Revised: 06-22-10   (5:00 p.m.)

 

 

AGENDA FOR THE HUNTSVILLE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

TO BE HELD JUNE 24, 2010 AT 6:00 P.M.

IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS

 

 

 

CALL TO ORDER.

 

1.    INVOCATION.

 

            Reverend Earla Lockhart, Minister of Education

            First Missionary Baptist Church

 

 

2.   PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.

 

 

3.   APPROVAL OF MINUTES

 

a.    Regular Meeting held June 10, 2010.

(Minutes Received)

                 

                                                                     

4.   RESOLUTIONS AND SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS.

 

a.    Mayor.

 

            b.   Council.

 

1.    Adoption and Presentation.

                 

            2.   Adoption Only.

 

a.    Resolution congratulating the Fannie Mae Thomas, daughter Lucille, nephew Charlie M. Thomas, Bennie L. Thomas, Jr. upon their 33rd Thomas Family Reunion held for the first time in Huntsville, Alabama,   July 2 – 4, 2010.  (Showers)

 

            c.   Other Special Recognitions.

           

            d.   Announcements.

 

      5.   BUSINESS WITH OUTSIDE LEGAL REPRESENTATION.

 

      6.   PUBLIC HEARINGS.

 

a.          Public hearings to be held.

 

1.    Public hearing on Ordinance No. 010-351, concerning the zoning of newly annexed land on the south side of Cherry Tree Road and east of Essingler Drive to Residence 1-A District.  (Set May 13, 2010 Regular Council Meeting)  (Planning)

 

 

2.    Public hearing on Ordinance No. 010-353, concerning the zoning newly annexed land on the west side of Old Big Cove Road and north of Sutton Road to Residence 1 District.         (Set May 13, 2010 Regular Council Meeting)  (Planning)

 

 

3.    Public hearing for suspension of licensure for Crunk, John W. Jr. & Avis Cremin.  (Set June 10, 2010 Regular Council Meeting)  (Clerk Treasurer)

 

 

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

 

 

5.    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)

 

b.    Public hearings to be set.

 

      7.   COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS.

 

            a.   Communications from the Public.

 

            b.   Reports

     

      8.   HUNTSVILLE UTILITIES ITEMS.

 

 

            None.

 

 

 

      9.   BOARD APPOINTMENTS.

 

a.    Board Appointments to be Voted on.

 

1.    Resolution to reappoint Dr. Jimmy Wall, Jr. to the Huntsville Water Utility Board for a term to expire July 1, 2013.  (Kling)

 

 

2.    Resolution to reappoint Dr. Jimmy Wall, Jr. to the Huntsville Natural Gas Utility Board for a term to expire July 1, 2013.  (Kling)

 

 

3.    Resolution to reappoint Mr. George Moore to the Huntsville Electric Utility Board for a term to expire July 1, 2013.  (Kling)

 

 

4.    Resolution to reappoint Mr. Bill Gant to the Historical Preservation Authority for a term to expire June 3, 2014.  (Kling)

 

 

5.    Resolution to reappoint Mr. James (Tony) Smith to the Alabama Constitution Village/Historic Huntsville Depot Board for a term to expire June 26, 2013.  (Showers)

 

 

6.    Resolution to reappoint Ms. Shirley Bush to the Historical Preservation Authority for a term to expire June 3, 2016.  (Showers)

 

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 Bill Kling

            Councilman Richard Showers, Sr.

