Revised:   04-12-11, 12:00 Noon

 

 

 

AGENDA FOR THE HUNTSVILLE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

TO BE HELD APRIL 14, 2011 AT 6:00 P.M.

IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS

 

 

 

CALL TO ORDER.

 

 

1.   INVOCATION.

 

 

      Councilman Will Culver

      District Five Representative

     

     

2.   PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.

 

 

3.   APPROVAL OF MINUTES

 

a.     Regular Meeting held March 24, 2011.

 (Minutes Received) 

 

                                                                     

4.   RESOLUTIONS AND SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS

 

a.    Mayor.

 

1.    Presentation of Life Saving Medal to Officers Steve Turner and

Rob Nelson.

 

     

            b.   Council.

 

1.    Adoption and Presentation.

 

     

2.    Adoption Only.

 

a.         Resolution congratulating the recipient of the 44th Virginia Hammill Simms Memorial Award to be held at the Von Braun Center East Hall, April 19, 2011.  (Russell)

 

            c.   Other Special Recognitions    

 

 

            d.   Announcements.

 

 

5.   BUSINESS WITH OUTSIDE LEGAL REPRESENTATION.

 

 

6.   PUBLIC HEARINGS.

 

a.    Public hearings to be held.

 

1.    Public hearing to hear the appeal of Danny Atkins on the decision of the Liquor License Review Committee denying a Class 4 Lounge-Liquor License to Danny Atkins, dba Danny’s Sports Bar & Show Club at 12531 Memorial Parkway South at the March 17, 2011 Liquor License Review Committee Meeting.  (Set March 24, 2011Regular Council Meeting)  (Clerk-Treasurer)  WITHDRAWN

 

 

2.    Public Hearing on a resolution to consider the approval for X-Med Disposal, Inc. to continue the operation of an autoclave at their Metro Circle Facility.  (Set March 10, 2011 Regular Council Meeting)

(Natural Resources)

 

 

b.    Public hearings to be set.

 

1.    Resolution to set a public hearing on an ordinance, concerning the zoning of newly annexed land lying on the east side of Adonis Road and north of Terry Drake Road to Residence 1-A District.  (May 26, 2011 Regular Council Meeting)  (Planning)

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.    Resolution to set a public hearing on an ordinance, concerning the rezoning land lying on the west side of Old Railroad Bed Road and south of Bridgewater Landing from Residence 1-B District to Residence 2 District. (May 26, 2011 Regular Council Meeting)  (Planning)

 

 

3.    Resolution to set a public hearing on an ordinance, concerning the rezoning land lying on the north side of Airport Road and east of Balmoral Drive from Residence 2-B District to Neighborhood Business C-1 District.  (May 26, 2011 Regular Council Meeting) (Planning)

 

7.   COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS.

 

            a.   Communications from the Public.

 

 

            b.   Reports

 

 

8.   HUNTSVILLE UTILITIES ITEMS.

 

a.    Resolution authorizing the purchase of outside service to acquire and deliver color aerial photography and also LIDAR topographic data.  (PR#10048462) (Utilities: Electric)

 

 

b.    Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Agreement with TVA, City of Huntsville and Cinram to provide technical support and assistance to allow Cinram to participate in the Major Industrial Program.  (Utilities:  Electric)

 

 

c.    Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Agreement with TVA, and the City of Huntsville to reimburse Huntsville Utilities for work completed to provide adequate clearance for TVA’s Madison-Widows Creek 500-kV transmission line.  (Utilities:  Electric)

 

 

d.    Resolution authorizing the installation of 300’ of 8 inch ductile iron main along Highway 72 West and Slaughter Rd.  (W.O. #M1W-SLAUGHT72)  (Utilities:  Water)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

9.   BOARD APPOINTMENTS.

 

a.    Board Appointments to be voted on.

 

1.    Resolution to reappoint Mace Neal to the Bingo Review Committee for a term to expire on April 8, 2013.  (Nominated March 24, 2011 Regular Council Meeting)  (Showers)

 

 

2.    Resolution to reappoint Thomas J. Gentilcore to the Air Pollution Control Board for a term to expire on April 11, 2016.  (Nominated March 24, 2011 Regular Council Meeting)  (Kling)

 

 

3.    Resolution to reappoint Sid White to the Huntsville Madison County Mental Health Board for a term to expire on April 1, 2016.  (Nominated March 24, 2011 Regular Council Meeting)  (Kling)

 

b.    Board Appointment Nominations.                                                                                           

 

 

10.  APPROVAL OF EXPENDITURES.

 

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

 

 

b.    Finance Committee Report.

