Revised: 10-12-10
AGENDA FOR THE
TO BE HELD OCTOBER 14, 2010 AT 6:00
P.M.
IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CALL TO ORDER.
1. INVOCATION.
Reverend Christie Ashton, Pastor
Hope Presbyterian Church
2. PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE.
3. APPROVAL OF
MINUTES
a.
Regular
Meeting held September 23, 2010.
(Minutes Received)
4. RESOLUTIONS AND
SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS.
a.
Mayor.
1. Presentation of Dyslexia Awareness Month
Proclamation.
b. Council.
1.
Adoption
and Presentation.
2. Adoption
Only.
a. Resolution congratulating the Tibbs Family upon
their 50th Anniversary Celebration.
(Showers)
b. Resolution recognizing Dr. Roy Malcolm for his
outstanding leadership and contributions to the Music ministry in the
community. (Showers)
c.
Resolution
in recognition of Mr. Arthur B. Wesley, II , Director of Alabama A&M
University Bands, “Roast and Toast Gala” to be held on Saturday, October 23,
2010 at the Von Braun Center North Hall in honor of his retirement. (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 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.
1.
Resolution to set a public
hearing to update the City of Huntsville Solid Waste Management Plan adopted
and approved on by Res. 93-143 and amended by Res. 04-758. (November 18, 2010 Regular Council
Meeting) (Natural Resources)
2.
Resolution to set a public hearing on an
ordinance zoning newly annexed land lying on the east side of Adonis Road and
north of Terry Drake Road to Residence 1-A District. (November 18, 2010 Regular Council Meeting) (Planning)
3.
Resolution to set a public
hearing on an ordinance zoning newly annexed land lying on the west side of Schiffman
Road and south of Terry Drake Road to Residence 1-A District (November 18, 2010
Regular Council Meeting). (Planning)
4. Resolution to set a public hearing on an
ordinance rezoning certain lands lying at the northeast corner of Providence
Main Street and Old Monrovia Road from Residence 2-A District and
Neighborhood Business C-1 District, to
Planned Development Housing District, LUI Rating 56, and amends the approved
General Development Plan, Transect Plan, Open Space Plan, General Layout Plan,
Phasing Plan, the Providence Code Book, and the Report to the City Council on
Providence PD-H Rezoning Request for Providence Planned Development, LUI Rating
56, to include a relayout of the approved Providence Planned Development. (November 18, 2010 Regular Council Meeting) (Planning)
5. Resolution to set a public hearing on an
ordinance zoning newly annexed land lying on the west side of Taylor Road and
south of Olmstead Road to Residence 1-B District. (November 18, 2010 Regular Meeting)
(Planning)
7. COMMUNICATIONS AND
REPORTS.
a. Communications from the Public.
b. Reports
8. HUNTSVILLE
UTILITIES ITEMS.
a.
Resolution authorizing the
approval to purchase New Construction Items for FY2011. (WO# 351-2011) (Utilities: Electric)
b.
Resolution authorizing the
approval to purchase Materials for FY2011.
(WO# 352-2011) (Utilities:
Electric)
c.
Resolution authorizing the
approval and purchase of Transportation items for FY2011. (WO# 373-2011) (Utilities: Electric)
d.
Resolution authorizing the
approval and purchase of Communication Equipment for FY2011. (WO# 374-2011) (Utilities: Electric)
e.
Resolution authorizing the
approval to purchase Computer Equipment for FY2011. (WO# 375-2011) (Utilities: Electric)
f.
Resolution authorizing the
purchase and installation of approximately 19,000 meters on commercial accounts
for the Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) Project. (Project# CPP-11.E.800830.76.1) (Utilities: Electric)
g.
Resolution authorizing
consulting services for the Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI)
Project. (Project# CPP-11.E.800830.76.2)
(Utilities: Electric)
h.
Resolution authorizing the
emergency storm recovery work from storm damage incurred from the 01/21/2010
tornado. (Project# EMG-E2010.35000041)
(Utilities: Electric)
i.
Resolution authorizing the
emergency storm recovery work from storm damage incurred from the 06/09/2010
tornado. (Project# EMG-E2010.35000081)
(Utilities: Electric)
j.
Resolution authorizing the
emergency work on Jan Davis Dr. due to overload in Research Park. (Project# EMG-E2010.35000101)
(Utilities: Electric)
k.
Resolution authorizing the
purchase of fire retardant clothing for Electric Operations personnel. (PR# 10032422) (Utilities: Electric)
l.
