Fairhope, AL

City Council

City Council

Planning Commission

City Council

City Council

Environmental Advisory Board

Board of Adjustment

General

City Council

City Council

Planning Commission

Environmental Advisory Board

City Council

City Council

Board of Adjustment

General

General

City Council

General

City Council

Planning Commission

Environmental Advisory Board

Board of Adjustment

Environmental Advisory Board

Environmental Advisory Board

Environmental Advisory Board

Environmental Advisory Board

Environmental Advisory Board

Environmental Advisory Board

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing regarding a request for a special exception to operate a clinic. The board will also elect officers and approve the 2027 meeting schedule.

• Public hearing for clinic special exception at 25 Spring Run Drive Unit 101
• Election of Officers
• Approval of 2027 Meeting Schedule

Environmental Advisory Board

Harbor Board

The Harbor Board will meet to discuss new business and old business. The agenda includes a report from Harbor Manager Mark Redditt and a discussion on Clean Marina status.

• Report by Harbor Manager Mark Redditt
• Discussion of Clean Marina status

Historic Preservation Commission

The commission will meet to approve previous minutes and conduct officer elections and commissioner terms. A subsequent work session will include updates on a cell tower, grants, and a consultant.

• Officer elections and commissioner terms
• EBI Cell Tower update and discussion
• CLG annual report and grant update
• FHPC architectural survey instrument

Airport Authority

Airport Authority

City Council

The City Council will vote on several final ordinances, including new development impact fees and a zoning amendment for a 20.11-acre property. The body is also reviewing multiple procurement resolutions for water treatment chemicals, equipment, and infrastructure grants.

• General Obligation Water and Sewer Warrant, Series 2026-B in the amount of $30,575,000.00
• Conditional Annexation to R-1 for 20.11± acres on the east side of South Section Street
• GOMESA grant award of $2,500,000.00 for Phase III of the Flying Creek Nature Preserve
• Ordinance establishing impact fees on new development in the City of Fairhope
• Contract for Citywide Tree Removal with Looks Great Services of MS, Inc. not-to-exceed $75,000.00

City Council

The City Council is meeting for a work session to receive updates from committees and department heads. No specific legislative actions or votes are listed on the agenda.

• Committee updates
• Department head updates

City Council

The City Council held a special emergency session to address the approach of Hurricane Isaias. The council declared a state of emergency and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute necessary emergency contracts without public advertisement.

• Adopted Resolution No. 5930-26 declaring a State of Emergency (unanimous voice vote)

Planning Commission

The Fairhope Planning Commission meets Oct. 5, 2026, to consider subdivision plats and a rezoning request. The regular agenda includes a public hearing on rezoning 75.47 acres for Eastlake Village from PUD to PUD, plus four subdivision requests. The consent agenda covers officer elections, the 2027 meeting schedule, and September 10, 2026 minutes.

• Public hearing on ZC 26.10: rezone 75.47± acres for Eastlake Village from PUD to PUD, west of State Highway 181 north of Fairhope Avenue
• SD 26.17: Sibley Place 2-lot minor subdivision on 1.02± acres zoned R-1, west of Main Street and north of Sibley Street
• SD 26.18 and SD 26.19: ALDI subdivision requests for 7.14± acres zoned B-2 at the northeast corner of State Highway 181 and County Road 48
• SD 26.20: Middle Street Estates 2-lot non-administrative re-plat on 0.69± acres zoned R-2, northwest corner of Middle Street and Mershon Street
• Old business: formation of an ad-hoc Building Height Sub-Committee to explore a potential building height amendment

City Council

The Fairhope City Council meets Monday, September 28, 2026, to review and adopt the proposed FY2027 Budget and related staffing and impact-fee resolutions. The agenda also includes a public hearing on a 20.11-acre conditional annexation to R-1 residential, plus votes on repealing the 2012 compensation ordinance and replacing the city's impact fee ordinance. Several resolutions authorize grant applications and contracts, including two RESTORE grants totaling about $22.2 million for beach and wastewater projects.

• Public hearing on conditional annexation to R-1 for 20.11± acres on the east side of South Section Street, south of Twin Beech Road (applicant Jade Consulting, LLC for owner Michael Jason Tickle)
• Resolution to review, approve and adopt the proposed FY2027 Budget
• Ordinance repealing and replacing Ordinance No. 1817 establishing impact fees on new development
• RESTORE grant applications: $8,927,380.00 for North Beach Restoration and $13,255,000.00 for Wastewater Treatment Plant Phase II
• Contract with Goodwyn Mills Cawood for coastal engineering/beach monitoring at Magnolia Beach, not-to-exceed $80,000.00 over three years

The City Council unanimously approved the FY2026-2027 budget totaling approximately $200.6 million. The council also approved several grant applications for wastewater and beach restoration, updated employee pay grades, and authorized a new police precinct.

