City Council

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024 ATHENS CITY HALL 200 HOBBS STREET WEST ATHENS, AL 35611 4:00 P.M. WORK SESSION 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: 08-26-2024 6. APPROVAL OF WORK SESSION MINUTES: 08-26-2024 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 PH.1 – Public hearing relating to the zoning approval for the sale of alcohol in the City of Athens by Crackle, LLC, dba: Eggs Up Grill, Athens, 22083 Highway 72 E, Suite J, Athens, AL, 35613 (New Business) – Lisa Brooks, Revenue Officer 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 Fire Department – Chief James Hand B. Resolution to approve travel/education expenses for personnel of the Mayor’s Office – Mayor Marks C. Resolution to approve travel expenses for personnel of the Customer Accounts Department – Beth Clem, Customer Accounts Manager D. Resolution to reappoint David Malone to the Lincoln/Bridgeforth Advisory Park Committee for a six-year term, expiring on September 30th, 2030 – Council President Pro Tem Lucas E. Resolution to approve the purchase of one 2024 Ford Expedition SUV for the Gas Services Department – Braxton Guinn, Gas Services Director F. Resolution to approve the purchase of one Ford F-350 Crew Cab Truck Chassis with Service Body for the Electric Department – Blair Davis, Electric Department Manager G. Resolution to approve the purchase of one 25 ft low profile trailer for the Electric Department – Blair Davis, Electric Department Manager REGULAR MEETING H. Ordinance to exempt certain “covered items” from the municipal sales and use tax during the last weekend of February, 2025, as authorized by Act 2012-256, generally referred to as the State Severe Weather Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday Legislation – Annette Barnes-Threet, City Clerk I. Resolution to adopt an organizational chart for the Customer Accounts Department – Marsha Sloss, HR Director and Beth Clem, Customer Accounts Manager J. Resolution to adopt an organizational chart for the City Clerk/Treasurer Department – Marsha Sloss, HR Director and Annette Barnes-Three, City Clerk K. Resolution to adopt the job description of Assistant Revenue Officer for the City Clerk’s Office – Marsha Sloss, HR Director and Annette Barnes- Threet, City Clerk L. Ordinance to amend Ordinance Number 888 to add the job title of Assistant Revenue Officer for the City Clerk’s Office – Marsha Sloss, HR Director and Annette Barnes-Threet, City Clerk M. Resolution to enter into a service contract to convert existing permit software data for the Building Inspection Department – Erik Waddell, Chief Building Inspector N. Resolution to enter into a contract to purchase two plan review workstations for the Building Inspection Department – Erik Waddell, Chief Building Inspector O. Resolution to enter into a contract to purchase a plan review workstation for the Fire Department – Chief James Hand P. Resolution to enter into a contract to purchase CAD software for the Police Department – Chief Anthony Pressnell Q. Ordinance authorizing a license to JLB Capital, LLC concerning the Green Street public right-of-way – Michael Griffin, City Engineer and Shane Black, City Attorney R. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with Sain Associates to develop a comprehensive Safety Action Transportation Plan – Erin Tidwell, City Planner S. Resolution concerning an economic development project relating to Athens Alehouse – Mayor Marks and Shane Black, City Attorney T. Resolution concerning an economic development project relating to Ro’s Grille – Mayor Marks and Shane Black, City Attorney U. Resolution approving an economic development project relating to PBHG Athens Properties, LLC – Mayor Marks and Shane Black, City Attorney V. Ordinance concerning an economic development project relating to PBHB Athens Properties, LLC – Mayor Marks and Shane Black, City Attorney W. Resolution approving an economic development project relating to JHR Athens, LP and Gunnabel Athens, LLC – Mayor Marks and Shane Black, City Attorney X. Ordinance concerning an economic development project relating to JHR Athens Property, LP and Gunnabel Athens, LLC – Mayor Marks and Shane Black, City Attorney 14. READING OF PETITIONS, APPLICATIONS, COMPLAINTS, APPEALS, ETC. 15. ADJOURNMENT