AGENDA FOR THE HUNTSVILLE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

TO BE HELD SEPTEMBER 22, 2016, AT 6:00 P.M.

IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS

 

 

 

CALL TO ORDER.

 

 

1.   INVOCATION.

 

 

2.   PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.

 

3.   APPROVAL OF MINUTES

 

      a.  Regular Meeting held September 8, 2016.  (Minutes Received)

 

4.   RESOLUTIONS AND SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS.

 

a.    Mayor.

 

1.      Resolution designating the month of September 2016 as PTA Month.

 

2.      Check presentation to the City of Huntsville by Yorktown Systems.

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3.      Recognition of the 40th Anniversary of Alabama Operation Lifesaver and the 40-City Rail Safety Tour.

 

b.    Council.

 

1.       Adoption and Presentation.

 

2.       Adoption Only.

 

a.  Resolution recognizing the 5th Annual Pink Ribbon Gala presented by Beta Epsilon Sigma Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., to be held

     Saturday, October 1, 2016,  at the Von Braun Center.  (Showers)

 

b.  Resolution congratulating 100 Black Men of America, Greater Huntsville Chapter, as the Civic and Community STEM Awardee for the Union

     Chapel Christian Academy Foundation, Inc., 5th Annual Scholarship Gala, to be held in the Boone-Lacey Fellowship Hall, Union Chapel Missionary

     Baptist, on September 29, 2016.  (Showers)

 

c.  Resolution congratulating Representative Laura Hall as the Inspiring Young Minds to Succeed STEM Awardee for the Union Chapel Christian

  Academy Foundation, Inc., 5th Annual Scholarship Gala, to be held in the Boone-Lacey Fellowship Hall, Union Chapel Missionary Baptist, on

  September 29, 2016.  (Showers)

                 

                   d.    Resolution congratulating Mrs. Tessie Lee Davis Horace as the Lifetime Achievement STEM Awardee for the Union Chapel Christian Academy 

     Foundation, Inc., 5th Annual Scholarship Gala, to be held in the Boone-Lacey Fellowship Hall, Union Chapel Missionary Baptist, on September

     29, 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 on Ordinance No. 16-565, rezoning property lying on the south side of Hardiman Road and on the east side of Segers Road from    

     Neighborhood  Business C-1 District to Residence 2 District.  (Set August, 11, 2016, Regular Council Meeting)  (Planning)

 

2.  Public hearing on Ordinance No. 16-567, zoning newly annexed property lying south of Hobbs Island Road and north of Bill Matthews Road to

      Residence 2-A District.  (Set August, 11, 2016, Regular Council Meeting) (Planning)

 

3.  Public hearing Ordinance No. 16-571, rezoning property lying on the north side of Meadows Blvd. and east of Old Highway 431 from Residence 1-A

     District to Residence 2-B District.  (Set August, 11, 2016, Regular Council Meeting) (Planning)

 

4. 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.

 

7.   COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS.

 

       a.  Communications from the Public.

 

       b.  Reports

 

8.   HUNTSVILLE UTILITIES ITEMS.

 

a.      Resolution authorizing approval and purchase of materials and labor for new construction projects for FY2017.   (BWO 151-2017)  (Utilities:  Water)

 

b.      Resolution authorizing approval and purchase of materials and labor for renewal and replacement projects for FY2017.   (BWO 152-2017)  (Utilities:  Water)

 

c.      Resolution authorizing approval and purchase of transportation items for FY2017.  (BWO 173-2017)  (Utilities:  Water)

 

d.      Resolution authorizing approval and purchase of metering equipment for FY2017.  (BWO 176-2017)  (Utilities:  Water)

 

e.      Resolution authorizing approval and purchase of materials and labor for new construction projects for FY2017 (BWO 251-2017) (Utilities:  Gas).

