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Revised: Tuesday, October 11, 2016, 2:00 p.m.

 

AGENDA FOR THE HUNTSVILLE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

TO BE HELD OCTOBER 13, 2016, AT 6:00 P.M.

IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS

 

 

 

CALL TO ORDER.

 

 

1.  INVOCATION.

 

      Susan Holiday

 

2.  PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.

 

3.  APPROVAL OF MINUTES

 

      a.  Regular Meeting held September 22, 2016.  (Minutes Received)

 

4.  RESOLUTIONS AND SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS.

 

a.   Mayor.

    

1.     Rocket City Broadcasting/CAFY Young Citizen of the Month presentation.

 

b.   Council.

 

1.      Adoption and Presentation.

 

2.      Adoption Only.

 

a.     Resolution recognizing the J.O. Johnson High School graduating “Class of 1986” on holding its 30th Reunion, to be held October 14-15, 2016, at the Westin, Huntsville. (Showers)

 

c.   Other Special Recognitions.

         

1.     Recognition of Lorainne Ennis for successfully recovering a monument to Revolutionary War soldiers lost for 40 years and having it placed in the Veterans Park in downtown Huntsville in September 2016.  (Kling)

    

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

 

2.   Public hearing on a resolution authorizing the demolition of an unsafe building, constituting a public nuisance, located at 1610 Cavalry Street, NW.  (Community Development)

 

3.   Public hearing on a resolution authorizing the demolition of an unsafe building, constituting a public nuisance, located at 2145 Medaris Road, NW.  (Community Development)

 

b.  Public hearings to be set.

 

1.     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(40), to add language concerning temporary, seasonal outdoor agricultural sales.  (Set November 17, 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(22), to update language concerning indoor facilities for BB Guns.  (Set November 17, 2016, Regular Council Meeting)   (Planning)

 

3.     Resolution to set a public hearing on an ordinance zoning newly annexed property lying north of Little Cove Road and on the west side of Watson Grande Way as Residence 1-A District.  (Set November 17, 2016, Regular Council Meeting)   (Planning)

 

4.     Resolution to set a public hearing on an ordinance zoning newly annexed property lying on the east side of Sanderson Road and south of Copper Run Drive as Residence 2 District.  (Set November 17, 2016, Regular Council Meeting)   (Planning)

 

5.     Resolution to set a public hearing on an ordinance zoning newly annexed property lying on the north side of Terry Drake Road and east of Old Big Cove Road as Residence 1-A District.  (Set November 17, 2016, Regular Council Meeting)  (Planning)

 

6.     Resolution to set a public hearing on an ordinance zoning newly annexed property lying on the west side of Old Big Cove Road and west of Hampton Ridge Drive as Residence 1-A District.  (Set November 17, 2016, Regular Council Meeting)   (Planning)

 

7.     Resolution to set a public hearing on an ordinance zoning newly annexed property lying to the east side of Old Big Cove Road and south of Terry Drake Road as Residence 2 District.  (Set November 17, 2016, Regular Council Meeting)   (Planning)

 

8.     Resolution to set a public hearing on an ordinance rezoning property lying on the east side of Pulaski Pike and south of Stringfield  Road from Residence 1-A District to Residence 2-A District.  (Set November 17, 2016, Regular Council Meeting)   (Planning)

 

9.     Resolution to set a hearing for suspension of licensure for certain taxpayer.  (Set October 27, 2016, Regular Council Meeting)  (Clerk-Treasurer)

 

10. Resolution to set a hearing for suspension of licensure for certain taxpayers.  (Set October 27, 2016, Regular Council Meeting)  (Clerk-Treasurer)

 

7.  COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS.

 

      a.  Communications from the Public.

 

      b.  Reports

 

8.  HUNTSVILLE UTILITIES ITEMS.

 

a.     Resolution authorizing approval of the purchase, replacement, and upgrade of BCU controllers.  (PR 10228657)  (Utilities:  Electric)

9.  BOARD APPOINTMENTS.

 

a.   Board Appointments to be voted on.

 

b.   Board Appointment Nominations

 

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. 16-737, amending Chapter 9, Cemeteries, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Huntsville, Alabama.  (Introduced September 22, 2016, Regular Council Meeting)  (Cemetery)

 

        b.  Ordinance No. 16-738, declaring certain Public Transit vehicles surplus and authorizing disposal of the same by auction.  (Introduced September 22, 2016, Regular Council Meeting)  (Public Transit)

 

        c.  Ordinance No. 16-739, amending Section 18-36, Sidewalk Cafes, Vendors, and Mobile Food Vendors, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Huntsville, Alabama, by amending hours of operation

             of mobile food vending units.   (Introduced September 22, 2016, Regular Council Meeting)  (Planning)

 

