Revised: 05-11-10   (5:00 p.m.)

 

 

AGENDA FOR THE HUNTSVILLE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

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.