HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-13-2018 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. 13 August 2018.
Present were Council President Jack Burrell, Councilmembers: Jimmy
Conyers, and Kevin Boone, Mayor Karin Wilson, City Attorney Marcus E.
McDowell, and City Clerk Lisa A. Hanks. Councilmembers Jay Robinson was
absent.
There being a quorum present, Council President Burrell called the meeting to
order at 6:05 p.m. The invocation was given by Reverend Denson Freeman, Jr.,
Rector of St. James Episcopal Church, and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Councilmember Boone moved to approve minutes of the 23 July 2018, regular
meeting; minutes of the 23 July 2018, work session; and minutes of the 23 July 2018,
agenda meeting. Seconded by Councilmember Conyers, motion passed unanimously
by voice vote.
Mayor Wilson addressed the City Council regarding the following items:
1) Mentioned the Attorney General's Opinion on the Agenda for the Council-Manager
form of government;
2) Draft Budget was given to the City Council with a schedule for meetings;
3) Dry Storage Facility meeting was held for the Boatyard; getting estimates and
recommendations
4) Quail Creek Golf Course receiving great comments;
5) Employee Safety being done by Ron Hayes who is a member of our Personnel
Board; our Directors and some of the Department Heads have taken a 10-hour OSHA
training course presented by Mr. Hayes;
6) Junior City Council was mentioned; taking applications and ID students will be
selected from Fairhope High School
7) Erik Cortinas, on behalf of the Fairhope Booster Club, announced the "Meet the
Pirates" and the Legacy Foundation Golf Tournament at Lakewood Country Club.
The following individuals spoke during Public Participation for Agenda
Items:
1) Chuck Zunk, 59 White Avenue, addressed the City Council regarding Agenda Item
Number 9; a resolution seeking an Attorney General's opinion on the Council-
Manager form of govemment special election. He stated the language is bias for one
side of the issue. Mr. Zunk read the petition language submitted to and approved by
the Judge of Probate.