 

f.       Resolution authorizing approval and purchase of materials and labor for renewal and replacement projects for FY2017.  (BWO 252-2017)  (Utilities:  Gas)

 

g.      Resolution authorizing approval and purchase of tools and work equipment for FY2017.  (BWO 272-2017)  (Utilities:  Gas)

 

h.      Resolution authorizing approval and purchase of transportation items for FY2017.  (BWO 273-2017)  (Utilities:  Gas)

 

i.        Resolution authorizing approval and purchase of computer equipment for FY2017.  (BWO 275-2017)  (Utilities: Gas)

 

j.        Resolution authorizing approval and purchase of metering equipment for FY2017.  (BWO 276-2017)  (Utilities:  Gas)

 

k.      Resolution authorizing the approval and purchase of new regulators for FY2017.     (BWO 278-2017)  (Utilities:  Gas)

 

l.        Resolution authorizing approval and purchase of materials for new construction projects for FY2017.  (BWO 351-2017)  (Utilities: Electric).

 

m.    Resolution authorizing approval and purchase of materials and labor for renewal and replacement projects for FY2017.  (BWO 352-2017)  (Utilities: Electric)

 

n.      Resolution authorizing the approval and purchase of transportation items for FY2017.  (BWO 373-2017)   (Utilities: Electric)

 

o.      Resolution authorizing approval and purchase of computer equipment for FY2017.  (BWO 375-2017)  (Utilities: Electric)

 

p.      Resolution authorizing approval and purchase of metering equipment for FY2017.  (BWO 376-2017)  (Utilities: Electric)

 

q.      Resolution authorizing the approval and purchase of transformers for FY2017.    (BWO 377-2017)  (Utilities: Electric)

 

r.       Resolution authorizing approval for the expenses related to operating and maintaining the computer systems for FY2017.  (BWO IT-2017)  (Utilities: Electric)

 

s.       Resolution authorizing approval to purchase contract labor to landscape Old Highway 431.  (PR 10228663)  (Utilities:  Gas & Water)

 

t.        Resolution authorizing approval to purchase outside architectural services for the remodel of the downtown building.   (PR 10229895)  (Utilities:  Electric)

 

9.   BOARD APPOINTMENTS.

 

a.    Board Appointments to be voted on.

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

4.      Resolution to reappoint Mark Seeley to the Board of Examinations and Appeals for Construction Industries, for a term to expire September 21, 2019.  (Culver)

 

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

 

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

 

7.      Resolution to reappoint Joy Parker to the Beautification Board, for a term to expire October 1, 2019.  (Robinson)

 

8.      Resolution to reappoint Tammy Leeth to the Beautification Board, for a term to expire October 1, 2019.  (Culver)

 

9.      Resolution to reappoint Betty Gaylor to the Beautification Board, for a term to expire October 1, 2019.  (Kling)

 

10. Resolution to reappoint Tobye Scheer to the Beautification Board, for a term to expire October 1, 2019.  (Kling)

 

11. Resolution to appoint John Hudgens to the Beautification Board, for a term to expire October 1, 2019.  (Culver)

 

12. Resolution to appoint Al Hess to the Beautification Board, for a term to expire October 1, 2019.  (Robinson)

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

18. Resolution to reappoint Alison Jacks to the Medical Clinic Board of  the City of Huntsville-1966, for a term to expire March 10, 2022.  (Kling)

 

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

 

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

 

21. Resolution to reappoint Amy Harbarger to the Burritt Memorial Committee, for a term to expire October 1, 2019.  (Showers)

 

22. Resolution to reappoint Kristen Bodeker to the Burritt Memorial Committee, for a term to expire October 1, 2019.  (Showers)

 

23. Resolution to reappoint John Eagan to the Burritt Memorial Committee, for a term to expire October 1, 2019.  (Showers)

 

24. Resolution to reappoint Dawn Stanley to the Burritt Memorial Committee, for a term to expire October 1, 2019.  (Showers)

 

25. Resolution to reappoint Richard K. Hempstead, Jr., to the Burritt Memorial Committee, for a term to expire October 1, 2019.  (Showers)

 

