Revised: 10-11-11, 12:00 Noon

 

 

AGENDA FOR THE HUNTSVILLE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

TO BE HELD OCTOBER 13, 2011 AT 6:00 P.M.

IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS

 

 

 

CALL TO ORDER.

 

 

1.   INVOCATION.

 

      Dr. Richard Showers, Sr., President Pro Tem

      Representing District One

 

2.   PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.

 

 

3.   APPROVAL OF MINUTES

 

a.    Regular Meeting held September 22, 2011.

(Minutes Received)

 

            b.   Special Session held September 22, 2011.

                  (Minutes Received)

     

            c.   Special Session held September 27, 2011.

                  (Minutes Received)

     

                                                                     

4.   RESOLUTIONS AND SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS.

 

a.    Mayor.

 

 

1.    Presentation to Grant Hill, AAU Junior Olympics National Champion in Discus Throw, 16 & 17 Year Old Division.

 

            b.   Council.

 

 

1.    Adoption and Presentation.

 

                  a.   Resolution commemorating the life of Civil Rights icon Reverend Fred W. Shuttlesworth for his contributions to the State of Alabama and the Nation.  (Showers)

 

            2.   Adoption Only.

 

                 

                  a.   Resolution welcoming Bishop Nelson K. Williams, guest speaker, Unity Christian Fellowship International Ministries on October 16, 2011.  (Showers)

 

 

                  b.   Resolution congratulating the Reverend Dr. Homer Littlefield McCall in honor of his 40th Anniversary as Pastor of the Saint John African Methodist Episcopal Church and fifty (50) years in the ministry,        October 14 – 16, 2011.  (Showers)

 

 

      c.   Resolution in honor of the Presidential Inauguration installing                  Dr. Leslie N. Pollard,  as the 11th President of Oakwood University, October 13 - 16, 2011.  (Showers/Culver)  

 

            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 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)

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

       

b.          Public hearings to be set.

           

1     Resolution to set a Public Hearing on an ordinance zoning newly annexed property north of Zierdt Road and on the west side of Arnett Road.  (November 17, 2011 Regular Council Meeting)  (Planning)

 

 

                        2    Resolution to set a Public Hearing on an ordinance

           rezoning land lying on the south side of Harris Hill Boulevard and east 

            of High Mountain Road from Highway Business C-4 District to

Residence 1-A District.  (November 17, 2011 Regular Council    Meeting) (Planning)

 

 

3.    Resolution to set a Public Hearing on an ordinance amending the approved Development Plan for Midtowne on the Park Planned Development.  (November 17, 2011 Regular Council Meeting) (Planning)

 

7.   COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS.

 

                  a.   Communications from the Public.

 

 

                  b.   Reports

     

8.   HUNTSVILLE UTILITIES ITEMS.

 

a.    Resolution authorizing the approval to purchase materials for new construction items for FY2012. (WO#351-2012)  (Utilities:  Electric)

 

 

b.    Resolution authorizing the approval to purchase materials for renewal and replacement projects for FY2012. (WO#352-2012)  (Utilities:  Electric)

 

 

c.    Resolution authorizing the approval to purchase Transportation items for FY2012. (WO#373-2012)  (Utilities:  Electric)

 

 

d.    Resolution authorizing the approval to purchase Communication Equipment items for FY2012. (WO#374-2012)  (Utilities:  Electric)

 

 

e.    Resolution authorizing the approval to purchase Computer Equipment items for FY2012. (WO#375-2012)  (Utilities:  Electric)

 

 

f.     Resolution authorizing the approval for consulting services for the SAP system from U-tegration. (PR#10063651)  (Utilities:  Electric)

 

 

g.    Resolution authorizing the approval for purchase of replacement fire retardant clothing for Operations personnel. (PR#10064684)  (Utilities:  Electric)

 

 

h.    Resolution authorizing the approval for consulting services for the SAP system from SAP Industries, Inc. (PR#10065259)  (Utilities:  Electric)

 

 

i.      Resolution authorizing the approval for external call center services for customer service. (PR#10065513)  (Utilities:  Electric)

 

 

j.      Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Amendment of the MIP (Major Industrial Program) Agreement among, TVA, Huntsville, and PPG to allow the extension for implementation to December 31, 2011, due to unexpected delays with the lighting fixtures.  (Utilities:  Electric)

