HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-25-2018 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 June 2018.
Present were Council President Jack Burrell, Councilmembers: Jay Robinson,
Jimmy Conyers, Robert Brown, and Kevin Boone, Mayor Karin Wilson, City
Attorney Marcus E. McDowell, and City Clerk Lisa A. Hanks.
There being a quorum present, Council President Bun'ell called the meeting to
order. The invocation was given by Deacon George Yeend with St. Lawrence
Catholic Church and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Councilmember Robinson
moved to approve minutes of the 11 June 2018, regular meeting; minutes of the 11
June 2018, work session; and minutes of the 11 June 2018, agenda meeting.
Seconded by Councilmember Brown, motion passed unanimously by voice vote.
Mayor Wilson addressed the City Council and said she had invited Judge
Russell to come and explain the two petitions and clarify the information, but will not
be here tonight. She mentioned a flyer outside that goes over the petitions for the
Council-Manager Form of Government and both have been approved. She said you
could reach out to Judge Russell either by e-mail or telephone. Council President
Burrell asked Mayor Wilson if she knew the cost for holding the election; and she
replied no.
The following individuals spoke during Public Participation for Agenda
Items:
1) Cliff McCollum with The Courier addressed the City Council and said the estimate to
hold the election would be between $15,000.00 to $20,000.00.
2) Glenn Barefoot, 607 Woodlane Court, addressed the City Council regarding Agenda
Item Number 13: a resolution regarding the proposed slip rated at Fairhope Docks
going into effect July 1, 2018. Mr. Barefoot said it was not fair to go from $5.00 per
foot to $10.00 per foot; especially with the shape of the docks. He also mentioned
American Express not being available and losing fuel sales.
Councilmember Robinson said he was saddened by recent Council meetings;
and want to hear from citizens. He said we need to hold ourselves to a higher
standard; and he welcomes criticism and expects it, but there is a way to conduct
ourselves in a manner that does not embarrass ourselves or the City. Councilmember
Robinson said this is kind of a warning to the other Councilmembers, and he already
spoke to the Mayor regarding discussing the new form of government. He said it was
not appropriate for him to use his elected position as a platform for taking one side or
the other; and glad he has not commented either way.