Revised: 11-17-09   (5:00 p.m.)

 

 

AGENDA FOR THE HUNTSVILLE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

TO BE HELD NOVEMBER 19, 2009 AT 6:00 P.M.

IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS

 

 

CALL TO ORDER.

 

 

1.    INVOCATION.

(Minutes Received)

 

Reverend Alvin Garrett

Outreach Ministry

Church Street Cumberland Presbyterian Church

           

 

      2.   PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.

 

 

      3.   APPROVAL OF MINUTES

 

a.    Regular Meeting held November 5, 2009.

(Minutes Received)

     

                                                                     

      4.   RESOLUTIONS AND SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS.

 

a.    Mayor.

 

1.    Presentation of the 2010 U.S. Census Partnership Proclamation.

 

            b.   Council.

 

1.    Adoption and Presentation.

                 

a.    Resolution recognizing Nancy Winkeler for her service to the community and the Huntsville-Madison County Senior Center’s Adult Day Care. (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 for the suspension of licensure for Richard Cable Interiors.  (Set November 5, 2009 Regular Council Meeting)  (Clerk-Treasurer)

 

                       

2.    Public hearing for the suspension of licensure for Espino, Carlos.  (Set November 5, 2009 Regular Council Meeting)  (Clerk-Treasurer)

 

 

3.    Public hearing for the suspension of licensure for Max Rave LLC.  (November 5, 2009 Regular Council Meeting)  (Clerk-Treasurer)

 

 

4.    Public hearing for the suspension of licensure for Darrell Thomas (Set November  5, 2009 Regular Council Meeting)  (Clerk-Treasurer)

 

b.    Public hearing to be Set

 

1.    Resolution to set a public hearing for Robert C. Gammons of Stephens, Millirons, Harrison & Gammons, P.C. representing Pastor Ricky Lowery and the members of the Greenbrier Baptist Church appealing the decision of the Liquor License Review Committee’s approval of an off-premise beer & wine license to Randy Crowe, dba; Greenbrier Convenience Store located at 27035 Old Hwy. 20, Madison, Alabama.  (December 3, 2009 Regular Council Meeting).  (Clerk Treasurer)

 

                 

2.    Resolution to set a public hearing for Jallah K. Zaizay d/b/a Trans City Cab to operate an additional five (5) taxicabs in the City of Huntsville.  (December 3, 2009 Regular Council Meeting)  (Parking & Public Transit)

 

 

     

 

 

 

      7.   COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS.

 

                        a.         Communications from the Public.

 

                        b.         Reports

     

      8.   HUNTSVILLE UTILITIES ITEMS.

 

a.    Resolution authorizing the purchase of new construction items for FY2010 for the Electric Department. (WO#351-2010)  (Utilities:  Electric)

 

 

b.    Resolution authorizing the purchase of material items for FY2010 for the Electric Department. (WO#352-2010) (Utilities:  Electric)

 

 

c.    Resolution authorizing the purchase of transportation items for FY2010 for the Electric Department. (WO#373-2010) (Utilities: Electric)

 

 

d.    Resolution authorizing the purchase of communication equipment items for FY2010 for the Electric Department. (WO#374-2010) (Utilities: Electric)  

 

 

e.    Resolution authorizing the contract with Bentley Enterprise for licensing and support. (PR#10004943) (Utilities: Electric)

 

 

f.     Resolution authorizing the contract with Osmoses for wood pole inspection and treatment services. (PR#10005736) (Utilities: Electric)

 

 

g.    Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Amendment of the General Power Contract to provide for one new 46-kV revenue metering installation at the Thornton 161-kV Substation.  (Utilities:  Electric)

 

 

h.    Resolution authorizing the approval to purchase Materials for New Construction for FY2010.  (WO#251-2010)  (Utilities:  Gas)

 

 

i.      Resolution authorizing the approval to purchase Materials for Renewal and Replacement projects for FY2010.  (WO#252-2010)  (Utilities:  Gas)

 

 

j.      Resolution authorizing the approval to purchase Transportation items for FY2010.  (WO#273-2010)  (Utilities:  Gas)

 

 

k.    Resolution authorizing the approval and purchase of materials for new construction items for FY2010.  (WO#151-2010)  (Utilities:  Water)

 

 

l.      Resolution authorizing the approval and purchase of materials for renewal and replacement items for FY2010.  (WO#152-2010)  (Utilities:  Water)

 

      9.   BOARD APPOINTMENTS.

 

a.    Board Appointments to be Voted on.

