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AGENDA FOR THE HUNTSVILLE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

TO BE HELD MAY 28, 2015 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 May 14, 2015.

(Minutes Received)

 

b.  Special Session held May 21, 2015.

                  (Minutes Received)

 

4.   RESOLUTIONS AND SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS.

 

a.  Mayor.

 

1.    Recognition of Randolph School Girls Varsity Soccer Team as winners of the AHSAA Class 4A-5A State Championship. 

 

2.    Recognition of Randolph School Boys Varsity Soccer Team as winners of the AHSAA Class 4A-5A State Championship. 

 

 

b.  Council.

 

 

1.  Adoption and Presentation.

 

a. Resolution commending J.F. Drake State Community and Technical College on the establishment of a Craft Beer Brewing program.

 

 

2.  Adoption Only.

     

a.    Resolution congratulating Mr. Abner Merriweather, Government and Industry Leadership Award Honoree, during the Fourteenth Annual Leadership Awards Banquet sponsored by the Huntsville Progressive Alumni Chapter, Inc., to be held at the Ernest L. Knight Reception Center, Alabama A&M University, at 6:00 p.m. on June 6, 2015.   (Showers)

 

b.    Resolution congratulating Dr. Kemba Chambers, Education Leadership Award Honoree, during the Fourteenth Annual Leadership Awards Banquet sponsored by the Huntsville Progressive Alumni Chapter, Inc., to be held at the Ernest L. Knight Reception Center, Alabama A&M University, at 6:00 p.m. on June 6, 2015.   (Showers)

 

c.    Resolution congratulating the Kimberly Fails Jones Foundation, Civic and Community Leadership Award Honoree, during the Fourteenth Annual Leadership Awards Banquet sponsored by the Huntsville Progressive Alumni Chapter, Inc., to be held at the Ernest L. Knight Reception Center, Alabama A&M University, at 6:00 p.m. on June 6, 2015.   (Showers)

 

d.    Resolution congratulating Dr. Bobby Sledge, Religious Leadership Award Honoree, during the Fourteenth Annual Leadership Awards Banquet sponsored by the Huntsville Progressive Alumni Chapter, Inc., to be held at the Ernest L. Knight Reception Center, Alabama A&M University, at 6:00 p.m. on June 6, 2015.   (Showers)

 

e.    Resolution congratulating Damson Automotive Group, Corporate Leadership Award Honoree, during the Fourteenth Annual Leadership Awards Banquet sponsored by the Huntsville Progressive Alumni Chapter, Inc., to be held at the Ernest L. Knight Reception Center, Alabama A&M University, at 6:00 p.m. on June 6, 2015.   (Showers)

 

f.     Resolution congratulating Mr. Neal Gladden, Small Business Leadership Award Honoree, during the Fourteenth Annual Leadership Awards Banquet sponsored by the Huntsville Progressive Alumni Chapter, Inc., to be held at the Ernest L. Knight Reception Center, Alabama A&M University, at 6:00 p.m. on June 6, 2015.   (Showers)

 

g.    Resolution congratulating Mr. Gary T. Whitley, Alumnus of the Year Award Honoree, during the Fourteenth Annual Leadership Awards Banquet sponsored by the Huntsville Progressive Alumni Chapter, Inc., to be held at the Ernest L. Knight Reception Center, Alabama A&M University, at 6:00 p.m. on June 6, 2015.   (Showers)

 

h.    Resolution congratulating Mrs. Carolyn Parker, William Hooper Council Distinguished Alumna Award Honoree, during the Fourteenth Annual Leadership Awards Banquet sponsored by the Huntsville Progressive Alumni Chapter, Inc., to be held at the Ernest L. Knight Reception Center, Alabama A&M University, at 6:00 p.m. on June 6, 2015.   (Showers)

 

i.      Resolution congratulating Mrs. Sadie Pleasure, Alumna of the Year Award Honoree, during the Fourteenth Annual Leadership Awards Banquet sponsored by the Huntsville Progressive Alumni Chapter, Inc., to be held at the Ernest L. Knight Reception Center, Alabama A&M University, at 6:00 p.m. on June 6, 2015.   (Showers)

