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Friday, December 10, 2010

2010-Dec-13 Mountain Brook City Council Meeting Agendas










MOUNTAIN BROOK CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
DECEMBER 13, 2010, 7:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBER OF CITY HALL LOCATED AT
56 CHURCH STREET, MOUNTAIN BROOK, AL 35213
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  1. Consideration: Resolution recognizing Chief Johnny Stanley who is retiring after more than 34 years of service with the City.
  2. Consideration: Resolution recognizing Captain Clayton Gilmore who is retiring after almost 36 years of service with the City.
  3. Channel 10 enhancements presentation by the Mountain Brook Chamber of Commerce.
  4. Approval of the minutes of the November 22, 2010 regular meeting of the City Council.
  5. Consideration: Resolution accepting the interior discovery condition assessment proposal submitted by Hixson Consultants, Inc., for the Fire Station 3.
  6. Consideration: Resolution accepting the professional service proposal submitted by InSite Engineering, LLC for their study of downstream drainage of the West Montcrest and Honeysuckle Lane culvert replacement.
  7. Consideration: Resolution accepting the professional service proposal submitted by Bhate Geosciences Corporation for asbestos abatement documentation services in connection with the municipal complex project.
  8. Consideration: Resolution authorizing the execution of E & D Concrete, LLC change order no. 1 totaling $4,928 with respect to the installation of the metal building at No. 8 Office Park Circle.
  9. Consideration: Resolution authorizing the execution of Murray Building Company change order no. 3 totaling $4,500 with respect to the renovations of Building No. 8 Office Park Circle.
  10. Consideration: Resolution authorizing the execution of The Morris Group change order no. totaling $9,533.72 with respect to the Watkins Branch Flood hazard Mitigation project culvert wall extension design changes.
  11. Consideration: Resolution authorizing the Chief of Police or his designee to destroy certain weapons, drug, and other evidence.
  12. Consideration: Resolution hereby accepting the proposal submitted by Taylor & Miree Construction for their relocation of the Police tactical building in consideration of $8,209.96.
  13. Consideration: Resolution hereby accepting the proposal submitted by Taylor & Miree Construction for their relocation of the Police radio tower in consideration of $7,150.
  14. Consideration: Resolution awarding the bid to Blackjack Horticulture, Inc. for [15-month] landscape maintenance for the Library and three commercial villages.
  15. Consideration: Resolution authorizing installation of a street light at 4208 Harper’s Ferry Road.
  16. Consideration: Resolution authorizing installation of a street light at 3632 Ridgeview Drive East (Memory Lane side).
  17. Public hearing to consider and ordinance rezoning the City-owned property located at 11 Oak Street, 35213 from Professional to Local Business District.
  18. Consideration: Ordinance providing for a stop sign on Oakdale Road at its intersection with Oakdale Drive.
  19. Other business.
  20. Adjourn.

MOUNTAIN BROOK CITY COUNCIL PRE-MEETING AGENDA
DECEMBER 13, 2010, 5:15 P.M.
MAIN CONFERENCE ROOM OF CITY HALL LOCATED AT
56 CHURCH STREET, MOUNTAIN BROOK, AL 35213
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  1. Traffic light request at Euclid Avenue and Peachtree Road – Chief Stanley.
  2. Three-way stop request at Warrington Road and Northcoate – Chief Stanley.
  3. Glencoe Drive traffic issues – Chief Stanley.
  4. Move Update – Brian Moore.
  5. Municipal Complex Update: a) Budget Update, b) Temporary cell tower site on Vine Street – Brian Moore
  6. Iberia Bank site and parking plan for Euclid Avenue and Church Street location – Hank Long.
  7. MAX Transit Update – Richard Goldstein.
  8. Amendments to Tower Site lease at the municipal complex – Whit Colvin.
  9. Executive session.

Friday, November 19, 2010

2010-Nov-22 Mountain Brook City Council Meeting Agendas












MOUNTAIN BROOK CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
NOVEMBER 22, 2010, 7:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBER OF CITY HALL LOCATED AT
56 CHURCH STREET, MOUNTAIN BROOK, AL 35213
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  1. Approval of the minutes of the November 8, 2010 regular meeting of the City Council.
  2. Consideration: Resolution awarding the bid for bonded moving services and authorizing the execution of a work order for same with respect to the relocation of the municipal complex operations to its temporary locations at Building No. 8 Office Park Circle and 3928 Montclair Road.
  3. Consideration: Resolution accepting the professional services proposal for the testing and special inspections required in connection with the construction of the new municipal complex.
  4. Consideration: Resolution accepting the professional service proposal for the preparation of a hydraulic report with respect to the proposed drainage on Shades Creek Parkway to be prepared in accordance with Alabama Department of Transportation specifications.
  5. Consideration: Resolution accepting the professional service proposal for structural engineering services with respect to an elevated walk at the Highway 280 overpass and concrete box over which the sidewalk will be constructed.
  6. Consideration: Ordinance providing for a stop sign on Oakdale Road at its intersection with Oakdale Drive.
  7. Other business.
  8. Adjourn.
MOUNTAIN BROOK CITY COUNCIL PRE-MEETING AGENDA
NOVEMBER 22, 2010, 6:00 P.M.
MAIN CONFERENCE ROOM OF CITY HALL LOCATED AT
56 CHURCH STREET, MOUNTAIN BROOK, AL 35213
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  1. Street light requests at: 1) 4208 Harper’s Ferry Road and 2) Memory Lane (both for new sidewalks) – Sam Gaston.
  2. Parks/Recreation building update – Brian Moore of Brasfield-Gorrie.
  3. Friday, December 24th and Monday, December 27th as Christmas holidays for employees – Sam Gaston.
  4. Parking Committee recommendations – Dana Hazen.
  5. Tree Commission applicant - Bill Warren, Chairman of the Tree Commission.
  6. Cancellation of contracts due to the move of the municipal complex - Sam Gaston.

Friday, November 5, 2010

2010-Nov-8 Mountain Brook City Council Meeting Agendas











MOUNTAIN BROOK CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
NOVEMBER 8, 2010, 7:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBER OF CITY HALL LOCATED AT
56 CHURCH STREET, MOUNTAIN BROOK, AL 35213
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  1. Resolution expressing gratitude to John Robert (Bob) Moody for his service on the City Council.
  2. Approval of the minutes of the October 25, 2010 regular meeting of the City Council.
  3. Approval of the minutes of the November 1, 2010 organizational meeting of the City Council.
  4. Consideration: Resolution setting a public hearing for December 13, 2010 at 7 p.m. to consider an ordinance rezoning the property located at 11 Oak Street from Professional to Local Business District as recommended by the Planning Commission.
  5. Consideration: Resolution ratifying the execution of a Service Agreement with InLine for their provision of a 3mb 911 backup circuit connecting Station No. 3 to No. 8 Office Park Circle (this cost will be offset by the elimination/transfer of three (3) 1Fb ring down circuits currently utilized by the Fire Department).
  6. Consideration: Resolution approving the [Office] conditional use application submitted by Dungan Nequette Architects for the property located at 2020 Cahaba Road in English Village (formerly the Village Wine Market) zoned Local Business.
  7. Consideration: Resolution authorizing the execution of a change order in the amount of $12,727.05 with respect to the Watkins Brook Flood Hazard Mitigation Project – Contract No. 2 between the City and Rast Construction for the 75 foot sanitary sewer extension along Culver Road.
  8. Consideration: Resolution approving certain change orders with respect to the Building No. 8 Office Park Circle improvements being performed by Murray Building Company, Inc. pursuant to the bid and contract awarded/authorized by Resolution No. 10-082 adopted May 24, 2010.
  9. Consideration: Resolution approving the extension of time until November 12, 2010 for The Morris Group to continue working on the Regions Bank.
  10. Public hearing to consider a resolution amending the Mixed Use Development Plan for the property located at 1930 Cahaba Road in English Village (Rabiee property/old Zeitz Motors site) regarding changing the conditional uses that were established pursuant to Resolution No. 01-242 adopted on February 26, 2001 to allow any use permitted in the Local Business district (Section 129-192 of the Mountain Brook City Code).
  11. Consideration: Ordinance providing for a stop sign on Memory Brook Circle at its intersection with Memory Brook Lane.
  12. Public hearing to consider an ordinance amending Sec. 129-557 of the City Code, namely the Crestline Village map with respect to changing the building frontage type from “primary frontage” to “secondary frontage” along the southeast block of Memory Court (abutting the dry cleaning establishment).
  13. Other business.
  14. Adjourn.
MOUNTAIN BROOK CITY COUNCIL PRE-MEETING AGENDA
NOVEMBER 8, 2010, 6:00 P.M.
MAIN CONFERENCE ROOM OF CITY HALL
56 CHURCH STREET, MOUNTAIN BROOK, AL 35213
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  1. Request for improvement of two (2) traffic islands on Woodhill Road– Louise Wrinkle and Helen Drennen.
  2. Update on road closings and utility relocations for Municipal Complex project – Wes Taylor of Taylor & Miree Construction.
  3. Recommendation for the Oakdale Drive and Oakdale Road intersection – Chief Stanley.
  4. Iberia Bank site for Euclid Avenue/Church Street - Hank Long.

