Work Session City Hall Fayette, Alabama July 29,2021  The City Council of the City of Fayette held a work session at 5:00 o'clock, p.m. on July 29, Upon roll call the following were found to be present: Mayor Rod Northam, Councilmembers Virettia L. Whiteside, Eddy Campbell, Tommy Williams, Aliska) Hughes-Monroe and. Jerry Nichols. Also present were City Clerk Dawn Clapp, City Attorney Dale Lawrence and] Fire Chief Shannon Taylor. The following were also present: Mr. David Thornell, Mr. Willie Ivey, Mrs. Cathy Robertson, Mrs. Kelley Kearney, Mrs. Donna Kerr, Ms. Valerie Branyon, Mrs. Deana Northam, Mr. Nathan Gann, Ms.. Julia Miranda, Mr. Floyd Rodgers, Ms. Kathryn Stowe, Mrs. Holly Fisher and two others. The opening prayer was given by Councilmember Tommy Williams. Thel Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember Tommy Williams.  2021, int the Council Chambers oft the City Hall.  Mayor Northam announced a quorum was present and the meeting was open for the transaction Mayor Rodl Northam and ACE Coordinator Daniel White reviewed with the Council the top eight Mr. White said the ACE program requires the City to update and implement its Strategic Plani in ordert tol keepi its designation as an ACEC City. He reviewed the eight priorities. They are as follows: 1. Identify properties for future industrial development and/or new spec. buildings and ensure 2. Increase regulation/enforvement ofl landlords who do not maintain their properties. 3. Provide diverse housing opportunities for young people and families. 4. Expand the network oft trails for walking, hiking and biking. 5. Develop an affordable and effective regional transportation service. Deliver Quality Government Services tol Fayette Residents 6. Utilize strategic annexation to expand the City's tax base.  oft business.  CITY'S STRATEGIC PLAN  priorities oft the City's Strategic Plan.  Business Development  adequate supportive infrastructure. Community. Appearance & Aesthetics  Housing  Infrastructure & Public Services  Community Leadership (ACEI requirement)  7. Engage young people in community initiatives and programs. (Mr. White stated hei is already 8. Reestablish and restructure the Leadership Fayette Adult Leadership Development Program. Mayor Northam said it was important tol have success with the goals set for implementing these Mr. Willie Ivy stated the area on Highway 43 North of Walmart would be a good place for an Mrs. Holly Fishers spoke about developing the old Fayette Square Shopping Center property. Councilmember Nichols stated his number one priority was annexing property into the city limits. Mrs. Kelley Kearney stated the Council should also focus oni improving the local cell service. Fire Chief Shannon' Taylor spoke concerning the three mill tax for the volunteer fire departments.  starting to develop the. Junior City Council patterned onl Montevallo's.)  priorities.  industrial park andf for future housing developments.    Councilmember Campbell spoke concerning the importance of annexation. He stated Fayette is  the only city ofi its size that has not annexed property int the last ten years.  ADJOURNMENT  There being noi further business to come before the Council, upon the motion to adjourn being made by Councilmember Nichols and seconded by Councilmember Whiteside, it was unanimously approved.  Mayor  Attest:  City Clerk