• Approved FY2026-2027 Budget of $200,666,353 (unanimous)
• Adopted new employee classifications and pay grades (unanimous)
• Approved $2.5M in Impact Fee expenditures for police, fire, and parks (unanimous)
• Approved site plan for Murphy Oil service station at 18186 Wright Blvd (unanimous)
• Authorized $13.25M RESTORE grant application for Wastewater Treatment Plant Phase II (unanimous)
• Authorized $8.9M RESTORE grant application for North Beach Restoration Project (unanimous)
• Approved $339,629 purchase of a New Way automated garbage truck (unanimous)
• Approved $204,360 contract with Gridco, Inc. for electric department GIS survey (unanimous)

City Council

The Fairhope City Council meets in a work session on Monday, September 28, 2026, at 4:00 PM in City Council Chambers. Members will discuss a Certified Local Government grant application for a Historic Resources Survey and a RESTORE Act grants submittal. The Recreation Board is recommending the council change the food-truck and outside-vendor fee at recreational events from 12.5% to a flat $50 per day, and approve an updated Recreational Facility Usage Grid. A zoning amendment update on mixed-use buildings and impervious surface is also on the agenda.

• Discussion of a Certified Local Government (CLG) grant application for a Historic Resources Survey on behalf of the Fairhope Historic Preservation Commission
• Discussion of RESTORE Act Grants Submittal
• Recreation Board recommends changing the food-truck and outside-vendor fee at recreational events from 12.5% to a flat $50 per day, managed through Parks and Recreation staff
• Recreation Board recommends approving an updated Recreational Facility Usage Grid with revised rental rates
• Zoning Amendment Update regarding Mixed-Use Buildings and Impervious Surface

The City Council met for a work session to review grant applications, proposed fee changes for vendors, and the FY 2027 budget. No formal votes were taken during this meeting, as it was designated for discussion and information gathering. The council reviewed various departmental reports and discussed potential zoning amendments and administrative procedures.

• No formal actions or votes were taken during this work session

General

Environmental Advisory Board

The board will hold a joint meeting to discuss water quality protocols and tools, including canine pathogen detection. Members will also discuss education outreach strategies regarding social media, rack cards, and native pollinator plants.

• Discussion of ADEM Annual Request and protocols
• Presentation on canine pathogen detection by Nigel Temple
• Education outreach planning for social media and rack cards
• Discussion regarding native pollinator plants

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing regarding a request by HH Section Street Hospitality LLC. The applicant seeks a special exception to allow a hotel on property zoned B-2, General Business District.

• Special Exception for a hotel at 23 N. Section Street (0.47± acres)

The Board of Adjustment approved a request to change the status of an existing hotel from a legal non-conforming use to a Special Exception. This change allows the hotel to operate under current B-2 General Business District zoning rules without altering the existing structure.

• Approved Special Exception for a hotel at 23 N. Section Street (4-0)
• Approved minutes from August 17, 2026 meeting (4-0)

City Council

The Fairhope City Council will hold a final vote on an ordinance to rezone the Krhut Enterprises property (43.6 acres at County Road 13 and Mosley Road) to R-1 low-density single-family residential with conditional annexation. The council will also consider several resolutions, including awarding contracts for roundabout public art, roadway improvements, and various infrastructure projects. Other items include approving a change order for the J.M. Nature Center remodel, awarding bids for fiber installation and lift station upgrades, and approving street closures for community events.

• Final adoption of ordinance to rezone Krhut Enterprises property (43.6± acres) to R-1 with conditional annexation
• Award roundabout public art contracts: $115,000 to Maxwell Emcays (Veterans Drive) and $117,300 to Nelson Grice (County Road 13/32)
• Authorize roadway agreement with Baldwin County for roundabout at Founders Drive/Boothe Road and improvements at US 98/Twin Beech Road
• Approve Change Order No. 1 for J.M. Nature Center Remodel, increasing contract to $254,753.27
• Award bid for Gayfer Park Lift Station Upgrade to Underground, Inc. at $213,147