           

 

11.  COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR.

 

 

12.   COMMUNICATIONS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS.

           

            Councilman John Olshefski

            Councilman Bill Kling, Jr.

            Councilman Richard Showers, Sr.

            Councilman Will Culver

            Councilman Mark Russell

 

 

 

 

 

 

13.       UNFINISHED BUSINESS ITEMS FOR ACTION.

 

a.    Ordinance No. 11-199 to amend Ordinance No. 89-79, Classification and Salary Plan.  (Introduced March 24, 2011 Regular Council Meeting)  (Human Resources)           

 

 

b.    Ordinance No. 11-200 to amend the Budget Ordinance No. 10-678 to modify the authorized strength in various departments.  (Introduced March 24, 2011 Regular Council Meeting)  (Human Resources)

 

14.       NEW BUSINESS ITEMS FOR INTRODUCTION.

 

a.    Introduction of an ordinance concerning the annexation of land lying on the north side of Terry Drake Road and east of Adonis Road.  (Planning)

 

 

b.    Introduction of an Ordinance to amend Section 8.4, 8.5, 8.7 and 10.22 of Ordinance 04-315, Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual, for clarification related to an employee’s anniversary date and related to the Voluntary Leave Transfer Program (Ord. No. 06-97).  (Human Resources)

 

 

c.    Introduction of an ordinance amending the rates for swimming at City of Huntsville facilities.  (Recreation Services)

 

 

d.    Introduction of an Ordinance to amend Sections 1 and 2 of Ordinance No. 86-136 regarding the Beautification Board. (City Attorney)

 

15.       NEW BUSINESS ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION OR ACTION.

 

a.    Request for authorization to fill three (3) vacant Public Safety Dispatcher positions, Pay Grade 11.  (Police)

 

 

b.    Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Cost Reimbursement Agreement with the Northeast Alabama Traffic Safety Office, for $10,125.00 for  traffic enforcement duties,  (Police)

 

 

c.    Resolution authorizing the Clerk-Treasurer to invoke Servis1st Bank sidewalk letter of credit no. 11319 for Phase 4A a Resubdivision of Lots 2,3,4,& 5 of Providence Phase 4 Subdivision.  (City Attorney)

 

d.    Resolution authorizing the City Attorney to seek a forfeiture of the surety bond issued by Hartford Fire Insurance Company.  (City Attorney)

 

 

e.    Resolution authorizing the City Attorney to seek a forfeiture bond issued by Platte River Insurance Company.  (City Attorney)

 

 

f.     Ordinance to amend Budget Ordinance No. 09-826, by changing appropriated funding within various departments and funds.  (Finance)

 

 

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

 

 

h.    Resolution authorizing advance travel payments. (Finance)

 

 

i.      Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 10-890 and to deliver a replacement taxable limited obligation TIF revenue warrant, TIF5–Series 2010-B in the aggregate principal amount of not to exceed $20,000,000.  (Finance)

 

 

j.      Resolution authorizing the fund balances of the General Fund as of

October 1, 2010. (Finance)

 

 

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

 

 

l.      Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute Change Orders No. 5 & 6 with Vrastinas Construction Company (VCC) with architectural support from Matheny Goldmon Architects for the Von Braun Center Renovations.  (Finance)

 

 

m.  Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement between the City of Huntsville and Garber Construction Company Inc. for the Hays Nature Preserve Intrerpretive Center located at 7153 Highway 431 South.  (Facilities Projects Management)

 

 

 

 

n.    Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with Christopher Plumbing & Electric, Inc. for Western Area Interceptor-Phase IV-B, Project No. 65-09-SS11, as adopted by Resolution No. 09-1128 of  November 19, 2009, by Change Order No. 1.  (Engineering)

 

 

o.    Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Tetra Tech, Inc. for Engineering Services for Henderson Lane and Burgreen Road Sanitary Sewer Improvements, Project No. 65-10-11-SS05.  (Engineering)

 

