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Revised: 06-11-13, 2:00 p.m.
AGENDA
FOR THE HUNTSVILLE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
TO BE
HELD JUNE 13, 2013 AT 6:00 P.M.
IN THE
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CALL TO ORDER.
1. INVOCATION.
Minister
Derek Lane
Huntsville,
Alabama
2. PLEDGE
OF ALLEGIANCE.
3. APPROVAL
OF MINUTES
a. Regular
Meeting held May 23, 2013.
(Minutes
Received)
4. RESOLUTIONS
AND SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS.
a. Mayor.
b. Council.
1. Adoption
and Presentation.
a. Resolution recognizing Eddie Sherrod
for his outstanding leadership and public service to the community. (Kling)
2. Adoption
Only.
c. Other Special Recognitions.
d. Announcements.
5. BUSINESS
WITH OUTSIDE LEGAL REPRESENTATION.
6. PUBLIC
HEARINGS.
a. Public
hearings to be held.
1. Public hearing for suspension of
licensure for Charlie’s Sheet Metal, Inc.
(Set May 9, 2013 Regular Council Meeting, postponed May 23, 2013 Regular
Council Meeting) (Clerk-Treasurer)
2. Public Hearing on a Resolution
authorizing the City Clerk-Treasurer to assess the cost of the cutting and
removing of grass and weeds against certain properties. (Community Development)
b.
Public hearings to be set.
1.
Resolution to set a public
hearing on an ordinance zoning newly annexed property lying on the east side of
U.S. Highway 231/431 North and on the north side of Countess Road to Residence
2 District and Highway Business C-4 District. (Set July 25, 2013 Regular Council
Meeting) (Planning)
7. COMMUNICATIONS
AND REPORTS.
a. Communications from the Public.
b. Reports
8. HUNTSVILLE
UTILITIES ITEMS.
a. Resolution authorizing the approval to
purchase End of Line Voltage Monitoring equipment. (PR #10118151) (Utilities: Electric)
b. Resolution authorizing the approval to
replace 20,000’ of cast iron pipe in East Huntsville. (Project #M2G-EASTHSV) (Utilities: Gas)
c. Resolution
authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with TVA, amending the General
Power Contract to allow Huntsville’s participation in TVA’s Light-Duty Plug-In
Electric Vehicle Applications and Charging Infrastructure Program. (Utilities: Electric)
d. Resolution
authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with TVA, amending the General
Power Contract to allow Huntsville’s participation in TVA’s Medium-Duty Plug-In
Electric Vehicle Applications and Charging Infrastructure Program. (Utilities: Electric)
9. BOARD
APPOINTMENTS.
a. Board
Appointments to be Voted on.
b. Board
Appointment Nominations
1.
Nomination
of Jim Daniel for reappointment of Jim Daniel to the Huntsville Tennis Center
Board of Control for a term to expire November 28, 2015. (Russell)
2.
Nomination
of Thomas Hancock for reappointment to the Alabama Constitution
Village/Historic Huntsville Depot Board.for a term to expire June 26,
2016. (Showers)
3.
Nomination
of Jack D. Conway for reappointment to the Alabama Constitution
Village/Historic Huntsville Depot Board.for a term to expire June 26,
2016. (Showers)
4.
Nomination
of Carla McAlpine-Franklin for appointment to the Alabama Constitution
Village/Historic Huntsville Depot Board for a term to expire June 26,
2015. (Showers)
5.
Nomination
of Jimmy Wall, Jr. for reappointment to the Huntsville Natural Gas Utility
Board for a term to expire July 1, 2016.
(Kling/Culver)
6.
Nomination
of Jimmy Wall, Jr. for reappointment to the Huntsville Water Utility Board for
a term to expire July 1, 2016.
(Kling/Culver)
7.
Nomination
of George Moore for reappointment to the Huntsville Electric Utility Board for
a term to expire July 1, 2016.
(Kling/Culver)
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 Richard Showers, Sr.
Councilman John Olshefski
Councilman Will Culver
Councilman Bill Kling
Councilman Mark Russell
13. UNFINISHED
BUSINESS ITEMS FOR ACTION.
a. Ordinance No.
13-395 concerning the annexation of land lying east of U.S. Highway 431 South and on the south side of Old Highway 431. (Introduced May 23, 2013 Regular Council
Meeting) (Planning)
14. NEW BUSINESS ITEMS FOR INTRODUCTION.
a. Ordinance to
amend Lodgings Tax to correct a rate error.
