HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-21-2014 City Council Meeting MinutesSTATE OF ALABAMA )(
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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
Thursday, 21 August 2014.
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Present were Council President Jack Burrell, Councilmembers: Rich Mueller,
Diana Brewer, and Kevin Boone, Mayor Timothy M. Kant, and City Clerk Lisa A.
Hanks. Councilmember Michael A. Ford and City Attorney Marion E. Wynne were
absent.
There being a quorum present, Council President Burrell called the meeting to
order. The invocation was given by Reverend Mike McKnight, pastor at Fairhope
United Methodist Church, and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Councilmember
Brewer moved to approve minutes of the 11 August 2014, regular meeting; minutes
of the 11 August 2014, work session; and minutes of the 11 August 2014, agenda
meeting. Seconded by Councilmember Mueller, motion passed by the following
voice votes: AYE -Mueller, Brewer, and Boone. NAY -None. ABSTAIN -
Burrell.
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Mayor Kant addressed the City Council regarding the following items:
1) Thanked everyone for coming to the Dedication of Fairhoper's
Community Park on Saturday. He said everyone came together for
the good of the community; and
2) Friday night is the first football game of the season and it will be in
Robertsdale. Next week will be our first home game.
Councilmember Brewer addressed the City Council regarding the following
1) On October 4th and 5th we will be hosting an Ultimate Frisbee
Tournament at Founders Park; and
2) On Saturday, the University of South Alabama Jags will play a
team scrimmage at the Fairhope Municipal Football Stadium.
Council President Burrell addressed the City Council regarding the following
1) Appointed Councilmember Ford as the new Council Liaison to the
Knoll Park Committee to replace Councilmember Mueller;
2) Appointed himself to the Planning Commission and thanked
Councilmember Brewer for remaining on the Commission an extra
month; and
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3) Soccer Complex -Council fully supports this project, but the
numbers came in too high. We need to take time to get this done
with reduced costs. He urged the Council to have financial
restraints with regards to this project.
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Council President Burrell and Mayor Kant recognized Coach Stacy Forbess
and the Eastern Shore Twirlers with Certificates of Recognition.
The Elite Team won 1st Place in the Junior Beginner Small Dance Twirl Division.
The members of the Elite Team are: Sydney Belyeu, Lexie Fowler, Sarah Fuller,
Sarah Hall, Zoe Harris, Katherine Ming, Christy Thacker, and Morgan Williamson.
The Gold Team won 5th Place in the Pre-Teen Beginner Large Dance Twirl Division.
The members of the Gold Team are: McKenzie Beard, Madison Bias, Jordan
Carraway, Chloe Coleman, Gracie Cox, Gabrielle Farnell, Ashley Fowler, Paige
Jackson, Molly Meilunas, and Sierra Scoggin.
Coach Forbess addressed the City Council and thanked them for this recognition. She
commented this was a great group of girls who are dedicated and will do what it takes
to be great twirlers. She also thanked the parents for their support. Council President
Burrell thanked all of them for what they do and for representing the City.
Councilmember Brewer introduced in writing, and moved for the adoption of
the following resolution, a resolution that the City Council hereby adopts and
approves the proposed fees, Mission Statement, and rules for the Quail Creek Golf
Course; and Attachment No. 1 to Resolution No. 1412-07 is hereby repealed. The
motion was seconded by Councilmember Mueller. Bobby Hall, Director of Golf,
addressed the City Council and presented the proposed fees. Mr. Hall commented
these fees are in line with other Golf Course fees; and they are competitive with other
courses. He briefly explained the rules for the Golf Course; and said these will be
handed to members and guests.
Councilmember Brewer thanked Mr. Hall for his due diligence. It was mentioned the
last increase was seven years ago. Mayor Kant stated a new irrigation system and
employee are in the upcoming budget. Council President Burrell thanked
Councilmember Mueller for his help with the proposed fees. After further discussion,
motion passed unanimously by voice vote.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2253-14
WHEREAS, on September 24, 2007, the City of Fairhope adopted Resolution No.
1412-07 with attachments; and
WHEREAS, Attachment No. 1 of Resolution No. 1412-07 increased fees for the
Municipal Golf Course; and
WHEREAS, the City of Fairhope hereby repeals Attachment No. 1 and proposes the
following fees for the City of Fairhope's Quail Creek Golf Course (see attached fee
schedule);
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF
FAIRHOPE, FAIRHOPE, ALABAMA, that Attachment No. 1 to Resolution No.