 

 

k.    Resolution authorizing the approval to purchase Materials for New Construction for FY2012. (WO#251-2012)  (Utilities:  Gas)

 

 

l.      Resolution authorizing the approval to purchase Materials for Renewal and Replacement projects for FY2012. (WO#252-2012)  (Utilities:  Gas)

 

 

m.   Resolution authorizing the approval to purchase Transportation items for FY2012. (WO#273-2012)  (Utilities:  Gas)

 

 

n.    Resolution authorizing the approval and purchase of materials for new construction items for FY2012. (WO#151-2012)  (Utilities:  Water)

 

 

o.    Resolution authorizing the approval and purchase of materials for renewal and replacement items for FY2012. (WO#152-2012)  (Utilities:  Water)

 

 

p.    Resolution authorizing the approval and purchase of transportation items for FY2012. (WO#173-2012)  (Utilities:  Water)

 

9.         BOARD APPOINTMENTS.

 

a.    Board Appointments to be Voted on.

 

1.  Resolution to appoint Mr. Dallas Fanning to the Huntsville Madison County

      Airport Authority for a term to expire October 23, 2017.  (Nominated

      September 22, 2011 Regular Council Meeting)  (Russell)

 

 

2.  Resolution to appoint Ms. Jerry Rosensteel to the Beautification Board

      for a term to expire October 1, 2014.  (Nominated September 22, 2011

      Regular Council Meeting)  (Russell)

 

 

3.  Resolution to appoint Ms. Pam Cobb to the Human Relations Commission,

      Place 4, for a term to expire September 8, 2014.  (Nominated September

      22, 2011 Regular Council Meeting)  (Kling)

 

 

4.  Resolution to reappoint Jesse Horton to the City Tree Commission for a

      term to expire October 8, 2013.  (Nominated September 22, 2011 Regular

      Council Meeting)  (Kling)

 

 

5.  Resolution to reappoint J. Elbert Peters to the City Tree Commission for a

      term to expire October 8, 2013.  (Nominated September 22, 2011 Regular

      Council Meeting)  (Kling)

 

 

                  6.  Resolution to reappoint Burt Webster to the City Tree Commission for a

      term to expire October 8, 2013.  (Nominated September 22, 2011 Regular

      Council Meeting)  (Kling)

 

            b.  Board Appointment Nominations.                                                                                           

 

1.  Nomination of Mr. Charles Grainger for reappointment to the University of Alabama in Huntsville Public Education Building Authority for a term expire November 9, 2017.  (Culver/Kling)

 

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 Will Culver

            Councilman John Olshefski

            Councilman Bill Kling

            Councilman Richard Showers, Sr.

            Councilman Mark Russell

 

 

13.       UNFINISHED BUSINESS ITEMS FOR ACTION.

 

 

14.       NEW BUSINESS ITEMS FOR INTRODUCTION.

 

a.    Introduction of an ordinance concerning the annexation of land lying at the northwest corner of the intersection of Huntsville Brownsferry Road and Gray Road.  (Planning)

 

   

b.   Introduction of an Ordinance amending Budget Ordinance No. 11-655, to provide a special appropriation of $31,000 to Alabama A & M University for the purpose of partially funding the 2011 Louis Crews Classic,  (Showers).

                                                   

15.       NEW BUSINESS ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION OR ACTION.

 

a.    Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with A&S Appraisal Company, LLC. for services in connection to a Rent Comparability and Market Study for Mirabeau Apartments.  (Community Development)

 

 

b.    Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement between the City of Huntsville and the Boys and Girls Clubs of North Alabama.  (Community Development)

 

 

c.Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement between the City of Huntsville and CASA of Huntsville/Madison County.  (Community Development)

 

 

d.    Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a cost reimbursement agreement with the Northeast Alabama Traffic Safety Office for $5,200 for traffic enforcement duties.  (Police)

 

 

e.    Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an application for the City’s excess workers’ compensation insurance with Safety National Casualty Corporation for the coverage period October 1, 2011 through September 30, 2012.  (Human Resources)

 

 

f.    Resolution authorizing the Mayor to apply for a grant with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) regarding the FY 2011 AFG Assistance to Firefighters program.  (Fire & Rescue)

