Revised: 10-21-09 (5:00
p.m.)
AGENDA FOR THE
TO BE HELD OCTOBER 22, 2009 AT 6:00
P.M.
IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CALL TO ORDER.
1. INVOCATION.
Reverend Earla
Lockhart
First Missionary
Baptist Church
2. PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE.
3. APPROVAL OF
MINUTES
a. Regular Meeting held October 8, 2009.
(Minutes
Received)
4. RESOLUTIONS AND
SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS.
a.
Mayor.
1.
Joint
Resolution honoring the life and service of George Woodard.
2.
Recognition
of Alice Chisom for her life saving efforts.
b. Council.
1.
Adoption
and Presentation.
a.
Resolution
congratulating Randolph School on the occasion of their 50th
Anniversary. (Kling/Russell)
2. Adoption
Only.
a.
Resolution
congratulating the 2009 graduates of New Life’s Youth Leadership Program. (Showers)
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. 09-813, to add new ARTIVLE 54 – RESEARCH PARK
APPLICATION 2 DISTRICT REGULATIONS; and to amend ARTICLE 72 – SIGN CONTROL
REGULATIONS, Section 72.4 – Permitted Signs by District, subsection 72.4.5 in the
City of Huntsville Zoning Ordinance. (Set
September 10, 2009 Regular Council Meeting)
Planning)
2.
Public
hearing on Ordinance No. 09-815, to amend ARTICLE 73 – SUPPLEMENTAL
REGULATIONS, to add new Section 73.22 – Correctional Facilities; and to amend Article
40 – Light Industry, Article 41- Heavy Industry, Article 42 – Planed Industrial
Park, Article 44 – Commercial Industrial Park and Article 46 – Industrial Park
to add Correctional Facilities as an allowed use in the City of Huntsville
Zoning Ordinance. (Set September 10,
2009 Regular Council Meeting) (Planning)
3.
Public
hearing on a Resolution authorizing the City Clerk Treasurer to assess the
costs of demolishing the property located at 4221 Keith Street NW. (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)
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.
1.
Resolution to appoint Mr. Stephen Thomas to
the Educational Building Authority of the City of Huntsville – APT for a term
to expire November 10, 2015. (Showers)
2.
Resolution
to reappoint Dr. William Hicks to the
Educational Building Authority of the City of Huntsville – Oakwood College for a term to expire November 10,
2015. (Showers)
3.
Resolution
to reappoint Dr. William M. Johnson to the Educational Building Authority of
the City of Huntsville – Alabama A&M University for a term to expire
November 10, 2015. (Showers)
4.
Resolution
to reappoint Mr. Charles “Gig” Robinson to the Educational Building Authority
of the City of Huntsville – Randolph School for a term to expire November 10,
2015. (Kling)
5.
Resolution
to reappoint Mr. Charles “Chuck” Saunders to the Huntsville Ice Skating Complex
Board of Control, Position No. 7, for a term to expire November 20, 2012. (Kling)
6.
Resolution
to reappoint Mr. Ernest L. Potter, Jr. to the University of Alabama in
Huntsville Public Educational Building Authority for a term to expire November 11,
2015. (Moon)
7.
Resolution
to reappoint Mr. Eric Milberger to the Huntsville Ice Skating Complex Board of
Control, Position No. 3, for a term to expire November 20, 2012. (Moon)
b.
Board
Appointment Nominations.
1.
Nomination
of Mr. James Smith for appointment to the Housing Board of Adjustments and
Appeals for a term to expire August 22, 2011.
(Showers)
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.
Councilwoman
Moon
Councilman
Kling
Councilman
Culver
Councilman
Showers
Councilman
Russell
13. UNFINISHED BUSINESS ITEMS FOR ACTION.
14. NEW BUSINESS ITEMS FOR INTRODUCTION.
a. Introduction of a
resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a lease agreement between the
City of Huntsville and the Space Science Exhibit Commission. (City
Attorney)
15. NEW BUSINESS ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION OR
ACTION.
a.
Resolution
authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Cost Reimbursement Agreement with the
Northeast Alabama Traffic Safety Office for $54,500.00 for traffic enforcement
duties. (Police)
b.
Resolution
authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Casualty Actuarial
Consultants Inc., for actuarial services in connection with the City’s workers’
compensation program. (Human Resources)
c.
