City Council

December 13, 2021 STATE OF ALABAMA, LIMESTONE COUNTY, CITY OF ATHENS. The City Council of the City of Athens, Alabama met in regular session at the Athens Municipal Building, 200 Hobbs Street West, Athens, Alabama, on December 13, 2021 at 5:30 p.m. The meeting was called to order by Councilman Chris Seibert, President of the City Council. Upon roll call, the following were found to be present: Councilmembers Wayne Harper, Frank Travis, Chris Seibert, and Dana Henry. Councilman Harold Wales was absent. Annette Barnes-Threet, City Clerk, was present and recorded the minutes of the meeting. Frank Travis offered the invocation. Mayor Marks led the Pledge of Allegiance. The Chairperson stated that a quorum was present and that the meeting was open for transaction of business. Council President Seibert announced that Councilman Wales had a procedure and was in Athens-Limestone Hospital and for everyone to keep him in their prayers. The Chairperson stated that the Minutes of the November 22, 2021 City Council Meeting had been submitted for approval. Councilman Harper moved that the reading of the Minutes be suspended and that the Minutes be approved as recorded. The motion was seconded by Councilman Travis and was unanimously carried. The Chairperson stated that the Minutes of the November 22, 2021 City Council Work Session Meeting had been submitted for approval. Councilman Harper moved that the reading of the Minutes be suspended and that the Minutes be approved as recorded. The motion was seconded by Councilman Travis and was unanimously carried. Mayor Marks asked everyone to keep Councilman Frank Travis in their prayers, due to Mr. Travis having surgery at the end of the week. The Mayor stated that he had received numerous phone calls and had meetings with concerned citizens who want the Wellness Center pool to remain open. He noted that he had spoken with Athens-Limestone Hospital CEO, Traci Collins and that there are financial concerns for the Huntsville Hospital system about upgrading and maintaining the pool. Mayor Marks also stated that there are concerns among the citizens about losing the community asset that provides for the health and wellness of many. The Mayor said that he wholeheartedly supports the hospital looking into creative ways to keep the pool open and that he is willing to look at options with the city, county and state legislative delegation. Mayor Marks then introduced Mr. Benny Hannah with the Tennessee Valley Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution. Each year, the local chapter recognizes individuals in public service who have distinguished themselves in the performance of their duties. Mr. Hannah presented certificates of appreciation and Life Saving Medals to the following police officers and firefighters for acting to save a life: Officer Mac McWhorter, Officer William Newton, Captain Chris Gillman, Driver Martin Ezell, Driver Colton Hill, Firefighter Trey Stinson, Firefighter Brandon Joyce, Driver Hunter Campbell and Driver Coty Collins. Councilman Harper thanked all of the City of Athens Police Officers and Firefighters for their service to our community. Mayor Marks thanked Councilman Travis for his prayer and for including the residents of Kentucky that endured a devastating tornado over the weekend. Council President Seibert echoed Mayor Marks’ remarks regarding Councilman Travis’ upcoming surgery. PUBLIC HEARING – RELATING TO A PROPOSED ORDINACE TO REZONE +/-13 ACRES (7ACRES OF GREEN SPACE & 6 ACRES OF BUILDING AREA) LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF LINDSAY LANE, DIRECTLY EAST OF THE CAMBRIDGE PLACE TOWNHOME DEVELOPMENT FROM R-1-1 (LOW DENSITY SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) TO R-2 (MULTIPLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT) AND ALSO THE ADOPTION OF THE MASTER DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR LINDSAY LANE TOWNHOMES (PHASE 3) WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF ATHENS (CAMBRIDGE VENTURES, LLC) Matt Davidson, City Planner, presented information to the City Council regarding the rezone and stated that the Planning Commission and staff recommended approval.. Taz Morell, Morell Engineering, spoke on behalf to the rezone and stated that he could answer any questions. Spence Searcy, 600 Cambridge Way, Atlanta, GA, spoke on behalf of the rezone and provided a slideshow of how the property will be utilized. Matthew Parsons, Indian Trace, stated that he believes that everyone was very happy with the