Friday, October 22, 2010

2010-Oct-25 Mountain Brook City Council Meeting Agendas












MOUNTAIN BROOK CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
OCTOBER 25, 2010, 7:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBER OF CITY HALL LOCATED AT
56 CHURCH STREET, MOUNTAIN BROOK, AL 35213
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  1. Steven Wallace, candidate for Jefferson County Circuit Judge (Place 24), to address the Mayor and City Council.
  2. Announcement: The City Council will conduct its organizational meeting on November 1, at 8:30 a.m. in the Council Chamber of City Hall at 56 Church Street, Mountain Brook, AL 35213.
  3. Approval of the minutes of the October 11, 2010 regular meeting of the City Council.
  4. Consideration: Resolution reappointing Philip C. Jackson, Jr. to the Finance Committee (term of office to end October 23, 2014).
  5. Consideration: Resolution appointing a member to the Mountain Brook Board of Education to fill the unexpired term of Dr. Eli Capilouto.
  6. Consideration: Resolution approving the [service] conditional use application submitted by Mountain Brook Cleaners for the ground floor at 2 Dexter Avenue (below Mafiozas) presently zoned local business.
  7. Consideration: Resolution accepting the proposal submitted by American Video & Alarm, Inc. to relocate/install the electric door strikes and video equipment for the Police Department at their temporary offices.
  8. Consideration: Resolution authorizing the [estimated] expenditure of $6,000 for the relocation by the Birmingham Water Works Board of an 8 inch water main at Culver Road and Cahaba Road in conjunction with the FEMA flood hazard mitigation project.
  9. Consideration: Resolution approving the [service] conditional use application submitted by Grand Jete (retail and fitness studio) at 2008 Cahaba Road presently zoned local business.
  10. Consideration: Resolution authorizing the Mayor to submit a revised project (HMP 1549-0166) budget and change in scope of work with respect to the Zoo Branch Culvert and to request an increase in the Federal award to a maximum of 75% of the total project cost.
  11. Consideration: Resolution accepting the professional service proposal submitted by Walter Schoel Engineering Company, Inc. with respect to their reworking the flood profiles without the Zoo Branch Culvert and the Letter of Map revision for the flood maps with respect to the Watkins Branch Flood Hazard Mitigation Project (HMP 1549-0166).
  12. Consideration: Resolution authorizing the execution of utility easement with Alabama Power Company in conjunction with the municipal complex project.
  13. Consideration: Resolution awarding the bid for the purchase and installation of a metal building at No. 8 Office Park to house the fire truck at the temporary offices.
  14. Consideration: Ordinance lowering the speed limit on Office Park Circle and Office Park Drive from 30 miles per hour to 20 miles per hour and providing for punishment for violations thereof.
  15. Other business.
  16. Adjourn.

MOUNTAIN BROOK CITY COUNCIL PRE-MEETING AGENDA

OCTOBER 25, 2010, 7:00 P.M.

COUNCIL CHAMBER OF CITY HALL LOCATED AT

56 CHURCH STREET, MOUNTAIN BROOK, AL 35213

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  1. Core Values Statement – Sam Gaston.
  2. United Way Incentives - Dana Hazen.
  3. Dates/Locations for Council meetings at school locations – Steven Boone.
  4. Police Department recommendation regarding “Stop” sign on Memory Brook Circle at Memory Lane.
  5. Request by the Police Department to spend $9,135.40 on [unbudgeted] in-car camera system accessories from court costs accumulated by the Jefferson County District Attorney restricted for law enforcement purposes.
  6. Request by The Morris Group to continue working on the Regions Bank culvert project until November 15th - Brian Moore & Whit Colvin.
  7. Terms of the extended warranty for the concrete floor at the new Park Board building (information is expected to be distributed by e-mail prior to the meeting on Monday) – Whit Colvin.

Friday, October 8, 2010

2010-Oct-11 Mountain Brook City Council Meeting Agendas












MOUNTAIN BROOK CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
OCTOBER 11, 2010, 7:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBER OF CITY HALL LOCATED AT
56 CHURCH STREET, MOUNTAIN BROOK, AL 35213
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  1. Agnes Chappell, candidate for Jefferson County circuit judge (Place 20), to address the Mayor and City Council.
  2. Announcement: The next meeting of the City Council shall be at ____ a.m. to canvass the results of the October 5, 2010 run-off election.
  3. Approval of the minutes of the September 27, 2010 regular meeting of the City Council.
  4. Consideration: Resolution reappointing Robert B. Aland to the Emmet O’Neal Library Board (term of office to end September 30, 2014).
  5. Consideration: Resolution reappointing Philip C. Jackson, Jr. to the Finance Committee (term of office to end October 23, 2014).
  6. Consideration: Resolution reappointing Jane Hutcheson “Pinkie” Chace to the Park and Recreation Board (term of office to end October 24, 2015).
  7. Consideration: Resolution recommending the issuance of an 040- Retail Beer (on or off premises) and an 060 – Retail Table Wine (on or off premises) licenses to Bambinellis, LLC located at 2031 Cahaba Road, 35233.
  8. Consideration: Resolution authorizing the execution of the following service agreements: a) Mountain Brook Chamber of Commerce, b) Exceptional Foundation, c) Alabama Symphonic Association, d) Birmingham Botanical Society, e) Jefferson County Council on Aging (Meals on Wheels), f) Birmingham Museum of Art, g) Alabama Veterans’ Memorial Foundation, h) Jefferson County Historical Commission, i) The McWane Center.
  9. Consideration: Resolution authorizing Marcus Cable of Alabama, L.L.C., a Delaware limited liability company and successor to Marcus Cable of Alabama, L.P. (dba\ Charter Communications) to continue operating said cable system under the same terms and conditions as specified in Ordinance No. 1302 until January 12, 2011.
  10. Consideration: Resolution accepting change-order no. 1 totaling $19,673.41 regarding the contract (no. 2) between the City and Rast Construction with respect to the Watkins Brook Flood Hazard Mitigation project.
  11. Consideration: Resolution authorizing the execution of a sewer easement (as illustrated in the map exhibit) with respect to the relocation of sanitary sewer lines in conjunction with the municipal complex construction project.
  12. Consideration: Resolution authorizing the execution of an agreement with KPS for their assistance in updating the City’s subdivision regulations.
  13. Consideration: Resolution setting a public hearing for November 8, 2010 at 7 p.m. to consider a proposal to amend by resolution the Mixed Use Development Plan for the property located at 1930 Cahaba Road in English Village (Rabiee property/old Zeitz Motors site) regarding changing the conditional uses that were established pursuant to Resolution No. 01-242 adopted on February 26, 2001 to allow any use permitted in the Local Business district (Section 129-192 of the Mountain Brook City Code).
  14. Consideration: Resolution authorizing the execution of an agreement with 911Consult, Inc. for their relocation and reconnection of the City’s E-911 lines and facilities to Building No. 8 Office Park.
  15. Consideration: Resolution authorizing the execution of an agreement with Ryan Public Safety Dispatch, Inc. for their relocation and reconnection of the City’s computer-aided dispatch system to Building No. 8 Office Park.
  16. Consideration: Resolution accepting the proposal submitted by Birmingham Two Way Wireless Communications for their relocation and reconnection of the City’s AT&T radio circuit system to Building No. 8 Office Park.
  17. Consideration: Resolution accepting the proposal submitted by Network Communication, Inc. for voice/data cabling for the temporary offices located at Building No. 8 Office Park and 3928 Montclair Road.
  18. Consideration: Resolution setting a public hearing for November 8, 2010 at 7 p.m. to consider an ordinance amending Sec. 129-557 of the City Code, namely the Crestline Village map with respect to changing the building frontage type from “primary frontage” to “secondary frontage” along the southeast block of Memory Court (abutting the dry cleaning establishment).
  19. Consideration: Ordinance lowering the speed limit on Office Park Drive and Office Park Circle from 30 miles per hour to 20 miles per hour and providing for punishment for violations thereof.
  20. Other business.
  21. Adjourn.
MOUNTAIN BROOK CITY COUNCIL PRE-MEETING AGENDA
OCTOBER 11, 2010, 5:45 P.M.
MAIN CONFERENCE ROOM OF CITY HALL LOCATED AT
56 CHURCH STREET, MOUNTAIN BROOK, AL 35213
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  1. MAX Transit Survey results – Richard Goldstein of the MAX Transit Advisory Committee.
  2. Statement of Core Values – Sam Gaston.
  3. Amendments to Alcohol and Drug Testing Policy – Claire Puckett.
  4. Extended warranty from Cooper Construction Company Building on Parks/Recreation Building due to cracks in slab – Jim Cooper of Cooper Construction Company.
  5. Request by The Morris Group to extend their work on the Regions Bank culvert and Montevallo Road bridge project from November 1st to November 15th – Brian Moore of Brasfield & Gorrie.
  6. Bringing Government to the People by scheduling City Council meetings at school locations beginning in January - Billy Pritchard.
  7. United Way campaign incentives - Dana Hazen, City-Wide Coordinator for 2010-2011 Campaign.
  8. Executive Session.

