WEEK OF JUNE 1, 2008 — Meetings, updates & events
WEEK OF JUNE 1, 2008
AUBURN WATER WORKS DROUGHT PLAN & RATES
Water Works Board Implements Drought Management Plan and Temporary Rates
ALABAMA WATER WATCH ANNUAL PICNIC (re-registration needed)
The AWW picnic registrations have been lost, so if you had registered for the AWW Annual Picnic next month, please re-register via this link: https://aww.auburn.edu/calendar
Courtsey of Pat Byington’s BEN / BAMA Environmental News: www.BamaNews.com
Waterfootprint.com - We have all seen those websites calculating your carbon footprint. Check out this new site which measures your “water footprint”. Visit http://www.waterfootprint.com.
ART EXHIBIT THROUGH AUG. 23 – AUBURN COLLECTS: IMPRINTING THE SOUTH
Held at AU’s Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art http://jcsm.auburn.edu/index
The exhibition, “Auburn Collects: Imprinting the South: Works on Paper from the Collection of Lynn Barstis Williams and Stephen J. Goldfarb,” is presented as a part of the museum’s continuing Auburn Collects series, features works on paper that reflect the culture, economy and landscape of the South. Images include landmarks such as mountain and shore, picturesque cities such as Charleston and New Orleans, scenes of cotton and tobacco farming, logging and the steel industry as well as depictions of religion and recreation. Former AU library faculty member Lynn Barstis Williams began collecting these images for research. Her book, “Imprinting the South: Southern Printmakers and Their Images of the Region, 1920s-1940s,” was published in 2007. To read the news release, see http://wireeagle.auburn.edu
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SUNDAY, JUNE 1, 5:00 - 7:00 pm —YOGA SEMINAR
Held in the AU Chapel. Free.
AU’s Yoga Club and the Auburn chapter of the Art of
Living Foundation will present two free seminars on “Secrets of Breath”. The seminars will feature a demonstration of unique breathing and Yoga exercises and meditation techniques to drastically improve one’s energy level, increase mental focus and reduce stress. University students, faculty, staff and administrators are welcome to attend any one of these events. For more information, contact Gautham Jeppu, president of the Yoga Club, jeppugp@auburn.edu; Michael Klein, community coordinator of
the Art of Living Foundation chapter, kleinmj@bellsouth.net; or Srikanta Rao, advisor and area coordinator, raoams_2000@yahoo.com.
MONDAY, JUNE 2, 8:00 am – ALABAMA BOARD OF LICENSURE FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS AND LAND SURVEYORS
Held at 100 N Union Street # 382, Mont. Regular meeting; open to all.
TUESDAY, JUNE 3, 3:00 pm – OPELIKA MAIN STREET FARMER’S MARKET
Held each Tuesday throughout summer along South Railroad Avenue between 8th and 9th Street, Opelika.
If you are a grower and would like to participate, contact Opelika Main Street at 745-0466.
TUESDAY, JUNE 3, 5:15 pm – AUBURN PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD
Held at the Dean Road Rec Center. Open to all.TUESDAY, JUNE 3 — OPELIKA CITY COUNCIL
6:30 pm – work session / 7:00 pm – regular meeting
Held at 204 S. 7th St, Opelika. Open to all.
Agenda:Â www.opelika.org
Work session agenda includes:
6:30     (1) - a. Ordinance amending Personnel Policy Manual, various paragraphs in Section 10Â
6:35     (2) - a. Request to advertise, rezoning 63 acres, DeBartalo property on Gateway Dr., from PUD to C2, GC1.Â
6:40     (3) - a. Request to advertise for a public hearing on the CDBG Action plan for FY2009.
6:45     (4) - a. General updates
6:50Â Â Â Â Â (5) -Â Discuss/review CM agenda items of 6/03/08
Remarks by Mayor; General business; Bids; Resolutions; Ordinances; Board AppointmentsÂ
6:55     (6) - Discussion: New / Old Business - a. Board appointments; b. Other City business.
Regular meeting agenda includes:
5)Â Â READING OF MINUTES Â –Â Â May 20th, 2008
6)Â Â UNFINISHED BUSINESS
7)Â Â REMARKS BY THE MAYOR -Â Gary Fuller
1. Proclamation for Lion Tamers Family Fun Day – presented by President Teel.
8)Â Â CITIZENS COMMUNICATIONS - (Limit comments to five minutes or less)
9)Â Â REPORT OF DISBURSEMENTS
10) COMMITTEE REPORTS
11) GENERAL BUSINESS –Request from Mainstreet for a special First Friday in June celebrating OHS Spring Sports.
