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Revised: TUESDAY, AUGUST 11, 2015, 2:00 P.M.

 

 

AGENDA FOR THE HUNTSVILLE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

TO BE HELD AUGUST 13, 2015 AT 6:00 P.M.

IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS

 

 

 

CALL TO ORDER.

 

                                                                                                                             

1.    INVOCATION.

     

Pastor Jason Parks

 

2.   PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.

 

3.   APPROVAL OF MINUTES

 

a.  Regular Meeting held July 23, 2015.

(Minutes Received)

 

4.   RESOLUTIONS AND SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS.

 

a.  Mayor.

 

1.  Presentation by the Huntsville Tennis Center.

 

2.  Resolution commending Bill and Louise Vanedoe for their service to the

    Green Mountain Volunteer Fire Department.

 

b.  Council.

 

1.  Adoption and Presentation.

 

a.    Resolution congratulating Terry Hatfield on his retirement from the City of Huntsville after 39 years of dedicated service. (Showers)

 

2.  Adoption Only.

 

a.    Resolution congratulating Second Chance Deliverance & Restoration Ministries on ten years of kingdom service, to be held August 22, 2015, at Union Chapel Missionary Baptist Church. (Showers)

 

b.    Resolution congratulating Reverend Willie Hinton on his 25th Pastoral Anniversary, to be held August 23, 2015, at West Mastin Lake Baptist Church. (Showers)

 

c.    Resolution acknowledging Robin Givens on her appearance at the Phillips CME Church 150th Anniversary Gala, to be held August 21, 2015, at the Jackson Center.  (Culver)

 

d.    Resolution acknowledging Eric Taylor on his performance at the Phillips CME Church 150th Anniversary Gala, to be held August 21, 2015, at the Jackson Center. (Culver)

 

c.  Other Special Recognitions.

 

d.   Announcements.

 

5.   BUSINESS WITH OUTSIDE LEGAL REPRESENTATION.

 

a.   Council decision regarding Personnel Hearing for Richard Fowler (Landscape Management)  (Russell)

 

6.   PUBLIC HEARINGS.

 

a.    Public hearings to be held.

 

1.    Public hearing pursuant to Ala. Code §§ 11-99-1 et seq., on the proposed creation of a tax increment financing district, tentatively named “TIF D6.” (Set July 23, 2015, Regular Council Meeting)  (City Attorney)

 

2.    Public hearing authorizing the City Clerk-Treasurer to assess the cost of the cutting and removing of grass and weeds against certain properties.  (Community Development)

 

b.    Public hearings to be set.

 

1.    Resolution to set a public hearing on an ordinance rezoning property lying on the west side of South Shawdee Road and on the north side of South Village Square Road from Neighborhood Business C-1A District to Residence 2-A District.  (Set September 24, 2015, Regular Council Meeting)  (Planning)

 

2.    Resolution to set a public hearing on an ordinance rezoning property lying on the west side of U.S. Highway 231 South and on the north side of Magna Carta Place from Light Industry District to Residence 2 District.  (Set September 24, 2015, Regular Council Meeting)  (Planning)

 

3.    Resolution to set a public hearing on an ordinance zoning newly annexed property lying on the north side of Capshaw Road and on the east side of Autumn Branch Drive to Residence 2 District.  (Set September 24, 2015, Regular Council Meeting)  (Planning)

 

4.    Resolution to set a public hearing on an ordinance to delete Article 21, Neighborhood Business C-1A District Regulations.  (Set September 24, 2015, Regular Council Meeting)  (Planning)

 

5.    Resolution to set a public hearing for suspension of licensure for certain taxpayers.  (Set August 27, 2015, Regular Council Meeting)  (Clerk-Treasurer)

 

6.    Resolution to set a public hearing for suspension of licensure for certain taxpayer.  (Set August 27, 2015, Regular Council Meeting)  (Clerk-Treasurer)

 

7.    Resolution to set a public hearing for Turkessa Jefferson and Brian Ball d/b/a Party Life, LLC.  (Set August 27, 2015, Regular Council Meeting)  (Public Transit)

 

8.    Resolution to set a public hearing for Cecilio Kentish, Jr. and Tiffany Kentish d/b/a KTI Express Courier.  (Set August 27, 2015, Regular Council Meeting)  (Public Transit)

