Revised:   05-10-11, 2:00 p.m.

 

 

AGENDA FOR THE HUNTSVILLE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

TO BE HELD MAY 12, 2011 AT 6:00 P.M.

IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS

 

 

 

CALL TO ORDER.

 

 

1.   INVOCATION.

 

      Reverend Dr. Homer L. McCall

      Saint John African Methodist Episcopal Church   

     

2.   PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.

 

 

3.   APPROVAL OF MINUTES

 

a.     Regular Meeting held April 14, 2011.

 (Minutes Received) 

 

b.     Emergency Meeting held April 28, 2011.

 (Minutes Received)

                                                                     

4.   RESOLUTIONS AND SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS

 

a.    Mayor.

 

     

            b.   Council.

 

1.    Adoption and Presentation.

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.    Adoption Only.

 

a.         Resolution announcing the naming of the Union Chapel Family Life Center in honor of Mr. Charles L. Ray, Jr.  (Showers)

 

 

b.         Resolution congratulating Perry Roquemore, Jr., upon his retirement as Executive Director of the Alabama League of Municipalities, Montgomery, Alabama, 1986 - 2011.  (Showers)

           

            c.   Other Special Recognitions    

 

 

            d.   Announcements.

 

                 

5.   BUSINESS WITH OUTSIDE LEGAL REPRESENTATION.

 

 

6.   PUBLIC HEARINGS.

 

a.    Public hearings to be held.

 

 

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 reappoint Dick Reeves to the Industrial Development Board for a term to expire on May 27, 2017.  (Nominated April 14, 2011 Regular Council Meeting)  (Kling)

 

2.    Resolution to appoint Latham Strong to the Air Pollution Control Board for a term to expire on April 11, 2016.  (Nominated April 14, 2011 Regular Council Meeting)  (Showers)

 

 

3.    Resolution to reappoint Esther Gill to the Community Development Citizens Advisory Council for a term to expire on April 12, 2014.  (Nominated April 14, 2011 Regular Council Meeting)  (Showers)

 

 

4.     Resolution to reappoint Helen Acuff to the Community Development Citizens Advisory Council for a term to expire on April 14, 2014.  (Nominated April 14, 2011 Regular Council Meeting)  (Showers)

 

 

5.    Resolution to reappoint Edna Anderson to the Community Development Citizens Advisory Council for a term to expire on April 28, 2014.  (Nominated April 14, 2011 Regular Council Meeting)  (Showers)

 

b.    Board Appointment Nominations.                                                                                            

 

     

10.  APPROVAL OF EXPENDITURES.

 

 

a.    1.  Resolution authorizing the expenditures for payments from

     April 7, 2011 to April 20, 2011 (Finance Committee/Culver)

 

 

                        2.   Resolution authorizing the expenditures for payments from

April 21, 2011 to May 4, 2011 (Finance Committee/Culver)

 

           

            b.    Finance Committee Report.

           

 

11.  COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR.

 

 

12.   COMMUNICATIONS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS.

           

            Councilman Bill Kling, Jr.

            Councilman Richard Showers, Sr.

            Councilman Will Culver

            Councilman John Olshefski

            Councilman Mark Russell

 

13.       UNFINISHED BUSINESS ITEMS FOR ACTION.

 

a.    Ordinance No. 11-256 concerning the annexation of land lying on the north side of Terry Drake Road and east of Adonis Road.  (Introduced April 14, 2011 Regular Council Meeting)  (Planning)

 

 

b.    Ordinance No. 11-257 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).  (Introduced April 14, 2011 Regular Council Meeting)  (Human Resources)

 

 

c.    Ordinance No. 11-258 amending the rates for swimming at City of Huntsville facilities.  (Introduced April 14, 2011 Regular Council Meeting)  (Recreation Services)

 

 

d.    Ordinance No. 11-259 to amend Sections 1 and 2 of Ordinance No. 86-136 regarding the Beautification Board. (Introduced April 14, 2011 Regular Council Meeting)  (City Attorney)

 

14.       NEW BUSINESS ITEMS FOR INTRODUCTION.

 

a.    Introduction of an ordinance concerning the annexation of land at the northeast corner of the intersection of Highway 72 West and Christopher Drive.  (Planning)

 

15.       NEW BUSINESS ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION OR ACTION.

 

a.    Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Prize Indemnification contract with SCA Promotions Inc.  (Recreation Services)

 

 

b.    Ordinance to declare certain equipment as surplus and to be donated.  (Fleet Management)

 

