Fairhope public meetings in 2025

City Council

The Fairhope City Council will hold a public hearing on a zoning amendment for a 10‑acre parcel at 19763 State Highway 181 and consider several contract approvals and budget transfers, including park design, wastewater valves, a crane truck, and a $1.2 million pool rehabilitation project. The council will also temporarily suspend Ordinance No. 1425 for New Year’s celebrations and review multiple community event requests.

• Public hearing – amendment to Zoning Ordinance No. 1253 to rezone 10‑acre property at 19763 State Highway 181 from R‑A to R‑1.
• Resolution authorizing a contract with WAS Design for Hope Community Park – Phase One, not‑to‑exceed $124,550.00.
• Resolution awarding Gulf City Body & Trailer Works, Inc. a 2025 Ford F550 crane truck, not‑to‑exceed $164,637.00.
• Resolution approving a not‑to‑exceed $1,200,000.00 contract to Bienville Construction Services for Fairhope Pool Rehabilitation.
• Resolution temporarily suspending Ordinance No. 1425 from noon Dec 31 2025 to noon Jan 1 2026 for New Year’s Celebration activities.

Board of Adjustment

The Fairhope Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to consider a Special Exception for a clinic at 311 Magnolia Avenue. The meeting is scheduled for December 15, 2025, at 5:00 PM.

• Public hearing for Special Exception at 311 Magnolia Avenue
• Consideration of clinic request in B-2 General Business District

Historic Preservation Commission

The Fairhope Historic Preservation Commission will hold its monthly meeting to review demolition requests and discuss priorities for its 2026 calendar. The agenda includes a report on the 301 Fairhope Avenue property and a presentation by consultant Erik Cortinas.

• Review of demolition requests
• Discussion on 301 Fairhope Avenue property
• Presentation by consultant Erik Cortinas
• Discussion on 2026 calendar priorities
• History Day presentation by Ginger Golson

The Fairhope Historic Preservation Commission approved the amended minutes from the November 12 2025 meeting by unanimous vote. A motion was made to accept Landmark’s consultant proposal, but the minutes do not record the vote outcome. The commission then adjourned the meeting unanimously. No other substantive actions were decided.

• Approved amended minutes from Nov 12 2025 (unanimous)
• Motion to accept Landmark consultant proposal (vote outcome not recorded)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Airport Authority

The Airport Authority will meet to receive operational and project updates from the airport manager and engineers. The board will also review reports from Flightline First and Aspire Aviation.

• Approval of November 18, 2025 meeting minutes
• Airport manager's operations update
• Engineer's project updates
• Treasurer's report
• Legal report

The Fairhope Airport Authority approved the minutes of the November 18, 2025 meeting with a unanimous vote. No new approval requests or other business were presented. The board then adjourned the meeting unanimously at 5:52 PM.

• Approved November 18, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimously)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimously)

City Council

The City Council work session will discuss the procedure for demolishing historically significant buildings and review Bid No. 26-003-2023-PWI-019 from Bienville Construction Services for the Fairhope Pool rehabilitation, including the base bid and an additive alternate. The council will also receive updates from the historic preservation commission, committees, and department heads.

• Presentation by the Jennifer Claire Moore Foundation, represented by Executive Director Allison Moore
• Discussion of historically significant building demolition procedure with the Fairhope Historic Preservation Commission
• Review of Bid No. 26-003-2023-PWI-019 to Bienville Construction Services for Fairhope Pool rehabilitation (base bid and additive alternate)

The council met in a work session on Dec 8, 2025 at the Municipal Complex. Present members included President Jimmy Conyers and councilmembers Jack Burrell, Joshua Gammon, Jay Robinson, and Andrea Booth, with Mayor Sherry Sullivan. The agenda items consisted of a foundation presentation, historic building demolition procedure discussion, a pool rehabilitation bid review, and committee and department updates. No votes or formal decisions were recorded.

City Council

The council will vote on several contracts, including hiring Krebs Engineering for Phase II upgrades of the city’s wastewater treatment plant and a sludge disposal agreement costing $350,000. It will also approve a construction‑engineering contract for the Pecan Avenue watershed project, a $62,700 traffic‑control replacement contract, and a $20,000 fire‑protection engineering renewal. A public hearing will be held on a lounge liquor license for The Decoy Bar & Grill, and the council will consider a street‑closure request and a library gala alcohol permit.

• Approve selection of Krebs Engineering for Phase II upgrades of the Wastewater Treatment Plant (RFQ PS26-003) and authorize mayor to negotiate fee
• Approve sludge disposal contract with Solid Waste Authority of Baldwin County at $70 per ton, estimated $350,000 annually
• Approve selection of JADE Consulting for Pecan Avenue Watershed Drainage Improvements – Phase 1 (RFQ PS26-011)
• Award $62,700 contract to Bagby and Russell Electric Co. for traffic‑control replacement at N. Section St. at Gayfer Ave. and Volanta Ave.
• Authorize $20,000 annual fire‑protection engineering contract with Gulf States Engineering (RFQ PS24-032)

The council approved several resolutions, including a lounge liquor license for The Decoy Bar & Grill. They also approved professional engineering services for the wastewater plant Phase II, a sludge disposal procurement, a traffic control replacement contract, and a fire protection engineering contract. The council reappointed two members to the Parking Authority and granted a street‑closure permit for a wedding on North Bancroft Street. All motions passed unanimously by voice vote.

• Approved lounge liquor license for The Decoy Bar & Grill (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved selection of Krebs Engineering for Phase II wastewater plant upgrades (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved procurement of dewatered sludge disposal with Solid Waste Authority ($70/ton, $350,000 annual) (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved award to Bagby and Russell Electric for traffic control replacement at N. Section St. intersections ($62,700) (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved extension contract with Gulf States Engineering for fire protection services ($20,000) (unanimous voice vote)
• Reappointed Chad Bartz and Morgan Slay to the Parking Authority for a four‑year term (unanimous voice vote)
• Granted street‑closure permission on North Bancroft Street for wedding reception March 28, 2026 (unanimous voice vote)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will approve the November 6, 2025 minutes and a utility review request for installing approximately 11,905 linear feet of buried cable at 8528 Lake View Drive. It will consider site‑plan applications for several B‑2‑zoned auto‑service businesses and a boarding house. The commission will hold public hearings on a preliminary plat for a 3‑unit boarding house, a final plat for the 72‑lot Harvest Green West Phase 2 subdivision, and a preliminary plat for the 4‑lot Dresden Woods subdivision.

• Approval of utility review for 11,905 LF buried cable at 8528 Lake View Drive (UR 25.14)
• Site‑plan approval request for Pelc Tire Auto Service Center, 1.22 acres, Lot 7 at State Highway 181 & 104 (SR 25.06)
• Site‑plan approval request for Advanced Auto Parts, 1.09 acres, Lot 9 at State Highway 181 & 104 (SR 25.07)
• Public hearing on final plat approval for Harvest Green West Phase 2, 72‑lot subdivision, 41.65 acres, west side of State Highway 181 near The Waters Subdivision (SD 25.17)
• Public hearing on preliminary plat approval for Dresden Woods, 4‑lot subdivision, 4.62 acres at Bishop Road & Gayfer Road Extension (SD 25.19)

The Planning Commission approved the consent agenda, including a utility review request for C‑Spire. It adopted Resolution 2025‑05, temporarily suspending residential multiple‑occupancy and subdivision applications. The commission recommended approval of three site‑plan requests (Pelc Tire, Advanced Auto Parts, Culver's Fairhope) and tabled the 7 Brew Fairhope request. All actions were taken unanimously.

• Approved consent agenda (including UR 25.14 utility review) – unanimous
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑05 suspending residential multiple‑occupancy and subdivision applications – unanimous
• Recommended approval of SR 25.06 Pelc Tire Auto Service Center to City Council – unanimous
• Recommended approval of SR 25.07 Advanced Auto Parts to City Council – unanimous
• Recommended approval of SR 25.10 Culver's Fairhope to City Council – unanimous
• Tabled SR 25.09 7 Brew Fairhope indefinitely per applicant request – unanimous

City Council

The Fairhope City Council is meeting for a work session to receive updates from committees and department heads. No specific decisions or votes are scheduled.

• Committee and department head updates
• Next meeting scheduled for December 8, 2025

The City Council met in a special called work session on November 20, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. after canceling the November 24 work session due to the Thanksgiving holiday. Council members provided updates on the recreation board, Fairhope Museum of History, the airport runway opening, and the parking authority study, and department heads gave routine reports. The meeting was adjourned at 3:30 p.m. with no actions taken.

City Council

The Fairhope City Council will adopt several ordinances, including a zoning amendment for a 14‑acre property at 6796 Twin Beech Road and a repeal of the garbage collection ordinance. It will also approve multiple resolutions authorizing contracts and expenditures, such as FAA airport funding, legal services, and public‑works projects. The meeting includes approvals for consulting, engineering, and procurement contracts ranging from $24,000 to $367,500.

• Amend Zoning Ordinance No. 1253 to rezone 14 acres at 6796 Twin Beech Road to R‑1 Low Density Single‑Family Residential.
• Authorize acceptance of $919,099 FAA funding (plus 2.5% ALDOT match) for Fairhope Airport taxiway lighting and signage replacement.
• Approve a not‑to‑exceed $24,000 contract with Grant Management, Inc. for grant consulting services.
• Approve Contract Amendment No. 1 totaling $367,500 for a new lift station on Scenic Hwy 98 and upgrade at the Grand Hotel, awarded to Three Notch Group, Inc.
• Award a not‑to‑exceed $60,000 annual contract to Image Solutions USA for flame‑resistant uniform pants and outerwear.

The council authorized Mayor Sherry Sullivan to accept FAA funding of $919,099 and a 2.5% ALDOT match for the H.L. "Sonny" Callahan Airport taxiway lighting and signage replacement. It also adopted several ordinances and resolutions, including a zoning amendment for Achee Properties, a garbage‑collection ordinance repeal, an environmental advisory board bylaw amendment, and contracts for legal services, grant management, engineering work, and a wastewater treatment plant structure. All actions were approved by voice vote, with two members abstaining on two items.

• Approved FAA and ALDOT funding for airport taxiway lighting ($919,099) – unanimous voice vote (Gammon abstained)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 1848 to rezone 6796 Twin Beech Road to R‑1 – unanimous voice vote
• Adopted Ordinance No. 1849 repealing and replacing garbage collection ordinance – unanimous voice vote
• Adopted Ordinance No. 1850 amending Environmental Advisory Board bylaws – unanimous voice vote
• Approved selection of Hope Hicks (Ball, Ball, Matthews & Novak) for professional legal services – unanimous voice vote
• Approved selection of Matt McDonald (Jones Walker LLP) as alternate legal services – unanimous voice vote
• Authorized $24,000 contract with Grant Management, Inc. for grant consulting – unanimous voice vote
• Authorized $367,500 contract amendment for new lift station and upgrade – unanimous voice vote (Gammon abstained)

Airport Authority

The Fairhope Airport Authority will meet to receive operational and project updates. The board will review reports from the airport manager, engineers, and aviation partners.

• Airport manager's operations update
• Flightline First report
• Aspire Aviation report
• Engineer's project updates
• Board discussion and approval requests

The Fairhope Airport Authority unanimously approved the minutes from the October 14, 2025 meeting. A motion to adjourn the November 18, 2025 meeting was also passed unanimously. No other actions or approvals were recorded.

• Approved October 14, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned November 18, 2025 meeting (unanimous)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings to consider two variance requests regarding property setbacks. These decisions determine if owners can build closer to property lines than standard zoning allows.

• BOA 25.11: 10’ front and 30’ rear setback variance request for 863 Creek Drive
• BOA 25.15: 4’ rear setback variance request for 20105 Bunker Loop

The Board of Adjustment approved the October 20, 2025 meeting minutes. It then approved a 10‑foot front setback and a 30‑foot rear setback variance for 863 Creek Drive with staff conditions. The board denied a 4‑foot rear setback variance request for 20105 Bunker Loop. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved October 20, 2025 minutes (4-0)
• Approved 10' front and 30' rear setback variances for 863 Creek Drive with conditions (4-0)
• Denied 4' rear setback variance for 20105 Bunker Loop (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission approved the minutes from the October 15, 2025 meeting by unanimous voice vote. No formal actions were taken on the demolition review procedures, CLG status, History Day plans, or incentive proposals discussed. The Commissioners then moved to adjourn, which also passed unanimously by voice vote.

• Approved minutes of Oct 15, 2025 meeting (unanimous voice vote)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous voice vote)

City Council

The Fairhope City Council will hold a work session on November 10, 2025, to receive updates from committees and department heads. No specific decisions or ordinances are scheduled for this meeting.

• Committee and Department Head updates
• Work session scheduled for November 24, 2025

The council held a work session where members gave committee updates and department directors briefed on multiple agenda items. Councilmember Burrell recommended suspending the rules for immediate consideration of Agenda Item 8 and indefinitely tabling Agenda Item 9, but no vote or formal action was recorded. The meeting adjourned at 5:17 p.m.

City Council

The City Council will discuss a conditional annexation for a 14-acre property and vote on several public works contracts. The meeting includes decisions on dredging at Fly Creek and drainage improvements on Pecan Avenue.

• Public hearing for conditional annexation of 14 acres at 6796 Twin Beech Road to R-1 residential
• Contract for Fly Creek maintenance dredging and shoreline re-nourishment not to exceed $717,774.00
• Contract for Pecan Avenue Watershed Drainage Improvements Phase 1 not to exceed $545,810.00
• Contract for new bathrooms at Magnolia Beach/Pier Avenue Boat Ramp not to exceed $98,726.00
• Contract for new home team baseball dugout at Volanta Ballpark not to exceed $99,971.00

The council adopted Ordinance No. 1847, extending the temporary suspension of certain residential multiple‑occupancy and subdivision applications. It also approved an 180‑day extension for Encounter Development LLC’s site‑plan, awarded contracts for Fly Creek dredging ($717,774), Pecan Avenue watershed drainage ($545,810), and Magnolia Beach bathroom upgrades ($98,726), and authorized a 50/50 cost‑share MOU with the Fairhope Yacht Club for the Fly Creek channel dredging. A proposed amendment to the zoning ordinance was tabled indefinitely.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 1847 extending pause on residential projects (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved 180‑day extension for Encounter Development LLC site‑plan (unanimous voice vote)
• Awarded Fly Creek maintenance dredging contract to M & N of Alabama, LLC, $717,774 (unanimous voice vote)
• Awarded Pecan Avenue Watershed Drainage Improvements Phase 1 to Chris Brewer Contracting Inc., $545,810 (unanimous voice vote)
• Awarded Magnolia Beach/Pier Avenue Boat Ramp bathroom project to Thomas Industries, Inc. d/b/a Thomas Construction, $98,726 (unanimous voice vote)
• Authorized Mayor to sign MOU with Fairhope Yacht Club for 50% cost share on Fly Creek dredging (unanimous voice vote)
• Tabled indefinitely Agenda Item No. 9 amendment to Zoning Ordinance No. 1253 (unanimous voice vote)

Planning Commission

The Fairhope Planning Commission will approve routine consent items, including the October 6, 2025 minutes and the amended 2026 meeting schedule. It will review AT&T's request to install approximately 20,984 linear feet of buried cable at 9148 Fairhope Avenue. The commission will hold a public hearing to consider rezoning a 10‑acre parcel at 19763 State Highway 181 from Residential/Agriculture (R‑A) to Low‑Density Single‑Family Residential (R‑1).

