Revised:  11-30-11, 4:00 P.M.

 

AGENDA FOR THE HUNTSVILLE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

TO BE HELD DECEMBER 1, 2011 AT 6:00 P.M.

IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS

 

 

 

CALL TO ORDER

 

 

1.         INVOCATION

 

Elder Edmund Julius, Associate Pastor

Oakwood University Church.

 

 

2.         PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 

 

3.         APPROVAL OF MINUTES

 

                                                               

4.         RESOLUTIONS AND SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS

 

a.     Mayor

 

1.    Recognition of the Randolph School Cross Country Team.

 

 

2.    Recognition of Huntsville High School Volleyball Team as Class 6A State Champions.

 

 

3.    Proclamation recognizing the Oakwood College Aeolians as National Champions at the HBCU iSing Choir College Scholarship Challenge.

 

b.    Council

 

1.    Adoption and Presentation

 

None.

           

           

 

 

 

            2.   Adoption Only

 

 

                  None.

 

                                                                                   

            c.   Other Special Recognitions

     

 

                  None.                  

     

            d.   Announcements

 

 

5.   BUSINESS WITH OUTSIDE LEGAL REPRESENTATION

 

 

6.   PUBLIC HEARINGS

 

a.    Public hearings to be held

 

 

b.     Public hearings to be set

 

1.    Resolution to set a public hearing to amend ARTICLE 75 – ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE  ESTABLISHMENT  REGULATIONS, Section 75.3 – Permitted Establishments by Districts; and amends ARTICLE 92 – BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT, Section 92.5 – Powers and Duties, subsection 92.5.3 – Permitted Uses as Special Exceptions to add Special Retailers by Special Exception as accessory uses to banquet halls and cultural venues.  (January 26, 2012 Regular Council Meeting) (Planning)

 

 

2.    Resolution to set a public hearing on an ordinance to amend ARTICLE 71 – OFF STREET PARKING AND VEHICULAR USE AREA (PVA) LANDSCAPING REQUIREMENTS, Section 71.6 – PVA Lighting Requirements, to add LED light source requirements and standards.  (January 26, 2012 Regular Council Meeting) (Planning)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.    Resolution to set a public hearing on an ordinance amending ARTICLE 3 – DEFINITIONS to amend the definitions of “Area, Building”; amending ARTICLE 24, 40, 44 and 64 to add “Gymnasiums, fitness and exercise centers, health clubs and spas” as permitted uses; and amending ARTICLE 73 – SUPPLEMENTARY REGULATIONS, Section 73.6 to clarify dual occupancy or uses and Section 73.8 concerning required side yards.  (January 26, 2012 Regular Council Meeting) (Planning)

 

4.    Resolution to set a public hearing of an ordinance zoning newly annexed property lying at the northwest corner of Huntsville Brownsferry Road and Gray Road.  (January 26, 2012 Regular Council Meeting) (Planning)

 

 

5.    Resolution to set a public hearing on an ordinance zoning newly annexed property lying on the north side of U.S. Highway 431 South and east and west of the proposed extension of Old Big Cove Road to Highway Business C-4 District.  (January 26, 2012 Regular Council Meeting) (Planning)

 

 

6.    Resolution to set a public hearing on ordinance rezoning land lying on the south side of Superior Avenue and east of Blanda Drive from Residence 1 District to Office District.  (January 26, 2012 Regular Council Meeting) (Planning)

 

 

7.    Resolution to set a hearing for suspension of licensure for Fowler Enterprises LLC, d/b/a Neon Sound Systems. (December 15, 2011 Regular Council Meeting) (Finance)

 

7.   COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS

 

a.    Communications from the Public

 

b.    Reports

 

8.   HUNTSVILLE UTILITIES ITEMS

           

a.    Resolution authorizing the consulting services expenses for Valutech Solutions for contract negotiations for the AMI system.  (PR#10069536) (Utilities:  Electric)

 

