Fairhope public meetings in 2023
18 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The Fairhope City Council will hold its regular meeting on December 20, 2023, with several resolutions and one ordinance up for consideration. Key items include final adoption of an annexation ordinance, approval of multiple contracts and procurements, and a planning department restructuring. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes approval and public participation.
- Final adoption of ordinance to annex 4.66 acres at 8611 Gayfer Avenue Extension
- Resolution to authorize agreement with Local Government Services for video fee payment compliance review, not to exceed $6,000
- Resolution to approve Palo Alto firewall support renewal for $52,230.24 and Cortex XDR Pro upgrade for $10,125.00
- Resolution to award GOMESA Litter Trap Project to Osprey Initiative for $166,722.50
- Resolution to award Metal Building truck shed to Southern Steel Structures for $131,467.00
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Airport Authority
The Fairhope Airport Authority will review updates on terminal and runway projects and approve an environmental site assessment for the east side. The board will also accept a resignation, recommend a new board member, and approve a monthly rate increase for the accountant. The meeting concludes with an executive session to discuss a draft lease for the north hangar.
- Review and approval of East side environmental site assessment
- Updates on terminal and runway projects
- Approval of monthly rate increase for accountant
- Acceptance of resignation of Don Lagarde
- Recommendation to nominate Dr. Len Strickland to Authority Board
City Council
The Fairhope City Council is holding a work session to discuss wastewater infrastructure and connections outside city limits, as well as GIS software licensing for the Planning Department. The agenda also includes committee and department head updates. No formal votes are scheduled; this is a discussion-only meeting.
- Discussion of wastewater infrastructure and connections outside corporate limits
- Discussion of GIS software licensing for Planning Department
- Committee updates
- Department head updates
City Council
The Fairhope City Council will hold its regular meeting on December 11, 2023, with a full agenda of decisions and discussions. Key items include final adoption of a zoning ordinance for 404 Oak Avenue, an annexation request for 8611 Gayfer Avenue Extension, and numerous resolutions authorizing contracts for engineering, construction, and services. The council will also consider a temporary moratorium on sewer availability certificates for new applicants outside city limits and an executive session on real property negotiations.
- Final adoption of Ordinance to rezone 404 Oak Avenue from B-4 to B-2 (0.18 acres)
- Annexation of 4.66 acres at 8611 Gayfer Avenue Extension
- Contract with Kimley-Horn for Force Sewer Main Upgrades ($530,000)
- Contract with Krebs Engineering for Wastewater Treatment Plant Headworks Improvements ($350,000)
- Resolution to suspend sewer availability certificates for new applicants outside city limits
City Council
The Fairhope City Council is holding a work session to discuss the Hermit's House with Sonny Brewer, along with committee and department head updates. No formal votes or decisions are scheduled; the agenda is primarily informational and procedural.
- Discussion of the Hermit's House with Sonny Brewer
- Committee updates
- Department head updates
City Council
The City Council is reviewing several high-cost infrastructure contracts and utility agreements. The body will also hold a public hearing on a zoning change for a property on Oak Avenue and consider the purchase of land at the Fairhope Municipal Pier.
- Bid award to Morrow Water Technologies, Inc. for Well No. 8B and No. 13 not-to-exceed $2,292,873.00
- Bid award to Asphalt Services, Inc. for ADA sidewalks in Southland Place not-to-exceed $1,032,297.75
- Purchase of property at the base of the Fairhope Municipal Pier for $237,500.00
- Public hearing to rezone 404 Oak Avenue from B-4 to B-2
- Procurement of electric transformers from Gresco not-to-exceed $250,000.00
Board of Adjustment
The Board of Adjustments will hold a public hearing regarding a special exception request. The request concerns the construction of a substation on a 1.74-acre property.
- BOA 23.12: Request by Riviera Utilities for a Special Exception to build a substation east of North Station Drive and south of Gayfer Road Extension
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Airport Authority
The Airport Authority will receive operational, engineering, and financial reports. The board will discuss the terminal project, runway rehabilitation, and tenant hangar development. An executive session is scheduled to discuss a north hangar lease draft.
- Updates on terminal project
- Runway rehab/lighting updates
- Tenant hangar development
- North hangar lease draft discussion
City Council
The City Council is deciding on two zoning ordinances and several professional service contracts for engineering and architecture. The body will also consider procurement for water department equipment and the naming of a nature preserve.
