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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.