Revised:  08-09-11, 2:00 p.m.

 

 

AGENDA FOR THE HUNTSVILLE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

TO BE HELD AUGUST 11,  2011 AT 6:00 P.M.

IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS

 

 

 

CALL TO ORDER.

 

 

1.   INVOCATION.

 

      Pastor T. C. Johnson

      St. Luke Christian Church

           

2.   PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.

 

 

3.   APPROVAL OF MINUTES

 

                                                                    

4.   RESOLUTIONS AND SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS.

 

a.    Mayor.

 

1.    Recognition of the American League as the State Champion of the 2011 Alabama Little Legue 9 –10 Year Old Division. 

 

            b.   Council.

 

2.      Adoption and Presentation.

                 

a.         Resolution commemorating the life of Mrs. Dorothy Ford.  (Showers)

     

3.       Adoption Only.

                                   

a.         Resolution recognizing Ms. Melinda F. Emerson, one of America’s leading small business experts as the guest speaker during the 16th Annual Business & Economic Opportunity Conference & Expo of the North Alabama African Chamber of Commerce (NAAACC), to be held at Alabama A&M University and the Von Braun Center, August 25 – 26, 2011.  (Showers)

     

4.       Presentation Only.

 

                           

            c.   Other Special Recognitions.

 

 

            d.   Announcements.

 

 

                  1.   Presentation from Huntsville Utilities regarding a proposed electric rate increase.  (Russell)

 

 

5.   BUSINESS WITH OUTSIDE LEGAL REPRESENTATION.

 

           

6.   PUBLIC HEARINGS.

 

a.    Public hearings to be held.

 

1.    Public hearing to proceed in accordance with Ala. Code 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.  (Community Development) 

     

b.    Public hearings to be set.

 

1.    Resolution to set a public hearing on an ordinance, concerning the rezoning land lying on the south side of Carl T. Jones Drive and east of Jones Farm Road from Residence 2-A to Neighborhood Business C-1 District.  (September 22, 2011 Regular Council Meeting)  (Planning)

 

 

2.     Resolution to set a public hearing on an ordinance, concerning the  zoning newly annexed property lying on the north side of U.S. Highway 72 West and west of Providence Main Street to Highway Business C-4 District. (September 22, 2011 Regular Council Meeting) (Planning)

 

 

3.    Resolution to set a public hearing on an ordinance, concerning the rezoning land lying on the south side of U.S. Highway 72 East and Moore’s Mill Road from Highway Business C-4 District to Residence 2-A District.  (September 22, 2011 Regular Council Meeting)Planning)

 

 

4.    Resolution to set a public hearing for Michael Clardy d/b/a Super C Cattle Co. for license to operate one (1) horse drawn carriage.  (August 25, 2011 Regular Council Meeting) (Parking & Public Transit)

 

7.   COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS.

 

            a.   Communications from the Public.

 

 

            b.   Reports

 

 

8.   HUNTSVILLE UTILITIES ITEMS.

 

a.    Resolution authorizing payment for services by Lakeland Electric for storm restoration repairs after the 4/27/11 storm. (PR10057194) (Utilities: Electric)

 

 

b.    Resolution authorizing payment for services by the City of Lake Worth for storm restoration services after the 4/27/11 storm. (PR10057195) (Utilities: Electric)

 

 

c.    Resolution authorizing payment for services by Pulaski Electric for storm restoration services after the 4/27/11 storm. (PR10057196) (Utilities: Electric)

 

 

d.     Resolution authorizing payment for services by the Utilities Board of Tuskegee for storm restoration services after the 4/27/11 storm. (PR10057197) (Utilities: Electric)

 

9.   BOARD APPOINTMENTS.

 

a.    Board Appointments to be Voted on.

 

1.   Resolution to appoint David Johnston to the Historical Preservation Authority for a term to expire June 3, 2014.  (Kling)

 

 

2.   Resolution to reappoint James “Tony” Smith to the Housing Board of Adjustments and Appeals for a term to expire August 22, 2016.  (Showers)

 

 

3.   Resolution to reappoint Sarah Gessler to the Museum Board for a term to expire August 13, 2016.  (Kling)

 

 

4.   Resolution to appoint Tammy Leeth to the Beautification Board for a term to expire October 1, 2013.  (Culver)

 

 

5.   Resolution to reappoint Joyce LeDuc-Hampton to the Bingo Review Committee, District 4 for a term to expire April 8, 2013.  (Kling)

 

b.     Board Appointment Nominations.                                                                                           

   

1.   Nomination of Rosalie W. Allen for reappointment to the Alabama Constitution Village/Historic Huntsville Depot Board for a term to expire June 26, 2014.  (Kling)

       

10.  APPROVAL OF EXPENDITURES.

 

a.     Resolution authorizing the expenditures for payment.

 

 

11.  COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR.

 

 

12.   COMMUNICATIONS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS.

                    

            Councilman Will Culver

            Councilman John Olshefski

            Councilman Bill Kling

            Councilman Richard Showers, Sr.

