Revised: 11-17-09
(5:00 p.m.)
AGENDA FOR THE
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.