rezone. Councilman Harper introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE TO REZONE +/-13 ACRES (7 ACRES OF GREEN SPACE & 6 ACRES OF BUILDING AREA) LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF LINDSAY LANE, DIRECTLY EAST OF THE CAMBRIDGE PLACE TOWNHOME DEVELOPMENT FROM R-1-1 (LOW DENSITY SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) TO R-2 (MULTIPLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT) AND ALSO THE ADOPTION OF THE MASTER DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR LINDSAY LANE TOWNHOMES (PHASE 3) WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF ATHENS. (CAMBRIDGE VENTURES, LLC) STATE OF ALABAMA LIMESTONE COUNTY, CITY OF ATHENS ORDINANCE NUMBER 2021 – 2199 WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Athens, Alabama, has made a recommendation to the City Council of the City of Athens, Alabama, that hereinafter described areas should be rezoned from R-1-1 (Low Density Single Family Residential) to R-2 (Multiple-Family Residential District). The City Council of the City of Athens, Alabama, finds that “The Zoning Ordinance of the City of Athens, Alabama,” should be amended so as to rezone the hereinafter described area as R2 – (Multiple Family Residential District). NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ATHENS, ALABAMA, as follows: 1.) That all of the hereinafter described area or real estate is hereby zoned R-2 Multiple-Family Residential District in accordance with and defined by the “Zoning Ordinance of the City of Athens, Alabama,” and that the use which is zoned as aforesaid is situated in Athens, Limestone County, Alabama, and is more particularly described as follows: Tract A of the Final Plat of a Resubdivision of Lot 1, Tract 1, and Lot 2, Tract 2, of John Furline Subdivision as recorded in Plat Book J Page 458 in the Office of the Judge of Probate for Limestone County, Alabama 2.) The Master Development Plan for Lindsay Lane Townhomes is hereby adopted. (A copy of the same is on file in the Public Works Department, and will also be attached to the minutes of this meeting.) ADOPTED and APPROVED this, the 13th day of December, 2021. /s/ Chris Seibert PRESIDENT, CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF ATHENS, ALABAMA /s/ William R. Marks MAYOR, CITY OF ATHENS, ALABAMA ATTEST: /s/ Annette Barnes CITY CLERK, CITY OF ATHENS, ALABAMA Councilmember Henry moved that unanimous consent be given for immediate consideration of and action on said ordinance, which motion was seconded by Councilmember Travis, and upon the said motion being put to vote the following vote was recorded: YEAS: Councilmembers Seibert, Travis, Henry and Harper; NAYS: None. The President thereupon declared that the motion for unanimous consent for immediate consideration of and action on the said ordinance had been unanimously carried. Councilmember Harper thereupon moved that the ordinance be finally adopted, which motion was seconded by Councilmember Travis and upon the said motion being put to vote the following vote was recorded: YEAS: Councilmembers Seibert, Travis, Henry and Harper; NAYS: None. The President thereupon announced that the motion for the adoption of the said ordinance had been unanimously carried. David Malone, 1300 Somerest Drive, Athens, addressed the Council regarding the plans for Pryor Park and Jimmy Gill Park. Mr. Malone stated that the plans for Jimmy Gill Park were not followed. He remarked that he believes that more plans are being put into Pryor Park than Jimmy Gill Park. Mr. Malone also stated that someone needs to act on the repairs of the old Miller School and the old Dr. Pepper plant on Washington Street. He noted that nothing has been looked into regarding the deterioration of the house across the street from City Hall on Marion Street. He asked the Council to stop picking and choosing where work is performed. Mayor Marks addressed Mr. Malone and reminded him that they had met regarding Jimmy Gill Park and that Mr. Malone acknowledged the plans for Jimmy Gill Park. Mr. Malone remarked that he had been asked which trees should be removed but that he did not discuss the plans for the basketball court. He stated that not one council member spoke up to have the plans corrected and that not even the councilman for District 3 spoke up about the plans being changed. Councilman Travis addressed Mr. Malone stating that he appreciated his concerns and that they could meet privately regarding the subject. Wilbert Woodroof, 200 Christine Street, Athens, addressed