Revised: 02-12-2013

 

 

AGENDA FOR THE HUNTSVILLE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

TO BE HELD FEBRUARY 14, 2013 AT 6:00 P.M.

IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS

 

 

 

CALL TO ORDER.

 

1.   INVOCATION.

 

      Associate Pastor Sonny Kirk

      Antioch Baptist Church

 

 

2.   PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.

 

 

3.   APPROVAL OF MINUTES

 

a.    Regular Meeting held January 24, 2013.

(Minutes Received)

 

4.   RESOLUTIONS AND SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS.

 

a.    Mayor.

 

            b.   Council.

 

1.    Adoption and Presentation.

 

            2.   Adoption Only.

 

a.    Resolution congratulating Reverend Leroy R. Cole upon his retirement with 34 years of spiritual guidance and outstanding leadership to the Hopewell Missionary Baptist Church.  (Showers)

 

            c.   Other Special Recognitions.

 

            d.   Announcements.

 

5.   BUSINESS WITH OUTSIDE LEGAL REPRESENTATION.

 

 

6.   PUBLIC HEARINGS.

 

a.    Public hearings to be held.

 

1.    Public hearing on a Resolution authorizing the City Clerk Treasurer to assess the costs of demolishing the property located at 909 Lee Drive, NW.  (Community Development)

 

b.    Public hearings to be set.

 

1.    Resolution to set a Public hearing on an Ordinance rezoning property lying on the west side of Summerlyn Way and east of McMullen Lane from Commercial Recreation C-5 District to Residence 1-A District.  (Set February 28, 2013) (Planning)

 

2.    Resolution to set a Public hearing for Robin Strickland d/b/a Apollo Limousine Service who is requesting to add up to nine (9) additional limousines to the existing service now provided.  (Set February 28, 2013)  (Public Transit)

 

3.    Resolution to set a Public hearing for Peggy Rochine, Carl Allen Goetsch and Mel Bradford, Jr. d/b/a Black Tie Limousine, LLC for operation of 10 limousines.  (Public Transit)

 

7.   COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS.

 

            a.   Communications from the Public.

 

            b.   Reports

 

8.   HUNTSVILLE UTILITIES ITEMS.

 

a.    An ordinance to authorize the issuance of one Subordinated Water Revenue Warrant Series 2013-DWSRF-DL of the City, for the City of Huntsville Water Board, in the amount of $180,000.  (Utilities: Water)

 

b.    Resolution authorizing the progress billing for the audit of financial statements.  (Utilities: Electric)

 

9.   BOARD APPOINTMENTS.

 

a.    Board Appointments to be Voted on.

 

b.    Board Appointment Nominations

 

 

10.  APPROVAL OF EXPENDITURES.

 

a.    Resolution authorizing expenditures for payment.  (Finance Committee)

 

b.    Finance Committee Report.

 

                  1.   Resolution approving travel for Councilman Will Culver, to attend the Chamber of Commerce Montgomery trip,   March 19 – 20, 2013.  (Kling)  

                  2.   Resolution approving travel for Councilman John Olshefski, to attend the Chamber of Commerce Montgomery trip,   March 19 – 20, 2013.  (Kling)  

 

11.  COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR.

 

12.   COMMUNICATIONS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS.

 

            Councilman Richard Showers, Sr.

            Councilman John Olshefski

            Councilman Will Culver

            Councilman Bill Kling

            Councilman Mark Russell

 

13.       UNFINISHED BUSINESS ITEMS FOR ACTION.

 

14.       NEW BUSINESS ITEMS FOR INTRODUCTION.

 

15.       NEW BUSINESS ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION OR ACTION.

 

a.   Resolution authorizing the City Attorney to seek a forfeiture of the surety bond issued by Platte River Insurance Company.  (City Attorney)

 

b.   Resolution authorizing the City Attorney to seek a forfeiture of the surety bond issued by RLI Surety Insurance Company.  (City Attorney)

 

c.    Resolution authorizing the City Attorney to seek a forfeiture of the surety bond issued by CNA Surety Company.  (City Attorney)   

 

d.   Resolution authorizing eminent domain proceedings for certain parcels of land necessary for the Old Madison Pike Widening Project.  (City Attorney)

 

e.   Resolution authorizing the eminent domain proceedings for parcels of land for the Old Highway 20, Segers to County Line, road project.  (City Attorney)

 

f.     Resolution authorizing the Clerk Treasurer to invoke Wells Fargo Bank Letter of Credit No. SM230111W for Abby Glen at McMullen Cove Subdivision.  (City Attorney)

 

g.     Resolution authorizing the Clerk Treasurer to invoke First Commercial Bank Letter of Credit No. 129 for Hawks Ridge 5th Addition Subdivision.  (City Attorney)

 

h.     Resolution authorizing the City attorney to pay the claim of Gregory Miller Claim FY12-97.  (City Attorney)

 

i.     Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute Modification No. 5 to the Supplemental Development Agreement TIF-Series 2010-A to Annexation and Development Agreement between the City of Huntsville and LW Redstone.  (City Attorney)

 

j.     Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the Alabama Department of Transportation for the cooperative maintenance of public rights-of-way.  (Landscape Management)

 

k.    Resolution declaring certain equipment surplus and donating it to the Huntsville Area Crimestoppers.  (Fleet)

 

l.     Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Huntsville and Huntsville Housing Authority for a police extension office.  (Police)

