Revised:  07-12-11, 2:00 p.m.

 

 

AGENDA FOR THE HUNTSVILLE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

TO BE HELD JULY 14, 2011 AT 6:00 P.M.

IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS

 

 

 

CALL TO ORDER.

 

 

1.   INVOCATION.

 

      Pastor Ernest Edwards

      Unity Christian Fellowship International Ministries

     

2.   PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.

 

 

3.   APPROVAL OF MINUTES

 

            a.   Regular Meeting held June 23, 2011.

(Minutes Received)

 

 

            b.   Special Session held June 30, 2011.

                  (Minutes Received)

                 

                                                        

4.   RESOLUTIONS AND SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS.

 

a.    Mayor.

 

1.    Recognition of the Huntsville Police Department by the Lockheed Martin Corporation.

 

 

            b.   Council.

 

                 1.  Adoption and Presentation.

           

      11-445      a.  Resolution commemorating the life of Mrs. Margaret  M. Cole.  (Kling) 

                             

 

 

                  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 on Ordinance No. 11-375A to adopt the Revised Design and Acceptance Manual for Sanitary Sewers, March 2011 Edition. 

                        (Set June 9, 2011 Regular Council Meeting)  (Engineering)       

 

 

2.    Public Hearing on Ordinance No. 11-376A to adopt the Revised Design and Acceptance Manual for Wastewater Pump Stations, March 2011 Edition.  (Set June 9, 2011 Regular Council Meeting)  (Engineering)  

 

 

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

 

 

4.    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) 

 

 

5.    Public Hearing on a Resolution authorizing the City Clerk-Treasurer to assess the costs of demolishing the property located at 2851 Greenside Drive NW.  (Community Development) 

 

 

6.    Public Hearing on a Resolution authorizing the demolition of an unsafe building constituting a public nuisance located at 1742 Dekathalon Way NW.  (Community Development) 

 

 

b.    Public hearings to be set.

 

1.    Resolution to set a public hearing on an ordinance zoning newly annexed land lying on the north side of Terry Drake Road and east of Adonis Road to Residence 1-A District.  (August 25, 2011 Regular Council Meeting)  (Planning) 

 

 

2.    Resolution to set a public hearing on an ordinance zoning newly annexed land lying at the northeast corner of the intersection of U.S. Highway 72 West and Christopher Drive to Highway Business C-4 District.  (August 25, 2011 Regular Council Meeting)  (Planning) 

 

 

3.    Resolution to proceed in accordance with Ala. Code §§ 11-67-60 to 67 concerning declaration and abatement of grass/weed nuisance(s) at certain propert(y)(ies) within the city limits and setting a public hearing thereon for  August 11, 2011.  (Community Development) 

 

 

7.   COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS.

 

            a.   Communications from the Public.

 

 

            b.   Reports

 

 

8.   HUNTSVILLE UTILITIES ITEMS.

 

a.    Resolution authorizing consulting services expenses to facilitate additional postproduction support on the HUBS Phase II project.  (PR-10057473)  (Utilities:  Electric) 

 

9.   BOARD APPOINTMENTS.

 

a.    Board Appointments to be Voted on.

           

1.    Resolution No. 11-416 to reappoint Stanley Statum to the Huntsville Natural Gas Utility Board for a term to expire July 1, 2014.  (Postponed June 23, 2011 Regular Council Meeting)  (Kling) 

 

 

2.    Resolution No. 11-417 to reappoint Stanley Statum to the Huntsville Water Utility Board for a term to expire July 1, 2014.  (Postponed June 23, 2011 Regular Council Meeting)  (Kling) 

 

3.    Resolution No. 11-418 to appoint Mike Culbreath to the Huntsville Natural Gas Utility Board for a term to expire July 1, 2014.  (Postponed June 23, 2011 Regular Council Meeting)  (Culver) 

 

 

4.    Resolution No. 11-419 to appoint Mike Culbreath to the Huntsville Water Utility Board for a term to expire July 1, 2014.  (Postponed June 23, 2011 Regular Council Meeting)  (Culver) 

 

 

5.    Resolution to reappoint Drew Tutt to the Industrial Development Board for a term to expire May 27, 2017.  (Nominated June 23, 2011 Regular Council Meeting)  (Kling) 

 

b.    Board Appointment Nominations.                                                                                           

 

1.     Nomination to reappoint Mr. John Hall to the Board of Examinations and Appeals for Construction Industries, Place 16, for a term to expire July 1, 2014.  (Olshefski)

 

 

                2.     Nomination to  reappoint Mr. Philip W. Bentley, Jr. to the Health Care Authority of the City of Huntsville, for a term to expire August 3, 2017.  (Kling)                                                                    

 

10.  APPROVAL OF EXPENDITURES.

 

a.    Resolution authorizing the expenditures for payment.  (Finance Committee) 

 

 

b.    Finance Committee Report.