Resolution authorizing the
Mayor to execute an Agreement with TVA, Huntsville Utilities, and PPG
Industries to provide technical support and assistance to identify and
encourage implementation of energy efficiency and demand reduction
improvements. (Utilities: Electric)
m. Resolution authorizing the
approval to purchase Materials for New Construction items for FY2011. (WO#
251-2011) (Utilities: Gas)
n.
Resolution authorizing the
approval to purchase Materials for Renewal and Replacement projects for FY2011.
(WO# 252-2011) (Utilities: Gas)
o.
Resolution authorizing the
approval to purchase Transportation items for FY2011. (WO# 273-2011)
(Utilities: Gas)
p.
Resolution authorizing the
approval and purchase of materials for New Construction items for FY2011. (WO#
151-2011) (Utilities: Water)
q.
Resolution authorizing the
approval and purchase of materials for renewal and replacement items for
FY2011. (WO# 152-2011) (Utilities: Water)
r.
Resolution authorizing the
approval to purchase transportation items for FY2011. (WO# 173-2011) (Utilities: Water)
9. BOARD
APPOINTMENTS.
a.
Board
Appointments to be Voted on.
1.
Resolution to reappoint Ms.
Martha Jo Smith to the City Tree Commission for a term to expire October 8,
2012. (Nominated September 23, 2010
Regular Council Meeting) (Russell)
2.
Resolution to reappoint Ms.
Margaret Heeschen to the Beautification Board for a term to expire October 1,
2013. (Nominated September 23, 2010
Regular Council Meeting) (Moon)
3.
Resolution to appoint Robert
Larrowe to the Burritt Memorial Committee for a term to expire October 1, 2011.
(Nominated September 23, 2010 Regular Council Meeting) (Moon)
4.
Resolution to reappoint Frank
Broyles to the Human Relations Commission Place 3 for a term ending September
22, 2014. (Nominated September 23, 2010 Regular Council Meeting) (Moon)
5.
Resolution to reappoint Jim
Batson to Place 2 of the Board of Examinations and Appeals for Construction
Industries for a term ending September 21, 2012. (Nominated September 23, 2010
Regular Council Meeting) (Kling)
6.
Resolution to reappoint Keith
J. Mandel to Place 6 of the Board of Examinations and Appeals for Construction
Industries for a term ending September 21, 2013. (Nominated September 23, 2010
Regular Council Meeting) (Kling)
7.
Resolution to reappoint Russell
K. Grimes to Place 7 of the Board of Examinations and Appeals for Construction
Industries for a term ending September 21, 2011. (Nominated September 23, 2010
Regular Council Meeting) (Kling)
8.
Resolution to reappoint John
Hall to Place 16 of the Board of Examinations and Appeals for Construction
Industries for a term ending July 1, 2011. (Nominated September 23, 2010
Regular Council Meeting) (Kling)
9.
Resolution to reappoint Colin
Hale McKee to the Educational Building Authority of the City of Huntsville –
Faulkner University for a term ending November 10, 2015. (Nominated September
23, 2010 Regular Council Meeting) (Kling)
10.
Resolution to reappoint Jeanne
Weaver to the Educational Building Authority of the City of Huntsville – Holy
Spirit for a term ending November 10, 2015. (Nominated September 23, 2010
Regular Council Meeting) (Kling)
11.
Resolution to reappoint Steve
Stricklin to Place 3 of the Board of Examination and Appeals for Construction
Industries for a term ending September 21, 2013. (Nominated September 23, 2010
Regular Council Meeting) (Showers)
12.
Resolution to reappoint Mark
Seeley to Place 4 of the Board of Examination and Appeals for Construction
Industries for a term ending September 21, 2013. (Nominated September 23, 2010
Regular Council Meeting) (Showers)
13.
Resolution to reappoint Kenneth
Wade Chandler to Place 12 of the Board of Examination and Appeals for
Construction Industries for a term ending September 21, 2013. (Nominated
September 23, 2010 Regular Council Meeting) (Showers)
14.
Resolution to reappoint Helen
Sowa to the Community Development Citizens Advisory Committee for a term ending
April 28, 2013 (Nominated September 23,
2010 Regular Council Meeting) (Showers)
15.
Resolution to reappoint Joe
Milberger to the Board of Examination and Appeals for Construction Industries
for a term ending September 21, 2013. (Nominated September 23, 2010 Regular
Council Meeting) (Showers)
16.
Resolution to appoint Michael
Jackson Place 5 to the Board of Examination and Appeals for Construction
Industries for a term ending September 21, 2013. (Nominated September 23, 2010 Regular Council
Meeting)
b. Board Appointment Nominations.
1.
Nomination
to appoint Eddie Davis, Place 1 to the Huntsville Tennis Center Board of
Control for a term to ending November 28, 2013.