(Finance)
b. Ordinance
amending Section 18-36 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of
Huntsville. (Administration)
15. NEW
BUSINESS ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION OR ACTION.
a.
Resolution
authorizing the Mayor to enter into a professional services contract with
Stanard & Associates. (Police)
b.
Resolution to
award Harris Home for Children, Inc., with CDBG funds for labor, supplies, and
materials to renovate living spaces for their Basic/Crisis Program. The Basic/Crisis Program serves 12-20 year
old girls and boys in foster care.
(Community Development)
c.
Resolution to
award UHPGC, Inc., with CDBG funds for the operation of the Quality of Life
Summer Program. The Quality of Life
Summer Program is an eight (8) week complementary non-competitive education
training program for fifty (50) low income elementary, middle and high school
students. (Community Development)
d.
Resolution
authorizing the Mayor to execute a Subordination Agreement between the City of
Huntsville and Bank of America NA in connection with HOME DAP Funds provided
for the purchase of 2902 Battle Drive, Huntsville, AL 35816.
(Community Development)
e.
Resolution
authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with Family Services Inc.,
acting as a Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) for new
construction of one house in a Community Development target neighborhood. (Community Development)
f.
Resolution
authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with Family Services Inc. for
new construction or rehab of existing housing in Community Development target
neighborhoods. (Community Development)
g.
Request for
authorization to advertise to the public and fill the position of one (1)
regular full-time Recreation Superintendent, Grade 18, at a higher than minimum
salary if necessary. (Parks and
Recreation)
h.
Request for
authorization to advertise to the public and fill the position of one (1)
regular full-time Soccer Activities Supervisor, Grade 15, at a higher than minimum
salary if necessary. (Parks and
Recreation)
i.
Ordinance to amend Budget Ordinance
No. 12-768, by changing the authorized personnel strength in the various
departments and funds. (Finance)
j.
Ordinance to amend Budget Ordinance
No. 12-768, by changing appropriated funding for various departments and
funds. (Finance)
k.
Resolution authorizing the acceptance
of donations. (Finance)
l.
Resolution authorizing the Mayor to
enter into an agreement with the low bidder meeting specifications as outlined
in the attached Summary of Bid for Acceptance.
(Finance)
m.
Resolution authorizing the Mayor to
enter into a Special Employee Agreement between the City of Huntsville and
Vernon Lee as a part-time Fire Supply Clerk for Huntsville Fire and Rescue as
outlined in the City’s Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual. (Fire and Rescue)
n.
Resolution
authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Stanard
& Associates, Inc., for the professional services to develop and administer
written and practical examinations for the Captain position. (Fire and Rescue)
o.
Resolution
authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Renewal Land Lease Agreement with Sam J.
Darwin for the lease of property from the City.
(Engineering)
p.
Resolution
authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the low bidder, Reed
Contracting Services, Inc. for Martin Road on Redstone Arsenal, Base Bid and
Option No. 1, Option No. 2, and Option No. 3, Project No. 65-10-RD09. (Engineering)
q.
Resolution
authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the low bidder, Reed
Contracting Services, Inc., for Periodic Bid for Various Construction Projects-2013,
Project No. 65-13-SP31. (Engineering)
r.
Resolution
authorizing the Mayor to modify the agreement with Goodwyn, Mills & Cawood,
Inc. for Engineering Design Services for U. S. Highway 431 Improvements at
Sutton Road, Caldwell Lane, Old Big Cove Road, and Plainview Drive, Project No.
65-12-RD03, by Modification No. 1.
(Engineering)
s.
Resolution
authorizing the Mayor to modify the agreement with Johnson & Associates
Consulting Engineers, L.L.C., for Engineering Design Services for Old Highway
20 Widening Improvements Project from Segers Road to County Line Road, Project
No. 65-13-RD03, by Modification No. 1.
(Engineering)
t.
Resolution
authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with Christopher Professional
Enterprises, Inc. for Research Park Stormwater Improvements, Project No.
65-13-DR01, by Change Order No. 1.
(Engineering)
u.
Resolution
authorizing the Mayor to enter into a License Agreement with Dean Moore for the
Lease of Farm Land located in the vicinity of Pulaski Pike and Liberty Hill
Road. (Engineering)
v.
