Revised: 01-24-12, 2:00 p.m.

 

 

AGENDA FOR THE HUNTSVILLE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

TO BE HELD JANUARY 26, 2012  AT 6:00 P.M.

IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS

 

 

 

CALL TO ORDER.

 

 

1.   INVOCATION.

 

      Elder Harold Goodloe, Senior Pastor

      New Life Seventh Day Adventist Church  hHh

 

 

2.   PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.

 

 

3.   APPROVAL OF MINUTES

 

a.    Regular Meeting held January 12, 2012.

(Minutes Received)

                 

                                                                     

4.   RESOLUTIONS AND SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS.

 

a.    Mayor.

 

 

            b.   Council.

 

1.    Adoption and Presentation.

           

a.   Resolution recognizing Mr. Tom McAdams for his contributions to Huntsville and its citizens during his tenure and retirement in 2009, as a key figure in the development of Defense Weapons Systems Test and Weapon Systems Command Control Software with the Department of Defense United States Army and NATO.  (Showers/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 11-895, 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.  (Set December 1, 2011 Regular

                             Council Meeting)   (Planning)

 

                       

                        2.  Public hearing on Ordinance No. 11-897, to amend ARTICLE 71 –                                                OFF - STREET PARKING AND VEHICULAR USES AREA (PVA)

                             LANDSCAPING REQUIREMENTS, Section 71.6 – PVA Lighting

                             Requirements, to add LED light source requirements and standards.

                             (Set December 1, 2011, Regular Council Meeting)  (Planning)

 

 

                        3.  Public hearing on Ordinance No. 11-899, to amend ARTICLE 3 –

                             DEFINITIONS to amend the definition of “Area, Building”; amending

                             ARTICLES 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.  (Set December 1, 2011 Regular

                             Council Meeting)  (Planning)

 

     

4.  Public Hearing on Ordinance No. 11-901, concerning the zoning newly

     annexed property lying at the northwest corner of Huntsville

     Brownsferry Road and Gray Road.  (Set December 1, 2011 Regular

     Council Meeting)  (Planning)

 

 

 

 

                       

5.  Public Hearing on Ordinance No. 11-903, concerning the 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.  (Set December 1, 2011 Regular

     Council Meeting)  (Planning)

 

 

6.  Public Hearing on Ordinance No. 11-905, concerning the  rezoning

     land lying on the south side of Superior Avenue and east of Blanda

     Drive from Residence 1 District to Office District.  (Set December 1,

     2011 Regular Council Meeting)  (Planning)

 

b.          Public hearings to be set.

 

 

7.   COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS.

 

                  a.   Communications from the Public.

 

                  b.   Reports

     

8.   HUNTSVILLE UTILITIES ITEMS.

 

 

9.   BOARD APPOINTMENTS.

 

a.    Board Appointments to be Voted on.

 

 

b.    Board Appointment Nominations.                                                                                           

 

1.   Nomination of Mr. Jack Kelly for reappointment to The Educational Building Authority of the City of Huntsville – Madison Academy for a term to expire November 8, 2017.  (Culver)

                 

 

2.   Nomination of Mr. Mark McDaniel for reappointment to The Educational Building Authority of the City of Huntsville – Madison Academy for a term to expire November 8, 2017.  (Culver)

 

10.  APPROVAL OF EXPENDITURES.

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

b.    Finance Committee Report.

 

                  1.   Resolution approving travel for Councilman Will Culver, to attend the 2012 Chamber of Commerce Montgomery trip, March 6 - 7, 2012.  (Culver)       

 

 

                  2.   Resolution approving travel for Councilman John Olshefski, to attend the 2012 Chamber of Commerce Montgomery trip, March 6 - 7, 2012.  (Culver)  

 

 

11.  COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR.

 

 

12.   COMMUNICATIONS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS.

                    

            Councilman Bill Kling

            Councilman Richard Showers, Sr.

            Councilman John Olshefski

            Councilman Will Culver

            Councilman Mark Russell

 

13.       UNFINISHED BUSINESS ITEMS FOR ACTION.

 

         a.  Ordinance No. 12-22 annexing land (0.55 acres) lying north of Zierdt Road  

             and on the west side of Arnett Road.  (Introduced January 12, 2012 Regular

             Council  Meeting)  (Planning)

 

 

         b.  Ordinance No. 12-23 annexing land (0.57 acres) lying north of Zierdt Road on

             the west side of Arnett Road.  (Introduced January 12, 2012 Regular Council

             Meeting)  (Planning)

 

 

            c.  Ordinance No. 12-24 annexing land (1.31 acres) lying north of Zierdt Road on

                 the west side of Arnett Road.  (Introduced January 12, 2012 Regular Council

                 Meeting)  (Planning)

 

14.       NEW BUSINESS ITEMS FOR INTRODUCTION.

 

a.    Introduction of an Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 89-79, Classification and Salary Plan Ordinance.  (Human Resources)

 

 

b.    Introduction of an Ordinance to amend Budget Ordinance No. 11-655A to modify the authorized strength in various departments.  (Human Resources)

                                                     

15.       NEW BUSINESS ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION OR ACTION.

 

a.    Ordinance authorizing the issuance of one Taxable Limited Obligation TIF Revenue Warrant, TIF5-Series 2012-A for Public Infrastructure Improvements for the Redstone Gateway project.  (City Attorney)

 

 

b.    Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Supplemental Development Agreement TIF5-Series 2012-A between the City of Huntsville and LW Redstone, LLC, for the Redstone Gateway project.  (City Attorney)

 

 

c.    Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into Modification No. 8 to the Supplemental Development Agreement TIF5-Series 2010-B between the City of Huntsville and LW Redstone, LLC, for the Redstone Gateway project.  (City Attorney)

 