(Showers)
2.
Nomination
to reappoint Henry Hawkins Place 1 to the Board of Examination and Appeals for
Construction Industries
for a term to ending September 21, 2012. (Moon)
3.
Nomination
to reappoint Susan Phelan Position 1 to the Huntsville Ice Skating Complex Board of Control for a term to ending November 20, 2013. (Moon)
4.
Nomination
to appoint Edward T. Jones Place 5 to
the Board of Examination and Appeals for Construction Industries for a term
ending September 21, 2013. (Russell)
5. Nomination to appoint
Roosevelt Dixon to the Housing Board of Adjustments and Appeals for a term
ending August 22, 2015. (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.
Councilman
Will Culver
Councilman
Bill Kling
Councilman
Richard Showers, Sr.
Councilwoman Sandra Moon
Councilman
Mark Russell
13. UNFINISHED BUSINESS ITEMS FOR ACTION.
a. Ordinance 10-739 creating the downtown business
incentive program. (Introduced September
23, 2010 Regular Council Meeting) (Parking & Public Transit)
14. NEW BUSINESS ITEMS FOR INTRODUCTION.
15. NEW BUSINESS ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION OR
ACTION.
a. Request to fill Police Officer vacancies,
Grade 14, up to authorized strength.
(Police)
b. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an
agreement between the City of Huntsville and the Alabama Department of Economic
and Community Affairs, Law Enforcement Traffic Safety Division, for the 2010 – 2011
Huntsville Madison County Strategic Counterdrug (STAC) Team Grant. (Police)
c.Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a
Cost Reimbursement Agreement with the Northeast Alabama Traffic Safety Office,
for $39,718 for traffic enforcement duties.
(Police)
d. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a
Cost Reimbursement Agreement with the Northeast Alabama Traffic Safety Office
for $3,180.40 for traffic enforcement duties.
(Police)
e. Request for approval to advertise and fill two
(2) permanent, full-time, positions of Animal Services Clerk III, Grade 8. (Animal Services)
f. Resolution authorizing the City Attorney to
settle the lawsuit entitled Nancy Conner and Susan Conner v. City of
Huntsville, et al., Case No CV-08-508-LWH.
(City Attorney)
g. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a
lease agreement between the City of Huntsville and The Von Braun Center Board
of Control for the Galvanizers Association Meeting. (City Attorney)
h. Resolution authorizing the City Attorney to
settle the lawsuit entitled Wendall Johnson v. City of Huntsville, et al., Case
No. CV-2009-205, in the Circuit Court of Madison County. (City Attorney)
i. Resolution authorizing the City Attorney to settle
the claim of Darryl Rhodes,
Claim No. FY10-18.
(City Attorney)
j. Resolution authorizing the City Attorney to
settle the lawsuit entitled Marilyn Hobbs v. James A. Williams Aquatic Center,
City of Huntsville, et al., Case No. CV-2009-900746, in the Circuit Court of
Madison County, Alabama. (City Attorney)
k.Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a
Subordination Agreement between the City of Huntsville and First Federal
Mortgage in connection with HOME DAP Funds provided to Shanic D. Anderson –
5030 Kyle Lane, Huntsville, Alabama 35810.
(Community Development)
l. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a
Subordination Agreement between the
City of Huntsville and SouthFirst Mortgage in connection with HOME DAP Funds
provided to Patricia Jefferson – 2507 Longmeadow Circle, Huntsville, Alabama
35810. (Community Development)
m. Resolution to amend the contract time of
performance for Family Services Center, (FSC) Inc. (Community Development)
n.
Resolution authorizing the
Mayor to enter into an agreement between the City of Huntsville and CASA.
(Community Development)
o.
Resolution authorizing the
Mayor to enter into an agreement between the City of Huntsville and Boys and
Girls Club of Huntsville/Madison County. (Community Development)
p.
Resolution authorizing the
Mayor to sign Modification No. 1 of Resolution No. 10-565, which is the agreement
between the City of Huntsville and Family Services Center, for the use of HOME
Investment Partnership funds in the Terry Heights/Hillandale neighborhood.
(Community Development)
q.
Resolution authorizing the
Mayor to sign Modification No. 1 of Resolution No.
