HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-23-2019 Work Session Meeting MinutesSTATE OF ALABAMA ) (
COUNTY OF BALDWIN ) (
The City Council met in a Work Session
at 4:30 p.m., Fairhope Municipal Complex Council Chamber,
161 North Section Street, Fairhope, Alabama 36532,
on Monday, 23 September 2019.
Present were Council President Jack Burrell, Councilmembers: Jay Robinson
(arrived at 4:11 p.m.), Jimmy Conyers, Robert Brown, and Kevin Boone (arrived at
4:11 p.m.). Mayor Karin Wilson, City Attorney Marcus E. McDowell, 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 Discussion of the City of Fairhope Personnel Rules, Policies and Procedures;
Section 4.06: On-Call Employees was presented by Special Projects Manager
Lynn Maser along with Public Works Director Richard Johnson. They
mentioned the need to add the Public Works and IT Departments for on-call pay
with rotation setup. Council President Burrell questioned comp time totals.
• Budget Discussions: Building Department - Building Director Erik Cortinas
reviewed the proposed budget. Mr. Cortinas explained the Scanning Contractor,
On-Call ICC to review plans; and a new title for one of his inspectors. Council
President Burrell questioned credit card fees. City Treasurer Kim Creech replied
these are convenience fees; and suggested passing fee along to customer. After
further discussion, the council had no edits, but would leave open for further
review.
• Budget Discussions: Public Works Department - Public Works Director Richard
Johnson reviewed the proposed budget. Mr. Johnson mentioned four positions
with a total increase of $8,500.00; and two building maintenance employees
moved from another department. Mr. Johnson discussed the Capital Purchases for
the Street and Sanitation Departments. One day garbage was brought up as an
option for cost reduction and operational savings; and a suggestion to increase
garbage fees again. The City Council requested that Mayor Wilson have a citizen
survey on garbage done. After further discussion, the council had no edits, but
would leave open for further review.
• Councilmember Brown discussed budget figures versus actuals for 2020; and
questioned the Sales Tax Revenue. Mayor Wilson commented the Sales Tax
Revenue is balancing the Operating Budget without taking from the Utilities.
Council President Burrell stated the expense curve is three times more than
revenue.