            Councilman Mark Russell

 

13.   UNFINISHED BUSINESS ITEMS FOR ACTION.

 

a.    Resolution No. 11-512 concerning the awarding of the contract for City towing services to Reliable Towing.  (Introduced July 28, 2011 Regular Council Meeting)   (Showers)

 

 

b.    Ordinance No 11-514 concerning an amendment to Section 22-87 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Huntsville regarding dumpsters.  (Introduced July 28, 2011 Regular Council Meeting) (Kling)

 

14.   NEW BUSINESS ITEMS FOR INTRODUCTION.

 

a.    Introduction of an ordinance concerning the annexation of land lying on the north side of Zierdt Road and west of Arnett Road.  (Planning)

 

 

15.  NEW BUSINESS ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION OR ACTION.

 

a.    Resolution authorizing Amendment No. 3 to the Parking Lease Agreement with 305 Church Street, S.W. Holdings, LLC as described in Resolutions No. 99-287, 99-1074, 01-719, and 10-763.  (Parking & Public Transportation)

 

 

b.    Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the National Fire Protection Association for Electronic Licenses and Maintenance Services to the National Fire Code.  (Fire & Rescue)

 

 

c.Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a lease agreement on behalf of Community Development for a Neighborhood Clean Up facility located at 620 Pearl Avenue.  (Community Development)

 

 

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

 

 

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

 

 

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

 

 

g.    Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the low bidder, Reed Contracting Services, Inc.  for  Western Area Interceptor, Phase V, Project No. 65-11-SS03.  (Engineering)

 

 

h.    Resolution authorizing the Mayor to modify the agreement with LBYD, Inc. – Civil & Structural Engineers for Redstone Technology Park, Phase I-Infrastructure and Roadway Sanitary Sewer, Project No. 65-10-SS02, as adopted by Resolution No. 10-653 of August 26, 2010, by Modification No. 1.  (Engineering)

 

 

i.     Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the low bidder, Rotolo Consultants, Inc. for Redstone Gateway, Package 1G-Landscape, Irrigation and Hardscape, Project No. 65-11-SP24.   (Engineering)      

 

 

j.     Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Garver, L.L.C. for Engineering Construction Administration Services for 2011 Water Pollution Control Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation, Project No. 65-11-SP30.  (Water Pollution Control)

 

 

k.    Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a real estate purchase agreement between the City of Huntsville and Hazel Cowley.  (Recreation Services)

 

 

l.      Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement between the City of Huntsville and API Digital to provide dual internet service bandwith.  (ITS)

 

 

m.  Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into Amendment No. 1 to the agreement  between the City of Huntsville and Rimini Street, Inc. for PeopleSoft Support Products.  (ITS)

 

 

n.    Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into Amendment to the Real Estate Purchase Option agreement among the Industrial Development Board of the City of Huntsville, Bella Mina Farm Ltd., and the City of Huntsville.  (City Attorney)

 

 

o.    Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute Modification No. 4 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, as amended by Modification No. 2 on June 23, 2011, and as amended by Modification No. 3 on July 14, 2011. (City Attorney)

 

 

p.    Resolution authorizing the Clerk Treasurer to invoke CB&S Bank Letter of Credit No. 55547 for Anslee Farms Phase 1-A Subdivision.  (City Attorney)

 

 

q.    Resolution authorizing the Clerk Treasurer to invoke RBC Bank Letter of Credit No. SB004749 for Magnolia Park Subdivision.  (City Attorney)

 

 

r.     Resolution authorizing the Clerk Treasurer to invoke First Commercial Bank Letter of Credit No. 1042 for  River Ridge Subdivision.  (City Attorney)

 

 

s.    Resolution authorizing the Clerk Treasurer to invoke Branch and Trust Company Letter of Credit for Pulaski Corner Subdivision.  (City Attorney)

 

 

t.      Resolution authorizing the Clerk Treasurer to invoke CB&S Bank Lettr of Credit No. 55544 for Anslee Farms Phase 1 Subdivision.  (City Attorney)

 

 

u.    Resolution authorizing the Clerk Treasurer to invoke BBVA Compass Bank letter of credit no. S30506A for Inspiration on Green Mountain Subdivision.  (City Attorney)

 

 

v.    Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement between the City of Huntsville and the Alabama Historical Commission to receive a grant.  (Inspection)

 

 

w.   Resolution authorizing the acceptance of donations.  (Inspection)

 

 

x.    Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement between the City of Huntsville and Pearce Construction Company, Inc., for construction services of the New Water Pollution Control Building at 1802 Vermont Road.   (General Services)

 

16.        LEGAL DEPARTMENT ITEMS/TRANSACTIONS.

 

a.            Vacation of Easements

 

            1.         Ordinance authorizing the vacation of a 10-foot Electrical Easement,                     7131 University Drive.  (South Corner Properties)

 

 

            2..        Ordinance authorizing the vacation of a 15-foot Force Main Easement,      Southeast corner of University Drive and Slaughter Road, 7131 University        Drive. (South Corner Properties).

 

 

            3.         Ordinance authorizing the vacation of a 20-foot Utility and Drainage           Easement and a 16-foot Emergency Access Easement, Lot 3, Redstone          Village, Plat Book 45, Page 58.  (Turnmeyer Dr.)

 

            4..        Ordinance authorizing the vacation of a 15-foot Sanitary Sewer Easement,                      Lot 1, Willow Way Subdivision, Plat Book 49, Page 56.  (5275 Millennium                                Dr.)

 

 

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.