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Revised: 12-03-13; 2:00 p.m.
AGENDA
FOR THE
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.