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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-14-2022 Work Session Meeting MinutesSTATE OF ALABAMA COUNTY OF BALDWIN ) ( ) ( 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, 14 February 2022. Present were Council President Jimmy Conyers , Councilmembers: Jack Burrell (arrived at 5:29 p.m.), Jay Robinson , and Kevin Boone, Mayor Sherry Sullivan, City Attorney Marcus E. McDowell , and City Clerk Lisa A. Hanks. Cou ncilmember Corey Martin was absent. Council President Jimmy Conyers called the meeting to order at 4:30 p.m. The following topics were discussed: • The first item on the Agenda was the Di sc ussion of a Filming Project that is being prospected for the City with Special Projects and Grant Manager Jessica Walker and Bass Hampton from Jesus Revolution, LLC presenting to the City Council. They mentioned this is a story about Greg Laurie in the 1970s who meets Lonnie Frisbee along with Pastor Chuck Smith that leads to a Jesus Revolution. (See attached handout) She said they were requesting using orth Beach and the K-1 Center classroom s. Ms . Walker requested a resolution be walked on for approval of the usage . • Water and Sewer Superintendent Jason Langley along with Mayor Sullivan addressed the City Council regarding the Discussion of possible Water and Sewer Projects to fund with ARPA money. County Road 33 water line back to City of Fairhope; headworks ; update infrastructure in Fruit and Nut; and water line upgrades on County Road 32 were the main projects to look at for funding. Mayor Sullivan mentioned the water lines bein g lead; and said this may be a phased project. • Councilmember Robinson complimented the Fairhope Environmental Advisory Board for their hard work . Planning Director Hunter Simmons addressed the City Council regarding Agenda Items No. 5, No. 6, No. 7, o . 8, and o. 9; and answered any questions if needed . Mr. Hunter explained Agenda Item No . 8 in detail and the right-of-ways . He gave an update on the Planning Department ; and reminded everyone of the Comprehensive Land Use Plan Meetings scheduled for March 2022. • Councilmember Robinson explained Agenda Item No. 10 and said the Historic Pre servation Committee is expanding its mission and to focus on education. • Water and Sewer Superintendent Jason Langley addressed the City Council regarding Agenda Items No. 11 , No. 12 , o . 15 , No. 22 , No. 26, and No. 29; and answered any questions if needed. Mayor Sullivan thanked Mr. Langley and Staff for Agenda Items o. 22 and No. 29. Monday, 14 February 2022 Page -2- • Public Works Director Richard Johnson addressed the City Council regarding Agenda Items No. 13, No. 14 , No. 23, No. 25 ; and answered any questions if needed . He explained Agenda Item o. 13 in detail. Mr. Johnson gave an update on the Public Works Department on the "Event Season." He said Church Street will be safe for the events ; and mentioned a grant from Baldwin County EMA for barricades that will be used this season. • Mayor Sullivan addressed the City Council regarding Agenda Item No. 16 and explained the need for a Gas Superintendent to train beside Terry Holman who has been with the City for 28 years . • Gas Superintendent Terry Holman addressed the City Council regarding Agenda Item No. 28 ; and answered any questions if needed . He gave an update on the Gas Department. • Mayor Sullivan announced Cory Pierce as our new Human Resources Manager and will begin February 21, 2022. • Recreation Director Pat White addressed the City Council regarding Agenda Items No. 17 , No. 18 , and No. 19 ; and answered any questions if needed. • Special Projects and Grant Manager Jessica Walker addressed the City Council regarding Agenda Item No . 20 ; and answered any questions if needed . • Fire Chief Chris Ellis addressed the City Council and gave an update on January Fire calls ; and addressed Agenda Item No. 24 and answered any questions if needed. He told the City Council all of their cameras have been replaced by a Firehouse Grant. • Electric Superintendent Jade Fleming addressed the City Council and gave an update for the Electric Department. He addressed Agenda Items o. 27 , No. 30 , and No. 31 ; and answered any questions if needed. He announced that Jeremy Morgan is our new AMI Coordinator. • Council President Conyers mentioned two resolutions that needed to be added on tonight's City Council Agenda . He read the first resolution regarding the City of Fairhope and Blast. Council President Conyers said Mayor Sullivan had multiple meetings with Blast regarding this resolution . He said the files have been turned over to the City; and nets have been replaced already. He told the City Council we have over 400 kids registered for league play; and this is not exclusive for Blast. • Councilmember Burrell asked City Attorney Marcus McDowell if he was okay with the resolution. City Attorney McDowell said the only concern he bas is Blast using any form of the word "recreation" so it does not look like a City league . Councilmember Burrell questioned concessions and soccer goals . Councilmember Robinson said everyone should get approval to put anything on City property. • Council President Conyers read the resolution regarding the filming of Jesus Revolution; and commented the park rental fee is applicable . Monday, 14 February 2022 Page -3- • Councilmember Burre ll stated he had been asked by Counci lmember Martin to give an update on the Fairhope Environmental Advisory Board. He said they want to be involved in the Comprehensive Land Use Plan by giving suggestions . He mentioned the "Litter Getter" has been in the news already. He gave an update on the Harbor Board and said no dredging has been done since January ; and mentioned the bulkhead repairs. The Agenda Meeting was held during the Work Session under Department Head Updates. There being no further business to come before the City Council , the meeting was duly adjourned at 5:53 p.m . ci l Presiden ~~ City Clerk