Revised: 05-25-10   (5:00 p.m.)

 

 

AGENDA FOR THE HUNTSVILLE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

TO BE HELD MAY 27, 2010 AT 6:00 P.M.

IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS

 

 

 

CALL TO ORDER.

 

 

1.   INVOCATION

 

            Pastor Guy McCombs

            First Christian Church

 

 

2.   PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.

 

 

3.   APPROVAL OF MINUTES

 

a.    Regular Meeting held May 13, 2010.

(Minutes Received)

                 

                                                                     

4.   RESOLUTIONS AND SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS.

 

a.    Mayor.

 

1.    Recognition of Janie Jackson of Huntsville High School for outstanding achievements.

 

 

2.    Recognition of Michael Zierdt of Catholic High School for outstanding achievements.

 

 

3.    Recognition of Dan Richardson of Randolph School for outstanding achievements.

 

 

4.    Recognition of Blake Nuwayhid of Randolph School for outstanding achievements.

 

 

5.    Recognition of Henry Crosby of Randolph School for outstanding achievements. 

 

 

6.      Recognition of Berta Amelinaite of Huntsville High School for outstanding achievements.

 

            b.   Council.

 

1.    Adoption and Presentation.

                 

 

            2.   Adoption Only.

 

            c.   Other Special Recognitions.

           

            d.   Announcements.

 

      5.   BUSINESS WITH OUTSIDE LEGAL REPRESENTATION.

 

 

      6.   PUBLIC HEARINGS.

 

a.          Public hearings to be held.

 

1.    Public hearing for suspension of licensure for Appliance Direct Sales & Service, Inc. (Set May 13, 2010 Regular Council Meeting)  (Clerk Treasurer)

 

 

2.    Public hearing for suspension of licensure for Advanced Medical Equipment, LLC.  (Set May 13, 2010 Regular Council Meeting)  (Clerk Treasurer)

 

 

3.    Public hearing for suspension of licensure for Neill Vision, Inc.  (Set May 13, 2010 Regular Council Meeting)  (Clerk Treasurer)

 

 

4.    Public hearing on Ordinance 10-248, concerning the rezoning of land lying on the east side of Meridian Street and on the north side of Fairview Farm Way from Residence 2-B District to Light Industry District.  (Set April 8, 2010 Regular Council Meeting)  (Planning)

 

 

 

5.    Public hearing on Ordinance 10-250, concerning the rezoning of land lying on the north side of Johnson Road and on the east side of Knight Road from Residence 2-B District to Heavy Industry District.  (Set April 8, 2010 Regular Council Meeting)  (Planning)

 

b.          Public hearings to be set.

 

1.    Resolution to set a public hearing for Douglas A. Suski d/b/a Suski Limo LLC, to operate one (1) limousine in the City of Huntsville.  (June 10, 2010 Regular Council Meeting)  (Parking & Public Transit)

 

            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 of Dr. Eddie Green for appointment to the Advisory Commission on Accessibility for al term to expire January 10, 2012.  (Kling)

 

2.    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.

                    

            Councilwoman Sandra Moon

            Councilman Will Culver

            Councilman Bill Kling

            Councilman Richard Showers, Sr.

            Councilman Mark Russell

 

 

13.       UNFINISHED BUSINESS ITEMS FOR ACTION.

 

a.    Ordinance No. 0-358, concerning the adoption of a new base map sheet, 10-09, to be made part of the official City of Huntsville, Alabama Zoning Maps.  (Introduced May 13, 2010 Regular Council Meeting)  (Planning)

 

 

b.    Ordinance No. 10-359, amending Ordinance No. 10-220, regarding the price and purchase of spaces in Maple Hill Cemetery.  (Introduced May 13, 2010 Regular Council Meeting) (Cemetery).

                                   

 

c.    Ordinance No.10-360, altering the boundaries and locations of certain election Precincts within the corporate limits of Huntsville.  (Introduced May 13, 2010 Regular Council Meeting) (Clerk Treasurer)

 

 

d.    Ordinance No. 10-361, establishing the Huntsville Police Citizens Advisory Council.   (Introduced May 13, 2010 Regular Council Meeting) (Showers and Kling).