 

 

11.  COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR.

 

 

12.   COMMUNICATIONS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS.

                    

            Councilman Bill Kling

            Councilman Richard Showers, Sr.

            Councilman Will Culver

            Councilman John Olshefski

            Councilman Mark Russell

 

 

 

 

13.   UNFINISHED BUSINESS ITEMS FOR ACTION.

 

a.    Ordinance No. 11-444 amending Ordinance No. 04-315 (Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual), as adopted and approved on December 16, 2004 by adding Section 8.22 (PAY PROCEDURES), (A) It is the policy of the City of Huntsville to pay employee by direct deposit on a bi-weekly basis and in a manner so that the amount, method and timing of wage payments comply with any applicable laws or regulations.  (Introduced June 23, 2011 Regular Council Meeting)  (Administration) 

 

14.   NEW BUSINESS ITEMS FOR INTRODUCTION.

 

a.    Introduction of an ordinance concerning the annexation of land lying on the north and south sides of Old Highway 20, on the east and west sides of Greenbrier Road and on the west side of Segers Road.  (Planning)   

UNANIMOUS CONSENT        

 

15.  NEW BUSINESS ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION OR ACTION.

 

a.    Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement between the City of Huntsville and the Madison County Commission for the FY 2011 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG).  (Police) 

 

 

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

 

 

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

 

 

d.    Ordinance to amend Budget Ordinance 10-679, by changing appropriated funding within various departments and funds.  (Finance) 

 

 

e.    Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the low bidder meeting specifications as outlined in the attached Summary of Bids for Acceptance.  (Finance) 

 

 

f.     Request for authorization to advertise and fill vacated Equipment Operator III position(s), Grade 10.  (Public Works) 

 

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

 

 

h.    Ordinance declaring fourteen (14) bent and unusable Traffic Sign Posts as surplus and donating them to Mr. Jackson Knight, Eagle Scout.  (Traffic Engineering)   

 

 

i.      Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign the minor plat entitled, “A Combination Plat of Lots A-2-1A & 1B of Neighborhood Development Project”.  (Planning) 

 

 

j.      Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement with Sharp Communication, Inc. for the installation, removal and maintenance of communications equipment located in City Vehicles as well as lightbar equipment for emergency vehicles.  (ITS) 

 

 

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

 

 

l.      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) 

 

 

m.  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)  

 

 

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

 

 

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

 

 

p.    Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the low bidder, Miller & Miller, Inc. for Aldridge Creek Greenway, Phase IV, Project No. 65-09-WP03.  (Engineering)  

 

 

q.    Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the agreement with Reed Contracting Services, Inc. for 3-Lane Access Road to Include Curb and Gutter within Cummings Research Park, Project Nos. IAR-045-000-006 & IAR-045-000-007 and COH Project No. 65-09-RD04, as adopted by Resolution No. 09-1019 of October 22, 2009, and amended by Resolution No. 10-237 of March 25, 2010, and amended by Resolution No. 10-836 of October 14, 2010, by Change Order No. 3.  (Engineering)  

 

 

r.     Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with Christopher Plumbing & Electric, Inc. for Nance Road Widening, Project No. 65-08-RD02, as adopted by Resolution No. 09-938 of October 8, 2009, and amended by Resolution  No. 11-38 of January 13, 2011, by Change Order No. 2.  (Engineering)  

 

s.    Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the low bidder, Hinkle Contracting Company, L.L.C. for Redstone Gateway, Package 1D-Rail Spur Installation/Relocation, Project. No. 65-11-SP07.  (Engineering)  

 

 

t.      Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the agreement with SJ&L General Contractors, LLC  for Balch Road Widening Improvements, Project No. 65-04-RD03, as adopted by Resolution No. 10-235 of March 25, 2010, by Change Order No. 1.  (Engineering)  

 

 

u.    Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement  with Garver, L.L.C. for Engineering Design Services for North-South Connector Road Between Huntsville-Browns Ferry Road and U.S. Highway 72, Project No. 65-11-RD01.   (Engineering)    

 

 

v.    Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Land Design Solutions, Inc. for Engineering Design Services for Holmes Avenue and Washington Street Streetscape Improvements, Project No. 65-11-SP26.  (Engineering)  

 

 

 

 

w.   Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with McDonald Brothers Construction, Inc. for Cleveland Avenue Realignment, Project No. 65-09-RD06, as adopted by Resolution No. 10-747 of September 23, 2010, by Change Order No. 1.  (Engineering) 