 

9.    Resolution to set a public hearing for Charlie Pat Reynolds d/b/a Trans Care.  (Set August 27, 2015, Regular Council Meeting)  (Public Transit) 

 

10. Resolution to set a public hearing for Tonia Butler d/b/a ElderRide.  (Set August 27, 2015, Regular Council Meeting)  (Public Transit)

 

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 Roosevelt Dixon to the Housing Board of Adjustments and Appeals for a term to begin August 22, 2015, and expire August 22, 2020.  (Nominated July 23, 2015, Regular Council Meeting)  (Showers)

 

2.   Resolution to reappoint Ola Mae Tibbs to the Housing Board of Adjustments and Appeals for a term to begin August 22, 2015 and expire August 22, 2020.  (Nominated July 23, 2015, Regular Council Meeting)  (Showers)

 

b.  Board Appointment Nominations

 

1.   Nomination of Terrance Vickerstaff for appointment to the Alabama Constitution Village/Historic Huntsville Depot Board for a term to begin   August 27, 2015, and expire June 26, 2018. (Russell)

 

2.   Nomination of Kerry Fehrenbach for appointment to the Health Care Authority of the City of Huntsville for a term to begin August 27, 2015, and expire August 15, 2021. (Russell)

 

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. 15-527, amending and updating Chapter 22, Article IV, Section 2-152 (Budget Management) of the Code of Ordinances.  (Introduced July 23, 2015, Regular Council Meeting)  (Finance)

 

b.   Ordinance No. 15-528, amending Chapter 2, Article V, Section 2-222 (Cell Phone Policy) of the Code of Ordinances.  (Introduced July 23, 2015, Regular Council Meeting)  (Finance)

 

c.   Ordinance No. 15-530, amending Section 8.2 (Appointment Rate) of Ordinance 04-315, Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual.  (Introduced July 23, 2015, Regular Council Meeting)  (Human Resources)

 

d.   Ordinance No. 15-531, amending Section 22.14 (Conference and Travel) of Ordinance 04-315, Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual.  (Introduced July 23, 2015, Regular Council Meeting)  (Human Resources)

 

14.   NEW BUSINESS ITEMS FOR INTRODUCTION.

 

a.    Introduction of an Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 89-79, Classification and Salary Plan Ordinance.  (Human Resources)

 

b.    Introduction of an Ordinance to amend Budget Ordinance No. 14-665 to modify the authorized strength of the department.  (Human Resources)

 

c.    Introduction of an Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 89-79, Classification and Salary Plan Ordinance.  (Human Resources)

 

d.    Introduction of an Ordinance to amend Budget Ordinance No. 14-665 to modify the authorized strength of various departments.  (Human Resources)

 

e.    Introduction of an Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 89-79, entitled, “The Pay Classification Ordinance of the City of Huntsville.”  (Administration) 

 

15.   NEW BUSINESS ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION OR ACTION.

 

a.    Request for authorization to advertise and fill one (1) Landscape Maintenance Worker.  (Landscape Management)

 

b.    Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding between the City Huntsville and the Madison County Commission for the FY 2015 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant.  (Police)

 

c.    Resolution authorizing the Clerk-Treasurer to invoke BB&T Bank Letter of Credit No. 964155913700003 for Pulaski Corner Subdivision.  (City Attorney)

 

d.    Resolution authorizing the Clerk -Treasurer to invoke Servis First Bank Letter of Credit No. 13780 for Hawks Ridge Estates Subdivision.  (City Attorney)

 

e.    Resolution authorizing the Clerk-Treasurer to invoke Progress Bank Letter of Credit No. 9000268100 for Midtowne on the Park Phase 3 Subdivision.  (City Attorney)

 

f.    Resolution authorizing the Clerk-Treasurer to invoke Worthington Federal Bank Letter of Credit No.  2014-50 for Overland Cove Phase 2 Subdivision.  (City Attorney)

 

g.    Resolution authorizing the City Attorney to settle the workers’ compensation claim of Sharon Grissett.  (City Attorney)

 

h.    Resolution authorizing the City Attorney to settle the claim of James Buchanan (FY13-136).  (City Attorney)