 

                    

e.    Ordinance No. 10-391, to amend Budget Ordinance No. 09-826, by changing the authorized personnel strength within the various departments. (Postponed May 13, 2010 Regular Council Meeting till May 27, 2010 Regular Council Meeting.  (Finance)

 

 

14.       NEW BUSINESS ITEMS FOR INTRODUCTION.

 

 

 

 

 

                                                        

15.       NEW BUSINESS ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION OR ACTION.

 

a.    Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into Amendment No.3 to the Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Teklinks, Inc.  (ITS)

 

 

b.    Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a three (3) year agreement with Microsoft thru SHI to administer Microsoft Enterprise Agreement Services and discounts to the City of Huntsville.  (ITS)

 

 

c.    Request for authorization to advertise and fill four (4) vacated Equipment Operator III positions.  (Public Works)

 

 

d.    Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into and Amendment to the Lease Agreement between the City of Huntsville and DSF, LLC d/b/a Downtown Summerfest dated May 13, 2010, as adopted by the City Council of the City of Huntsville by Resolution No. 10 – 380.  (Parking & Public Transit)

 

 

e.    Ordinance declaring certain equipment surplus and to be sold at auction.  (Fleet Management)

 

 

f.     Ordinance to amend Budget Ordinance No. 09-826, by changing the authorized personnel strength within the various departments. (Finance)

 

 

g.    Ordinance to amend Budget Ordinance No. 09-826, by changing appropriated funding within various departments and funds.  (Finance)

 

 

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

 

 

i.      Resolution authorizing advance travel payments. (Finance)

 

 

j.      Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into agreements with the low bidder as specified in the attached Summary of Bids for Acceptance.  (Finance)

 

 

k.    Resolution authorizing the Clerk Treasurer to invoke BB&T Bank letter of credit no. 10107 for Pulaski Corner Subdivision.  (City Attorney)

 

 

l.      Resolution authorizing the Clerk Treasurer to invoke Regions Bank letter of credit no. 79318093 for Crest Park First and Second Additions, and Cumberland Estates and the Highlands Subdivision.  (City Attorney)

 

 

m.  Resolution approving an application seeking permission to incorporate an Educational Building Authority Catholic High School of the City of Huntsville for Catholic High School.  (City Attorney)

 

 

n.    Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Stipulation for Settlement to settle the lawsuit entitled Willard Brooks and Access Now, Inc., Case No. CV-00529 in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Alabama.  (City Attorney)

 

 

o.    Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Agreement to Purchase among the City of Huntsville, Edgar Bruce McDonald, Ann M. Barnes, Jeanette M. Hollis, Fay M. Hurt and James R. Wilhite as the Personal Representative for the Estate of Sarah Nell M. Wilhite regarding the Governors Drive Widening Project.  (City Attorney)

 

 

p.    Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement between the City of Huntsville and Premier Structures for the installation of transit shelters at various locations.  (Facilities Projects Management)

 

 

q.    Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement between EMJ Corporations and the City of Huntsville for Change Order No. to the contract for Huntsville Museum of Art Expansion located at 300 Church Street.  (Facilities Projects Management)

 

 

r.     Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement between the City of Huntsville and Tetra Tech Inc., for the addition of emergency generators to fourteen (14) Fire Stations.  (Facilities Projects Management)

 

 

s.    Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement between the city of Huntsville and Dunn Building Company, LLC for the installation of a new standing scam metal roof.  (Facilities Projects Management)

 

 

t.      Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the Stanard & Associates for the development of written and practical examinations for the position of Fire Captain.  (Fire & Rescue)

 

 

u.    Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the Stanard & Associates for the development of written and practical examinations for the position of Inspector-Investigator.  (Fire & Rescue)

 

 

v.    Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the Stanard & Associates for the development of written and practical examinations for the position of Fire Driver-Engineer.  (Fire & Rescue)

 

 

w.   Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a “Services Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Milliman, Inc.” for a Business Associate Agreement and related provisions relating to actuarial services to be provided to the City through Cobbs, Allen & Hall, Inc., for health benefits consulting services on the City’s group health plans.  (Human Resources)

 

 

x.    Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into Modification No. 1 to the Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Behavioral Health Systems Inc., dated September 10, 2009, as adopted by Resolution No. 09-842.  (Human Resources)

 

 

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

              

 

 

 