• Approval of Minutes – October 6, 2025
• Approval of Amended 2026 Meeting Schedule
• AT&T utility review and approval to install ~20,984 LF of buried cable at 9148 Fairhope Avenue
• Old Business – ZC 25.06 concerning 8505 County Road 34
• Public hearing to consider rezoning of 10‑acre property at 19763 State Highway 181 from R‑A to R‑1

The commission approved the consent agenda, which included the October 6, 2025 minutes, the amended 2026 meeting schedule, and AT&T's utility review request, by a unanimous vote. It also adopted a unanimous recommendation to forward rezoning request ZC 25.10 (from R‑A to R‑1) for the 10‑acre property at 19763 State Highway 181 to the City Council. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved consent agenda (October 6 minutes, 2026 schedule, AT&T utility request) – unanimous
• Recommended approval of rezoning ZC 25.10 to R‑1 for 19763 State Highway 181 – unanimous

City Council

The Fairhope City Council will adopt an ordinance establishing rules of procedure for council meetings and another ordinance requiring Mayor Sherry Sullivan to act as the full‑time superintendent of the City Utility System. The council will also appoint the city clerk, treasurer, police chief, and city attorney, and authorize the mayor to sign a legal‑services engagement letter and to designate bank signers. Additional items include approving the FY 2025‑2026 holiday schedule and setting council liaison assignments.

• Ordinance adopting Rules of Procedure for all City Council meetings
• Ordinance requiring Mayor Sherry Sullivan to act as full‑time Superintendent of the City Utility System
• Resolution appointing Lisa A. Hanks as City Clerk
• Resolution authorizing an engagement letter with Hand Arendall Harrison Sale, LLC for professional legal services
• Resolution authorizing bank signers for all City of Fairhope accounts

The newly sworn council elected Jimmy Conyers as Council President and Jack Burrell as President Pro Tempore by unanimous voice vote. The council adopted Ordinance No. 1845 establishing meeting rules and Ordinance No. 1846 designating Mayor Sherry Sullivan as full‑time Superintendent of the Utility System, both by unanimous voice vote. Appointments were made for City Clerk (Lisa Hanks), City Treasurer (Kim "Kim" Creech), Chief of Police (Stephanie Hollinghead), and City Attorney (Marcus E. McDowell), the latter passing 4‑1 with Councilmember Joshua Gammon voting no. Additional resolutions authorized legal services with Hand Arendall Harrison Sale, LLC, bank signers for city accounts, and the FY 2025‑2026 holiday schedule.

• Elected Jimmy Conyers Council President (unanimous voice vote)
• Elected Jack Burrell President Pro Tempore (unanimous voice vote)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 1845 – meeting Rules of Procedure (unanimous voice vote)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 1846 – Mayor as full‑time Utility Superintendent (unanimous voice vote)
• Appointed Lisa A. Hanks as City Clerk (unanimous voice vote)
• Appointed Kimberly "Kim" Creech as City Treasurer (unanimous voice vote)
• Appointed Stephanie Hollinghead as Chief of Police (unanimous voice vote)
• Appointed Marcus E. McDowell as City Attorney (4‑1 voice vote; NAY – Joshua Gammon)

City Council

The Fairhope City Council will hold a work session to receive an update on adding features to the NEOGOV human‑resources platform. Council members will also hear updates from standing committees and from department heads. No formal decisions are noted on the agenda.

• Discussion regarding addition to NEOGOV Platform (Update)
• Committee Updates
• Department Head Updates

The Fairhope City Council met in a work session on Oct. 27, 2025. Council members discussed updates on the NEOGOV platform, liability issues, the Welcome Center design, a potential Tent City, and various utility and police agenda items. No motions were voted on or actions approved. The meeting adjourned at 5:03 p.m.

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing on amendments to the City of Fairhope’s Zoning Ordinance. The body is also deciding on several infrastructure contracts, equipment procurements, and a fee waiver for seniors at the recreation center.

• Public hearing to amend Zoning Ordinance No. 1253
• Estimated $304,679.40 for fire truck body and tank replacement from Sunbelt Fire, Inc.
• Change order of $62,935.00 for Well #8 Pump replacement, bringing total cost to $117,728.74
• Proposed no-fee use of the Fairhope Recreation Center indoor track for residents over 65
• Contract extension for temporary employees via Long's Human Resource Services for $123,232.27

The council unanimously approved the replacement of a fire truck body and tank from Sunbelt Fire for an estimated $304,679.40. It also accepted permanent public maintenance of Dovecote Lane, rejected all bids for the Tent City disaster‑relief contract and authorized a re‑bid, and approved wastewater treatment plant clarifier maintenance ($25,990) and concrete work ($23,300). Additionally, the council declared several polygraph‑related items surplus and directed their sale.

• Approved fire truck body and tank replacement (estimated $304,679.40) – unanimous voice vote
• Accepted Dovecote Lane roadway for permanent public maintenance – unanimous voice vote
• Rejected all bids for Tent City disaster‑relief services and authorized re‑bid – unanimous voice vote
• Approved annual clarifier maintenance and materials for Wastewater Treatment Plant (up to $25,990) – unanimous voice vote
• Approved concrete work at Wastewater Treatment Plant for Belt Press (up to $23,300) – unanimous voice vote
• Approved selection of GeoCon Engineering & Materials Testing for concrete testing services – unanimous voice vote
• Declared polygraph equipment and related items surplus and authorized their sale – unanimous voice vote

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings for four special exception requests and one setback variance. The board will also elect officers and approve the 2026 meeting schedule.

• BOA 25.10: Special Exception for outside car sales at 9960 Fairhope Avenue
• BOA 25.12: Special Exception for a new chapel at 545 S Mobile Street
• BOA 25.13: Side yard setback and structure separation variance at 304 Liberty Street
• BOA 25.14: Special Exception for a Med Spa at 19682 Greeno Road

The Board of Adjustments approved three special exception requests and one variance request. BOA 25.10 for an outdoor car‑sales lot, BOA 25.14 for a medical clinic (You Again Medical), and BOA 25.12 for a chapel were each approved with staff conditions. The Board also approved the 5‑11" structure‑separation variance for BOA 25.13 and denied its side‑yard setback variance.

• Approved BOA 25.10 special exception for car‑sales lot (5‑0)
• Approved BOA 25.14 special exception for You Again Medical clinic (5‑0)
• Approved BOA 25.12 special exception for Trinity Presbyterian chapel (5‑0)
• Approved BOA 25.13 structure‑separation variance (5‑0)
• Denied BOA 25.13 side‑yard setback variance (5‑0)
• Approved minutes from July 21, 2025 meeting (5‑0)
• Approved 2026 meeting schedule (5‑0)
• Elected officers: Chair Anil Vira, Vice‑Chair Frank Lamia, Secretary Cindy Beaudreau (5‑0)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Fairhope Historic Preservation Commission will consider demolition requests and discuss the status of the Community Land Grant. The meeting includes officer elections and a report on new member chairs focusing on brief‑teams training and faster historic property inspections. Additional agenda items are a public meeting for History Day on December 4 and a public comment period. The remaining items are routine procedural matters.

• Approve previous meeting minutes
• Review demolition proposals (including Notable Demolitions / People's Coop)
• Officer elections for commission positions
• CLG status update
• New Member Chairs Report on brief‑teams training and inspection expediting

The commission approved the September 10, 2025 meeting minutes and kept Chair Mara Hunter and Vice Chair Amy Molyneux in their roles. It adopted amendments to the demolition procedures, including changing the determining agency to the Building Department, extending review time to five days, removing the sign‑posting requirement, and setting owner‑attendance rules. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved September 10, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Motion to keep Chair Mara Hunter and Vice Chair Amy Molyneux passed (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved changes to Section IV Application Requirements and Section V Procedures (unanimous voice vote)
• Removed sign‑posting requirement from demolition procedures (unanimous voice vote)
• Set review determination time to five days; owner non‑attendance leads to denial (unanimous voice vote)
• Allowed virtual meeting if owner cannot attend within 45 days (unanimous voice vote)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous voice vote)

Airport Authority

The Fairhope Airport Authority will meet to receive operational and project updates. The board will review reports from the airport manager, engineers, and the treasurer.

• Airport manager's operations update
• Engineer's project updates
• Treasurer's report
• Board discussion and approval requests

The Fairhope Airport Authority approved the September 9 minutes and unanimously changed the November 11 meeting to November 18. A motion to adopt a wintertime FBO schedule of 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM through April 1 2026 was also unanimously approved. The board then adjourned the meeting.

• Approved September 9, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Changed November 11 meeting date to November 18 (unanimous)
• Adopted winter FBO hours 7:00 AM‑7:00 PM (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss adding to the NEOGOV Platform. The meeting also includes updates from committees and department heads.

• Discussion regarding addition to NEOGOV Platform
• Committee Updates
• Department Head Updates

The Fairhope City Council met in a work session on Monday, October 13, 2025, at the Municipal Complex. Department heads from Human Resources, Water & Wastewater, Engineering, Planning & Zoning, Public Works, IT, Treasury, Gas, the Mayor’s office, and the Building Official presented their respective agenda items. The minutes do not record any motions, approvals, denials, or vote tallies. The meeting was adjourned at 5:07 p.m.

City Council

The City Council will vote on a new schedule of fees for construction and building permits. The body is also reviewing several high-value water and wastewater infrastructure contracts and a site plan for Rock Creek Commercial.

• Final adoption of an ordinance to repeal and replace the Schedule of Fees for Construction and Building Permits
• Bid award to Weaver Directional Boring, Inc. for Fairhope Avenue 24-inch Water Transmission Main not-to-exceed $3,373,186.80
• Site plan approval for Rock Creek Commercial on Rock Creek Parkway east of US 98
• Procurement of water meters and software from Core and Main LP not-to-exceed $500,000.00
• Authorization to terminate contract with J. Payne Organization LLC and make a claim against the surety bond

The City Council approved Ordinance No. 1844, updating the schedule of fees for construction and building permits. It also authorized Mayor Sherry Sullivan to sign contracts and appropriate funds for seven community organizations, totaling $71,000. All actions passed by unanimous voice vote.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 1844 to repeal/replace construction permit fee schedule (voice vote)
• Approved $24,000 contract with Downtown Fairhope Business Association (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved $1,000 contract with United Way of Baldwin County (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved $5,000 contract with Care House, Inc. (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved $10,000 contract with Ecumenical Ministries Inc. (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved $6,000 contract with Fairhope Film Festival (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved $5,000 contract with Baldwin County Trailblazers (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved $20,000 contract with Eastern Shore Art Center (unanimous voice vote)

Environmental Advisory Board

The Environmental Advisory Board will review its 2025 priority issues, including greenspace and native habitat, sustainable waste management, energy policy, and water conservation. The board will also hear reports from the City Council, Planning Commission, Mayor’s Office, and city departments. No formal decisions are noted; the meeting focuses on discussion and information sharing.

• Greenspace and native habitat priority discussion
• Sustainable waste management practices priority discussion
• Energy policy priority discussion
• Water conservation priority discussion
• Reports from City Council, Planning Commission, and Mayor’s Office

The board unanimously approved the September meeting minutes. The board appointed Sarah Bogdanovich as a full board member, with the appointment to be forwarded to the City Council next month. Regular FEAB meetings were set to shift to a bimonthly schedule beginning January 2026. The board directed Ben Frater to start a new Greenspace Assessment Working Group and Gary Gover recommended an annual Land Use Plan report to the Planning Commission.

• Appointed Sarah Bogdanovich as full Board member (pending council approval)
• Unanimously approved September meeting minutes
• Changed regular FEAB meetings to bimonthly starting Jan 2026
• Directed Ben Frater to start a new Greenspace Assessment Working Group
• Recommended an annual Land Use Plan report to the Planning Commission (Gary Gover)
• Noted Mobile Bay dredging advocacy support from Realtors Association, Mayor Daphne, and Spanish Fort
• City said butterfly house installation at the Nature Preserve was not feasible
• Future Farmers of America meeting in October canceled, to be rescheduled

Harbor Board

The Fairhope Harbor Board meeting will include council comments, a report from Harbor Manager Mark Redditt, and discussion of the clean marina status. The agenda lists no specific votes or contracts, focusing on updates and public comment before adjourning.

• Report by Harbor Manager Mark Redditt
• Discussion of Clean Marina status
• Council comments
• Public comment

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider several development requests, including an informal review of Colony Village and site plan approvals for a Wendy’s and an Advanced Auto Parts store. A public hearing will be held to evaluate a conditional annexation of a 14‑acre property at 6796 Twin Beech Road to the R‑1 low‑density residential district. The agenda also includes a utility review for a fiber cable installation at 539 Salem Street.

• IR 25.01 – Informal review request for Colony Village (Core Development and Construction of Alabama, LLC)
• SR 25.05 – Site plan approval for Wendy’s Fairhope (1.07 acres, B‑2 zone, Rockwell Place, State Hwy 181)
• SR 25.07 – Site plan approval for Advanced Auto Parts (1.09 acres, B‑2 zone, Planters Pointe Development)
• ZC 25.09 – Public hearing on conditional annexation of 14‑acre Hill Top North (R‑1 district, 6796 Twin Beech Road)
• Utility review request for installation of ~13,479 LF of fiber cable at 539 Salem Street

The commission approved C‑Spire’s fiber‑cable utility request (UR 25.12) with staff conditions. It recommended approval of Wendy’s Fairhope site plan (SR 25.05) and the Hill Top North conditional annexation (ZC 25.09) to the City Council, both unanimously. The Advanced Auto Parts site plan (SR 25.07) was tabled indefinitely at the applicant’s request.

