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Revised: Tuesday, July 21, 2015, 2:00 P.M.

 

 

AGENDA FOR THE HUNTSVILLE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

TO BE HELD JULY 23, 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 July 9, 2015.

(Minutes Received)

 

4.   RESOLUTIONS AND SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS.

 

a.  Mayor.

 

           1.  Briefing on Cyber Security Summit.

 

b.  Council.

 

1.    Adoption and Presentation.

 

a.    Resolution recognizing the Huntsville City Schools 2014-2015 student Finalists of the National Scholarship and National Achievement Scholarship Programs. (Robinson)

 

2.    Adoption Only.

 

a.    Resolution congratulating Mack Ford and Ruby Mae Adams Ford on their 50th Plus Wedding Anniversary Celebration, to be held August 8, 2015. (Showers)

 

b.    Resolution congratulating Charles Edward Bradford on his 90th Birthday Celebration, to be held July 26, 2015. (Showers)

 

c.    Resolution congratulating General Dennis L. Via on becoming the Kappa Alpha Psi Laurel Wreath recipient, with the ceremony to be held  August 11, 2015, in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Showers)

 

d.    Resolution congratulating Raymond Navorra “Uncle Red” Glover upon celebrating his 95th birthday, to be held August 1, 2015, at Fellowship Presbyterian Church.  (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 on Ordinance No. 15-406, amending Zoning Ordinance, Article 3, Definitions, amending Article 23, General Business C-3 District Regulations, Section 23.1, Uses Permitted; Article 24, Highway Business C-4 District Regulations, Section 24.1, Uses Permitted; Article 25, Commercial Recreation C-5 District Regulations, Section 25.1, Uses Permitted; Article 40, Light District Regulations, Section 40.1, Uses Permitted; Article 44, Commercial Industrial Park District Regulations, Section 44.1, Uses Permitted; Article 60, Medical District Regulations, Section 60.1, Uses Permitted; Article 64, Airport Commercial District Regulations, Section 64.1, Uses Permitted; Article 66, Medical 2 District Regulations, Section 66.1, Uses Permitted; and amending Article 92, Board of Adjustment, Section 92.5.3, Permitted Uses As Special Exceptions, to add regulations concerning farmers markets.  (Set June 11, 2015, Regular Council Meeting)  (Planning)

 

2.   Public hearing on Ordinance No. 15-408, rezoning property lying on the west side of South Shawdee Road and on the north and south sides of South Village Square Road from Residence 2-A District to Residence 1 District.  (Set June 11, 2015, Regular Council Meeting)  (Planning)

 

3.   Public hearing for suspension of licensure for certain taxpayers.  (Set July 9, 2015, Regular Council Meeting)  (Clerk-Treasurer)

 

4.   Public hearing for suspension of licensure for a certain taxpayer.  (Set July 9, 2015, Regular Council Meeting)  (Clerk-Treasurer)

 

b.    Public hearings to be set.

 

1.    Resolution to set a public hearing on an ordinance rezoning of certain lands lying on the east and west sides of Jordan Lane and on the north side of Bob Wallace Avenue from Residence 1-B District, Residence 2-B District, and Neighborhood Business C-1 District to Neighborhood Business C-2 District.  (Set September 10, 2015, Regular Council Meeting)  (Planning)

 

2.    Resolution calling for a public hearing on the 13th day of August, 2015, at 6:00 p.m., pursuant to Ala. Code §§11-99-1 et seq., on the proposed creation of a tax increment financing district, tentatively named “TIF D6.”  (City Attorney)

 

7.   COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS.

 

       a.  Communications from the Public.

 

       b.  Reports

 

8.   HUNTSVILLE UTILITIES ITEMS.

 

a.    Resolution authorizing approval for the purchase of two additional trucks.  (PR 10184674) (Utilities:  Electric).

 

b.    Resolution authorizing approval for the purchase of an electric meter test board. (PR 10188257) (Utilities:  Electric).

 

d.    Resolution authorizing approval for the purchase of water tank property on Eastwood Circle. (PR 10187432) (Utilities:  Water).

 

e.    Resolution authorizing approval for the purchase of contract labor to clear natural gas rights-of-way. (PR 10187946) (Utilities:  Gas).

 

f.     Introduction and adoption of an ordinance authorizing the issuance of Water Revenue Warrants, Series 2015, for the construction of the Southeast Water Treatment Plant.  (Utilities:  Water).

 

9.   BOARD APPOINTMENTS.

 

a.  Board Appointments to be Voted on.

 

1.   Resolution to reappoint Charlie Bonner to the Museum Board of the City of Huntsville for a term to begin August 13, 2015, and expire August 13, 2021.  (Nominated July 9, 2015, Regular Council Meeting)  (Kling)

 

b.  Board Appointment Nominations

 

1.   Nomination of Roosevelt Dixon for reappointment to the Housing Board of Adjustments and Appeals for a term to begin August 22, 2015, and expire August 22, 2020.  (Showers)

 

2.   Nomination of Ola Mae Tibbs for reappointment to the Housing Board of Adjustments and Appeals for a term to begin August 22, 2015, and expire August 22, 2020.  (Showers)

 

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.

