HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-09-2022 City Council Work SessionSTATE OF ALABAMA
COUNTY OF BALDWIN
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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, 9 May 2022.
Present were Council President Jimmy Conyers, Councilmembers: Jack
Burrell, Corey Martin, Jay Robinson, and Kevin Boone, Mayor Sherry Sullivan, City
Attorney Marcus E. McDowell, and City Clerk Lisa A. Hanks.
Council President Jimmy Conyers called the meeting to order at 4:30 p.m.
The following topics were discussed :
• Golf Pro Bobby Hall addressed the City Council and introduced Golf Grounds
Manager Tomm Johnson. Mr. Hall gave an update on revenues from June 1, 2021
through Augu st 31, 2021.
Mr. Johnson addressed the City Council and said he met with Mayor on April 12 ,
2022 regarding the 9 greens needing to be renovated. He said they have saved about
$170,000.00 rehabilitating the remaining greens. Mr. Hall said we could play
temporary greens. Council Presi dent Conyers said he did not want the golf course
closed. Councilmember Burre ll ec hoed Council President Conyers; and said we could
us e temp by Hole number 1 for putting . He said we need options to not close the
course; and stated he was concerned with employees and liability. Council President
Conyers asked what caused the issue . Mr. Hall said it was a bad mowing process not
chemicals. It was mentioned that Mr. Johnson has two degrees from Auburn
University, one degree from Mississippi State University, and a law degree from
Cumberland School of Law . Mr. John son stated we need to leave 17 holes open and
close Hole number 2.
• Electric Department Project Updates was next on the agenda. Electric Superintendent
Conrad Havranek introduced Ian Morrison and Jeff Hartline who would be giving the
updates on the Nichols Substation and the Twin Beech Substation.
Ian Morrison addressed the City Council and gave an update on the Nichols
Substation. He said the Electric Department will first energize ichols, take down
Church Street, and then energize Morphy.
Jeff Hartline addressed the City Council and gave an update on several substations.
He said the Twin Beech Substation is complete; the Nichols Street Substation
construction needs to be completed by East Bay and then put the load on; the Volanta
Substation is complete; and gave a bri ef update on the Morphy Substation.
Councilmember Martin questioned the SCADA system. Councilmember Burrell
questioned the Twin Beach transformer moving and the site afterwards.
Monday, 9 May 2022
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• The next item on the agenda was the ROW Ordinance and Summary of the Proposed
Changes. Building Official Erik Cortinas addressed the City Council and commented
he sent the ROW Ordinance to Greg Fender, our telecom consultant , to review; and
he made suggestions which have been incorporated into the ordinance. Mr. Cortinas
went through the main changes in the ROW Ordinance and noted this is only appl_ies
in the City limits. Councilmember Burre ll brought up trailers on sidewalks that are
safety issues and now problematic. Mr. Cortinas said there are provisions to cover
sidewalks, grass, plants , etc. ROW Inspector John Thomas said the restoration fees
should cover this too.
Councilmember Robinson questio ned containers in parking spaces; and said we have
a cost per space from a study. Planning Director Hunter Simmons responded it is
$70,000.00 per parking space per year. Mayor Sullivan said we have a team working
on mapping water and sewer lines right now . She said John Thomas and team are
looking at rights-of-ways and ADA compliance.
Mayor Sullivan said we are looking at one more Work Session for the ROW
Ordinance; and hopefully adopting in June. Mr. Cortinas said contractors who
already have permits will fall under the current ordinance . After adoption, contractors
will have to abide under this ordinance.
• Counci l President Conyers briefly went through the Agenda Items and who would
explain if needed .
• IT Director Jeff Montgomery addressed the City Council and announced this was Joe
Lett's last meeting; and thanked him for his service with Fairhope .
• Planning Director Hunter Simmons addressed the City Council regarding the Polo
Crossing site plan .
There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting
was duly adjou rned at 5 :54 p.m.
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City Clerk