City Seeks Sealed Bids for Bonded Moving Services

The City of Mountain Brook, Alabama is currently soliciting bids for bonded moving services for the office contents located at 56 Church Street, 100 Hoyt Lane, and 100 Tibbet Street. On October 20, 2010 at 10a.m., there will be a mandatory pre-bid walk-through of the existing facilities to view the contents to be moved and the new offices. To obtain a bid package, please contact Doris Kenny at 205/802-3800 Monday through Friday between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.

Steven Boone, City Clerk
205/802-3825

Wednesday, October 6, 2010

Starting Oct. 11, 2010, water line relocation near Western Supermarket

Beginning on OCTOBER 11 Rast Construction in conjunction with the Birmingham Water Works Board will begin a water line relocation project in your area. The work will be located in Montevallo Road adjacent to the Western supermarket, and it will be performed at night between the hours of 7:00 PM and 4:00 AM. During the hours of construction Montevallo Road will be closed down to one lane of travel, and all traffic will be flagged.

CONTACT INFORMATION
If a problem should occur as a result of our work, please contact Rast Construction Inc. at one of the following numbers.

Brad Stevens 205-368-5400
Mark Henderson 205-937-7664
Rast Construction 205-942-6888

Friday, September 24, 2010

2010-Sep-27 Mountain Brook City Council Meeting Agendas











MOUNTAIN BROOK CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
SEPTEMBER 27, 2010, 7:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBER OF CITY HALL LOCATED AT
56 CHURCH STREET, MOUNTAIN BROOK, AL 35213
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  1. Introduction of the 2010-2011 Leadership Mountain Brook class.
  2. Presentation: Mountain Brook Chamber of Commerce Economic Development (4-minute) video presentation.
  3. Announcement: Mayoral [re]appointment of Harold Doss to the Planning Commission (term to end October 1, 2016).
  4. Approval of the minutes of the September 13, 2010 regular meeting of the City Council.
  5. Consideration: Resolution recommending the issuance of an 011- Lounge Retail Liquor – Class II (Package) license to The Tobacco Leaf, LLC located at 253 Country Club Park, 35213.
  6. Consideration: Resolution adopting the Social Media Policy of the City.
  7. Consideration: Resolution awarding the bid and authoring the execution of an agreement for the purchase and installation of the voice-over-internet protocol telephone system and authorizing the purchase of switches and other equipment (off of the PACA Bid Contract) related to the telephone and data network systems.
  8. Consideration: Resolution authorizing the execution of a construction contract with Taylor & Miree Construction, Inc. with respect to the municipal complex (bid awarded September 13, 2010, Resolution No. 10-154) and authorizing the execution of a sales tax agency agreement related thereto.
  9. Consideration: Resolution authorizing the execution of a construction contract with Murray Building Co., Inc. for the renovations of the temporary leased offices located at Building No. 8, Office Park Circle (bid awarded May 24, 2010, Resolution No. 10-082) and authorizing the execution of a sales tax agency agreement related thereto.
  10. Consideration: Resolution authorizing the execution of an amendment to the lease agreement between the City and Longleaf Realty Capital Partners, LLC with respect to the installation of fiber optic facilities/conduit to serve the office building located at 3928 Montclair Road the cost of which is to be paid by the City (required for the temporary relocation of City Hall during the municipal complex construction project).
  11. Public hearing to consider a resolution adopting the City’s fiscal 2011 budget.
  12. Consideration: Ordinance prohibiting parking along Cambridge and Watkins Roads on weekdays during specified school drop-off and pick-up times and provide for punishment for violations thereof.
  13. Other business.
  14. Adjourn.

MOUNTAIN BROOK CITY COUNCIL PRE-MEETING AGENDA
SEPTEMBER 27, 2010, 5:15 P.M.
MAIN CONFERENCE ROOM OF CITY HALL LOCATED AT
56 CHURCH STREET, MOUNTAIN BROOK, AL 35213

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  1. Update on cable TV franchise renewal with Charter Communications and AT&T – Carl Johnson.
  2. Municipal Complex project update and timeline– Brian Moore and Bill Williams.
  3. Utility relocation costs for the municipal complex project – Brian Moore of Brasfield Gorrie.
  4. Contract with Brasfield Gorrie for construction management services for the municipal complex project.
  5. Request by Mountain Brook Chamber of Commerce to “carry-over” funds from FY-2010 to FY-2011 for their advertising campaign – Suzan Doidge.
  6. Traffic issues/requests for the west side of Office Park – Chief Stanley.
  7. Bill of Sale and Disclosure Agreement for sale of our retired police dog – Chief Stanley.
  8. Proposal by Sain Associates for review of traffic operations at Oakdale Drive and Oakdale Road – Chief Stanley.
  9. Cross Ridge/Memory Triangle traffic review – Scott Cothron of Sain Associates.
  10. Creation of Payroll Specialist for the Finance Department – Steve Boone.
  11. Request by Slade Blackwell and Janie Evans to place a decorative street light on Watkins Road, replacing a short, wood pole, just east of the Watkins Road bridge – Slade Blackwell.
  12. Contract with Baird Construction for sanitary sewer line relocation for the Memory Lane sidewalk project – Nimrod Long of Nimrod Long and Associates.

Friday, September 10, 2010

2010-Sep-13 Mountain Brook City Council Meeting Agendas










MOUNTAIN BROOK CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
SEPTEMBER 13, 2010, 7:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBER OF CITY HALL LOCATED AT
56 CHURCH STREET, MOUNTAIN BROOK, AL 35213
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  1. Julie Palmer, candidate for Jefferson County Circuit Judge (Place 20), to address the Mayor and City Council.
  2. Virginia Meigs, candidate for Jefferson County Circuit Judge (Place 12), to address the Mayor and City Council.
  3. Approval of the minutes of the August 23, 2010 regular meeting of the City Council.
  4. Approval of the minutes of the August 31, 2010 special meeting [election canvass] of the City Council.
  5. Consideration: Resolution reappointing Phillip E. Black to the BZA (term to end September 13, 2013.
  6. Consideration: Resolution setting the employees’ and retirees’ monthly premiums for medical insurance effective October 1, 2010.
  7. With respect to the Jemison Trail/Shades Creek Greenway sidewalk project (No. STPBH-CN10()): a). Consideration: Resolution approving the project and authorizing the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) to proceed with grading, drainage, paving, and otherwise improving and construction of said project in accordance with the plans and affirming the City’s agreement to maintain all crossroads and service devices with respect to said project. b). Consideration: Resolution authorizing the execution of an agreement with ALDOT for ALDOT’s installation and the City’s maintenance of traffic control signals with respect to said project.
  8. Consideration: Resolution authorizing the execution of the letter of authorization for the relocation of the water facilities that are in conflict with the proposed Montevallo Road Bridge project ($44,065.00).
  9. Consideration: Resolution authorizing the execution/renewal of a contract with Park Rite for their operation of the fee-basis public parking lot in English Village (lower lot).
  10. Consideration: Resolution authorizing the execution of an agreement with Walter Schoel Engineering for annual inspections of the storm water detention ponds constructed on the zoo property in conjunction with the Watkins Brook Flood Hazard Mitigation Project.
  11. Consideration: Resolution approving a [service] conditional use application for the property located at 36 Church Street [local business district].
  12. Other business.
  13. Adjourn.

MOUNTAIN BROOK CITY COUNCIL PRE-MEETING AGENDA
SEPTEMBER 13, 2010, 5:30 P.M.
MAIN CONFERENCE ROOM OF CITY HALL LOCATED AT
56 CHURCH STREET, MOUNTAIN BROOK, AL 35213
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  1. Facebook and Twitter policy for the City – Steve Boone.
  2. Municipal Complex bids – Brian Moore of Brasfield Gorrie.
  3. Request by Sirote and Permutt on behalf of Evson for an amended contract or separate agreement with The Morris Group for additional work in the ongoing Regions Bank Culvert – Steve Brickman of Sirote and Permutt.
  4. Request for City to advertise on 97.7 “The Peach” radio station during Mountain Brook High School football broadcasts - Ellis Stewart of 97.7 “The Peach”.
  5. Extend “No Parking” along Cambridge Road from Watkins Road to Heathermore Road during school drop-off and pick-up hours – Chief Stanley.
  6. Mountain Brook Athletic Association to present their plans for improvements at the High School Athletic Complex –Greg Ritchey and Paul Sparks.
  7. Revised traffic study/recommendations for the Memory Triangle and Cross Ridge area – Scott Cothron of Sain Associates.
  8. Memory Lane sidewalk pedestrian crossing signals – Scott Cothron of Sain Associates.