                                                                                     

z.    Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with SJ&L General Contractor, L.L.C. for  Indian Creek Greenway, Phase IV, Project No. 65-09-WP01, by Change Order No. 1.  (Engineering)

                                                                                                                                               

aa. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Civil Systems, Inc. for   Engineering Design Services for Analyses of the City’s Current Practices for Management of  Capital Projects and Summary of Costs, Project No. 65-10-SP14.  (Engineering)

 

 16.      LEGAL DEPARTMENT ITEMS/TRANSACTIONS.

 

a.         Vacation of Easements

                                               

1.    Resolution authorizing the vacation of a 5-foot Utility and Drainage Easement, Lot 4, Block 6, Sunset Valley   Subdivision 2nd Addition, Plat Book 3, Page 83.  (10022 Green View Drive).

 

 

                                    2.         Resolution authorizing the vacation of Utility and Drainage                                       Easements along the north and west property lines of 1527                                      Old Monrovia Road, Parcel No. 1507250001003001.  (West                                              Huntsville Church of Christ)

 

b.         Vacation of rights-of-way

                       

 

                                                None.

                       

c.         Deeds for acceptance

 

 

                                    GOVERNORS DRIVE EXPANSION PHASE II

PROJECT NO.: 65-06-RD04

 

                        1.         U & D Easement & TCE                     WADE M. RUSSELL, a married man

                                     Parcel No. 15                                     Acquired 04/23/2010

 

 

                        2.  Right-of-Way                                             WADE M. RUSSELL, a married man

                             Parcel No. 15                                             Acquired 04/23/2010

 

 

                        3.  Full Release                                   THE FREE METHODIST FOUNDATION

                                                                                    Acquired 03/18/2010

 

 

 

                           4.  Right-of-Way & TCE                  GRACE BIBLE CHURCH, an Alabama

                                Parcel No. 29                              non-profit corporation

                                                                                    Acquired 04/28/2010

 

 

FLINT RIVER PUMP STATION

PROJECT NO.: 65-04-SM02

 

                          5.   Sanitary Sewer Easement          DANNY JOE BAKER and wife, GLENDA

                                                                                    KENNEDY BAKER.

                                                                                    Acquired 08/21/2009

 

                          6.  Sanitary Sewer Easement           GARDNER SHELBY MAPLES and wife,     DORIS BUFORD MAPLES

                                                                                    Acquired 08/26/2009

 

 

                          7.  Sanitary Sewer Easement           ROBERT C. WOODY, a widower

                                                                                    Acquired 09/25/2009

 

JEFF/SLAUGHTER ROAD WIDENING

PROJECT NO.: 65-10-RD04

 

 

                         8.  Right-of-Way                                WLSON LUMBER CO., INC.

                              Parcel No. 2                                  Acquired 05/04/2010

 

 

                        9.  Right-of-Way                                             LONGHORN HOLDINGS, INC.

                             Parcel No. 16                                             Acquired 05/05/2010

 

 

                      10.  Right-of-Way & TCE                     MINERVA RODRIGUEZ and husband,

                             Parcel No. 17                                 FIDEL RODRIGUEZ, JR.

                                                                                    Acquired 05/05/2010

 

 

                     11.  Right-of-Way                                  BURLEY H. SHIRLEY and wife, MARY

                            Parcel No. 18                                  E. SHIRELY

                                                                                    Acquired 05/04/2010

 

CHURCH STREET PROJECT

PROJECT NO.: STPHV-8540(600)

 

 

                    12.  Parcel No. 55                       S.C. INVESTMENTS, LLC, an Alabama Limited Liability Company

                                                                        Acquired 02/16/2010

 

 

 

PINHOOK CREEK DRAINAGE

 

                   13.  Quitclaim Deed                     VIRGINIA G. ROBINSON, a widow, and

VIRGINIA G. ROBINSON, CHARLES GIGG ROBINSON and THOMAS REED ROBINSON, as Co-Trustees of the George N. Robinson Family Trust

Acquired 09/30/2009

                                               

d.         Routine bond satisfactions

 

 

                                                None.

 

 

e.         Liquor bond mortgages.

 

 

                        None.

 

17.       NON-ROSTER COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC.

 

                             

 

                        18.       ADJOURN.