HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-25-2019 Regular Meeting MinutesSTATE OF ALABAMA
COUNTY OF BALDWIN
The City Council, City of Fairhope, met in regular session at
6:00 p.m., Fairhope Municipal Complex Council Chamber,
161 North Section Street, Fairhope, Alabama 36532, on
Monday. 25 February 2019.
Present were Council President Jack Burrell, Councilmembers: Jay Robinson,
Jimmy Conyers, and Robert Brown, Mayor Karin Wilson, City Attorney Marcus E.
McDowell, and City Clerk Lisa A. Hanks. Councilmember Keyin Boone was absent.
There being a quorum present, Council President Buirell called the meeting to
order at 6:08 p.m. The inyocation was given Reverend Matt McCollum, Pastor of
Trinity Presbyterian Church, and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Councilmember Robinson moved to approve minutes of the II February 2019,
regular meeting; minutes of the 11 February 2019, work session; and minutes of the
11 February 2019, agenda meeting. Seconded by Councilmember Conyers, motion
passed unanimously by voice vote.
Mayor Wilson addressed the City Council regarding lease discussion from the
last meeting; and now we are having an issue with another lease. She said the City
Attorney is harming the good name and character of our Department Heads; and is
not interested in working with the Mayor which is causing frustration and low morale.
Mayor Wilson commented the City Attorney needs to work with the Mayor.
Councilmember Robinson thanked the Public Works Department and Police
Department for making the KOER parade a success. He mentioned there were two
more parades: Maids of Jubilee and Order of Mystic Magnolias. Councilmember
Robinson said he and Councilmember Conyers met with some of the Department
Heads and the City Attorney; and it was a good meeting. Councilmember Robinson
said he personally felt we are on the right path now. Councilmember Robinson
commented that he and Councilmember Conyers will help with issues.
Councilmember Conyers mentioned the Library being closed due to repairs
and should be open on March 11, 2019. He said there is a consensus of the Council
to move forward with the K-1 property purchase.
Councilmember Brown thanked everyone for a great KOER parade; and for
the Haven's Mystic Mutts of Revelry parade.
Council President Burrell thanked the Public Works Department and Police
Department for two good parades. He thanked Councilmember Conyers for letting
everyone know we are going to purchase the K-1 Center.