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AGENDA FOR THE HUNTSVILLE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

TO BE HELD DECEMBER 5, 2013 AT 6:00 P.M.

IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS

 

 

 

CALL TO ORDER.

 

 

1.   INVOCATION.

 

 

 

 

2.   PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.

 

3.   APPROVAL OF MINUTES

 

a.    Regular Meeting held November 21, 2013.

(Minutes Received)

 

4.   RESOLUTIONS AND SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS.

 

a.    Mayor.

 

            b.   Council.

 

1.     Adoption and Presentation.

     

a.    Resolution recognizing Dr. Harry L. Hobbs, Communications Relations Officer of the Huntsville Police Department for his induction ceremony at Fort Lee, Virginia, into the Army Ordnance Corps Hall of Fame.  (Showers)

 

2.     Adoption Only.

 

a.    Resolution congratulating Bishop Daniel J. Richardson on their Phase II Dedication and Open House at Eagles’ Nest Ministries Church to be held on December 8, 2013.  (Showers)

 

b.    Resolution congratulating Mrs. Shirley Ann McCrary on her retirement Luncheon Celebration to be held at UAB in Huntsville on December 12, 2013.  (Showers)

 

c.    Resolution congratulating Mr. Jack D. Lashley upon his  success by earning a B.A. degree in the Individualized Curriculum Program in Physics/Chemical Studies from Chicago State University, at age 85.  (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 for Kirk Parker and Luela Parker d/b/a Starship Limousine Service.  (Set November 21, 2013 Regular Council Meeting)  (Public Transit)

 

b.     Public hearings to be set.

 

1.   Resolution to set a public hearing on an ordinance zoning newly annexed property lying on the west side of U.S. Highway 431 South and north of Sutton Road to Highway Business C-4 District.  (January 23, 2014 Regular Council Meeting) (Planning)

 

2.   Resolution to set a public hearing on an ordinance rezoning property lying south of U.S. Highway 72 East and on the north side of Old Gurley Road from Highway Business C-4 District to Residence 2-B District. (January 23, 2014 Regular Council Meeting) (Planning)

 

7.   COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS.

 

      a.   Communications from the Public.

 

      b.   Reports

 

8.   HUNTSVILLE UTILITIES ITEMS.

 

9.   BOARD APPOINTMENTS.

 

a.  Board Appointments to be Voted on.

 

1.   Resolution to reappoint Jesse T. Horton to the City Tree Commission for a term to expire October 8, 2015.  (Showers)

 

b.  Board Appointment Nominations

 

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 Bill Kling

            Councilman Richard Showers, Sr.

            Councilman John Olshefski

            Councilman Will Culver

            Councilman Mark Russell

 

13.       UNFINISHED BUSINESS ITEMS FOR ACTION.

 

14.       NEW BUSINESS ITEMS FOR INTRODUCTION.

 

a.    Introduction of an Ordinance to amend Section 5.7 (Appointment Status) of Ordinance 04-315 (Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual).  (Human Resources)

 

b.    Introduction of an ordinance amending Code of Ordinances, Article III, Section 15-108 of Chapter 15, Sales, Use, Rental, and Lodging Taxes regarding Sales Tax.  (Administration)

 

c.    Introduction of an ordinance amending Code of Ordinances, Article III, Section 15-116 of Chapter 15, Sales, Use, Rental, and Lodging Taxes regarding Use Tax.  (Administration)

 

15.       NEW BUSINESS ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION OR ACTION.

 

a.    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)

 

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

 

c.   Ordinance authorizing the issuance of a $6,460,000 General Obligation Taxable Refunding Warrant, Series 2013-E.  (Finance)

 

d.    Request for approval to authorization to advertise and fill the position of Plumbing Inspector, Grade 15.  (Inspection)

 

e.    Ordinance declaring certain property as surplus and to be sold at public auction.  (Clerk-Treasurer)

