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Revised: Tuesday, March 8, 2016, 2:00
p.m.
AGENDA FOR THE
HUNTSVILLE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
TO BE HELD MARCH 10,
2016, AT 6:00 P.M.
IN THE CITY COUNCIL
CHAMBERS
CALL TO ORDER.
1. INVOCATION.
Reverend Robert Somerville
2. PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE.
3. APPROVAL OF
MINUTES
a.
Regular
Meeting held February 25, 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 honoring Dr. Marvin
Carroll for his volunteerism and service to the community, during the 2016
Honoring Our Elders Celebration, sponsored by the Rosetta James Foundation, to
be held at the Jackson Center on March 12, 2016. (Culver)
b.
Resolution honoring Mother
Betty Craighead for her volunteerism and service to the community, during the
2016 Honoring Our Elders Celebration, sponsored by the Rosetta James
Foundation, to be held at the Jackson Center on March 12, 2016. (Culver)
c.
Resolution honoring Mr. James D. Foster for his
volunteerism and service to the community, during the 2016 Honoring Our Elders
Celebration, sponsored by the Rosetta James Foundation, to be held at the
Jackson Center on March 12, 2016. (Culver)
d.
Resolution honoring Mr. Freeman
Holifield for his volunteerism and service to the community, during the 2016
Honoring Our Elders Celebration, sponsored by the Rosetta James Foundation, to
be held at the Jackson Center on March 12, 2016. (Culver)
e.
Resolution honoring Mrs. Janie
Holifield for her volunteerism and service to the community, during the 2016
Honoring Our Elders Celebration, sponsored by the Rosetta James Foundation, to
be held at the Jackson Center on March 12, 2016. (Culver)
f.
Resolution honoring Mrs. Jacqueline D. Reed for
her volunteerism and service to the community, during the 2016 Honoring Our
Elders Celebration, sponsored by the Rosetta James Foundation, to be held at the
Jackson Center on March 12, 2016. (Culver)
g.
Resolution honoring The
Honorable Richard Showers, Sr., for his volunteerism and service to the
community, during the 2016 Honoring Our Elders Celebration, sponsored by the
Rosetta James Foundation, to be held at the Jackson Center on March 12, 2016.
(Culver)
h.
Resolution honoring Mrs.
Dorothy Davidson as a "Pioneer" for her
exemplary career accomplishments in the local community, during the 2016
Honoring Our Elders Celebration, sponsored by the Rosetta James Foundation, to
be held at the Jackson Center on March 12, 2016. (Culver)
i.
Resolution honoring Reverend Dr. Julius Scruggs as a "Pioneer" for his exemplary service
throughout the religious community, during the 2016 Honoring Our Elders
Celebration, sponsored by the Rosetta James Foundation, to be held at the Jackson
Center on March 12, 2016. (Culver)
j.
Resolution acknowledging Urban Strings as the
featured musical talent during a special performance at the 2016 Honoring Our
Elders Celebration, sponsored by the Rosetta James Foundation, to be held at the
Jackson Center on March 12, 2016. (Culver)
k.
Resolution honoring the life of Albert Franklin
Farrar, Sr., with a memorial service to be held at First Missionary Baptist
Church on March 12, 2016. (Showers)
l.
Resolution celebrating Oakwood
University’s 90th Alumni Homecoming Weekend, promoting both Oakwood
University and the fellowship of its alumni, to be held on March 26, 2016.
(Showers & Culver)
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. 16-009, amending
the City of Huntsville Air Pollution Control Rules and Regulations. (Set January 14, 2016, Regular
Council Meeting) (Natural Resources)
2. Public hearing to hear and
consider all objections or protests, if any, to the proposed removal of a
nuisance at 3212 Yale Circle, NW. (Set
February 25,
2016,
Regular Council Meeting) (Community Development)
3. Resolution Ordering Abatement
of Nuisance at 3212 Yale Circle, NW. (Community Development)
4. Public hearing on Resolution No. 16-144, authorizing
the issuance of Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds for Westlake Apartments. (Set February
25, 2016, Regular Council Meeting) (Community Development)
5. Public Hearing on a Resolution authorizing the City
Clerk-Treasurer to assess the costs of demolishing the property located at 2139
Davidson St.
(Community Development)
6. Public Hearing on a Resolution authorizing the City
Clerk-Treasurer to assess the costs of the boarding and secure 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 south side of Redstone
Road and west of Hobbs Road from Highway Business C-4 District to Residence 2
District. (Set April 28, 2016, Regular
Council Meeting) (Planning)
2.
Resolution to set a public
hearing on an ordinance rezoning property lying on the east side of Monte Sano
Boulevard and east of Viduta Lane from Residence 1 District to Planned
Development-Housing District , LUI Rating 35.
(Set April 28, 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 a new truck for the Meter Technology Department. (PR 10208867)
(Utilities: Electric).
b.
Resolution authorizing approval
to purchase an optical time-domain reflectometer (OTDR). (PR 10209016)
(Utilities: Electric).
9. BOARD
APPOINTMENTS.
a.
Board
Appointments to be Voted on.
b.
Board
Appointment Nominations
1.
Nomination of John Ehinger
for reappointment to the Air Pollution Control Board for a term to expire April
11, 2021. (Kling)
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 Richard Showers, Sr.
