Revised: 07-21-09   (5:00 p.m.)

 

 

AGENDA FOR THE HUNTSVILLE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

TO BE HELD JULY 23, 2009 AT 6:00 P.M.

IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS

 

 

 

CALL TO ORDER.

 

1.         INVOCATION.

 

            Pastor Charles Gattis

            Trinity United Methodist Church

           

 

2.         PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.

 

 

3.         APPROVAL OF MINUTES

 

            a.         Regular Meeting held June 11, 2009.

                        (Minutes Received)

 

            b.         Regular Meeting held June 25, 2009.

                        (Minutes Received)

 

            c.         Regular Meeting held July 9, 2009.

                        (Minutes Received)

 

                                                                

4.         RESOLUTIONS AND SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS.

 

            a.         Mayor.

 

1.    Recognition of the Alabama Elite Boys 10 and under Basketball Team on winning the AAU Division 1 State Championship.

 

            b.         Council.

 

            1.         Adoption and Presentation.

 

a.    Resolution congratulating Mr. John Ehinger upon his retirement as Editorial page editor of the Huntsville Times and contributions to the community, and forty-two years of service as a journalist. (Kling)

 

 

            2.         Adoption Only.

 

a.    Resolution in recognition of the 2009 Hilliard Crenshaw Family Reunion held at the Huntsville Marriott on July 24th – July 26th.  (Showers)

           

            c.   Other Special Recognitions.

           

            d.   Announcements.

 

      5.   BUSINESS WITH OUTSIDE LEGAL REPRESENTATION.

 

              

      6.         PUBLIC HEARINGS.

 

            a.         Public hearings to be held.

 

1.    Ordinance No. 09-508, concerning the zoning of newly annexed land lying on the south side of University Drive, east of Slaughter Road and north of Castle Drive to Highway Business C-4 District.  (Set June 11, 2009 Regular Council Meeting)  (Planning)

 

 

2.    Ordinance No. 09-510, amending ARTICLE 23 – GENERAL BUSINESS C-3 DISTRICT REGULATIONS, Section 23.2 – Density Controls, by amending subsections 23.3(2), 23.2(3) and 23.2(4) and adds new Section 23.6 – Historic District Buffer Zone Density Controls and Design Guidelines in the City of Huntsville Zoning Ordinance.  (Set June 11, 2009 Regular Council Meeting) (Planning)

 

 

3.    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)

 

 

4.    Public hearing on a Resolution authorizing the City Clerk Treasurer to assess the cost of boarding and securing against certain properties.  (Community Development)

 

            b.         Public Hearings to be Set

 

1.    Resolution to set a hearing for suspension of licensure for Nathaniel Fowler.  (August 13, 2009 Regular Council Meeting)  (Clerk Treasurer)

 

 

2.    Resolution to set a hearing for suspension of licensure for Carter Heating & Air, Inc.  (August 13, 2009 Regular Council Meeting)  (Clerk Treasurer)

 

 

3.    Resolution to set a hearing for suspension of licensure for Multicast Wireless, LLC.  (August 13, 2009 Regular Council Meeting)  (Clerk Treasurer)

 

7.         COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS.

 

      a.         Communications from the Public.

 

      b.         Reports

 

8.         HUNTSVILLE UTILITIES ITEMS.

 

 

9.         BOARD APPOINTMENTS.

 

      a.         Board Appointments to be Voted on.

 

1.    Resolution to appoint Ms. Jo Brown to the Beautification Board for a term to expire February 10, 2011.  (Moon)

 

 

2.    Resolution to appoint Mr. William “Bill” Sullins to the Von Braun Center Board of Control for a term to expire August 27, 2013.  (Moon)

 

 

3.    Resolution to appoint Ms. Loretta Spencer to the Von Braun Center Board of Control for a term to expire August 27, 2013.  (Kling)

 

 

4.    Resolution to reappoint Ms. Linda Maynor to the Von Braun Center Board of Control for a term to expire August 27, 2013.  (Russell)

 

      b.         Board Appointment Nominations.

                                                                                            

10.       APPROVAL OF EXPENDITURES.

 

a.    Resolution authorizing the expenditures for payments.  (Finance Committee)

 

 

b.    Finance Committee Report.

