Revised: 05-11-10 (5:00
p.m.)
AGENDA FOR THE
TO BE HELD MAY 13, 2010 AT 6:00 P.M.
IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CALL TO ORDER.
1. INVOCATION
Reverend Warner Durnell,
Executive Presbyter
North Alabama
Presbytery
2. PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE.
3. APPROVAL OF
MINUTES
a.
Regular
Meeting held April 22, 2010.
(Minutes Received)
b.
Special
Session held May 3, 2010.
(Minutes
Received)
4. RESOLUTIONS AND
SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS.
a.
Mayor.
1.
Proclamation
designating the week of May 16 – 22, 2010 as National Public Works Week.
2.
Presentation
by Chief Louis M. Dekmar, Chairman for the Commission on Accreditation for Law
Enforcement Agencies.
3.
Presentation
by Girl Scout Troop No. 6 to Huntsville Fire & Rescue.
4.
Proclamation
declaring the week of May 16 – 22, 2010 to be Emergency Medical Services Week.
b. Council.
1. Adoption and Presentation.
a. Resolution honoring Sharon Bayler’s contributions to Huntsville’s bicycling community. (Kling)
2. Adoption Only.
a.
Resolution
recognizing Mr. Cornelius Harper, CEO, IGS Distributing, LLC., guest speaker
for the 15th Annual Business Opportunity Conference and Expo, May 13
– 14, 2010, held at the Von Braun Center, sponsored by the Huntsville/Madison
County, Decatur and The Shoals North Alabama African American Chamber of
Commerce. (Showers)
c. Other
Special Recognitions.
d. Announcements.
1.
Recycling
Update by Mr. John Holladay, Director of Solid Waste Disposal Authority.
(Russell)
5. BUSINESS WITH OUTSIDE LEGAL REPRESENTATION.
6. PUBLIC
HEARINGS.
a. Public
hearings to be held.
1.
Public
hearing on a RESUBDIVISION OF LOT 15-B OF A RESUBDIVISION OF LOT 15, BLOCK 2,
PHASE ONE OF ROCKHOUSE LANDING, A RESUBDIVISION OF LOT 1 OF A RESUBDIVISION OF
LOT 1 ACUFF FARMS, PLAT BOOK “F”, PAGE 246-247 AS RECORDED I PLAT BOOK “G”,
PAGE 316 AND OTHER LANDS for approval by City Council as a private subdivision
pursuant to Section 10.4.6. of the COH Zoning Ordinance. (Planning)
2.
Public
hearing on a resolution authorizing the City Clerk Treasurer to assess the cost
of boarding and securing against certain properties. (Community Development)
3.
Public
hearing on a resolution authorizing the City Clerk Treasurer to assess the cost
of cutting and removing of grass and weeds against certain properties. (Community Development)
b. Public hearings to be set.
1.
Resolution
to set a public hearing for suspension of licensure for Appliance Direct Sales
& Service, Inc. (May 27, 2010 Regular Council Meeting) (Clerk Treasurer)
2.
Resolution
to set a public hearing for suspension of licensure for Advanced Medical Equipment,
LLC. (May 27, 2010 Regular Council
Meeting) (Clerk Treasurer)
3.
Resolution
to set a public hearing for suspension of licensure for Neill Vision, Inc. (May 27, 2010 Regular Council Meeting) (Clerk Treasurer)
4.
Resolution
to set a public hearing for suspension of licensure for Dhaniba
Corporation. (May 27, 2010 Regular
Council Meeting) (Clerk Treasurer)
5.
Resolution
to set a public hearing on an ordinance zoning newly annexed land on the south
side of Cherry Tree Road and east of Essingler Drive to Residence 1-A
District. (June 24, 2010 Regular Council
Meeting) (Planning)
6.
Resolution
to set a public hearing on an ordinance zoning newly annexed land on the west
side of Old Big Cove Road and north of Sutton Road to Residence 1
District. (Planning)
(June 24,
2010 Regular Council Meeting)
7. COMMUNICATIONS
AND REPORTS.
a. Communications
from the Public.
b. Reports
8. HUNTSVILLE
UTILITIES ITEMS.
a.
Resolution
authorizing the Mayor to execute a Reimbursement Agreement with TVA, City of
Huntsville and Michael’s Craft Stores to participate in a pilot program to
provide Commercial Energy Efficiency Advice & Incentive to Michael’s Craft
Stores. (Utilities: Electric)
b.
