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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-08-2014 City Council Meeting Minutes STATE 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, 8 December 2014. 6648 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 Gray Strickland, Pastor of The Way Community Church, and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Councilmember Brewer moved to approve minutes of the 24 November 2014, regular meeting; minutes of the 24 November 2014, work session; and minutes of the 24 November 2014, agenda meeting. Seconded by Councilmember Mueller, motion passed unanimously by voice vote. Mayor Kant addressed the City Council regarding the Christmas Parade and said the parade was outstanding. He "said my hats off to Sherry Sullivan and the Christmas Committee." He mentioned the "Frozen Float" being a treat to all of the children. He also commented this was probably one of the largest crowds ever for the parade. Council President Burrell addressed the City Council and commented for all of those women and children that got hit in the head by candy or candy bars during the parade the blame goes to Councilmember Boone. An apology was given by Councilmember Boone. 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 instruct Preble-Rish, LLC to redesign the New Soccer Complex Project with a total project cost not to exceed $3.5 Million which will include lights, fencing, irrigation, and parking. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Ford. Councilmember Brewer questioned the timeframe for the redesign. John Avent with Preble-Rish replied approximately 45 to 60 days. Council President Burrell asked if the project could be completed with the not to exceed $3.5 million. Mr. Avenue replied "we have to." Council President Burrell commented that this was a cost not to exceed $3.5 million to get the project done; and it does not mean additional costs for this year or next year. After further discussion, motion passed unanimously by voice vote. 6649 8 December 2014 RESOLUTION NO. 2306-14 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF FAIRHOPE, ALABAMA, that Mayor Timothy M. Kant is hereby authorized to instruct Preble-Rish, LLC to redesign the New Soccer Complex Project with a total project cost not to exceed $3.5 Million which will include lights, fencing, irrigation, and parking. DULY ADOPTED THIS 8TH DAY OF DECEMBER, 2014 Attest: .~LL / L~anks, MMC City Clerk Planning Director Jonathan Smith addressed the City Council to explain the Site Plan Review of property owned by Edward and Wesley Overton and requested by Trey Jinright of Jade Consulting, LLC; a/k/a the Colonial Inn. The property is located on the southwest corner of the intersection of S. Mobile Street and Cliff Drive, at 101 S. Mobile Street, Fairhope, Alabama for a proposed Mixed Use project with five (5) condominium units with at least one (1) consisting of a Home Office (live/work) unit. The property is zoned B-3a (Tourist Resort Lodging District). Councilmember Ford moved to approve the Site Plan property owned by Edward and Wesley Overton listed above. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Mueller. Council President Burrell stated the only concerns mentioned by nearby residents were parking and that the garages did not impede view of bay. After further discussion, motion passed by the following votes: AYE - Burrell, Mueller, Brewer, Ford, and Boone. NAY -None. 6650 8 December 2014 Councilmember Brewer moved to approve the Harbor Board Recommendation requesting from the City Council to approve the proposal of 1 7 Turtles Gulf Coast Outfitters to lease and perform construction improvements at the ice house building at Fly Creek and to authorize Mayor Timothy M. Kant to negotiate the lease; and then bring back lease for approval by the City Council. Seconded by Councilmember Boone, motion passed unanimously by voice vote. Councilmember Boone moved to adjourn the meeting. Seconded by Councilmember Brewer, motion passed unanimously by voice vote. There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was duly adjourned at 6:16 p.m.