 

d.    Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into Modification No. 2 to the Supplemental Development Agreement TIF5-Series 2010-A between the City of Huntsville and LW Redstone, LLC, for the Redstone Gateway project.  (City Attorney)

 

 

e.    Request for authorization to fill current vacant Police Officer positions, Grade 14.  (Police)

 

 

f.     Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the Alabama Department of Transportation for the cooperative maintenance of public rights of way.  (Landscape Management)

 

 

g.    Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the Alabama Department of Transportation for the Installation, Operation & Maintenance of a Traffic signal at the Intersectiion of AL 235 Service Road at Plummer Road.  (Traffic Operations)

 

 

h.    Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Robert “Bud” Cramer.  (Administration)

 

 

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

 

 

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

 

 

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

 

 

l.      Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with Rotolo Consultants, Inc. for Redstone Gateway, Package 1G-Landscape, Irrigation and Hardscape, Project No. 65-11-SP24, as adopted by Resolution No. 11-573 of August 11, 2011, by Change Order No. 1.  (Engineering)

 

 

m.  Resolution authorizing the Mayor to modify the agreement with Land Design Solutions, Inc. for Holmes Avenue and Washington Street Streetscape Improvements, Project No. 65-11-SP26, as adopted by Resolution No. 11-498 of July 14, 2011, by Modification No. 1.  (Engineering)

 

 

n.    Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the low bidder, Reed Contracting Services, Inc. for Redstone Gateway, Package 1F-1 Redstone Gateway Extension, Market Street, and Overlook Road Relocation, Project No. 65-11-SP22.  (Engineering)

 

 

o.    Resolution authorizing the Mayor to modify the agreement with LBYD, Inc. – Civil & Structural Engineers for Redstone Gateway, Package 1F Retail Roadway, Project No. 65-11-SP22, as adopted by Resolution No. 11-365 of May 26, 2011, by Modification No. 1.  (Engineering)

 

 

p.    Resolution authorizing the Mayor to modify the agreement with LBYD, Inc. – Civil & Structural Engineers for Redstone Technology Park, Phase I-Infrastructure and Roadway, Project No. 65-08-SP13, as adopted by Resolution No. 10-1025 of December 16, 2010, and amended by Resolution No. 11-617 of August 25, 2011, by Modification No. 2.  (Engineering)  

 

 

q.    Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with GreenView Studio, Inc. for Engineering Construction Administration Services for Redstone Gateway Packages 1F and 1G, Project No. 65-12-SP09.  (Engineering)

 

 

 

r.     Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Huntsville D/B/A Huntsville Utilities for the installation of a substation at Redstone Gateway, Project No. 65-10-SP23, as adopted by Resolution No. 10-619 of August 12, 2010, by Amendment No. 1.  (Engineering)

 

 

s.    Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Garver, L.L.C. for Engineering Services for 2012 Flow Monitoring Program-Annual Operations, Maintenance, Data Analysis & Reporting, Project No. 65-12-SP08.  (Water Pollution Control)

 

 

t.      Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement between Pearce Construction and the City of Huntsville for Change Order #1 to the contract for the construction of the Fleet Express Service Station located at 2739 Johnson Road.  (Facilities Projects Management)

 

 

u.    Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute Modification No. 1 to the

Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Premier Structures, Inc. for

construction services of an additional Huntsville Police and Fire Equipment

Vehicle Storage Facility located at 214 Derrick Street.  (Facilities Projects Management) 

 

 

v.    Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter an agreement between the City of Huntsville and Goodwyn, Mills and Cawood, Inc. for architectural services for the Brahan Spring Soccer Fields Renovation.  (Facilities Projects Management)

 

 

w.   Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the FY 2011 State of Alabama Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG) Program application.  (Community Development)

 

 

x.    Ordinance to declare equipment as surplus property and to be donated to the Madison County Association of Volunteer Fire Departments.  (Emergency Management)

 

 

y.    Ordinance to declare equipment as surplus property and to be donated to Cullman County.  (Emergency Management)

 

 

z.    Ordinance declaring certain equipment as surplus and no longer needed by the City of Huntsville.  (ITS)

 

 

aa. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement between the City of Huntsville and Sullivan County, Tennessee, for the sale of surplus equipment.  (ITS)

 

 

bb. Resolution authorizing the Clerk Treasurer to invoke Progress Bank letter of credit no. LC80000003510 for Southgate Subdivision Phase I.  (City Attorney)

 

 

cc.  Resolution authorizing the Clerk Treasurer to invoke Bryant Bank letter of credit no 1089 for Payton Place Subdivision.  (City Attorney)

 

 

dd. Resolution authorizing the Clerk Treasurer to invoke Regions Bank letter of credit no. L063908 for Clearwater Subdivision Phase IV.  (City Attorney)

 

 

ee. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement for consultant services between the City of Huntsville and JRF Consulting, LLC.  (Administration)

 

 

16.       LEGAL DEPARTMENT ITEMS/TRANSACTIONS.

 

a.   Vacation of Easements

                       

1.    Ordinance authorizing the vacation of a 5-foot Utility and Drainage                   Easement, Jordan Park, Plat Book 20, Page 56.  (1800 Jordan Lane)

 

 

2.    Ordinance authorizing the vacation of a 15-foot Utility and Drainage Easement, Lot 3A, Matley Subdivision Third Addition, Plat Book 37, Page 67.  (US Highway 431)

 

 

                 3.    Ordinance authorizing the vacation of a 5-foot Utility and Drainage                                                 Easement, Lots 1, 2 and 3, Owen Heights.  (Willow Drive)

 

 

                 4.    Ordinance authorizing the vacation of two 5-foot Utility and Drainage         Easements, Lots 19 & 20, Legacy Preserve.  (4615 Legacy Preserve      Way)

 

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.