 

14.   NEW BUSINESS ITEMS FOR INTRODUCTION.

 

a.    Introduction of an ordinance to amend and update Chapter 2, Article IV, Section 2-152 (Budget Management) of the Code of Ordinances.  (Finance)

 

b.    Introduction of an Ordinance to amend Chapter 2, Article V, Section 2-222 (Cell Phone Policy) of the Code of Ordinances.  (Finance)

 

c.    Introduction of an ordinance concerning the annexation of land lying west of Greenbrier Road and on the south side of Hundley Way.  (Planning)

 

d.    Introduction of an Ordinance to amend Section 8.2 (Appointment  Rate) of Ordinance 04-315, Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual.  (Human Resources)

 

e.    Introduction of an Ordinance to amend Section 22.14 (Conference and Travel) of Ordinance 04-315, Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual.  (Human Resources)

15.   NEW BUSINESS ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION OR ACTION.

 

a.    Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement between the City of Huntsville and the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs, Law Enforcement Traffic Safety Division, for the 2015-2016 Madison-Morgan County Strategic Counterdrug (STAC) Team Grant.  (Police)

 

b.    Resolution authorizing the City of Huntsville Department of Urban Development to prepare a Project Plan for the development of a proposed tax increment financing district, tentatively named “TIF D6,” which district encompasses approximately 7,131 acres, more or less, in accordance with Ala. Code §§ 11-99-1 et seq.  (City Attorney)

 

c.    Resolution authorizing the President or President Pro Tem to make written or other submissions, as required, and give notices or notifications, as required by Ala. Code §§ 11-99-1 et seq., with respect to consideration of tentatively named “TIF D6,” on behalf of the City Council of the City of Huntsville, Alabama.  (City Attorney)

 

d.    Resolution authorizing the Clerk-Treasurer to invoke Bryant Bank Letter of Credit No. 1151 for Oak Grove Subdivision at Farley Farm Phase 1.  (City Attorney)  DELETED

 

e.    Resolution authorizing the Clerk-Treasurer to invoke Bryant Bank Letter of Credit No. 1178 for Valleybrook Subdivision.  (City Attorney)  DELETED

 

f.    Resolution authorizing the Clerk-Treasurer to invoke CB&S Bank Letter of Credit No. 555546 for Ansley Farms Phase I Subdivision.  (City Attorney)

 

g.    Resolution authorizing the Clerk-Treasurer to invoke CB&S Bank Letter of Credit No. 555544 for Anslee Farms Phase I Subdivision.  (City Attorney)

 

h.    Resolution authorizing the Clerk-Treasurer to invoke BancorpSouth Bank Letter of Credit No. 362000812633 for Kenthurst at McMullen Cove Subdivision.  (City Attorney)

 

i.     Resolution authorizing the Clerk-Treasurer to invoke BancorpSouth Bank Letter of Credit No. 362000821579 for Old Cove at McMullen Cove Subdivision.  (City Attorney)

 

j.     Resolution authorizing the Clerk-Treasurer to invoke BancorpSouth Bank Letter of Credit No. 362000821659 for Oakshire at McMullen Cove Subdivision.  (City Attorney)

 

k.    Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Real Estate Purchase and Sales Agreement between the City of Huntsville and John William Procter.  (City Attorney)

 

l.     Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Amendment No. 1 to Real Estate Purchase and Sales Agreement between the City of Huntsville and John William Procter.  (City Attorney)

 

m.   Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement between the City of Huntsville and Cintas Corporation for Laundry and Dust Control Rental.  (Finance)

 

n.    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)

 

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

 

p.    Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement between the City of Huntsville and Harry Walls Environmental Consulting for preparation of the City of Huntsville Environmental Review for the 2015 Action Plan and 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan.  (Community Development)

                

q.    Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract between the City of Huntsville and Family Services Inc., for new construction of a house, using HOME Investment Partnership funds, in the Terry Heights neighborhood on 2805 Barbara Drive.  (Community Development)

 

r.     Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract between the City of Huntsville and Family Services Inc., for new construction of a house, using HOME Investment Partnership funds, in the Terry Heights neighborhood on 2714 Barbara Drive.  (Community Development)

 

s.    Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract between the City of Huntsville and Family Services Inc., for new construction of a house, using HOME Investment Partnership funds, in the Hillandale neighborhood on 3208 Brook Manor.  (Community Development)

 

t.      Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement between the City of Huntsville and DHI Mortgage Company, Ltd., as a Participating Lender for the Down Payment Assistance Program.  (Community Development)