 

j.      Resolution congratulating Senator Paul Sanford, Government Relations Leadership Award  Honoree, during the Fourteenth Annual Leadership Awards Banquet sponsored by the Huntsville Progressive Alumni Chapter, Inc., to be held at the Ernest L. Knight Reception Center, Alabama A&M University, at 6:00 p.m. on June 6, 2015.   (Showers)

 

k.    Resolution congratulating Dr. Ruth D. Jones, Government and Industry Leadership Award Honoree, during the Fourteenth Annual Leadership Awards Banquet sponsored by the Huntsville Progressive Alumni Chapter, Inc., to be held at the Ernest L. Knight Reception Center, Alabama A&M University, at 6:00 p.m. on June 6, 2015.   (Showers)

 

 

c.  Other Special Recognitions.

 

 

d.   Announcements.

 

 

5.   BUSINESS WITH OUTSIDE LEGAL REPRESENTATION.

 

a.    Council decision regarding Personnel Hearing (G-14-01) for Karl Kennemore  (Parks & Recreation)  (Russell)

 

b.    Council decision regarding Personnel Hearing (G-14-02) for Karl Kennemore  (Parks & Recreation)  (Russell)

 

c.    Council decision regarding Personnel Hearing (G-14-03) for Karl Kennemore  (Parks & Recreation)  (Russell)

 

6.   PUBLIC HEARINGS.

 

a.    Public hearings to be held.

 

1.    Public hearing on Resolution No. 15-316 for Roiant White, dba RCLS to operate (3) three luxury vehicles.  (Set May 14, 2015, Regular Council Meeting)  (Public Transit)

 

b.    Public hearings to be set.

 

 

7.   COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS.

 

 a.      Communications from the Public.

 

 

 b.      Reports

 

 

8.   HUNTSVILLE UTILITIES ITEMS.

 

a.  Resolution authorizing approval for the purchase of roof repairs at the Southwest Water Treatment Plant.  (PR 10182400)  (Utilities:  Water)

 

b.  Resolution authorizing approval for the purchase of roof repairs at the South Parkway Water Treatment Plant.  (PR 10182401)  (Utilities:  Water)

 

 

9.   BOARD APPOINTMENTS.

 

a.  Board Appointments to be Voted on.

 

1.   Resolution to appoint Kelly May to the Housing Board of Adjustments and Appeals for a term to expire August 22, 2018.  (Nominated May 14, 2015, Regular Council Meeting)  (Robinson)

 

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 Will Culver

            Councilman Bill Kling

            Councilman Richard Showers, Sr.

            Councilwoman Jennie Robinson

            Councilman Mark Russell

 

 

13.   UNFINISHED BUSINESS ITEMS FOR ACTION.

 

a.   Ordinance No. 15-320, annexing land lying east of U.S. Highway 431 South and on the west side of Goose Ridge Drive.  (Introduced May 14, 2015, Regular Council Meeting)  (Planning)

 

b.   Ordinance No. 15-321, approving the following street name change:  The new Church Street (formerly Orchard Street and Hundley Drive) from Oakwood Avenue south to Pratt Avenue to be renamed Hundley Drive.  (Introduced May 14, 2015, Regular Council Meeting)  (Planning)

 

c.   Ordinance No 15-322, approving the following street naming:  The new gateway entrance into downtown from Governors Drive to Williams Avenue to be named Dr. Joseph Lowery Boulevard.  (Introduced May 14, 2015, Regular Council Meeting)  (Planning)

 

d.   Ordinance No. 15-323, regarding Rights-of-Way Use Agreement between Southern Light, LLC, and authorizing the Mayor to enter into same on behalf of the City.  (Introduced May 14, 2015, Regular Council Meeting)  (City Attorney)

 

e.   Ordinance No. 15-324, amending Ordinance No. 06-1220, as amended, regarding the hourly rate paid to outside legal counsel.  (Introduced May 14, 2015, Regular Council Meeting)  (City Attorney)

 

f.    Ordinance No. 15-325, amending Section 10.21 of Ordinance 04-315, Personnel Policies and Procedures, for modification to the Miscellaneous Leave (Hazardous Weather/Emergency Conditions) policy.  (Introduced May 14, 2015, Regular Council Meeting)  (Human Resources)

