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Revised: Tuesday, June 21, 2016, 2:00 p.m.
AGENDA FOR THE
HUNTSVILLE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
TO BE HELD JUNE
23, 2016, 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 June 9, 2016. (Minutes Received)
b. Special Session held June 14, 2016. (Minutes Received)
4. RESOLUTIONS
AND SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS.
a.
Mayor.
b.
Council.
1.
Adoption
and Presentation.
2.
Adoption
Only.
a.
Resolution congratulating
the RiahRose Home for Children, Incorporated on being
honored for its untiring service to the community during the Rho Eta Lambda
Education Foundation 15th Annual Thurgood Marshall Oratorical
Luncheon, to be held at the Four Points Sheraton on June 26, 2016. (Showers)
b.
Resolution congratulating
Ernest Eugene Rogers on the celebration of his milestone 100th year
of life, to be held at the Oakwood Adventist Academy Multi-Education
Center on June 25, 2016. (Showers)
c.
Resolution recognizing the
Robinson Family on holding the 2016 Arthur and Pearl Robinson Family Reunion,
to be held in Huntsville, Alabama from July 7-10, 2016. (Showers)
d.
Resolution recognizing the
Scruggs, Hawk, Readus, and Russell Family Reunion, to
be held in Washington, D.C. July 1-5, 2016. (Showers)
e.
Resolution congratulating
Dr. Eurydice Osterman on her retirement from Oakwood University after 35 years
of dedicated service, with a celebration to be held at the Oakwood University
Church on July 10, 2016. (Showers)
f.
Resolution commemorating
the life of Ronald Gene Childress, Jr. Funeral services will be held at Union
Chapel M.B. Church on June 25, 2016. (Showers & Culver)
c.
Other
Special Recognitions.
1.
Recognition
of William Hall Bridges, Honorary Council Member for a Night. (Kling)
d.
Announcements.
5. BUSINESS
WITH OUTSIDE LEGAL REPRESENTATION.
6. PUBLIC
HEARINGS.
a.
Public
hearings to be held.
1. Public hearing on Ordinance No. 16-312,
zoning newly annexed property lying on the west side of Old Monrovia Road and
north of
Wayne Road to Residence 2-A District. (Set May 12, 2016, Regular Council Meeting)
(Planning)
2. Public hearing on Ordinance No. 16-314,
zoning newly annexed property lying on the east side of Forrest Hills Drive and
south of Dug
Hill Road to Residence 1 District. (Set May 12, 2016, Regular Council Meeting)
(Planning)
3. Public hearing on Ordinance No. 16-316,
rezoning property lying on the south side of Redstone Road and on the east and
west sides of
Hobbs Road from Highway
Business C-4 District to Residence 2 District and Residence 2-B District. (Set May 12, 2016, Regular
Council Meeting) (Planning)
4. Public hearing on
Ordinance No. 16-318, amending Article 72, Sign Control Regulations, Section
72.4, Permitted Signs by Districts, by
amending
subsections 72.4.2(1) and 72.4.8(6), to update signage regulations concerning
Research Park and Research Park West
Districts.
(Set May 12, 2016, Regular Council Meeting) (Planning)
5. Public hearing for
suspension of licensure for certain taxpayer.
(Set June 9, 2016, Regular Council Meeting) (Clerk-Treasurer)
6. Public hearing for
suspension of licensure for certain taxpayers.
(Set June 9, 2016, Regular Council Meeting) (Clerk-Treasurer)
7. Public hearing on a
Resolution authorizing the City Clerk-Treasurer to assess the boarding and
securing against certain properties. (Community Development)
8. Public hearing on a Resolution
authorizing the City Clerk-Treasurer to assess the cutting and removing of
grass and weeds against certain properties. (Community Development)
b. Public
hearings to be set.
7. COMMUNICATIONS
AND REPORTS.
a. Communications from the Public.
b. Reports
8. HUNTSVILLE
UTILITIES ITEMS.
a.
Resolution authorizing the
approval to purchase three new inspector trucks. (PR 10219020) (Utilities: Electric).
b.
Resolution authorizing the
approval to purchase contract labor to replace four wooden poles on Green
Mountain. (PR 10219339) (Utilities:
Electric).
c.