            Councilwoman Sandra Moon

            Councilman Will Culver

            Councilman Mark Russell

 

 

13.       UNFINISHED BUSINESS ITEMS FOR ACTION.

 

a.    Ordinance No. 10-429, concerning the annexation of land lying on the east side of Esslinger Drive and west of Bridgette Lane.  (Introduced June 10, 2010 Regular Council Meeting)  (Planning)

 

 

b.    Resolution No. 10-428, authorizing Thelma Dunn to participate in the City of Huntsville’s Early Retirement Incentive Program, as authorized by Ordinance No. 09-1138.  (Introduced June 10, 2010 Regular Council Meeting)  (Culver)

 

14.       NEW BUSINESS ITEMS FOR INTRODUCTION.

 

a.    Introduction of an ordinance to restrict the use of wireless communication devices while driving.  (Administration)

 

                                             

15.       NEW BUSINESS ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION OR ACTION.

 

a.    Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Master Agreement for Products and Services between the City of Huntsville, Alabama and Unisys Corporation.  (ITS)

 

 

b.    Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Special Employee Agreement with Marvin Ray to perform duties as a Temporary Part Time Equipment Operator.  (Public Works)  DELETED

 

 

c.    Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the low bidder, SJ&L General  Contractor, L.L.C. for Mathis Mountain, Phase II, Project No. 65-10-RR02.   (Public Works)

 

 

d.    Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement with the Huntsville Madison County Athletic Hall of Fame for the construction and installation of a Hall of Fame tribute area in John Hunt Park.  (Recreation)

 

 

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

 

 

f.     Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement between the City of Huntsville and Family Services Center Inc., for Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) HOME Grant Fund Activities in Terry Heights Neighborhood.  (Community Development)

 

 

g.    Resolution authorizing an agreement between the City of Huntsville, Alabama and the Huntsville Housing Authority for Home Investment Partnership Funds for construction of Gateway Place.  (Community Development)

 

 

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

 

 

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

 

 

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

 

 

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

 

 

l.      Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into agreement with Radio Satellite Integrators, Inc. for the purchase of Automated Vehicle Location (AVL) Systems for city vehicles.  (Finance)

 

 

m.  Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into Modification No. 1 to the Fixed Price Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Dunn Building Company,  LLC, with Architectural support from SKT Architects, PC, dated May 27, 2010, as adopted by the City Council of the City of Huntsville by Resolution          No. 10-423.  (General Services)

 

 

n.    Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into Modification No. 1 to the Fixed Price Agreement between the City of Huntsville and E-Tech Construction, dated April 8, 2010, as adopted by the City Council of the City of Huntsville by Resolution No. 10-264.  (General Services)

 

 

o.    Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into Modification No. 1 to the Agreement between the City of Huntsville and SKT Architects, PC, dated December 17, 2009, as adopted by the City Council of the City of Huntsville by Resolution No. 09-1207.  (General Services)

 

 

p.    Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into Modification No. 1 to the Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Fuqua and Partners Architects PC, for Consulting Services for implementing and integrating the Project H. Green 13 “Built Environment” recommendations into the City of Huntsville’s Construction Standards pursuant to the department of Energy’s “Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant” dated April 8, 2010, as adopted by the City Council of the City of Huntsville by Resolution No. 10-282.  (General Services)

 

 

q.    Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into Modification No. 1 to the Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Bratton & Curtis, Inc. for Consulting Services Project D Energy Audits pursuant to the Department of Energy’s “Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant” dated April 8, 2010, as adopted by the City Council of the City of Huntsville by Resolution No. 10-281.  (General Services)

 

 

r.     Resolution authorizing Supplemental Agreement No. 3 between the State of Alabama and the City of Huntsville regarding Western Madison County Streetscape Development.  (Planning)

 

 

s.    Resolution authorizing Supplement Agreement No. 2 between the Department of Transportation and the City of Huntsville to change the bid responsibilities for the construction of the Five Points Improvement Project, Phase 3, and to change the expiration date of the funding agreement to January 17, 2011.  (Planning)

 

 

t.      Resolution authorizing Supplemental agreement No. 3 between the State of Alabama and the City of Huntsville to Five Points Improvement Project Phase 2.  (Planning)

 

 

u.    Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Real Estate Purchase Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Lenard & Runell Branham for the Flint River Greenway Project.  (Planning)

 

