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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.