HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-24-2017 City Council 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. 24 April 2017.
Present were Council President Jack Burrell, Councilmembers: Jay Robinson,
Jimmy Conyers, Robert Brown, and Kevin Boone, Mayor Karin Wilson, City
Attorney Marion E. Wynne, and City Clerk Lisa A. Hanks.
There being a quorum present, Council President Burrell called the meeting to
order. The invocation was given by Dr. Ed Glaize, Senior Pastor of Fairhope United
Methodist Church, and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Council President Burrell stated that the Mayor's Veto would be addressed
after Public Participation; and was placed on the agenda by City Clerk Lisa Hanks
where prior vetoes had been placed. He also stated there was a need to add on one
agenda item after Council Comments: a Resolution that the Compensation and Job
Classification Plan along with the Grade Order Sheet be amended and approved to
Add the Planning Technician; and the Job Description with stated pay range ($15.00
to Si9.00 per hour).
Councilmember Boone moved to add on the above-mentioned item not on the
printed agenda. Seconded by Councilmember Conyers, motion passed unanimously
by voice vote.
Councilmember Robinson moved to approve minutes of the 10 April 2017,
regular meeting; minutes of the 10 April 2017, work session; and minutes of the 10
April 2017, agenda meeting. Seconded by Councilmember Conyers, motion passed
unanimously by voice vote.
Mayor Wilson addressed the City Council regarding the proposed budget.
She stated the budget sets goals and objectives for the City; and as CEO the Mayor
prepares and presents recommendations to the Council. Mayor Wilson commented
on the omission to the budget for funding of the Economic and Community
Development Director position and the department. She stated this position was
created four months ago with a pay grade based on the job description. Mayor
Wilson stated her decisions are being made for the best interest of the City.