The Fairhope City Council adopted Ordinance No. 1883, rezoning 43.6+ acres owned by Krhut Enterprises, LLC at the southeast corner of County Road 13 and Mosley Road to R-1 Low Density Single-Family Residential with conditional annexation. The council also approved a series of resolutions covering airport grants, public art, road work, and several purchases and contracts, all by unanimous voice votes. The meeting ended with a roughly 45-minute executive session on litigation and real property, after which the council adjourned at 6:45 p.m.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 1883 rezoning 43.6+ acres of Krhut Enterprises, LLC at County Road 13 and Mosley Road to R-1 with conditional annexation (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved Resolution No. 5900-26 authorizing a pre-application for FY2027 airport grants for H.L. 'Sonny' Callahan Airport (KCQF) (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 5901-26 awarding roundabout art to Maxwell Emcays ($115,000.00, Veterans Drive) and Nelson Grice ($117,300.00, County Road 13 and County Road 32) (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 5902-26 authorizing an intergovernmental roadway agreement with Baldwin County for a Founders Drive/Boothe Road roundabout, US 98 and Twin Beech Road improvements, and pedestrian work (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 5903-26 for Change Order No. 1 on the J.M. Nature Center Remodel, $18,678.27, new contract total $254,753.27 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 5909-26 awarding the Gayfer Park Lift Station Upgrade to Underground, Inc., not-to-exceed $213,147.00 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 5913-26 charging off $141,283.07 in uncollectible utility accounts for Fiscal Year 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 5914-26 authorizing an MOU with the Baldwin County Board of Education for Fairhope West Elementary emergency evacuation use of the Civic Center (unanimous)

City Council

The Fairhope City Council is holding a work session with department head and committee updates, plus a discussion of the FY2027 budget led by City Treasurer Kim Creech. No votes or final decisions are scheduled; this is a discussion-only agenda.

• Discussion of FY2027 budget with City Treasurer Kim Creech
• Department head updates
• Committee updates

The Fairhope City Council held a work session on 14 September 2026 to discuss the proposed FY2027 budget and receive departmental updates. City Treasurer Kim Creech presented the budget and answered questions; department heads spoke to agenda items, but the minutes record no motions, votes, approvals, or denials. The meeting was adjourned at 4:58 p.m. with no further business.

Environmental Advisory Board

The Fairhope Environmental Advisory Board will meet to discuss 2026 priority issues including greenspace, native habitat, and sustainable waste management. The board will also discuss new city environmental issues and potential outreach or education opportunities.

• Discussion of greenspace and native habitat priorities
• Discussion of sustainable waste management practices
• Review of city environmental issues and new ideas

Planning Commission

The Fairhope Planning Commission will hold public hearings on several items, including three Verizon small cell tower installations, a C-Spire fiber cable installation, two rezoning requests, a subdivision plat approval, and proposed amendments to subdivision regulations. The commission will also approve minutes from a previous meeting.

• Verizon small cell towers at 5 N Church St, 100 N Bancroft St, and 319 Magnolia Ave
• C-Spire fiber cable installation (21,739 LF) at 9020 Morphy Ave
• Rezone 763 Northrop Ave from R-4 to B-4 (0.19 acres)
• Rezone 75.47 acres near Hwy 181 and Fairhope Ave to PUD-Mixed Use for Eastlake Village
• Preliminary/Final Plat for South Section Townhouse Condominium (3 lots, 0.39 acres)

The Commission approved three Verizon small cell tower installations and a C-Spire fiber cable project. It also approved a minor subdivision plat for South Section Townhouses and recommended a residential-to-business rezoning for City Council approval.

• Created sub-committee to investigate Building Height (Unanimous)
• Approved Verizon small cell tower at 5 North Church Street (Unanimous)
• Tabled Verizon small cell tower at 100 North Bancroft Street until November (Unanimous)
• Approved Verizon small cell tower at 319 Magnolia Avenue (Unanimous)
• Approved C-Spire fiber cable installation at 9020 Morphy Avenue (Unanimous)
• Recommended approval to City Council for rezoning 763 Northrop Avenue from R-4 to B-4 (Unanimous)
• Approved SD 26.16 South Section Townhome Minor Subdivision and Final Plat (Unanimous)
• Tabled ZC 26.10 Eastlake Village at Applicant's request

City Council

General

Airport Authority

The Fairhope Airport Authority will hold its regular monthly meeting, covering routine approvals, reports from staff and tenants, and several action items. Key decisions include a land purchase contract with the City of Fairhope, a FY27 grant pre-application resolution, new board officers, and the annual budget.

• Consideration of land purchase contract with City of Fairhope
• Approval of FY27 grant pre-application resolution
• Approval of annual budget
• Approval of new board officers
• P-20 lease transfer request

Historic Preservation Commission

The Fairhope Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to approve minutes, receive updates on a consultant and Section 106 review, discuss a CLG Grant application, and see a demonstration of the FHPC Historic Building Survey Form. They will also hold elections for officers. The agenda is mostly routine administrative and update items.

• Approve minutes of June 3, 2026 meeting
• Update on consultant
• CLG Grant application discussion
• Demonstration of FHPC Historic Building Survey Form
• Update on Section 106

City Council

The Fairhope City Council will hold a work session to receive updates from department heads and committees. They will hear a presentation on the transportation plan required by the Rebuild Alabama Act and a recommendation from a compensation and classification study. The council will also discuss the FY2027 budget with the city treasurer.