- Proposed rezoning of 491/493 Pine Avenue from B-4 to B3a Tourist Resort Lodging District
- Proposed setback amendment for Hill Top PUD on Section Street from 100' to 30'
- US 31 Widening Gas Main Relocation contract with Equix Energy Services, LLC up to $588,947.75
- Procurement of inventory water meters not to exceed $500,000.00
- Naming of 'The Triangle' property as the 'Flying Creek Nature Preserve'
City Council
The City Council is holding a work session and agenda meeting to review several city matters. Discussions include a presentation on Eagle Reef and updates from department heads and committees.
- Eagle Reef Presentation
- Historic Preservation Ordinance discussion
- City Council Rules of Procedure discussion
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will consider several final plat approvals for residential and business projects. The agenda also includes an information review for South Section Village and utility installation requests from Mediacom.
- Information Review of South Section Village (approx. 57 acres east of Section Street)
- Mediacom request for 4,832 LF of aerial fiber and buried coaxial cable in Parkstone subdivision
- Mediacom request for 2,303 LF of buried coaxial cable in Overland subdivision
- Final plat approval for Polo Crossing, a 5-unit project north of Autumn Drive
- Final plat approval for Windmill Business Park at 9969 Windmill Road
🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)
City Council
The City Council will hold a work session to discuss the reimbursement of expenditures made before issuing debt. The meeting also includes updates from city committees and department heads.
- Discussion of Reimbursement of Expenditures prior to Issue Debt
City Council
The City Council will vote on several high-cost infrastructure contracts, including water pipe replacement and a new fire truck. The meeting includes public hearings on zoning and setback amendments and requests for downtown road closures for community events.
- Bid for Cast Iron Pipe Replacement - Phase 1 to GMC Underground not-to-exceed $1,321,215.67
- Procurement of one new Pumper Fire Truck not-to-exceed $860,000.00
- Public hearing to amend Hill Top PUD Lot 29 front setback from 100' to 30'
- Request to rezone 491/493 Pine Avenue from B-4 to B3a Tourist Resort Lodging District
- Grant request for $1,682,000.00 to construct turn lanes and signalize Volanta Avenue at U.S. Highway 98
Board of Adjustment
The Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings regarding two special exception use appeals for properties zoned B-2 General Business District. The board will also elect officers and approve the 2024 meeting schedule.
- Public hearing for Chris and Misty Dyas (Fountain of Youth LLC) regarding a special exception use for a 25.50-acre property at Greeno Road and Old Battles Road
- Public hearing for Alexander Minney (FST and Monument) regarding a medical office special exception use at 20489 State Highway 181
- Election of officers
- Approval of 2024 meeting schedule
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Airport Authority
The Airport Authority will review operations and engineering reports for the terminal and runway projects. The board is considering a request to change legal representation to an hourly rate. An executive session is scheduled to discuss north hangar negotiations and leases.
- Request to move legal representation to an hourly rate
- Engagement letter with Preston Bolt of Hand Arendall Harrison Sale
- ALDOT review of runway project fees
- North hangar negotiations and lease discussion
- Terminal and runway project updates
City Council
The City Council will hold a work session to receive presentations on environmental and infrastructure projects. The session includes updates from department heads and committees.
- Presentation on Water Well Expansion by Krebs Engineering
- Presentation on the Litter Getter Project and Osprey Initiative
- Demo of Heil RevAMP Electric Side Loader (Hybrid EV Garbage Truck)
City Council
The City Council will consider several professional service contracts and community appropriations. Key decisions include a water distribution expansion and the final adoption of a land annexation ordinance.
- Final adoption of annexation ordinance for 1.7 acres on Gayfer Road Extension
- Contract for Water Distribution System Capacity Expansion with Krebs Engineering up to $495,000
- Appropriation of $57,000 for the Fairhope-Point Clear Rotary Youth Club facility
- Appropriation of $24,000 for the Downtown Fairhope Business Association
- Procurement of an Intelligent One Field GPS Paint Robot for $52,700
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will consider several plat extensions and new development requests. The meeting includes public hearings for a 3-lot subdivision and a mixed-use project, as well as a rezoning request for a property on Oak Avenue.
- ZC 23.06: Request to rezone 404 Oak Avenue from B-4 Business and Professional District to B-2 General Business District
- SD 23.26 & SR 23.05: Vatan Mixed Use Development (9-unit project) at Magnolia Avenue and N. Church Street
- SD 23.25: Preliminary and Final Plat approval for Moffett’s Way 3-lot subdivision at 6125 Nelson Drive
- UR 23.13: Installation of approximately 5,668 LF of buried fiber optic cable in River Station subdivision
- One-year preliminary plat extensions for Harvest Green East (Phases 1 & 2), Harvest Green West (Phases 1 & 2), and Planters Pointe