Resolution
authorizing the installation of 2,900’ of 16 inch main and 1,000’ of 8 inch
main along Governors Drive between Saint Clair and California Street for the
city of Huntsville Governors Drive Widening Project. (Project
#RRP-10030001.W.MN) (Utilities: Water)
9. BOARD
APPOINTMENTS.
a.
Board
Appointments to be Voted on.
b.
Board
Appointment Nominations.
Nomination
of Dr. Eddie Green for appointment to the Advisory Commission on Accessibility for a partial term to expire January 10,
2012. (Kling)
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
Will Culver
Councilman Bill Kling
Councilman Richard Showers, Sr.
Councilwoman
Sandra Moon
Councilman Mark Russell
13. UNFINISHED BUSINESS ITEMS FOR ACTION.
a.
Resolution
No. 10-306 authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with Big Spring
Partners, Inc. to provide economic development services in the downtown area of
the City of Huntsville. (Introduced
April 22, 2010 Regular Council Meeting) (Mayor)
14. NEW BUSINESS ITEMS FOR INTRODUCTION.
a.
Introduction
of an ordinance concerning the annexation of land lying on the east side of
Meridian Street and south of Oakwood Avenue.
(Planning)
b.
Introduction
of an ordinance concerning the adoption of a new base map sheet, 10-09, to be
made part of the official City of Huntsville, Alabama Zoning Maps. (Planning)
c.
Introduction
of an amendment to Ordinance No. 10-220 regarding the price and purchase of
spaces in Maple Hill Cemetery.
(Cemetery).
d.
Introduction
of an ordinance altering the boundaries and locations of certain election
Precincts within the corporate limits of Huntsville. (Clerk Treasurer)
e.
Introduction
of an ordinance establishing the Huntsville Police Citizens Advisory
Council. (Showers and Kling).
15. NEW BUSINESS ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION OR
ACTION.
a.
Resolution
authorizing eminent domain proceedings for rights-of-way, utility and drainage
easements over, along and under land for the Jeff Road/Slaughter Road
Improvements Project. (Vaughn) (City Attorney)
b.
Resolution
authorizing eminent domain proceedings for rights-of-way, temporary
construction easements and utility and drainage easements over, along and under
a parcel of land for the Jeff Road/Slaughter Road Improvements Project. (City Attorney)
c.
Resolution
authorizing the Clerk Treasurer to invoke CB&S Bank letter of credit no.
555527 for Ashton Springs Phase 1B Subdivision.
(City Attorney)
d.
Resolution
authorizing the Clerk-Treasurer to invoke CB&S Bank letter of credit no.
555528 for Ashton Springs Phase 1A Subdivision.
(City Attorney)
e.
Resolution
authorizing the Clerk-Treasurer to invoke First American Bank letter of credit
no. 2220 for Willows Phase 1 at River Landing Subdivision. (City Attorney)
f.
Resolution
authorizing the Clerk Treasurer to invoke First Commercial Bank letter of
credit no. 1022 for Riverwoods Subdivision.
(City Attorney)
g.
Resolution
authorizing the Clerk Treasurer to invoke Colonial Bank letter of credit no.
1293 for Pavilion Phase II Subdivision.
(City Attorney)
h.
Resolution
authorizing the Clerk Treasurer to invoke RBC Bank letter of credit no. 1802
for Riverwoods Subdivision. (City
Attorney)
i.
Resolution
authorizing the City Attorney to seek a forefeiture of the surety bond issued
by Great American Insurance Company.
(City Attorney)
j.
Resolution
authorizing and directing the creation and establishment of a Tax Increment
Financing District 5, making statutory certifications and findings, adopting
and approving a Project Plan for said District, and authorizing, directing, and
providing for other acts or measures pursuant to Ala. Code §§11-99-1 et seq. (City Attorney)
k.
Ordinance
declaring certain property as surplus and no longer needed for a public or
municipal purpose, and authorizing
conveyance thereof to the Huntsville Board of Education for the benefit of
Blossomwood School. (City Attorney)
l.
Resolution
authorizing the Mayor to execute a Memorandum of Understanding between the City
of Huntsville and the Industrial Development Board of the City of Huntsville to
facilitate air service development in the community (Administration)
m.
