HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-15-2018 City Council 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
Thursday, 15 March 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 Burrell called the meeting to
order. The invocation was given by Councilmember Jimmy Conyers and the Pledge
of Allegiance was recited.
Council President Burrell stated there was a need to add on two agenda items
after Agenda Item Number 19: a Resolution that the City of Fairhope amends the
Fire Department Budget to increase its amount by up to $50,000.00 as necessary to be
used for truck inspections and repairs only; and a Resolution that the City Council
hereby authorizes the City Treasurer to pay the past and current invoices on Account
Number 970161 (dated Invoice March 5, 2018 in the amount of $20,080.92)
submitted by the firm of Wilkins, Bankester, Biles & Wynne, P.A. Additionally, the
City Treasurer is authorized to approve and pay future invoices submitted by the firm
of Wilkins, Bankester, Biles & Wynne, P.A. He also said the City Council needed to
address Agenda Item Number 19: Request of Erin Langley, Eastern Repertory
Theatre, Inc., approval of application and request to use Henry George Park for its
April 29, 3018 to May 6, 2018 production after Agenda Item Number 9.
Councilmember Boone moved to add on the above-mentioned item (s) not on
the printed agenda. Seconded by Councilmember Conyers, motion passed
unanimously by voice vote.
Councilmember Robinson moved to approve minutes of the 26 February
2018, regular meeting; minutes of the 26 February 2018, work session; and minutes
of the 26 February 2018, agenda meeting. Seconded by Councilmember Brown,
motion passed unanimously by voice vote.
Mayor Wilson addressed the City Council regarding the following items:
1) Announced the City Directors Roundtable was held for the first time today
at 3:30 p.m.; and this will be held one hour before the Work Session.
2) Attended the National League of Cities in Washington with Council
President Burrell and Councilmember Conyers; and had a chance to meet
with Representatives on behalf of Fairhope.