Councilman Mark Russell
Councilwoman Jennie Robinson
Councilman Bill Kling
Councilman Will Culver
13. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
ITEMS FOR ACTION.
a. Ordinance No. 16-147,
establishing the position of Director of Communication. (Introduced February 25, 2016, Regular Council
Meeting) (Administration)
b. Ordinance No. 16-148, amending
Ordinance No. 89-79, as amended, Classification and Salary Plan. (Introduced February 25, 2015, Regular
Council Meeting) (Administration)
c. Ordinance No. 16-149, amending
Budget Ordinance No. 15-642, to modify the authorized strength of a department.
(Introduced February 25, 2016, Regular
Council Meeting) (Administration)
14. NEW BUSINESS
ITEMS FOR INTRODUCTION.
a. Introduction of an ordinance annexing of
land lying on the east side of Forest Hills Drive and south of Dug Hill
Road. (Planning)
b. Introduction
of an ordinance annexing of land lying on the west side of Old Monrovia Road
and north of Wayne Road. (Planning)
c. Introduction of an ordinance
declaring certain equipment surplus and to be donated to the Huntsville Tennis
Center. (Police)
d.
Introduction of an ordinance
declaring certain equipment surplus and to be donated to Huntsville Area Crimestoppers, Inc.
(Police)
e. Introduction of an ordinance
amending Ordinance No. 89-79, Classification and Salary Plan Ordinance. (Human Resources)
f.
Introduction of an ordinance
amending Budget Ordinance No. 15-642, to modify the authorized strength of the
departments. (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 Roark
Carving, for Earth Day Event at Hays Nature Preserve on April 23, 2016. (Landscape Management)
b.
Resolution authorizing the
Mayor to enter into an agreement between the City of Huntsville and Ballparc, LLC, for
hardware and software licenses for use at all City of Huntsville event
facilities. (Parking)
c.
Resolution authorizing the City
of Huntsville to enter into an agreement with the Alabama Historical Commission
for a grant in the amount of $1,260.00 for a scholarship to allow Jessica White
to attend the National Alliance of Preservation Commissions Forum 2016 in
Mobile, AL, July 26 – 31, 2016, and the Federal Historic Preservation Tax
Incentives NPS and SHPO Workshop in Washington, DC, July 12 – 14, 2016. (Inspection)
d.
Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a
Memorandum of Understanding between the Huntsville Housing Authority and the
City of Huntsville. (Police)
e.
Resolution authorizing the City Attorney to
settle the claim of Gracie Wells and Nailah Baker (Claim FY13-91). (City Attorney)
f.
Resolution authorizing the Clerk-Treasurer to
invoke Bancorp South Letter of Credit No. 362000842173 for Stonegate
Subdivision Phase V. (City Attorney)
g.
Request for authorization to
advertise and fill the position of Accountant II, and to fill at higher than
minimum within the grade if necessary.
(Clerk-Treasurer)
h. Ordinance amending Budget Ordinance No. 15-642
by changing the authorized personnel strength in various departments and funds. (Finance)
i.
Ordinance amending Budget
Ordinance No. 15-642 by changing appropriated funding for various departments
and funds. (Finance)
j.
Resolution authorizing the Mayor
to enter into an agreement with the low bidders as specified in the attached
Summary of Bids for Acceptance.
(Finance)
k.
Resolution authorizing the
Mayor to execute a membership agreement with The Cooperative Purchasing Network
(TCPN). (Finance)
l.
Resolution authorizing the
Mayor to enter into an Originator Participation Agreement between the City of
Huntsville and Total Media Management, LLC, dba New South Mortgage, as a
Participating Lender for the Down Payment Assistance Program. (Community Development)
m.
Resolution authorizing the
Mayor to enter into an Agreement between the City of Huntsville, Alabama and
Wonderware Inc., d/b/a CORE Business Technologies, to maintain access to
historical data due to the Tyler Munis implementation. (ITS)
n.
Resolution authorizing the
Mayor to enter into an Agreement between the City of Huntsville, Alabama and
Summit Technology, an Emtec Company, for Database
Support. (ITS)
o.
Resolution authorizing the
Mayor to execute Change Order No. 2 to the agreement between the City of
Huntsville and Reed Contracting Services, Inc., for Periodic Bid for Various
Construction Projects-2013, Project No. 65-13-SP31. (Engineering)
p.
Resolution authorizing the
Mayor to execute Modification No. 1 to the agreement between the City of
Huntsville and Land Design Solutions, Inc., for Jefferson Street Streetscape
Improvements Project No. 65-15-SP04.
(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 Chase Farm Industrial Access Road
Improvements, Project No. 71-16-RD01 & ALDOT Project No. IAR-042-000-009. (Engineering)
r.
Resolution authorizing the
Mayor to enter an agreement between the City of Huntsville and Matheny Goldmon
Architecture + Interiors, LLC, for architectural services for the Clinton
Avenue Parking Garage, located at 116 Clinton Avenue. (General Services)
s.
Resolution authorizing the
Mayor to execute a Hold Harmless Agreement for Huntsville Fire & Rescue to
conduct training exercise on Huntsville Hospital property. (Fire & Rescue)
t.
Resolution authorizing the
Mayor to submit a grant application between the City of Huntsville and the
State of Alabama for a grant award in the amount of $20,000 for a Heritage
Development Plan for Normal Historic District at Alabama A&M
University. (Inspection)
u.
Resolution appointing Lewis
Daniel Sanders to the position of Director of Traffic Engineering and
appointing Howard W. McFarlen as the Fire and Rescue Chief. (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.