 

c.    Ordinance to amend Budget Ordinance No. 10-679 by changing appropriated funding within various departments and funds.  (April 28, 2011) (Finance)

 

d.    Resolution authorizing the acceptance of donations.  (April 28, 2011) (Finance)

 

 

e.    Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into agreements with the low bidder meeting specifications as outlined in the attached Summary of Bids for Acceptance.  (April 28, 2011) (Finance)

 

 

f.     Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into agreements with the low bidder meeting specifications as outlined in the attached Summary of Bids for Acceptance.  (May 12, 2011) (Finance)

 

 

g.    Ordinance to amend Budget Ordinance No. 10-679 by changing appropriated funding within various departments and funds.  (May 12, 2011) (Finance)

 

 

h.    Ordinance to amend Budget Ordinance No. 10-679 by changing the authorized personnel strength with various departments and funds.  (Finance)

 

 

i.      Resolution authorizing the acceptance of donations.  (May 12, 2011) (Finance)

 

 

j.      Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an amendment to the Financial Advisor Agreement between the City of Huntsville, and Public FA, Inc.  (Finance)

 

 

k.    Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute Modification No. 2 to the agreement between the City of Huntsville and Radio Satellite Integrators for the Automatic Vehicle Location System.   (Finance)

 

 

l.      Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with Angelo Iafrate Construction Company for Little Cove Road Improvements & Little Cove Greenway, Project No. STPTE-TE05(940) & COH Project No. 65-04-RD06, as adopted by Resolution No.  09-489  of  May 28, 2009, by Change Order No. 1.  (Engineering)

 

 

m.  Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Garver, L.L.C. for Engineering Construction Administration Services for Redstone Gateway, 1B-5 Gravity Sanitary Sewer, Project No. 65-08-SM05.  (Engineering)                                                 

 

n.    Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Terracon Consultants, Inc. for Construction Materials Testing Services for Ware Park Pump Station, Project No. 65-09-SM01.  (Engineering)   

 

 

o.    Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement  with  LBYD, Inc. Civil & Structural Engineers for Engineering Design Services for Redstone Gateway, Package 1E-Rideout Road Interim Improvements, Project No. 65-11-SP08.  (Engineering)

 

 

p.    Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement with the Alabama Department of Transportation a Cooperative Public Maintenance of Public Right-of-Way Agreement for Church Street from Pratt Avenue to Oakwood Avenue-Clearing, Grubbing and Structure Removal, Project No.  STPHV-8540(601).  (Engineering)

 

 

q.    Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement with the Alabama Department of Transportation a Cooperative Public Right-of-Way Agreement for Meridian Street from Oakwood Avenue to Pratt Avenue-Grade, Drain, Base, Pave & Bridge, Project No. STPHV-8539(600).  (Engineering)       

 

 

r.     Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement with the Alabama Department of Transportation a Cooperative Public Right-of-Way Agreement for U.S. Highway 431 and Dug Hill Road Intersection, Project No. STPAA-STPHV-0001(531) & COH Project No. 65-06-RD12.  (Engineering)

 

 

s.    Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with ADS Environmental Services – A Division of ADS, L.L.C. for Engineering  Services for InfoNet Integration for CMOM Management, Project No. 65-11-SP20.  (Water Pollution Control)

 

 

t.      Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with Angelo Iafrate Construction Company, Inc. for Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation-Pipe Replacement, City Project No. 65-09-SP19 & SRF Project No. CS-010307-12, as adopted by Resolution No. 10-337 of  April 22, 2010, by Change Order No. 1.  (Water Pollution Control)

 

 

 

 

 

u.    Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with Wiregrass Construction Company, Inc. for Resurfacing of Residential Streets-2010, Phase II, Project No. 65-10-RR03, as adopted by Resolution No.10-659 of August 26, 2010, by Change Order No. 1.  (Public Works)

 

 

v.    Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the low bidder, APAC Mid-South, Inc., for Research Park Resurfacing-2011, Project No. 65-11-RR01.  (Public Works)

 

 

w.   Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into Modification No. 1 to the Supplemental Development Agreement TIF5-Series 1010B between the City of Huntsville and LW Redstone Company, LLC.  (City Attorney)

 

 

x.    Resolution adopting the Guidelines for Redistricting of Districts for the City of Huntsville and to set public hearings to facilities public participation in the redistricting process.  (City Attorney)

 

 

y.    Resolution authorizing the borrowing of $750,000 and mortgaging of property, by the Huntsville and Madison County Railroad Authority.  (City Attorney)

