Revised: 12-16-14, 12:30 P.M.

AGENDA FOR THE HUNTSVILLE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

TO BE HELD DECEMBER 18, 2014 AT 6:00 P.M.

IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS

CALL TO ORDER.

1.INVOCATION.

Bob Baccus

Deacon at Mayfair Church of Christ

2.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.

3.APPROVAL OF MINUTES

a. Regular Meeting held December 4, 2014.

(Minutes Received)

4.RESOLUTIONS AND SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS.

a. Mayor.

1. Recognition of STAR 99.1/CAFY Young Citizen of the Month.

2. Recognition of Abbey Weitenbeck of Huntsville High School as Class 7A State Cross Country Champion.

3. Medal of Valor Presentation by Huntsville Fire & Rescue to Adam Dixon and Jeff LaRose.

4. C heck presentation to Huntsville Hospital Foundation Liz Hurley Fund from the Huntsville Firefighters.

5. Presentation of Employee Incentive Awards.

6. Recognition of Powerbrush donation.

b. Council.

1. Adoption and Presentation.

2. Adoption Only.

a. Resolution congratulating Pastor Mylon Burwell upon his 20 ^th Anniversary as pastor of the Mt. Zion Primitive Baptist Church.A Commemorative Banquet will be held at the Holiday Inn Huntsville-Research Park on December 19, 2014 at 7:00 p.m.(Showers)

b. Resolution commemorating the life of Bishop Kenneth L. Tate.(Culver)

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. 14-859, amending the approved Development Plan for Providence Planned Development, LUI Rating 56, to add to the permitted uses in the various transects.(Set November 6, 2014, Regular Council Meeting)(Planning)

2. Public hearing on Ordinance No. 14-861, rezoning property lying west of U.S. Highway 231 South and north of Green Cove Road from Light Industry District to Residence 2-B District (43.42 acres) and from Residence 1-B District to Residence 2-B District (25.62 acres).(Set November 6, 2014, Regular Council Meeting)(Planning)

3. Public hearing on Ordinance No. 14-863, rezoning property lying on the north side of Old Highway 431 and west of Mill Run Road from Residence 1-A District to Neighborhood Business C-1 District.(Set November 6, 2014, Regular Council Meeting)(Planning)

4. Public hearing on Ordinance No. 14-865, rezoning property lying on the south side of U.S. Highway 72 and on the east side of Moores Mill Road from Neighborhood Business C-1 District to Highway Business C-4 District.(Set November 6, 2014, Regular Council Meeting)(Planning)

5. Public hearing on Ordinance No. 14-867 zoning newly annexed property lying on the east and west sides of Mooresville Road and on the north side of Huntsville Brownsferry Road to Highway Business C-4 District.(Set November 6, 2014, Regular Council Meeting)(Planning)

6. Public hearing on Ordinance No. 14-869 zoning newly annexed property lying on the south side of Parsons Road and east of Hobbs Island Road to Residence 1 District.(Set November 6, 2014, Regular Council Meeting)(Planning)

7. 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.

1. Resolution to set a public hearing on a Resolution approving of and assenting to vacation of, and vacating, a portion of National Boulevard and Meadowbrook Drive abutting the new Grissom High School Campus.(Set January 22, 2015, Regular Council Meeting)(City Attorney)

7.COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS.

a.Communications from the Public.

b.Reports

8.HUNTSVILLE UTILITIES ITEMS.

a. Resolution authorizing approval to purchase annual Alabama One Call membership dues.(PR 10168499) (Utilities:Electric).

b. Resolution authorizing approval to purchase three natural gas detectors.(PR 10169381) (Utilities:Gas).

c. Resolution authorizing approval to purchase a current transformer (CT) analyzer.(PR 10169976) (Utilities:Electric).

d. Resolution authorizing approval to purchase a power factor test set.(PR 10169977) (Utilities:Electric).

e. Resolution authorizing approval to purchase outside professional services for digital imagery.(PR 10169779) (Utilities:Electric).

f. Resolution authorizing approval to purchase annual OnBase Software Maintenance.(PR 10169983) (Utilities:Electric).