Resolution
authorizing the Mayor to enter into agreements with the low bidder meeting
specifications in the attached Summary of Bids for Acceptance. (Finance)
d.
Ordinance
to amend Budget Ordinance No. 09-826, by changing appropriated funding within
various departments and funds. (Finance)
e.
Ordinance
to amend Budget Ordinance No. 09-826, by changing authorized personnel strength
within various departments. (Finance)
f.
Resolution
authorizing the acceptance of donations.
(Finance)
g.
Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an
agreement with CI Technologies, Inc. for the purchase of Internal Affairs
software. (Finance) DELETED
h.
Resolution
authorizing the Clerk-Treasurer to invoke Wachovia Bank letter of credit no.
SM228640W for Oakwood Phase 1 at Lake Forest Subdivision. (City Attorney)
i.
Resolution
authorizing the Clerk-Treasurer to invoke Bancorp South Bank letter of credit
no. 362000515942 for Magnolia Village at Lake Forest Subdivision. (City Attorney)
j.
Resolution
authorizing the Clerk-Treasurer to invoke Southpoint Bank letter of credit no.
95001823 for Mallard’s Landing Phase II Subdivision. (City Attorney)
k.
Resolution
authorizing the Clerk-Treasurer to invoke RBC Bank letter of credit no.
SB004703 for Big Cove Commons Subdivision.
(City Attorney)
l.
Resolution
authorizing the Clerk-Treasurer to invoke Compass Bank letter of credit no.
S28671A for Walnut Cove Phase 1 at Lake Forest Subdivision. (City Attorney)
m.
Resolution
authorizing the Clerk-Treasurer to invoke Compass Bank letter of credit no.
S28672A for Hampton Ridge Phase 4 Subdivision.
(City Attorney)
n.
Resolution
authorizing the Clerk-Treasurer to invoke RBC Bank letter of credit no.
SB004750 for Magnolia Park Phase 1A Subdivision. (City Attorney)
o.
Resolution
authorizing the eminent domain proceedings to acquire sanitary sewer easement
and temporary construction easements for the Western Area Sewer.
(Mitchell). (City Attorney)
p.
Resolution
authorizing the eminent domain proceedings to acquire sanitary sewer easement
and temporary construction easements for the Western Area Sewer.
(Sandlin). (City Attorney)
q.
Resolution
authorizing the Mayor to amend the agreement between the City of Huntsville and
Vratsinas Construction Company for the Von Braun Center Renovation
Project. (City Attorney)
r.
Resolution
authorizing the Mayor to renew the agreement between CapitalEdge Strategies,
formerly known as Barbara T. McCall & Associates. (Administration)
s.
Resolution
authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Special Appropriation Agreement between
the City of Huntsville and the Chamber of Commerce of Huntsville/Madison County
to provide economic development services.
(Administration)
t.
Resolution
authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agency Appropriation Agreement with
Community Action Agency.
(Administration)
u.
Resolution
authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agency Appropriation Agreement with
HEALS, Inc. (Administration)
v.
Resolution
authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agency Appropriation Agreement with
Huntsville Child Care Center, Inc.
(Administration)
w.
Resolution
authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agency Appropriation Agreement with
Huntsville Community Watch.
(Administration)
x.
Resolution
authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agency Appropriation Agreement with
Huntsville Jaycees. (Administration)
y.
Resolution
authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agency Appropriation Agreement with
Huntsville Sports Commission.
(Administration)
z.
Resolution
authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agency Appropriation Agreement with
Huntsville Symphony Orchestra.
(Administration)
aa.
Resolution
authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agency Appropriation Agreement with
Huntsville-Madison County Rescue Squad.
(Administration)
bb.
Resolution
authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agency Appropriation Agreement with the
Huntsville-Madison County Botanical Garden.
(Administration)
cc.
Resolution
authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agency Appropriation Agreement with
Huntsville-Madison County Senior Center.
(Administration)
dd.
Resolution
authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agency Appropriation Agreement with
Interfaith Mission Service for the First Stop Program. (Administration)
ee.
Resolution
authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agency Appropriation Agreement with
International Services Council of Huntsville/Madison Co., Inc. (Administration)
ff.