 

 

11.       COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR.

 

 

12.       COMMUNICATIONS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS.

           

            Councilman Culver

            Councilman Showers

            Councilwoman Moon

            Councilman Kling

            Councilman Russell

 

13.       UNFINISHED BUSINESS ITEMS FOR ACTION.

 

a.    Ordinance No. 09-622, to establish separate formal grievance procedures for complaints related to Title I and Title II or the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.  (Introduced July 9, 2009 Regular Council Meeting)  (Human Resources)

 

14.       NEW BUSINESS ITEMS FOR INTRODUCTION.

 

  1. Introduction of an ordinance concerning the annexation of land lying on the west side of Old Big Cove Road and north of Cecil Ashburn Drive.  (Planning)

 

 

  1. Introduction of an ordinance concerning a Right-of-Way Use Agreement for Mediacom Southeast, LLC.  (City Attorney)

 

15.       NEW BUSINESS ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION OR ACTION.

 

  1. Request for authorization to advertise and fill the position of General Services Facilities Technician and to fill at a rate higher than minimum if necessary.  (General Services)

 

 

  1. Ordinance declaring certain equipment as surplus and to be sold at auction.  (Public Works Services)

 

 

  1. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement between the City of Huntsville and the U.S. Department of Justice for FY 2009 Recovery Act:  Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Award.  (Police)

 

 

  1. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Professional Services Contract between the City of Huntsville and Justex System, Inc.  (Police)

 

 

  1. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Lease Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Harlan Properties.  (Police)

 

 

  1. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement between the City of Huntsville and Reeves General Contractors, Inc., to furnish, deliver and erect polished black granite monument base to be attached to bronze Buffalo Soldier statue (provided by the City of Huntsville).  (Facilities Projects Management)

 

 

  1. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with North Alabama Baseball Association for football officials.  (Recreation Services)

 

 

  1. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Lamar Digital Display for outdoor advertising displays.  (Recreation Services)

 

 

  1. Resolution authorizing an agreement between the City of Huntsville and Vernon Lee.  (Fire & Rescue)

 

 

  1. Ordinance to amend Budget Ordinance No. 08-1233, by changing the authorized personnel strength within the various departments.  (Finance)

 

 

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

 

 

  1. Ordinance to amend Budget Ordinance No. 08-1233, by changing appropriated funding within various departments and funds.  (Finance)

 

 

  1. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into agreements with low bidders meeting specifications as outlined in the attached Summary of Bids for Acceptance.  (Finance)

 

 

  1. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with the Madison County Commission to provide funding for physical security enhancements.  (Emergency Management)

 

 

  1. Resolution authorizing the acceptance of a $10,000.00 grant from the Alabama Department of Homeland Security.  (Emergency Management)

 

 

  1. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Agreement between the City of Huntsville, and CRP Partners, LLC, to extend the City’s right to repurchase property in CRP West.  (City Attorney)

 

 

  1. Resolution authorizing the Clerk Treasurer to invoke First American Bank letter of credit no. 2076 for Magnolia Park Phase I Subdivision.  (City Attorney)

 

 

  1. Resolution authorizing the Clerk Treasurer to invoke First American Bank letter of credit no. 2078 for Research Station Phase IA Subdivision.  (City Attorney)

 

 

  1. Resolution authorizing the Clerk Treasurer to invoke CB&S Bank letter of credit no. 555441 for Anslee Farms Phase I Subdivision.  (City Attorney)

 

 

  1. Resolution authorizing the Clerk Treasurer to invoke Regions Bank letter of credit no. L053460 for Heathland Park Subdivision.  (City Attorney)

 

 

  1. Resolution authorizing the Clerk Treasurer to invoke Compass Bank letter of credit no. S27938A for Bridgewater Landing Subdivision.  (City Attorney)

 

  1. Resolution authorizing the Clerk Treasurer to invoke BancorpSouth letter of credit no. 362000505931-R for Carriage Station Phase I Subdivision.  (City Attorney)

 

 

  1. Resolution authorizing the Clerk Treasurer to invoke First American Bank letter of credit no. 2071 for Nature’s Landing at the Reserve Phase I Subdivision.  (City Attorney)

 

 

  1. Resolution authorizing the Clerk Treasurer to invoke First Commercial Bank letter of credit no. 10001346 for Jetplex Industrial Park North Phase 4 Subdivision.  (City Attorney)

 

 

  1. Resolution authorizing the Clerk Treasurer to invoke First Commercial Bank letter of credit no. 983 for Hawks Ridge Second Addition Subdivision.  (City Attorney)

 

 

