Fairhope, Alabama
70 NEW GOLF CARTS
At its last meeting, the city council voted to purchase 70 new EZ GO golf carts for the Quail Creek course at a cost of $304K but decided not to approve $80K for a study of education choices facing the city.
Even though funding was not included in this year's budget, Councilman Burrell argued purchasing the carts would save money in the long run vs. continuing to lease them for the $55K per year that was budgeted for.
Simultaneously, new bids were being solicited for six new tennis courts at Stimpson Field: basically the same as were sought late last year but without estimated maintenance costs included this time.
Three optional combinations of asphalt and clay courts are being solicited. The lone bid of $550K received last Fall was considered too high; about $350K is budgeted.
EDUCATION STUDY TO BE CUT BACK?
Burrell said he would not want to spend more than $50k on an education study and mayor Kant was to re-negotiate with consultant Faron Holinger (Akribos) on the matter to see how/if reductions could be made.
Kant added he needed more direction from the council on just what should be included in the study: it was suggested he meet with EAC chairman Flowers to iron that out.
After the vote, EAC member Hill Robinson lambasted the council for what he saw as a lack of foresight concerning coming school budget shortfalls -- and for excessive spending on sports-related activities. (video below)
Baldwin school superintendent Tyler and some local principals also attended: Tyler continued his "better together" theme and offered again to work with the city to achieve its own educational goals.
He again mentioned his support for a special tax district if the city chose to pursue that route.
70 NEW GOLF CARTS
At its last meeting, the city council voted to purchase 70 new EZ GO golf carts for the Quail Creek course at a cost of $304K but decided not to approve $80K for a study of education choices facing the city.
Even though funding was not included in this year's budget, Councilman Burrell argued purchasing the carts would save money in the long run vs. continuing to lease them for the $55K per year that was budgeted for.
Simultaneously, new bids were being solicited for six new tennis courts at Stimpson Field: basically the same as were sought late last year but without estimated maintenance costs included this time.
Three optional combinations of asphalt and clay courts are being solicited. The lone bid of $550K received last Fall was considered too high; about $350K is budgeted.
EDUCATION STUDY TO BE CUT BACK?
Burrell said he would not want to spend more than $50k on an education study and mayor Kant was to re-negotiate with consultant Faron Holinger (Akribos) on the matter to see how/if reductions could be made.
Kant added he needed more direction from the council on just what should be included in the study: it was suggested he meet with EAC chairman Flowers to iron that out.
After the vote, EAC member Hill Robinson lambasted the council for what he saw as a lack of foresight concerning coming school budget shortfalls -- and for excessive spending on sports-related activities. (video below)
Baldwin school superintendent Tyler and some local principals also attended: Tyler continued his "better together" theme and offered again to work with the city to achieve its own educational goals.
He again mentioned his support for a special tax district if the city chose to pursue that route.
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NO NEW TAXES!!!