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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.