Friday, August 20, 2010

2010-Aug-23 Mountain Brook City Council Meeting Agendas








MOUNTAIN BROOK CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
AUGUST 23, 2010, 7:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBER OF CITY HALL LOCATED AT
56 CHURCH STREET, MOUNTAIN BROOK, AL 35213
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  1. Theo Lawson, candidate for Jefferson County District Attorney, to address the Mayor and City Council.
  2. Approval of the minutes of the August 9, 2010 regular meeting of the City Council.
  3. Consideration: Resolution amending the fiscal 2010 budget.
  4. Consideration: Resolution appointing Sally Legg to the Village Design Review Committee, to serve without compensation through August 23, 2013.
  5. Consideration: Resolution authorizing the extension of the landscape maintenance agreement (Landscape Services, Inc.) with respect to the municipal complex grounds.
  6. Consideration: Resolution awarding the bid for track loader repairs for the Public Works department.
  7. Consideration: Resolution awarding the bid for the purchase of in-car cameras for the Police Department.
  8. Other business.
  9. Adjourn.
MOUNTAIN BROOK CITY COUNCIL PRE-MEETING AGENDA
AUGUST 23, 2010, 6:15 P.M.
MAIN CONFERENCE ROOM OF CITY HALL LOCATED AT
56 CHURCH STREET, MOUNTAIN BROOK, AL 35213
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  1. Statement of Core Values for employees – Sam Gaston.
  2. Request by Nimrod Long & Associates for additional fees of $2,500 for Phase 6 of the Mountain Brook Walkway/Sidewalk program – Nimrod Long of Nimrod Long & Associates.
  3. Plaque for the Memory Lane sidewalks – Nimrod Long of Nimrod Long & Associates.
  4. Conditional Use approval for Southern States Bank located at 7 Office Park Drive – Dana Hazen.
  5. Agreement with Alabama Gas Corporation for relocation of their facilities at the Montevallo Road bridge and along Cahaba Road between Chester Road and South Chester Road. This is in regard to the Watkins Brook Flood Mitigation project – Brian Moore of Brasfield & Gorrie.
  6. Proposed restaurant and fire code issues at old Browdy’s location in Mountain Brook Village Shopping Center – Bill Warren.
  7. Executive Session.

Friday, August 6, 2010

2010-Aug-9 Mountain Brook City Council Meeting Agendas










MOUNTAIN BROOK CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
AUGUST 9, 2010, 7:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBER OF CITY HALL LOCATED AT
56 CHURCH STREET, MOUNTAIN BROOK, AL 35213
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  1. Approval of the minutes of the July 26, 2010 regular meeting of the City Council.
  2. Consideration: Resolution reappointing William J. Hereford to the Board of Zoning Adjustment to serve a second term without compensation through August 9, 2013.
  3. Consideration: Resolution authorizing the displaying at the Locksley Fire Station from September 1-9, 2010 of two (2) temporary signs and two (2) banners advertising flu shots.
  4. Consideration: Resolution approving the sidewalk permit application submitted by Tracy’s Restaurant located at 75 Church Street to allow the use of umbrellas for their outdoor tables subject to their execution of a hold harmless agreement.
  5. Consideration: Resolution awarding the bid for the Mountain Brook Village Trail System (Project No. STPTE-TE08(918))-Memory Lane sidewalk construction project and authorize the execution of a construction agreement for same.
  6. Consideration: Resolution awarding the bid for the Watkins Creek Bridge widening for pedestrian crossing (Project No. STMTE-TE09(922)) construction project and authorize the execution of a construction agreement for same.
  7. Consideration: Resolution authorizing the payment of $200,000 to the City of Mountain Brook Section 115 Trust for future retiree medical premiums.
  8. Consideration: Resolution 1) appointing poll workers for the August 24, 2010 municipal election, 2) authorizing the amount of compensation to be paid to said poll workers for their service, and 3) authorizing an additional payment for any poll workers who attend a training session conducted by Jefferson County officials.
  9. Public hearing to consider an ordinance annexing the property located at 2600 Cherokee Road.
  10. Public hearing to consider an ordinance annexing the property located at 2604 Cherokee Road.
  11. Other business.
  12. Adjourn.

MOUNTAIN BROOK CITY COUNCIL PRE-MEETING AGENDA
AUGUST 9, 2010, 6:00 P.M.
MAIN CONFERENCE ROOM OF CITY HALL LOCATED AT
56 CHURCH STREET, MOUNTAIN BROOK, AL 35213

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  1. Conditional Use approval for Escape: A Therapeutic Day Spa, located at 17 Dexter Avenue – Dana Hazen.
  2. Contract with Birmingham Engineering & Construction Consultants, Inc. for special inspections and geotech monitoring for the Watkins Brook Flood Mitigation Project contracts #2 and #3 – Brian Moore of Brasfield and Gorrie.
  3. Proposal by SMW Engineering to survey and prepare easement/plat documents for the Thornhill Road drainage project – Sam Gaston.

Friday, July 23, 2010

2010-Jul-26 City Council Meeting Agendas










MOUNTAIN BROOK CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
JULY 26, 2010, 7:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBER OF CITY HALL LOCATED AT
56 CHURCH STREET, MOUNTAIN BROOK, AL 35213
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  1. James Crego with the Jefferson-Blount-St. Clair Mental Health Authority to address the Mayor and City Council regarding its 2011 budget request.
  2. Approval of the minutes of the July 12, 2010 regular meeting of the City Council.
  3. Consideration: Resolution recognizing Lt. Donna Mason-Smith upon her retirement from the Fire Department.
  4. Consideration: Resolution appointing a supernumerary member to the BZA to fill the unexpired term of Griffin Lassiter.
  5. Consideration: Resolution declaring certain property surplus and authorizing its sale at public Internet auction.
  6. Consideration: Resolution authorizing the Alabama Department of Transportation to proceed with Phase 6 of the Village Walkway System (CMAQ-9802(921)) and authoring the City to maintain all surrounding crossroads and grade separations.
  7. Other business.
  8. Adjourn.
MOUNTAIN BROOK CITY COUNCIL PRE-MEETING AGENDA
JULY 26, 2010, 5:45 P.M.
CONFERENCE ROOM IN CITY HALL LOCATED AT
56 CHURCH STREET, MOUNTAIN BROOK, AL 35213
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  1. Fence/parking situation at Public Works facility and Rathmall Park – Eddy Tate and Skip Brock.
  2. Drainage issues on Thornhill Road – Norman Jetmundsen.
  3. Kids One Transport budget request – Karen Peterslin.
  4. Proposal by Schoel Engineering for review/assistance for the Lane Parke project drainage.
  5. Request by the Emmet O’Neal Library to purchase three (3) Touch2Play units using projected FY-2010 budget surplus – Sue DeBrecht.
  6. Repairs to track loader at Public Works – Eddy Tate and Darren Davis.

Thursday, July 8, 2010

2010-Jul-12 Council Meeting Agendas







MOUNTAIN BROOK CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
JULY 12, 2010, 7:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBER OF CITY HALL LOCATED AT
56 CHURCH STREET, MOUNTAIN BROOK, AL 35213
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  1. Brandon Falls, candidate for re-election to the office of Jefferson County District Attorney, to address the Mayor and City Council.
  2. Consideration: Resolution expressing gratitude to Thomas C. Clark, Jr., for his service on the Finance Committee.
  3. Approval of the minutes of the: a) May 24, 2010 regular meeting of the City Council (pending Avo/Dram resolution), b) June 10, 2010 special meeting of the City Council, c) June 14, 2010 special meeting of the City Council, d) June 14, 2010 regular meeting of the City Council, e) June 28, 2010 regular meeting of the City Council, and f) June 29, 2010 special meeting of the City Council.
  4. Consideration: Resolution appointing a new member to the Finance Committee.
  5. Consideration: Resolution authorizing the execution of a special construction agreement with AT&T with respect to their raising the cable for the new bridge on Montevallo Road crossing Watkins Creek.
  6. Consideration: Resolution authorizing Marcus Cable of Alabama, L.L.C., a Delaware limited liability company and successor to Marcus Cable of Alabama, L.P. (dba\ Charter Communications) to continue operating said cable system under the same terms and conditions as specified in Ordinance No. 1302 until October 12, 2010.
  7. Public hearing to consider a resolution amending the Planned Unit Development (PUD) development plan of the Cove at Overton (Ordinance Nos. 1700 and 1701 and Resolution No. 06-172).
  8. Consideration: Resolution authorizing the waiver of all building permit fees for the following municipal projects: 1) Watkins Road bridge widening construction project, 2) Memory Lane sidewalk construction project, and 3) installation of the protective overhead cover for the playground equipment located at the Athletic Complex
  9. Public hearing to consider the following ordinances rezoning certain properties in the City: a) 1810-Lockerbie Land Company, Inc., 28-16-3-0-8.004 and 28-16-3-0-11.009, Section 16, Township 18 South, Range 2 West, Jefferson County, Alabama, Residence A, b) 1811-George Lynn, 28-16-3-0-10-RR-2, 2712 Lockerbie Circle-A, Estate, c) George Lynn, 28-16-3-0-10-RR-2, 2712 Lockerbie Circle-B, Estate, d) 1812-Judith Suttle, 28-16-3-0-35-RR-2, 119 Queensbury Crescent, Clustered Residential, e) 1813-William Bailey and Bonnie S. Bailey, 28-16-3-0-33-RR-1, 127 Queensbury Crescent, Clustered Residential, f) 1814-Robert and Jill Luckie, 28-16-3-0-26-RR-2, 137 Queensbury Crescent, Clustered Residential, g) 1815-Leighton C. Parnell, III as Trustee under the Mary Sue Parnell Qualified Personal Residence Trust, 28-16-4-2-4.01-RR-1, 312 Easton Circle, Clustered Residential, h) 1816-N. Thomas and Alice Williams, 28-16-4-2-36-RR-1, 3895 Lockerbie Drive, Residence A, and i) 1817-William and Deborah Denson, 28-16-4-2-35-RR-1, 3891 Lockerbie Drive, Residence A
  10. Other business.
  11. Adjourn.
MOUNTAIN BROOK CITY COUNCIL PRE-MEETING AGENDA
JULY 12, 2010, ____ P.M.
CONFERENCE ROOM IN CITY HALL LOCATED AT
56 CHURCH STREET, MOUNTAIN BROOK, AL 35213
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  1. Three-way stop request for Spring Valley Road and Mill Springs Road.
  2. Traffic study for Memory Triangle and Cross Ridge Road – Scott Cothron of Sain Associates.
  3. MAX transit survey – Richard Goldstein and Anne Luckie Cobb.
  4. Proposed sale of Cahaba Village by Bayer Properties and request for Council approval of said sale.