26. Resolution to reappoint John Gully to the Burritt Memorial Committee, for a term to expire October 1, 2019.  (Showers)

 

27. Resolution to appoint Nichole Schroer to the Burritt Memorial Committee, for a term to expire October 1, 2019.  (Showers)

 

b.   Board Appointment Nominations

 

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. 16-658, amending Ordinance No. 89-79, Classification and Salary Plan.  (Introduced September 8, 2015, Regular Council Meeting) 

                 (Police)

 

            b.  Ordinance No. 16-659, Substitute A, adopting  the City of Huntsville Annual Budget for Fiscal Year 2017, beginning October 1, 2016.  (Introduced

                September 8, 2016, Regular Council Meeting)  (Administration)

 

            c.  Resolution No. 16-660, approving  the City of Huntsville 1990 Capital Improvement Plan for Fiscal Years 2017-2026.  (Introduced September 8,

                2016, Regular Council Meeting)  (Administration)

 

            d.  Resolution No. 16-661, approving the City of Huntsville 2014 Capital Improvement Plan for Fiscal Years 2017-2026.  (Introduced September 8,

                2016, Regular Council Meeting)  (Administration)

 

            e.  Ordinance No. 16-662, amending Ordinance No. 89-79, to provide all eligible employees of the City of Huntsville a Cost-Of-Living Adjustment (COLA), as

                 reflected in the FY 2017 Budget, effective October 10, 2016.  (Introduced September 8, 2016, Regular Council Meeting)  (Administration)

 

14.  NEW BUSINESS ITEMS FOR INTRODUCTION.

 

a.     Introduction of an ordinance amending Chapter 9, Cemeteries, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Huntsville, Alabama.  (Cemetery)

 

b.     Introduction of an ordinance declaring certain Public Transit vehicles surplus and authorizing disposal of by auction.  (Public Transit)

 

c.   Introduction of an ordinance amending Section 18-36, Sidewalk Cafes, Vendors, and Mobile Food Vendors, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of

      Huntsville, Alabama, by amending hours of operation for mobile food vending units.  (Planning)

 

15.  NEW BUSINESS ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION OR ACTION.

 

a.   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)

 

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

 

c.   Resolution authorizing travel expenses.  (Finance)

 

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

 

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

 

f.       Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Special Employee Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Edith Mayes.  (Finance)

 

g.      Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute Modification No. 8 to the agreement between the City of Huntsville and Behavioral Health Systems, Inc.  (Human Resources)

 

h.      Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an application for stop loss insurance coverage with HCC Life Insurance Company for the purpose of renewing stop loss insurance coverage with the City’s group health plans.  (Human Resources)

 

i.        Resolution authorizing the Mayor to renew a group accident insurance policy for volunteer workers with Markel Insurance Company.  (Human Resources)

 

j.        Resolution  authorizing the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 2 to the agreement between the City of Huntsville and WageWorks to renew and extend services from January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2018.  (Human Resources)

 

k.      Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a renewal agreement between the City of Huntsville and Lincoln Financial Group for group life, AD&D, and LTD insurance and voluntary life and AD&D insurance.  (Human Resources)

 

l.        Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a renewal agreement between the City of Huntsville and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama for group health insurance administrative services.  (Human Resources)

 

m.    Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an application for excess workers’ compensation insurance with Safety National Casualty Corporation.  (Human Resources)

 

n.      Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Special Employee Agreement between the City of Huntsville, Alabama, and Phyllis J. Smith.  (Human Resources)

 

o.      Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Special Employee Agreement between the City of Huntsville, Alabama, and Joyce Douglass.  (Human Resources)

 

p.      Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an application for the renewal of a commercial crime policy for government entities.  (Human Resources)

 

q.      Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement between the City of Huntsville, Alabama, and Sally K. Davis.  (Community Development)

 

r.       Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Special Employee Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Hilary Gould.  (Community Development)

 

s.       Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement between the City of Huntsville and Family Services Center, Inc., for Housing Counseling Program.  (Community Development)

