Revised: 03-12-13, 2:00 p.m.

 

 

AGENDA FOR THE HUNTSVILLE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

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

IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS

 

 

 

CALL TO ORDER.

 

 

1.   INVOCATION.

 

      Pastor C. Curtis Eason

      Antioch Baptist Church

 

2.   PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.

 

      Huntsville Community Drumline

 

3.   APPROVAL OF MINUTES

 

a.    Regular Meeting held February 28, 2013.

(Minutes Received)

 

4.   RESOLUTIONS AND SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS.

 

a.    Mayor.

 

1.    Proclamation declaring the month of March as National Multiple Sclerosis Month and March 11 – 17 as Multiple Sclerosis Week.

 

2.    Proclamation declaring the month of March as American Red Cross Month. 

 

            b.   Council.

 

1.    Adoption and Presentation.

 

                  2.   Adoption Only.

 

            c.   Other Special Recognitions.

 

1.    Certificates of recognition congratulating Davis Hills Girls Basketball Team for winning the 2012-13 Huntsville City Schools City Championship.  (Showers)

 

2.    Certificates of appreciation recognizing the Huntsville Community Drumline Percussion and Performing Arts Center for their service to the community.  (Showers)

 

            d.    Announcements.

 

1.    Presentation by Mr. Steve Butler, Huntsville Firefighter’s Association.  (Russell)

 

5.   BUSINESS WITH OUTSIDE LEGAL REPRESENTATION.

 

6.   PUBLIC HEARINGS.

 

a.    Public hearings to be held.

 

b.    Public hearings to be set.

 

1.    Resolution to set a Public Hearing on an ordinance zoning newly annexed property lying on the south side of Caldwell Lane and east of U.S. Highway 431 South to Residence 1-A District and Residence 1-B District.  (Set April 25, 2013 Regular Council Meeting)  (Planning)

 

2.    Resolution to set a hearing for suspension of licensure for GMC LLC.

(Set March 28, 2013 Regular Council Meeting)  (Clerk-Treasurer)

 

7.   COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS.

 

            a.   Communications from the Public.

 

            b.   Reports

 

8.   HUNTSVILLE UTILITIES ITEMS.

 

a.    Resolution authorizing the purchase of a new cab and chassis with dump box bed with winch. (PR10109700) (Utilities:  Electric)

 

b.    Resolution authorizing payment of outside professional services to acquire and deliver digital color aerial photography of our entire service area. (PR10111190) (Utilities:  Electric)

 

c.    Resolution authorizing the architectural services for main lobby at the downtown facility. (PR10111192) (Utilities:  Electric)

 

d.    Introduction of an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 03-248 for the addition of the Fueling Station Transportation Rate Schedule.  (Utilities:  Gas)

 

9.   BOARD APPOINTMENTS.

 

a.    Board Appointments to be Voted on.

 

b.    Board Appointment Nominations

 

1.    Nomination to reappoint J. Russell Davis to the Madison County Mental Retardation Board for a term to expire April 14, 2019.  (Russell)

 

2.    Nomination to reappoint Helen Winton Grilliot to the Madison County Mental Retardation Board for a term to expire April 1, 2019.  (Russell)

 

3.    Nomination to appoint Ed Pugh to the Beautification Board for a term to expire October 1, 2014.  (Olshefski)

 

10.  APPROVAL OF EXPENDITURES.

 

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

 

b.    Finance Committee Report.

 

11.  COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR.

 

12.   COMMUNICATIONS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS.

 

            Councilman Will Culver

            Councilman Bill Kling

            Councilman Richard Showers, Sr.

            Councilman John Olshefski

            Councilman Mark Russell

 

13.       UNFINISHED BUSINESS ITEMS FOR ACTION.

 

a.    Ordinance No. 13-145 to amend Sections 8.12, 10.10,10.11 and 10.21 of Ordinance 04-315, Personnel Policies and Procedures, for modification to the Compensatory Time, Compensatory Leave, Administrative Leave and Miscellaneous Leave (Hazardous Weather/Emergency Conditions) Policy.  (Introduced February 28, 2013 Regular Council Meeting)  (Human Resources)  Substitute A

 

b.    Resolution No. 13-175 authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement with Robertson Golf Management, Inc., for the operation of the Becky Peirce Municipal Golf Course.  (Postponed February 28, 2013 Regular Council Meeting)  (Parks & Recreation)

                    

14.       NEW BUSINESS ITEMS FOR INTRODUCTION.

 

a.    Introduction of an Ordinance amending Chapter 23, Article VI, of the City’s Code of Ordinances, concerning organized events.  (Police)

