City Council

NOVEMBER 25, 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: 11-4-2024 6. APPROVAL OF WORK SESSION MINUTES: 11-4-2024 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 Beaver Trap Liquor & Smoke, Inc., 22041 US Highway 72, Ste B, Athens, AL, 35613 – Lisa Brooks, Revenue Officer 12. PUBLIC REMARKS REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS 13. RESOLUTIONS, ORDINANCES, ORDERS AND OTHER BUSINESS . CONSENT CALENDAR A. Resolution to approve a “Restaurant Retail Beer & Wine on Premises” alcohol license for Bret-Kase, Inc., dba: Terranova’s Italian Restaurant, 100 Highway 31, S. Ste J, Athens, AL, 35611 – Lisa Brooks, Revenue Officer B. Resolution to approve travel/education expenses for Water Services  personnel – Jimmy Junkin, Director of Water Services C. Resolution to approve travel/education expenses for Human Resources personnel – Mayor Marks D. Resolution to approve travel/education expenses for Street Department personnel – Dolph Bradford, Streets Superintendent E. Resolution to set a public hearing for the regular meeting on December 16, 2024 to consider the request of the Planning and Zoning Department for various proposed amendments concerning Sections §9.2, §4.8, and §3.9.1 of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Athens as recommended by the Planning Commission – Erin Tidwell, City Planner F. Resolution to accept the resignation of Gina Garth from the City of Athens Planning Commission, effective December 31st, 2024 – Mayor Marks & Erin Tidwell, City Planner G. Resolution to appoint Anna Clem to the City of Athens Planning Commission to fulfill the term of Gina Garth, expiring on September 30th, 2028 – Mayor Marks & Erin Tidwell, City Planner H. Resolution to declare a vehicle and certain equipment as surplus and for disposal by public auction for the Fire Department – Chief James Hand I. Resolution to approve the purchase of a 2025 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 with utility body for the Gas Services Department – Braxton Guinn, Director of Gas Services J. Resolution to approve the purchase of a 2024 Chevrolet Colorado pickup truck for the Water Services Department – Jimmy Junkin, Director of Water Services K. Resolution to approve the purchase of two (2) 2025 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD chassis trucks for the Water Services Department – Jimmy Junkin, Director of Water Services L. Resolution to approve the purchase of two (2) service bed packages, Model 696-2-M 2025, for the Water Services Department – Jimmy Junkin, Director of Water Services M. Resolution to approve the purchase of a 8.5-foot by 17-foot equipment trailer for the Water Services Department – Jimmy Junkin, Director of Water Services N. Resolution to approve the purchase and installation of distribution system isolation valves by Water Services Group, LLC for the Water Services Department – Jimmy Junkin, Director of Water Services REGULAR MEETING O. Resolution approving an economic development project relating to Marathon Realty Corp. – Mayor Marks & Shane Black, City Attorney P. Ordinance concerning an economic development project relating to Marathon Realty Corp. – Mayor Marks & Shane Black, City Attorney Q. Resolution approving the purchase of a phone system – Dale Haymon, IT Director R. Ordinance concerning Fireworks – Chief James Hand & Shane Black, City Attorney S. Resolution concerning short term residential rentals and local lodging taxes – Mayor Marks & Shane Black, City Attorney T. Resolution to approve Change Order 1 to the original WWTP lagoon dredging contract with SEMS, Inc. – Jimmy Junkin, Director of Water Services U. Resolution to approve the purchase of two (2) AED’s for Public Works – Dolph Bradford, Streets Superintendent & Holly Hollman, Grants Admin. & Communications Specialist V. Resolution to approve travel/education expenses for Councilman Chris Seibert – Council President Lucas W. Ordinance annexing certain property owned by Haney, LTD – Erin Tidwell, City Planner X. Resolution to request an Attorney General opinion concerning the application of Building Codes – Mayor Marks & Shane Black, City Attorney Y. Resolution concerning an amendment to the joint fiber optic network agreement by and between the City of Athens and Limestone County, and the related work order for a fiber optic expansion project along Highway 99 – Hunter Allen, Assistant Director of Electric Services &  Dale Haymon, IT Director Z. Resolution to adopt an organizational chart for the Water Services Department – Jimmy Junkin, Director of Water Services & Marsha Sloss, HR Director AA. Resolution to adopt the job description of Process Treatment Superintendent for the Water Services Department – Jimmy Junkin, Director of Water Services & Marsha Sloss, HR Director BB. Ordinance amending Ordinance Number 888 to add the job title of Process Treatment Superintendent for the Water Services Department – Jimmy Junkin, Director of Water Services & Marsha Sloss, HR Director CC. Resolution to adopt a job description and organizational chart for the Mayor’s Office to establish the position of General Manager of Utilities – Mayor Marks and Marsha Sloss, HR Director DD. Ordinance amending Ordinance Number 888 to add the job title of General Manager of Utilities for the Mayor’s Office (FIRST READ ONLY) – Mayor Marks & Marsha Sloss, HR Director EE. Resolution authorizing additional measures to strengthen code enforcement activities related to residential overcrowding and other life safety issues – Erik Waddell, Chief Building Inspector & Marsha Sloss, HR Director FF. Ordinance amending Ordinance Number 888 to add the job title of Code Enforcement/Property Maintenance Officer for the Building Department – Erik Waddell, Chief Building Inspector & Marsha Sloss, HR Director 14. READING OF PETITIONS, APPLICATIONS, COMPLAINTS, APPEALS, ETC. 15. ADJOURNMENT