 

v.    Resolution authorizing an Agreement for Preliminary Engineering, Right of Way Acquisition, Utility and Construction Between the State of Alabama and COH regarding Improvements to any Pre-Construction or Construction-related Activities on various eligible roadway Projects, in the City of Huntsville.  (Planning)

 

 

w.   Resolution authorizing the Clerk Treasurer to invoke RBC Bank letter of credit no. 1600 for Lanier Lakes Subdivision.  (City Attorney)

 

 

x.    Resolution authorizing the Clerk Treasurer to invoke Regions Bank letter of credit no. L074058 for Alderbrook Phase 2 Subdivision.  (City Attorney)

 

 

y.    Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Conduit/Fiber Agreement between the City of Huntsville and HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology. (City Attorney)

 

 

z.    Resolution authorizing the Mayor to modify the agreement with G. W. Jones & Sons Consulting  Engineers, Inc. for Holmes Avenue and Pinhook Creek Bridge Improvements, Project No. 65-04-BR07, by Modification No. 2.  (Engineering)                                            

 

 

aa. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with  RaCON, Inc. for  Explorer  Boulevard Completion & Mass Grading, Project No. 65-08-RD08, by Change Order No. 2.  (Engineering)                               

                                                                                                                         

 

bb. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with G. W. Jones  & Sons Consulting Engineers, Inc. for Engineering Design Services for Meridian Street, (Monroe Street to Cleveland Avenue) Project No. 65-01-RD02. (Engineering)                                                                 

 

 

cc.  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)                                                                                       

 

 

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

                                                                                                                       

 

ee. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a License Agreement with Dean Moore for the Lease of Farm Land located in the vicinity of Pulaski Pike and Liberty Hill Road. (Engineering)                               

                                                                                                                       

 

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

 

 

gg. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Renewal Land Lease Agreement with Sam J. Darwin for the lease of property from the City. (Engineering)                                                      

 

 

hh.        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)                              

                                                                                                            

 

ii.    Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Renewal Land Lease Agreement with Sublett Farms, Inc. for the lease of property in North Huntsville Industrial Park. (Engineering)                               

 

                                                                                                          

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

                                                                                                          

 

kk.  Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with OMI, Inc. for Environmental and Testing Services for Governors Drive, Phase II, Project No. 65-06-RD04. (Engineering)                                                                                                      

 

ll.    Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement  with Garver, L.L.C. for Engineering Services for 2010 Flow Monitoring Program-Annual Operations, Maintenance, Data Analysis &  Reporting, Project No. 65-10-SP15.  (Water Pollution Control)

 

 

mm.      Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement between the City of Huntsville and the Madison County Commission for the FY2010 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance (JAG) Grant.  (Police)

 

 

nn.        Resolution authorizing application and execution of FTA S5307 Urbanized Area Formula Program Assistance for FY 2011 Programs.  (Parking & Public Transit)

 

 

oo. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement between Virgil Berry Construction and the City of Huntsville for Change Order No. 1 to the contract for the construction of Fire Station No. 7 located at 2920 Green Cove Road.  (Facilities Projects Management)

 

 

pp. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the low bidder, Angelo Iafrate Construction Co. for Jetplex Industrial Park North Access Road, Phase II & III,  ALDOT Project No. IAR-045-000-008.  (Engineering)  DELETED

 

 

qq. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to modify the agreement with U. S. Geological Survey for Geological Survey for Water Resources Investigations, Project No. 65-09-DM32, by Modification No. 1.  (Engineering)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 16.      LEGAL DEPARTMENT ITEMS/TRANSACTIONS.

 

a.         Vacation of Easements

                       

                       

1.    Ordinance authorizing the vacation of a 10-foot Utility and Drainage Easement, between Lots 33 & 34, McMullen Place Phase II.  (Enfinger: McMullen Lane).

 

 

2.    Ordinance authorizing the vacation of a 10-foot Utility and Drainage Easement, Lots 7 & 8, Quigley Map. (CB&S Bank: 521 Madison Street)

 

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.