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Home My WebLink About02-23-2015 City Council Meeting Minutes STATE OF ALABAMA )( COUNTY OF BALDWIN )( The City Council, City of Fairhope, met in regular session at 6:00p.m., Fairhope Municipal Complex Council Chamber, 161 North Section Street, Fairhope, Alabama 36532, on Monday, 23 February 2015. 6691 Present were Council President Jack Burrell, Councilmembers: Rich Mueller, Diana Brewer, Michael A. Ford, and Kevin Boone, Mayor Timothy M. Kant, 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 Associate Pastor Chris Peters of Trinity Presbyterian Church and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Councilmember Brewer moved to approve minutes of the 9 February 2015, regular meeting; minutes of the 9 February 2015, work session; and minutes of the 9 February 2015, agenda meeting. Seconded by Councilmember Boone, motion passed unanimously by voice vote. Mayor Kant addressed the City Council and mentioned the "State of the City" which was held Sunday is online for viewing. He said we made it through Mardi Gras, but will be addressing some KOER issues. Councilmember Mueller addressed the City Council and mentioned the Fairhope Environmental Advisory Board needs more participation. Councilmember Brewer addressed the City Council and stated the reason she was not able to attend the State of the City was due to her working at the Mobile Symphony. Council President Burrell addressed the City Council regarding the Knoll Park Maintenance Plan and mentioned the debate on the burning of the interior. The burning promotes wild flowers; native species. He said the plan emphasizes burning; and we unanimously voted for the plan not for maintenance. The plan does specify three different options for the park. The expert says we need to bum and residents will not be harmed. The burning will be done with the utmost care. Hopefully, this will be the direction we move. Councilmember Brewer moved for final adoption of Ordinance No. 1532, an ordinance to rezone the property of Anez Investments, Inc. from R-A Residential I Agriculture District to B-4 Business and Professional District. This property is generally located at 20252 State Highway 181, Fairhope, Alabama. Parcel No. 05- 46-06-14-0-000-001.502. (Introduced at the February 9, 2015 City Council Meeting) ,.. 6692 23 February 2015 Seconded by Councilmember Boone, motion for final adoption passed by the following voice votes: AYE-Burrell, Mueller, Brewer, Ford, and Boone. NAY- None. Councilmember Brewer moved for final adoption of Ordinance No. 1533, an ordinance to approve an Application from Glide N.E.W. LLC d/b/a Glide the Gulf for a Franchise Agreement to operate Guided Segway Tours on streets and sidewalks as specified on the attached map; and with the tours beginning from Emma's Bay House at 202 South Mobile Street. (Introduced at the February 9, 2015 City Council Meeting) Seconded by Councilmember Ford, motion for final adoption passed by the following voice votes: AYE -Burrell, Mueller, Brewer, Ford, and Boone. NAY - None. Councilmember Boone introduced in writing, and moved for the adoption of the following resolution, a resolution that Mayor Timothy M. Kant is hereby authorized to execute an extension of the Contract with Water and Waste Specialties, LLC for Supply of Hydrofluorosilicic Acid (Bid No. 014-14) for the Water Department for an additional one year as per the terms and conditions of the original contract. The cost of the products will be $330.00 per 55 gallon drum. Seconded by Councilmember Ford, motion passed unanimously by voice vote. RESOLUTION NO. 2329-15 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF FAIRHOPE, ALABAMA, that Mayor Timothy M. Kant is hereby authorized to execute an extension of the Contract with Water and Waste Specialties, LLC for Supply ofHydrofluorosilicic Acid (Bid No. 014-14) for the Water Department for an additional one year as per the terms and conditions of the original contract. The cost of the products will be $330.00 per 55 gallon drum. Adopted on this 23rd day of February, 2015 Attest: ,... 6693 23 February 2015 Council President Burrell commented this recommendation by the Harbor Boards was discussed in the Agenda Meeting and needs to state as funding becomes available. Councilmember Boone moved to approve the Harbor Board Recommendation requesting from the City Council to approve funding for the following top three priorities for the City of Fairhope marina and docks: (1) cleanout and/or scoop the slips and stalls; (2) 100 feet of bulkhead beginning on the North end with 60 feet in phase with the parking lot upgrades; and (3) gravel and grate the parking lot as funding becomes available. Seconded by Councilmember Brewer, motion passed unanimously by voice vote. Councilmember Brewer moved to appoint Kahley Malloy to the Recycling Committee for a four-year term which will expire February 2019. Seconded by Councilmember Ford, motion passed unanimously by voice vote. Councilmember Brewer moved to appoint Allison Chang and to reappoint Paul Fontenot and Skip Jones to the Tree Committee for a three-year term which will expire February 2018. Seconded by Councilmember Mueller, motion passed unanimously by voice vote. Councilmember Brewer moved to grant the request of Erin Hendricks - Fairhope Public Library Foundation-requesting permission to hold the Annual "Hoot Scoot" 5K Race and 1-mile Fun Run on April 24, 2015 from 6:30p.m. to 8:00p.m.; and the use of City streets. Seconded by Councilmember Boone, motion passed unanimously by voice vote. Councilmember Ford moved to grant the request of Lois Boykin and Elizabeth Rockwell, on behalf of the Montrose Garden Club, requesting permission to erect a marker to honor all Veterans designating a Blue Star Memorial Highway for a portion of Scenic Highway 98 from the Daphne City Limits south to State Highway 104; and the marker to be placed on the rights side (east) of Scenic Highway 98. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Boone. Ms. Boykin and Ms. Rockwell addressed the City Council regarding the Blue Star Memorial Highway signage. Ms. Boykin commented the Blue Star Memorial Highway project began by National Garden Clubs in 1942. The Montrose Garden Club has found a complimenting place for the sign near Veterans Drive. The signage and highway will honor all veterans and the dedication ceremony will be held on April 18, 2015 at the Knights of Columbus. After further discussion, motion passed unanimously by voice vote. City Council reviewed an application for a Non-Profit Tax Exempt License (Alcoholic Beverage License) by Teddy J. Faust, Jr. for Fairhope Sunset Rotary Club Charity, Inc., for the Fairhope BBQ and Brew located at 701 Volanta Avenue (the green space north of the Fairhope Municipal Pool), Fairhope, Alabama on March 14, 2015 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00p.m. ,.. 6694 23 February 2015 Councilmember Brewer moved to approve the issuance of the license. Seconded by Councilmember Ford, motion passed unanimously by voice vote. City Council reviewed an application for a Non-Profit Tax Exempt License (Alcoholic Beverage License) by Heiko Einfeld for Eastern Shore Chamber Foundation, for the Annual Arts and Crafts Festival located at 161 North Section Street, Fairhope, Alabama on March 20, 2015 from 12:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Councilmember Brewer moved to approve the issuance of the license. Seconded by Councilmember Mueller, motion passed unanimously by voice vote. City Council reviewed an application for a Non-Profit Tax Exempt License (Alcoholic Beverage License) by Clay Swanzy for the Eastern Shore Art Association, Inc., for "Puttin' on the Gritz," a fundraiser to help the art center with its education programs, exhibits, and public art projects, located at 161 North Section Street, Fairhope, Alabama on April 11, 2015 from 7:00p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Councilmember Brewer moved to approve the issuance of the license. Seconded by Councilmember Mueller, motion passed unanimously by voice vote. Councilmember Brewer moved to adjourn the meeting. Seconded by Councilmember Boone, motion passed unanimously by voice vote. There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was duly adjourned at 6:31 p.m. ~ / 1 /~ ijLL vt~Jlk;,MMc City Cler