 

 

z.    Resolution authorizing the Clerk Treasurer to invoke RBC Bank sidewalk letter of credit no. 2020 for Ashtynn Manor Phase 3 Subdivision.  (City Attorney)  DELETED

 

 

aa. Resolution authorizing the Clerk Treasurer to invoke Superior Bank sidewalk letter of credit no. SUPR2010-LC2022 for The Cottages at Indian Lake Subdivision.  (City Attorney)  DELETED

 

 

bb. Resolution authorizing the Clerk Treasurer to invoke RBC sidewalk letter of credit no. 1802 for Riverwoods Subdivision.  (City Attorney)

 

 

cc.  Resolution authorizing the Clerk Treasurer to invoke RFCU sidewalk letter of credit no. 179874-LC4 for Chase Creek Phase II Subdivision.  (City Attorney)

 

 

dd. Resolution authorizing the City Attorney to settle the claim of James D. O’Reilly.  (City Attorney)

 

ee. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to submit the City of Huntsville’s FY Annual Action Plan to HUD.  (Community Development)

 

 

ff.    Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the cost category (511 – Legal and Professional Services) for First Stop, Inc.  (Community Development)

 

 

gg. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to submit the City of Huntsville’s 2010 – 2015 Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Plan HUD. (Community Development)

 

 

hh.Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to enter an agreement between the City of Huntsville and Dunn Building Company for Change Order 1 for the installation of a new standing seam metal roof at 4203 East Schrimsher Lane.   (Facilities Projects Management)

 

 

ii.    Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute Modification Agreement #1 between the City of Huntsville and Goodwin, Mills and Cawood Inc. for Architectural Services for the Rotary Plaza located at 798 Monroe Street.  (Facilities Projects Management)

 

 

jj.    Resolution urging the Alabama State Legislature to close out-of-state corporations’ tax loopholes which are costing Huntsville City Schools and other Alabama communities’ schools hundreds of millions of dollars annually.  (Kling)

 

 

kk.  Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Cost Reimbursement Agreement with the Northeast Alabama Traffic Safety Office for $9,000.00 for traffic enforcement duties.  (Police)

 

 

ll.    Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the Alabama Department of Public Safety to accept the FY 2011 High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) Grant.  (Police)

 

 

mm.      Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement between the City of Huntsville d/b/a the Huntsville-Madison County Emergency Management Agency and the Madison County Commission to provide grant funding for generator power at District Shed No. 1.  (Emergency Management)

 

nn.Resolution authorizing the acceptance of a Hazardous Materials Planning Grant (HMEP) from the Alabama Emergency Management Agency in the amount of $15,000.00 for planning and training of first response personnel in Huntsville and Madison County.  (Emergency Management)

 

 

oo. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Johnson, Jones, and McGehee, a limited liability partnership, for provision of Indigent Defense Services in the Municipal Court of the City of Huntsville.  (Municipal Court)

 

 

pp. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Special Employee agreement between the City of Huntsville and Heather Thacker.  (Finance)

 

 

qq. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the Alabama Department of Transportation for a Cooperative Public Right-of-Way Agreement for Memorial Parkway from North of Whitesburg Drive to south of Golf Road Clearing and Grubbing, Project No. NH-0053(532).  (Engineering)

 

 

rr.    Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with Reed Contracting Services, Inc.  for Periodic Bid for Construction Projects-2008, Project No. 65-08-SP33, as adopted by Resolution No. 08-1228 of December 18, 2008, and modified by Resolution No. 09-753 of August 13, 2009, and modified by Resolution No. 10-944  of November 18, 2010, by Change Order No. 3.  (Engineering)

 

 

ss.  Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with Plateau Excavation, Inc. for Redstone Gateway Package, 1A-2-Earthwork, Storm Drainage & Railroad Spur Demolition, Project No. 65-10-SP21-2, as adopted by Resolution No. 10-1027 of December 16, 2010, by Change Order No. 1.  (Engineering)

 

16.       LEGAL DEPARTMENT ITEMS/TRANSACTIONS.

 

a.         Vacation of Easements

 

1.    Ordinance authorizing the vacation of a 20-foot Sanitary Sewer                              Easement, Lot 1, Willow Way Phase I, Plat Book 49, Page 56.  (5275

Millennium Drive: Rice).

 

b.         Vacation of rights-of-way

                       

                        None.

 

 

           c.          Deeds for acceptance

 

                        None.

 

 

17.       NON-ROSTER COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC.

 

 

18.       ADJOURN.