City Council

OCTOBER 9 , 2023 ATHENS CITY HALL 200 HOBBS STREET WEST ATHENS, AL 35611 4:00 P.M. WORK SESSION Jimmy Junkin, Water Services Director – 15 Minutes Upper Swan Creek Sewer Trunk Line vs. Lower Swan Creek Sewer Information Presentation 4:30 P.M. REGULAR MEETING 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL 3. INVOCATION – Councilman Lucas 4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Mayor Marks 5. APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MINUTES: 09-25-2023 6. APPROVAL OF WORK SESSION MINUTES: 09-25-2023 7. APPROVAL OF SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MINUTES: 8. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES: 9. REPORTS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES: 10. REPORT OF OFFICERS: A. MAYOR B. CITY ATTORNEY C. COUNCIL MEMBERS: (1) MR. SEIBERT (2) MR. WALES (3) MR. LUCAS (4) MRS. HENRY (5) MR. HARPER 11. PUBLIC HEARINGS 12. PUBLIC REMARKS REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS 13. RESOLUTIONS, ORDINANCES, ORDERS AND OTHER BUSINESS . CONSENT CALENDAR A. Resolution to approve travel/education expenses for personnel of the Cemetery, Parks and Recreation Department – Bert Bradford, CPR Director B. Resolution to approve travel/education expenses for personnel of the Water Services Department – Jimmy Junkin, Water Services Director C. Resolution to approve travel/education expenses for personnel of the  Information Technology Department – Dale Haymon - IT Director D. Resolution authorizing the Planning Department to enter into a professional services agreement between Orion Planning + Design and the City of Athens for an update to the City’s Zoning Ordinance – Erin Tidwell, City Planner E. Resolution to approve the purchase of ten (10) MSA 30 minute bottles for SCBA’s (airpacks) from Sunbelt Fire for the Fire Department – Fire Chief James Hand F. Resolution to approve the purchase of replacement furniture for the day rooms at Fire Station 1 and Fire Station 3 from Barnett & Swann Home Furnishings – Fire Chief James Hand G. Resolution to approve the purchase of swing for the Parks and Recreation Department from Playworld Preferred, under the City of Athens purchasing contract, Sourcewell# 43269 – Bert Bradford, CPR Director H. Resolution to approve the purchase of a John Deere backhoe, Model 320 P-TIER, for the Water Services Department – Jimmy Junkin, Water Services Director I. Resolution to approve the purchase of a Trimble Model R12 GPS Survey unit for asset management and regulatory compliance purposes for the Water Services Department – Jimmy Junkin, Water Services Director J. Resolution to approve a consulting agreement with CSL Services, Inc. to conduct FY2023 monthly support of flow monitoring in the wastewater collection system for the Water Services Department – Jimmy Junkin, Water Services Director K. Resolution to approve a general services agreement with Barge Design Solutions (Barge) to provide hydrant flow documentation and water distribution hydraulic model updates as needed for the Water Services Department – Jimmy Junkin, Water Services Director L. Resolution to approve the purchase of one (1) 10” Scarifier w Carbides for the Street Department from Sunbelt Rentals – Dolph Bradford, Street Department Superintendent M. Resolution to approve the purchase of a 2023 John Deere PA30B Planetary Drive Auger for the Street Department from Trigreen Equipment – Dolph Bradford, Street Department Superintendent REGULAR MEETING N. Resolution to designate additional holidays for FY 2024 – Marsha Sloss, Human Resources Director O. Resolution to approve a 5% cost of living (COLA) salary increase for all full-time employees, effective October 22, 2023, and to approve revising the City’s official pay scale to reflect the change in pay rates – Council President Wales and Mayor Marks P. Ordinance granting a franchise to Crown Castle Fiber LLC relating to a small cell network within the City of Athens – Shane Black, City Attorney Q. Resolution concerning the renewal of the jail contract – Interim Police Chief Anthony Pressnell R. Resolution concerning a contract with Dr. Jorge Acosta & Dr. Elisabeth O’Connor regarding professional veterinary services – Annette Barnes-Three, City Clerk S. Resolution to renew the Bituminous Paving Contract with Grayson Carter & Sons – Michael Griffin, City Engineer T. Resolution to issue a task order for the Bituminous Paving Contract to pave numerous streets within the City of Athens – Michael Griffin, City Engineer U. Resolution to issue a task order for the Bituminous Paving Contract to pave Elkton Rd (Pryor St to Elm St) and shall be funded from the Rebuild Alabama Act Funds – Michael Griffin, City Engineer V. Resolution to issue a task order for the Bituminous Paving Contract to pave Line Rd (Pepper Rd to 500’ North of US-72) – Michael Griffin, City Engineer W. Resolution to adopt a revised organizational chart for the Fire Department – Marsha Sloss, HR Director and Fire Chief James Hand X. Resolution to adopt the job description of Deputy Fire Chief for the Fire Department – Marsha Sloss, HR Director and Fire Chief James Hand Y. Ordinance amending Ordinance Number 888 to add the job  description of Deputy Fire Chief for the Fire Department – Marsha Sloss, HR Director and Fire Chief James Hand Z. Resolution to adopt an organizational chart for the Customer Accounts Department – Marsha Sloss, HR Director and Regina Rager, Customer Accounts Manager AA. Resolution to adopt the job description of Customer Accounts Coordinator for the Customer Accounts Department – Marsha Sloss, HR Director and Regina Rager, Customer Accounts Manager BB. Ordinance amending Ordinance Number 888 to add the job description of Customer Accounts Coordinator for the Customer Accounts Department – Marsha Sloss, HR Director and Regina Rager, Customer Accounts Manager CC. Resolution to move the positions of Chief Building Official, Building Permit Coorinator (2), and Building Inspector (4) to the Building Department Organizational Chart – Marsha Sloss, HR Director and James Rich, Public Works Director DD. Ordinance amending Ordinance Number 888 to add the job titles of Chief Building Official, Building Permit Coordinator, Building Inspector I, and Building Inspector II to the list of positions for the Building Department – Marsha Sloss, HR Director and James Rich, Public Works Director EE. Resolution to add the position of Facilities Services Crew to the Public Works Department Organizational Chart – Marsha Sloss, HR Director and James Rich, Public Works Director FF. Resolution to adopt the job description of Facilities Services Crew Leader for the Public Works Department – Marsha Sloss, HR Director and James Rich, Public Works Director GG. Ordinance to amend Ordinance Number 888 to add the job title of Facilities Services Crew Leader to the list of positions for the Public Works Department – Marsha Sloss, HR Director and James Rich, Public Works Director HH. Resolution to move the positions of City Planner, Planner, GIS Coordinator, and Administrative Coordinator to the Planning Department Organizational Chart – Marsha Sloss, HR Director and James Rich, Public Works Director II. Ordinance to amend Ordinance Number 888 to add the positions of City Planner, Planner, Senior Planner, GIS Coordinator, and Administrative Coordinator to the list of positions for the Planning Department – Marsha Sloss, HR Director and James Rich, Public Works Director 14. READING OF PETITIONS, APPLICATIONS, COMPLAINTS, APPEALS, ETC. 15. ADJOURNMENT