• Approved UR 25.12 fiber‑cable installation at 539 Salem St with conditions (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of SR 25.05 Wendy’s Fairhope to City Council with conditions (unanimous)
• Tabled SR 25.07 Advanced Auto Parts site plan indefinitely (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of ZC 25.09 conditional annexation of 14‑acre Hill Top North to City Council (unanimous)
• Approved September 4, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 meeting schedule (unanimous)

City Council

The council will consider a resolution to review, approve, and adopt the proposed FY2026 budget. It will also vote on using the Impact Fees account for equipment and projects in that budget, and on recommendations to fund, reclassify, defund, or delete city positions and pay grades.

• Resolution to adopt the FY2026 budget
• Resolution to use Impact Fees account for equipment and projects in FY2026
• Resolution to fund new positions and pay grades
• Resolution to reclassify, defund, or delete positions as presented in the FY2026 budget

The Fairhope City Council unanimously adopted the FY2026 budget, authorizing $204,789,545 in total expenditures. It also approved using Impact Fees for police, fire, transportation and parks projects, and adopted recommendations for new positions, pay grades, reclassifications, defunding and deletions. Additional resolutions authorized limited use of sales and use tax revenues for general fund operations and permitted administrative budget transfers up to $20,000. The council approved a 2% cost‑of‑living raise and merit raises effective December 2025.

• Adopt FY2026 budget of $204,789,545 (unanimous voice vote)
• Authorize Impact Fees for police, fire, transportation and parks projects (unanimous voice vote)
• Approve new positions, pay grades, reclassifications, defunding and deletions as outlined in the budget (unanimous voice vote)
• Allow up to $3,596,516 of sales and use tax revenue from the General Fund Debt Pre‑Payment Account for general fund operations (unanimous voice vote)
• Allow up to $3,596,516 of sales and use tax revenue from the Capital Project Fund for general fund operations (unanimous voice vote)
• Authorize the City Treasurer to make administrative budget transfers, each not exceeding $20,000 (unanimous voice vote)
• Approve a 2% cost‑of‑living raise for city employees (unanimous voice vote)
• Approve merit raises for city employees effective December 2025 (unanimous voice vote)

City Council

The Fairhope City Council will review the proposed FY2026 Utilities Budget and discuss amendments to the Business License Code and a proposed vape product excise tax. The session also includes updates on the Bancroft Corner site improvements.

• Review FY2026 Utilities Budget
• Discussion on amending Business License Code (Ordinance No. 1233)
• Discussion on City of Fairhope Vape Product Excise Tax
• Presentation on Fairhope Bancroft Corner Site Improvements
• Committee and Department Head Updates

Council members reviewed the FY2026 utilities budget and discussed an amendment to the Business License Code to add NAICS codes for a vape product excise tax. The session included presentations on the Bancroft Corner site improvements and updates from the Parking Authority, Library Board, Historic Preservation Commission, and Industrial Development Board. Several department directors provided status reports on water, wastewater, electric, and public works projects. No formal motions, votes, or approvals were recorded.

City Council

The City Council will consider ordinances regarding unsafe structures, building permit fees, and the dissolution of the Building Code Board of Appeals. The body is also reviewing several infrastructure awards and service contracts for city facilities and public safety.

• Bid for Well No. 5 inspection, cleaning and pump refurbishment not-to-exceed $300,000.00
• Purchase of 30 Avive Connect AEDs and software not-to-exceed $86,945.72
• Installation of CAT6 cabling in Public Utilities Building not-to-exceed $76,150.00
• Ordinance to levy a local excise tax on the sale of consumable vapor products
• Contracts for rebuilding two finger piers at the Municipal Pier with Stewart Marine & Construction, LLC and O’Neal Steel Company

The council adopted Ordinance No. 1843, setting a 4% excise tax on vapor products within city limits and 2% in the police jurisdiction. It also approved several other ordinances and resolutions, including the repeal of the Building Code Board of Appeals, updates to unsafe‑structure rules, and amendments to the business license code. Infrastructure contracts were authorized for Eaton regulators, municipal pier repairs, and a $300,000 well‑inspection project. All actions passed by unanimous voice vote.

• Approved procurement of two Eaton regulators for $182,050 (voice vote unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 1840 repealing Ordinance 1646 and dissolving the Building Code Board of Appeals (voice vote unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 1841 amending unsafe structures provisions (voice vote unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 1842 amending the Business License Code (voice vote unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 1843 levying a 4% city excise tax and 2% police‑jurisdiction tax on vapor products (voice vote unanimous)
• Authorized Resolution No. 5559-25 for architect services for a 3rd peer review (voice vote unanimous)
• Authorized Resolution No. 5561-25 awarding labor contract for municipal pier repairs ($19,300 + $2,000 contingency) (voice vote unanimous)
• Authorized Resolution No. 5565-25 awarding $300,000 contract for Well No. 5 inspection, cleaning and pump refurbishment (voice vote unanimous)

Environmental Advisory Board

The Fairhope Environmental Advisory Board will review its 2025 priority issues, including greenspace and native habitat, sustainable waste management, energy policy, and water conservation. The board will also hear reports from the City Council, Planning Commission, Mayor’s Office, and city departments, and consider any new environmental ideas submitted by residents.

The board unanimously approved the July meeting minutes and reappointed Amy Paulson and Jennifer Foutch to the board. Members voted unanimously to change regular FEAB meetings to a bimonthly schedule beginning January 2026, with sub‑committee meetings in the off‑months. Gary Gover declined reappointment and requested to become an Active Participant.

• Approved July meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Reappointed Amy Paulson and Jennifer Foutch (unanimous)
• Changed regular meeting schedule to bimonthly starting Jan 2026 (unanimous)
• Gary Gover declined reappointment and shifted to Active Participant status
• Supported Fairhope High School FFA pond restoration project (overwhelmingly supportive)
• Greenspace Working Group to continue networking with City Bike & Ped and BC Trailblazers (action assigned)
• SWaMP subcommittee placed on hiatus (status update)
• Requested milkweed donations for butterfly habitat (volunteer outreach)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will consider approving the minutes from its prior meeting. It will receive the Chair’s Report on commission applications, CLG status, and the survey spreadsheet, discuss a demolition review, and review reports and the 2025 event calendar including the annual report and planned public meetings. Public comment will be taken if time permits.

• Approve minutes from the previous meeting
• Chair’s Report: commission applications, CLG status, survey spreadsheet
• Discussion of demolition review
• Review of 2025 calendar items (annual report, November public meeting, History Day, DAR, Art Walk)
• Public comment – time permitting

The Historic Preservation Commission voted unanimously to approve the August 20, 2025 minutes after removing a line about the Magnolia Avenue sign. The commission also tabled the Survey Sheet for discussion at the next meeting. The meeting was then adjourned by a unanimous motion.

• Approved August 20, 2025 minutes with line removed (unanimous)
• Tabled Survey Sheet to next meeting (no vote recorded)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Airport Authority

The Fairhope Airport Authority will meet to approve minutes, review operations, and discuss FY 26 project pre-applications. The board will also vote on the FY 26 budget and officer committee nominations.

• Approval of August 12, 2025 minutes
• FY 26 budget review and approval
• FY 26 board officer committee nominations and vote
• FY 26 project pre-application presentations and resolutions
• Comments from Advisory Council members and general public

The board unanimously approved the minutes from the August 12 meeting and authorized the submission of pre‑applications for four FY2026 projects. It also accepted the proposed annual budget and ratified a new slate of officers for the coming year. All nominations were closed and the meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved August 12 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved submittal of FY2026 project pre‑applications (unanimous)
• Accepted proposed budget for the coming year (unanimous)
• Closed officer nominations (unanimous)
• Accepted new slate of officers (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to review the FY2026 General Fund and Utilities Capital Equipment and Improvements. Members will also discuss a proposed ordinance to change the fee schedule for construction and building permits.

• Review of FY2026 General Fund and Utilities Capital Equipment and Improvements
• Discussion of Ordinance No.1804 regarding construction and building permit fees

The council met in a work session to review the FY2026 General Fund and utilities capital equipment, discuss an ordinance to alter construction permit fees, and receive updates from the building official, city engineer, public works director, recreation director, utilities engineer, and mayor. No motions were adopted, denied, or voted on during the meeting.

City Council

The Fairhope City Council will adopt a Transportation Plan for fiscal year 2026 as required by the Rebuild Alabama Act. It will also adopt several ordinances, including rules for the Flying Creek Nature Preserve, a repeal of the camping‑in‑parks ordinance, dissolution of the Building Code Board of Appeals, and revisions to unsafe‑structure regulations. Additionally, the council will approve multiple contracts and resolutions for public works, park improvements, and utility services.

• Resolution to adopt a Transportation Plan pursuant to the Rebuild Alabama Act for FY2026 (Item 9).
• Final adoption of ordinances for Flying Creek Nature Preserve rules, repeal of camping in parks ordinance, dissolution of the Building Code Board of Appeals, and amendment of unsafe‑structure code (Items 5‑8).
• Resolution awarding Layne, A Granite Company a contract not to exceed $300,000 for Well No. 5 inspection, cleaning and pump refurbishment (Item 16).
• Resolution awarding Morrow Water Technologies a contract not to exceed $95,565.85 for installation of actuating valves at multiple city wells (Item 17).
• Resolution approving procurement of custom park tables and benches from Scardamalia Builders, LLC for up to $19,500 with a $9,750 pre‑payment (Item 12).

The council adopted the FY2026 Transportation Plan under the Rebuild Alabama Act, estimating a $190,000 state allocation and $2,219,670 in road projects. It also finalized Ordinance No. 1838 for Flying Creek Nature Preserve rules and Ordinance No. 1839 repealing the camping‑in‑parks ordinance. Several contracts were awarded, including disaster‑debris monitoring to Tetra Tech, a change order for the Working Waterfront project, park furnishings for Flying Creek, community park swings, and winter‑flower procurement for the Landscaping Department.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 1838 (Flying Creek Nature Preserve Rules) – unanimous voice vote
• Adopted Ordinance No. 1839 (repeal and replace Camping in Parks) – unanimous voice vote
• Adopted FY2026 Transportation Plan (Resolution 5547-25) – unanimous voice vote
• Awarded Disaster Debris Removal Monitoring Services contract to Tetra Tech, Inc. (Resolution 5548-25) – unanimous voice vote
• Approved Change Order No. 1 for Working Waterfront and Greenspace Project with Rolin Construction, Inc. (Resolution 5549-25) – unanimous voice vote
• Approved procurement of custom park tables and benches for Flying Creek Nature Preserve (Resolution 5550-25) – unanimous voice vote
• Awarded Community Park Swings contract to Bliss Products and Services, Inc. (Resolution 5551-25) – unanimous voice vote
• Approved procurement of winter flowers for FY2026 Landscaping Department (Resolution 5552-25) – unanimous voice vote

Planning Commission

The Fairhope Planning Commission will meet to approve minutes and consider preliminary plat approvals for four residential and commercial projects, as well as a proposed zoning ordinance amendment.

• Approval of August 4, 2025 Planning Commission minutes
• SD 25.13: Public hearing for Ashford Court Subdivision (9 lots, O Gayfer Road Extension)
• SR 25.04: Site Plan Approval for Rock Creek Commercial (2.23 acres, Rock Creek Parkway)
• SD 25.14: Public hearing for Rock Creek Commercial (4 units, Rock Creek Parkway)
• SD 25.15: Public hearing for Ross Givens Office Building (4 units, Nichols Avenue)

The commission unanimously approved a one‑year extension for SD 22.18, approved preliminary plat SD 25.13 for Ashford Court Subdivision with five staff‑recommended conditions, recommended SR 25.04 to the City Council, approved SD 25.14 with two additional traffic and storm‑water conditions, and approved a greenspace waiver for SD 25.15. The annexation request ZC 25.06 was tabled at the applicant’s request.

• Approved one‑year extension for SD 22.18 (unanimous: Turner, Worsham, Kohler, Fontenot, McCormick, MacKellar, Cortinas)
• Approved SD 25.13 preliminary plat for Ashford Court Subdivision with five staff conditions (unanimous: Turner, Worsham, Kohler, Fontenot, McCormick, MacKellar, Cortinas)
• Recommended approval of SR 25.04 to City Council with staff conditions (unanimous: Turner, Worsham, Kohler, Fontenot, McCormick, MacKellar, Cortinas)
• Approved SD 25.14 preliminary plat with original staff conditions plus two added conditions on traffic engineering review and storm‑water velocity (unanimous: Turner, Worsham, Kohler, Fontenot, McCormick, MacKellar, Cortinas)
• Approved greenspace waiver for SD 25.15 (unanimous: Turner, Worsham, Kohler, Fontenot, McCormick, MacKellar, Cortinas)
• Approved SD 25.15 condition 2 (O&M plan) (unanimous: Turner, Worsham, Kohler, Fontenot, McCormick, MacKellar, Cortinas)
• Tabled ZC 25.06 annexation request at applicant’s request (unanimous: Turner, Worsham, Kohler, Fontenot, McCormick, MacKellar, Cortinas)

City Council

The council will vote on a resolution authorizing the mayor and city officials to carry out an emergency demolition of a hazardous building at 7 Woods Avenue. The resolution also approves a $7,500 contract with S.L.M Lot Clearing for the demolition work. This action follows a resolution to canvass the 2025 municipal election results.

• Resolution authorizing emergency demolition of the building at 7 Woods Ave
• Approval of $7,500 contract with S.L.M Lot Clearing for demolition
• Resolution to canvass the 2025 municipal election

The council authorized the mayor, building official, city attorney and staff to carry out an emergency demolition of the dangerous building at 7 Woods Avenue and approved a $7,500 contract with S.L.M. Lot Clearing. It also approved a zero‑cost change order for the Fairhope Water System Test Well Project, allowing Mayor Sherry Sullivan to award the work to Morrow Technologies. Finally, the council canvassed the August 26, 2025 municipal election and declared the winners for all five council seats.

• Authorized emergency demolition of 7 Woods Ave building and approved $7,500 contract with S.L.M. Lot Clearing (unanimous voice vote)
• Authorized Mayor to execute Change Order No. 1 for Bid 24‑058 Fairhope Water System Test Well Project and award to Morrow Technologies (zero cost difference, unanimous voice vote)
• Adopted resolution to canvass the August 26 2025 municipal election results and declared winners for council places 1‑5 (unanimous voice vote)
• Moved to adjourn the meeting (unanimous voice vote)

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to review historic structures demolition. The meeting also includes updates from committees and department heads.

