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AGENDA FOR THE HUNTSVILLE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

TO BE HELD MARCH 14, 2014 AT 6:00 P.M.

IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS

CALL TO ORDER.

1. INVOCATION.

Reverend John Herndon

Pastor Emeritus of Fellowship Presbyterian Church

2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.

Boy Scout Troop 276

Mr. Jared Mayfield, Scoutmaster

3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

a. Regular Meeting held February 27, 2014.

(Minutes Received)

4. RESOLUTIONS AND SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS.

a. Mayor.

1. Presentation of Star99/CAFY Young Citizen of the Month.

2. Recognition of National Service Day for AmeriCorps members and Senior Corps volunteers.

b. Council.

1. Adoption and Presentation.

a. Resolution commemorating the life of Mr. William Myers Johnson. (Showers)

b. Resolution congratulating Dr. Lola Burnett Brown, MD; owner of the Children’s HealthCare Center, upon her retirement. (Culver)

2. Adoption Only.

a. Resolution recognizing Reverend Dr. Jamal-Harrison Bryant of Baltimore, Maryland, keynote speaker at Prophet to the Nations, RISE Conference, to be held on March 14, 2014, 7:00 p.m. at Eagles’ Nest Ministries in Huntsville, Alabama. (Showers)

c. Other Special Recognitions.

d. Announcements.

1. Presentation of “Legacy Huntsville: Civic Challenge.” (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 east of Old Jim Williams Road and on the north side of Martin Road to Neighborhood Business C-1 District. (April 24, 2014, Regular Council Meeting) (Planning)

2. Resolution to set a Public Hearing on an ordinance zoning newly annexed property lying on the west side of Old Big Cove Road and on the north side of Buford Drive to Residence 1-B District. (April 24, 2014, Regular Council Meeting) (Planning)

3. Resolution to set a Public Hearing on an ordinance zoning newly annexed property lying east of Old Big Cove Road and north of Hampton Ridge Drive to Residence 1-A District. (April 24, 2014, Regular Council Meeting) (Planning)

4. Request to set a Public Hearing to hear the appeal of Mr. Tommy Howell appealing the decision of the Liquor License Review Committee denying a Retail Liquor Lounge Entertainment License to Club Upscale, LLC dba: Club Upscale, at 2021 Golf Road, Huntsville, AL 35802 at the March 6, 2014 Liquor License Review Committee Meeting. (March 27, 2014, Regular Council Meeting) (Clerk-Treasurer)

7. COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS.

a. Communications from the Public.

b. Reports

8. HUNTSVILLE UTILITIES ITEMS.

a. Resolution authorizing the approval to purchase annual software support for StreamServe. (PR#10144701) (Utilities: Electric)

b. Resolution authorizing the entry into a contract for Vehicle Parts Management and Supply Services. (PR#10145843) (Utilities: Joint)

9. BOARD APPOINTMENTS.

a. Board Appointments to be Voted on.

1. Resolution to reappoint Lee Jones to the Huntsville Public Library Board for a term to expire February 10, 2018. (Nominated February 26, 2014, Regular Council Meeting) (Russell)

2. Resolution to reappoint Michelle Cummings to the Community Development Citizens Advisory Council for a term to expire April 28, 2017. (Nominated February 27, 2014, Regular Council Meeting) (Kling)

3. Resolution to reappoint Britt Birdwell to the Madison County Communication District Board, Place 6 for a term to expire April 30. 2018. (Nominated February 27, 2014, Regular Council Meeting) (Kling)

4. Resolution to appoint Teresa Bingham to The Medical Clinic Board of the City of Huntsville-1966 for a term to expire March 10, 2020. (Nominated February 27, 2014, Regular Council Meeting) (Nominated February 27, 2014, Regular Council Meeting) (Kling)

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 John Olshefski

Councilman Will Culver

Councilman Bill Kling

Councilman Richard Showers, Sr.

Councilman Mark Russell

13. UNFINISHED BUSINESS ITEMS FOR ACTION.

a. Ordinance No. 14-140 for the annexation of land on the west side of Dug Hill Road and north of Raintree Road. (Introduced February 27, 2014, Regular Council Meeting) (Planning)

b. Ordinance No. 14-141 for the annexation of land on the north side of Mohawk Road and west of Taylor Road. (Introduced February 27, 2014, Regular Council Meeting) (Planning)

14. NEW BUSINESS ITEMS FOR INTRODUCTION.

a. Introduction of an ordinance establishing the Planning Department. (Urban Development)

b. Introduction of an ordinance establishing the Division of Urban and Long Range Planning. (Urban Development)

c. Introduction of an ordinance establishing the Division of Planning Services. (Urban Development)

d. Introduction of an ordinance establishing the Division of Community Development. (Urban Development)

e. Introduction of an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 89-79, entitled the City of Huntsville Classification and Salary Plan. (Urban Development)