14.  NEW BUSINESS ITEMS FOR INTRODUCTION.

 

a.     Introduction of an ordinance annexing 1.16 acres of land lying on the south side of Little Cove Road and west of Old Gate Lane.  (Planning)

 

b.     Introduction of an ordinance declaring certain equipment surplus and to be sold at auction.  (General Services)

 

c.     Introduction of an ordinance amending Section 2-63 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Huntsville, regarding election of City Council officers.  (Culver)

 

d.     Introduction of an ordinance amending Budget Ordinance No. 16-659, to modify the authorized strength of various departments.  (Human Resources)

 

e.     Introduction of an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 89-79, Classification and Salary Plan Ordinance.  (Human Resources)

 

15.  NEW BUSINESS ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION OR ACTION.

 

a.     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)

 

b.     Ordinance amending Budget Ordinance No. 16-659 by changing the appropriated funding in various departments and funds.  (Finance)

 

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

 

d.     Ordinance amending Budget Ordinance No. 16-659 by changing the authorized strength in various departments.  (Finance)

 

e.     Request for authorization to advertise the position of Part-Time Secretary II, Grade 10, and to fill at a higher than minimum rate if necessary. (City Council)

 

f.    Request for authorization to advertise and fill one (1) Construction and Facilities Maintenance Worker position.  (Public Works)

 

g.     Request for authorization to advertise and fill one (1) Secretary II position.  (Public Works)

 

h.     Request for authorization to advertise and fill one (1) full-time Systems Technician position at a higher rate than minimum if necessary.  (ITS)

 

i.    Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an amendment to the Development Agreement between the City of Huntsville and IMI Huntsville, LLC, for the Bridge Street Development.  (City Attorney)

 

j.   Resolution authorizing the Clerk-Treasurer to invoke National Bank of Commerce Letter of Credit No. 401000000 for Oakwood Phase 1 at Lake Forest Subdivison.  (City Attorney)

 

k.     Resolution authorizing the City Attorney to settle the workers’ compensation claim of Rickey McCarver.  (City Attorney)

 

l.    Resolution authorizing the City Attorney to settle the claim of Dongsheng Wu (FY16-037).  (City Attorney)

 

m.   Resolution authorizing the City Attorney to settle the workers’ compensation claim of Stuart Wilson.  (City Attorney)

 

n.     Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a real estate agreement between the City of Huntsville and East Madison County Land Company for the purchase of real property for Wayne Road and Old Monrovia Road intersection improvements.  (City Attorney)

 

o.     Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Water System Warrants Purchase Contract with the Underwriters with respect to the sale and delivery by the City of the Series 2016 Water System Warrants and to execute an Electric System Warrants Purchase Contract with the Underwriters with respect to the sale and delivery by the City of the Series 2016 Electric System Warrants for Huntsville Utilities.  (City Attorney)

 

p.     Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Special Employee Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Dennis Cole.  (Clerk-Treasurer)

 

q.     Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement between the City of Huntsville and the low bidder, G-Core Contracting, Inc., for Washington Street Park-Rebid, Base Bid and Option No. 2 and Option No. 3, Project No. 71-16-SP50.  (Engineering)

 

r.      Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement between the City of Huntsville and the low bidder, Bolton Construction,  for Bob Wallace Forcemain Relocation-Direction Drilling, Project No. 71-16-SM02.  (Water Pollution Control)

 

s.     Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement between the City of Huntsville and Matrix Design Group, Inc. for the preparation of the Redstone Arsenal Joint Land Use Study.  (Planning)

 

t.      Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Brand Development Vendor Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Parkway Place SPE, LLC, for the temporary display of The BIG Picture banner stands at Parkway Place Mall.  (Planning)

 

u.     Resolution appointing full-time Municipal Court Judge.  (City Council)

 

v.     Request for authorization to advertise and fill the positions of Animal Services Officer, Grade 11.  (Animal Services)

 

16.  LEGAL DEPARTMENT ITEMS/TRANSACTIONS.

 

a.     Vacation of Easements

 

 1.  Ordinance vacating 10’ Utility and Drainage Easement for Lot 5, Chase Farm at Greenbrier, Phase 3.  (Chase & Cook Partners)

         

 2.  Ordinance vacating 10’ Utility and Drainage Easement for Lot 5, Chase Farm at Greenbrier, Phase 3.  (MJP Investments, LLC)

 

 3.  Ordinance vacating Utility and Drainage Easement for Lots 9 & 10, West Park Loop.  (165 West Park Loop: F.C.A. Properties, Inc.)

 

b.     Vacation of rights-of-way

 

                    None.

 

c.     Deeds for acceptance

 

      1.  Public Utility & Private Drainage                                                                                  Colonnade Communities, LLC  

                                                                                                     Acquired 8/24/16

 

          d.  Routine bond satisfactions

 

                    None.

 

e.  Liquor bond mortgages.

 

None.

 

17.  NON-ROSTER COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC.

 

18.  ADJOURN.