Friday, June 25, 2010

2010-Jun-28 City Council Meeting Agendas








MOUNTAIN BROOK CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
JUNE 28, 2010, 7:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBER OF CITY HALL LOCATED AT
56 CHURCH STREET,
MOUNTAIN BROOK, AL 35213
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  1. Consideration: Resolution authorizing the City’s participation in the 2010 Sales Tax Holiday, beginning at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, August 6, 2010, and ending at twelve midnight on Sunday, August 8, 2010, whereby the City of Mountain Brook will exempt certain school supplies, computers, and clothing from municipal sales or use tax in conformance with the time period, terms and conditions, and definitions as provided for the “State of Alabama Sales Tax Holiday”.
  2. Consideration: Resolution accepting permanent drainage easements and temporary construction easements from a) Brook Manor Partners, LLC and b) Mountain Brook City Board of Education both related to the Watkins Branch Flood Hazard Mitigation Project.
  3. Consideration: Resolution(s) authorizing the execution of sales tax agency agreements with the a) Rast Construction, Inc., and b) The Morris Group, Inc. both with respect to the Watkins Branch Flood Hazard Mitigation Project.
  4. Consideration: Resolution authorizing the execution of an agreement with Birmingham Zoo, Inc.
  5. Consideration: Ordinance amending Sec. 6-109 of the City Code with respect to fines imposed for violations of the City’s [dog] leash law.
  6. Consideration of an ordinance rezoning approximately twenty-seven acres of property within the City of Mountain Brook, Alabama, located at the intersection of Lane Park Road and Culver Road in Mountain Brook Village (2700-2717 Culver Road, 2629 Cahaba Road and 2525 Park Lane Court, North, 35223) from Local Business District and Residence D District to Planned Unit Development District, to amend the zoning ordinance and map of the City of Mountain Brook accordingly, and to modify the Building and Development Regulating Plan for Mountain Brook Village to reflect the changes resulting from the rezoning.
  7. Other business.
  8. Adjourn.
MOUNTAIN BROOK CITY COUNCIL PRE-MEETING AGENDA
JUNE 28, 2010, 5:30 P.M.
MAIN CONFERENCE ROOM LOCATED AT
56 CHURCH STREET,
MOUNTAIN BROOK, AL 35213
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  1. Proposed MAX survey of Mountain Brook residents – Richard Goldstein, MAX Transit Advisory Committee, and Anne Luckie Cobb.
  2. Request that the City consider an ordinance banning texting while driving – Ms. Pat Rice.
  3. Protest of the decision to allow Avo/Dram to open for lunch service – Banks Robertson.
  4. Conditional Use approval for a Pilates studio at 2911 – 2913 Cahaba Road in Mountain Brook Village – Dana Hazen.
  5. Drainage problems on Thornhill Road – Norman Jetmundsen.

2010-Jun-25 Special Meeting Agenda

MOUNTAIN BROOK CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA
JUNE 25, 2010, 4:30 P.M.
CONFERENCE ROOM OF CITY HALL LOCATED AT
56 CHURCH STREET,
MOUNTAIN BROOK, AL 35213
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  1. Consideration: Resolution accepting permanent drainage easements and temporary construction easements from Evson, Inc. with respect to the Watkins Branch Flood Hazard Mitigation Project and authorize the execution of a construction agreement related thereto.

  2. Consideration: Resolution authorizing the execution of a special construction agreement with AT&T Southeast for their transfer of cable to a new pole in order to remove the old pole at 2717 Culver Road in connection with the Watkins Branch Flood Hazard Mitigation Project.

  3. Consideration: Resolution granting a temporary suspension of the 21 days per calendar year limitation that banners may be displayed for special events as provided for in §121-8(2) of the City’s sign ordinance with respect to all property located in Mountain Brook Villages area, where such suspension shall run for the duration of the Watkins Branch Flood Hazard Mitigation Project.

  4. Other business.

  5. Adjourn.

Friday, June 11, 2010

2010-Jun-14 Mountain Brook City Council Agendas









MOUNTAIN BROOK CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA
JUNE 14, 2010, 7:30 A.M.
CONFERENCE ROOM LOCATED AT
56 CHURCH STREET, MOUNTAIN BROOK, AL 35213
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  1. Consideration: Resolution accepting and authorizing the execution of Change Order No. 1 with respect to Contract 3 [Regions culvert replacement and Montevallo Road bridge replacement] between the City and The Morris Group, Inc.
  2. Other business.
  3. Adjourn.

MOUNTAIN BROOK CITY COUNCIL PRE-MEETING AGENDA
JUNE 14, 2010, 4:45 P.M.
MOUNTAIN BROOK JUNIOR HIGH CAFETERIA
205 OVERBROOK ROAD, MOUNTAIN BROOK, AL 35213
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  1. Finance Committee appointment – Jesse Vogtle.
  2. Sain proposal to study pedestrian operations and safety at the intersection of Cross Ridge Road and Country Club Road – Scott Cothron.

MOUNTAIN BROOK CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
JUNE 14, 2010, 5:30 P.M.
AUDITORIUM AT MOUNTAIN BROOK JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
205 OVERBROOK ROAD, MOUNTAIN BROOK, AL 35213
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  1. Judge Nichole (“Nikki) Still, democratic candidate for Jefferson County Circuit Judge, Place No. 17, to address the Mayor and Council.
  2. Consideration: Resolution recommending to the ABC Board the issuance of an 040 – Retail Beer (On or Off Premises) and an 060 – Retail Table Wine (On or Off Premises) to Books-A-Million (dba Joe Muggs) located at 2037 Cahaba Road in English Village.
  3. Consideration: Resolution authorizing the purchase and installation of a ferric chloride injection system for the waste water treatment facility at the high school and authorize the certain other improvements designed to optimize the system’s performance.
  4. Consideration: Resolution authorizing the abatement of the sign permit application fee for the public garden adjacent to the Emmet O’Neal Library.
  5. Consideration: Resolution authorizing the City Manager to offer continuing medical coverage to eligible employees (namely 20 years of City service at any age or 10 years of City service for ages 60 and over) who elect to retire between August 1, 2010 and May 1, 2010.
  6. Consideration: Resolution setting a public hearing for July 12, 2010 to consider a resolution amending the Planned Unit Development (PUD) development plan of the Cove at Overton (Ordinance Nos. 1700 and 1701 and Resolution No. 06-172).
  7. Consideration: Resolution setting a public hearing for July 12, 2010 to consider and ordinance rezoning the following properties: a) PC1810, Lockerbie Land Company, Inc., 28-16-3-0-8.004 and 28-16-3-0-11.009, Section 16, Township 18 South, Range 2 West, Jefferson County, Alabama, Residence A; b) PC1811, George Lynn, 28-16-3-0-10-RR-2, 2712 Lockerbie Circle, Estate; c) PC1812, Judith Suttle, 28-16-3-0-35-RR-2, 119 Queensbury Crescent, Clustered Residential; d) PC1813, William Bailey and Bonnie S. Bailey, 28-16-3-0-33-RR-1, 127 Queensbury Crescent, Clustered Residential; e) PC1814, Robert and Jill Luckie, 28-16-3-0-26-RR-2, 137 Queensbury Crescent, Clustered Residential; f) PC1815, Leighton C. Parnell, III as Trustee under the Mary Sue Parnell Qualified Personal Residence Trust, 28-16-4-2-4.01-RR-1, 312 Easton Circle, Residence A; g) PC1815, Leighton C. Parnell, III as Trustee under the Mary Sue Parnell Qualified Personal Residence Trust 28-16-4-2-4.01-RR-1, 312 Easton Circle, Residence A; h) PC1816, N. Thomas and Alice Williams, 28-16-4-2-36-RR-1, 3895 Lockerbie Drive, Residence A; i) PC1817, William and Deborah Denson, 28-16-4-2-35-RR-1, 3891 Lockerbie Drive, Residence A
  8. Consideration: Ordinance amending Sec. 6-109 of the City Code with respect to fines imposed for violations of the City’s [dog] leash law.
  9. Public hearing: Consideration of an ordinance rezoning approximately twenty-seven acres of property within the City of Mountain Brook, Alabama, located at the intersection of Lane Park Road and Culver Road in Mountain Brook Village (2700-2717 Culver Road, 2629 Cahaba Road and 2525 Park Lane Court, North, 35223) from Local Business District and Residence D District to Planned Unit Development District, to amend the zoning ordinance and map of the City of Mountain Brook accordingly, and to modify the Building and Development Regulating Plan for Mountain Brook Village to reflect the changes resulting from the rezoning
  10. Other business.
  11. Adjourn.