10-659, which is the agreement between the
City of Huntsville and Wiregrass Construction Company, Inc., for Resurfacing
of Residential Streets-2010, Phase
II, Project No. 65-10-RR03. (Public Works)
r. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to apply for a
grant with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) regarding the FY 2010 SAFER (Staffing for Adequate Fire and
Emergency Response). (Fire & Rescue)
s.Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute the
Third Amendment Project Diamond Agreement among the State of Alabama, Madison
County, Alabama, the City of Huntsville and Toyota Manufacturing, Alabama,
Inc. (Administration)
t. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an
agreement between the City of Huntsville and NewSouth Architectural Services for
the new Water Pollution Control Administration at 1802 Vermont Road. (Facilities Project Management)
u. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute
Change Order #3 to the agreement with
Vrastinas Construction Company (VCC) with architectural support from Matheny
Goldmon Architects for the Von Braun Center renovations. (Finance)
v.Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an
agreement with the low bidder meeting specifications as outlined in the
attached Summary of Bids for Acceptance.
(Finance)
w. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a
Financial Advisor Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Public FA,
Inc. (Finance)
x.
Ordinance to amend Budget
Ordinance No. 10-679, by changing the authorized personnel strength within the
various departments. (Finance)
y.
Ordinance to amend Budget
Ordinance No. 10-679, by changing appropriated funding within various departments
and funds. (Finance)
z. Resolution authorizing the
acceptance of donations. (Finance)
aa. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an
agreement between the City of Huntsville, Bratton & Curtis, Inc., and
Southeastern Temperature Control, Inc.
(General Services)
bb. Resolution authorizing the acceptance of a
$5,500.00 grant from the State of Alabama and the City of Huntsville for
National Level Exercise (NLE) training.
(Emergency Management)
cc. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an
agreement with the Alabama Department of Transportation for the Operation &
Maintenance of a Traffic Signal at the Intersection of US-72 and Watercress
Main Access. (Traffic Engineering)
dd. Resolution authorizing the
Mayor to enter into an agreement with OMI,
Inc. for Engineering Construction
Materials Testing Services for Cleveland Avenue Realignment, Project No. 65-09- RD06. (Engineering)
ee. Resolution authorizing the
Mayor to amend the contract with Reed Contracting Services, Inc. for 3-Lane Access Road to Include Curb and Gutter
within Cummings Research Park, Project Nos. IAR-045- 000-006 &
IAR-045-000-007 and COH Project No. 65-09-RD04, as adopted by Resolution No. 09-1019 of
October 22, 2009, and amended by Resolution No. 10-237 of
March 25, 2010, by Change Order No.
1. (Engineering)
ff.
Resolution authorizing the
Mayor to amend the contract with Angelo Iafrate Construction Co. for Governors Drive, Phase II, (Gallatin Street
to Bassett Street), Project No. 65-06-RD04, as adopted by Resolution No. 10-450
of June 10, 2010, by Change Order No. 1. (Engineering)
gg. Resolution authorizing the
Mayor to execute Modification No. 2 to the Managed Care/Employee Assistance
Plan Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Behavioral Health Systems,
Inc., dated September 10, 2009. (Human
Resources)
hh.Resolution authorizing the
Clerk-Treasurer to invoke Regions Bank sidewalk
letter
of credit no. L053466 for Bellwood Park Subdivision. (City Attorney)
ii. Resolution authorizing the
Clerk-Treasurer to invoke Regions Bank sidewalk letter of credit no. L057184
for Walton’s Mountain Phase 2 Subdivision. (City Attorney)
jj.
Resolution authorizing the
Clerk-Treasurer to invoke Regions Bank sidewalk letter of credit no. 55103292
for Indian Ridge Subdivision. (City Attorney)
kk. Resolution authorizing the
Clerk-Treasurer to invoke First Commercial Bank sidewalk letter of credit no.
1052 for Grand Lake Subdivision. (City Attorney)
ll.
Ordinance authorizing the issuance of Limited Obligation
Taxable Revenue Warrant,
TIF5-Series 2010-A, in the aggregate principal amount not to exceed
$11,740,000.
(City Attorney) DELETED
mm.
Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into
Supplemental Development Agreement No.
2 TIF5-Series 2010A between the City of Huntsville and LW Redstone Company,
LLC. (City Attorney) DELETED
nn.Resolution authorizing the Mayor to
enter into an agreement with Brasfield & Gorrie, LLC for Project Management
Services for Redstone Gateway, Phase 1A, Project No. 65-10-SP21. (Engineering) DELETED
oo.
Resolution authorizing the
Mayor to enter into an agreement with the low
bidder, Reed Contracting Services, Inc. for Resurfacing of Residential
Streets-2010, Phase III, Project No. 65-10-RR04. (Public Works)
pp.
