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Revised: Tuesday, September 6, 2016, 2:00 p.m.

 

AGENDA FOR THE HUNTSVILLE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

TO BE HELD SEPTEMBER 8, 2016, AT 6:00 P.M.

IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS

 

 

 

CALL TO ORDER.

 

 

1.   INVOCATION.

     

      Reverend Robert Ferrell

 

2.   PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.

 

3.   APPROVAL OF MINUTES

 

      a.  Regular Meeting held August 25, 2016.  (Minutes Received)

 

      b.  Special Session held August 30, 2016.  (Minutes Received)

 

4.   RESOLUTIONS AND SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS.

 

a.    Mayor.

 

b.    Council.

 

1.      Adoption and Presentation.

 

2.      Adoption Only.

 

a.      Resolution celebrating the 4th Annual Black Tie Adult Prom, hosted by Wiley L. Day, Jr. and sponsored by Day Capital, Inc. and A New Day Foundation, to be held September 10, 2016 at the Von Braun Center (Culver)

 

b.      Resolution celebrating the Inner City Church of Christ Annual Youth Weekend, to be held September 10, 2016. (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 in order to hear and consider all objections or protests, if any, for removal of nuisance at 113 Cotton Bend Drive, Huntsville, Alabama. 

     (Set August 25, 2016, Regular Council Meeting) (Community Development)

 

2.  Resolution ordering abatement of nuisance at 113 Cotton Bend Drive, Huntsville, Alabama.  (Community Development)

 

        b.  Public hearings to be set.

 

              1.  Resolution to set a public hearing amending the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Huntsville by amending Article 27, Village Business C-6 District, Section

                   27.2, Density Controls, by amending subsection 27.2(2) to update language concerning rear yard requirements.  (Planning)

 

7.   COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS.

 

       a.  Communications from the Public.

 

       b.  Reports

 

8.   HUNTSVILLE UTILITIES ITEMS.

 

a.      Resolution authorizing the approval to purchase outside services to clear the natural gas ROW on Redstone Arsenal. (PR 10225025) (Utilities:  Gas).

 

b.      Resolution authorizing the approval to purchase property for the Caldwell Water Pump Station. (PR 10226667) (Utilities:  Water).

 

c.      Resolution authorizing the approval to purchase outside services to refurbish the exterior of Triana Gas & Water Operations Building. (PR 10226976) (Utilities:  Gas).

 

d.      Resolution authorizing the approval to purchase outside services to repair a raw water pump at the South Parkway Water Treatment Plant. (PR 10227244) (Utilities:  Water).

 

9.   BOARD APPOINTMENTS.

 

a.    Board Appointments to be voted on.

 

1.  Resolution to reappoint James “Tony” Smith to the Housing Board of Adjustments and Appeals, for a term to expire August 22, 2021.  (Nominated

      August 25, 2016, Regular Council Meeting) (Showers)

 

2.  Resolution to reappoint Eddie J. Turner to the Von Braun Center Board of Control, for a term to expire August 27, 2020.  (Nominated

      August 25, 2016, Regular Council Meeting) (Showers)

 

3.  Resolution to reappoint John Powell to the Board of Examinations and Appeals for Construction Industries, for a term to expire September 21, 2019.

      (Nominated August 25, 2016, Regular Council Meeting) (Showers)

 

4.  Resolution to reappoint W. Evans Quinlivan to the Von Braun Center Board of Control, for a term to expire August 27, 2020.  (Nominated

      August 25, 2016, Regular Council Meeting) (Russell)

    

b.   Board Appointment Nominations

 

1.      Nomination of Joe Ritch for reappointment to the Animal Services Advisory Committee, Place 3, for a term to expire September 8, 2019. (Robinson)

 

2.      Nomination of Mary Gustine for reappointment to the Animal Services Advisory Committee, Place 4, for a term to expire September 8, 2019. (Culver)

 

3.      Nomination of Steve Stricklin for reappointment to the Board of Examinations and Appeals for Construction Industries, for a term to expire September 21, 2019.  (Robinson)

 

4.      Nomination of Mark Seely for reappointment to the Board of Examinations and Appeals for Construction Industries, for a term to expire September 21, 2019.  (Culver)

 

5.      Nomination of Edward T. Jones for reappointment to the Board of Examinations and Appeals for Construction Industries, for a term to expire September 21, 2019.  (Culver)

 

6.      Nomination of Kenneth W. Chandler for reappointment to the Board of Examinations and Appeals for Construction Industries, for a term to expire September 21, 2019.  (Kling)

 

