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Revised: Tuesday, February 9, 2016: 2:00 P.M.

 

 

AGENDA FOR THE HUNTSVILLE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

TO BE HELD FEBRUARY 11, 2016 AT 6:00 P.M.

IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS

 

 

 

CALL TO ORDER.

 

 

1.    INVOCATION.

 

Imam Ragab Khamees

 

2.   PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.

 

3.   APPROVAL OF MINUTES

 

a.  Regular Meeting held January 28, 2016.

(Minutes Received)

 

4.   RESOLUTIONS AND SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS.

 

a.   Mayor.

 

1.    Presentation of STAR 99.1/CAFY Young Citizen of the Month.

 

        b. Council.

 

1.     Adoption and Presentation.

                 

2.    Adoption Only.

 

a.    Resolution recognizing Judge Joyce London Alexander Ford as the guest speaker at the Alabama Democratic Conference 2016 Annual Membership Breakfast, to be held February 20, 2016. (Showers)

 

b.    Resolution congratulating the Epsilon Gamma Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, on its 58th Annual Debutante Presentation and Ball, to be held February 19, 2016. (Showers)

 

c.    Resolution honoring The Life and Achievements of Charles Cox, Sr. (Kling)

 

        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 a Resolution authorizing the approval of an Urban Renewal/Redevelopment Plan for Research Park East. (Set January

     28, 2016, Regular Council Meeting)  (Urban Development)

 

b.    Public hearings to be set.

 

1.    Resolution to set a public hearing on an ordinance amending Article 75, Alcoholic Beverage Establishment Regulations, Section 75.3, Permitted Establishment Districts, by amending subsection 75.3.1, Neighborhood Business C-1 and Neighborhood Business C-2 Districts, and deleting subsection 75.3.7, Village Business C-6 District, and amending Article 92, Board of Adjustment, Section 92.5, Powers and Duties, subsection 92.5.3, Permitted Uses as Special Exceptions, by amending subsection 92.5.3 (2) and subsection 92.5.3 (28) to update language concerning Village Business C-6 District.  (Set March 24, 2016, Regular Council Meeting) (Planning)

 

2.    Resolution to set a public hearing on an ordinance amending Article 92, Board of Adjustment, Section 92.5, Powers and Duties, subsection 92.5.3, Permitted Uses as  Special Exceptions, by amending subsection 92.5.3(2), subsection 92.5.3(18), subsection 92.5.3(33), and subsection 92.5.3(36) to delete certified mailing and language.  (Set March 24, 2016, Regular Council Meeting) (Planning)

 

7.   COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS.

 

        a. Communications from the Public.

 

        b.  Reports

 

8.   HUNTSVILLE UTILITIES ITEMS.

 

a.    Resolution authorizing approval to purchase LED lights for Chase Electric Operations Center. (PR 10204608) (Utilities:  Electric).

 

b.    Resolution authorizing approval to purchase outside professional services for aerial photography. (PR 10204917) (Utilities:  Electric).

 

c.    Resolution authorizing approval for the installation of fiber optic cable and associated equipment, contract labor, and consulting and engineering services.

(WBS FIB-NETWORK.BB) (Utilities:  Electric).

 

d.    Resolution authorizing approval to purchase two handheld natural gas leak detectors.  (PR 10204478) (Utilities:  Gas).

 

e.    Resolution authorizing approval to purchase a MBW vapor extraction unit and equipment. (PR 10205582) (Utilities:  Gas).

 

f.     Resolution authorizing approval to purchase ball valves for the South Parkway Water Treatment Plant. (PR 10204915) (Utilities:  Water).

 

g.    Resolution authorizing approval to purchase a gas chromatograph.  (PR 10205579) (Utilities:  Water).

 

9.   BOARD APPOINTMENTS.

 

a.  Board Appointments to be Voted on.

 

1.  Resolution appointing John Powell to the Board of Examination and Appeals for Construction Industries, for a term to expire September 21, 2016. 

 (Nominated January 28, 2016, Regular Council Meeting)  (Showers)

 

             2.   Resolution appointing Carla Clift to the Huntsville Public Library Board, for a term to expire February 10, 2020.  (Nominated January 28, 2016, Regular

                   Council Meeting)  (Showers)

 

             3.  Resolution appointing Bill Pippin to the Huntsville Public Library Board, for a term to expire February 10, 2020.  (Nominated January 28, 2016, Regular

                   Council Meeting)  (Robinson)

 

b.  Board Appointment Nominations

 

1.   Nomination of Emily Donaldson for appointment to the Educational Building Authority of the City of Huntsville-Westminster, for a term to expire November 9, 2021. (Robinson)

 

10.  APPROVAL OF EXPENDITURES.

 

a.  Resolution authorizing expenditures for payment.  (Finance Committee)

 

b.  Finance Committee Report.

 

1.   Resolution approving travel for Councilwoman Jennie Robinson to attend the Chamber of Commerce of Huntsville/Madison County 2016 Annual Washington D.C. Trip from April 17-19, 2016. (Culver)

 

11.  COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR.

 

12.   COMMUNICATIONS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS.

 

            Councilman Richard Showers, Sr.