Resolution changing the first
regular meeting in November to Thursday, November 4, 2010 at 6:00 p.m.; the
second regular meeting in November to Thursday, November 18, 2010 at 6:00 p.m.;
the first regular meeting in December to Thursday, December 2, 2010 at 6:00
p.m.; and the second regular meeting in December to Thursday, December 16, 2010
at 6:00 p.m. (Russell)
qq. Resolution
authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement Between the City of Huntsville
and Tennessee Valley Authority for Modifications to TVA’s
Huntsville-Jetport Tap to Redstone Arsenal No. 1 161-KV Transmission Line,
Project No.65-10-SP22. (Engineering) DELETED
16. LEGAL DEPARTMENT ITEMS/TRANSACTIONS.
a. Vacation
of Easements
1. Ordinance authorizing
the vacation of a 5-foot Utility and Drainage Easement, Lot 4. Block 5, Fagan
Springs Estates. (1702 Fagan Circle; Venters)
b. Vacation
of rights-of-way
1.a. Resolution consenting to the vacation of
Rights-of-way, M.B. Neece’s Subdivision, Plat Book 1, Page 35. (Bankhead
Parkway; Hertneky)
1.b. Ordinance authorizing the vacation of
Rights-of-way, M.B. Neece’s Subdivision, Plat Book 1, Page 35. (Bankhead
Parkway; Hertneky)
c. Deeds
for acceptance
GREEN MOUNTAIN ROAD
1. Right-of-way Stanley M. Owen and wife,
Margaret M. Owen
Acquired
8/11/2010
CHURCH
STREET EXPANSION
PROJECT
NO.: STPHV-8540(600)
2. Corrective Deed J. T. HUSKEY, a married man
Tract 56 Acquired
05/26/2010
WESTERN
AREA INTERCEPTOR SEWER EXTENSION
PROJECT
NO.: 65-07-SS07
3. Sanitary Sewer Easement & TCE PAUL MARC SANDLIN, a single man
Tract
29A Acquired
08/23/2010
JEFF/SLAUGHTER
ROAD WIDENING
PROJECT
NO.: 65-10-RD04
4. Right of Way VAUGHN
ERWIN CORPORATION, an
Tract 12 Alabama
corporation
Acquired
05/25/2010
WINCHESTER
ROAD SANITARY SEWER
PROJECT
NO.: 65-06-SM02
5. Easement ANTHONY
GREENE and wife, GLORIA
GREENE
Acquired
07/02/2010
GREENBRIER
PARK
6. Warranty Deed STAN
McDONALD, a married man
Acquired
05/13/2010
FLINT
RIVER GREENWAY
RESOLUTION
# 10-474
7. LENARD
BRANUM and wife, RUNELL K.
BRANUM
Acquired 07/23/2010
SQUAW
VALLEY SEWER IMPROVEMENTS
PROJECT
NO.: 65-06-SS14
8. Grant of Easement R & R ENTERPRISES, INC., an Alabama
Tract 24 corporation
Acquired
08/18/2010
BOEING
BOULEVARD RELOCATION
PROJECT
NO.: 65-01-RD08
9. ROW and Easement THE HUNTSVILLE-MADISON COUNTY
AIRPORT AUTHORITY, an Alabama public
corporation
Acquired 05/13/2010
CHURCH
STREET EXPANSION
PROJECT
NO.: STPHV-8540(600)
10. Right-of-Way and LAURA McCORMICK, a married woman
TCE Acquired
09/16/2010
Tract 56
HOGAN
DRIVE DRAINAGE PROJECT
PROJECT
NO.: 65-10-DM29
11. Drainage
Easement EDWARD REID and wife,
THEMLA REID
Acquired
09/13/2010
OLD
BIG COVE ROAD EXTENSION
PROJECT
NO.: 65-08-RD01
12. U&D Easement
and EDWARD A. BEHMER and wife,
Temporary Construction Easement SONDRA L. BEHMER
Acquired
09/22/2010
UNIVERSITY
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SIDEWALK PROJECT
PROJECT
NO.: 65-10-SW03
13. Sidewalk Easement WEST HUNTSVILLE CHURCH OF CHRIST
Acquired
09/23/2010
14. Utility and Drainage Easement WEST HUNTSVILLE CHURCH OF CHRIST
Acquired
09/23/2010
WESTERN
AREA INTERCEPTOR SEWER EXTENSION
PROJECT
NO.: 65-07-SS07
15. Sanitary Sewer
Easement & TCE BEN BRANUM,
a married man
Tract
29A Acquired
09/21/2010
BANKHEAD PARKWAY
16.
Right-of-Way Dianne C.
Hertneky
Acquired
6/30/2010
d. Routine
bond satisfactions
None.
e. Liquor
bond mortgages.
None.
17. NON-ROSTER
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC.
18. ADJOURN.