• Historic Structures Demolition Review with Building Official Erik Cortinas
• Committee Updates
• Department Head Updates

The Fairhope City Council met in a work session on August 25, 2025. Council members and city officials presented and discussed agenda items ranging from historic structures demolition to public works and water services. No motions were adopted, votes taken, or decisions recorded. The meeting adjourned at 5:35 p.m.

City Council

The Fairhope City Council will consider several ordinances and resolutions, including zoning amendments for two commercial properties and updates to fee schedules. The most significant financial decision is the award of a not‑to‑exceed $4,257,396 contract to Hemphill Construction Co. for a 16‑inch water transmission main on Highway 181 and Gayfer Road. Additional actions include contracts for artificial turf ($144,688) and cutting units ($40,014.56), and acceptance of a $156,000 recycling grant. Routine items such as approval of meeting minutes and a weather camera agreement are also on the agenda.

• Amend Zoning Ordinance No. 1253 to zone 4.65‑acre Gold Kist Corner property to B‑2, concurrent with annexation.
• Amend Zoning Ordinance No. 1253 to zone 2.23‑acre Advantage Holdings property at 21905 State Highway 181 to B‑2, concurrent with annexation.
• Award Hemphill Construction Co. a not‑to‑exceed $4,257,396 contract for a 16‑inch water transmission main on Highway 181 and Gayfer Road.
• Award Great Southern Recreation, LLC a not‑to‑exceed $144,688 contract for artificial turf at Community Park and transfer $26,688 from the General Fund to the Capital Projects Fund.
• Approve a $156,000 ADEM Recycle Fund Grant for purchase of residential recycling carts.

The council adopted Ordinance No. 1835 to zone a 4.65‑acre Gold Kist Comer, LLC property as B‑2 and Ordinance No. 1836 to zone a 2.23‑acre Advantage Holdings, LLC property as B‑2, both with a 20‑foot landscape buffer. It also adopted Ordinance No. 1837 amending police vehicle use rules, approved Verizon’s pole‑replacement request, and awarded contracts for disaster debris removal, artificial turf at Community Park, and two reel‑mower cutting units. All actions passed by voice vote with no dissent.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 1835 zoning Gold Kist Comer, LLC property to B‑2 (voice vote AYE all, NAY none)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 1836 zoning Advantage Holdings, LLC property to B‑2 (voice vote AYE all, NAY none)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 1837 amending police take‑home vehicle rules (voice vote AYE all, NAY none)
• Approved Verizon request to replace wooden small cell poles with metal poles at five locations (voice vote unanimous)
• Awarded Disaster Debris Removal and Disposal Services 2025 contract to CrowderGulf (Resolution 5535-25, voice vote unanimous)
• Awarded Artificial Turf at Community Park contract to Great Southern Recreation, LLC for $144,688 (Resolution 5536-25, voice vote unanimous)
• Approved procurement of two reel mower cutting units from Beard Equipment Co. for up to $40,014.56 (Resolution 5537-25, voice vote unanimous)

Historic Preservation Commission

The commission will meet to discuss a demolition review proposal and an application fee. The body will also receive updates on the survey and walking survey.

• Demolition Review Proposal
• Application fee discussion
• Survey Update
• Walking Survey

The Fairhope Historic Preservation Commission unanimously approved the minutes from the July 9, 2025 meeting. The commission then unanimously adjourned the meeting. No other motions were decided.

• Approved July 9, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Airport Authority

The Fairhope Airport Authority will review reports on operations, Flightline First, Aspire Aviation, and engineering updates. The board will consider two resolutions to award contracts for the Runway Strengthening and Lighting Replacement Project and for Pavement Maintenance of the East Terminal Ramp and Northwest Apron. After discussion, the board may move to an executive session before adjourning.

• Resolution to award the Runway Strengthening and Lighting Replacement Project
• Resolution to award the Pavement Maintenance of the East Terminal Ramp and Northwest Apron Project
• Engineer’s report on runway and project updates (Jordan Stringfellow / Luke Hicks)
• Flightline First report – Ethan McDonald
• Aspire Aviation report – Quintin Dupper

The Authority unanimously approved the award of the $6.1 million runway contract to Wiregrass Construction Company and the $535,900 pavement‑maintenance contract to Figures Construction and Development Inc. The minutes from the July 8 meeting were also approved unanimously. The meeting was adjourned after a unanimous motion.

• Approved award of $6.1 M runway contract to Wiregrass Construction (unanimous)
• Approved award of $535,900 pavement‑maintenance contract to Figures Construction and Development Inc (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of July 8, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The Fairhope City Council will hold a work session to hear a resident satisfaction survey presented by the mayor. The council will discuss rules and regulations for Flying Creek Nature Preserve, review planning regulations, and receive an update from the Fairhope Airport Authority. Committee and department heads will also provide updates.

• Fairhope Resident Satisfaction Survey
• Rules and Regulations for Flying Creek Nature Preserve
• Planning Regulation Review
• Fairhope Airport Authority Update
• Committee and Department Head Updates

The Fairhope City Council held a work session where Mayor Sullivan presented the Resident Satisfaction Survey results. Council members heard updates on Flying Creek Nature Preserve park rules, a planning regulation review including potential zoning changes, and an update from the Fairhope Airport Authority. Department heads provided brief reports on various agenda items, and the meeting was adjourned without any formal approvals, denials, or votes.

City Council

The Fairhope City Council will approve several contracts and project awards, including a $497,783.10 contract for a parking and operations yard expansion. It will also hold public hearings on two conditional annexations to the B‑2 General Business District. Additional resolutions address sidewalk construction, park improvements, and updates to city vehicle policy.

• Public hearing to consider conditional annexation of a 4.65‑acre property at the southwest corner of State Highway 104 and State Highway 181 to B‑2 General Business District (Gold Kist Corner LLC)
• Public hearing to consider conditional annexation of a 2.23‑acre property at 21905 State Highway 181 to B‑2 General Business District (Advantage Holdings, LLC)
• Award of Bid No. 25-056-2025-PWI-024 to Asphalt Services, Inc. for Public Works & Utility Parking & Operations Yard Expansion, not‑to‑exceed $497,783.10
• Approval of a not‑to‑exceed $34,072 contract with TEC Construction for a new 24' × 50' covered batting cage at Founders Park
• Authorization for Mayor to enter an agreement with the Alabama Department of Transportation for sidewalk construction along CR‑13 from Sedgefield Drive to Fox Hollow Phase 3 and from Pecan Park to Nichols Avenue

The council approved several contracts and projects, including a $497,783.10 award to Asphalt Services for a public works parking and operations yard expansion. It also authorized a sidewalk agreement with the Alabama Department of Transportation, bicycle rack installation at the Eastern Shore Art Center, a new covered batting cage at Founders Park, a sewer tie‑in on Willow Bridge Street, and a hydrogeological services contract. Additionally, the council rescinded a prior resolution for a joint‑use attachment inventory and postponed two zoning ordinance proposals to the August 25 meeting.

• Authorized sidewalk agreement with Alabama DOT (Project CRPES-0224) (unanimous voice vote)
• Awarded Asphalt Services contract for parking yard expansion, not‑to‑exceed $497,783.10 (unanimous voice vote)
• Authorized City staff to install bicycle racks at Eastern Shore Art Center (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved $34,072.00 contract for new covered batting cage at Founders Park (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved $36,900.00 contract for Willow Bridge Street sewer tie‑in (unanimous voice vote)
• Authorized $41,274.00 hydrogeological services contract with O'Donnell & Associates (unanimous voice vote)
• Rescinded Resolution No. 5433-25 and ordered rebid of Joint Use Attachment Inventory (unanimous voice vote)
• Deferred two zoning ordinance amendments for Gold Kist Corner and Advantage Holdings to August 25 meeting (no vote taken)

Environmental Advisory Board

The Fairhope Environmental Advisory Board will review its 2025 priority issues, including greenspace and native habitat, sustainable waste management practices, energy policy, and water conservation. The board will also hear reports from the City Council and Planning Commission, as well as from the Mayor’s Office and city departments. No specific actions or decisions are listed in the agenda.

• Review 2025 priority issues (greenspace, waste management, energy policy, water conservation)
• City Council and Planning Commission report out
• Mayor’s Office and city departments report out

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider several utility review requests from Verizon. Each request seeks approval to replace an existing wooden small‑cell pole with a metal pole at a specific address (201 N Summit Street, 101 S Mobile Street, 142 S Summit Street, 17 Pecan Avenue, and 26 Bay Breeze Lane). The commission will also approve the minutes from the July 7, 2025 meeting.

• UR 25.07 – Verizon request to replace wooden small‑cell pole with metal pole at 201 N Summit Street.
• UR 25.08 – Verizon request to replace wooden small‑cell pole with metal pole at 101 S Mobile Street.
• UR 25.09 – Verizon request to replace wooden small‑cell pole with metal pole at 142 S Summit Street.
• UR 25.10 – Verizon request to replace wooden small‑cell pole with metal pole at 17 Pecan Avenue.
• UR 25.11 – Verizon request to replace wooden small‑cell pole with metal pole at 26 Bay Breeze Lane.

The Planning Commission unanimously approved the consent agenda, including the July 7, 2025 minutes. It also approved five Verizon utility review requests (UR 25.07‑25.11) to replace wooden small‑cell poles with metal poles at specified locations, each with staff‑recommended conditions. The commission then moved to an executive session and adjourned.

• Approved consent agenda and July 7, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved UR 25.07 for Verizon pole replacement at 201 N Summit Street (unanimous)
• Approved UR 25.08 for Verizon pole replacement at 101 S Mobile Street (unanimous)
• Approved UR 25.09 for Verizon pole replacement at northwest corner of Morphy St and Summit St (unanimous)
• Approved UR 25.10 for Verizon pole replacement at intersection of Pier St and Mobile St (unanimous)
• Approved UR 25.11 for Verizon pole replacement at 26 Bay Breeze Lane (unanimous)
• Moved to executive session to discuss pending litigation (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The Fairhope City Council will hold a work session to discuss bike racks for the Eastern Shore Art Center, review a proposal for demolishing historic properties, and examine FY2026 General Fund revenue projections. The meeting will also include updates from committees and department heads.

• Discussion: Eastern Shore Art Center Bike Racks
• Discussion: Take-Home Vehicles for Police Department
• Presentation: Demolition Review for Fairhope, Proposal
• Presentation: Review FY2026 General Fund Revenue
• Department Head Updates

The council reached consensus to move forward with installing six bike racks at the Eastern Shore Art Center and directed the clerk to prepare a resolution authorizing the mayor to assign staff for the work. The council also agreed to amend the ordinance governing police department take‑home vehicles. The demolition‑review proposal was discussed, with members noting the agreed 60‑day review period, but no formal action was taken.

• Approved moving forward with six bike racks at Eastern Shore Art Center
• Requested clerk to prepare resolution authorizing mayor to assign staff for bike rack installation
• Approved amendment of the Take‑Home Vehicles ordinance for the police department

City Council

The City Council will consider several infrastructure contracts, including a new garbage truck and lift station rehabilitation. The body will also review speed limit changes and speed-calming devices on Volanta Avenue and Summer Lake Street.

• Procurement of a 2026 T380 Sidewinder garbage truck for not-to-exceed $337,511.00
• Rehabilitation of Lakewood Lift Station award to Underground, Inc. not-to-exceed $317,700.00
• Truck shed for Water and Sewer Department award to MAD Dash, Inc. not-to-exceed $142,733.00
• Installation of 2,475 feet of privacy fencing at the Landfill for $45,787.50
• Speed limit reductions and new speed bumps on Volanta Avenue and Summer Lake Street

The Fairhope City Council unanimously approved the procurement of a 2026 T380 Sidewinder garbage truck for up to $337,511, to be funded in the FY2026 budget. It also adopted several resolutions authorizing the mayor to execute contract extensions for disaster‑debris removal services, a change order for watershed engineering services, and a tree‑maintenance extension. Additional actions included a cooperative maintenance agreement with ALDOT for pedestrian facilities, awarding the Lakewood Lift Station rehabilitation to Underground, Inc. for $317,700, and approving a $39,900 engineering contract for the Bon Secour drainage project.

• Approved procurement of 2026 T380 Sidewinder garbage truck, not‑to‑exceed $337,511 (unanimous voice vote)
• Authorized Mayor to extend Disaster Debris Removal Monitoring Services contract with True North Emergency Management (2‑month extension, unanimous voice vote)
• Authorized Mayor to extend Disaster Debris Removal and Disposal Services contract with CrowderGulf, LLC (2‑month extension, unanimous voice vote)
• Authorized Change Order No. 1 for Pecan Avenue Watershed Management engineering services, not‑to‑exceed $8,000 (total contract $60,000, unanimous voice vote)
• Authorized extension of Citywide Tree Maintenance contract with Chris Francis Tree Care, LLC (unanimous voice vote)
• Authorized agreement with Alabama DOT for cooperative maintenance of pedestrian facilities on Parker Road sidewalk project (unanimous voice vote)
• Awarded Bid No. 25‑043 to Underground, Inc. for Rehabilitation of Lakewood Lift Station, not‑to‑exceed $317,700 (unanimous voice vote)
• Authorized contract with Sawgrass Consulting for Bon Secour drainage project engineering services, not‑to‑exceed $39,900 (unanimous voice vote)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustments will hold public hearings regarding two special exception requests. Both requests involve properties located on Greeno Road.

• BOA 25.06: Request by Phillip Owens for Casa Azul Fairhope LLC to operate a restaurant at 18348 Greeno Road (B-1 zoning)
• BOA 25.08: Request by Lieb Engineering for Fairhope Church of Christ to allow a church at 860 Greeno Road (R-1 zoning)

The Board of Adjustments approved two special exception requests: one for a restaurant on 18348 Greeno Road and another for a church on 860 Greeno Road. Both motions passed unanimously. The meeting also approved the minutes from the June 16, 2025 session and then adjourned.

• Approved BOA 25.06 restaurant special exception at 18348 Greeno Road (5-0)
• Approved BOA 25.08 church special exception at 860 Greeno Road (5-0)
• Approved June 16, 2025 minutes (4-0-1)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

City Council

The Fairhope City Council work session will include a discussion on acquiring a 2026 T380 Sidewinder Garbage Truck Automated Side Loader. The procurement would be through a Sourcewell contract with Truck Worx, as presented by George Ladd. The agenda also lists committee updates and department head updates, which are routine informational items.

• Discussion of procurement of a 2026 T380 Sidewinder Garbage Truck Automated Side Loader via Sourcewell contract with Truck Worx (presented by George Ladd)

The council reached consensus to move forward with the paving of Dovecote Lane in the Taylor Oaks subdivision. Other items discussed included a request to pre‑order a new garbage truck and an amendment to increase an agenda item's not‑to‑exceed amount by $5,000, but no formal votes were recorded on those matters.