Wednesday, June 9, 2010

2010-Jun-10 Mountain Brook City Council Special Meeting Agenda








MOUNTAIN BROOK CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA
JUNE 10, 2010, 5:30 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBER LOCATED AT
56 CHURCH STREET, MOUNTAIN BROOK, AL 35213
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  1. Consideration: Resolution authorizing the execution of a Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (CFDA No. 97.039) State-Subgrantee Disaster Assistance Agreement with respect to the ongoing Watkins Branch flood hazard mitigation project.
  2. Consideration: Resolution awarding the bids for Contracts 2 [Cahaba Road culvert] and 3 [Regions culvert replacement and Montevallo Road bridge replacement] of the Watkins Branch Flood Hazard Mitigation project and authorize the execution of contracts related thereto.
  3. Consideration: Resolution accepting and authorizing the execution of Change Order No. 1 with respect to Contract 3 [Regions culvert replacement and Montevallo Road bridge replacement] between the City and The Morris Group, Inc.
  4. Other business.
  5. Adjourn.

Friday, May 21, 2010

2010-May-24 Mountain Brook City Council Meeting Agendas







MOUNTAIN BROOK CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
MAY 24, 2010, 7:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBER LOCATED AT
56 CHURCH STREET, MOUNTAIN BROOK, AL 35213
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  1. Phillip Bahakel, candidate for Place 20, Circuit Judge of Jefferson County to address the Mayor and City Council.
  2. Proclamation recognizing Crestline Elementary School Principal Mike Melvin.
  3. Presentation by the Mountain Brook Board of Education.
  4. Approval of the minutes of the May 10, 2010, regular meeting of the City Council.
  5. Consideration: Resolution authorizing a travel advance in the amount of $455 to Battalion Chief Christopher Mullins for his attendance at the Alabama Association of Fire Chiefs’ Annual Leadership Conference in Orange Beach, AL from June 27-30, 2010.
  6. Consideration: Resolution awarding the bid for the renovations to the temporary leased offices located at Building 8, Office Park Circle and authorizing the execution of contracts related thereto.
  7. Announcement: The next meeting of the City Council shall be on June 14, 2010 at 5:30 p.m. and will be held in the auditorium of Mountain Brook Junior High School located at 205 Overbrook Road, Mountain Brook, AL 35213.
  8. Other business.
  9. Adjourn.
MOUNTAIN BROOK CITY COUNCIL PRE-MEETING AGENDA
MAY 24, 2010, 5:30 P.M.
MAIN CONFERENCE ROOM LOCATED AT
56 CHURCH STREET, MOUNTAIN BROOK, AL 35213
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  1. Mr. Richard Cohn to address the City Council to request an increase in fines for violating the leash law.
  2. Conditional use approval for 32 Degrees, a yogurt bar, located at the Piggly-Wiggly Shopping Center in Crestline Village – Dana Hazen.
  3. Conditional use approval for a sandwich shop located at 2913 Cahaba Road in Mountain Brook Village – Dana Hazen.
  4. Financial procedures for use of City’s American Express Card – Steve Boone.
  5. Support for completion of the Northern Beltline –Mayor Oden.
  6. Rules of conduct for the Lane Parke project public hearing.
  7. Birmingham Zoo appropriation – Virginia Smith and Claire Puckett.
  8. AVO/DRAM request to open for lunch – Charlie Beavers.
  9. Executive Session.

Friday, May 7, 2010

2010-May-10 Mountain Brook City Council Agendas







MOUNTAIN BROOK CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
MAY 10, 2010, 7:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBER LOCATED AT CITY HALL,
56 CHURCH STREET, MOUNTAIN BROOK, AL 35213

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  1. Lee Leslie, candidate for Place 20, Circuit Judge of Jefferson County to address the Mayor and City Council.
  2. Approval of the minutes of the April 26, 2010, regular meeting of the City Council.
  3. Consideration: Resolution reappointing Jane Menendez to the Mountain Brook Board of Education (term to expire April 11, 2015).
  4. Consideration: Resolution authorizing the execution of a contract for election services with the Jefferson County Commission with respect to the August 24, 2010 municipal election.
  5. Consideration: Resolution recommending to the State of Alabama, Alcoholic Beverage Control Board, the issuance [transfer] of the 020 – Restaurant Retail Liquor license to Steven Luther, LLC (dba\ Fire) located at 212 Country Club Park in Crestline Village.
  6. Consideration: Resolution authorizing the execution of a construction oversight service agreement with Brasfield & Gorrie with respect to the FEMA Watkins Brook Flood Hazard Mitigation Project.
  7. Consideration: Resolution awarding the 2010 street paving bid and authorize the execution of a contract related thereto.
  8. Consideration: Resolution authorizing travel advances to David Pennington and Clint Clark in the amount of $300 each for their attendance at the National Emergency Vehicle Technician Training Academy, May 17-21, 2010 in Daytona Beach, Florida.
  9. Consideration: Resolution setting a public hearing for June 14, 2010 to consider an ordinance rezoning the Western Supermarkets shopping center and Park Lane Apartment properties in Mountain Brook Village in conjunction with the proposed Lane Parke development and approve the development plan.
  10. Consideration: Resolution awarding the wide area network (WAN) bid to AT&T, being the lowest and best bid, and authorizing the execution of a contract with AT&T for its installation of said telecommunication facilities at the City’s leased office spaces required for the temporary relocation of the City Hall and public safety functions in connection with the construction of the new municipal complex.
  11. Consideration: Resolution recommending to the State of Alabama, Alcoholic Beverage Control Board, the issuance of a Special Events Retail License (Not to Exceed 7 Days) to the exclusive alcohol vendor [to be determined] for the Legends of Motor Sports Indy Event to be held in Mountain Brook Village on May 20, 2010 and authorize the execution of the related space use agreement.
  12. Consideration: Resolution approving the requested increase in construction planning personnel expenses from $35,000 to $47,485 with respect to the services provided by Brasfield & Gorrie for the FEMA Watkins Branch Flood Hazard Mitigation Project as previously authorized by Resolution No. 09-165.
  13. Other business.
  14. Adjourn.
MOUNTAIN BROOK CITY COUNCIL PRE-MEETING AGENDA
MAY 10, 2010, 6:15 P.M.
MAIN CONFERENCE ROOM LOCATED AT CITY HALL,
56 CHURCH STREET, MOUNTAIN BROOK, AL 35213
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  1. Fiscal 2011 budget schedule.
  2. Revised U. S. Highway 280 resolution – Virginia Smith and Bob Moody.
  3. Indy Car event update for May 20th – Mayor and Bob Moody.
  4. American Express corporate card for City use – Steven Boone.