Resolution
authorizing the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Grant Agreement, entered
into on August 31, 1992, between the City of Huntsville and the
Huntsville-Madison County Airport Authority to facilitate air service
development in the community.
(Administration)
n.
Resolution
authorizing an agreement between the City of Huntsville and the
Huntsville-Madison County Airport Authority concerning payment by the Airport
Authority of all cost overruns associated with the construction of the Jetplex
Industrial Park North Access Road Phase II and Phase III. (Planning)
o.
Request
for authorization to fill vacant Benefits and Safety Coordinator position,
Grade 18, at a higher step than minimum if necessary. (Human Resources)
p.
Resolution
authorizing the Mayor to submit the 2010 – 2015 Consolidated Action Plan to the
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). (Community Development)
q.
Resolution
authorizing the Mayor to enter into agreements with the low bidder as specified
in the attached Summary of Bids for Acceptance.
(Finance)
r. Ordinance to amend
Budget Ordinance No. 09-826, by changing the authorized personnel strength
within the various departments. (Finance)
s. Ordinance to amend
Budget Ordinance No. 09-826, by changing appropriated funding within various
departments and funds. (Finance)
t. Resolution
authorizing the acceptance of donations. (Finance)
u.
Resolution
authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with The Alabama Department of
Public Health for the Strategic National Stockpile Program. (Emergency Management)
v.
Resolution
authorizing the acceptance of a $19,800.00 grant from the Alabama Department of
Homeland Security. (Emergency
Management)
w.
Resolution
authorizing the acceptance of a $16,000.00 grant from the Alabama Department of
Homeland Security. (Emergency
Management)
x.
Ordinance
declaring three (3) Traffic Signals as surplus and donating them to the
University of Alabama in Huntsville Propulsion Laboratory. (Traffic Engineering)
y.
Resolution
authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contingent Prize Indemnification Contract
with SCA Promotions, Inc. (Recreation
Services)
z.
Resolution
authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the low bidder, Miller
& Miller, Inc. for Baywood Drive Drainage Channel Improvements, Project No.
65-10-DR02. (Engineering)
aa.
Resolution
authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with Gary’s Grading & Pipeline
Co., Inc. for Western Area Interceptor Gravity Sewer, Phase I, Project No.
65-07-SS07, by Change Order No. 2. (Engineering)
bb.
Resolution
authorizing the Mayor to modify the agreement with U. S. Department of the
Interior for Geological Survey for Water
Resources Investigations, Project No. 65-09-DM32 , by Modification No. 1. (Engineering) DELETED
cc.
Resolution
authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with SJ&L General Contractor,
LLC, for Indian Creek Greenway, Phase IV, Project No. 65-09-WP01, by Change
Order No. 1. (Engineering) DELETED
dd.
Resolution
authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Brown and Caldwell for Engineering
and Planning Services to Produce an Updated Floodplain Management Plan,
Project No. 65-10-DR03. (Engineering)
ee.
Resolution
authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Garver, LLC, for Global
Positioning System (GPS) Sanitary Sewer Manhole Mapping Services, Project No.
65-10- SP12. (Water Pollution Control)
ff.
Resolution
authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Garver, LLC, for 2010
On-Call Construction Inspection Services, Project No. 65-10-SP13. (Water Pollution Control)
gg.
Resolution
authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement between the City of Huntsville
and DSF, LLC, D/B/A Downtown Summerfest.
(Police)
hh.
Resolution
authorizing an agreement between the City of Huntsville and Miller and Miller,
Inc., with architectural support from Goodwyn, Mills and Cawood for Rotary
Plaza located at 798 Monroe Street.
(Facilities Project Management)
ii. Resolution authorizing the
Mayor to apply for a grant with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security
(DHS) regarding the FY 2010 AFG (Assistance to Firefighters
Grant). (Fire & Rescue)
jj. Resolution authorizing the
Mayor to apply for a grant with the U.S. Department of Homeland (DHS)
regarding the FY 2010 AFG (Assistance to Firefighters Grant)
jointly with Madison Fire and Rescue.
(Fire & Rescue)
16. LEGAL DEPARTMENT ITEMS/TRANSACTIONS.
a. Vacation
of Easements
1.
Ordinance
authorizing the vacation of a 10-foot Utility and Drainage Easement, Lots 1
& 2, Corporate Park West, Plat Book 47, Page 10 (Regional Council of
Governments: 5151 Research Drive)
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.