            Councilman Mark Russell

            Councilwoman Jennie Robinson

            Councilman Bill Kling

            Councilman Will Culver

 

13. UNFINISHED BUSINESS ITEMS FOR ACTION.

 

14. NEW BUSINESS ITEMS FOR INTRODUCTION.

 

a.    Introduction of an Ordinance amending Chapter 8, Article IV, Vehicles for Hire, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Huntsville, Alabama.  (Public Transit)

 

b.    Introduction of an Ordinance amending Section 15-85(80) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Huntsville, Alabama.   (Clerk-Treasurer)

 

15. NEW BUSINESS ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION OR ACTION.

 

a.    Resolution authorizing a Special Employee Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Jessica Lauren White, HHPC Consultant.  (Inspection)

 

b.    Resolution authorizing the Mayor to accept $200,000 of FY 2015 State of Alabama Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) funds and assume the responsibility for the total amount of local matching funds.  (Community Development)

 

c.    Ordinance amending Budget Ordinance No. 15-642 by changing appropriated funding for various departments and funds.  (Finance)

 

d.    Ordinance amending Budget Ordinance No. 15-642 by changing the authorized personnel strength in various departments and funds.  (Finance)

 

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

 

f.     Resolution approving travel expenditures.  (Finance)

 

g.    Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Independent Audit Agreement by and between the City of Huntsville and Beason & Nalley, Inc., Certified Public Accountants.  (Finance)

 

h.    Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute Modification No. 2 to the Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Tyler Technologies, Inc., as adopted by Resolution No. 14-479 on June 26, 2014, and Resolution No. 15-164 on March 12, 2015.  (Finance)

 

i.      Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Lease Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Alabama Constitution Village Foundation. (Administration)

 

j.      Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement between the City of Huntsville and British Soccer.  (Parks and Recreation)

 

k.    Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute Modification No. 10 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)

 

l.      Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute Change Order No. 1 to the agreement between the City of Huntsville and Midsouth Paving Inc., for Bob Wallace Widening and Merchants Walk Improvements, Project No. 65-14-DR04.  (Engineering)

 

m.   Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Special Employee Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Dewey Lynn Majors.  (Urban Development)

 

n.    Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Parking License Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Zipcar, Inc. (Parking)

 

o.    Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement between the City of Huntsville and the Alabama Department of Transportation for the cooperative maintenance of public right-of-way.  (Landscape Management)

 

p.    Ordinance declaring certain equipment surplus and to be sold at public auction.  (Fleet)

 

q.    Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Special Employee Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Cathy Brown.  (Police)

 

r.     Resolution to reconsider and rescind the adoption and approval of the acceptance of the low bid by DeAngelo Brothers, LLC, for Herbicide Service for Drainage Ditches and Sewers Outfalls, as adopted by the Huntsville City Council on January 28, 2016, pursuant to Resolution No. 16-069.  (Russell)

 

s.    Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute Modification No. 2 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)

 

t.      Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute Modification No. 1 to the agreement between the City of Huntsville and Family Services Center, 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 Riah Rose Home for Children, Inc., for services to the homeless population.  (Community Development)

 

w.   Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute Modification No. 1 to the agreement between the City of Huntsville and North Alabama Coalition for the Homeless, Inc., (NACH), for services to the homeless population – Warming Center.  (Community Development)

 

x.    Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement between the City of Huntsville, Alabama, and the Alabama Non-Violent Offender’s Organization (ANVOO), Inc., for 2015 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Public Services funds for their Non-Violent Re-entry Program.  (Community Development)

 

y.    Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement between the City of Huntsville, Alabama and the Boys and Girls Clubs of North Alabama, Inc., for 2015 CDBG Public Services funds in order to serve youth.  (Community Development)

 

z.    Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement between the City of Huntsville and Harris Home for Children, Inc., for 2015 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Public Services funds for their Basic/Crisis Program.  (Community Development)

 

aa. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement between the City of Huntsville and the Village of Promise, Inc., for 2015 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Public Services funds for educational programs.  (Community Development)

 

bb. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Care Assurance System Aged and Homebound (CASA), Inc., for 2015 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds for housing weatherization.  (Community Development)

 

16. LEGAL DEPARTMENT ITEMS/TRANSACTIONS.

 

 a. Vacation of Easements

 

                 1.  Ordinance vacating a portion of a Utility and Drainage Easement for property located in Anslee Farms Phase 1A Subdivision along Ashor

                      Drive.  (WP Madison Investments, LLC)

 

 b. Vacation of rights-of-way

 

                  1.a. Resolution consenting to the vacation of a portion of a right-a-way for property located in Anslee Farms Phase 1A Subdivision along Ashor

                         Drive.  (WP Madison Investments, LLC)

 

                  1.b. Ordinance authorizing the vacation of a portion of a right-a-way for Property located in Anslee Farms Phase 1A Subdivision along Ashor

                          Drive.  (WP Madison Investments, LLC)            

 

 c. Deeds for acceptance

 

                        None.

 

 d. Routine bond satisfactions

 

                        None.

 

 e. Liquor bond mortgages.

 

None.

 

17.       NON-ROSTER COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC.

 

18.       ADJOURN.