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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-15-2018 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 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. Council President Burrell called the meeting to order at 4:30 p.m. and said he did not put any of these items on the agenda and 75 percent of these items could be discussed outside of a Work Session. The following topics were discussed: • The first item on the agenda was the discussion of the Job Positions and Rationale behind Positions by Human Resource Coordinator Leslie Green, Director of Golf Jeff Marks, and Recreation Director Tom Kuhl. Mr. Marks read the attached narrative and said it is critical to have staff in the busy season. He said there are more programs for the Community. Mr. Marks requested an Assistant Golf Pro and a part- time employee for the Pro Shop. The Assistant would be at the same rate of pay and the job will be posted. Ms. Green commented that all jobs are posted and we look for the best qualified applicant. Council President Burrell requested the Assistant Golf Pro job description be on the next agenda to fund the position and add to the Compensation Plan; and to hire a Pro Shop assistant with a pay up to $10.00 per hour. Tom Kuhl mentioned the tennis courts and the man hours needed to keep it open. Mr. Kuhl requested two part-time employees to help cover the hours; and these hours would be flexible. These positions will also be up to $10.00 per hour. Mr. Kuhl said there have been 16,000 plays on the soff courts; and just over 16,000 plays on the hard courts. Mr. Kuhl also addressed the Discussion of the sale of Tennis Items at the Mike Ford Tennis Center. He said these items would be needed to play; like tennis balls, hand grips, strings, etc.; and would bring in some income; and this was recommended by the Recreation Board. Council President Burrell requested that the Recreation Budget for personnel be increased by $13,000.00 to be on the next City Council agenda to allow for two part-time Tennis Assistants. • The Discussion of Ordinances and Resolution for Civic Center and Ordinances for Parks; and Streets and/or Sidewalks was present by Community Affairs Director Sherry-Lea Botop and Civic Center Manager Michael Stonehouse. It was mentioned that there have been no increases since 2007 and Mr. Stonehouse went over the proposed fees. Council President Burrell questioned the electric fee and said the ESRT contract has been an issue.