Friday, April 23, 2010

2010-Apr-26 Mountain Brook City Council Meeting Agendas










MOUNTAIN BROOK CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
APRIL 26, 2010, 7:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBER LOCATED AT
56 CHURCH STREET, MOUNTAIN BROOK, AL 35213
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  1. Approval of the minutes of the April 12, 2010, regular meeting of the City Council.
  2. Consideration: Resolution authorizing the execution of a memorandum of understanding between the City and Mountain Brook Board of Education with respect to the City’s financial commitment for the capital improvements at the high school campus (supersedes Resolution No. 10-029).
  3. Consideration: Resolution authorizing the extension of the landscape maintenance agreement with respect to the municipal complex grounds.
  4. Consideration: Resolution accepting a permanent construction easement from Slade and Sally Blackwell, 2501 Watkins Road, for sidewalk construction.
  5. Consideration: Resolution authorizing the execution of an agreement whereby the City will pay for the electrical repairs of the decorative street light located in the right-of-way at 2908 Fairway Drive and the homeowner shall pay for the electrical service to operate said street light.
  6. Consideration: Resolution authorizing the execution of a service agreement between the City and Jefferson County Historical Commission for consideration totaling $1,000.
  7. Consideration: Resolution authorizing the execution of a service agreement between the City and Alabama Veterans’ Memorial Park for consideration totaling $1,000.
  8. Consideration: Resolution recommending to the State of Alabama, Alcoholic Beverage Control Board, the issuance of a Special Events Retail License (Not to Exceed 7 Days) to Janet Robinson in conjunction with the Legends of Motor Sports Indy Event to be held in Mountain Brook Village on May 20, 2010.
  9. Consideration: Ordinance lowering the speed limit of Woodclift Circle to 20 miles per hour and provide for punishment for speeding violations thereon.
  10. Other business.
  11. Adjourn.
MOUNTAIN BROOK CITY COUNCIL PRE-MEETING AGENDA
APRIL 26, 2010, 7:00 P.M.
MAIN CONFERENCE ROOM LOCATED AT
56 CHURCH STREET, MOUNTAIN BROOK, AL 35213
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  1. Cherie Greenberg of Harper’s Salon in Mountain Brook Village to address the City Council concerning the 2-hour parking limit.
  2. Recommendation from the Police Department to prohibit left turns onto Country Club Road at the west end of the Memory Triangle – Chief Stanley.
  3. Phase II-B bids for the Watkins Branch Flood Mitigation project. – Ty Kicklighter of Schoel Engineering.
  4. Proposed restroom facility at Overton Park – Carey Hollingsworth of the Parks Board.
  5. Resolution supporting alleviating traffic congestion on U.S. Highway 280 and supporting the US Highway 280/I-459 interchange improvements – Virginia Smith.
  6. Request by the Birmingham Business Alliance for support of continuing study of U.S. Highway 280 congestion mitigation – Mayor Oden.
  7. Iberia Bank conditional use approval for site at Euclid Avenue and Church Street – Dana Hazen.
  8. Conditional use approval for The Amy Murphy Studio (private vocal instructions) located at 2709 Cahaba Road – Dana Hazen.
  9. Request by Avo/Dram to open for lunch – Charlie Beavers.

Friday, April 9, 2010

2010-Apr-12 Mountain Brook City Council Agendas







MOUNTAIN BROOK CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
APRIL 12, 2010, 7:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBER LOCATED AT
56 CHURCH STREET, MOUNTAIN BROOK, AL 35213
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  1. Agnes Chappell, candidate for Place 20, Circuit Judge of Jefferson County to address the Mayor and City Council.
  2. Consideration: Resolution expressing gratitude to Maves Youngblood for her service on the Tree Commission.
  3. Consideration: Resolution appointing Ruth Mears to the Tree Commission, to serve without compensation through April 12, 2013.
  4. Approval of the minutes of the March 22, 2010, regular meeting of the City Council.
  5. Approval of the minutes of the March 26, 2010, City Council work session.
  6. Consideration: Resolution authorizing the execution of a construction agreement between the City and the Alabama Department of Transportation for the Jemison Trail/Shades Creek Greenway connection (project STPBH-CN10).
  7. Consideration: Resolution authorizing Marcus Cable of Alabama, L.L.C., a Delaware limited liability company and successor to Marcus Cable of Alabama, L.P. (dba\ Charter Communications) to continue operating said cable system until July 13, 2010 under the same terms and conditions as specified in Ordinance No. 1302 .
  8. Consideration: Resolution authorizing the contract renewal with Waste Management for garbage, trash and recycling service.
  9. Consideration: Resolution accepting the execution of a professional service proposal submitted by Bhate Geosciences for geotechnical testing and reporting in conjunction with the Shades Creek Parkway sidewalk project in consideration of $4,940.
  10. Consideration: Resolution accepting a construction easement from Slade and Sally Blackwell on Watkins Road for sidewalk construction.
  11. Other business.
  12. Adjourn.
MOUNTAIN BROOK CITY COUNCIL PRE-MEETING AGENDA
APRIL 12, 2010, 5:00 P.M.
MAIN CONFERENCE ROOM LOCATED AT
56 CHURCH STREET, MOUNTAIN BROOK, AL 35213
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  1. John Harrison of Schoel Engineering to discuss with the Council the recommended construction schedule of Phase IIB of the Watkins Branch Flood Mitigation project.
  2. Chamber of Commerce Semi-Annual Report – Suzan Doidge.
  3. Extend contract with Landscape Services for maintenance of three villages, Library and municipal complex for 3-4 months due to possibility of new municipal complex – Sam Gaston.
  4. Provided lighting to stone columns and decorative street light located at: a) Old Leeds/Cherokee Road, b) Cherokee Road/Highway 280, c) Old Leeds/Beechwood Road, and d) Old decorative street light at 2908 Fairway Drive
  5. Proposal to install new fence and handrails at leased parking lots in English Village – Bob Moody.
  6. Community Garden proposal by Library for space located across the street from the Library – Sue Murrell and Billy Angell.
  7. Big Read program at the Library – Katie Moellering.
  8. Request by the Library to hang a temporary banner for one week to advertise their Summer Reading Kick-Off - Sue Murrell.
  9. Amended Memorandum of Understanding with the Mountain Brook Board of Education for the Athletic Complex.
  10. Approval of Access Covenant with Board of Education for new Parks/Recreation building.
  11. Jim Snow, owner of the Green Door Vitamins and Health Food Store in Mountain Brook Village, to address the City Council concerning the Police Department issuing speeding tickets to his customers.
  12. Iberia Bank conditional use approval for location at Euclid Avenue and Church Street.
  13. West Cherokee Road annexation requests (2).
  14. Funding requests ($1,000 each) to the Jefferson County Historical Commission and Veterans Memorial Park – Mayor Oden.
  15. Proposed Addendum to Agreements with contractors – Carl Johnson.
  16. Proposed leases for temporary office space for City Hall, Police Station and Fire Station #1 relocation – Bill Pradat.

Friday, March 19, 2010

2010-Mar-22 City Council Agendas







MOUNTAIN BROOK CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
MARCH 22, 2010, 7:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBER LOCATED AT 56 CHURCH STREET
MOUNTAIN BROOK, AL 35213
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  1. Denise Pomeroy, candidate for Place 23, Circuit Judge of Jefferson County to address the Mayor and City Council.
  2. Approval of the minutes of the March 8, 2010, regular meeting of the City Council.
  3. Consideration: Resolution accepting the architectural fee adjustment proposal in the amount of $40,000 for utility relocation in connection with the municipal complex project.
  4. Consideration: Resolution appointing Troy Rhone to the Tree Commission, to serve without compensation through March 22, 2013.
  5. Consideration: Resolution recommending the issuance of an 040 - Retail Beer (On or Off Premises) and an 060 - Retail Table Wine (On or Off Premises) licenses to S and P Restaurant Group, Inc., (dba\ Nothing But Noodles) located at 2800 Cahaba Village Plaza, Suite 140.
  6. Consideration: Resolution amending the fiscal 2010 budget as follows: a) Reclassify the School Resource Officer Special Revenue Fund (533) to the General Fund (100) for financial reporting purposes, b) budget for the purchase of an additional ambulance authorized for purchase in 2010 by Resolution No. 10-024, and c) record a state grant in the amount of $5,000 to be used for public safety purposes and increasePolice and Fire communications expenses by $2,500 each for equipment to be bought from said grant proceeds.
  7. Consideration: Resolution authorizing the execution of sales tax agency agreement between the City and Jim Cooper Construction Company, Inc. with respect to the Park & Recreation building project.
  8. Consideration: Resolution authorizing the execution of sales tax agency agreement between the City and H. N. Donahoo Contracting Company, Inc. with respect to the Park & Recreation building project.
  9. Consideration: Resolution authorizing the execution of an [amended] agreement between the City and Mr. James Lewis with respect to the brick wall and column repair on Overton Road at its intersection with Locksley Drive.
  10. Consideration: Resolution authorizing the execution of a 3-year Auxiliary Audit Agreement between the City and PRA Government Services, LLC s/b/a RDS for tax and license auditing services.
  11. Consideration: Resolution accepting the professional service proposal submitted by Walter Schoel Engineering Company, Inc., for consulting services with respect to the planned municipal complex.
  12. Consideration: Ordinance amending Chapter 26, Sections 226 and 227, Article VII, of the City Code with respect to the business license code.
  13. Presentation: Citizen’s to Save Highway 280.
  14. Other business.
  15. Adjourn.