Resolution
authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Memorandum of Agreement among U.S.
Garrison-Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, The Alabama State Historic Preservation
Officer, The Advisory Council for Historic Preservation, The City of
Huntsville, and L. W. Redstone Company, L.L.C. regarding Construction of the
Redstone Gateway Development, Project No. 65-13-SP36. (Engineering)
w.
Resolution
authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Land Design Solutions,
Inc., for Landscape Architectural Services for Gateway Greenway Phase II and
Adjoining Parking Lot Development, Project No. 65-13-WP01. (Engineering)
x.
Resolution
authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Geo Solutions, L.L.C.,
for Construction Materials Testing Services for Martin Road on Redstone
Arsenal, Project No. 65-10-RD09.
(Engineering)
y.
Resolution
authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the low bidder, Reed
Contracting Services, Inc., for Industrial Access and Turn Lanes to the Toyota
Plant, Base Bid and Alternate No. 1, Project No. 65-13-SP24 and ALDOT Project
No. IAR-045-000-009. (Engineering)
z.
Resolution
authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the Alabama Department of
Transportation for the cooperative maintenance of the public-right-of-way. (Landscape Management)
aa.
Resolution
authorizing the City Attorney to settle the claim of Terri Donley v. City of
Huntsville and Paul David Schrimsher.
(City Attorney)
bb.
Resolution
authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Temporary Lease Agreement between the
City of Huntsville and Sammy T’s Music Hall, L.L.C., for Downtown Summerfest
Street Party. (Administration)
cc.
Resolution
authorizing the Clerk-Treasurer to invoke National Bank of Commerce Letter of
Credit No. 400957400 for Lanier Lake Subdivision. (City Attorney)
dd.
Resolution
authorizing the Clerk-Treasurer to invoke First Commercial Bank Letter of
Credit No. 966 for Hawk’s Ridge 4th Addition. (City Attorney)
ee.
Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into
an Agreement between the City of Huntsville and the City of Huntsville Federal
Building Authority for the Construction of Two General Officer Quarters and for
improvements to Goss Road at Redstone Arsenal, Alabama. (City Attorney) DELETED
ff.
Resolution
authorizing the Mayor to execute Modification No. 6 to the Supplemental
Development Agreement TIF5 Series 2012-A between the City of Huntsville and LW
Redstone Company, LLC. (City Attorney)
gg.
Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute
Modification No. ___ to the Supplemental Development
Agreement TIF5 Series ______ between the City of Huntsville and LW Redstone
Company, LLC. (City
Attorney) DELETED
hh.Resolution authorizing the Mayor to
enter into a lease agreement for Air and Space Rights between the City of
Huntsville and the Health Care Authority of the City of Huntsville – Gallatin
Street Air and Space Rights. (City
Attorney)
ii.
Request for
authorization to advertise and fill the position of Environmental Specialist
III, Grade 17, at a higher than minimum salary if necessary. (Natural Resources)
jj.
Resolution authorizing
the Mayor to enter into an agreement between Metro Commercial Contracting, LLC
and the City of Huntsville for Landscape Management Facility Renovations
located at 2413 9th Avenue. (Facilities
Projects Management)
kk.
Resolution of
support and approval of the Aldridge Creek Greenway Extension from Weatherly
Road to Esslinger Road. (Planning)
ll.
Resolution authorizing the Mayor to
enter into Modification No. 1 to the Agreement between the City of Huntsville
and LTS Construction, LLC., as adopted by Resolution No. 12-553 on June 28,
2012. (Water Pollution Control)
mm.Resolution to
apply for Federal Transit Administration, 49 U.S.C., Section 5339 Grant. (Public Transportation)
nn.Resolution to
apply for Federal Transit Administration, 49 U.S.C., Section 5307, Grant
Amendment under Grant No. AL-90-X217, Resolution No. 12-338. (Public Transportation)
oo.
Resolution
authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the low bidder, Wiregrass
Construction Company, Inc., for Resurfacing of Residential Streets-2013, Phase
I, Project No. 65-13-RR01. (Public
Works)
16. LEGAL DEPARTMENT ITEMS/TRANSACTIONS.
a.
Vacation of Easements
1.
Ordinance authorizing the
vacation of a 10-foot Utility and Drainage Easement, Lots 11 & 12, Block 3,
Blevins Cove Subdivision. (King:1703
& 1705 Trey Terrace)
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.