 

b.    Resolution authorizing the continuation of the inspection and treatment program of our wood poles that are currently on our system to help extend their useful life. (PR#10070639) (Utilities:  Electric)

c.    Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Agreement with TVA, City of Huntsville and Toyota to provide technical support and assistance to allow Toyota to participate in the Major Industrial Program.  (Utilities:  Electric)

 

9.   BOARD APPOINTMENTS

 

a.    Board Appointments to be Voted on

 

1.  Resolution to appoint Jim Daniel to the Huntsville Tennis Center Board of

     Control, Place No. 2 for a term to expire November 28, 2012.   (Nominated

                        November 17, 2011 Regular Council Meeting) (Russell)                                                                 

 

b.    Board Appointment Nominations  

 

10.  APPROVAL OF EXPENDITURES

 

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

 

 

b.    Finance Committee Report

 

11.  COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR

 

 

12.   COMMUNICATIONS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS

                    

            Councilman Richard Showers, Sr.

            Councilman John Olshefski

            Councilman Will Culver

            Councilman Bill Kling

            Councilman Mark Russell

 

 

13.       UNFINISHED BUSINESS ITEMS FOR ACTION

 

a.    Ordinance No. 11-866 concerning the annexation of land lying east of U.S. Highway 231/431 North and south of Greenlawn Drive.  (Introduced November 17, 2011 Regular Council Meeting) (Planning)

 

 

b.    Ordinance No. 11-867 concerning the annexation of land lying on the north side of Castle Drive and east of Slaughter Road.  (Introduced November 17, 2011 Regular Council Meeting) (Planning)

 

 

c.Ordinance No. 11-868 to amend Ordinance 89-79, Classification and Salary Plan Ordinance.  (Introduced November 17, 2011 Regular Council Meeting) (Human Resources)

 

 

d.    Ordinance No. 11-869 to amend Budget Ordinance 11-655A, to modify the authorized strength in various departments.  (Introduced November 17, 2011 Regular Council Meeting) (Human Resources)

 

 

e.    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, Tabled March 24, 2011, Regular Council Meeting, Taken Off Table November 17, 2011 Regular Council Meeting) (Police)

                 

14.       NEW BUSINESS ITEMS FOR INTRODUCTION

 

a.    Introduction of an ordinance concerning the annexation of land lying south of Interstate 565 and on the west side of County Line Road.  (Planning)

 

                                                     

15.       NEW BUSINESS ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION OR ACTION

 

a.    Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the U.S. Marshals Service to accept overtime and fuel/maintenance funding to support the Regional Fugitive Task Force.  (Police)

 

 

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

 

 

c.Ordinance declaring Ford LTS800 Truck as surplus and authorizing the sale thereof to Madison County, Alabama for $7,500.00  (Public Works)

 

 

d.    Ordinance declaring certain materials as surplus and to be sold.  (Public Works)

 

 

e.    Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement between the City of Huntsville and Metro Commercial Contracting for Dugout replacements at Brahan Spring Park, McGucken Park and Mastin Lake.  (Facilities Projects Management)

 

 

f.    Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with Reed Contracting Services, Inc. for Periodic Bid for Various Construction Projects-2011, Project No. 65-11-SP23, as adopted by Resolution No. 11-430 of June 23, 2011, by Change Order No. 1.  (Engineering)

 

 

g.    Resolution authorizing the Mayor to modify the agreement with 4Site, Inc. for Five Points Streetscape, Phase II, Project No. DE-AL61(900) & COH Project No. 65-07-SP29, as adopted by Resolution No. 07-966 of September 27, 2007, and amended by Resolution No. 09-761 of August 13, 2009, by Modification No. 2.  (Engineering)

 

 

h.    Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the low bidder, B. H. Craig Construction Company, Inc., for Spring Branch Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements, COH Project No. 65-10-SF01 & CWSRF Project No. CS-010307-14.  (Water Pollution Control)  DELETED

 

 

i.      Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Garver, L.L.C. for Engineering Construction Administration Services for 2011-2012 On-Call Wastewater Treatment Plant and Pump Station Engineering Services, Project No. 65-12-SP05.  (Water Pollution Control)

 

 

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

 

 

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

 

 

l.      Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement between the City of Huntsville and Direct Communications.  (Administration)