the Council concerning Pryor Park and the access it would have to the schools, Athens State and the new Publix. Mr. Woodroof asked if sidewalks would be installed for access to Jimmy Gill Park. Mayor Marks stated that he would look into the matter. Council President Seibert reminded everyone that Pryor Park is a plan but that it is still unfunded. James Lucas, 704 Lucas Street, Athens, addressed the Council concerning storm shelters in Athens and especially on Coleman Hill. Mr. Lucas stated that he is concerned about the safety of the citizens of the city. He also stated that he will continue to urge the city, county, state legislators, etc. to help get storm shelters built. Milton Legg, 112 McArthur Drive, Athens, addressed the Council concerning his displeasure with the plans for Pryor Park. Mr. Legg stated that he does not believe that the plan that was presented was what the people wanted. Council President Seibert noted that everyone will not get what they would like but that Alta had presented a nice plan. Councilman Travis remarked that there has not been an approval of any plan and that money has not been allocated. Mr. Travis stated that any money or plans would have to come before the Council and that nothing will be done until there is complete agreement on the subject. Council President Seibert stated that all parks are city parks. Mr. Seibert noted that all the parks are for anyone and not any particular district. Pam Grisham, 109 McArthur Drive, Athens, addressed the Council concerning the Pryor Park plans. Ms. Grisham noted that the city is running out of green space and that she thinks it would be a great opportunity to use the park as a remedy. Councilman Travis introduced the following resolution: RESOLUTION BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ATHENS ALABAMA, to set a Public Hearing for the regular meeting at 5:30PM on December 20, 2021 to review the request to rezone +/- 10.51 acres of property located at 200 Trade Street from B-2 (General Business District) to R-2 (Multi-Family Residential District) and to adopt the “Master Development Plan for Autumn Falls” WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF ATHENS. (Rosanna Black Caneer) The motion was seconded by Councilman Harper and was unanimously carried. Councilman Travis introduced the following resolution: RESOLUTION BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ATHENS ALABAMA, to set a Public Hearing for the regular meeting at 5:30PM on December 20, 2021 to review the request to rezone +/- 31.7 acres of property located at the NW corner of Pryor Street & Boardwalk Main Street, from TI (Traditional Institutional) & TN-3 (Traditional Neighborhood 3 District) to T-PUD (Traditional Planned Unit Development) and to adopt the “Master Development Plan for Pryor Park” WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF ATHENS. (City of Athens) The motion was seconded by Councilman Harper and was unanimously carried. Councilman Travis introduced the following resolution: RESOLUTION BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ATHENS, ALABAMA, to accept the resignation of Martha Chandler from the Houston Memorial Library and Museum Board of Directors. The motion was seconded by Councilman Harper and was unanimously carried. Councilman Travis introduced the following resolution: RESOLUTION BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ATHENS, ALABAMA, to appoint John Cotton to the Houston Memorial Library and Museum Board. This appointment will expire on June 29th, 2024 and will fulfill the term of Martha Chandler. The motion was seconded by Councilman Harper and was unanimously carried. Councilwoman Henry introduced the following resolution: RESOLUTION BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF ATHENS, ALABAMA to adopt the attached organizational chart for the Water Services Department, which includes 44 regular status positions. (Org chart is attached to end of the minutes) The motion was seconded by Councilman Harper and was unanimously carried. Councilman Harper introduced the following resolution: RESOLUTION BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF ATHENS, ALABAMA to adopt the following job description for the Water Services Department:  Process Maintenance Superintendent, Grade 12, Job description dated 11/21/2021 The motion was seconded by Councilwoman Henry and was unanimously carried. Councilman Travis introduced the following ordinance: STATE OF ALABAMA LIMESTONE COUNTY CITY OF ATHENS ORDINANCE