1412-07 is hereby repealed and adopts the proposed fees which shall take effect
October 1, 2014. (The proposed fees are attached at the end of the minutes)
ADOPTED THIS 21ST DAY OF AUGUST, 2014
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Councilmember Boone introduced in writing, and moved for the adoption of
the following resolution, a resolution authorizing Mayor Timothy M. Kant to accept
the FAA Grant to "acquire land; construct apron (east terminal area), Phase I grading
and drainage; construct taxiway (east terminal area access taxiway), Phase 1 grading,
drainage, and environmental mitigation; improve airport drainage, preliminary study"
at the H. L. "Sonny" Callahan Airport. The grant amount is $990,075.00-Project
Number 3-01-0029-015-2014. The motion is seconded by Councilmember Brewer.
Chuck Zunk, Chairman of the Fairhope Airport Authority, addressed the City Council
and explained the FAA grant which is the 3rd grant for this project. He explained the
match is 90% from the Federal Government, 5% from the State of Alabama, and 5%
from the Airport Authority. He also mentioned land that was purchased in 2007 and
one parcel will be sold and one parcel will be reimbursed through FAA grants.
Councilmember Mueller stated the Airport Authority is doing a great job. After
further discussion, motion passed unanimously by voice vote.
RESOLUTION NO. 2254-14
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FAIRHOPE, ALABAMA,
APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND THE CITY TO ENTER
INTO A GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION
FOR THE BENEFIT OF FAIRHOPE AIRPORT AUTHORITY AND
THE FAIRHOPE AIRPORT
WHEREAS, the United States of America acting through the Federal Aviation
Administration has offered to pay a maximum of $990,075.00 to "acquire land; construct
apron (east terminal area), Phase 1 grading and drainage; construct taxiway (east terminal
area access taxiway), Phase 1 grading, drainage, and environmental mitigation; improve
airport drainage, preliminary study" at the H.L. ["Sonny"] Callahan Airport in Fairhope,
being project number 3-01-0029-015-2014; and
WHEREAS, the purpose of this grant is that the Federal Aviation Administration pay
a 90% share of the allowable costs incurred in accomplishing said project; and
WHEREAS, this offer of the Federal Aviation Administration is contingent upon
acceptance of the grant in accordance with its terms, namely and including, among others, the
"Airport Sponsor Assurances" dated March, 2014; and
WHEREAS, the grant application was originally processed with the recipient to be
the City of Fairhope, Alabama; and
WHEREAS, during the pendency of the processing of the grant, the City of Fairhope
has fully cooperated in the creation of a new entity to own and control the H.L. ["Sonny"]
Callahan Airport in Fairhope by the newly-created Fairhope Airport Authority; and
WHEREAS, the transferring of the properties and assets and liabilities concerning
the H.L. ["Sonny"] Callahan Airport in Fairhope is still to some extent in progress; and
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WHEREAS, the Federal Aviation administration retains the right to approve any
such transfer from the City to the Airport Authority of such assets and liabilities of and
pertaining to an airport such as H.L. ["Sonny"] Callahan Airport in Fairhope which has
received and retained grant money or assets from the Federal Aviation administration; and
WHEREAS, the process of getting approval of the transfer from the Federal Aviation
Administration is still ongoing and is not completed; and
WHEREAS, the deadline date for the receipt of the grant from the Federal Aviation
Administration is almost upon us; and
WHEREAS, some intermediate solution to these problems is in the best interests of
all concerned;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and City Council of the
City, in a regular meeting of the City Council, that the Mayor be and he is hereby authorized
to sign and execute any necessary and appropriate documents so that the City can receive the
grant during this interim period, acting for and in behalf of the H.L. ["Sonny"] Callahan
Airport in Fairhope and Fairhope Airport Authority as Sponsor, so that pending and during
the period when the Federal Aviation Administration approves the transfer ofthe airport and
the grants and liabilities concerning the airport, this grant is not lost unnecessarily but is,
instead, accepted in accordance with applicable law and procedures.
Adopted this the 21st day of August, 20 14
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Councilmember Brewer introduced in writing, and moved for the adoption of
the following resolution, a resolution authorizing Mayor Timothy M. Kant to execute
a contract with Schneider Historic Preservation, LLC to perform Historic
Preservation Consulting Services to update the City's historic sites survey. The
proposed cost is $9,366.00; and will be paid from the Historic Preservation
Committee's funds being held in the General Fund. Seconded by Councilmember
Mueller, motion passed unanimously by voice vote. Council President Burrell
mentioned there is approximately $29,000.00 in the General Fund and this historic
sites update will help the City and ACE as well as the new ordinance.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2255-14
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF FAIRHOPE,
ALABAMA, that Mayor Timothy M. Kant is hereby authorized to execute a contract with
Schneider Historic Preservation, LLC to perform Historic Preservation Consulting Services
for the City of Fairhope to update the City's historic sites survey. The project involves work
in and adjacent to four historic districts that are listed in the National Register of Historic
Places: Bayfront Historic District, Fairhope Downtown Historic District, Montrose Historic
District, and White A venue Historic District. The proposed fee for conducting this historic
site survey update is $9,366.00; and will paid from the Historic Preservation Committee's
funds being held in the General Fund.