Resolution authorizing the
approval to purchase contract labor to repair the easement on Green Mountain.
(PR 10219339) (Utilities: Water).
d.
Resolution authorizing the
approval to build and install the distribution fiber network for Northeast City
of Huntsville. (WBS FIB-NETWORK.D1) (Utilities:
Electric).
e.
Resolution authorizing the
approval to build and install the distribution fiber network for Central and
Downtown City of Huntsville. (WBS FIB-NETWORK.D2) (Utilities: Electric).
f.
Resolution authorizing the
approval to build and install the distribution fiber network for Northwest City
of Huntsville. (WBS FIB-NETWORK.D3) (Utilities:
Electric).
g.
Resolution authorizing the
approval to build and install the distribution fiber network for Jetport and
West City of Huntsville. (WBS FIB-NETWORK.D4) (Utilities: Electric).
h.
Resolution authorizing the
approval to build and install the distribution fiber network for Southeast City
of Huntsville. (WBS FIB-NETWORK.D5) (Utilities:
Electric).
i.
Resolution authorizing the
approval to build and install the distribution fiber network for East City of
Huntsville. (WBS FIB-NETWORK.D6) (Utilities:
Electric).
9. BOARD
APPOINTMENTS.
a.
Board
Appointments to be voted on.
1. Resolution to reappoint
Dr. Jimmy Wall, Jr., to the Huntsville Water Utility Board, for a term to
expire July 1, 2019. (Nominated June 9,
2016, Regular Council Meeting) (Kling)
2. Resolution to reappoint
Dr. Jimmy Wall, Jr., to the Huntsville Natural Gas Utility Board, for a term to
expire July 1, 2019. (Nominated June 9,
2016, Regular Council Meeting) (Kling)
3. Resolution to reappoint George Moore to the
Huntsville Electric Utility Board, for a term to expire July 1, 2019. (Nominated June 9, 2016,
Regular Council Meeting) (Kling)
b.
Board
Appointment Nominations
1.
Nomination of Lyle Voyles
for appointment to the Community Development Citizens Advisory Council for a
term to expire April 14, 2018. (Robinson)
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. 16-411,
declaring certain equipment surplus and to be sold at public auction. (Introduced June 9, 2016, Regular Council
Meeting) (Police)
b.
Ordinance No. 16-412,
amending Chapter 9, Cemeteries, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of
Huntsville, Alabama. (Introduced June 9,
2016,
Regular Council Meeting) (Cemetery)
c.
Ordinance No. 16-413,
annexing 29.17 acres of land lying south of Hobbs Island Road and north of Bill
Matthews Road. (Introduced June 9, 2016,
Regular Council Meeting) (Planning)
14. NEW BUSINESS
ITEMS FOR INTRODUCTION.
15. NEW BUSINESS
ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION OR ACTION.
a.
Resolution authorizing the
City Attorney to settle the claim of Aterrell Willis. (City Attorney)
b.
Resolution authorizing the Mayor to
execute Change Order No. 1 between the City of Huntsville and Wiregrass
Construction Company, Inc., for Winchester Road & Homer Nance Road
Intersection Improvements, Project No. 65-15-TI01. (Engineering)
c.
Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an
agreement between the City of Huntsville and the low bidder, Reed Contracting
Services, Inc., for Wall Triana Highway Resurfacing, Project No.
71-16-RR03. (Engineering)
d.
Resolution authorizing the Mayor to
enter into an agreement between the City of Huntsville and the low bidder,
Miller & Miller, Inc., for Fagan Creek Culvert Extension, Project No.
65-15-DR01. (Engineering)
e.
Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Lease
Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Roger Martin Farms for the Lease
of Farm Land in Cummings Research Park. (Engineering)
f.
Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Lease
Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Roger Martin Farms for the Lease
of Farm Land in the southwest corner of Capshaw Road & Wall Triana Highway. (Engineering)
g.
Resolution authorizing the Mayor to
enter into an agreement between the City of Huntsville and Garver,
L.L.C., for Engineering Construction Administration Services for 2016 Water
Pollution Control Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation-Contract 2, Project No. 71-16-SP39. (Water Pollution
Control)
h.