NUMBER 2021 – 2200 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ATHENS, ALABAMA, that Ordinance Number 888, establishing a classification list for classified employees is hereby amended as follows, effective: 12/13/2021. Add the following job title to the list of classified positions for the Water Services Dpt. (1) Process Maintenance Superintendent ADOPTED this the 13th day of December, 2021 /s/ Chris Seibert PRESIDENT, CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF ATHENS, ALABAMA /s/ William R. Marks MAYOR, CITY OF ATHENS, ALABAMA ATTEST: /s/ Annette Barnes CITY CLERK, CITY OF ATHENS, ALABAMA Councilmember Harper moved that unanimous consent be given for immediate consideration of and action on said ordinance, which motion was seconded by Councilmember Henry, and upon the said motion being put to vote the following vote was recorded: YEAS: Councilmembers Seibert, Travis, Henry and Harper; NAYS: None. The President thereupon declared that the motion for unanimous consent for immediate consideration of and action on the said ordinance had been unanimously carried. Councilmember Traivs thereupon moved that the ordinance be finally adopted, which motion was seconded by Councilmember Harper and upon the said motion being put to vote the following vote was recorded: YEAS: Councilmembers Seibert, Travis, Henry and Harper; NAYS: None. The President thereupon announced that the motion for the adoption of the said ordinance had been unanimously carried. Councilwoman Henry introduced the following resolution: RESOLUTION BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF ATHENS, ALABAMA to reorganize the Electric Department in accordance with the attached organizational chart, which includes the following 77 full-time and positions:  Electric Department Manager  Operations/Compliance Supervisor  Building Maintenance Custodian (2)  Dispatcher (6)  Mechanic  General Foreman  Assistant General Foreman  Right of Way Supervisor  Right of Way Technician (2)  Line Crew (35)  Substation Manager  Substation Maintenance Crew (11)  Metering Technician   Construction Engineer  Assistant Construction Engineer (1)  Staking Technician (3)  Drafting Technician  Locator Technician (3)  Distribution Engineer  Electrical Engineer  Engineering Technician  GIS Coordinator  AMI (Advanced Metering Infrastructure) Manager  Part Time Dispatcher (2)  Intern/Co-Op (3) The motion was seconded by Councilman Harper and was unanimously carried. Councilman Travis introduced the following resolution: RESOLUTION BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ATHENS, ALABAMA, to authorize the Electric Department Manager, to award a contract for FY 2022 Line Clearance and Tree Maintenance – Hourly Labor and Equipment to Affordable Tree Services, Inc. The motion was seconded by Councilwoman Henry and was unanimously carried. The following ordinance was introduced by Councilman Wales at the November 8th, 2021 City Council Meeting: AN ORDINANCE TO ANNEX +/- 4.6 ACRES OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 16487 OAKDALE RD AND ZONE THE PROPERTY INTO AN EST – ESTATE RESIDENTIAL AND AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF ATHENS. (KENNETH J. JR. AND SHANNA C. WINTER) STATE OF ALABAMA LIMESTONE COUNTY, CITY OF ATHENS ORDINANCE NUMBER 2021 – 2201 WHEREAS, on the 21st day of September, Kenny Winter et al. being the owners of the real property hereinafter described, did request to the Planning Commission of the City of Athens, Alabama, that the tracts or parcels of land described herein be annexed to and become part of the City of Athens; and WHEREAS, said petitions did contain the signatures of all owners of the described territory and a map of said property showing its relationship to the corporate limits of the City of Athens, Alabama; and WHEREAS, it is in the public interest that said property be annexed into the City of Athens, and all legal requirement for annexing said real property have been met pursuant to Section 11-42-20 through 11-42-24, Code of Ala. 1975; and Whereas, the petitioners request that this property when annexed, be zoned EST – Estate Residential and Agricultural District; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Athens, Alabama has reviewed this request, and did not recommend that the City Council approve the annexation and the zoning of the hereinafter described area as EST – Estate Residential and Agricultural District; and WHEREAS, this Ordinance, if adopted, would annex the property and zone it EST – Estate Residential and Agricultural District. