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    Revised: 08-20-13, 2:00 p.m.

    AGENDA FOR THE HUNTSVILLE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

    TO BE HELD AUGUST 22, 2013 AT 6:00 P.M.

    IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS

    CALL TO ORDER.

    1.INVOCATION.

    Reverend Franklyn Graves Broyles, Jr.

    Minister of Church and Community

    Faith Presbyterian Church

    2.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.

    3.APPROVAL OF MINUTES

    a. Regular Meeting held August 8, 2013.

    (Minutes Received)

    4.RESOLUTIONS AND SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS.

    a. Mayor.

    1. Recognition of the Patriot League as Intermediate Division State

    Champions.

    2.Recognition of Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month.

    b. Council.

    1. Adoption and Presentation.

    a. Resolution recognizing September as Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month.(Showers)

    2. Adoption Only.

    a. Resolution in recognition of the Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University Athletic Hall of Fame’s 22 nd Induction Ceremony and Banquet, to be held on September 6, 2013, at the Ernest Knight Center.(Showers)

    b. Resolution celebrating the life and legacy of Lakeside United Methodist pioneer Dr. Hayward O. Handy, to be held on August 24, 2013, at the Lakeside United Methodist Church. (Showers)

    c. Resolution celebrating the life and legacy of Lakeside United Methodist pioneer Mr. Isaac Walter Rooks, to be held on August 24, 2013, at the Lakeside United Methodist Church (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. 13-508, concerning the zoning of newly annexed property lying on the west side of Williams & Broad Drive and north of Dug Hill Road to Residence 1 District.(Set July 11, 2013, Regular Council Meeting)(Planning)

    2. Public hearing on Ordinance No. 13-510, concerning the zoning of newly annexed property lying on the south side of Knotty Walls Road and west of Old Big Cove Road to Residence 1-B District.(Set July 11, 2013, Regular Council Meeting)(Planning)

    3. Public hearing on Ordinance No. 13-512, concerning the zoning of newly annexed property lying on the east side of Adonis Road and east of Old Big Cove Road to Residence 1-A District.(Set July 11, 2013, Regular Council Meeting)(Planning)

    4. Public hearing on Ordinance No. 13-514, concerning the zoning of newly annexed property lying west of U.S. Highway 431 South and on the north side of Deaton Road to Residence 1-A District.(Set July 11, 2013, Regular Council Meeting)(Planning)

    5. 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 the approval to purchase cellular services for cell phones and data plans for tablets and/or air cards.(PR#10126340) (Utilities:Electric)

    b. Resolution authorizing the approval to install 6,700’ of 12” and 2,300’ of 8” water main, valves, and fire hydrants to serve the new Meadows Subdivision. (Project #NRS-09090006.W.MN)(Utilities:Water)

    c. Resolution authorizing the approval to install 2,300’ of24” water transmission main, valves, and fire hydrants to serve the new

    Meadows Subdivision. Project #NRS-09090006-W.OF) (Utilities:Water)

    9.BOARD APPOINTMENTS.

    a. Board Appointments to be Voted on.

    1. Resolution to reappoint Bryan Pogue to the Housing Board of Adjustments and Appeals for a term to expire August 22, 2018.(Nominated August 8, 2013, Regular Council Meeting)(Kling)

    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 John Olshefski

    Councilman Richard Showers, Sr.

    Councilman Will Culver

    Councilman Bill Kling

    Councilman Mark Russell

    13.UNFINISHED BUSINESS ITEMS FOR ACTION.

    a. Ordinance No. 13-588 concerning the annexation of land lying on the east side of Williams & Broad Drive and north of Dug Hill Road.(Introduced August 8, 2013, Regular Council Meeting)(Planning)

    14.NEW BUSINESS ITEMS FOR INTRODUCTION.

    a. Introduction of an Ordinance to adopt the City of Huntsville annual budget for Fiscal year 2014 beginning October 1, 2013. (Administration)

    b. Introduction of a Resolution to approve the City of Huntsville Capital Improvement Plan for Fiscal Years 2014 – 2023. (Administration)

    15.NEW BUSINESS ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION OR ACTION.

    a. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Sub-Lease Agreement between Our Place, Inc., and the City of Huntsville.(Parks & Recreation)

    b. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Huntsville and Huntsville City Board of Education to provide parking for Huntsville High School at Mayfair Park.(Parks and Recreation)

    c. Request for authorization to advertise and fill the position of License and Permit Clerk.(Inspection)

    d. 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)

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

    f. Request for authorization to advertise and fill the position of Senior Environmental Management Specialist, Grade 17, at a higher rate than minimum salary if necessary.(Natural Resources)

    g. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with Reed Contracting Services, Inc., for U. S. Highway 72 Improvements east of Nance Road, Project No. 65-13-TI01, by Change Order No. 1.(Engineering)

    h. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with CRISP Communications, L.L.C., to accept the assignment of contracts owned by Akins Crisp Public Strategies, Inc., as of July 1, 2013.(Engineering)

    i. Resolution requesting modification no. 1 to the Agreement with RouteMatch Software Inc., dated 06/28/2007, for Mobile Tablet Application provisions.(Public Transit)

    j. Resolution authorizing the Clerk-Treasurer to invoke Regions Bank Letter of Credit No. 55106025.(City Attorney)

    k. Resolution authorizing the City Attorney to settle the claim of Michelle Brazelton, Claim Number FY13-110.(City Attorney)

    l. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement to Purchase between the City of Huntsville and Danny Young.(City Attorney)

    m. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement to Purchase Property between the City of Huntsville and Dallas Hunt, LLC.(Planning)

    n. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with the Administrative Director of Courts and the City of Huntsville Municipal Court for the Court Referral Officer.(Municipal Court)

    o. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Special Employee Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Brenda M. Martin .(Administration) DELETED

    p. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into Modification No. 1 to the Agreement between the City of Huntsville and John S. Hamilton, as adopted by Resolution No. 13-578 on July 25, 2013.( Administration)

    q. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Development Agreement with GBT Realty Corporation for the development of the John Hunt Commercial Property. (Administration) DELETED

    r. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agency Appropriation Agreement between the City of Huntsville and The Huntsville Sports Commission.(Administration)

    16.LEGAL DEPARTMENT ITEMS/TRANSACTIONS

    a. Vacation of Easements

    1. Ordinance authorizing the vacation of a Buffer of Screen Planting and 10-foot Utility and Drainage Easement, Lots 33 & 34, The Sanctuary at River Ridge Phase 2 Subdivision.(Northbrook:Old Big Cove Road)

    b. Vacation of rights-of-way

    1.a. Resolution consenting to the vacation of a portion of Carl T. Jones right-of-way Valley Bend East at Jones Valley Phase 2.

    1.b. Ordinance authorizing the vacation of a portion of Carl T. Jones right-of-way Valley Bend East at Jones Valley Phase 2.

    c. Deeds for acceptance

    Valley Bend East at Jones Valley

    1. RBJ Bailey Plaza, LLC

    Acquired 8/14/2013

    d. Routine bond satisfactions

    None.

    e. Liquor bond mortgages.

    None.

    17.NON-ROSTER COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC.

    18.ADJOURN.

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