                           

p.    Resolution authorizing the Mayor to modify the agreement with Tetra Tech, Inc. for Engineering Construction Administration Services for Western Area Interceptor, Phases I, II & III, Project No. 65-07-SS07 (Phase I), Project No. 65-08-SS12 (Phase II) & Project No. 65-08-SS13 (Phase III), as adopted by Resolution No. 08-826 of August 28, 2008, and amended by Resolution No. 09-796 of August 27, 2009, by Modification No. 2.  (Engineering)               

 

   

q.    Resolution authorizing the Mayor to modify the agreement with Garver, L.L.C. for Western Area Interceptor Sanitary Sewer Project, Phase 4-B, Project No. 65-09-SS11, as adopted by Resolution No. 10-75 of  January 28, 2010, by Modification No. 1.  (Engineering)   

 

               

r.     Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the low bidder, Wiregrass Construction Company, Inc. for Redstone Gateway, Package 1B-1 Fine Grading, Erosion Control, Storm, Curb and Paving,  Project No. 65-11-SP05.  (Engineering)

 

 

s.    Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the low bidder, Reed Contracting Services, Inc. for Redstone Gateway, Package 1B-2 Water System,  Project No. 65-11-SP05.  (Engineering)

 

 

t.      Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the low bidder, Christopher Professional Enterprises, Inc. for Redstone Gateway, Package 1B-3 Primary Communication and Primary Electrical Package,  Project No. 65-11-SP05.  (Engineering)

 

 

 

 

 

u.    Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the low bidder, Angelo Iafrate Construction Company, Inc. for Redstone Gateway, Package 1B-5 Gravity Sanitary Sewer, Project No. 65-08-SM05.  (Engineering)

 

 

v.    Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with P. F. Moon and Company, Inc. for  Big Cove Wastewater Treatment Plant, 2009 Plant Improvements, Project No. CS-010307-11-03 & COH Project No. 65-07-SRF-3, as adopted by Resolution No. 09-799 of  August 27, 2009 and amended by Resolution No. 10-909 of November 4, 2010, by Change Order No. 2.  (Water Pollution Control)

 

 

w.   Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Confidentiality and Nondisclosure Agreement among the City of Huntsville , Blue Cross Blue Shield, Quest Analytics Groups and Cobbs, Allen & Hall.  (Human Resources)

 

 

x.    Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute Modification Agreement #1 between the City of Huntsville SKT Architects for architectural design and construction administration of Fleet Management Roof and Insulation Replacement.  (Facilities Projects Management)

 

 

y.    Resolution authorizing an agreement between the City of Huntsville and William Boehme & Associates Architects for architectural services for the newly combined North Police Precinct and Fire Station #8.  (Facilities Projects Management)

 

 

z.    Request for Council Approval for the Alcoholic Beverage Special Events License Application for the Alabama Constitution Village Foundation Whistle Stop Festival.  (Clerk-Treasurer)

 

 

aa. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Dona Lisa Holladay Aderholt for the purchase of property for the North-South Connector Road between Browns Ferry Road and U.S. Highway 72W, Project 65-11-RD01.  (Engineering)

 

 

bb. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Façade Easement and Redevelopment agreement between the City of Huntsville and B.H. Huntsville, LLC.   (Planning)

 

cc.  Request for authorization to advertise and fill one (1) Engineering Assistant I position, Grade 9, and to hire above minimum, if necessary.  (Planning)

 

16.       LEGAL DEPARTMENT ITEMS/TRANSACTIONS.

 

a.         Vacation of Easements

 

1.    Ordinance authorizing the vacation of a portion of a 5-foot Utility and Drainage Easement, Lot 11, Cumberland Cove Third Addition, Plat Book 27, Page 38.  (2966 Hampton Cove Way: Dragash)

 

 

2.    Ordinance authorizing the vacation of two 5-foot Utility and Drainage Easements, Lots 73 & 74, Bell Grove Manor. (2405 Bell Manor Drive; Hunter Communities, Inc.)

 

 

3.    Ordinance authorizing the vacation of 10-foot Utility and Drainage Easement, Lots 110 & 111, Grand Lakes Subdivision. (Lake Side Trail: Timberlakes Developers, Inc.)

 

 

4.    Ordinance authorizing the vacation of a 5-foot Utility and Drainage Easement, Lot 105, Hampton Ridge Phase 5. (Pale Dawn Place: Dupaquier)

 

           b.          Vacation of rights-of-way

 

           

                        None.

 

 

           c.          Deeds for acceptance

 

                        None.

 

17.       NON-ROSTER COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC.

 

 

18.       ADJOURN.