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ATHENS, ALABAMA, as follows: SECTION 1: The City Council of the City of Athens, Alabama, finds and declares as the legislative body of the City that it is in the best interest of the citizens of the City, and the citizens of the affected area, to bring the territory in Section 2 of this ordinance into the City of Athens. SECTION 2: The boundary lines of the City of Athens, Alabama are hereby altered or rearranged so as to include all of the territory heretofore encompassed by the corporate limits of the City of Athens, Alabama, and in addition thereto to the following described territory, to wit: The following described real estate situated in Limestone County, Alabama, to-wit: COMMENCING AT A RAILROAD SPIKE FOUND AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SEC.11, T3S, R4W., THENCE RUN NORTH 00°05'35" WEST AT A DISTANCE OF 1658.16 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE RUN NORTH 89°37'11" WEST AT A DISTANCE OF 30.84 FEET TO A 5/8" REBAR FOUND ON THE WESTERN RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR OAKDALE ROAD; THENCE RUN ALONG SAID RIGHT-OF-WAY NORTH 00°03'25" WEST AT A DISTANCE OF 859.11 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. THENCE FROM THE POINT OF BEGINNING AND LEAVING SAID RIGHT-OF-WAY RUN SOUTH 89°46'46" WEST AT A DISTANCE OF 1333.68 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE RUN NORTH 01°24'18" WEST AT A DISTANCE OF 150.03 FEET TO A 1/4" METAL ROD; THENCE RUN NORTH 89°46'46" EAST AT A DISTANCE OF 1337.21 FEET TO A POINT ON SAID RIGHT-OF-WAY; THENCE RUN ALONG SAID RIGHT-OF-WAY SOUTH 00°03'25" EAST AT A DISTANCE OF 150.00 FEET BACK TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. SAID TRACT OF LAND CONTAINS 4.6 ACRES, MORE OR LESS. SECTION 3: The territory described in this ordinance shall become a part of the corporate limits of Athens, Alabama upon publication of this ordinance. SECTION 4: That all of the described area or real estate in Section 2, above is hereby zoned as EST – Estate Residential & Agricultural District, in accordance with and defined by “The Zoning Ordinance of the City of Athens, Alabama,” and the areas which are zoned as aforesaid situated in Athens, Limestone County Alabama. SECTION 5: This ordinance shall be published as provided by law, and a certified copy of same, together with certified copies of the petitions of the property owners, shall be filed with the Probate Judge of Limestone County, AL. ADOPTED and APPROVED this, the 13th day of December, 2021. /s/ Chris Seibert PRESIDENT, CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF ATHENS, ALABAMA /s/ William R. Marks MAYOR, CITY OF ATHENS, ALABAMA ATTEST: /s/ Annette Barnes CITY CLERK, CITY OF ATHENS, ALABAMA The motion was seconded by Councilman Travis and was unanimously carried. Councilman Harper introduced the following resolution: RESOLUTION NUMBER 2021 - 1781 A RESOLUTION CONCERNING ADDITIONAL PREMIUM PAY  FOR CITY OF ATHENS EMPLOYEES WHEREAS, in Resolution No. 2021-1776, the City Council approved certain premium pay for full-time employees; WHEREAS, in order to further increase the number of employees receiving premium pay, the City Council wishes to approve certain additional premium pay by using a pay measure based on each employee’s county of residence (rather than on the state as a whole), as permitted by the laws governing the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds; WHEREAS, premium pay for essential workers, which offers additional support to those who have and will bear the greatest health risks because of their service in critical infrastructure sectors, is a qualified expenditure of Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds; WHEREAS, the City Council desires to use a portion of these federal funds in order to establish premium pay for its essential workers, as specified in more detail herein; WHEREAS, this premium pay will be a lump-sum salary supplement for prospective services to be rendered for an upcoming pay period, as set forth herein; and WHEREAS, the City Council finds and determines that this program has for its objective, a public purpose involving the promotion of public health, safety, morals, security, prosperity, contentment and the general welfare of the community. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ATHENS, ALABAMA on December 13, 2021 at 5:30 p.m., as follows: 1. The City Council readopts its findings in Section 1 of Resolution No. 2021-1776. 