 

 

g.    Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement between Fite Construction Company Inc. and the City of Huntsville for Change Order #2 to the contract for the construction of the Madison County Veterans Memorial.  (Facilities Projects Management)

 

 

h.    Resolution authorizing a Sublease Agreement with Our Place, Inc. for part of the Old Madison Academy Property located at 301 Max Luther Drive.  (Recreation Services)

 

 

i.     Resolution authorizing a Professional Services Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Dr. Carroll Van West to prepare the nomination to the National Register of Historic Places for the Old Town neighborhood.  (Inspection)

 

 

j.     Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the low bidder, CFW, Inc., for Gateway Forcemain, Project No. 65-08-SM05B.  (Engineering)

 

 

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

 

 

l.     Resolution authorizing the City Attorney to settle the claims of Daniel Njigha (Claim Nos. FY11-40/FY11-67).  (City Attorney)

 

 

m.   Resolution authorizing the City Attorney to settle the lawsuit of Krystle Hicks v. City of Huntsville and Kenneth Gibson (Case No. CV2010-0704).  (City Attorney)     

 

 

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

 

 

o.    Ordinance to amend Budget Ordinance No 11-655 by changing appropriated funding within various departments and funds.  (Finance)

 

 

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

 

 

q.    Ordinance to amend Budget Ordinance No. 11-655 by changing authorized strength in the various departments and funds.  (Finance)

 

 

r.    Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Purchase Contract with the City’s underwriters in connection with the sale of the City’s 2011 General Obligation Warrants, subject to ratification and approval by the City Council prior to issuance of the warrants.  (Finance)

 

 

s.Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Revocable License Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Douglas G. and Joy J. Smith authorizing the installation of awnings over City right of way at 602 Meridian Street.  (Planning)

 

 

t.     Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Revocable License Agreement between the City of Huntsville and the Kiln, LLC authorizing the installation of awings over City right of way.  (Planning)

 

 

          u.     Resolution changing the first regular meeting in November to Thursday, November 3, 2011 at 6:00 p.m.; the second regular meeting in November to Thursday, November 17, 2011 at 6:00 p.m.; the first regular meeting in December to Thursday, December 1, 2011 at 6:00 p.m.; and the second regular meeting in December to Thursday, December 15, 2010 at 6:00 p.m.   (Russell)

 

          v.   Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agency appropriation agreement between the City of Huntsville and U.S. Space and Rocket Center Foundation.  (Administration)

 

         w.    Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agency appropriation

                 agreement between the City of Huntsville and North Alabama Science

                 Center, Inc.  (Administration)

 

         x.      Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Detention Facilities 

                   Maintenance Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Colonial

                   Properties Services, Inc.  (Engineering)

 

16.       LEGAL DEPARTMENT ITEMS/TRANSACTIONS.

 

a.   Vacation of Easements

                       

 

                        None.

 

 b.   Vacation of rights-of-way

                                   

                  1.a.  Resolution consenting to the vacation of a 25-foot right-of-way, Tract 1,

                            Walnut Cove Phase 1 Second Addition at Lake Forest.  (Walnut Cove Road)

 

 

                    1.b.  Ordinance authorizing the vacation of a 25-foot right-of-way, Tract 1,

                           Walnut Cove Phase 1 Second Addition at Lake Forest.  (Walnut Cove Road)

 

           

                    2.a.  Resolution consenting to the vacation of a 25-foot right-of-way, Tract 2,

                           Walnut Cove Phase 1 Second Addition at Lake Forest.  (Walnut Cove Road)

 

                                   

                    2.b.  Ordinance authorizing the vacation of a 25-foot right-of-way, Tract 2,

                            Walnut Cove Phase 1, Second Addition at Lake Forest.  (Walnut Cove Road)

                     

 

                    3.a.  Resolution consenting to the vacation of a 25-foot right-of-way, Tract 3,

                           Walnut Cove Phase 1, Second Addition at Lake Forest.  (Walnut Cove Road)

 

 

                    3.b.  Ordinance authorizing the vacation of a 25-foot right-of-way, Tract 3,

                            Walnut Cove Phase 1, Second Addition at Lake Forest.  (Walnut Cove Road)

 

                                                           

c.         Deeds for acceptance

 

 