• Presentation on Transportation Plan per Rebuild Alabama Act
• Recommendation from Evergreen Solutions Compensation & Classification Study
• Discussion of FY2027 Budget with City Treasurer Kim Creech
• Department head updates
• Committee updates

The Fairhope City Council held a work session on August 24, 2026, with no substantive decisions recorded. Department directors presented updates tied to numbered agenda items, and Evergreen Solutions presented recommendations from a compensation and classification study. City Treasurer Kim Creech began discussion of the proposed FY2027 budget for Fairhope Utilities, including capital equipment and infrastructure items. The meeting adjourned at 5:28 p.m.

City Council

The Fairhope City Council will hold a public hearing on a request to conditionally annex property at County Road 13 and Mosley Road into the R-1 Low Density Single-Family Residential District. The council will also vote on multiple resolutions, including contracts for demolition, building relocation, engineering services, and various other expenditures. Additionally, they will consider applications for alcohol and hemp product licenses, and a request to close downtown streets for the Fairhope Witches Ride.

• Public hearing on conditional annexation of 43.6 acres to R-1 zoning (item 4)
• Contract for demolition of dangerous building at Fairhope Church of God in Christ, not-to-exceed $22,500 (item 5)
• Award $421,050 contract to relocate Henry Stuart House to Flying Creek Nature Preserve, funded by donations (item 7)
• Award $55,000 annual contract for fire extinguisher inspections to Larson Meridian Group (item 10)
• Request to close downtown streets for Fairhope Witches Ride on Oct 29, 2026 (item 19)

The Fairhope City Council approved a not-to-exceed $421,050.00 bid to Fairhope Building Company, LLC to relocate the Henry Stuart House from 22787 US-98 to Flying Creek Nature Preserve, a project the minutes say is 100% funded by donations. The council also approved a $17,975.72 change order for the Julwin's Plaza Project, adopted a FY2027 Transportation Plan under the Rebuild Alabama Act, and approved several other contracts and resolutions, all by unanimous voice votes. A proposed ordinance to zone 43.6+ acres at County Road 13 and Mosley Road to R-1 with conditional annexation was read and a public hearing held, but it will layover until the September 14, 2026 meeting because no motion for immediate consideration was made. A resolution on emergency demolition of a church property was removed from the agenda.

• Approved Change Order No. 1 for Julwin's Plaza Project, $17,975.72, to R.H. Deas Building Company, LLC; new contract total $450,373.86 (unanimous voice vote)
• Awarded Bid No. 26-041-2025-PWI-007 to Fairhope Building Company, LLC for relocation of the Henry Stuart House, not-to-exceed $421,050.00, 100% donation-funded (unanimous voice vote)
• Adopted FY2027 Transportation Plan under the Rebuild Alabama Act, anticipating about $195,000.00 allocation and listing $1,665,550.00 in qualifying road projects (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved GeoCon, Inc. for construction materials and special inspections for the First Responders Safe Room Project, not-to-exceed $30,000.00 (unanimous voice vote)
• Awarded Bid No. 26-046 to Larson Meridian Group LLC for fire extinguisher inspection services, not-to-exceed $55,000.00 (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved adding one temporary Fire Station Maintenance Coordinator position to the FY2026 Budget (unanimous voice vote)
• Authorized contract with Jackson Thornton Advisors, LLC for utility cost of service/rate study, not-to-exceed $86,800.00 (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved retail food store consumable hemp products license for Manning, Inc. d/b/a Piggly Wiggly, 100 Plantation Pointe Road (4-1; Gammon nay)

City Council

City Council

City Council

The Fairhope City Council held a public input meeting to discuss the potential formation of an independent city school system. No formal votes were taken or decisions made regarding the school system during the meeting. The session served as a forum for council members, school officials, and residents to present perspectives and feedback.

• Meeting called to order
• Public hearing held regarding independent school system
• Meeting adjourned at 8:02 p.m.

City Council

General

The Fairhope Airport Authority is holding a special meeting to consider a resolution approving a grant application for land reimbursement through the AIP program. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with call to order, quorum check, and pledge of allegiance.

• Resolution to approve grant application for land reimbursement through AIP program

The Fairhope Airport Authority voted unanimously to submit a grant application for land reimbursement through the FAA's Airport Improvement Program (AIP). The motion was made by Don Ward, seconded by Len Strickland, and passed with all six present members in favor. The meeting was brief and adjourned at 5:02 PM.

• Approved submittal of AIP land reimbursement grant application (unanimous)