• Approved paving of Dovecote Lane (consensus)

City Council

The Fairhope City Council will vote on multiple contract awards and resolutions, including a $398,945.50 award to C. Thornton, Inc. for the Bon Secour Grand Street Drainage Repair Project. Other items include a $89,800.00 award for an underground bore project at Bon Secour, a $70,350.00 award for school‑zone crosswalk striping, and a $34,603.00 award for a library chiller replacement. The council will also consider a public hearing on a FY26 ALDOT Section 5310 transportation grant and a resolution confirming Mayor Sherry Sullivan’s election.

• Award of $398,945.50 to C. Thornton, Inc. for Bon Secour Grand Street Drainage Repair
• Award of $89,800.00 to A‑Long Boring, Inc. for Underground Bore Project at Bon Secour
• Award of $70,350.00 to IMPACT Divisions, LLC for thermoplastic crosswalk striping in school zones
• Award of $34,603.00 to Johnson Controls, Inc. for chiller replacement at Fairhope Public Library
• Public hearing for FY26 ALDOT Section 5310 Transportation Assistance Project grant

The City Council unanimously adopted a resolution declaring Sherry Sullivan the duly elected mayor and ordered a Certificate of Election. It also approved several contract awards and grant expenditures, including signage for the Working Waterfront project, pier area signs, landscaping flower purchases, and a library chiller replacement. All motions passed by unanimous voice vote.

• Declared Sherry Sullivan duly elected mayor; certificate to be issued (unanimous voice vote)
• Authorized use of remaining $5,000 from Community Development Grants for signage on the Working Waterfront and Greenspace Project (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved award of signs for Fairhope Pier area to Image 360 ($3,916) and Modem Signs ($11,770) and transfer $15,686 from General Fund to Federal Grants Fund (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved annual procurement of tulip bulbs, hyacinths and other winter flowers for FY2026 at a cost of $37,876.88 (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved award of RFQ for thermoplastic crosswalk striping in city school zones to IMPACT Divisions, LLC for $70,350 (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved contract amendment with Wayne's Pest Control Services LLC adding $99, raising total to $13,568.68 (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved award to Johnson Controls, Inc. for chiller replacement at Fairhope Public Library, not‑to‑exceed $34,603 (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved award of Request for Quotes for replacement of Well #8 Pump to Griner Drilling Service, Inc., not‑to‑exceed $54,793.74 (unanimous voice vote)

Environmental Advisory Board

The Fairhope Environmental Advisory Board will review its 2025 priority issues, including greenspace and native habitat, sustainable waste management, energy policy, and water conservation. The board will hear new ideas and reports from the City Council, Planning Commission, Mayor’s Office, and city departments. No specific decisions, contracts, or dollar amounts are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of 2025 priority issues: greenspace and native habitat, sustainable waste management, energy policy, water conservation
• Report from City Council and Planning Commission
• Report from Mayor’s Office and city departments
• Discussion of new environmental issues and ideas
• Wrap‑up: involvement & education opportunities and next‑month agenda planning

The board approved the June meeting minutes unanimously. Nicole will reappoint all board members. The Bike and Ped partnership was added to the FEAB Green Space Working Group. Michelle will join Nicole as an official City of Fairhope representative.

• Approved June minutes (unanimous)
• Nicole to reappoint all board members (no vote recorded)
• Bike and Ped partnership added to FEAB Green Space Working Group
• Michelle to join Nicole as official City of Fairhope representative

Historic Preservation Commission

The Fairhope Historic Preservation Commission will meet to discuss a demolition review proposal and its associated application fee. The body will also approve previous meeting minutes and hear a chair's report.

• Demolition Review Proposal and application fee

The commission approved the minutes from the June 11, 2025 meeting. It adopted a $100 historic demolition fee with a 5‑1 vote and set a 60‑day application timeline, both unanimously carried. The August meeting was rescheduled to August 20, 2025, also unanimously approved.

• Approved June 11, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted $100 historic demolition fee (5-1)
• Established 60‑day timeline for demolition applications (unanimous)
• Moved August meeting to August 20, 2025 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Harbor Board

The Harbor Board will meet to receive a report from Harbor Manager Mark Redditt. The board will also discuss the status of the Clean Marina program.

• Report by Harbor Manager Mark Redditt
• Discussion on Clean Marina Status

Airport Authority

The Fairhope Airport Authority will review several reports, including operations, budget, and engineering updates. The board will consider discussion and approval requests presented by Don Ward. No specific motions or contracts are listed in the agenda.

• Airport manager’s report – operations update and ARC budget review
• Flightline First report – presented by Ethan McDonald
• Aspire Aviation report – presented by Quintin Dupper
• Engineer’s report – project updates from Jordan Stringfellow and Luke Hicks
• Board discussion/approval requests – presented by Don Ward

The board approved the minutes from the June 10, 2025 meeting unanimously. They also approved a resolution to submit a revised grant application for the Runway Strengthening and Lighting Replacement Project, which will be sent to the City Council for approval. The meeting was adjourned unanimously at 5:45 PM.

• Approved June 10, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved resolution to resubmit revised grant application for Runway Strengthening and Lighting Replacement Project (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a consent agenda and approve the June 2, 2025 meeting minutes. It will hold public hearings on several subdivision plat approvals, including a 10‑lot major subdivision at Rockwell Place and a 2‑lot minor subdivision at 8100 McGowin Drive. The commission will also consider a resolution to revise the city’s water and sewer specifications. Additional items include conditional annexations for properties on State Highway 104/181 and at 21905 State Highway 181.

• SD 25.08: Final plat approval for the 10‑lot Rockwell Place subdivision (≈12.97 acres, B‑2 zone) on State Highway 181.
• SD 25.09: Preliminary and final plat approval for the 2‑lot Elpizo subdivision (≈17 acres, M‑1 zone) at 8100 McGowin Drive.
• SD 25.11: Acceptance of Resolution 2025‑04 to revise City of Fairhope Water and Sewer Specifications.
• ZC 25.04: Conditional annexation of ~4.65 acres to B‑2 zone for Gold Kist Corner LLC at the SW corner of State Highway 104 and State Highway 181.
• ZC 25.05: Conditional annexation of ~2.23 acres to B‑2 zone for Advantage Holdings LLC at 21905 State Highway 181.

The commission approved the minutes from June 2, 2025. It unanimously approved SD 25.08, a 10‑lot major subdivision on State Highway 181, and SD 25.09, a 2‑lot minor subdivision with conditions. The commission also approved SD 25.11 to adopt revised water and sewer design specifications, and SD 25.12 for a 2‑lot residential subdivision with a sidewalk easement. Finally, it recommended that the City Council approve conditional annexations ZC 25.04 and ZC 25.05.

• Approved consent agenda minutes (June 2, 2025) – unanimous (6 AYE, 0 NAY)
• Approved SD 25.08 (10‑lot major subdivision) – unanimous (6 AYE, 0 NAY)
• Approved SD 25.09 (2‑lot minor subdivision) with staff conditions – unanimous (6 AYE, 0 NAY)
• Approved SD 25.11 (Resolution 2025‑04 water and sewer specifications) – unanimous (6 AYE, 0 NAY)
• Approved SD 25.12 (2‑lot residential subdivision with sidewalk easement) – unanimous (6 AYE, 0 NAY)
• Recommended approval of ZC 25.04 (conditional annexation) to City Council – unanimous (6 AYE, 0 NAY)
• Recommended approval of ZC 25.05 (conditional annexation) to City Council – unanimous (6 AYE, 0 NAY)

City Council

The council will hear a presentation from Rebecca Byrnes of the Fairhope/Point Clear Community Foundation about a proposed New City Park at Anna T. Jeanes School. An update on the NEST program and four classrooms will be provided by the Fairhope Educational Enrichment Foundation. The agenda also includes routine committee updates and department head updates. No formal decisions are listed in the agenda.

• Presentation on proposed New City Park at Anna T. Jeanes School
• Update on the NEST program and four classrooms from Fairhope Educational Enrichment Foundation
• Committee updates
• Department head updates

The council held a work session where presentations on a proposed Foundation Park and the Fairhope Educational Enrichment Foundation were given. Updates were provided by various department heads. Council President asked the City Attorney to draft language for pending resolutions, but no motions were adopted or voted on.

City Council

The City Council will consider several infrastructure contracts, including sidewalk construction and electric transmission line materials. The body will also discuss lease payment suspensions for waterfront businesses and a restaurant liquor license application.

• Contract for new sidewalks on Blue Island Avenue and Fairwood Boulevard not to exceed $695,800.00
• Engineering services for Blue Island Avenue and Fairwood Boulevard sidewalks not to exceed $119,276.53
• Rescinding Shade America, Inc. bid and awarding Volanta Sports Park shade structures to Great Southern Recreation for $187,298.00
• Temporary suspension of lease payment terms for July and August 2025 due to waterfront revitalization
• Restaurant liquor license application for The Bone and Barrel at 311 Fairhope Avenue

The council unanimously appointed Haymes Snedeker as Municipal Judge for a two‑year term. It also approved a $695,800 sidewalk contract for Blue Island Avenue and Fairwood Boulevard, and authorized a $119,276 engineering services contract. Additional actions included donating surplus equipment, approving a $24,836 sole‑source purchase of boring‑machine rods, and adopting change orders that adjusted costs for the 46 kV transmission line project.

• Appointed Haymes Snedeker as Municipal Judge (unanimous voice vote)
• Awarded Chris Brewer Contracting, Inc. new sidewalks contract $695,800 (unanimous voice vote)
• Authorized Mayor to execute contract with Neel‑Schaffer, Inc. for engineering services $119,276.53 (unanimous voice vote)
• Declared Marathon Gemini Xtreme Full Eject with Rear Feed Bailer surplus and donated to Solid Waste Disposal Authority (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved sole‑source purchase of boring‑machine replacement rods from Vermeer Southeast Sales & Service, Inc. up to $24,836.55 (unanimous voice vote)
• Adopted Change Order No.1 for 46 kV Transmission Line Project adjusting costs for Gresco Utility Supply and Tri‑State Utility Products (unanimous voice vote)
• Amended agenda to allow price increases up to 10% of awarded contract amounts without rebid (unanimous voice vote)

City Council

The Fairhope City Council held a special meeting on June 17, 2025. The agenda consisted solely of standard procedural steps: call to order, executive session, return to council chambers, new business, and adjournment. No specific ordinances, contracts, or policy items were listed for discussion or decision.

The council voted unanimously to go into executive session to discuss pending litigation, and later voted unanimously to adjourn. No other business was presented.

• Entered executive session (unanimous voice vote)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous voice vote)

Board of Adjustment

The Fairhope Board of Adjustment will first approve the minutes from its May 19, 2025 meeting. It will then hold a public hearing to consider a request by Robert and Melanie Roberts for a 20.7‑foot front‑setback variance and a 3.4‑foot side‑setback variance on their 0.48‑acre property at 657 N. Mobile Street, which is zoned R‑2 Medium Density Single‑Family Residential. The board will decide whether to grant the variances.

• Approve minutes from May 19, 2025 meeting
• Public hearing on 20.7‑ft front setback variance for 657 N. Mobile St.
• Public hearing on 3.4‑ft side setback variance for 657 N. Mobile St.

The Board of Adjustments approved the minutes from the May 19, 2025 meeting by a 4‑0 vote. After a public hearing, the Board denied the Roberts’ request for a 20.7‑foot front and 3.4‑foot side setback variance (BOA 25.05) with a unanimous 4‑0 vote. The meeting was adjourned at 6:35 p.m.

• Approved May 19 minutes (4-0)
• Denied BOA 25.05 setback variance request (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The joint meeting will approve the minutes from the May 21, 2025 session. It will also discuss the master plan for the recreation property located at County Road 13 and County Road 32. No other actions are listed on the agenda.

• Approve minutes from May 21, 2025 meeting
• Discuss master plan for recreation property at County Road 13 & County Road 32

The Recreation Board approved the minutes from the May 21, 2025 meeting. The board voted to recommend that the City Council accept the HEAT swim team’s proposal to rent indoor pool lanes, using the city’s existing per‑lane fee schedule. The board also approved allowing the Fairhope High School girls’ flag football team to use the Track and Field field at Founders for up to five home games in fall 2025.

• Approved May 21, 2025 meeting minutes (motion passed, no opposition)
• Recommended City Council accept HEAT swim team pool rental proposal (motion passed, one member opposed)
• Approved use of Founders Track and Field for FHS Girls’ Flag Football home games (unanimous approval)

Environmental Advisory Board

The Environmental Advisory Board is meeting with the Mayor, City Council representatives, and city departments. The group will discuss 2025 priority issues and new environmental ideas for the city.

• Discussion of greenspace and native habitat
• Review of sustainable waste management practices
• Discussion of water conservation

The Fairhope Environmental Advisory Board approved the April meeting minutes. The board also approved a retroactive appointment of Carl Couret to the board. Members discussed a greenspace assessment and the mayor requested a presentation to City Council.

• Approved April meeting minutes
• Approved retroactive appointment of Carl Couret to FEAB

Historic Preservation Commission

The Fairhope Historic Preservation Commission will approve the meeting minutes, receive the chair’s report on preservation programs, discuss a historical survey, consider a demolition review proposal and its application fee, and hear a presentation by Alan Samry. The agenda also includes new business and public comment if time permits.

• Approve meeting minutes
• Chair’s report on Saving Places, National Alliance of Preservation Commission, and related programs
• Discussion of a historical survey
• Consider demolition review proposal and associated application fee
• Alan Samry presentation of banner and shield

The commission unanimously approved the minutes from the May 14, 2025 meeting. It also passed a motion to write a letter to the Baldwin County Historic Development Commission requesting the most updated list of banner and shield designs, assigning Susan Stein to draft the letter. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved May 14 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved letter to Baldwin County Historic Development Commission for updated banner & shield list (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Airport Authority

The Fairhope Airport Authority will meet on June 10, 2025 to receive updates from the airport manager, flightline staff, engineers, treasurer and legal counsel. The board will discuss and vote on a resolution to resolve a surcharge issue with RDI/Clearsky. The agenda also includes routine items such as approval of minutes, public comments and a possible executive session.

