit. Councilmernher Conyers said this is drilling down further to what do we need. Council President Rohinson explained how we best space these projects out and fund. Ms. Creech stated 5-year planning is needed. After fu11her discussion. motion passed hy following voice ,·otes: A YE -Mm1in. Conyers. and Rohinson. NAY -Burrell and Boone. RESOLUTION NO. 4843-23 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GO\'ERNl!\G BODY OF THE CIT\' OF FAIRHOPE, ALABA!\IA, That the City of Fairhope apprn\'es the selection of PFM Financial Advisors LLC for Professional Consulting Ser,ices as Financial Ad,·isor for year-long sen ices ,, ith a not-toexceed retainer of $20.000.00; and hereby authorizes Mayor Sherry Sulli,an to execute contract. This professional sen ice is exempt from formal bidding per Code of Alabama 1975. Section -l l -16-51 (a)(3).DULY ADOPTED THIS 1JJ1i DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2023 Attest: L�� City Clerk
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Councilmember Martin introduced in writing, and moved for the adoption of
the following resolution. a resolution that the City Council approves the selection of
O'Donnell & Associates, Inc. to Professional Hydrogeologic Services for the
Development of a Deep Well at Fairhope Wellfield No. I: and hereby authorizes
Mayor Shen-y Sullivan to execute a Contract with an estimated amount of
$23,500.00. Seconded by Councilmember Conyers. motion passed unanimously by
voice vote.
RESOLUTION NO. 4844-23
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF
F Al RH OPE, ALABAMA, that the City Council approves the selection of O'Donnell
& Associates, Inc. to Professional Hydrogeologic Services for the Development of a
Deep Well at Fairhope Well field No. I; and hereby autho1izes Mayor Sherry Sullivan
to execute a Contract with an estimated amount of $23,500.00.
DULY ADOPTED THIS 11 TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2023
Attest:
0!fp:� City Cle
Councilmember Conyers introduced in writing, and moved for the adoption of
the following resolution, a resolution that the City of Fairhope approves the
procurement of Lighting for the Quail Creek Pickleball Courts for the Recreation
Department from Musco Sports Lighting, LLC: and the equipment is available for
direct procurement through the Sourcewell Contract which has been nationally bid:
and therefore, does not have to be let out for bid. The cost will be $37,250.00.
Seconded by Councilmember Boone. motion passed unanimously by voice vote.
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RESOLUTION NO. 4845-23
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF
FAIRHOPE, ALABAMA, as follows:
[I]That the City of Fairhope approves the procurement of Lighting for the Quail
Creek Pickleball Courts for the Recreation Department from Musco Sports Lighting,
LLC; and the equipment is available for direct procurement through the Sourcewell
Contract which has been nationally bid; and therefore, does not have to be let out for
bid. The cost will be S3 7.250.00.
ADOPTED ON THIS 11 TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER. 2023
Attest:
The following individuals spoke during Public Participation for Non-Agenda
Items:
1)Brian Dasinger with Faith. Family. and Freedom Coalition addressed the City
Council regarding his opposition to some books in the teen section of the Fairhope
Public Library. He emphasized that his group "doesn ·t want to ban books"' but wants
the books mo, ed from the young adult section to the adult section. Mr. Dasinger
requested the Library Board to replace one of the librarians. He said. "'we are asking
the city council and the Fairhope library board to clean up our library."
2)Carol Wilson, 489 Bartlett Avenue. addressed the City Council and mentioned her
co-worker Betty Ong who was a Flight Attendant on American Airlines Flight 11 that
hit one of the twin towers. Ms. Wilson gave her opposition to some books in the teen
section of the Fairhope Public Library. She said. "'if I subjected myself to read the
entire content of the book and filed a reconsideration fonn. the request to relocate the
books in the adult section would more than likely be denied based upon the library·s
policy of diversity. equity and inclusion ...
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11 September 2023 3)Anne Johnson, 359 South Church Street and Chair of the Fairhope Public Library.addressed the City Council and said the recent spate of challenges "kind of feels likea coordinated and targeted attack on the library." She said, "many of these books arefor young adults and the request is to move them from the teen section to the adultsection, or otherwise sequester them in the library; thus rendering them inaccessibleto their primary audience:· Ms. Johnson commented the Fairhope library board isunanimous in supporting the right to read for all Fairhope citizens."4)Randal Wright. 137 Stratford Street and President of the Friends of the FairhopeLibrary, addressed the City Council and said each person has the right to read or notto read a book. Ms. Wright said that the library's policy on challenging books hasbeen in place for 20 years and gives patrons the right to challenge a book in goodfaith.5)Charles Wilson, 489 Bartlett Avenue. addressed the City Council regarding aFacebook post claiming that "the clean-up crew was coming today to ban CRT and toban LGBTQ books." He stated, "that is a falsehood that was promoted online by aFairhope public library employee." Mr. Wilson gave his opposition to some books inthe teen section of the Fairhope Public Library.6)De\' Wakeley. 8856 Lake View Drive, addressed the City Council and commented hewas a lawyer. He said, "they say they are not here to ban books." He said people whosay these books are obscene are coming for those books. Mr. Wakeley stated they aresetting the legal groundwork and they are coming after the books.7)Student McKenna Durnin, 209 Hemlock Dri\'e, addressed the City Council regardingher opposition to some books in the teen section of the Fairhope Public Library. Shesaid resources should be available: just not in the children section.8)Dr. Sa\an Wilson. 120 Oak Bend Court, addressed the City Council and said we ha\·ean exceptional Libraries: public and school. She commented e\'ery book has apotential for teaching and con\'ersation. She said parents have the right to say whattheir children could read; and banning books is not the right for Council.9)Student Carter Frego, State Highway 181, addressed the City Council regarding hisopposition to some books in the teen section of the Fairhope Public Library. He reada list of books he thought may fail the "Miller Test."10)Oa\'id Gespass. 40 Echo Lane W .. addressed the City Council and said he was aCi\·ile Rights Attorney. He told the City Council all they have heard are opinions andaccusations. He said that "Black Li\·es Matters" is not a fraud: and commentedspeech has to happen when it matters. Mr. Gespass said ha\·ing books readilya\·ailable is what the Library is for.11)Amanda Dasinger, 115 Keplar Place, addressed the City Council regarding heropposition to some books in the teen section of the Fairhope Public Library. She readan exceq1t from one of the books: and spelled out words and how many times theseappeared in the book.12)Young adult teen addressed the City Council and thanked them for what they do forthe City. He ga\ e his opposition to some books in the teen section of the FairhopePublic Library.
