HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-18-2017 City Council Meeting MinutesSTATE OF ALABAMA )(
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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. 18 December 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 Tate Chalfant, Youth Pastor of Celebration Church,
and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Councilmember Conyers moved to
approve minutes of the 06 December 2017, special-called meeting, minutes of the 11
December 2017, regular meeting; minutes of the 11 December 2017, work session;
and minutes of thel 1 December 2017, agenda meeting. Seconded by Councilmember
Robinson, motion passed unanimously by voice vote.
Mayor Wilson addressed the City Council regarding the following items:
1) Lakeland, Florida was mentioned and the help from our Electric Department after
Hurricane. The City of Lakeland sent a Proclamation to the City of Fairhope for our
efforts after Hurricane Irma (September 5, 2017). The City of Lakeland also wanted
to recognize the Electric Department and sent t-shirts and thank you notes designed
and made by kids with the theme being "You Light up my Life." The following
Electric Department volunteers (employees) were recognized: Doug Brown, Ian
Morrison, Marshall King, and Chaz McMahon. Mayor Wilson said there were 40
municipalities that helped with the Hurricane aftermath; and the City of Lakeland has
declared October 2nd as Mutual Aid Day in its City.
2) The FEMA Process for Hurricane Nate has begun with our piers and should repairs
should begin in January.
3) Bi-Monthly Calendars will be sent in our Utility Bills; and we will no longer take
payments for bills via telephone.
4) The bids for the Quail Creek Clubhouse are being advertised.
Items:
The following individuals spoke during Public Participation for Agenda
Ron Allen, 6612 Willowbridge Drive, addressed the City Council regarding Agenda
Item Number 6: An Ordinance establishing an Entertainment District for the City of
Fairhope. Mr. Allen said he was in favor of the ordinance and suggested the time
being from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. He commented you can always change it if
needed.