• Approval of minutes from Special board meeting on May 20, 2025
• Resolution to resolve surcharge issue with RDI/Clearsky

The Authority authorized the Chairman to sign a termination letter for a T‑Hangar tenant who lacks required insurance. It also accepted a resolution to settle a $1,050 unpaid surcharge with Clear Sky, and requested the Mayor appoint Ronnie Holyfield to the vacant board seat. Additionally, the board accepted Mitch Skrmetta’s resignation and adjourned the meeting unanimously.

• Authorized Josh Myrick to draft termination letter for uninsured tenant; Chairman to sign (unanimously passed)
• Accepted resolution to settle $1,050 Clear Sky surcharge, subject to language clarification (unanimously passed)
• Requested Mayor appoint Ronnie Holyfield to fill vacant Authority seat (unanimously passed)
• Accepted Mitch Skrmetta’s resignation from the Authority (unanimously passed)
• Approved motion to adjourn the meeting (unanimously passed)

City Council

The City Council is holding a work session to receive updates from city departments and committees. The agenda includes a training presentation from the Fairhope Volunteer Fire Department.

• Fairhope Volunteer Fire Department training with Chief Chris Ellis
• Committee updates
• Department head updates

The Fairhope City Council met in a work session on June 9, 2025. Council members received updates on the volunteer fire department training, historic preservation commission status, the Women’s Air Race Classic, and various agenda items presented by city staff. No motions were made, and no votes or approvals were recorded. The meeting was adjourned at 4:48 p.m.

City Council

The Fairhope City Council will vote on several resolutions, including authorizing a $533,114.43 contract with HCL Contracting for city-wide road repair, resurfacing and striping. Other items include approving public maintenance for Harvest Green East Phase 2, awarding a $35,000 seawall replacement at North Beach, and authorizing a $145,000 change order for temporary custodial and landscaping staff. The council will also adopt a naming resolution for the municipal fountain and consider a grant request for community projects.

• Resolution to award HCL Contracting, LLC a not‑to‑exceed $533,114.43 contract for city‑wide road repair, resurfacing & striping (Bid No. 25‑035‑2025‑PWI‑008)
• Resolution to award Stewart Marine & Construction LLC a not‑to‑exceed $35,000 contract for replacement of a wooden seawall at North Beach
• Resolution authorizing Change Order No. 2 with Long's Human Resource Services for custodial and landscaping services, not‑to‑exceed $145,000
• Resolution to approve public maintenance for Harvest Green East Phase 2 and authorize the Mayor to execute the Maintenance and Guaranty Agreement
• Resolution to retain Hand Arendall Harrison Sale LLC to represent the city in dangerous buildings and unsafe structures matters

The Fairhope City Council approved several resolutions, including acceptance of public improvements for Harvest Green East Phase 2, awarding a $533,114.43 contract to HCL Contracting for city‑wide road repair, resurfacing and striping, and approving engineering services for the FY2023 TAP sidewalk project. The council also authorized a $35,000 seawall replacement at North Beach, a $145,000 change order for temporary custodial and landscaping labor, and retained special counsel for the dangerous‑buildings program. All actions passed unanimously by voice vote.

• Accepted Harvest Green East Phase 2 public improvements for maintenance (unanimous voice vote)
• Awarded City‑Wide Road Repair, Resurfacing & Striping contract to HCL Contracting, LLC – not‑to‑exceed $533,114.43 (unanimous voice vote)
• Authorized $33,114.43 transfer from Rebuild AL Gas Tax Fund to Capital Projects Fund (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved selection of Neel‑Schaffer, Inc. for engineering services on FY2023 TAP sidewalk project (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved $35,000 award to Stewart Marine & Construction for North Beach seawall replacement (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved $145,000 change order with Long’s Human Resource Services for temporary custodial and landscaping labor (unanimous voice vote)
• Authorized retention of Hand Arendall Harrison Sale LLC for dangerous‑buildings and unsafe‑structures program (unanimous voice vote)

City Council

The City Council will consider awarding a contract for maintenance dredging at Fly Creek. The agenda includes a resolution to award the project and an executive session.

• Resolution to award RFQ #2025-PWI 013 for Fly Creek dredging
• Executive session added to the agenda

The council added an off‑agenda item and then entered an Executive Session to discuss pending litigation. After returning, the council decided to remove the RFQ award item from the agenda and not take a vote on it. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous voice vote.

• Added off‑agenda item to agenda – passed unanimously (voice vote)
• Entered Executive Session to discuss legal options – passed unanimously (voice vote)
• Removed the RFQ award item from the agenda – no vote taken
• Adjourned meeting – passed unanimously (voice vote)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider the request of SE Civil, LLC, on behalf of Shelley Springer, for approval of the Summit Street Inn, a six‑unit multiple occupancy development. The site is about 0.30 acres, zoned B‑3b Tourist Resort Commercial Service District, and is located at 131 Fairhope Avenue. The meeting also includes a consent agenda and approval of the May 5, 2025 minutes.

• Public hearing to consider approval of Summit Street Inn, a 6‑unit multiple occupancy project (131 Fairhope Ave, 0.30 acres, zoned B‑3b Tourist Resort Commercial Service District)
• Approval of minutes from the May 5, 2025 Planning Commission meeting

The commission approved the May 5, 2025 meeting minutes by unanimous vote. It then approved SD 25.10 for the Summit Street Inn, a 6‑unit short‑term rental project at 131 Fairhope Avenue, also by unanimous vote. Both actions were taken with staff recommendations and no opposing votes recorded.

• Approved May 5, 2025 minutes – unanimous (AYE: Turner, Bryant, Worsham, Kohler, Fontenot, MacKellar, McCormick, Cortinas, Boone; Nay: none)
• Approved SD 25.10 for Summit Street Inn (6‑unit short‑term rental) – unanimous (AYE: Turner, Worsham, Kohler, Fontenot, MacKellar, McCormick, Cortinas, Boone; Nay: none)

City Council

The Fairhope City Council will consider approving amendments to contracts for architectural services, natural gas pumps, and utility relocation, as well as authorizing new staffing and fire department contracts. The Council also plans to submit grant applications for airport infrastructure improvements.

• Amendment to contract for Nature Center Building Rehabilitation ($57,390)
• Award of natural gas bypass pumps contract ($1,137,855)
• Authorization for utility relocation at Gainswood Subdivision ($64,804)
• Authorization for temporary staffing contract ($50,000)
• Authorization to submit airport infrastructure grant applications

The Fairhope City Council approved several contracts and fund transfers, all passing unanimously by voice vote. The largest award was to Hydra Service, Inc. for twelve natural gas bypass pumps at a not‑to‑exceed price of $1,137,855. Additional approvals included a drainage repair project, library chiller work, a contract amendment for the Nature Center, and authorizations for various city initiatives.

• Approved award of Bid No. 25-024 to Hydra Service, Inc. for twelve natural gas bypass pumps, not‑to‑exceed $1,137,855 (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved award of Bid No. 25-045-2025-PWI-023A to Asphalt Services, Inc. for S. Summit Street Outfall Drainage Repair, total not‑to‑exceed $359,860.08 (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved award to Sheppard Services for library chiller motor installation, not‑to‑exceed $8,414.72 (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved Amendment No. 2 to Watershed contract for Nature Center rehabilitation, increasing total to $57,390 (unanimous voice vote)
• Authorized Treasurer to transfer $38,921 from lift‑station upgrades to bypass‑pump line (unanimous voice vote)
• Authorized Mayor to write a support letter for Lyte Fiber, LLC for the ADECA BEAD grant (unanimous voice vote)
• Authorized Mayor to execute a utility‑relocation reimbursement agreement for Gainswood Subdivision, up to $64,804 (unanimous voice vote)
• Authorized Mayor to execute a $50,000 temporary‑staffing contract with Genesis Industrial Staffing, Inc. (unanimous voice vote)

Airport Authority

The Fairhope Airport Authority will consider a series of resolutions at its special meeting. Items include an amendment to an engineering contract with a $2,441.97 increase, grant applications for ramp seal coat work and runway strengthening with lighting replacement, a master services agreement with Volkert, Inc., and the use of authority funds for Air Race Classic event planning. The meeting also covers routine procedural matters such as quorum and the pledge of allegiance.

• Amendment/Modification of Engineering Contract Per ALDOT – $2,441.97 increase
• Grant Application for East Ramp and NW Ramp Seal Coat
• Grant Application for Runway Strengthening & Lighting Replacement
• Master Services Agreement with Volkert, Inc.
• Use of Airport Authority Funds for Air Race Classic Events Planning and Execution

The Fairhope Airport Authority unanimously approved several contract amendments, a grant application for runway strengthening, a new master services agreement with Volkert, Inc., and funding for the Air Race Classic events. It also accepted the lower‑cost engineering contract modification and selected the larger seal‑coat project option pending lease review. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved engineering contract modification decreasing $668.74, new total $87,718.24 (unanimously passed)
• Approved Option 2 for East and NW Ramp seal‑coat grant (ALDOT $468,257.49, Authority $156,085.83) pending lease review (unanimously passed)
• Approved amendment adding Engineering Construction Services $444,567.52 to runway project (unanimously passed)
• Approved submittal of FAA grant application for runway strengthening & lighting replacement (unanimously passed)
• Approved new five‑year Master Services Agreement with Volkert, Inc., pending attorney change (unanimously passed)
• Approved use of Authority funds up to $30,000 for Air Race Classic event expenses (unanimously passed)
• Approved motion to adjourn the meeting (unanimously passed)

Board of Adjustment

The Fairhope Board of Adjustment will meet to approve minutes and consider a public hearing for a Special Exception to operate a bar and entertainment venue on a .38-acre property at 363 Commercial Park Drive.

• Approval of April 21, 2025 Board of Adjustment minutes
• Public hearing for Special Exception to operate bar at 363 Commercial Park Drive

The Board of Adjustments approved the minutes from the April 21, 2025 meeting. It then approved BOA 25.07, granting a special exception for Jade Consulting, LLC on behalf of HJ Properties LLC to operate a bar and entertainment venue on the M‑1 Light Industrial District property at 363 Commercial Park Drive, subject to staff‑recommended conditions. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved April 21, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Approved BOA 25.07 special exception for bar/entertainment venue with staff conditions (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will approve the meeting minutes. It will discuss a presentation planned for the City Council work session at the end of May. The commission will review a historical survey. Additional items include other business and public comment.

• Approve Minutes
• Discuss Presentation to City Council (work session at end of May)
• Historical Survey
• Other Business
• Public Comment

The Historic Preservation Commission approved the minutes from its April 9, 2025 meeting by unanimous vote. It then voted unanimously to postpone the provisional presentation scheduled for the May 27 City Council work session, with a review planned for July‑August 2025. The meeting was adjourned unanimously at 4:20 p.m.

• Approved April 9, 2025 FHPC meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Delayed provisional FHPC presentation to City Council work session (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council is meeting to discuss and potentially vote on a resolution declaring an emergency. The agenda contains no other substantive business items.

• Resolution Declaring an Emergency

The City Council adopted a resolution declaring the May 10, 2025 catastrophic damage to the Grand Hotel lift station an emergency. It approved soliciting informal bids for three repair projects with not‑to‑exceed limits of $2,872,000, $750,000, and $250,000, and authorized the mayor to execute the contracts. The motions passed unanimously by voice vote. The meeting was adjourned at 4:09 p.m.

• Declared May 10, 2025 lift‑station damage an emergency (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved informal bids for Regional Lift Station repair up to $2,872,000 (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved informal bids for Grand Hotel Lift Station repair up to $750,000 (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved informal bids for By‑Pass Pumps purchase up to $250,000 (unanimous voice vote)
• Authorized Mayor to execute emergency contracts for the repairs (unanimous voice vote)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous voice vote)

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session featuring a mid-year financial review and a presentation from Fairhope East Elementary School. Members will also discuss the Grand & Bon Secour Drainage Project.

• Mid-Year Financial Review presentation by City Treasurer Kim Creech
• Discussion on Grand & Bon Secour Drainage Project
• Fairhope East Elementary School 3 Mil presentation by Principal Christina Stacey

The council reached consensus to go out for bids on the Grand & Bon Secour Drainage Project. The City Engineer was directed to expedite the bid process for the Summit Street Outfall repair and to place an agenda walk‑through on May 27, 2025 to award that bid. Council leadership also indicated a need to add an agenda item supporting local internet providers’ BEAD Grant applications.

• Consensus to solicit bids for Grand & Bon Secour Drainage Project (no vote recorded)
• Directed City Engineer to expedite Summit Street Outfall bid and schedule agenda walk on May 27, 2025 to award the bid
• Proposed adding agenda item to support internet providers’ BEAD Grant applications

City Council

The City Council will vote on several high-value infrastructure contracts, including water main and transmission line projects. The body is also deciding on a zoning amendment for Hermitage Court and a property lease for the K-1 Center.

• Force Main Upgrades contract to Hemphill Construction, Inc. not-to-exceed $6,489,900.00
• K-1 Center Redevelopment award to Rogers & Willard Inc. not-to-exceed $6,055,579.00
• Fairhope Cast Iron Replacement Phase 2 award to GMC Underground not-to-exceed $4,107,412.00
• Zoning Ordinance amendment for 0.36 acres at 620 Hermitage Court
• 46KV Transmission Line Project awards totaling $1,276,793.38 across two bid sets

The council approved multiple contracts and ordinances, most notably awarding Rogers & Willard Inc. a not‑to‑exceed $6,055,579 contract to redevelop the K‑1 Center. It also adopted a zoning amendment for Hermitage Court, authorized a lease amendment with the University of South Alabama, and approved several smaller public‑works projects and a transmission line award.

• Approved K‑1 Center Redevelopment contract to Rogers & Willard Inc. for $6,055,579 (unanimous voice vote)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 1833 amending zoning for 620 Hermitage Court (AYE: Burrell, Martin, Conyers, Boone; NAY: none)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 1834 declaring city property at 106 S. Church St. not needed for public use (AYE: Burrell, Martin, Conyers, Boone; NAY: none)
• Authorized Mayor to execute Second Amendment to lease with University of South Alabama for 16,000 sq ft (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved Change Order No. 1 for Stacks Gully Slope Stabilization Project, award to Thomas H. Davis, total $204,823 (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved award of $70,000 dock rehabilitation contract to Leavitt Land LLC (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved award of $137,600 shade structures contract to Shade America Inc. (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved transmission line project award totaling $802,345.36 to three vendors (unanimous voice vote)

Environmental Advisory Board

The Fairhope Environmental Advisory Board will hold its annual meeting on May 9, 2025, with the mayor, city departments, and city council representatives. The agenda includes reviewing previous minutes and discussing 2025 priority issues such as greenspace and native habitat, sustainable waste management practices, and water conservation. The board will also consider new environmental ideas, coordination with the City Council and Planning Commission, and education and outreach opportunities.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding a 108-lot subdivision and an 11-unit multiple occupancy project. The body will also consider a one-year extension for the Klumpp PUD preliminary plat approval.