12) AWARDING OF BIDS - (By Resolution) - Â Shirley Washington
13)Â RESOLUTIONS - Â Guy Gunter
1. Demolition at 106 E. Johnson Avenue. – TABLED.
2. Request by Envision Opelika for a Downtown architectural study. – TABLED.
3.  South Alabama Mutual Assistance Agreement through local EMA.
4. Authorizing redemption of G.O. School Warrants, Series 1996.
14) ORDINANCES –   Guy Gunter. 15) APPOINTMENTS. 16) ADJOURN
TUESDAY, JUNE 3 — AUBURN CITY COUNCIL
6:55 pm — Committee of the Whole / 7:00 pm – Regular meeting
Held in the council chambers, 141 N. Ross St. Open to all.
Agenda & full packet:Â www.auburnalabama.org/agenda
Regular meeting agenda includes:
c. Briggs and Stratton. 2008 July 4th Celebration. Presentation of Sponsorship.$10,000.
d. Alabama League of Municipalities Awards. Economic Development Department – Community Development Division, Human Resources Department, North Auburn Housing Development Corporation, Water Resource Management Department, Water Works Board of the City of Auburn, Deputy City Clerk, and Former City Attorney. Presentations.
e. Committee of the Whole.
f. Announcements.
6. AUBURN UNIVERSITY COMMUNICATIONS.
7. CITIZENS’ COMMUNICATIONS.
8. CITY MANAGER’S COMMUNICATIONS. City Manager Duggan. None.
9. ORDINANCES. None.
10. RESOLUTIONS.
a. Economic Development Department. Tax Abatements. Excludes Education, Hospital, and Children’s Home Ad Valorem and Sales and Use Taxes.
(1) Health Information Design, Inc. 1550 Pumphrey Avenue.Amend Tax Abatement Resolution No. 06-115. CorrectCompletion Date.
(2) Donaldson Company, Inc. 246 Enterprise Drive. Amend Tax Abatement Resolution No. 06-152. Modify Capital Investment.
(3) Pyongsan America, Inc. 760 West Veterans Boulevard. Auburn Technology Park North.
b. Development Agreements, Contracts, and Agreements. Authorize Mayor and City Manager to Sign.
(1) Development Agreements.
(a) The Cotswolds, LLC and The Musselwhite Group, Inc. Amend Resolution No. 04-184. Richland Road Construction Project. [Editorial note: This amendment to the original development agreement would reduce the financial liability of the developers Peak/Cotswolds & Musselwhite for Richland Road construction. They would no longer be required to build Richland Road out to the proposed Outer Loop Road.]
(b) Copper Beech Townhouse Communities, LLC. Copper Beach Townhomes. Shelton Mill Road.
(2) Contracts and Agreements.
(a) Economic Development Department – Community Development Division. Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Housing Rehabilitation (Reconstruction) Loan Program. House Located at 1541 VFW Road. Infinity Group, LLC. $111,317.80.
(b) $1,327,068.33. Public Works Department. FY08 Streets Resurfacing Project. B & H Asphalt Company, Inc.
(c) $9,995. Parks & Recreation Department. July 4th Fireworks Celebration. Pyrotecnico.
(d) $19,685. Southern Rewinding and Sales. Water Resource Management Department. Overhead Biosolids Screw Conveyor Repair and Belt Press Roller Replacement. H. C. Morgan WPCF.
c. Drainage and Utility Easements and Quit Claim Deed. Acceptance and Vacation.
(1) Retreat of Auburn LLC. Creekside Development Project. DeKalb Street. Drainage and Utility Easements (Additional Water Easements).Acceptance.
(2) St. Luke C.M.E. Church. 213 North Donahue Drive. 0.15 Acres. Quit Claim Deed. Donahue Drive Widening Project. Vacation.
11. OTHER BUSINESS. 12. ADJOURNMENT.
TUESDAY, JUNE 3, 7:00 pm – OPELIKA SUMMER SWING SACK SUPPER / ROUTE 66
6:15 – 7:30 pm Sack Suppers for sale – Hamburgers, hot dogs, home made ice-cream prepared by the Opelika Band Boosters. Complimentary lemonade provided by First American Bank of Opelika.