 

1.    Resolution to reappoint Dr. Barbara Jones to the Public Building Authority of the City of Huntsville for a term to expire December 14, 2015.  (Moon)

 

b.    Board Appointment Nominations.                                                                                            

 

      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 Culver

                     Councilman Showers

                     Councilwoman Moon

                     Councilman Kling

                     Councilman Russell

 

 

 

  13.     UNFINISHED BUSINESS ITEMS FOR ACTION.

 

a.            Resolution No. 09-968, authorizing the Mayor to enter into a lease agreement between the City of Huntsville and the Alabama Space    Science Exhibit Commission.  (Introduced October 22, 2009            Regular Council  Meeting)  (Postponed November 5, 2009 Regular        Council Meeting till             November 19, 2009 Regular Council Meeting) (City Attorney)

 

 

b.            Ordinance No. 09-1063, concerning the annexation of land lying on          the north side of Huntsville Browns-Ferry, east side Southern          Charm Boulevard, south side of Primrose Alley and east       Mooresville Road.  (Introduced November 5, 2009 Regular    Council Meeting)   (Planning)

 

 

c.          Ordinance No. 09-1064, authorizing a street name change from  

                  Arrowhead Drive to Bluff Oak Trail.  (Introduced November 5,                                    2009         Regular Council Meeting)  (Planning)

 

 

d.          Ordinance No. 09-1065, authorizing a street name change from      Willow Way to Jordan Park Drive.  (Planning)  (Introduced             November  5, 2009 Regular Council Meeting)

 

  14.     NEW BUSINESS ITEMS FOR INTRODUCTION.

 

a.          Introduction of an ordinance concerning the annexation of land      lying on the west side of Nick Fitcheard Road and north of     Research Park Blvd.  (Planning)

 

  15.     NEW BUSINESS ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION OR ACTION.

 

a.    Resolution authorizing the Clerk Treasurer to invoke First Commercial Bank letter of credit no. 1019 for Oakhurst 4th addition subdivision.  (City Attorney)

 

 

b.    Resolution authorizing the Clerk Treasurer to invoke North Alabama Bank letter of credit no. 375 for Hermitage Phase V Subdivision. 

(City Attorney)

 

 

c.    Resolution authorizing the Clerk Treasurer to invoke Renasant Bank letter of credit no. 2905 for Bell Grove Manor Subdivision.  (City Attorney)

 

 

d.    Resolution authorizing the Clerk Treasurer to invoke RBS Bank letter of credit no. SB004755 for River Ridge Phase IIA-A Subdivision.  (City Attorney)

 

 

e.    Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement between the City of Huntsville and Jeffords and Associates for Owner’s Project Representative for the Von Braun Center Renovations.  (City Attorney)

 

 

f.     Resolution authorizing eminent domain proceedings to acquire a sanitary sewer easement and temporary construction easements for the Western Area Sewer Improvement Project (Sykes).  (City Attorney)

 

 

g.    Resolution authorizing eminent domain proceedings to acquire a sanitary sewer easement and temporary construction easements for the Western Area Sewer Improvement Project (Holden).  (City Attorney)

 

 

h.    Resolution authorizing eminent domain proceedings to acquire a sanitary sewer easement and temporary construction easements for the Western Area Sewer Improvement Project (Winn).  (City Attorney)

 

 

i.      Resolution authorizing eminent domain proceedings to acquire a sanitary sewer easement and temporary construction easements for the Western Area Sewer Improvement Project (Sides).  (City Attorney)

 