Resolution
authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agency Appropriation Agreement with
Legal Services of North-Central Alabama.
(Administration)
gg.
Resolution
authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agency Appropriation Agreement with
L.I.F.T. Housing, Inc. (Administration)
hh.
Resolution
authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agency Appropriation Agreement with
Huntsville and Madison County Mental Retardation Board. (Administration)
ii.
Resolution
authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agency Appropriation Agreement with
Meadow Hills Initiative, Inc.
(Administration)
jj.
Resolution
authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agency Appropriation Agreement with
Huntsville-Madison County Mental Health Board.
(Administration)
kk.
Resolution
authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agency Appropriation Agreement with
North Alabama African American Chamber of Commerce. (Administration)
ll.
Resolution
authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agency Appropriation Agreement with
North Alabama Science Center, Inc.
(Administration)
mm.
Resolution
authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agency Appropriation Agreement with
Partnership for a Drug Free Community.
(Administration)
nn.
Resolution
authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agency Appropriation Agreement with
Second Mile Development, Inc.
(Administration)
oo.
Resolution
authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agency Appropriation Agreement with Arts
Council. (Administration)
pp.
Resolution
authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agency Appropriation Agreement with The
Land Trust of Huntsville and North Alabama, Inc. (Administration)
qq.
Resolution
authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agency Appropriation Agreement with
United Cerebral Palsy Association of Huntsville and Tennessee Valley, Inc. (Administration)
rr.
Resolution
authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agency Appropriation Agreement with Boys
& Girls Clubs of North Alabama.
(Administration)
ss.
Resolution
authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agency Appropriation Agreement with the
U.S. Space & Rocket Center Foundation. (Administration)
tt.
Resolution
authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agency Appropriation Agreement with the
Circle Project. (Administration)
uu.
Resolution
authorizing the acceptance of a $40,000.00 grant from the Alabama Department of
Homeland Security. (Emergency
Management)
vv.
Resolution
authorizing the acceptance of a $25,000.00 grant from the Alabama Department of
Homeland Security. (Emergency
Management)
ww.
Resolution
authorizing the acceptance of a $321,221.00 grant from the Alabama Department
of Homeland Security. (Emergency Management)
xx.
Resolution
authorizing the acceptance of a $233,357.00 grant from the Alabama Department
of Homeland Security. (Emergency
Management)
yy.
Resolution
authorizing the acceptance of a $57,069.56 grant from the Alabama Department of
Homeland Security. (Emergency
Management)
zz. Resolution
authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the low bidder, Reed
Contracting Services, Inc. for 3-Lane Access Road to Include Curb and Gutter
within Cummings Research Park, Project No. IAR-045-000-006 & IAR-045-000-007
and COH Project No. 65-09-RD04.
(Engineering)
aaa.
Resolution
authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Garver, Inc. for
Engineering Design Services for Williams School Gravity Sewer Line, Project No.
65-09-SS09. (Water Pollution Control)
bbb.
Resolution
authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Tetra Tech, Inc. for
Engineering Services for Design and Acceptance Manual for Wastewater Pump
Stations Update, Project No. 65-09-SP28.
(Water Pollution Control)
ccc. Resolution changing the November 12,
2009 Regular Council Meeting to November 5, 2009; the November 26, 2009 Regular Council Meeting to November 19, 2009; the
December 10, 2009 Regular Council
Meeting to December 3, 2009; and the December 24, 2009 Regular Council Meeting to December 17, 2009 at 6:00 p.m. (Russell)
16. LEGAL DEPARTMENT ITEMS/TRANSACTIONS.
a. Vacation
of Easements
1. Ordinance authorizing the vacation of a
portion of a 35-foot Utility and Drainage Easement, Lot
28, Replat of Riverwoods Subdivision, Document No.
20070130000066150. (125
Swan Pond Dr.: Mateo-Sullivan)
2. Ordinance authorizing the vacation of
utility and drainage easement for Research Park Lake 5,
Document No. 20051215000842120.
(Governors West: McDonald)
3. Ordinance authorizing the vacation of
ingress and egress easement for Research Park Lake 5,
Document No.
20051215000842120. (Governors West: McDonald)
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.
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.