 

f.     Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with Reed Contracting Services, Inc. for Redstone Gateway Package I-1, Mass Grading, Fine Grading, Erosion Control, Storm, and Pond Liner, Project No. 65-12-SP23, by Change Order No. 1.  (Engineering)              

 

g.    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. 4.  (Engineering)                    

 

h.    Resolution authorizing the Mayor to modify the agreement with Brasfield & Gorrie, L.L.C. for Project Management Services for Redstone Gateway Package I and Package J, Project No. 65-13-SP20, by Modification No. 1.  (Engineering)

 

i.      Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement  with Land Design Solutions, Inc. for Engineering Design & Construction Administration Services for Maple Hill Cemetery Improvements, Project No. 65-14-SP01.  (Landscape Management)

 

j.      Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Right-of-Entry Agreement between the City of Huntsville and the United States Army Environmental Command.  (City Attorney)

 

k.    Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute Modification No. 9 to the Supplemental Development Agreement TIF5 Series 2012-B between the City of Huntsville and LW Redstone Company, LLC.  (City Attorney)

 

l.      Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute Modification No. 10 to the Supplemental Development Agreement TIF5 Series 2010-A between the City of Huntsville and LW Redstone Company, LLC.  (City Attorney)

 

m.   Resolution authorizing the Clerk-Treasurer to invoke Regions Bank Letter of Credit No. 55105849 for Twickenham Village Subdivision.  (City Attorney)

 

n.    Resolution authorizing the Clerk-Treasurer to invoke Regions Bank Letter of Credit No. 55105855 for Twickenham Village Subdivision.  (City Attorney)

 

o.    Ordinance declaring a billboard located on Redstone Arsenal at the intersection of Research Park Boulevard and Interstate 565 as surplus and no longer needed for a municipal purpose.  (City Attorney)

 

p.    Resolution authorizing the city attorney to settle the claim of Maria Perez v City of Huntsville.  (City Attorney)

 

q.    Resolution authorizing the city attorney settle the workers’ compensation claim of James Tielking  (City Attorney)

 

r.     Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a professional services agreement between the City of Huntsville and Market + Main, Inc., for professional consulting services related to the development of a comprehensive master plan for the City of Huntsville.  (Planning)

 

s.    Resolution authorizing the Mayor to apply for a grant with the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) regarding the FY 2013 AFG Assistance to Firefighters program.  (Fire & Rescue)

 

t.      Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a License Agreement between the City of Huntsville and the Forty-Seven, Inc. d/b/a The Downtown Forty-Seven.  (Administration)

 

u.    Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement between the City of Huntsville and North Alabama Coalition for the Homeless, Inc., for the operation and maintenance of the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS).  (Community Development)

 

v.    Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement between the City of Huntsville and New Futures, Inc., for essential and supportive services for a 24 month transitional housing program for homeless families.  (Community Development)

 

w.   Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement between the City of Huntsville and RiahRose Home for Children, Inc., for essential and supportive services for a 24 month emergency/transitional housing program for homeless mothers; especially teen moms.  (Community Development)

 

x.    Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement between the City of Huntsville and Family Services Center, Inc., for services to the homeless population.  (Community Development)

 

y.    Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement between the City of Huntsville and Crisis Services of North Alabama, Inc., for the operation of an emergency shelter for victims of domestic violence and their children.  (Community Development)

 

z.    Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement between the City of Huntsville and Community Action Partnership of Huntsville/Madison and Limestone Counties, Inc., for the operation of a homeless prevention and assistance program.  (Community Development)

 

aa. Resolution to award the Boys and Girls Clubs of North Alabama, Inc. with CDBG funds in order to serve youth.  (Community Development)

 

16.       LEGAL DEPARTMENT ITEMS/TRANSACTIONS.

 

a.     Vacation of Easements

 

1.    Ordinance authorizing the vacation of a portion of a 15-foot Utility and Drainage Easement, Lot 12, Block 1, Walnut Cove Phase 1 at Lake Forest Subdivision.  (26 Walnut Cove Blvd.)

 

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.