Revised: 04-09-13, 2:00 p.m.

    AGENDA FOR THE HUNTSVILLE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

    TO BE HELD APRIL 11, 2013 AT 6:00 P.M.

    IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS

    CALL TO ORDER.

    1.INVOCATION.

    Pastor Bob Somerville

    Director of Awareness Ministry

    2.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.

    Boy Scout Troop 340, South Huntsville

    Sponsor:Knights of Columbus, Council 11672

    Senior Patrol Leader, Travis Redfield

    Asst. Senior Patrol Leader, David Brashier

    3.APPROVAL OF MINUTES

    a. Regular Meeting held March 28, 2013.

    (Minutes Received)

    4.RESOLUTIONS AND SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS.

    a. Mayor.

    1. Recognition of the Madison Academy Boys Basketball Team for winning the Class 3A Boy’s State Basketball Championship

    2. Proclamation declaring the month of April as Donate Life Month.

    3. Recognition of Krystle Johnson- Class 6A Girls State Basketball Coach of the Year.

    4. Presentation to the Volunteer Teams for Prepare and Respond( PAR) efforts.

    b.Council.

    1. Adoption and Presentation.

    a. Resolution recognizing the Nexus Energy Center located on Old Madison Pike for their contributions to the c ity since its inception on January 10, 2010, teaching and training businesses and citizens the importance and economics of clean energy application.(Culver)

    2.Adoption Only.

    a. Resolution congratulating Ms. Maxine O. Townsend, upon her retirement after 42 years of Federal service. (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.

    1. Resolution to set a Public Hearing (May 23, 2013) on an ordinance to amend ARTICLE 75 – ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE ESTABLISHMENT REGULATIONS, by amending Section 75.1 – Definitions, and Section 75.3 – Permitted Establishments by Districts; by renumbering Section 75.6 – Severability; and by adding new 75.6 – Brewpub Areas; to amend current local regulations to coincide with recently adopted state regulations concerning brewpubs.(Planning)

    7.COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS.

    a. Communications from the Public.

    b. Reports

    8.HUNTSVILLE UTILITIES ITEMS.

    a. Resolution authorizing the consulting services for network security assessment. (PR10114248) (Utilities:Electric)

    b. Introduction of an ordinance revising Ordinance No. 95-305 Sec. 26-632 to allow water billing adjustments for undetected leaks to be based upon the customer’s average monthly usage, with usage above the monthly average being billed at the lowest residential water rate.(Utilities:Water)

    9.BOARD APPOINTMENTS.

    a. Board Appointments to be Voted on.

    1. Resolution to appoint Beth Martin to The Health Care Authority of the City of Huntsville for a term to expire April 12, 2019. (Nominated March 28, 2013 Regular Council Meeting) (Showers)

    2. Resolution to reappoint Sally Warden to The Health Care Authority of the City of Huntsville for a term to expire April 12, 2019. (Nominated March 28, 2013 Regular Council Meeting) (Olshefski)

    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 John Olshefski

    Councilman Will Culver

    Councilman Bill Kling

    Councilman Mark Russell

    13.UNFINISHED BUSINESS ITEMS FOR ACTION.

    14.NEW BUSINESS ITEMS FOR INTRODUCTION.

    a. Introduction of an Ordinance concerning the repeal of Ordinance No. 09-231, adopted April 23, 2009, which amended the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Huntsville.(Planning)

    b. Introduction of an Ordinance concerning the annexation of land lying on the east side of U.S. Highway 231/431 North and on the north side of Countess Road.(Planning)

    c. Introduction of an ordinance to amend Subsection 8.19 of the City of Huntsville Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual adopted by Ordinance No. 04-315 regarding Longevity Pay benefits.  (Showers)

    15.NEW BUSINESS ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION OR ACTION.

    a. Resolution authorizing an Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Roark Phillips Chainsaw Carving for Earth Day events at Hays Nature Preserve April 20, 2013.(Landscape Management)

    b. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Revocable License Agreement between the City of Huntsville and the Huntsville/Madison County Convention and Visitors Bureau for the Lucky Duck Trail.(Landscape Management)

    c. Resolution authorizing a Lease Agreement between the City of Huntsville, Alabama, and Norfolk Southern Railway Company.(Landscape Management)

    d. Ordinance to amend Budget Ordinance No. 12-768, by changing the authorized personnel strength within the various departments. (Finance)

    e. Ordinance to amend Budget Ordinance No. 12-768, by changing appropriated funding within various departments and funds.  (Finance)

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

    g. Resolution to classify the fund balance of the General Fund consistent with the requirements of state law, City ordinances and resolutions, and accounting standards, as of October 1, 2012. (Finance)