7.      Nomination of Joy Parker for reappointment to the Beautification Board, for a term to expire October 1, 2019. ,(Robinson)

 

8.      Nomination of Tammy Leeth for reappointment to the Beautification Board, for a term to expire October 1, 2019.  (Culver)

 

9.      Nomination of Betty Gaylor for reappointment to the Beautification Board, for a term to expire October 1, 2019.  (Kling)

 

10. Nomination of Tobye Scheer for reappointment to the Beautification Board, for a term to expire October 1, 2019.  (Kling)

 

11. Nomination of John Hudgens for appointment to the Beautification Board, for a term to expire October 1, 2019.  (Culver)

 

12. Nomination of Al Hess for appointment to the Beautification Board, for a term to expire October 1, 2019.  (Robinson)

 

13. Nomination of Lea Ellison for reappointment to the Burritt Memorial Committee, for a term to expire October 1, 2019.  (Robinson and Kling)

 

14. Nomination of Tammie Terry for appointment to the Burritt Memorial Committee, for a term to expire October 1, 2019.  (Robinson)

 

15. Nomination of Ann Kvach for appointment to the Burritt Memorial Committee, for a term to expire October 1, 2019.  (Robinson)

 

16. Nomination of Barbara Williams for appointment to the Burritt Memorial Committee, for a term to expire October 1, 2019.  (Culver)

 

17. Nomination of Martha Jo Smith for reappointment to the City Tree Commission, for a term to expire October 8, 2018.  (Kling)

 

18. Nomination of Alison Jacks for reappointment to the Medical Clinic Board of Huntsville-Four Points Hospital, for a term to expire March 10, 2022.  (Kling)

 

19. Nomination of Billy D. Lenox for reappointment to the Community Development Citizens Advisory Council, for a term to expire April 28, 2019. (Kling)

 

20. Nomination of Michelle McMullen for reappointment to the Community Development Citizens Advisory Council, for a term to expire August 28, 2019. (Kling)

 

21. Nomination of William Sammons for reappointment to the Madison County Communications District Board (E-911 Board), for a term to expire April 30, 2020. (Kling)

 

22. Nomination of Amy Harbarger for reappointment to the Burritt Memorial Committee, for a term to expire October 1, 2019.  (Showers)

 

23. Nomination of Kristen Bodeker for reappointment to the Burritt Memorial Committee, for a term to expire October 1, 2019.  (Showers)

 

24. Nomination of John Eagan for reappointment to the Burritt Memorial Committee, for a term to expire October 1, 2019.  (Showers)

 

25. Nomination of Dawn Stanley for reappointment to the Burritt Memorial Committee, for a term to expire October 1, 2019.  (Showers)

 

26. Nomination of Richard K. Hempstead, Jr., for reappointment to the Burritt Memorial Committee, for a term to expire October 1, 2019.  (Showers)

 

27. Nomination of John Gully for reappointment to the Burritt Memorial Committee, for a term to expire October 1, 2019.  (Showers)

 

28. Nomination of Nichole Schroer for appointment to the Burritt Memorial Committee, for a term to expire October 1, 2019.  (Showers)

 

10.  APPROVAL OF EXPENDITURES.

 

a.Resolution authorizing expenditures for payment.  (Finance Committee)

 

b.      Finance Committee Report.

 

11.  COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR.

 

12.  COMMUNICATIONS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS.

 

            Councilman Richard Showers, Sr.

            Councilman Mark Russell

            Councilwoman Jennie Robinson

            Councilman Bill Kling

            Councilman Will Culver

 

13.  UNFINISHED BUSINESS ITEMS FOR ACTION.

 

         a.  Ordinance No. 16-620, annexing of 45.41 acres of land lying on the west side of Old Big Cove Road and on the north side of Knotty Walls Road.

               (Introduced August 25, 2016, Regular Council Meeting) (Planning)

 

          b.  Ordinance No. 16-621, amending Ordinance No. 14-88, Fee Schedule, for Animal Services Center.  (Introduced August 25, 2016, Regular Council

               Meeting) (Planning)

              

14.  NEW BUSINESS ITEMS FOR INTRODUCTION.

 

a.      Introduction of Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 89-79, Classification and Salary Plan.  (Police)

 

b.      Introduction of an Ordinance to adopt the City of Huntsville annual budget for fiscal year 2017 beginning October 1, 2016.  (Administration)

 

c.      Introduction of a Resolution to approve the City of Huntsville 1990 Capital Improvement Plan for Fiscal years 2017-2026.  (Administration)

 

d.      Introduction of a Resolution to approve the City of Huntsville 2014 Capital Improvement Plan for Fiscal years 2017-2026.  (Administration)

 

e.      Introduction of an Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 89-79, to provide all eligible employees of the City of Huntsville a cost of living adjustment (COLA), as reflected in the 2016-2017 budget, effective October 10, 2016.

