Revised:   3-22-11,  1:00 p.m .

 

 

 

AGENDA FOR THE HUNTSVILLE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

TO BE HELD MARCH 24, 2011 AT 6:00 P.M.

IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS

 

 

 

CALL TO ORDER.

 

 

1.   INVOCATION.

     

      Councilman Richard Showers, Sr.

      District One Representative

     

2.   PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.

 

 

3.   APPROVAL OF MINUTES

 

a.     Regular Meeting held March 10, 2011.

 (Minutes Received) 

 

                                                                     

4.   RESOLUTIONS AND SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS

 

a.    Mayor.

 

1.    Proclamation declaring the month of March as American Red Cross Month.

 

 

2.    Recogniton of the Madison Academy Varsity Girls Basketball Team as winners of the AHSAA Class 3A State Championship.

 

 

3.    Recognition of the Butler High School Varsity Boys Basketball Team as winners of the AHSAA Class 4A State Championship. 

 

           

 

b.   Council.

 

1.    Adoption and Presentation.

 

     

2.    Adoption Only.

 

 

a.         Resolution commemorating the life of John Read,

alias Private John Porter, United States Army, Company C,          1st Alabama Cavalry Regiment by erecting a marker during a Memorial Dedication Ceremony at Glenwood Cemetery on March 26, 2011.  (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 11-74, concerning the zoning of newly annexed land lying on the east side of Shields Road and north of U.S. Highway 72 East to Planned Industrial District.  (Set February 10, 2011 Regular Council Meeting)  (Planning/Urban Development)

 

 

2.    Public hearing on Ordinance 11-76, concerning the zoning of newly annexed land lying on the east side of Dug Hill Road and north of Raintree Road to Residence 1 District.  (Set February 10, 2011 Regular Council Meeting)  (Planning/Urban Development)

 

 

3.    Public hearing on a Resolution authorizing the demolition of an unsafe building constituting a public nuisance located at 2851 Greenside Dr. NW.  (Community Development)

 

 

 

 

b.    Public hearings to be set.

 

1.    Request to set a public hearing to hear the appeal of Danny Atkins on the decision of the Liquor License Review Committee denying a Class 4 Lounge-Liquor License to Danny Atkins, dba Danny’s Sports Bar & Show Club at 12531 Memorial Parkway South at the March 17, 2011 Liquor License Review Committee Meeting.  (April 14, 2011 Regular Council Meeting)  (Clerk-Treasurer)

 

7.   COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS.

 

            a.   Communications from the Public.

 

 

            b.   Reports

 

 

8.   HUNTSVILLE UTILITIES ITEMS.

 

a.    Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a proposed agreement with TVA covering the City of Huntsville’s wholesale and retail rates effective April 1, 2011.  (Utilities:  Electric)

 

9.   BOARD APPOINTMENTS.

 

a.    Board Appointments to be voted on.

 

1.    Resolution to reappoint Ms. Donna Lamb to the Huntsville Public Library Board for a term to expire February 10, 2015.  (Nominated March 10, 2011 Regular Council Meeting)  (Kling)

 

 

2.    Resolution to reappoint William D.  Doss to the Community Development Citizens Advisory Council for a term to expire on April 28, 2014.  (Nominated March 10, 2011 Regular Council Meeting)  (Kling)

 

 

3.    Resolution to reappoint William Tumminello to the Huntsville Bingo Committee for a term to expire on April 8, 2013.  (Nominated March 10, 2011 Regular Council Meeting)  (Kling)

 

 

4.    Resolution to reappoint Frank Riddick to the Madison County Mental Retardation Board for a term to expire on April 1, 2017.  (Nominated March 10, 2011 Regular Council Meeting)  (Kling)

 

b.    Board Appointment Nominations.                                                                                           

 

10.  APPROVAL OF EXPENDITURES.

 

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

 

 

b.    Finance Committee Report.

           

 

11.  COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR.

 

 

12.   COMMUNICATIONS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS.

              

            Councilman Will Culver

            Councilman John Olshefski

            Councilman Bill Kling, Jr.

            Councilman Richard Showers, Sr.

            Councilman Mark Russell

 

13.       UNFINISHED BUSINESS ITEMS FOR ACTION.

 

a.    Ordinance No. 11-116 amending Ordinance No. 05-654, Vehicle Towing and Impoundment.  (Introduced February 24, 2011 Regular Council Meeting, Postponed March 10, 2011 Regular Council Meeting)  (Police)

 

 

b.    Ordinance No. 11-159 to change a street name from Pine Forest Road to South Bluff Trail.  (Introduced March 10, 2011 Regular Council Meeting)  (Planning/Urban Development)

 

14.       NEW BUSINESS ITEMS FOR INTRODUCTION.

 

a.     Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 89-79, Classification and Salary Plan.