Resolution authorizing the Mayor to
enter into an agreement between the City of Huntsville and the low bidder,
Weaver Environmental Services Co., Inc., Periodic Bid for Emergency Manhole
Rehabilitation, Project No. 71-16-SP35.
(Water Pollution Control)
i.
Resolution
authorizing the Mayor to execute Modification No. 1 to the agreement between
the City of Huntsville and LTS Construction, L.L.C., for Periodic Bid for
Emergency Pipe Bursting-2015, Project No. 65-15-SP44. (Water Pollution Control)
j.
Resolution authorizing the
Mayor to enter into an agreement between the City of Huntsville and the U.S. Department
of Justice for the FY 2016 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant. (Police)
k.
Resolution Authorizing the
Mayor to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of
Huntsville and Madison County Commission for the FY 2016 Edward Byrne Memorial
Justice Assistance Grant. (Police)
l.
Resolution authorizing a Memorandum
of Understanding between the City of Huntsville, Madison County District
Attorney’s Office, Madison County Sheriff’s Office,
Morgan County Sheriff’s Office, and the City of Decatur, Alabama. (Police)
m.
Resolution authorizing the Mayor to apply for and execute
a grant from the United States Department of Transportation, Federal Transit
Authority administrator under 49 USC Chapter 32, Title 23 United States code
for Section 5307 financial aid for capital projects. (Public Transit)
n.
Resolution authorizing the Mayor to apply for and execute
a grant from the United States Department of Transportation, Federal Transit
Authority administrator under 49 USC Chapter 32, Title 23 United States code
for Section 5339 financial aid for capital projects. (Public Transit)
o.
Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute Change Order No.
1 between the City of Huntsville and Dunlap Contracting Inc., for construction
services for Big Spring Park East Phase II located at 200 Church Street,
Huntsville, Alabama. (General Services)
p.
Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an
agreement between the City of Huntsville and Willoughby Roofing and Sheet
Metal, Inc., for construction services for the Dr. Richard Showers Roof replacement
located at 4500 Blue Springs Road.
(General Services)
q.
Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter
into an agreement between the City of Huntsville and Oracle for Technical
Support Services. (ITS) DELETED
r.
Resolution
to authorize the acceptance of donations.
(Finance)
s.
Ordinance to amend Budget
Ordinance No. 15-642 by changing the authorized strength in various departments
and funds. (Finance)
t.
Ordinance to amend Budget
Ordinance No. 15-642 by changing the appropriated funding in various
departments and funds. (Finance)
u.
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)
v.
Resolution approving travel expenditures. (Finance)
w.
Resolution authorizing the
Clerk-Treasurer to invoke National Bank of
Commerce Letter of Credit No. 401165600 for Pebble Creek Phase II at
River Landing. (City Attorney)
x.
Resolution authorizing the
Mayor to enter into a Cooperative Agreement between the City of Huntsville and
the Alabama Emergency Management Agency for Subaward of Emergency Management
Performance Grant (EMPG). (EMA)
y.
Resolution authorizing the
Mayor to enter into a Cooperative Agreement between the City of Huntsville and
the State of Alabama Emergency Management Agency for the state portion of the
Emergency Management Performance Grant.
(EMA)
z.
Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement between the City
of Huntsville and the City of Fort Payne, Alabama, for the transfer of grant
funds. (EMA)
aa.
Resolution
authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement between the City of Huntsville
and Marshall County Emergency Management Agency for the transfer of grant funds. (EMA)
bb.
Resolution authorizing the
Mayor to enter into a Memorandum of Agreement between the City of Madison,
Alabama, and the City of Huntsville, Alabama, regarding emergency outdoor
weather system installation and cost sharing.
(EMA)
cc.
Request for
authorization to advertise and fill Police Officers positions to bring manpower
up to authorized strength. (Police)
dd.
Resolution authorizing the
Mayor to enter into an agreement between the City of Huntsville and Premier
Structures, Inc., for construction services for Renovations for Feline Housing
at Animal Services at 4950 Triana Boulevard.
(General Services)
16. LEGAL
DEPARTMENT ITEMS/TRANSACTIONS.
a.
Vacation
of Easements
1. Ordinance authorizing the vacation of a portion
of a utility and drainage easement, Lots 15 and 16, Phase 1, Little Mountain
Subdivision. (Wright Homes)
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.