2. For their work during the upcoming period beginning on December 18, 2021 and ending on December 31, 2021, each full-time employee of the City shall receive an additional $1,000.00 over and above their regular and normal pay for that period. Such amount shall be paid to said employee after such pay period has concluded, so long as the employee has remained employed by the City during the entire pay period. 3. No employee shall receive such additional compensation (a) to the extent that such payment would increase a worker’s total wages and remuneration for calendar year 2021 above $88,095.00 (which is one hundred fifty percent (150%) of Limestone County’s average annual wage for all occupations, as defined by the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), or (b) to the extent that such premium pay payment from the operation of both this resoltuion and Resolution No. 2021-1776 would exceed $1,000. No employee shall receive such additional compensation if such worker’s total wages and remuneration for calendar year 2021 equals or exceeds $88,095.00.  4. The Mayor may issue such rules and regulations as he deems reasonably necessary in order to implement this Resolution. 5. The funds in support of this Resolution are authorized to be expended from the City’s allocation of Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds, except with respect to premium pay for those city employees who, due to their county of residence, do not qualify to receive premium pay provided from those federal funds. In those cases, in order to treat all full-time employees earning less than $88,095.00 equally, such portion of premium pay for those employees shall be funded from the budget of the department in which that employee works. ADOPTED this the 13th day of December, 2021. /s/ Chris Seibert PRESIDENT, CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF ATHENS, ALABAMA Councilmember Travis moved that unanimous consent be given for immediate consideration of and action on said resolution, which motion was seconded by Councilmember Henry, and upon the said motion being put to vote the following vote was recorded: YEAS: Councilmembers Seibert, Travis, Henry and Harper; NAYS: None. The President thereupon declared that the motion for unanimous consent for immediate consideration of and action on the said resolution had been unanimously carried. Councilmember Harper thereupon moved that the resolution be finally adopted, which motion was seconded by Councilmember Travis and upon the said motion being put to vote the following vote was recorded: YEAS: Councilmembers Seibert, Travis, Henry and Harper; NAYS: None. The President thereupon announced that the motion for the adoption of the said resolution had been unanimously carried. Councilwoman Henry introduced the following resolution: RESOLUTION BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ATHENS, ALABAMA, to authorize the amount of $55,600.00 to be funded from the Water Services Department operating cash reserves for Garver USA to perform consulting services of Task Order 1 for the design of an additional force main at the WWTP to improve hydraulic capacity, and the Water Services Department Manager, for and on behalf of the City of Athens, is authorized to enter into a master services agreement with Garver USA and Task Order 1 to complete this work. Councilmember Travis moved that unanimous consent be given for immediate consideration of and action on said resolution, which motion was seconded by Councilmember Harper, and upon the said motion being put to vote the following vote was recorded: YEAS: Councilmembers Seibert, Travis, Henry and Harper; NAYS: None. The President thereupon declared that the motion for unanimous consent for immediate consideration of and action on the said resolution had been unanimously carried. Councilmember Henry thereupon moved that the resolution be finally adopted, which motion was seconded by Councilmember Travis and upon the said motion being put to vote the following vote was recorded: YEAS: Councilmembers Seibert, Travis, Henry and Harper; NAYS: None. The President thereupon announced that the motion for the adoption of the said resolution had been unanimously carried. * * * There being no further business to come before the meeting, Council President Seibert asked if there were any objections to adjourning the meeting. There being none, the meeting was duly and properly adjourned. /s/Chris Seibert PRESIDENT, CITY COUNCIL ATTEST: /s/ Annette Barnes CITY CLERK