(Finance)

 

 

b.     Ordinance to amend the Budget Ordinance No. 10-678 to modify the 

         authorized strength in various departments.  (Finance)

 

 

15.       NEW BUSINESS ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION OR ACTION.

 

a.    Resolution authoriznig the Mayor to enter into a Lease Agreement with Brimstone Productions.  (Recreation Services)

 

 

b.    Ordinance to amend Budget Ordinance No. 10-679 by changing appropriated funding within various departments and funds.  (Finance)

 

 

c.    Ordinance to amend Budget Ordinance No. 10-679 by changing the authorized personnel strength within the various departments.  (Finance)

 

 

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

 

 

e.    Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the City of Madison for WMD funding.  (Emergency Management)

 

 

f.     Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the Limestone County Commission for MMRS support.  (Emergency Management)

 

 

g.    Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with the Madison County Commission for WMD funding.  (Emergency Management)

 

 

h.    Resolution authorizing the acceptance of the Emergency Management Program Grant (EMPG) from the Alabama Emergency Management Agency totaling $8,982.00.  (Emergency Management)

 

 

i.      Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Radio Tower Lease Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Sharp Communications, Inc.  (ITS)

 

 

j.      Resolution authorizing the City Attorney to settle the claim of Mike Mannon, Claim No. FY11-27.  (City Attorney)

 

k.    Resolution authorizing the City Attorney to settle the Lawsuit of the Insurance Company of Pennsylvania, Case No. CV-2010-0704.  (City Attorney)

 

 

l.      Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Lease Agreement between the City of Huntsville and the Arts Council, Inc.  (Panoly Arts Festival).  (City Attorney)

 

 

m.  Resolution authorizing the Clerk-Treasurer to invoke RBC Bank sidewalk letter of credit no. 2213 For Nickel Creek Phase 1 River Landing Subdivision.  (City Attorney)

 

 

n.    Resolution authorizing the Clerk-Treasurer to invoke RBC Bank sidewalk letter of credit no. 2004 or Laurenwood Preserve Phase II Subdivision.  (City Attorney)

 

 

o.    Resolution authorizing the Clerk-Treasurer to invoke Compass Bank sidewalk letter of credit no. S28421A for The Preserve at Clayton Pond Phase II Subdivision.  (City Attorney)

 

 

p.    Resolution authorizing the Clerk-Treasurer to invoke Compass Bank sidewalk letter of credit no. S29029A for Cambridge Subdivision.  (City Attorney)

 

 

q.    Resolution authorizing the Clerk Treasurer to invoke Progress Bank sidewalk letter of credit no. 9000049300 for Legacy Preserve Subdivision.  (City Attorney)

 

 

r.     Resolution authorizing the Clerk Treasurer to invoke RBC Bank sidewalk letter of credit no. 1982 for Lanier Lakes Phase 2 Subdivision.  (City Attorney)

 

 

s.    Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with  Geo Solutions, L.L.C. for Construction Materials Testing Services for Jeff Road Improvements, Project No. 65-10-RD04.  (Engineering)      

 

 

 

 

 

 

t.      Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with Reed Contracting Services, Inc. for Taylor Lane Widening, Project No. ST-045-888-009 & COH Project No. 65-07-RD12, as adopted by Resolution No. 09-749 of August 13, 2009 and amended by Resolution No. 10-158 of  February 25, 2010 and amended by Resolution No. 11-132 of February 24, 2011 by Change Order No. 3.  (Engineering)

 

 

u.    Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Garver, L.L.C. for Engineering Design Services for Limestone County Pump Station and Forcemain Improvements, Project No. 65-11-SM02.  (Engineering)

 

 

v.    Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the Alabama Department of Transportation for the Upgrade & Maintenance of a Traffic Signal on U. S. Highway 72 at Jeff Road/Slaughter Road, Project No. 65-10-RD04.  (Engineering)

 

 

w.   Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the low bidder, SJ&L General   Contractor,  for Jeff Road Widening & Improvements,  Project No. 65-10-RD04.  ((Engineering)

 

 

x.    Resolution authorizing an agreement for Preliminary Engineering between the State of Alabama and the City of Huntsville for Project DEMO-A195; Project Reference No. 100056104; Bridge Replacement on CR-77 (Holmes Avenue) at Pinhook Creek (BIN#15230) in the City of Huntsville.  (Planning)

 

 

y.    Resolution authorizing Supplemental Agreement Number 1 for Construction between the State of Alabama and the City of Huntsville for Project DEMO-A195; Project Reference No. 100054570; Bridge Replacement on CR-77 (Holmes Avenue) at Pinhook Creek (BIN#15230) in the City of Huntsville.  (Planning)

 

 

z.    Resolution authorizing an agreement for Preliminary Engineering between the State of Alabama and the City of Huntsville regarding Project STPAA-PE11; Project Reference No. 100056105; Additional Lanes on Martin Road from Zierdt Road to Laracy Drive in the city of Huntsville.  (Planning)

 

 

aa. Resolution authorizing an agreement between the State of Alabama and the City of Huntsville regarding Project DE-AL105 (906); Western Madison County Streetscape Development.  (Planning)

 

 

bb. Resolution authorizinig the Mayor to execute an agreement between the City of Huntsville and Premier Structures, Inc. for construction of the Creekwood Park restroom located at 306A Harvestwood Court.  (General Services)

 

 

cc.  Resolution authorizing the Mayor to submit an application to the State to request $200,000.00 in Emergency Shelter Grant Funds.  (Community Development)

 

 

dd. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement among the City of Huntsville, Alabama and Colonial Properties Services, Inc., and Colonial Properties Trust  (Administration)

 

 

ee. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Barge, Waggoner, Sumner & Cannon, Inc. for Engineering Design Services for  Huntsville Northern Bypass from 1.2  Miles east of Pulaski Pike to U. S. Highway 431, Project No.  65-10-RD08.  (Engineering)

 

                                                

ff.    Resolution authorizing the Mayor to adopt the Flood Mitigation Plan, as adopted by Resolution No. 01-830 of September 27, 2001.  (Engineering)

 

     

16.       LEGAL DEPARTMENT ITEMS/TRANSACTIONS.

 

a.         Vacation of Easements

 

 

                        None.

 

           b.          Vacation of rights-of-way

 

           

                        None.

 

 

 

 

 

 

           c.          Deeds for acceptance

 

                        None.

 

17.       NON-ROSTER COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC.

 

 

18.       ADJOURN.