The last Fairhope’s City Council meeting was only 30 minutes, maybe the shortest meeting on record. A short meeting, however some very interesting subjects. To save you a little time check in at 12:40 minute mark, beginning of #7. Resolution – That due to the limitations on public gatherings and social distancing protocol pursuant to advisement of the Alabama Department of Public Health and Orders of the Governor: all public hearings of the City Council, Planning Commission, and Board of Adjustments and Appeals are postponed until further notice. Prior to resuming public hearings, an announcement will be made by the City Council at a future meeting. Council President Burrell “promises”, 13:20, that the council is canceling public participation during the COVID-19 “stay at home order” as per the Governor’s order. But do not worry he is in charge. A CATALYST City Council and no public participation? Hold you breath folks this council has already proven that they cannot be trusted. Make a note of this action and let’s hope Burrell can keeps his promise and does not try something sneaky, like the triangle conservation easement, or political party.
The current Fairhope City Council is the most corrupt and inept council to ever serve Fairhope. Yet people get riled up over a curfew meant to mitigate a virus that we know little about. A curfew, 10pm to 5am, adopted across the state, including Mobile. CRIMINAL ENTERPRISE - Ripp Report Fairhope being run as a Criminal Enterprise? CRIMINAL ENTERPRISE WATCH UNTIL MINUTE 2:07–9:03
Wake up Fairhope, and Baldwin County, pay attention to what your local municipal government is telling you during the corona virus pandemic. Fairhope has a CATALYST City Council and true to form, their message is one of self interest. They are backed by developers, like Angelo Corte, Councilman Brown’s mentor. Mr Corte has not stopped work on Fly Creek apartments or has he shown any interest in his worker’s health.
Stay home. Since the report below was posted, in less than 12 hours, the number of cases has risen by 136 cases and deaths are at 36. 404page | Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) www.alabamapublichealth.gov Description not available Read More The Governor has resisted giving the statewide order for “stay at home” or “Shelter in Place”. Her foolish decision is based on the people pulling her strings. I predict that even the puppet masters will have to accept the inevitable and join the rest of the United States and stay home for a couple of weeks to reevaluate the situation.
The month of April starts out with a day for fools, APRIL FOOL’S DAY. In Alabama some citizens are participating a 100%, at the potential risk of others. When will people in south Alabama take coronavirus seriously? Beaches all across the south part of the state are still packed with people.
The Mayor of Fairhope is cutting the city budget to compensate for the anticipated loss of municipal income due to COVD-19. The staff, police, fire and other cuts came up to 2.6 million. Does that figure sound familiar? It is the same price for the recreation land that councilman Burrell Boone and Burrell, the three B’s, insisted on buying only to lease the same property for 9000. a year. Another Economic Crisis Looming? thefairhopetimes.blogspot.com Community news and events for Fairhope and Baldwin County, Alabama.
Again Alabama is dead last in response time for the corona virus, COVD-19. We have a Pandemic on our hands and most people are focused on medical issues. Of course human lives should come before money, however we cannot escape the economic impact that is going to challenge everyone. Airlines and Cruise Ships are going to need tens of Billions of dollars just to bail them out. Tourism around the world has been halted with the airlines shut down. Some countries that overwhelming depend on tourism, may face bankruptcy.
I do hope people are heeding the warnings related to COVD-19. May I suggest, Dr Sanjay Gupta’s site. It has updates as well general information. Dr Gupta was actually ringing the bell before the Federal Government even admitted we had a problem. Another site with valuable information is: It is simple folks, to kill the virus we need to quarantine ourselves, for at least 2 weeks, then re evaluate the situation. Seniors do not need to be babysitters. Stay informed, do not panic, and please comply with recommended health guidelines, such as social distancing.
Fairhope is facing many major issues at one time and the CATALYST council is asleep at the wheel. Coronavirus and the Arts and Craft Festival, HB 203, and Fly Creek Apartments. The Mayor has been very vocal and the CATALYST Council has been as quite as a mouse. Mayor Karin Wilson of Fairhope, Alabama Coronavirus and The Fairhope Arts & Crafts Festival As you know, the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) has received a great deal of attention and discussion within the press and social media. I am happy to report as of yesterday, no COVID-19 cases have been identified in Alabama.