 

14.   NEW BUSINESS ITEMS FOR INTRODUCTION.

 

 

15.   NEW BUSINESS ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION OR ACTION.

 

a.    Ordinance to amend Budget Ordinance No. 14-665 by changing the authorized personnel strength in various departments and funds.  (Finance)

 

b.    Ordinance to amend Budget Ordinance No. 14-665 by changing appropriated funding for various departments and funds.  (Finance)

 

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

 

d.    Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into agreements with the low bidders as specified in the attached Summary of Bids for Acceptance.  (Finance)

 

e.    Resolution authorizing the City Attorney to initiate legal proceedings to collect unpaid lodging taxes.  (City Attorney)

 

f.     Resolution authorizing the Clerk-Treasurer to invoke Regions Bank Letter of Credit No. 55106540 for Olde Cobblestone Phase 3 Subdivision.  (City Attorney)

 

g.    Resolution authorizing the Clerk-Treasurer to invoke Regions Bank Letter of Credit No. 55106534 for Olde Cobblestone Phase 3 Subdivision.  (City Attorney)

 

h.    Resolution authorizing the Clerk-Treasurer to invoke South Bank Letter of Credit No. 2013 - 299 for McMullen Place Phase 3 Subdivision.  (City Attorney)

 

i.      Resolution authorizing the Clerk-Treasurer to invoke Bryant Bank Letter of Credit No. 1172 for Heritage Brook Subdivision Phase 1.  (City Attorney)

 

j.      Resolution authorizing the Clerk-Treasurer to invoke First Commercial Bank Letter of Credit No. 966 for Hawks Ridge 4th Addition Subdivision.  (City Attorney)

 

k.    Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute First Amendment to Ground Lease Agreement between the City of Huntsville and CityCentre, LLC.  (City Attorney)

 

l.      Resolution authorizing the City Attorney to settle the claim of Kenneth and Josephine Oti.  (City Attorney)

 

m.   Ordinance declaring certain real property as surplus and directing the City of Huntsville to enter into a Purchase Agreement to sell the subject property to Propst Development County Line Road, LLC.  (Urban Development)

 

n.    Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Purchase Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Propst Development County Line Road, LLC.  (Urban Development)

 

o.    Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Renewal Land Lease Agreement with Vandiver Farms for the Lease of Farm Land located on the east side of Old Railroad Bed Road at Magnolia Springs Subdivision.  (Engineering)

 

p.    Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement between the City of Huntsville and  Garver, L.L.C., for Professional Engineering and Land Surveying Services for Project Axle Improvements, Project No. 65-15-SP39.  (Engineering)

 

q.    Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement between the City of Huntsville and the low bidder, Reed Contracting Services, Inc., for Greenbrier Parkway, Phase III-B, Project No. 65-13-RD02.  (Engineering)

 

r.     Request for approval to advertise and fill position of Civil Engineer II, Pay Grade 18, and to fill position at steps higher than minimum within the pay grade if necessary.  (Engineering)

 

s.    Request for approval to advertise and fill vacant position of Equipment Service Worker in the Fleet Services Division, at a higher than minimum salary if necessary.  (Fleet)

 

t.     Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute Modification No. 1 to the agreement between the City of Huntsville and New Futures, Inc., for services to the homeless population.  (Community Development)

 

u.    Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute Modification No. 2 to the agreement between the City of Huntsville and New Futures, Inc., for services to the homeless population.  (Community Development)

 

v.    Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute Modification No. 1 to the agreement between the City of Huntsville and Community Action Partnership of Huntsville/Madison & Limestone Counties, Inc., for services to the homeless population.  (Community Development)

 

w.   Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement between the City of Huntsville and Academy, Ltd., dba Academy Sports and Outdoors.  (Parks & Recreation)

 

x.    Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a real estate purchase agreement between the City of Huntsville and Sherman Industries, LLC, formerly known as Sherman International.  (Administration)

 

 

16.  LEGAL DEPARTMENT ITEMS/TRANSACTIONS.

 

a.     Vacation of Easements

 

None.

 

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.