MOUNTAIN BROOK CITY COUNCIL PRE-MEETING AGENDA
MARCH 22, 2010, 5:30 P.M.
CITY MANAGER'S CONFERENCE TROOM LOCATED AT 56 CHURCH STREET
MOUNTAIN BROOK, AL 35213
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  1. MAX Transit Advisory Committee update – Richard Goldstein.
  2. Renewal of contract with Waste Management for 3 years for garbage, trash, recycling and leaf pick-up services – Terry White of Waste Management.
  3. Door-to-Door Solicitation Ordinance amendments and Business License Code amendments – Samantha Smith and Steve Boone.
  4. Campaign office conditional use for 2721 Cahaba Road (Avo Building) – Dana Hazen
  5. Proposed construction plans and public meeting schedule for Phase IIB of the Watkins Branch Flood Mitigation project – Jim Lehe.
  6. Iberia Bank conditional use approval for 100 Euclid Avenue (Harvest Glen site) – Dana Hazen.
  7. Historical marker for The Old Mill – Mayor Oden.
  8. Funding for the Jefferson County Historical Commission – Mayor Oden.
  9. House Bill 404 related to Council-Manager form of government for Class 6 Cities – Mayor Oden.
  10. Executive Session.

Friday, March 5, 2010

2010-Mar-8 City Council Meeting Agendas









MOUNTAIN BROOK CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
MARCH 8, 2010, 7:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBER LOCATED AT
56 CHURCH STREET, MOUNTAIN BROOK, AL 35213
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  1. Recognition of the Policeman and Firefighter of the Year.
  2. Approval of the minutes of the February 22, 2010, regular meeting of the City Council.
  3. Consideration: Resolution authorizing the execution of a HIPAA Business Associate Agreement between the City and American Behavioral in order to ensure compliance with applicable Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act.
  4. Consideration: Resolution appointing a special prosecutor for a municipal court case due to a conflict of interest by the City Prosecutor.
  5. Consideration: Resolution approving the temporary, conditional [office] use application submitted by Slade Blackwell, 2721 Cahaba Road in Mountain Brook Village (Local Business District), with said condition use approval to run from March 8, 2010 until November 30, 2010.
  6. Other business.
  7. Adjourn.
MOUNTAIN BROOK CITY COUNCIL PRE-MEETING AGENDA
MARCH 8, 2010, 5:45 P.M.
CITY MANAGER'S CONFERENCE ROOM LOCATED AT
56 CHURCH STREET, MOUNTAIN BROOK, AL 35213
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  1. Executive Session.
  2. Library banners plan/option — Sue Murrell.
  3. Funding request by the Jefferson County Historical Commission — Mayor Oden and Linda Nelson.ADEM Recycling Grant application for a cooperative, county-wide expansion of recycling in Jefferson County — Michael J. Churchman, Executive Director of the Alabama Environmental Council.
  4. Door-to-Door Solicitation Ordinance amendments — Carl Johnson.
  5. Street paving list for 2010 — Sam Gaston.
  6. House Bill 404 related to Council-Manager form of government for Class 6 cities — Mayor Oden.

Friday, February 19, 2010

2010-Feb-22 City Council meeting agendas







MOUNTAIN BROOK CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
FEBRUARY 22, 2010, 7:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBER LOCATED AT
56 CHURCH STREET,MOUNTAIN BROOK, AL 35213
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1. Approval of the minutes of the February 8, 2010, regular meeting of the City Council.

2. Arbor Week Proclamation.

3. Alabama Marriage Month Proclamation.

4. Consideration: Resolution reappointing Turner Williams as municipal judge with a term of office expiring March 1, 2012.

5. Consideration: Resolution reappointing Pete Johnson as municipal judge with a term of office expiring March 1, 2012.

6. Consideration: Resolution awarding the Fire Transport bid.

7. Consideration: Resolution authorizing the City Manager to submit, on behalf of the City, a NPDES application and $820 fee to ADEM with respect to the Watkins Brook Phase II project.

8. Consideration: Resolution authorizing the execution of a professional service contract with Bhate Geosciences for boring and soil tests in connection with Phase 6 of the City’s Village Walkway construction project.

9. Consideration: Resolution approving change order no. 2 to allow C. S. Beatty Construction additional time to complete fencing around Zoo ponds.

10. Consideration: Resolution authorizing the execution of an agreement with Walter Schoel Engineering and C. S. Beatty Construction for sewer line repairs in conjunction with the Watkins Branch Flood Mitigation project (change order no. 3).

11. Consideration: Resolution authorizing the execution of a “Memorandum of Understanding Between the City of Mountain Brook and the Mountain Brook Board of Education” with respect to the City’s $2.2 million maximum financial participation in the Board’s high school campus capital improvement project.

12. Other business.

13. Adjourn.


MOUNTAIN BROOK CITY COUNCIL PRE-MEETING AGENDA
FEBRUARY 22, 2010, 6:00 P.M.
CITY MANAGER'S CONFERENCE ROOM LOCATED AT
56 CHURCH STREET,MOUNTAIN BROOK, AL 35213
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1. Appointment to MAX Transit Advisory Committee - Richard Goldstein.

2. Plans to rebuild subdivision walls/columns at Overton/Locksley-Mack McKinney.

3. Proceed with bids on the new municipal complex? Mayor Oden and Virginia Smith.~

Friday, February 5, 2010

2010-Feb-8 City Council meeting agendas








MOUNTAIN BROOK CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
FEBRUARY 8, 2010, 7:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBER LOCATED AT
56 CHURCH STREET,MOUNTAIN BROOK, AL 35213
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  1. Presentation of the City’s audited financial statements as of and for the year ended September 30, 2009 by Carr, Riggs & Ingram.
  2. Approval of the minutes of the January 25, 2010, regular meeting of the City Council.
  3. Consideration: Resolution reappointing Lynn Ritchie to the Village Design Review Committee, to serve without compensation, through January 12, 2013.
  4. Consideration: Resolution authorizing the execution of an addendum to the workers’ compensation claims service agreement between the City and Hill Administrative Services, Inc.
  5. Consideration: Resolution assenting to the name change as requested by The Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities Heath Care Authority of Jefferson County, Inc. (the new name of the nonprofit organization shall hereafter be “The Jefferson County Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Authority, Inc).”
  6. Consideration: Resolution authorizing the execution of an ambulance service billing contract.
  7. Consideration: Resolution accepting two (2) temporary, construction and grading easements in the alley behind the Police garage in conjunction with the planned municipal complex project.
  8. Consideration: Resolution accepting the professional service proposal submitted by Gallet & Associates, Inc. for subsurface exploration in conjunction with the proposed new drainage culvert for the Watkins Brook channel improvements.
  9. Consideration: Resolution declaring certain personal property surplus and authorizing its sale at public Internet auction.
  10. Consideration: Resolution authorizing the total payment in the amount of $5,300 in consideration of the construction materials testing as described in the proposal accepted and authorized by the City Council as evidenced by their adoption of Resolution No. 09-156 on October 15, 2009.
  11. Consideration: Resolution approving the building design and [office] conditional use application submitted by Galloway & Somerville for the Vine Street property.
  12. Consideration: Resolution authorizing the execution of a professional service contract with Bhate Environmental for asbestos tests of the municipal complex.
  13. Other business.
  14. Adjourn.
MOUNTAIN BROOK CITY COUNCIL PRE-MEETING AGENDA
FEBRUARY 8, 2010, 5:45 P.M.
MAIN CONFERENCE ROOM LOCATED AT
56 CHURCH STREET,MOUNTAIN BROOK, AL 35213
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  1. Door-to-Door Solicitation Ordinance Amendments — Carl Johnson.
  2. Bids for new Parks/Recreation facility and overflow parking at the High School Athletic Complex and contact with Brasfield and Gorrie, LLC for this project.
  3. Contract with Goodwyn, Mills and Cawood for construction testing services for the Parks/Recreation facility project.
  4. Requested handicapped parking space on Oak Street — Sam Gaston.

Friday, January 22, 2010

2010-Jan-25 City Council meeting agendas





MOUNTAIN BROOK CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
JANUARY 25, 2010, 7:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBER LOCATED AT 56 CHURCH STREET, MOUNTAIN BROOK, AL 35213
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  1. Consideration: Resolution honoring Battalion Chief Harry T. Mays upon his retirement from the City.
  2. Approval of the minutes of the January 11, 2010, regular meeting of the City Council
  3. Consideration: Resolution awarding the bid for the purchase and installation of a computer server.
  4. Other business.
  5. Adjourn.


MOUNTAIN BROOK CITY COUNCIL PRE-MEETING AGENDA
JANUARY 25, 2010, 6:00 P.M. MAIN CONFERENCE ROOM LOCATED AT 56 CHURCH STREET, MOUNTAIN BROOK, AL 35213

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  1. Conditional use approval for Daniel George Restaurant to open for lunch on Culver Road in Mountain Brook Village – Dana Hazen. (This item may be added to the formal agenda.)
  2. Traffic island beautification project on Mountain Park Circle and contract with Gardens by Griffin – Katherine Brinkley. (This item may be added to the formal agenda.)
  3. Additional handicapped parking space on Oak Street – Sam Gaston.
  4. Contract with Bhate Geosciences Corporation for Phase I Environmental Site Assessment for the municipal complex – Brian Moore with Brasfield & Gorrie. (This item may be added to the formal agenda.)
  5. Discussion of proposed design of Galloway/Somerville office on Vine Street – Whit Colvin.