  1. Resolution authorizing the Clerk Treasurer to invoke RBC Bank letter of credit no 1850 for Nature’s Point at the Reserve Subdivision Phase 1.  (City Attorney)

 

 

  1. Resolution authorizing the Clerk Treasurer to invoke CB&S Bank letter of credit no. 554489 for Ansley Farms Phase I Subdivision.  (City Attorney)

 

 

  1. Resolution authorizing the Clerk Treasurer to invoke Colonial Bank subdivision improvements letter of credit no. SB992533 for Emerald Ridge Apartments Subdivision.  (City Attorney)

 

 

  1. Resolution authorizing the Clerk Treasurer to invoke First Commercial Bank subdivision improvements letter of credit no. 10001345 for Jetplex Industrial Park North Phase 4 Subdivision.  (City Attorney)

 

 

  1. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement between the City of Huntsville and CRP Partners, LLC, to extend the City’s right to repurchase property in CRP West.  (City Attorney)  DELETED

 

 

  1. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an amendment to the agreement between the City of Huntsville and GreenCiti, LLC for Lowe Mill Village Neighborhood Revitalization.  (Community Development)

 

 

  1. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Lease Agreement between the City of Huntsville and the William Hooper Councill Alumni Association, Inc.  (Srd Showers)

 

 

  1. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Tetra Tech, Inc.  for Engineering Design Services for Sanitary Sewer Relocation Project – I-565 & 

Greenbrier Road Interchange Modification, Project Nos.  IM-I565 (308) & 65-09-SS06.  (Engineering)  

                                                                                                                      

 

  1. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Reimbursable Agreement with the  Alabama Department of Transportation for Relocation of Utility Facilities on Private or  Public Right-of-Way Work for I-565 & Greenbrier Road Interchange Modification, Project Nos.  IM-I565 (308) & 65-09-SS06.  (Engineering)                                

 

 

ii.   Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a renewal Agreement with McDonald Farms for the Lease of Farm Land in Cummings Research Park.  (Engineering)          

 

 

  1. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Renewal Agreement with Alan Wade  Murphy and Kathleen Murphy for the Lease of Farm Land in the vicinity of the Western Area Treatment Plant.  (Engineering)

 

 

  1. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Renewal Agreement with Sublett 

Farms, Inc. for the lease of property in North Huntsville Industrial Park.  (Engineering)

 

 

  1. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Renewal Agreement with Roger

Martin Farms for the Lease of Farm Land in Cummings Research Park and the

Southwest corner of Capshaw Road & Wall-Triana Highway.  (Engineering)                                              

 

 

  1. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a renewal Agreement with Leon  Draper for the Lease of Farm Land in the vicinity of the Western Area Treatment Plant.  (Engineering)

                                                                                                                          

 

  1. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement with Vandiver Farms for the Lease of Farm Land located on the east side of Old Railroad Bed Road at Magnolia Springs Subdivision.  (Engineering)                                                                                 

 

  1. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a renewal Agreement with Atkinson Farms for the Lease of Farm Land in Cummings Research Park.  (Engineering)          

 

 

  1. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Renewal Agreement with Sam J. 

Darwin for the lease of property from the City.  (Engineering)                                  

 

 

  1. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with Sutton Contracting, Inc. for Beadle Lane Pump Station, Project No. 65-08-SM03, by Change Order No. 2.  (Engineering)        

                                                                                                         

 

  1. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Tetra Tech, Inc. for   Engineering Design Services for 2009 Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Project, Project  No. 65-09-SP24.  (Water Pollution Control)

 

 

  1. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Tetra Tech, Inc. for Engineering Programming Services for Big Cove Wastewater Treatment Plant SCADA Project, Project No. 65-09-SP23.  (Water Pollution Control)

 

 

  1. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with APAC Southeast, Inc. for Governors Drive, Phase I, Project No. 65-05-RD03, by Change Order   No. 5.   (Engineering)

 

16.       LEGAL DEPARTMENT ITEMS/TRANSACTIONS.

 

a.         Vacation of Easements

 

1.    Ordinance authorizing the vacation of a portion of a 15-foot Utility and Drainage Easement, Lot 37, Marina Park Subdivision, Phase II, Part B, Document No. 20070306161700.  (Gore; Snug Harbor Dr.)

 

 

2.    Ordinance authorizing the vacation of four 5-foot Utility and Drainage Easements, Lots 106, 107 & 108, Hampton Station Phase III, Document No. 20070130000066140.  (6715 Station View Dr.)

 

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.