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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, 9 October 2017.
Present were Council President Jack Burrell, Councilmembers: Jay Robinson,
Jimmy Conyers, Robert Brown, and Kevin Boone, City Attorney Marion E. Wynne,
and City Clerk Lisa A. Hanks. Mayor Karin Wilson was absent.
Council President Burrell called the meeting to order at 4:30 p.m.
The following topics were discussed:
• The first item on the agenda was Committee Updates. Counciimember Brown stated
that the Pedestrian and Bicycle Committee will begin a Bike to School on the first
Fridays of the month. He announced an Education Advisory Committee meeting will
be held for FEEF to give a presentation regarding the K-1 property on November 1,
2017. He mentioned the Fly Creek Sampling Plan that Mobile Bay Keeper presented
at the last meeting. Counciimember Brown said the cost is $6,5000.00 and would
like to add this item on the agenda.
• Counciimember Boone announced the Personnel Board met and discussed job
descriptions being more efficient; and they will do an in-house compensation study.
• Council President Burrell mentioned the Airport Authority and a resolution for an
FAA Grant being on tonight's agenda.
• The next item on the agenda was an update on the storm damage by Public Works
Director Richard Johnson. He said the wooden piers were damaged and the City is
waiting on a possible FEMA declaration to help with costs. He suggested replacing
as one project; and if FEMA declares, we will do in-house. Mr. Johnson said the cost
will be approximately $250,000.00; and hope to rebuild at minimum standard.
• Gregg Redditt, representing St. Michaels Catholic High School, addressed the City
Council regarding the reappointment of James Bailey for the Educational Building
Authority. He mentioned these appointments are on staggered terms, so there will be
reappointments the next two years.
• Department Head Updates was next on the agenda. Community Affairs Director
Sherry-Lea Botop addressed the City Council and mentioned the Moratorium Report.
She said grants are moving forward: Wayfinding Grant (PL Grant) is for a
recommendation for safety and plan.; and the Grant for the Parking Garage Project is
being increased to $600,000.00 for completion along with Transit Shelter. Mr.
Johnson commented we are looking for Local Project approval. Ms. Botop also
mentioned the South Community Action Plan Meeting.
• Planning Director Wayne Dyess addressed the City Council reported that the
moratorium is over, so projects must be first approved by the Planning Commission.