 

15.  NEW BUSINESS ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION OR ACTION.

 

a.   Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement between the City of Huntsville and the Motorsport Lab, Inc.  (Parks and Recreation)

 

b.      Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement between the City of Huntsville and Make a Wish Foundation of Alabama, Inc.  (Parks and Recreation)

 

c.    Resolution authorizing the City Attorney to settle the Workers’ Compensation claim of Hubert Stewart.  (City Attorney)

 

d.      Resolution authorizing the City Attorney to settle the claim of Nationwide.  (City Attorney)

 

e.   Resolution authorizing the City Attorney to settle the claim of Jeremiah Jensen.  (City Attorney)

 

f.    Resolution authorizing the City Clerk-Treasurer to invoke the ServisFirst Bank Letter of Credit No. 10423 for Village of Providence Phase 6.  (City Attorney)

 

g.    Resolution authorizing the City Clerk-Treasurer to invoke the Southern Community Bank Letter of Credit No. 1000038671 for Braewick 3 McMullen Cove.  (City Attorney)

 

h.      Resolution authorizing the City Clerk-Treasurer to invoke the National Bank of Commerce Letter of Credit No. 401190800 for Natures Cove Subdivision.

      (City Attorney)

 

i.     Resolution authorizing the City-Clerk Treasurer to invoke the Progress Bank Letter of Credit No. 90000271400 for Olde Cobblestone Subdivision, Phase 4.  (City Attorney)  DELETED

 

j.     Resolution authorizing the City Clerk-Treasurer to invoke the Bank Independent Letter of Credit No. 20894709 for Stratford Phase 2 at McMullen Cove.  (City Attorney)

 

k.      Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Joint Funding Agreement between the City of Huntsville and the U. S. Geological Survey for Water Resources Investigations, Project No. 71-16-DM23.  (Engineering)

 

l.        Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute Change Order No. 1 to the agreement between the City of Huntsville and SJ&L General Contractor, L.L.C. for Freedom Park-Rebid, Project No. 65-15-SP20.  (Engineering)

 

m.    Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign the plat entitled “Voyager Way Resubdivision at Cummings Research Park West, a re-subdivision of document no. 20111128000638500”.  (Planning)

 

n.      Request for authorization to advertise and fill budgeted position of Health Center Resources & Program Manager, Grade 18, at a higher rate than minimum if necessary.  (Human Resources)

 

o.      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)

 

p.      Ordinance amending Budget Ordinance No. 15-642 by changing the appropriated funding in various departments and funds.  (Finance)

 

q.      Ordinance amending Budget Ordinance No. 15-642 by changing the authorized strength in various departments.  (Finance)

 

r.    Request for authorization to fill the position of Public Transit Dispatcher, Grade 7, at a higher than minimum rate if necessary.  (Public Transit)

 

s.       Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement between the City of Huntsville and the Guardian Company. (Fire & Rescue)

 

t.        Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter an agreement between the City of Huntsville and 4Site Incorporated, for engineering services for Whitesburg Park. (General Services)

 

u.      Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Development Agreement between the City of Huntsville and JLB Holdings, LLC. (Urban Development)  DELETED

 

v.      Resolution authorizing the City Council to change the first regular meeting scheduled on November 10 to November 3, 2016; second regular meeting scheduled on November 24 to November 17, 2016; first regular meeting scheduled on December 8 to December 1, 2016; and the second regular meeting scheduled on December 22 to December 15, 2016.  (Culver)

 

w.    Resolution authorizing the Mayor to accept a mitigation grant from Alabama Emergency Management Agency.  (EMA)

 

x.      Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute Change Order No. 1 to the Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Intergraph Corporation, DBA Hexagon Safety & Infrastructure, for I/LEADS Upgrade to WebRMS, approved and executed by the City on the 17th day of December, 2015 by Resolution 15-980.  (ITS)

 

16.  LEGAL DEPARTMENT ITEMS/TRANSACTIONS.

 

a.      Vacation of Easements

 

None.

 

b.      Vacation of rights-of-way

 

                        None.

 

c.      Deeds for acceptance

 

                        None.

 

d.      Routine bond satisfactions

 

                        None.

 

e.      Liquor bond mortgages.

 

None. 

 

17.  NON-ROSTER COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC.

 

18.  ADJOURN.