 

u.    Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement between the City of Huntsville and BancorpSouth, as a Participating Lender for the Down Payment Assistance Program.  (Community Development)

 

v.    Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to enter an agreement between the City of Huntsville and Chapman Sisson Architects for Architectural Design Services for Johnson High School Campus Master Plan.  (General Services)

 

w.   Resolution authorizing a Special Employee agreement between the City of Huntsville and Robin D. Cox.  (Landscape Management)

 

x.    Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute Modification No. 8 to the agreement between the City of Huntsville and Johnson & Associates Consulting Engineers, L.L.C., for Utility Easement Acquisition for Church Street and Pratt Avenue Widening and Realignment, Phase I, State Project No. STPHV-4500(200) and City Project No. 65-01-RD05.  (Engineering)

 

y.    Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute Change Order No. 1 to the agreement between the City of Huntsville and Reed Contracting Services, Inc., for Highway 431 Turn Lane Improvements, Project No. 65-14-TI02.  (Engineering)

 

z.    Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement between the City of Huntsville and the Alabama Department of Transportation for Installation, Operation and Maintenance of Roadway Lighting Along SR-53 (US 231 / Memorial Pkwy) from Station 69+16 To Station 92+40, Project No. NHF-0053(530).  (Engineering)

 

aa. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement between the City of Huntsville and the Alabama Department of Transportation for SR-53(US-231/Memorial Parkway) from North of Cr-77 (Whitesburg Drive) to South of Golf Road (Mainline), Project No. NHF-0053(530).  (Engineering)

 

bb. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement between the City of Huntsville and the Alabama Department of Transportation for SR-53(US-231/Memorial Parkway) from North of Cr-77 (Whitesburg Drive) to South of Golf Road , Project No. NHF-0053(531).  (Engineering)

 

cc.  Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement between the City of Huntsville and Barge, Waggoner, Sumner & Canon, Inc., for Engineering Design Services for John Hunt Park Roadway Improvements, Project No. 65-15-SP51.  (Engineering)

 

dd. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement between the City of Huntsville and the low bidder, J. C. Cheek Contractors, Inc., for Periodic Bid for Traffic Striping and Marking-2015, Project No. 65-15-SP48.  (Traffic Engineering)

 

ee. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement between the City of Huntsville and the State of Alabama Department of Transportation for the Removal, Installation, Operation and Maintenance of Traffic Control Signals at the intersection of SR-53(US-231/Memorial Pkwy) from north of CR-77(Whitesburg Drive) to south of Golf Road Grade, Drain, Base Pave & Bridges for Service Roads & Slip Ramps, Project No. NHF-0053(531).   (Traffic Engineering)

 

ff.    Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement between the City of Huntsville and Tennessee Captioning, LLC, for closed captioning services.  (Administration)

 

gg. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute Enrollment Agreement benefit changes for the purposes of amending eligibility criteria on the City’s Group Health Plans.  (Human Resources)

 

hh.Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an application for stop loss insurance coverage with HCC Life Insurance Company for the purpose of renewing stop loss coverage for the City’s group health plans.  (Human Resources)

 

ii.    Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute Modification No. 5 to extend and renew Group Dental Plan Policy between the City of Huntsville and Delta Dental Insurance Company for group dental insurance.  (Human Resources)

 

jj.     Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Special Employee agreement between the City of Huntsville and Vernon Lee.  (Fire & Rescue)

 

kk.  Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement between the City of Huntsville and the  Boys & Girls Clubs of North Alabama, Inc., for the operation of Westside Center.  (Parks & Recreation)

 

ll.    Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Purchase and Test Security Agreement by and between the City of Huntsville and Stanard & Associates, Inc., for The National Police Officer Selection Test (POST).  (Human Resources)

 

mm.          Resolution to adjust the salary of the Manager of Planning Services.  (Administration)

 

16.  LEGAL DEPARTMENT ITEMS/TRANSACTIONS.

 

a.     Vacation of Easements

 

b.     Vacation of rights-of-way

 

 1.a.  Resolution consenting to the vacation of a right-of-way for the proposed Watson Grand Preserve, Little Cove Road and Watson Grand Way.

 

 1.b.  Ordinance authorizing the vacation of right-of-way for the proposed Watson Grand Preserve, Little Cove Road and Watson Grand Way.

 

c.     Deeds for acceptance

 

                1.  Temporary Construction        Carter W. Martin

                     Easement                                 Acquired 6/26/2015

 

                2.  Stormwater Drainage             MREC Placemakers VOP, LLC

                     Easement                                 Acquired 7/13/2015

 

                3.  Pedestrian Easement             MREC Placemakers VOP, LLC

                                                                        Acquired 7/13/2015

 

d.     Routine bond satisfactions

 

                        None.

 

e.     Liquor bond mortgages.

 

None.

 

17.   NON-ROSTER COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC.

 

18.   ADJOURN.