 

b.    Introduction of an Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 89-79, Classification and Salary Plan Ordinance.  (Human Resources)

 

c.    Introduction of an Ordinance to amend the Budget Ordinance No. 12-768 to modify the authorized strength of the department.  (Human Resources)

 

15.       NEW BUSINESS ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION OR ACTION.

 

a.    Resolution authorizing the Clerk-Treasurer to invoke PNC Bank Letter of Credit No. 18799571 for Stone’s Throw at The Reserve.  (City Attorney)

     

b.    Resolution authorizing the Clerk-Treasurer to invoke PNC Bank Letter of Credit No. 18799570 for Nature’s Point at The Reserve.  (City Attorney)

 

c.    Resolution authorizing the Clerk-Treasurer to invoke PNC Bank Letter of Credit No. 18799574 for Holly Park Phase 2 at Lake Forest. (City Attorney)

 

d.    Resolution authorizing the City Attorney to settle the Worker’s Compensation Claim of Anthony Keel.  (City Attorney)

 

e.    Ordinance authorizing the Mayor to execute a Grant of Temporary Construction Easement for property located at 200 West Court Square.  (City Attorney)

 

f.     Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute Modification No. 16 to Supplemental Development Agreement TIF5, Series 2010-B, between the City of Huntsville and LW Redstone Company, LLC.  (City Attorney)

 

g.    Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute Modification No. 7 to Supplemental Development Agreement TIF5, Series 2010-A, between the City of Huntsville and LW Redstone Company, LLC.  (City Attorney)

 

h.    Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the low bidder, Reed Contracting Services, Inc., for North-South Connector Road, Base Bid and Option #1 and Option #2, Project No. 65-11-RD01.  (Engineering)

 

i.      Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with Reed Contracting Services, Inc., for Redstone Gateway, Package 1E-Rideout Road Interim Improvements, Project No. 65-11-SP08, by Change Order No. 3.  (Engineering)

 

j.      Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with Vision Landscapes, Inc., for Redstone Gateway Extension, Market Street, and Overlook Road Relocation-Package 1F-4 Landscape, Irrigation and Hardscape, Project No. 65-11-SP22, by Change Order No. 1.  (Engineering)

 

k.    Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with LBYD, Inc.-Civil and Structural Engineers for Engineering Design Services for Redstone Gateway Package J-Temporary Visitor Center Relocation, Project No. 65-13-SP23.  (Engineering)

 

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

 

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

 

n.    Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a special employment agreement with Veena Kaul. (Finance)

 

o.    Request for authorization to advertise and fill one (1) regular full time Recreation Aide, Grade 7.  (Parks and Recreation)

 

p.    Resolution authorizing an Agreement for Construction between the State of Alabama and the City of Huntsville regarding Construction of Connector Road from Maysville Road to Epworth Drive in the City of Huntsville, Project STPAA-8523, Project Reference Number 100059903.  (Planning)

 

q.    Resolution authorizing an Agreement between the City of Huntsville and the consultant firm of Akins-Crisp Public Strategies Consultants regarding the implementation of the CARS (Citizens Advocating Rider Safety) Grant, ALDOT Project STPE TE09 Bicycle Pedestrian Education.  (Planning)

 

r.     Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Lease Agreement between the City of Huntsville and the Alabama Constitution Village Foundation.  (Administration)

 

s.    Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Subordination Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Fifth Third Mortgage Company in connection with HOME DAP Funds.  (Community Development)  DELETED

 

t.      Resolution authorizing the Mayor to accept a grant from the Alabama Department of Homeland Security.  (Emergency Management)

 

u.    Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Madison County Commission for transfer of grant funds.  (Emergency Management)

 

v.    Resolution authorizing an Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corporation, t/a KME, for the Refurbishing of a 1989 Grumman Ladder truck known as Ladder 11.  (Fire & Rescue)

 

w.   Request for authorization to advertise and fill the position of Traffic Signal Technician I, Grade 13.  (Traffic Engineering)

     

16.       LEGAL DEPARTMENT ITEMS/TRANSACTIONS.

 

a.         Vacation of Easements

 

            None.

 

b.         Vacation of rights-of-way

 

                                    None.

 

c.         Deeds for acceptance

 

                                    None.

 

d.         Routine bond satisfactions

 

                                    None.

 

e.         Liquor bond mortgages.

 

            None.

 

17.       NON-ROSTER COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC.

 

18.       ADJOURN.