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11 September 2023 13)Jada Priley. Twin Echo Court. addressed the City Council and commented this is aCity of Storytellers. a safe place to live. and we have artistic indi\ iduals. She saidwhen her family moved to Fairhope. the Fairhope Public Library was the first placewe went. She said the teen librarian has helped her children. Ms. Priley said. "shelm·es the Library: and lo\·es Jesus."14)Max Miller. 10613 County Road I, addressed the City Council regarding hisopposition to some books in the teen section of the Fairhope Public Library.15)Ste\·e Christiansen. Pier A \·enue. addressed the City Council regarding his supportfor the Fairhope Public Library and said he was a great advocate of literature. Hecommented goodness and lm·e should pre\·ail.16)Donna Riley Line. 19270 Greeno Road. addressed the City Council and said the localLibrary was a ha\·en for her. She said books should be a\·ailable for alL and it is aFirst Amendment right.17)Sophia Miller. 10613 County Road 1. addressed the City Council regarding heropposition to some books in the teen section of the Fairhope Public Library.18)Paul Mareno. 9174 Feather Trail, addressed the City Council regarding the FairhopePublic Library. He mentioned the First Amendment and free speech: and his supportfor the Library.19)Lauren Kress. 8450 Bishop Road. addressed the City Council and said she was aMom of three. Ms. Kress commented she grew up in libraries and her children grewup in libraries. She said the Fairhope Public Library prm ides books she could notafford. Ms. Kress stated \·alues and morals are taught at home: and her support for theLibrary.20)Doug Greencard. Lakefield A \·enue. addressed the City Council regarding hisopposition to some books in the teen section of the Fairhope Public Library. Hementioned a l lomemvners Association meeting at the Library: and saw books ontable in teen section.21)Stephane Durnin. 209 Hemlock Drive. addressed the City Council regarding heropposition to some books in the teen section of the Fairhope Public Library. Shementioned two different catalog sections: one for the children section and one for theadult section. Ms. Durnin said when searching on the children's catalog section. shecould access the adult catalog section.22)Janet Hinton. 373 Francilla Circle. addressed the City Council and held up her librarycard and i-phone. She commented if children cannot get books from Library. they canget the infonnation from their phones. Ms. Hinton stated our Fairhope Public Libraryis one of the best and largest for a City our size. She mentioned freedom of speechand the written word and her suppm1 for the Library.23)Linda Gibson. 124 Club Ori\ e. addressed the City Council and said she has been a\Olunteer at the Fairhope Public Library for years: and shelving in the teen section.She said parents make choices for their children: and makes selections in their li\'es.Ms. Gibson ga\'e her support for the Library.
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24)Fairhope Sweet Shop owner addressed the City Council and appealed to them for
help. He mentioned had to close his business several times because of a sketchy
character wandering in his business. He told the City Council no officers came to
shop when called. His business is in the French Quarter and asked for Police
presence.
25)Stacy Wilson, 54 N. Church Street, addressed the City Council and stated it is a
freedom to wear a mask. Ms. Wilson said she was personally offended by the
citizen's comment. Ms. Wilson stated she works at an Independent Bookstore; and
one of her duties is to order books. She mentioned she may not like the books but
must order: and gave her support for the Library.
26)BK Gray, 697 Cedar Avenue, addressed the City Council regarding his support for
the Library. Mr. Gray said he loves the Library just the way it is; and defends the
books. He asked the City Council what they were going to do.
Council President Robinson said "quite honestly, we don't have any input on what
the library carries as books. A request was made to me to put this on the agenda, and
my response was this is not a City Council issue; this is a library issue. The library
has a board and I would expect everybody who has expressed an opinion tonight will
express that opinion to the board to make that decision. While we appreciate
everybody being here and expressing their opinion, it doesn't make it a City Council
issue."
27)Ron Allen, 500 Spanish Fort Boulevard, addressed the City Council and stated he
was a lawyer. He said we are fighting the same issue since I was a little kid. Mr.
Allen said he believes in freedom; and gave his support for the Library.
Councilmember Burrell moved to adjourn the meeting. Seconded by
Councilmember Martin, motion passed unanimously by voice vote.
There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting
was duly adjourned at 8:09 p.m.
on, Council President
City Clerk