• Final Plat Approval for Harvest Green East Phase 2, a 108-lot subdivision on 54.64 acres east of State Highway 181
• Preliminary Approval for Advanced Dental, an 11-unit Multiple Occupancy Project at 20252 State Highway 181 #A
• One-year extension request for preliminary plat approval for SD 23.04 Klumpp PUD

The commission unanimously approved a one‑year extension for the preliminary plat of SD 23.04 Klumpp PUD. It also approved the final plat for the 108‑lot, 54.64‑acre Harvest Green East Phase 2 subdivision with staff‑recommended conditions. Additionally, the commission approved preliminary approval for an 11‑unit Advanced Dental project at 20252 State Highway 181 #A, adding a condition to re‑review the landscape plan. All motions passed with unanimous affirmative votes.

• Approved one‑year extension for SD 23.04 Klumpp PUD preliminary plat (AYE: Lee Turner, Rebecca Bryant, John Worsham, Harry Kohler, Paul Fontenot, Kim McCormick, Erik Cortinas, Hollie MacKellar)
• Approved final plat for SD 25.06 Harvest Green East Phase 2 (108‑lot, 54.64 acres) with staff conditions (AYE: Lee Turner, Rebecca Bryant, John Worsham, Harry Kohler, Paul Fontenot, Kim McCormick, Erik Cortinas, Hollie MacKellar)
• Approved preliminary approval for SD 25.07 Advanced Dental project (11 units, 2.75 acres, B‑4 zone) with added landscape‑plan review condition (AYE: Lee Turner, Rebecca Bryant, John Worsham, Harry Kohler, Paul Fontenot, Kim McCormick, Erik Cortinas, Hollie MacKellar)

City Council

The Fairhope City Council will hold a work session to hear a presentation from Fairhope West Elementary School and review the city's financial audit. The meeting will also include updates on utilities, committees, and department heads.

• Presentation by Fairhope West Elementary School Principal Jenny Breazeale
• Financial Audit presented by Lee Parks of Warren Averett
• Utility Update
• Committee Updates
• Department Head Updates

During the April 29, 2025 work session, the council reached a consensus to lower the not‑to‑exceed amount for Kopesk y & Britt, LLC from $10,000 to $5,000. The meeting also included updates on the school 3‑mill tax, a financial audit, utility matters, and various department reports, but no other actions were formally decided.

• Reduced not‑to‑exceed amount for Kopesk y & Britt, LLC to $5,000 (consensus)

City Council

The City Council will vote on several infrastructure contracts and a zoning amendment for a property at 620 Hermitage Court. The body is also appointing election officials for the August 26, 2025, municipal election.

• Bid for Fairhope Cast Iron Replacement Phase 2 with GMC Underground not to exceed $4,107,412.00
• Public hearing to amend Zoning Ordinance No. 1253 for 0.36 acres at 620 Hermitage Court
• Contract with Mott MacDonald Alabama, LLC for US98 and Volanta Avenue intersection improvements not to exceed $203,988.00
• Purchase agreement for Bible Way Holiness land for $18,000.00
• Franchise Agreement for Coca-Cola Bottling Company United-Central, LLC for beverage vending

The council approved a franchise agreement with Coca‑Cola Bottling Company United‑Central, LLC to operate beverage vending and concession machines. It adopted resolutions appointing City Clerk Lisa A. Hanks to perform mayoral duties for the August 26 2025 municipal election and naming election officials with set compensation. The council also authorized several engineering contracts, including a $203,988 design services contract for US‑98/Volanta Avenue improvements. The proposed zoning amendment for Hermitage Court was postponed to the May 12 2025 meeting.

• Approved franchise agreement with Coca‑Cola Bottling Co. United‑Central, LLC (voice vote, AYE: Burrell, Martin, Conyers, Robinson, Boone; NAY: none)
• Adopted Resolution 5430-25 appointing City Clerk Lisa A. Hanks to perform mayoral duties for the Aug 26 2025 election (unanimous voice vote)
• Adopted Resolution 5431-25 appointing election officials and compensation rates (unanimous voice vote)
• Authorized contract with Mott MacDonald Alabama, LLC for US‑98/Volanta Ave intersection design, not‑to‑exceed $203,988 (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved contract amendment with Kimley‑Hom and Associates for lead service line inventory, not‑to‑exceed $127,700 (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved contract with Duke's Root Control, Inc. for inflow/infiltration study, not‑to‑exceed $49,500 (unanimous voice vote)
• Awarded bid to Pike Engineering, LLC for Joint Use Attachment Inventory, not‑to‑exceed $135,050 (unanimous voice vote)
• Deferred zoning ordinance amendment for Hermitage Court to the May 12 2025 meeting (no motion taken)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to consider a variance request submitted by property owner Jason LaSource. The request seeks a 20‑foot front setback variance, a 10.5‑foot accessory‑structure setback forward of the rear building line, and a 5‑foot side setback variance on the 0.22‑acre lot at 50 Fels Avenue, which is zoned R‑2 Medium Density Single‑Family Residential. The Board will discuss whether to approve these variances.

• Variance request for 20' front setback, 10.5' accessory structure setback, and 5' side setback at 50 Fels Avenue (R‑2 zone, 0.22 acres)
• Approval of minutes from the February 17, 2025 meeting

The Board of Adjustments approved the minutes from the February 17, 2025 meeting. It then approved the variance request (BOA 24.11) for property owner Jason LaSource at 50 Fels Avenue, granting a 15‑foot front‑setback and a 5‑foot side‑setback with staff‑recommended conditions. No other business was taken.

• Approved February 17, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Approved 15‑ft front‑setback variance for 50 Fels Avenue (5-0)
• Approved 5‑ft side‑setback variance for 50 Fels Avenue (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

City Council

The Fairhope City Council work session on April 14, 2025 will consist of routine updates. Council members will hear reports from standing committees and department heads. No decisions or actions are scheduled.

• Committee updates
• Department head updates
• Next work session scheduled for April 29, 2025

The Fairhope City Council held a work session on April 14, 2025, where members received updates from various committees and department heads. Topics included the Environmental Advisory Board green‑space plan, pedestrian and bicycle committee appointments, water and wastewater projects, gas line replacement, public‑works staffing, and upcoming code changes. No motions, votes, or formal approvals were recorded during the meeting.

City Council

The City Council will consider several infrastructure awards, including sewer manhole rehabilitation and transmission line projects. The body will also review a site plan for an orthodontist office and a property annexation on Greeno Road.

• Sewer Manhole Rehabilitation contract to BLD Services, LLC not-to-exceed $499,068.00
• 46KV Transmission Line Project contracts to SouthCon (up to $105,956.00) and Gresco Utility Supply (up to $85,953.00)
• Annexation of Casa Azul Fairhope, LLC property at 18348 Greeno Road
• Site plan approval for Harvey and Thomas Orthodontist at Highway 181 and Highway 104
• Budget transfer of $100,000.00 for Flying Creek Nature Preserve and John Martin Nature Center

Environmental Advisory Board

The Environmental Advisory Board will meet to discuss priority issues for 2025. The board will review topics related to city environmental issues and outreach efforts.

• Greenspace and Native Habitat
• Sustainable Waste Management Practices
• Water Conservation

The Environmental Advisory Board approved the March meeting minutes. The board also set a two‑hour meeting with the mayor for May 9 at 2 p.m. No other formal actions were recorded.

• Approved March meeting minutes
• Scheduled a two‑hour meeting with the mayor on May 9 at 2 p.m.

Historic Preservation Commission

The Fairhope Historic Preservation Commission will approve the meeting minutes and discuss several items related to historic preservation. It will review a draft demolition review proposal, hold a discussion on a demolition assessment, and consider a draft statement on Fairhope's historic buildings. Additional agenda items include an IEBC item, other business, and public comment.

• Approve Minutes
• Demolition Review Working (Draft) Proposal
• Demolition Assessment - Discussion
• Draft Statement on Fairhope's Historic Buildings
• IEBC

The Fairhope Historic Preservation Commission approved the March 12 and March 19, 2025 meeting minutes by a unanimous vote. A motion to adjourn the April 9 meeting also passed unanimously. No other formal actions were voted on.

• Approved March 12 and March 19, 2025 FHPC minutes (unanimous)
• Motion to adjourn meeting passed (unanimous)

Harbor Board

The Fairhope Harbor Board will receive a report from Harbor Manager Mark Redditt. The board will discuss the status of the Clean Marina project. Council members may provide comments, and the public will have an opportunity to speak.

• Report by Harbor Manager Mark Redditt
• Discussion of Clean Marina status
• Council comments
• Public comment period

Airport Authority

The Airport Authority will receive updates on tank rehabilitation and a runway incident. The board will discuss and potentially act on engineering RFQ results and the selection of a board treasurer.

• CE&I construction services contract for runway project
• Engineering RFQ results and action
• Selection of Board treasurer
• Tank rehab update
• Runway incident update

The Fairhope Airport Authority approved a Master Services Agreement with Volkert Engineering for engineering services after reviewing three RFQs. The motion was made by Len Strickland, seconded by Will Bruce, and passed unanimously. The board also extended the DBT AWOS contract, reappointed Len Strickland for a six‑year term, and appointed Mitch Skrmetta as Treasurer.

• Approved Master Services Agreement with Volkert Engineering (unanimous)
• Extended DBT AWOS service contract at $6,490 per year (unanimous)
• Reappointed Len Strickland for a six‑year term (unanimous)
• Appointed Mitch Skrmetta as Treasurer (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from March 11, 2025 meeting (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a rezoning request for a property on Nelson Drive. The body will also review a utility request for fiber cable installation.

• ZC 25.03: Request to rezone 0.81 acres at 6125 Nelson Drive from R-1 (Low Density Single-Family Residential) to B-1 (Local Shopping District)
• UR 25.06: Request from C-Spire to install approximately 47,102 LF of buried fiber cable at 394 Pecan Avenue

The commission approved the consent agenda, including the March 6, 2025 minutes, by unanimous vote. After a public hearing, the commission voted to recommend denial of ZC 25.03, which would rezone the 0.81‑acre property at 6125 Nelson Drive from R‑1 to B‑1, with the motion passing 5‑2. Hollie MacKellar recused herself from the rezoning discussion due to a conflict of interest. The meeting adjourned at 6:11 p.m.

• Approved consent agenda including March 6, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended denial of ZC 25.03 rezoning of 6125 Nelson Drive (5-2)
• Hollie MacKellar recused from rezoning discussion (conflict of interest)

City Council

The Fairhope City Council work session will include a presentation by Principal Tonya Harrelson of J. Larry Newton Elementary School, followed by committee updates and department head updates. No formal decisions or votes are listed on the agenda.

• Presentation by Principal Tonya Harrelson of J. Larry Newton Elementary School
• Committee updates
• Department head updates

The council discussed recent school performance improvements and the $3 million education funding. Updates were given on public library funding, recreation facilities, and various city infrastructure projects. No formal votes or approvals were recorded during the session.

• Pulled Agenda Item No. 18 pending consultant review (no vote recorded)

City Council

The Fairhope City Council will consider final adoption of zoning amendments, annexations, and various contracts including a $251,690 waterfront restoration project. The meeting also includes a public hearing on a zoning ordinance amendment.

• Final adoption of zoning ordinance amendment for 5.20 acres at 0 Gayfer Road Ext.
• Final adoption of ordinance to amend Parking Authority membership requirements
• Resolution to award $251,690.30 change order for Working Waterfront and Greenspace Restoration
• Resolution to approve $30,000 weather safety system for Founders Park and Fairhope Soccer Complex
• Resolution to approve $17,500 ADA ramping system for Majors Field

The council unanimously approved Change Order No. 2 for the Working Waterfront and Greenspace Restoration project, increasing the contract total to $10,240,069.76 and allocating $251,690.30 from the General Fund to the Federal Grants Fund. They also adopted four zoning‑related ordinances (Nos. 1825‑1828) that removed a boarding house use, annexed two parcels, and revised the Parking Authority composition. Additional unanimous approvals included a site‑plan for a mixed‑use property, contracts for professional engineering and traffic studies, and a $30,000 weather‑safety system for Founders Park and the soccer complex.

• Approved Change Order No. 2 for Waterfront Restoration ($251,690.30) – unanimous voice vote
• Adopted Ordinance No. 1825 removing Boarding House/Dormitory use from zoning Table 3.1 – unanimous voice vote
• Adopted Ordinance No. 1826 annexing 5.20‑acre Tallawampa property to R‑1 district – unanimous voice vote
• Adopted Ordinance No. 1827 annexing 15.146‑acre City property at Section Street – unanimous voice vote
• Adopted Ordinance No. 1828 revising Parking Authority membership to seven residents – unanimous voice vote
• Approved site‑plan for Bon Aventure Too mixed‑use property (0.20 acre) – unanimous voice vote
• Approved contract with Volkert, Inc. for Airport Industrial Park Environmental Assessment ($104,518) – unanimous voice vote
• Approved procurement of Complete Weather Safety System for Founders Park and Soccer Complex ($30,000) – unanimous voice vote

Environmental Advisory Board

The Environmental Advisory Board will meet to discuss priority issues for 2025. The board will review greenspace, waste management, and water conservation.

• Discussion of Greenspace and Native Habitat
• Discussion of Sustainable Waste Management Practices
• Discussion of Water Conservation

The Environmental Advisory Board approved the February meeting minutes and scheduled a two‑hour meeting with the mayor for May 9 at 2 p.m. The board tabled the proposed Tree Walk at Colony Park until next year. Board members were assigned follow‑up tasks, including Gary scheduling the Gibbons Room, Nigel coordinating the next drone flight with Justin, and Amy and Ben touring the pollinator‑garden site with Nancy Harrison on March 27.

• Approved February meeting minutes
• Scheduled mayor meeting for May 9, 2 p.m. (2‑hour)
• Tabled Colony Park Tree Walk until next year
• Gary to schedule Gibbons Room use with library
• Nigel to coordinate next drone flight with Justin
• Amy and Ben to tour pollinator‑garden site with Nancy on 3/27

Historic Preservation Commission

The Fairhope Historic Preservation Commission will consider approval of the previous meeting’s minutes. Commissioners will review a draft demolition proposal and discuss a demolition assessment. A presentation about the People’s Cooperative (Old Hardware) Store will also be considered. The agenda includes other business and a public comment period.

