HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-23-2018 Work Session Meeting MinutesSTATE OF ALABAMA ) (
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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, 23 April 2018.
Present were Council President Jack Burrell, Councilmembers: Jay Robinson,
Robert Brown, and Kevin Boone, Mayor Karin Wilson, City Attorney Marcus E.
McDowell, and City Clerk Lisa A. Hanks. Councilmember Jimmy Conyers was
absent.
Council President Burrell called the meeting to order at 4:30 p.m.
The following topics were discussed:
• The Discussion of Inmate Phone System was next on the agenda presented by Chief
Petties and Corrections Officer Jacob Colle. They explained the need for a phone
system due to our system not working since 2012. The system is regulated by the
FCC and is a tool for helping with inmates. The inmates or their family setup an
account and pay for the calls. Officer Colle said visitation phones are included in the
package. The consensus of the City Council was to move forward.
• Public Works Director Richard Johnson began the Follow-up Discussion of HVAC at
the James P. Nix Center. He said ballroom is at one-third capacity; and the fresh
return air unit is out of commission. Mr. Johnson said this is a high use facility with
events. He responded that this will be a sixty percent replacement of the unit.
Council President Burrell questioned how can the City find a solution for these
issues. Mr. Johnson replied better preventive maintenance; and preventive
maintenance contracts. Mayor Wilson commented we need a Building Maintenance
Department. Councilmember Brown said no positive air is bad for the building.
• Councilmember Boone said they had a good Personnel Board meeting; and
mentioned Ron Hayes being a Safety Specialist and will help the City with a Safety
Management Program. The Harbor Board met and the seawall is almost complete.
Public Works Director Richard Johnson brought up the FEMA and AEMA regarding
Hurricane Nate. He said the Public Assistant Grant has been completed. He
mentioned the abutments have been placed for the Pedestrian Bridge across Fly
Creek. Mr. Johnson thanked the Mayor and Councilmembers for the merit raise. He
said the top third in Public Works received a merit raise; and recognized their worth
for the City.
Councilmember Boone questioned the FEMA funds "ETA." He also asked about
watching the bridge get put in place. Councilmember Brown said he wanted to see
plan for Magnolia Beach instead of dumping sand. Mr. Johnson replied part of the
$6.2 million from the Restore Act Funds if to help fix this issue.