9.BOARD APPOINTMENTS.

a. Board Appointments to be Voted on.

1. Resolution to appoint George T. Hamilton to the Advisory Commission on Accessibility, for a term to expire January 10, 2018.(Nominated December 4, 2014, Regular Council Meeting)(Showers)

2. Resolution to reappoint James R. Ledbetter to the Solid Waste Disposal Authority of the City of Huntsville, Third Director, for a term to expire January 1, 2019.(Nominated December 4, 2014, Regular Council Meeting)(Kling)

3. Resolution to reappoint Dr. Eddie Greene to the Advisory Commission on Accessibility, for a term to expire January 10, 2018.(Nominated December 4, 2014, Regular Council Meeting)(Kling)

4. Resolution to reappoint Roberta Ray to the Advisory Commission on Accessibility, for a term to expire January 10, 2018.(Nominated December 4, 2014, Regular Council Meeting)(Kling)

b. Board Appointment Nominations

1. Nomination to reappoint James L. Splawn to the Solid Waste Disposal Authority of the City of Huntsville, First Director, for a term to expire January 1, 2019.(Robinson)

2. Nomination to reappoint of H. Harold Stephens to the Special Care Facilities Financing Authority of the City of Huntsville-Redstone Village, for a term to expire November 11, 2019.(Russell)

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 Bill Kling

(Discussion of opening prayers at City Council meetings)

Councilman Richard Showers, Sr.

Councilwoman Jennie Robinson

Councilman Will Culver

Councilman Mark Russell

13.UNFINISHED BUSINESS ITEMS FOR ACTION.

a. Ordinance No. 14-930, transferring one (1) Mental Health Center Driver position to the City Public Transit Paratransit Program.(Introduced December 4, 2014, Regular Council Meeting)(Public Transit)

14.NEW BUSINESS ITEMS FOR INTRODUCTION.

a. Introduction of an ordinance concerning the annexation of land lying north of Zierdt Road and on the east and west sides of Arnett Road.(Planning)

b. Introduction of an ordinance amending Chapter 3, Article II, Subsection c, of Section 3-27, Arts and Entertainment District Ordinance, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Huntsville, Alabama, to establish the Quigley District and Entertainment District II, Meridian District.(Planning)

c. Introduction of an ordinance amending Section 2 of Ordinance No. 11-259 regarding the Beautification Board.(Landscape)

15.NEW BUSINESS ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION OR ACTION.

a. Ordinance declaring property surplus and conveying said property to Friends of 400 Foundation, Inc.(Public Transit)

b. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement between the City of Huntsville and the Huntsville-Madison County Mental Health Center to provide public transit services.(Public Transit)

c. Request authorization to advertise and fill vacant budgeted position of Public Transit Manager I, at higher than minimum salary if necessary.(Public Transit)

d. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign the plat entitled “A Resubdivision of Block 301 of the Quigley Map”.(Planning)

e. 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)

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

g. Ordinance amending Budget Ordinance No. 14-665 by changing appropriated funding for various departments and funds.(Finance)

h. Ordinance amending Budget Ordinance No. 14-665 by changing the authorized personnel strength in various department and funds.(Finance)

i. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement for Consulting Services between the City of Huntsville and Jo Somers.(Traffic Engineering)

j. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Special Employment Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Jimmy W. Wilbourn.(TrafficEngineering)

k. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement between the City of Huntsville, dba Huntsville-Madison County Emergency Management Agency, and the City of Decatur for the transfer of grant funds (4FIL).(Emergency Management)

l. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement between the City of Huntsville, dba Huntsville-Madison County Emergency Management Agency, and the City of Madison for the transfer of grant funds (4FIL).(Emergency Management)

m. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement between the City of Huntsville, dba Huntsville-Madison County Emergency Management Agency, and the City of Fort Payne for the transfer of grant funds (4FIL).(Emergency Management)

n. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement between the City of Huntsville, dba Huntsville-Madison County Emergency Management Agency, and the Marshall County Commission for the transfer of grant funds (4FIL).(Emergency Management)

o. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute Change Order No. 1 and Final to the agreement between the City of Huntsville and Jake Marshall Services, Inc., for LED lighting Conversions, located at various locations in the city.(Projects Management)

p. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement between the City of Huntsville and the low bidder, Reed Contracting Services, Inc., for Highway 72 West Traffic Improvements Project, Project No. 65-14-TI04.(Engineering)

q. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement between the City of Huntsville and the low bidder, Wiregrass Construction Company, Inc., for Downtown Gateway (Harvard Road Extension)-REBID, Option No. 1, Project No. 65-11-RD03.(Engineering)

r. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement between the City of Huntsville and Direct Communications for consulting services.(Administration)

s. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement between the City of Huntsville and FTI Consulting/C2 Group for consulting services.(Administration)

t. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute Professional Services Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Columbia Telecommunications Corporation dba CTC Technology & Energy.(Administration)

u. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Settlement Agreement among the Public Building Authority, Dawson Building Contractors, Inc., and the design parties (2WR/Holmes-Wilkins Architects, Inc., W. Michael Watson, Michael Rutland, Davis Engineering, Inc., and Gordon Davis).(City Attorney)

v. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Settlement Agreement among the Public Building Authority, Dawson Building Contractors, Inc., Zurich North America Insurance Company, and Bibler Masonry, Inc. (City Attorney)

w. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Settlement Agreement amongthe Public Building Authority, Dawson Building Contractors, Inc., Zurich North America Insurance Company, and Fibrebond Corporation.(City Attorney)

x. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Settlement Agreement between the Public Building Authority and Dawson Building Contractors, Inc. (City Attorney)

y. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute the Master Agency Appropriation Agreement between the City of Huntsville and various agencies.(City Attorney)

z. Resolution authorizing the Clerk-Treasurer to invoke CB&S Bank Letter of Credit No. 555582 for Anslee Farms Phase 1A Subdivision.(City Attorney)

aa. Request for authorization to advertise and fill vacant Equipment Technician II position, at a higher than minimum salary if necessary.(Fleet)

bb. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement between the City of Huntsville and Community Action Partnership of Huntsville/Madison and Limestone Counties, in the amount of $72,000.00, for the operation of a homeless prevention and assistance program.(Community Development)

cc. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement between the City of Huntsville and North Alabama Coalition for the Homeless, Inc. (NACH), in the amount of $10,000.00, for the operation and maintenance of the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS).(Community Development)

dd. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement between the City of Huntsville and Crisis Services of North Alabama, Inc., in the amount of $32,500.00, for the operation of an emergency shelter for victims of domestic violence and their children.(Community Development)

ee. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute Modification No. 1 to the agreement between the City of Huntsville and Crisis Services of North Alabama, Inc., for services to the homeless (domestic violence) population.(Community Development)

ff. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement between the City of Huntsville and New Futures, Inc., in the amount of $33,000, for essential and supportive services for an emergency shelter housing program for homeless families.(Community Development)

gg. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to accept $200,000 of FY 2014 State of Alabama Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) funds and assume responsibility for the total amount of local matching funds.(Community Development)

hh. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement between the City of Huntsville and Family Services Center, Inc., in the amount of $32,500, for the operation of an emergency/transitional housing program for homeless families.(Community Development)

ii. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement between the City of Huntsville and RiahRose Home for Children, in the amount of $17,000, for essential and supportive services for a 24- month emergency/transitional housing program for homeless mothers, especially teen moms.(Community Development)

jj. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Employment Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Patricia McCarter for assistance in preparing the 2015-2020 HUD Consolidated Plan Preparation and Analysis of Impediments Plan.(Community Development)

kk. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into Modification 004 to the Lease Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Bailey Cove, LLC., for office space lease contract renewal.(Police)

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.