 

m.  Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement between the Madison County Commission and the City of Huntsville for salaries and fringe benefits reimbursement from the FY2012-2013 Strategic Counterdrug (STAC) grant.  (Police)

 

n.   Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Office Lease Agreement between the Huntsville Utilities and the City of Huntsville.  (ITS)

 

o.   Ordinance to correct an error in the legal description of land rezoned described in Ordinance No 12-670.  (Planning)

 

p.   Request for authorization to advertise and fill position of Parking Control Electrical/Mechanical Tech at higher rate than minimum.  (Public Transportation)

 

q.   Resolution authorizing the acceptance of donations.  (Finance)

 

r.     Ordinance to amend Budget Ordinance No. 12-768 by changing appropriated funding for various departments and funds.  (Finance)

 

s.    Ordinance to amend Budget Ordinance No. 12-768 by changing authorized personnel strength in the various departments and funds.  (Finance)

 

t.     Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a joint purchasing agreement with the Madison County Commission for the joint purchase of crushed stone.  (Finance)

 

u.   Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into agreements with the low bidders meeting specifications as outlined in the attached Summary of Bids for Acceptance.  (Finance)

 

v.    Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into Modification No. 1 to Financial Advisor Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Public Financial Management, Inc. (Finance)

 

w.  Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute Modification No. 1 to the agreement with New Futures, Inc. for services for the homeless population.  (Community Development)

 

x.    Resolution authorizing the Mayor to modify the agreement with Geo Solutions, L.L.C. for Construction Materials Testing Services for Jeff Road Improvements, Project No. 65-10-RD04, by Modification No. 1.  (Engineering) 

 

y.    Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Reimbursable Agreement with Huntsville Utilities for Relocation of Gas Facilities on Private or Public Right-of-Way for Holmes Avenue and Pinhook Creek Bridge Improvements, Project Nos. 65-04-BR07, ACAA58618-DE-A195 & ATRIP Project No. ACBR58618-ATRP(001).  (Engineering)

 

z.    Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Non-Reimbursable Agreement with Huntsville Utilities for Relocation of Electric Facilities on Public Right-of-Way for Holmes Avenue and Pinhook Creek Bridge Improvements, Project Nos. 65-04-BR07 & ACAA58618-DE-A195 & ATRIP Project No. ACBR58618-ATRP(001).  (Engineering)

 

aa. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Non-Reimbursable Agreement with AT&T Alabama for Relocation of Utility Facilities on Public Right-of-Way for Holmes Avenue and Pinhook Creek Bridge Improvements, Project Nos. 65-04-BR07 & ACAA58618-DE-A195(935).  (Engineering)

 

bb. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the low bidder, Christopher Professional Enterprises, Inc. for Research Park Stormwater Improvements, Project No. 65-13-DR01.  (Engineering)

 

cc.  Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with G.W.    Jones & Sons Consulting Engineers, Inc. for Engineering Design Services for Research Park Stormwater Improvements, Project No. 65-13-DR01.  (Engineering)

 

dd. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Building & Earth Sciences, Inc. for Geotechnical Testing Services for Redstone Technology Park, Lake F, Project No. 65-13-SP16.  (Engineering)

 

ee. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Huntsville D/B/A Huntsville Utilities for the installation of a substation at Redstone Gateway, Project No. 65-10-SP23, by Amendment No. 2.  (Engineering)

 

ff.    Ordinance authorizing the dedication of a permanent Utility and Drainage Easement on City property along the south side of Holmes Avenue Bridge at Pinhook Creek, Project No. 65-13-SP18.  (Engineering)

 

gg. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Right-of-Way Agreement with Thompson Engineering, Inc. for Holmes Avenue and Pinhook Creek Bridge Improvements, Project No. 65-04-BR07.  (Engineering)

 

hh.Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Croy Engineering, L.L.C. for Engineering Design Services for Cast in Place Pipe (CIPP) Rehabilitation, Project No. 65-13-SP13.  (Water Pollution Control)

 

ii.    Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement  with Garver, L.L.C. for Engineering Design Services for  Force Main Relocation Project – I-565 & County Line Road Interchange Modification, ALDOT Project No. IM-I565(307) & COH Project No. 65-12-SM01.  (Water Pollution Control)

 

jj.     Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Garver, L.L.C. for Engineering Construction Administration Services for 2013 Water Pollution Control Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation, Project No. 65-13-SP17.  (Water Pollution Control)

 

kk.  Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to enter an agreement between the City of Huntsville and Matheny Goldmon Architects, AIA, for Architectural Services for the new Fire Station #19 located on Old Big Cove Road.  (Facilities Projects Management)

 

ll.    Resolution authorizing the Mayor to renew the agreement between the City of Huntsville and the Huntsville Madison County Chamber of Commerce.  (Administration)

 

16.       LEGAL DEPARTMENT ITEMS/TRANSACTIONS.

         

               a.  Vacation of Easements

 

                     1.  Resolution authorizing the vacation of a 15-foot Buffer of Screen

     Planting, Lot 3, Resub of Lot 2 Fairview Farm, (3112 Meridian Street)

 

    b.     Vacation of rights-of-way

 

                                    None.

 

    c.     Deeds for acceptance

 

                        1.  1.0 Acre Greenway area            LLS, LLC

                                                                                    Acquired 12/22/2012

 

    d.     Routine bond satisfactions

 

                                    None.

 

    e.     Liquor bond mortgages.

 

            None.

 

 17.         NON-ROSTER COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC.

 

 18.        ADJOURN.