 

j.      Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Supplemental Estoppel Certificate in regards to Huntsville Shores, LLC.  (City Attorney)

 

 

k.    Resolution authorizing an agreement between the State of Alabama and the City of Huntsville regarding Five Points Improvement Project Supplement Number 2.  (Planning)

 

 

l.      Resolution authorizing a construction agreement between the State of Alabama and the City of Huntsville regarding Bridge Replacement on Holmes Avenue at Pinhook Creek in the City of Huntsville.  (Planning)

 

 

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

 

 

n.    Ordinance to amend Budget Ordinance No. 08-1233, by changing appropriated funding within various departments and funds.  (Finance)

 

 

o.    Ordinance to amend Budget Ordinance No. 09-826, by changing the authorized personnel strength within the various departments. (Finance)

 

 

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

 

 

q.    Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Madison Electric, Inc., with Engineering Support from Tetra Tech, Inc., for the Von Braun Center Transformer Replacement.  (Finance)

 

 

r.     Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute Modification No. 2 to the Fixed Price Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Vratsinas Construction Company for the Von Braun Center renovation project, reducing the contract amount by $15,182.  (Finance)

 

 

s.    Resolution authorizing the acceptance of a grant from the Alabama Emergency Management Agency totaling $3,500.00 for planning and conduct of Winter Storm Workshop.  (Emergency Management)

 

 

t.      Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement to provide training for Disaster Medical Specialists for the City of Decatur.  (Emergency Management)

 

 

u.    Ordinance declaring certain equipment surplus and to be sold at auction.  (Public Works)

 

 

v.    Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the low bidder, Christopher Plumbing & Electric, Inc. for Western Area, Phase IV-A, Project No. 65-09-SS10.  (Engineering)

 

 

w.   Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the low bidder, Christopher Plumbing & Electric, Inc. for Western Area, Phase IV-B, Project No. 65-09-SS11.  (Engineering)                                                                                           

                                                                                                 

x.    Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Geo Solutions, L.L.C. for Construction Materials Testing Services for       Nance Road Improvements, Project No. 65-08- RD02.  (Engineering)       

           

 

y.    Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement between the City of Huntsville the State of Alabama Department of Transportation for adjusting manhole heights and for  the resurfacing of various streets in the City of Huntsville for Project No. STMHV-CN10(920).  (Engineering)

 

 

z.    Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement between the City of Huntsville the State of Alabama Department of Transportation for adjusting manhole heights and for the resurfacing of various streets in the City of Huntsville for Project No. STMHV-CN10 (921).  (Engineering)     

                 

 

aa.  Resolution authorizing the mayor to sign the Kabob Outreach Statement and to enter into an agreement with Kabob entitled Community Partner Playground Contract in the amount of $7,500 plus other good and valuable consideration. (Recreation Services)

 

 

bb. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement between the City of Huntsville and Family Services Center, Inc., for Neighborhood Stabilization Program grant funds.  (Community Development)

 

 

cc.  Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement between the City of Huntsville and Alabama A & M Community Development Corporation.  (Community Development)

 

  16.     LEGAL DEPARTMENT ITEMS/TRANSACTIONS.

 

a.         Vacation of Easements

 

                                    1.         Ordinance authorizing the vacation of a portion of an                                                             easement, Lots 19 & 20, Shadow Wood 4th Addition, Plat                                          Book 18, Page 53. (10004 & 10007 Kodiak Drive: Webster)

 

b.         Vacation of rights-of-way

                       

                                   

                                                None.

           

c.         Deeds for acceptance

 

 

H.E.M.S.I.

DEMASTERS AND BUFORD SUBDIVISION

 

                        1.         Lots 6, 7 & 8 Huntsville Emergency Medical Services, Inc.

                                                                        Acquired 11/05/2009

                                                                       

 

d.         Routine bond satisfactions

                       

           

                                    None.

                                   

 

e.         Liquor bond mortgages

                                   

                                               

                                    None.

 

         17.    NON-ROSTER COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC.

 

 

         18.    ADJOURN.