 

t.        Request for authorization to advertise and fill regular, full time position of Street Sign & Marking Technician, Grade 10.  (Traffic Engineering)

 

u.      Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Cooperative Agreement for the 2016 Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG).  (Emergency Management)

 

v.      Resolution authorizing the Mayor to accept CHAMP (Cities Combating Hunger through Afterschool and Summer Meal Programs) grant funds from the National League of Cities for the implementation of Afterschool and Summer Meal Programs locally.  (Planning)

 

w.    Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement between the City of Huntsville and the Land Trust of North Alabama, Inc., for the Acquisition, Maintenance, and Promotion of Greenway Space.  (Planning)

 

x.      Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement between the North Central Alabama Highway Safety Office (NAHSO) and the City of Huntsville, Alabama for Overtime Traffic Enforcement Funds.  (Police)

 

y.      Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement between the City of Huntsville and the low bidder, Reed Contracting Services, Inc., for Boeing Boulevard Repaving, Project No. 71-16-RR07.  (Engineering)

 

z.      Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement between the City of Huntsville and Sharp Communication, Inc., for Professional and Technical Services, including Consulting, Installation, Repair, Maintenance, and Technical Support for the SCADA and Network Communications Systems, Project No. 71-16-SP53.  (Water Pollution Control)

 

aa.  Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement between the City of Huntsville and CapitalEdge Strategies.  (Administration)

 

bb. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement between the City of Huntsville and the Huntsville/Madison County Chamber of Commerce.  (Administration)

 

cc.  Request for authorization to advertise and fill the position of Revenue License Inspector, Grade 15, at a higher than minimum rate if necessary.  (Clerk-Treasurer)

 

dd. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement between the City of Huntsville and the Board of Trustees of the University of Alabama, for the continuation of cost-sharing for the UAH campus shuttle route.  (Public Transit)

 

ee.  Resolution authorizing the Mayor the enter into an agreement between the City of Huntsville and the Huntsville-Madison County Mental Health Center, for the continuation of providing transportation for the Adult Day Treatment Program Clients.  (Public Transit)

 

ff.    Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement between the City of Huntsville and the City of Madison for Dispatching  and Scheduling Services of Para Transit Vehicles for the MARS program.  (Public Transit)

 

gg.  Resolution authorizing the Clerk-Treasurer to invoke Progress Bank Letter of Credit No. 9000223000 for River Ridge Phase 5 Subdivision.  (City Attorney)  DELETED

 

hh. Resolution authorizing the Clerk-Treasurer to invoke Progress Bank Letter of Credit No. 9000403200 for Midtowne on the Park Phase 5 Subdivision.  (City Attorney)

 

ii.     Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter an agreement between the City of Huntsville and Pro Electric, Inc., to provide construction services for the Big Spring Park West Electrical Renovation, located at 200 Church Street. (General Services)

 

16.  LEGAL DEPARTMENT ITEMS/TRANSACTIONS.

 

a.      Vacation of Easements

 

 1.   Ordinance vacating Utility and Drainage Easements for Tract 2 and 3, Mill Run Subdivision Phase 3. (Mill Road 431)

           

 2.   Ordinance vacating Utility and Drainage Easements for Lots 38 & 39, Hawks Ridge Fifth Addition, 3955 & 3957 Hawks Way. (Almodovar)

 

 3.   Ordinance vacating Utility and Drainage Easements for Lots 8, 9 & 10, Clearwater Subdivision, Phase IV, 4721 Shortline Circle.

       (Tanner/Williams)

 

b.      Vacation of rights-of-way

 

                        None.

 

c.      Deeds for acceptance

 

                1.  Sewer, Utility & Drainage                                         Huntsville City Board of Education         

                                                                                                            Acquired 9/5/14

d.      Routine bond satisfactions

 

e.      Liquor bond mortgages.

 

None. 

 

17.  NON-ROSTER COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC.

 

18.  ADJOURN.