                                    JEFF/SLAUGHTER RD WIDENING PROJECT

PROJECT NO.: 65-10-RD04

 

1.   R-O-W                                                      LOYE Z. PINE, A MARRIED WOMAN

      TRACT 11                                                 Acquired 07/15/2011

                                                                       

2.   U & D/ SIDEWALK EASEMENT               LOYE Z. PINE, A MARRIED WOMAN

      TRACT 11                                                 Acquired 07/15/2011

 

 

 

 

3.  R-O-W

     PARCEL NO. 14 & 15                               WARREN CLARK MOORE, JR., A

                                                                        PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE

                                                                        ESTATE, AND THE LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT, OF LINDA BROCK MOORE, DECEASED, LISA MOORE YEAGER, A MARRIED WOMAN, FORMERLY KNOWN AS, LISA LYNN MOORE, AND WARREN CLARK MOORE, III, A SINGLE MAN

 

 

WESTERN AREA INTERCEPTOR SEWER EXTENSION PROJECT

PROJECT NO.: 65-07-SS07

 

4.  SANITARY SEWER EASEMENT            JEFFERY W. WHITMIRE AND WIFE,

     AND TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION   ANITA M. WHITMIRE

     EASEMENT                                              Acquired 04/01/2011

     TRACT 24A                                              

                                                                       

5.    SANITARY SEWER EASEMENT          MICHAEL GERSTMAN, WHOSE NAME 

       & TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION      AS VICE-PRESIDENT OF READY MIX

       EASEMENT                                            USA, LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED

       TRACT 33-A                                            LIABILITY COMPANY DOING BUSINESS IN ALABAMA

                                                                        Acquired 06/27/2011

 

6.  CORRECTIVE DEED SANITARY           MICHAEL GERSTMAN, WHOSE NAME

     SEWER EASEMENT AND                       AS VICE-PRESIDENT OF READY MIX

     TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION            USA, LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED

     EASEMENT                                              LIABILITY COMPANY DOING BUSINESS

                                                                        IN ALABAMA

                                                                        Acquired 06/27/2011

 

 

COLONIAL POMADE SANITARY SEWER EXTENSION

PROJECT NO.: 65-09-SS02

 

7.  SANITARY SEWER EASEMENT            FLOYD ROMINE AND WIFE JUANITA  

     & TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION        ROMINE

     EASEMENT                                              Acquired 07/07/2011

     SSE AND TCE                                         

                                                                       

8.  SANITARY SEWER EASEMENT            FLOYD ROMINE AND WIFE JUANITA

     & TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION        ROMINE

     EASEMENT                                              Acquired 07/07/2011

     SSE AND TCE

 

9.  SANITARY SEWER EASEMENT            EVERY ERSKINE, A SINGLE MAN

     & TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION        Acquired 06/27/2011

     EASEMENT                                             

     TRACT 2   

 

                                                           

d.         Routine bond satisfactions

 

 

                                    None.

 

 

e.         Liquor bond mortgages.

 

 

            None.

 

 

17.       NON-ROSTER COMMUNICATIONS.

 

a.         City Council Election

 

            President                              

            President Pro Tem              

            Third Presiding Officer       

 

            City Council Committee Elections

 

b.         A member of the Council shall be elected by the Council to serve as its representative to the City of Huntsville Planning Commission.  The same member shall serve as the Council’s representative to the Metropolitan Planning Commission. 

 

 

c.         A member of the Council shall be elected by the Council to serve as its representative to the Research Park Board.  

 

 

d.         A member of the Council shall be elected by the Council to serve as its representative to the Historic Preservation Commission. 

      The Council President shall make appointments and assignments of Council members to represent the President and Council on the following boards, committees, and commissions:

 

            1.         Top of Alabama Regional Council of Governments

2 – appointments 

 

2.         Community Action Agency of Huntsville/Madison and Limestone

                        Counties, Inc.

                        1 – appointment   

           

            3.         Advisory Commission on Accessibility

                        1 – appointment  (City Council President or his designee) 

 

            4.         City of Huntsville Insurance Committee

                        2 – appointments 

 

            5.         Chairperson of the Finance Committee and one other member of the Council as Vice Chairperson of the Finance Committee.  

 

 

18.       ADJOURN.