City Council

FEBRUARY 1 2, 2024 ATHENS CITY HALL 200 HOBBS STREET WEST ATHENS, AL 35611 4:00 P.M. WORK SESSION Fiber Optic Project Presentation – Hunter Allen, Assistant Director of Electric Services 4:30 P.M. REGULAR MEETING 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL 3. INVOCATION – Councilman Wales 4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Mayor Marks 5. APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MINUTES: 01-22-2024 6. APPROVAL OF WORK SESSION MINUTES: 01-22-2024 7. APPROVAL OF SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MINUTES: 8. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES: 9. REPORTS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES: 10. REPORT OF OFFICERS: A. MAYOR – Recognition of 2023 8U Girls Soccer State Champions B. CITY ATTORNEY C. COUNCIL MEMBERS: (1) MR. SEIBERT (2) MR. WALES (3) MR. LUCAS (4) MRS. HENRY (5) MR. HARPER 11. PUBLIC HEARINGS PH.1 – Public hearing relating to a proposed ordinance to rezone +/- 0.84 acres (Ben McPherson) located directly north of Elm Street West and approximately 825’ west of Edgewood Road (Parcel# 44-07-09-31-4-000-005.003), from EST (Estate Residential and Agricultural District) to INST (Institutional District), within the corporate limits of the City of Athens – Erin Tidwell, City Planner 11A. – Ordinance to rezone +/-0.84 acres (Ben McPherson) located directly north of Elm Street West and approximately 825’ west of Edgewood Road (Parcel# 44-07-09-31-4-000-005.003), from EST (Estate Residential and Agricultural District) to INST (Institutional District), within the corporate limits of the City of Athens – Erin Tidwell, City Planner  PH.2 – Public hearing relating to a proposed ordinance to zone +/- 117.23 acres (The Healthcare Authority of the City of Huntsville) located directly west of U.S. Highway 31 South and approximately 850’ north of Huntsville Brownsferry Road (Parcel# 44-10-08-33-0-000-010.000) INST (Institutional District), within the corporate limits of the City of Athens – Erin Tidwell, City Planner 11B. – Ordinance to zone +/-117.23 acres (The Healthcare Authority of the City of Huntsville) located directly west of U.S. Highway 31 South and approximately 850’ north of Huntsville Brownsferry Road (Parcel# 44-10-08-33-0-000-010.000) INST (Institutional District), within the corporate limits of the City of Athens – Erin Tidwell, City Planner PH.3 – Public hearing relating to a proposed ordinance amending the City of Athens Zoning Ordinance (Building Materials) – Erin Tidwell, City Planner 11C. – Ordinance amending the City of Athens Zoning Ordinance (Building Materials) – Erin Tidwell, City Planner PH.4 – Public hearing relating to a proposed ordinance amending the City of Athens Zoning Ordinance (Murals) – Erin Tidwell, City Planner 11D. – Ordinance amending the City of Athens Zoning Ordinance (Murals) – Erin Tidwell, City Planner 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 Sanitation Department – Bernard Hammonds, Sanitation Director B. Resolution to approve travel/education expenses for personnel of the Water Services Department – Jimmy Junkin, Director of Water Services C. Resolution to approve travel/education expenses for personnel of the Water Services Department – Jimmy Junkin, Director of Water Services D. Resolution to approve travel/education expenses for personnel of the Information Technology Department – Dale Haymon, IT Director E. Resolution to approve travel for Councilman Chris Seibert – Mayor Marks F. Resolution to approve travel for Councilwoman Dana Henry – Mayor Marks G. Resolution to approve travel for Mayor Ronnie Marks – Council President Henry H. Resolution to approve the purchase of forty-five (45) Taser X26P, forty-five (45) battery packs and forty-five 945) 25ft cartridges for the Police Department – Chief Anthony Pressnell I. Resolution to approve the purchase of fort-five (45) Taser X26P holsters for the Police Department – Chief Anthony Pressnell J. Resolution to approve a “Retail Beer & Wine On or Off Premises” alcohol license for Irons and Ales, LLC, 217 Madison Street, Athens, AL, 35611 – Lisa Brooks, Revenue Officer K. Resolution to reappoint Al Wassum to the Zoning Board of Adjustments for a three year term, expiring on February 9, 2027 – Council President Henry L. Resolution to approve the purchase of two (2) Ford F-550 service trucks from Stivers Ford Lincoln in Montgomery, Alabama for the Water Services Department – Jimmy Junkin, Director of Water Services M. Resolution to approve the purchase of a Cues Model MZ330 CCTV camera assembly for the Wastewater Collection Division of the Water Services Department – Jimmy Junkin, Director of Water Services N. Resolution to accept the low bid from Five Stones Landscape, LLC for 2024 Substation Lawn Maintenance – Blair Davis, Electric Department Manager O. Resolution to approve the purchase of a truck for the Information Technology Department – Dale Haymon, IT Director REGULAR MEETING P. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with ALDOT for the maintenance of an at grade railroad crossing improvement project, RHPD-RR24(903), at McClellan Street and CSX  crossing – Michael Griffin, City Engineer Q. Resolution to modify an agreement with the State of Alabama; acting by and through ALDOT for the maintenance and operation of roaday lighting and a flashing school speed limit sign at the intersection of Alabama Hwy 251 and US-31 – Michael Griffin, City Engineer R. Resolution to accept the proposal of AMBL Studios to provide architectural services in connection with the construction of the proposed new facility for Athens Utilities’ customer service operations – Mayor Marks & Kent Lewter, Finance Director S. Resolution to allocate FY 2023 capital appropriations – Annette Barnes-Threet, City Clerk T. Resolution to approve the purchase of two (2) 2024 Ford Explorer XLT 200 A 2WD 2.3L vehicles, one for the Building Department and one for the Planning Department – Erik Waddell, Chief Building Official U. Ordinance concerning floodplain development – Michael Griffin, City Engineer V. Resolution to approve matching funds for the community care fund – Blair Davis, Electric Department Manager W. Resolution to approve the bid award to SEMS, Inc. to partially dredge the west WWTP bio-solids lagoon – Jimmy Junkin, Director of Water Services 14. READING OF PETITIONS, APPLICATIONS, COMPLAINTS, APPEALS, ETC. 15. ADJOURNMENT