 

 

x.    Resolution  authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Norfolk Southern Corporation to rehabilitate its portion of a rail spur serving Redstone Arsenal at Redstone Gateway, Project No. 65-11-SP27.  (Engineering)             

 

 

y.    Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Fourth Amendment  to Project Diamond Agreement among the State of Alabama, Madison County, Alabama, Toyota Manufacturing, Alabama, Inc., and the City of Huntsville.  (City Attorney) 

 

 

z.    Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute Department of the Army Right of Entry for Survey and Exploration to allow the Government to enter onto City owned property adjacent to Redstone Arsenal to conduct EPA testing.  (City Attorney) 

 

 

aa. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Lease Agreement between the City of Huntsville and the Von Braun Center Board of Control.  (City Attorney) 

 

 

bb. Resolution authorizing the Clerk-Treasurer to invoke BBVA Compass Bank letter of credit no. S30507A for Inspiration on Green Mountain Subdivision.  (City Attorney) 

 

 

cc.  Resolution authorizing the Clerk-Treasurer to invoke First Commercial Bank letter of credit no. 1108 for Watercress Phase 1 Subdivision.  (City Attorney)

 

 

dd. Resolution authorizing the Clerk-Treasurer to invoke First Commercial Bank letter of credit no. 1109 for Watercress Phase 1 Subdivision.  (City Attorney)

 

 

ee. Resolution authorizing the Clerk-Treasurer to invoke BBVA Compass Bank letter of credit no. S30505A for Inspiration on Green Mountain Subdivision.  (City Attorney) 

 

 

ff.    Resolution authorizing the Clerk-Treasurer to invoke First Commercial Bank letter of credit no. 1080 for Renaissance, Phase 2, Subdivision.  (City Attorney) 

 

 

gg. Resolution authorizing the Clerk Treasurer to invoke RBC Bank letter of credit no. 1830 for Highland Park Subdivision.  (City Attorney) 

 

 

hh.Resolution authorizing the Clerk Treasurer to invoke RBC Bank letter of credit no. SB004206 for Forest Meadow, Phase 2 at Lake Forest Subdivison.  (City Attorney) 

 

 

ii.    Resolution authorizing the Clerk-Treasurer to invoke RBC Bank letter of credit no. 1824 for Chadwick Pointe Subdivision.  (City Attorney) 

 

 

jj.    Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a revised Mutual Aid Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Redstone Arsenal for Fire & Emergency Response Services.  (Fire & Rescue) 

 

 

kk.  Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a lease agreement between the City of Huntsville and the Alabama Constitution Village Foundation for the Rocket City Beach Bash.  (Administration) 

 

 

ll.    Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement with the Alabama Department of Environmental Management.  (Landscape Management) 

 

 

mm.      Resolution authorizing the acceptance of a $20,084.99 grant from the      

Alabama Department of Homeland Security.  (Emergency Management)

 

 

nn. Resolution authorizing the acceptance of a $35,000.00 grant from the 

 Alabama Department of Homeland Security.  (Emergency Management)

 

 

oo. Resolution authorizing the City Attorney to settle the lawsuit entitled J.E. Lowery and Doris Akin, individually and as Administrators of the Estates of Leroy Lowery and Dora M. Lowery, Circuit Court for Madison County, Case No. 2009-1249-JPS.  (City Attorney) 

 

pp. Resolution authorizing application of FTA Section 5309 State of Good Repair Grant through Grants.gov.  (Parking & Public Transportation) 

 

 

qq. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement between the City of Huntsville and Kelly Schrimsher.  (Administration) 

 

 

rr.    Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into Modification No. 3 to the Supplemental Development Agreement TIF5 Series 2010-B between the City of Huntsville and LW Redstone Company, LLC, as adopted and approved by Resolution No. 10-892 on October 28, 2010, as amended by Modification No. 1 on May 12, 2011, and as amended by Modification No. 2. on June 23, 2011.  (City Attorney)

 

ss.  Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement to Purchase among the City of Huntsville, Mahaffey Family Partnership, Ltd., and Martha Jo Mahaffey Irrevocable Testamentary Trust for the E-W Connector Road.  (Engineering)

 

 

16.        LEGAL DEPARTMENT ITEMS/TRANSACTIONS.

 

a.            Vacation of Easements

 

1.    Ordinance authorizing the vacation of a 5-foot Utility and Drainage Easement, Lot 16, Block 5, Rolling Meadows Subdivision, Plat Book 4, Page 68.  (3309 Buttrey Drive: Egglestone)  

 

 

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.