HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-26-2018 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 Monday, 26 November 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.
The following topics were discussed:
• Planning Director Wayne Dyess and IT Director Jeff Montgomery addressed the
City Council regarding the Discussion of Small Cell Towers. Mr. Dyess said two
concems are the aesthetics and number of towers. Mr. Montgomery stated the
companies are gaps with these towers. Mr. Dyess mentioned AT&T has already
asked about these towers. The consensus of the City Council was to move
forward with a moratorium for putting these small cell towers up.
Mr. Dyess also mentioned a moratorium on the Greeno Road Corridor. This
would allow the City to get the results of the Visual Preference Study; and to
prepare amendments needed for the Corridor. Mr. Dyess said the moratorium
would be for rezoning, site planning, and MOPs for 270 days or until we adopt
regulations. The consensus of the City Council was to put on the next agenda.
• Operations Director Richard Peterson addressed the City Council regarding the
Marina Electrical at the Main Pier. He stated we should get 87 1/2 percent back
from FEMA Funds. Electric Superintendent Michael Allison explained that this
will be marine grade and very rigid; and the transformer is pad mounted. Mayor
Wilson stated we need better use for slips or expand the marina. Council
President Burrell questioned transient boaters.
Building Official Erik Cortinas commented that FEMA raised the base flood
plain; and damage from Hurricane Nate caused power loss. Former Owner Bob
Pope stated that there are pedestals at all slips with the majority being 30-amp
power. He said 50-amp pedestals are used for Yacht size boats. Mr. Cortinas said
he pushed for a licensed electrician who could work over the water.
Councilmember Conyers questioned the risk of not getting reimbursed. Mr.
Peterson replied FEMA has been working with the City of Fairhope.
• The Discussion of Remaining Budget for 2018 - 2019 was next on the agenda.
The Sales Tax was discussed regarding the Rainy-Day Fund and the General
Fund. Mayor Wilson commented we were stock piling cash; and have $45
million cash balance. Councilmember Robinson said to use the Rainy-Day Fund
instead of Utilities for operating expenses.