HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-24-2017 City Council Work Session MinutesSTATE OF ALABAMA ) (
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The City Council met in a Work Session at 4:00 p.m.,
Fairhope Municipal Complex Council Chamber,
161 North Section Street, Fairhope, Alabama 36532,
on Monday, 24 July 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.
Council President Burrell called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m.
The following topics were discussed:
The first item on the agenda was the Insurance Broker Discussion. Bo Hartsfield and
Maggie Mange with Cobbs Allen addressed the City Council and explained their role
as consultants on medical plans and what they would provide for the City of
Fairhope.
Jim Rowland with Regions Insurance addressed the City Council and explained
Regions role as consultants on medical plans and what they would provide for the
City too. Both briefly went over benefits guide, design plan and plan options, and
services each provides.
Council President Burrell stated he has a strong opinion to not change drastically the
existing plan which will remain with Blue Cross Blue Shield. Councilmember
Conyers commented he would like to grandfather existing employees.
• Council President Burrell brought up the Police Jurisdiction ("PJ") and that Baldwin
County Commission needs to know for budgeting purposes whether or not the City
will pull back its PJ. Mayor Wilson gave the amount the City collects and what it
cost for the City to provide services. She said this is a big decision and should get
citizen input.
Council President Burrell stated he has concems with pulling back our PJ; and
questioned if the Utilities could continue charging higher rates. Councilmember
Brown questioned if this would affect the Planning Jurisdiction which extends five
miles from City limits. Mayor Wilson stated the expense and time outweighs the
income.
There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting
was duly adjourned at 5:58 p.m.
s, MMC