15. NEW BUSINESS ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION OR ACTION.

a. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into agreements with the low bidder meeting specifications as outlined in the attached Summary of Bids for Acceptance. (Finance)

b. Ordinance to amend Budget Ordinance No. 13-630 by changing appropriated funding for various departments and funds. (Finance)

c. Ordinance to amend Budget Ordinance No. 13-630 by changing authorized personnel strength in the various departments and funds. (Finance)

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

e. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an investment custodial agreement with U.S. Bank.  (Finance)

f. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute Change Order #1 to the agreement between the City of Huntsville and Metro Commercial Contracting LLC for Landscape Management Office renovations located at 2413 9^th Avenue. (Facilities Projects Management)

g. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with LBYD, Inc., Engineering Services for Redstone Gateway Earthwork & Topsoil Analysis, Project No. 65-14-SP18. (Engineering)                                            

h. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Littlejohn Engineering Associates, Inc. d/b/a G. W. Jones & Sons Consulting Engineers for Topographic Surveying Services for John Hunt Park, Project No. 65-14-SP17. (Engineering)

i. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the low bidder, Christopher Professional Enterprises, Inc., for Periodic Bid for Sanitary Sewer Projects-2014, Project No. 65-14-SS04. (Engineering)

j. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Goodwyn, Mills and Cawood, Inc., for Engineering Design Services for Wynn Drive Relocation, Project No. 65-14-RD02. (Engineering)

k. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Garver, L.L.C., for Engineering Services for Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) Administration, Project No. 65-14-SP16. (Water Pollution Control)

l. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to make application for State Revolving Loan Funds from the State of Alabama for City of Huntsville Wastewater Collection and Treatment Facilities. (Water Pollution Control)

m. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to modify the agreement with Johnson & Associates Consulting Engineers, L.L.C. for Engineering Services for NPDES Permitting and Inspections for John Hunt Park, Project No. 65-12-SP19, by Modification No. 1. (Public Works)

n. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Real Estate Purchase Agreement between the City of Huntsville, 103 Wynn Drive LLC and the Alabama State Board of Education for Wynn Drive Relocation, Project No. 65-14-SP18 (Urban Development)

o. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Jackson County Commission. (Emergency Management)

p. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Limestone County Commission. (Emergency Management)

q. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Marshall County Commission. (Emergency Management)

r. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Morgan County Commission. (Emergency Management)

s. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Cullman County Commission. (Emergency Management)

t. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the North Alabama Medical Reserve Corps. (Emergency Management)

u. Resolution authorizing an agreement between City of Huntsville and Roark Chainsaw Carving for Earth Day Event at Hays Nature Preserve on April 12, 2014. (Landscape Management)

v. Resolution authorizing the Clerk-Treasurer to invoke Progress Bank Letter of Credit No. 90000160500 for River Ridge Phase IV Subdivision. (City Attorney) DELETED

w. Resolution authorizing the Clerk-Treasurer to invoke BB&T Bank Letter of Credit No. 9641580594-00008 for Grayson Place at Sanctuary Cove Subdivision. (City Attorney) DELETED

x. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute Modification No. 13 to Supplemental Development Agreement TIF5 Series 2010-A between the City of Huntsville and LW Redstone Company, LLC.  (City Attorney)

y. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Real Estate Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Heritage Ventures, Inc.  (City Attorney)

z. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend an agreement with Rimini as adopted August 28, 2008, by Res. No. 08-815, for support for PeopleSoft Products. (ITS)

aa. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter in an Agreement between the City of Huntsville, Alabama and Summit Technology, Inc. for hosting the City of Huntsville’s PeopleSoft Database. (ITS)

bb. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement between the City of Huntsville and CareHere Management, PLLC. (Human Resources)

cc. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a lease agreement between the City of Huntsville and DCSC, LLC. For property located at 2227 Drake Avenue. (Human Resources)

dd. Request for authorization to advertise and fill the position of Deputy Director of Traffic Engineering at Grade 20 and at a higher rate if necessary. (Traffic Engineering)

16. LEGAL DEPARTMENT ITEMS/TRANSACTIONS.

a. Vacation of Easements

1. Ordinance authorizing the vacation of a 15-foot Utility and Drainage Easement, Lot 1, Block 37, Huntsville Park, Plat Book 1, Page 216. (3124 Triana Blvd.:Huntsville Park Church of Christ)

b. Vacation of rights-of-way

1.a. Resolution consenting to the vacation of a portion of Lendon Main Street Right-of-Way, (formerly known as Jones Farm

Road), Resubdivision of Lot 1 of Jones Farm Southwest, Plat Book 37, Page 72.

1.b Ordinance authorizing the vacation of a portion of Lendon Main Street Right-of- Way, (formerly known as Jones Farm Road), Resubdivision of Lot 1 of Jones Farm Southwest, Plat Book 37, Page 72.

c. Deeds for acceptance

None.

d. Routine bond satisfactions

None.

e. Liquor bond mortgages.

None.

17. NON-ROSTER COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC.

18. ADJOURN.