• Approve Minutes
• Review Draft Demolition Proposal
• Discuss Demolition Assessment
• Consider People’s Cooperative (Old Hardware) Store

Historic Preservation Commission

The Fairhope Historic Preservation Commission will hold a work session to develop a sample proposal for reviewing demolition requests. The meeting is scheduled for March 12, 2025 at the Fairhope Museum of History. No decisions are noted; the focus is on proposal development.

• Demolition Review – Sample Proposal Development

Airport Authority

The Fairhope Airport Authority will hold its regular monthly meeting to address routine items such as confirming a quorum, approving minutes from the February 11 meeting, and receiving reports from the airport manager, flightline, engineers, treasurer, and legal counsel. The board will consider and vote on renewing the airport's insurance coverage. Additional agenda items include board member nominations and public comments.

• Approval of minutes from February 11, 2025 meeting
• Insurance renewal discussion and approval
• Board member nominations
• Airport manager operations report
• Engineer project updates

City Council

The council will discuss a potential storm‑drain art project in partnership with Eastern Shore Art, Pelican’s Nest and the Fairhope High School art department. They will also review revisions to the James P. Nix Center Resolution No. 1409‑07 and consider guidelines for deaccessioning archival items from the Fairhope Museum of History. Committee and department heads will provide updates.

• Potential storm drain art project with Eastern Shore Art, Pelican's Nest, and Fairhope High School Art Department
• Revisions and updates to James P. Nix Center Resolution No. 1409‑07
• Guidelines for deaccession of archival items from the Fairhope Museum of History

City Council

The Fairhope City Council will approve minutes from the February meeting and hold a public hearing on a zoning annexation request. Council members will consider several ordinances, site‑plan approvals, and a range of resolutions that authorize contracts and grant funding for projects such as a new police precinct, downtown parking study, and road improvements. The agenda also includes resolutions to accept a $3 million HUD grant for the Airport Industrial Park and a $2 million state transportation grant.

• Public hearing – amendment to Zoning Ordinance No. 1253 for conditional annexation of a 5.20‑acre property at 0 Gayfer Road Ext. (PPIN #: 13818)
• Ordinance – annexation of City property at Section Street / 705 Twin Beech (approximately 15.146 acres, Tax Parcels 46-04-19-4-000-012.000 and 46-04-19-4-000-041.000)
• Resolution – acceptance of a $3,000,000 HUD Community Project Funding grant for the Fairhope Airport Industrial Park
• Resolution – acceptance of a $2,000,000 ATRIP‑II grant for dedicated turn lanes, acceleration/deceleration lanes, and signalization on Volanta Avenue and Greeno Road, with a city share of $389,678.73
• Resolution – contract with Paul Carpenter Davis Architects for professional architectural design services for the new police precinct, not‑to‑exceed $97,540.00

Planning Commission

The Fairhope Planning Commission will hold public hearings on several development applications, including a preliminary plat for the 81‑lot Battles Trace Phase 9 subdivision, a site‑plan and 3‑unit multiple‑occupancy request for the Staggers Mixed‑Use Project, and an amendment to the Hermitage Court Planned Unit Development. It will also consider a resolution to adopt a temporary suspension of consideration for certain residential multiple‑occupancy and subdivision applications under Ordinance 1823. Additionally, the commission will review AT&T utility requests for buried fiber‑cable installations at four city locations.

• AT&T utility review request for ~4,573 LF of buried fiber cable at 7549 Assunta Court
• Public hearing on preliminary plat approval for Battles Trace Phase 9 (81‑lot subdivision) on Battles Road
• Site‑plan approval request for Staggers Mixed‑Use Project (0.20 acres) on Morphy Avenue
• Public hearing to amend the Planned Unit Development for Hermitage Court (0.36 acres) at 620 Hermitage Court
• Resolution to adopt temporary suspension of consideration of certain residential multiple‑occupancy projects under Ordinance 1823

City Council

The Fairhope City Council work session will include a presentation on the Eagle Scout service project to renew the fence at Colony Nature Park. Council members will discuss the Fairhope Avenue and Ingleside Street traffic study. The meeting will also feature updates from council committees and city department heads. No formal actions or votes are listed on the agenda.

• Presentation – Eagle Scout Service Project: Colony Nature Park Fence Renewal
• Discussion of the Fairhope Avenue & Ingleside Street Traffic Study
• Committee Updates
• Department Head Updates

City Council

The City Council will consider several infrastructure contracts and a personnel ordinance amendment. The body is also reviewing a liquor license application and a request for a promotional vehicle at the April Art Walk.

• Bid No. 25-017 to Gridco, Inc. for 46KV Transmission Line modifications: $2,194,441.20
• Bid No. 25-023 to Equix Energy Services, LLC for Gas Main Relocation on SR 181: $64,804.00
• Contract with JADE Consulting LLC for Pecan Avenue Watershed Management Plan Phase 1: $35,650.00
• Contract with Lieb Engineering Company for Summit Street Outfall Repair Project: $10,850.00
• Beer/Wine Off Premises License application for Wawa 5804 at 10040 Encounter Drive

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to consider a variance request from property owner Jason LaSource. The request seeks a 15' front setback variance, a 10.5' accessory‑structure setback forward of the rear building line, and a 5' side‑setback variance. The property is located at 50 Fels Avenue, is about 0.22 acres, and is zoned R-2 Medium Density Single‑Family Residential. The board will decide whether to grant the variances.

• 15' front setback variance for 50 Fels Avenue
• 10.5' accessory‑structure setback forward of rear building line
• 5' side‑setback variance
• Property size approx. 0.22 acres, zoned R-2 Medium Density Single‑Family Residential
• Public hearing (BOA 24.11) on variance request

Environmental Advisory Board

The Environmental Advisory Board is meeting to review priority issues for 2025 and discuss new city environmental concerns. The board will also address outreach and marketing efforts.

• Discussion on greenspace and native habitat
• Review of sustainable waste management practices
• Energy policy discussion
• Water conservation discussion

Historic Preservation Commission

The commission will meet to review minutes and hear a presentation from Shelley Springer. The body will also discuss demolition review and IT/Teams matters.

• Presentation by Shelley Springer
• Discussion regarding demolition review
• Discussion regarding IT/Teams

Airport Authority

The Fairhope Airport Authority board will vote on two resolutions: one to approve a supplemental agreement with Volkert for seal‑coating the East Area pavement, and another to temporarily extend the existing Volkert master agreement while engineering proposals are solicited. The meeting also includes reports on runway and taxiway lighting projects, a flightline update, and board member nominations.

• Resolution to approve Volkert Supplemental Agreement (seal coat for East Area pavement)
• Resolution to temporarily extend Volkert Master Agreement (pending engineering proposals)
• Engineer’s report on runway project updates
• Engineer’s report on taxiway lighting project updates
• Board member nominations – Pel Henry

City Council

The Fairhope City Council will approve minutes from the January 27 meeting, hear the mayor's report, and consider several ordinances and resolutions. Items include a temporary suspension of certain residential multiple occupancy applications, a $36,000 purchase of eight Motorola radios, and a reduction in revenue share for The Blind Tiger. The council will also raise the rental rate for W.C. Majors Stadium to $4,000 per day for athletic events.

• Ordinance temporarily suspending consideration of certain residential multiple occupancy project and subdivision applications
• Resolution awarding Bid No. 25-013 to Looks Great Services for an annual tree removal contract of $50,000
• Resolution authorizing purchase of eight Motorola APX 1500 radios and accessories for $36,000
• Resolution reducing The Blind Tiger's gross revenue share from 3% to 1.5% for six months
• Resolution increasing W.C. Majors Stadium rental rate to $4,000 per day for athletic events

City Council

The City Council is holding a work session to receive a presentation from the Fairhope Junior City Council. The meeting also includes updates from committees and department heads.

• Presentation by FJCC President Jillian Nichols regarding benches for Flying Creek Nature Preserve

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review site plan approvals for two businesses and preliminary plat approvals for two residential subdivisions. The body will also hold a public hearing regarding proposed amendments to the City of Fairhope's Zoning Ordinance.

• Site plan approval for Harvey and Thomas Orthodontist at Highway 181 and Highway 104
• Site plan approval for Foosackly's at Highway 181 and Highway 104
• Preliminary plat approval for Windrow Subdivision (21 lots) east of Section Street
• Preliminary plat approval for Battles Trace Phase 9 (81 lots) on Battles Road
• Public hearing for proposed amendments to the City of Fairhope's Zoning Ordinance

City Council

The Fairhope City Council will consider routine items such as approving the minutes from the January 13 meeting and hearing the mayor's report. It will hold public hearings on two zoning amendment requests: a conditional annexation of a 5.20‑acre site at 0 Gayfer Road Ext. and a rezoning of a 2.06‑acre site east of Sweetwater Circle from R‑1 to B‑1. The council will also adopt lease ordinances for city property with a nominal $1 yearly rent and set salaries for the mayor and council members. Several resolutions will approve contracts and change orders for public‑works projects, including a $5,351,549 change order for a pump station and a $99,732 purchase of police vehicles.

• Public hearing to amend Zoning Ordinance No. 1253 for conditional annexation of 5.20 acre at 0 Gayfer Road Ext. (R‑2 medium density residential)
• Public hearing to amend Zoning Ordinance No. 1253 to rezone 2.06 acre east of Sweetwater Circle from R‑1 to B‑1 (local shopping)
• Adoption of lease ordinance for part of the Anna T. Jeanes School property with a minimum yearly rent of $1.00
• Approval of Change Order No. 4 for Pump Station and Force Main Maintenance Phase II with a total contract value of $5,351,549.00
• Award of contract to Donohoo Chevrolet for two 2024/2025 Chevrolet Tahoes for the Police Department, not‑to‑exceed $99,732.00

City Council

The Fairhope City Council will discuss the process for reclassifying vacant positions. They will also review the rules and regulations for operating the James P. Nix Center. Additional updates will be provided on utilities, committee activities, and department heads.

• Discussion of reclassification process for vacant positions
• Discussion of rules and regulations for operation of the James P. Nix Center
• Utility update
• Committee updates
• Department head updates

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings to review requests for zoning variances and special exceptions. These include requests for residential setbacks, church alterations, and various business uses including car sales and a restaurant.

• BOA 24.11: Front and side setback variances for 50 Fels Avenue
• BOA 24.19: Alterations to an existing church at 860 N. Section Street
• BOA 25.01: Special exception for indoor car sales at 365 Commercial Park Drive
• BOA 25.02: Special exception for 13 'in car dining' parking spots at Highway 181 and Highway 104
• BOA 25.04: Special exception on appeal to operate a restaurant east of Sweetwater Circle

Airport Authority

The Fairhope Airport Authority will hold its regular monthly meeting. The board will review reports on operations, flightline activities, engineering projects, finances, and legal matters. They will discuss and may approve a partial sublease of Hangar 27A and advertising for engineering services. The meeting also includes public comments and may enter an executive session.

• Partial sublease of Hangar 27A (legal report)
• Advertising for engineering services (legal report)
• Operations update by Airport Manager Dave Friedel
• Flightline First report by Ethan McDonald
• Engineer’s project updates by Jordan Stringfellow and Luke Hicks

City Council

The City Council will vote on final adoption of a rezoning request for 13.80 acres on Greeno Road South and a new park usage policy. The body will also consider several infrastructure contracts, including stormwater mapping and water main installations.

• Rezoning of 13.80 acres on Greeno Road South to a Planned Unit Development for Legends at Point Clear
• Contract with Thompson Engineering, Inc. for Storm Water Mapping & Resiliency Planning not-to-exceed $650,000.00
• Contract with CDG, Inc. for a new lift station on Scenic Hwy 98 and upgrade at the Grand Hotel not-to-exceed $330,000.00
• Award to Sur-Line Turf, Inc. for Quail Creek Golf Course putting green renovation not-to-exceed $185,750.00
• Ordinance to establish the salary for the Mayor and Councilmembers

City Council

The council will hear a status update on the waterfront project. It will review the FY2024 Alabama Gas Tax Fund report prepared by Richard Johnson. Committee chairs will provide their updates, and department heads will report on their areas. No formal decisions are noted on the agenda.

• Waterfront Project Update
• Alabama Gas Tax Fund Report for FY2024 – presented by Richard Johnson
• Committee updates
• Department head updates

Environmental Advisory Board

The Fairhope Environmental Advisory Board reviewed 2024 accomplishments and identified new priorities for 2025, including expanding greenspace work in line with the City Land Use Plan and increasing composting outreach. The board discussed its potential role in the recently awarded stormwater infrastructure project and considered reviewing pier signage. Future agenda items were set for a February Greenspace Working Group presentation and a March "Greener By the Yard" session.

• Expand greenspace priorities and connect Ben with Michelle Melton on flood‑loss areas
• Expand composting outreach, including marketing to the Materials Recovery Facility
• Discuss FEAB’s role in the stormwater infrastructure project awarded to Thompson
• Review pier signage
• Schedule February Greenspace Working Group presentation & 2025 roadmap

Harbor Board

The Harbor Board will hear a report from Harbor Manager Mark Redditt and review the first round of edits to the Fairhope Docks conceptual plan. The board will also receive an update on the Clean Marina project. No formal actions are listed on the agenda.

• Report by Harbor Manager Mark Redditt
• Discussion of first‑round edits to the Fairhope Docks conceptual plan
• Update on Clean Marina status

Historic Preservation Commission

The Fairhope Historic Preservation Commission will consider old‑business items, including a vote on its bylaws and a vote on officers. It will follow up on the city’s application for CLG status. New business includes discussion of demolition review programs. No other specific actions are detailed.

• Vote on bylaws
• Vote on officers
• Follow up on City Application for CLG
• Discuss demolition review programs

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two resolutions: one to amend Article VI of the Subdivision Regulations (Resolution 2025‑01) and another to revise the City’s Water and Sewer Specifications (Resolution 2025‑02). It will also consider a site‑plan approval request for a Waffle House on a 1.05‑acre lot at the northeast corner of State Highway 181 and State Highway 104. Additionally, the commission will review AT&T’s utility requests to install buried fiber cable at five locations.

• AT&T utility review: install ~4,573 LF buried fiber at 7549 Assunta Court
• AT&T utility review: install ~3,929 LF buried fiber at 20485 Lowry Drive
• AT&T utility review: install ~3,954 LF buried fiber at 200 Spring Lake Drive
• Site‑plan approval request (SR 25.01) for Waffle House, 1.05 acres, B‑2 zone, NE corner of State Hwy 181 & 104
• Public hearing on Resolution 2025‑01 to amend Subdivision Regulations (Article VI)