 

i.      Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Development Agreement between the City of Huntsville and CityCentre I, LLC. (Tract 2). (City Attorney) 

 

j.      Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Ground Lease Agreement between the City of Huntsville and CityCentre I, LLC. (Tract 2). (City Attorney)

 

k.    Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Development Agreement between the City of Huntsville and CityCentre II, LLC (Tract 1).  (City Attorney)

 

l.      Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Ground Lease Agreement between the City of Huntsville and CityCentre II, LLC (Tract 1).  (City Attorney)

 

m.   Resolution calling for a Special Session on the 17th  day of August, 2015, at 5:00 p.m., pursuant to Ala. Code §§ 11-99-1 et seq., for the purpose of meeting with the designated representatives of the governing bodies of deferred tax recipients of the proposed tax increment financing district, tentatively named “TIF D6”.  (City Attorney)

 

n.    Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with Family Services Center, Inc., for new construction of a house using HOME Investment Partnership funds at 2909 Wilson Drive in the Terry Heights neighborhood.  (Community Development)

  

o.    Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with Family Services Center, Inc., for new construction of a house using HOME Investment Partnership funds at 2903 Hart Drive in the Terry Heights neighborhood.  (Community Development)

 

p.    Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute Change Order #1 and Final to the agreement between the City of Huntsville and Tolar Construction Company Inc. for Fire Station #19 located at 2455 Old Big Cove Road.  (General Services)

 

q.    Resolution authorizing the Finance Department to issue payroll checks scheduled for Friday, October 2, on Wednesday, September 30.  (Finance)

 

r.        Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agency Appropriation Agreement between the City of Huntsville and First Stop, Inc.  (Administration)

 

s.    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)

 

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

 

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

 

v.    Request to advertise and fill the position of Assistant Director of Finance, Pay Grade 20, and to fill at higher than minimum rate if necessary.  (Finance)

 

w.   Request for authorization to advertise and fill one (1) regular, full-time position of Humane Educator, grade 11.  (Animal Services)

 

x.    Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement between the City of Huntsville and the low bidder, Reed Contracting Services, Inc., for Clinton Avenue Performing Arts Project, Project No. 65-15-SP33.  (Engineering)

 

y.    Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement between the City of Huntsville and OMI, Inc., for Engineering Design Services for Big Spring

Park Stabilization and Remediation Plan, Project No. 65-15-.  (Engineering)

 

z.    Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement between the City of Huntsville and Garver, L.L.C., for Engineering Services for Western Area Wastewater Treatment Plant Operations Audit, Project No. 65-15-SP53.  (Water Pollution Control)

 

aa. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement between the City of Huntsville and Garver, L.L.C., for Engineering Services for 2015 Flow Monitoring Program-Annual Operations, Maintenance, Data Analysis & Reporting, Project No. 65-15-SP52.  (Water Pollution Control)

 

bb. Resolution correcting the descriptive name of an agreement between the City of Huntsville and the State of Alabama, as previously adopted and approved by the City Council of the City of Huntsville pursuant to Resolution No. 15-552 on July 23, 2015. (Traffic Engineering)

 

cc.  Request for authorization to advertise and fill the budgeted vacant position of Deputy Director of Inspection, Grade 19, at higher than minimum if necessary.  (Inspection)

 

dd. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with the Administrative Director of Courts and the City of Huntsville Municipal Court for the Court Referral Officer Program.  (Municipal Court)

 

ee. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a License Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Valley Arts and Entertainment, Inc. (Recreation)

 

ff.    Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Pierce Manufacturing, Inc., for the construction of one (1) Enforcer 107’ Ascendant Aerial Fire Apparatus.  (Fire and Rescue)

 

16.  LEGAL DEPARTMENT ITEMS/TRANSACTIONS.

 

a.     Vacation of Easements

 

None.

 

b.     Vacation of rights-of-way

 

                        None.

 

c.     Deeds for acceptance

 

            1.  Utility & Drainage Easement         The Mary Frances Drake Irrevocable Trust 

                 Easement                                       Acquired 7/15/2015

 

 

d.     Routine bond satisfactions

 

                        None.

 

e.     Liquor bond mortgages.

 

None.

 

17.   NON-ROSTER COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC.

 

18.   ADJOURN.