Held at the Municipal Park in Opelika. Free outdoor concert; open to all. Hosted by the Opelika Parks and Recreation Department.
Route 66 is an energetic group plays it all…Oldies, Pop, Rock and Dance music. Audience participation is encouraged…Join the ‘Monkey Park’ dancers on the grass around the stage as they dance, blow bubbles and have a great time!
The Rocky Brook Rocket, a vintage train with a long, rich history, has been restored and is back on the tracks for complimentary train rides. Come out early! Bring the whole family, a quilt or lawn chair and relax on the bank of Rocky Brook Creek for an evening of musical fun, fellowship and relaxation. More info: Opelika Parks and Recreation Department at 334-705-5560 or e-mail bkent@ci.opelika.al.us
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 4, 9:30 am – ALABAMA ETHICS COMMISSION
Held in the 9th Floor Hearing Room, RSA Union Building, 100 N. Union St, Mont; 334-242-2997. Open to the public.
Agenda: In Open Session, to render Advisory Opinions requested by public officials/public employees. An Executive Session will be held to discuss matters relating to complaints filed with the Ethics Commission and the results of those investigations. These matters are covered by the Grand Jury Secrecy Act. No matters will be discussed which are outside the scope of the State guidelines for the holding of Executive Sessions. Matters discussed in Executive Session will be voted on in public.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 4, 4:30 pm – AUBURN BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENT / BZA
Held in the city council chambers, 141 N. Ross St. Open to all.
Agenda: www.auburnalabama.org/bza
Agenda includes:
OLD BUSINESS
Variance to Section 436.01 (Curb Cuts) of the City of Auburn Zoning Ordinance PL-2008-00178
Continued from May 7, 2008
Applicant: Reunion, LLC
General Location: 712 West Magnolia Avenue
Zoning District:University Service (US)
Action Requested: A variance of 34-feet from the required 150-feet between curb cuts and street corner property lines to allow a curb cut that is 116-feet from an adjacent curb cut on 696 West Magnolia Avenue (Champions Club Condominiums).
NEW BUSINESS. OTHER BUSINESS. CHAIRMAN’S COMMUNICATION. ADJOURNMENT
THURSDAY, JUNE 5, 3:00 – 6:00 pm —FARMERS’ MARKET AT AG HERITAGE PARK
Held at AU’s Ag Heritage Park. Open to all. http://www.ag.auburn.edu
The Market at Ag Heritage Park is a regular Thursday afternoon event through mid-August. The Market features locally grown, fresh-from-the-farm produce along with locally made products. You likely will find strawberries, greens, onions and other spring produce as well as honey, goat cheese, stone-ground grains, baked goods and plants. Educational displays are welcome too, and any College of Ag departments and clubs interested in having a booth can contact Dani Carroll, 334-749-3353 or carrodl@auburn.edu, or Katie Jackson, 334-844-5887 or smithcl@auburn.edu, for information or to reserve a space.
FRIDAY, JUNE 6, 11:30 am – AUBURN TREE COMMISSION
Held at the Auburn Chamber of Commerce, 714 E. Glenn Ave. Open to all.
FRIDAY, JUNE 6, 7:30 pm – SUNDILLA CONCERT FEATURING CLAUDE BOURBON
Held at the Auburn Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Hall (AUUF), 450 E. Thach. www.sundilla.org
Admission: $10; with student ID $8; children under 12 free (and welcomed; play area provided). Light refreshments provided free of charge; you may also bring your own food or beverage (beer/wine allowed). For more info, and to hear music clips of Claude Bourbon, go to www.sundilla.org.
SATURDAY, JUNE 7, 10:00 am – FOREST ECOLOGY PRESERVE/ SPRING WILDFLOWER HIKE
Held at AU’s Forest Ecology Preserve. (Enter from the gate on Hwy 147 North, across the highway and just north of the Auburn University fish ponds. Follow the gravel road to the bottom of the hill, where a parking lot is located to your left.)Â Free & open to all. https://fp.auburn.edu/preserve/
Spring Wildflower Hike with Herbarium Curator Curtis Hansen. More info: 334.844.8091
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CITY OF AUBURN / CONSTRUCTION PROJECT STATUS REPORTS (updated weekly)
These two websites provide a great deal of information on current city projects.
PUBLIC WORKS: www.auburnalabama.org/pw
WATER RESOURCES MANAGEMENT: www.auburnalabama.org/wrm
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