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

    i. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the low bidder, Jordan Excavating, Inc. for Burgreen Road Sanitary Sewer Extension, Project No. 65-11-SS05.(Engineering)

    j. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Brown and Caldwell for Engineering Hydrologic and Hydraulic Modeling Services and Letter of Map Revision (LOMR) Submittal for Research Park Stormwater Improvements, Project No. 65-13-DR01.(Engineering)

    k. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with Christopher Professional Enterprises, Inc. for Martin Road Improvements on Redstone Arsenal (Electrical Relocation Phase), Project No. 65-10-RD09, by Change Order No. 1.(Engineering)

    l. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Johnson & Associates Consulting Engineers, L.L.C., for Utility Easement Acquisition for Church Street & Pratt Avenue Widening & Realignment, Phase I, State Project No. STPHV-4500(200) & COH Project No. 65-01-RD05. (Engineering)

    m. Request for approval to advertise and fill one (1) GIS Analyst position, Grade 15, for GIS Division.(Planning)

    n. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Special Employee Agreement between the City of Huntsville and James M. Bush.(Planning)

    o. Resolution authorizing an Agreement for Utility Work between the State of Alabama and the City of Huntsville, Alabama, regarding Project STPHV-4500; Project Reference Number 100059924; Widening and realignment of Church Street (Phase I) from Monroe Street to Oakwood Avenue and realignment of Pratt Avenue including bridge replacement at Pinhook Creek (BIN# 008439) in the City of Huntsville.(Planning)

    p. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Consulting Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Ralph Allen as a consultant for the Historic Preservation Commission.(Planning)

    q. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Option Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Kate McDonnell Downing, Corra McDonnell McKnight.  (City Attorney)

    r. Resolution authorizing the Clerk Treasurer to invoke PNC Bank Letter of Credit No. 18799584 for Nickel Creek Phase 1 at River Landing Subdivision.(City Attorney)

    s. Resolution authorizing the Clerk Treasurer to invoke National Bank of Commerce Letter of Credit No. 400810400 for Nickel Creek Phase 2 at River Landing Subdivision.(City Attorney)

    t. Resolution authorizing the Clerk Treasurer to invoke National Bank of Commerce Letter of Credit No. 400811600 for The Willows Phase 2 at River Landing Subdivision.(City Attorney)

    u. Resolution authorizing the Clerk Treasurer to invoke National Bank of Commerce Letter of Credit No. 400812800 for The Willows Phase 1 at River Landing Subdivision.(City Attorney)

    v. Resolution authorizing the Clerk Treasurer to invoke National Bank of Commerce Letter of Credit No. 400814000 for The Willows Phase 2 at River Landing Subdivision.(City Attorney)

    w. Resolution authorizing the Clerk Treasurer to invoke BB&T Bank Letter of Credit No. 964168418700001 for Jones Farm Park.(City Attorney)

    x. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agency Appropriation Agreement between Downtown Huntsville, Inc., and the City of Huntsville.(Administration)

    y. Resolution declaring certain property as surplus and to be donated to UA Huntsville.(Parking and Public Transit)

    z. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Agreement with North Alabama Medical Reserve Corps.(Emergency Management)

    aa. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement with Central VFD for the transfer of grant funds.(Emergency Management)

    bb. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to accept a grant from the Alabama Department of Homeland Security (OMRS).(Emergency Management)

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

    dd. Request for authorization to advertise and fill the position of Water Pollution Control Facilities Technician, Grade 13, at higher than minimum if necessary.(Water Pollution Control)

    ee. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Ground Lease between The City of Huntsville and The Huntsville City Board of Education.(Administration)

    16.LEGAL DEPARTMENT ITEMS/TRANSACTIONS.

    a. Vacation of Easements

    1. Resolution authorizing the vacation of a portion of a 5-foot Utility and Drainage Easement, Lot 2, Block 4, Gwyn Home Sites Addition. (2602 Alabama Street: Mullins)

    2. Resolution authorizing the vacation of a portion of Utility and Drainage Easements, Lot 1-A, Bob Wallace Industrial Park, Plat Book 32, Page 60. (2800 10 th Avenue:McLain Properties)

    b. Vacation of rights-of-way

    1. Resolution authorizing the vacation of a portion of Right-of-Way for Lots 4 & 5, Twickenham Square.(Twickenham Square Venture:Pelham Avenue)

    2. Ordinance vacating a portion of Right-of-Way for Lots 4 & 5, Twickenham Square.(Twickenham Square Venture:Pelham Avenue)

    c. Deeds for acceptance

    None.

    d. Routine bond satisfactions

    None.

    e. Liquor bond mortgages.

    None.

    17.NON-ROSTER COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC.

    18.ADJOURN.

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