 

 

m.   Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Master Agency Agreement between the City of Huntsville and various agencies.  (Administration)  DELETED

 

 

n.    Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agency agreement between the City of Huntsville and the Huntsville -Madison County Chamber of Commerce.  (Administration) DELETED

 

 

 

o.    Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agency Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Community Ballet Association, Inc.  (Administration)

 

 

p.    Resolution authorizing the Clerk-Treasurer to invoke Superior Bank letter of credit no. 1057 for Heritage Brook Subdivision Phase I.  (City Attorney)

 

 

q.    Resolution authorizing the Clerk-Treasurer to invoke Regions Bank letter of credit no. 79318092 for Twickenham Village Subdivision.  (City Attorney)

 

 

r.     Resolution authorizing the Clerk-Treasurer to invoke SouthBank letter of credit no. 2004-203 for Parker Ridge Estates Subdivision.  (City Attorney)

DELETED

 

s.    Resolution authorizing the Clerk-Treasurer to invoke RBC letter of credit no. 2141 for Laurenwood Preserve Phase 3 Subdivision.  (City Attorney)

 

 

t.      Resolution authorizing the Clerk-Treasurer to invoke ServisFirst Bank letter of credit no. 7650 for Providence Phase 1 Subdivision.  (City Attorney)

 

 

u.    Resolution authorizing the Clerk-Treasurer to invoke Regions Bank letter of credit no. 79318094 for Twickenham Village Subdivision.  (City Attorney)

 

 

v.    Resolution authorizing the Clerk-Treasurer to invoke Superior Bank letter of credit no. 1056 for Heritage Brook Subdivision Phase I.  (City Attorney)         

 

w.   Resolution to apply for Federal Transit Administration “State of Good Repair” grant funded by 49 U.S.C. 5309(b) Bus and Bus Facilities Funds.  (Public Transit)

 

x.    Resolution authorizing the Clerk-Treasurer to invoke First Commercial Bank letter of credit no. 1019 for Oakhurst 4th Addition Subdivision.  (City Attorney)

 

y.    Resolution authorizing the Clerk-Treasurer to invoke RBC Bank letter of credit no. 2140 for Maple Ridge Subdivision.  (City Attorney)

 

 

 

 

 

16.       LEGAL DEPARTMENT ITEMS/TRANSACTIONS

 

a.         Vacation of Easements

 

                                    None.

 

b.         Vacation of rights-of-way

                       

                                    None.

           

c.         Deeds for acceptance

 

HARRIS HILLS SUBDIVISION

 

            1.  Tract 6                                            High Mountain Reserve, LLC

                                                                        Acquired 08/25/2011

 

            2.  Tract 6-A                                        High Mountain Reserve, LLC

                                                                        Acquired 08/25/2011

 

            3.  Tract 1                                            High Mountain Reserve, LLC

                                                                        Acquired 07/29/2011

                       

            4.  Tract 1                                            B & BL Properties, LLC

                                                                        Acquired 07/29/2011

                                                                       

            5.  Tract 2                                            Cole Walker and B & BL Properties, LLC

                                                                        Acquired 07/29/2011

 

            6.  Tract 2-A                                        Cole Walker and B & BL Properties, LLC

                                                                        Acquired 07/29/2011

 

            7.  Tract 3                                            B & BL Properties, LLC

                                                                        Acquired 07/29/2011

 

            8.  Tract 4 R.O.W.                              B & BL Properties, LLC

                                                                        Acquired 07/29/2011

 

            9.  Tract 3 U & D Easement               B & BL Properties, LLC

                                                                        Acquired 07/29/2011

 

            10.  Tract 4                                          B & BL Properties, LLC

                                                                        Acquired 07/29/2011

 

            11.  Tract 4 U & D Easement             B & BL Properties, LLC

                                                                        Acquired 07/29/2011

 

           

d.         Routine bond satisfactions

 

                                    None.

 

 

e.         Liquor bond mortgages.

 

            None.

 

 

 

17.       NON-ROSTER COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC

 

 

18.       ADJOURN.