DULY ADOPTED THIS 21ST DAY OF AUGUST, 2014
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Councilmember Brewer moved to adjourn the meeting. Seconded by
Councilmember Mueller, motion passed unanimously by voice vote.
There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting
was duly adjourned at 6:37p.m.
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Quail Creek Golf Course
2014 -2015 Annual Pass Options I Daily Fees
Enjoy golf and fellowship at Quail Creek Golf Course with a seasonal golf pass.
The 2014-2015 Season Passes are on sale at Quail Creek Golf Course-GolfPro Shop.
19841 Quail Creek Drive -Fairhope, AL 36532 -251-990-0240
Hours of Operations -Golf Shop
Spring-Summer: 6:30 AM -6:30 PM
Fall-Winter: 6:30AM-5:00PM
• Platinum: 21 Years to 59 Years unrestricted in usage;7-Days Per Week
(Single/Couples available)
• Gold: 60 Years and up unrestricted in usage: 7 Days Per Week
• Silver: Monday-Thursday Pass-(Usage restrictions apply on Friday-
Saturday-Sunday. A reduced daily greens fee is offered)
• College: no age restriction, must be enrolled in at least 12 credit hours, some
usage restrictions
• Junior: age 17 or younger, or enrolled in high school, some restrictions
apply
Annual Seasonal Pass Holders Since 2007 Current -Proposed
Adult Regular Seasonal Pass Inside City Limits 7-Day per week $750
Adult Regular Pass Outside City Limits $800
Adult Regular Couple Pass Inside City Limits $900
Adult Regular Couple Pass Outside City Limits $950
Platinum Pass-General open play, Ages 21-59 years includes Inside City $ 950.00
Primetime Weekend (Valid all day, 7day/week) Outside City $1,000.00
Couple Inside City $1,250.00
Outside City $1 ,300.00
Approved Quarterly Pass Payment Add $100.00
Senior Age 60 +Inside City Limits 7-Days per week $700
Senior Age 60 + Outside City Limits $750
Senior Couple 60 + Inside City Limits $850
Senior Couple 60 + Outside City Limits $900
Gold Pass -Adults age 60 + includes Primetime Weekend Inside City $850 .00
(Valid all day, 7day/week) Outside City $900.00
Inside City $1 ,150 .00 Couple Outside City $1,200.00
Approved Quarterly Pass Payment Add $100.00
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Silver Pass -MONDAY-THURSDAY Current Proposed
21-59 Years of age Inside City $750.00
Seniors 60 Up-Outside City $800.00
Couple Inside City $650.00
Outside City $700.00
(A reduced daily greens fee is offered for Friday-Saturday-Sunday) Inside City $950.00
Approved Quarterly Pass Payment
Outside City $1,000.00
Add $100.00
College Pass -Minimum 12 credit hours -transcript required -
Valid all day Monday-Friday; Saturday, Sunday, & Holiday after
12 noon $200 $250
Junior Pass-17 years & under-valid all day Monday-Friday; $200 $250
Saturday, Sunday & Holiday after 12 noon
DAILY GREENS FEES Current Proposed
Silver Pass Weekend and Holiday Greens Fee 18-Holes $12
Silver Pass Weekend and Holiday Greens Fee 9-Holes $8
Primetime weekend Greens Fee for: College I Juniors
Saturday, Sunday & Holiday $8
Saturday, Sunday & Holiday $6
Daily Greens Fee 18-Holes am (Before 12 pm) $24 $26
Daily Greens Fee 9-Holes am (Before 12 pm) $16 $18
Daily Greens Fee 18-Holes pm (After 12 pm) $16 $18
Daily Greens Fee 9-Holes am (After 12 pm) $10 $12
Daily Greens Fee Junior 18-Holes $12 $14
Daily Greens Fee junior 9-Holes $8 $10
ACTIVE-Military; Police, Fireman, City Employee's and
Retiree's, Fairhope Golf Team Coaches and Active Fairhope Golf
Team Players (In Season)-Greens Fee $0.00 $0.00
Daily Golf Cart Rental Fees Current Proposed
18-Holes $16 $17
18-Holes (Wed. Seniors, Nix Center, and Ladies Day Discount Rate) $14 $15
9-Holes $8 $10
Pull Cart $5 $5
Six Pack Specials (6-Pack)-Are offered at a reduced rate. $198.00 $216.00
Pre-paid cart and greens fee for 6 rounds.
Range Balls (Juniors 18-Under receive a $1 discount) ...... $3.00 $4.00
Range Pass (10) Buckets .......................................... $25.00 $30.00