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Revised: Tuesday, November 3, 2015, 2:00 p.m.
AGENDA
FOR THE
TO BE HELD NOVEMBER 5, 2015 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 October 22, 2015.
(Minutes Received)
4.RESOLUTIONS AND SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS.
a. Mayor.
1. Presentation of STAR 99.1/CAFY Young Citizen of the Month.
2. Recognition of the Team Redstone Army Ten-Miler Team.
b. Council.
1. Adoption and Presentation.
2. Adoption Only.
a. Resolution honoring Kenneth Anderson for his years of service in the community and his 25 years on the radio, with a celebration to be held November 7, 2015, at the First Seventh-Day Adventist Church. (Culver)
3. Other Special Recognitions.
4. Announcements.
5.BUSINESS WITH OUTSIDE LEGAL REPRESENTATION.
6.PUBLIC HEARINGS.
a. Public hearings to be held.
1. Public hearing regarding a private subdivision, Sanders Hill Phase 2 at McMullen Cove.(Planning)
b. Public hearings to be set.
1. Resolution setting a public hearing on an ordinance rezoning property lying east of U.S. Highway 431 South and on the south side of Caldwell Lane from Residence 1-A District to Residence 1-B District.(Set December 17, 2015, Regular Council Meeting)(Planning)
2. Resolution setting a public hearing on an ordinance zoning newly annexed property lying north of Caldwell Lane and on the east side of Drake Road as Residence 1-A District.(Set December 17, 2015, Regular Council Meeting)(Planning)
3. Resolution setting a public hearing on an ordinance zoning newly annexed property lying on the east side of U.S. Highway 231-431 north and on the north and south sides of George Chapman Drive as Highway Business C-4 District.(Set December 17, 2015, Regular Council Meeting)(Planning)
7.COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS.
a.Communications from the Public.
b.Reports
8.HUNTSVILLE UTILITIES ITEMS.
a. Resolution authorizing approval for the replacement of gas main in Winchester Road (WBS MIG-WINCHESTER)(Utilities:Gas)
9.BOARD APPOINTMENTS.
a. Board Appointments to be Voted on.
1. Resolution reappointing Dr. Robert Chappell to the Special Care Facilities Financing Authority of the City of Huntsville, Redstone Village, for a term to begin November 9, 2015, and expire November 8, 2021.(Nominated October 22, 2015, Regular Council Meeting)(Russell)
2. Resolution reappointing Charles “Gig” Robinson to the Educational Building Authority of the City of Huntsville, Randolph School, for a term to begin November 10, 2015, and expire November 10, 2021.(Nominated October 22, 2015, Regular Council Meeting)(Russell)
3. Resolution reappointing Jim Daniel to the Huntsville Tennis Center Board of Control, for a term to begin November 28, 2015, and expire November 28, 2018.(Nominated October 22, 2015, Regular Council Meeting)(Russell)
4. Resolution reappointing Dorothy Davidson to the Museum Board of the City of Huntsville, for a term to begin November 5, 2015, and expire October 8, 2021.(Nominated October 22, 2015, Regular Council Meeting)(Robinson)
5. Resolution reappointing John Wynn to the Museum Board of the City of Huntsville, for a term to begin November 5, 2015, and expire October 8, 2021.(Nominated October 22, 2015, Regular Council Meeting)(Robinson)
b. Board Appointment Nominations
1. Nomination of Dr. Barbara Jones for reappointment to the Public Building Authority of the City of Huntsville, for a term to begin December 14, 2015, and expire December 14, 2021. (Showers)
2. Nomination of Gwendolyn Ragland for reappointment to the Community Development Citizens Advisory Council for a term to begin November 19, 2015, and expire February 14, 2018. (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. 15-805, amending Section 8.19, Longevity Pay, of Ordinance No. 04-315, Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual.(Introduced October 22, 2015, RegularCouncil Meeting)(Human Resources)
14.NEW BUSINESS ITEMS FOR INTRODUCTION.
a. Introduction of an ordinance annexing land lying east of U.S. Highway 431 South and on the west side of Goose Ridge Drive.(Planning)
b. Introduction of an ordinance amending Section 18, Drug and Alcohol Policy, of Ordinance 04-315, Personnel Policies and Procedures, in order to comply with the Department of Transportation Regulations. (Human Resources)
15.NEW BUSINESS ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION OR ACTION.
a. Request for authorization to advertise and full one (1) Community Services Worker Supervisor position.(Landscape Management)
b. Request for authorization to advertise and fill one (1) General Clerk II position.(Landscape Management)
c. Ordinance to declare surplus equipment identified in Exhibit “A” as surplus and dispose of per the agreement with Fowler Auction.(General Services)
d. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement between the City of Huntsville and Thycon Construction Company for Construction Services for the Huntsville Depot Museum, located at 404 Madison Street, Huntsville, Alabama 35801.(General Services)
e. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement between the City of Huntsville and Croy Engineering, LLC, for Engineering Services for the new Huntsville Police Department Firing Range.(General Services)
f. 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)
g. Ordinance amending Budget Ordinance No. 14-665 by changing appropriated funding for various departments and funds.(Finance)
h. Resolution approving travel expense reports.(Finance)
i. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter a Special Employee Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Carlos L. Bowden. (Finance)
j. Ordinance to amend Budget Ordinance No. 15-642 by changing the authorized personnel strength in the various departments and funds.(Finance)
k. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 1 between the State of Alabama and the City of Huntsville regarding Preliminary Engineering, Right- of-Way Acquisition, Utility and Construction.(Planning)
l. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement regarding the transportation planning process for the Huntsville Urbanized Area.(Planning)
m. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Revocable License Agreement between the City of Huntsville and U.G. White Hardware, LLC.(Planning)
n. Resolution authorizing the City Attorney to settle the claim of Marie Eslick.(City Attorney)
o. Resolution authorizing the City Clerk-Treasurer to invoke Progress Bank Letter of Credit No. 9000282700 for Midtowne on the Park Phase 4 Subdivision. (City Attorney)
p. Resolution authorizing the City Clerk-Treasurer to invoke Travelers Surety Bond Letter of Credit No. BE0931542 for Stonemark Subdivision. (City Attorney)
q. Resolution authorizing the City Clerk-Treasurer to invoke CB&S Bank Letter of Credit No. 555579 for Anslee Farms Phase 1-A Subdivision. (City Attorney)
r. Resolution authorizing the City Clerk-Treasurer to invoke BancorpSouth Letter of Credit No. 362000832393 for Coventry Phase 2 at McMullen Cove Subdivision. (City Attorney)
s. Resolution authorizing the City Clerk-Treasurer to invoke BancorpSouth Letter of Credit No. 367000581608 for Little Mountain Subdivision Phase II. (City Attorney)
t. Resolution authorizing the City Clerk-Treasurer to invoke BancorpSouth Letter of Credit No. 362000515942 for Magnolia Village at Lake Forest Subdivision. (City Attorney)
u. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute Modification No. 23 to the Supplemental Development Agreement, TIF5, Series 2010-B, to the Annexation and Development Agreement between the City of Huntsville and LW Redstone Company, LLC. (City Attorney)
v. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Lease Agreement between U.G. White Hardware, LLC, and the City of Huntsville, for the Lease of Office Space at 115 East Clinton Avenue, Huntsville, Alabama. (Administration)
w. Ordinance declaring property at Stokes Street and Hall Avenue as surplus and no longer needed for a municipal purpose and conveying it to Gary W. Kinney. (Engineering)
x. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement between the City of Huntsville and Christopher Contractors, Inc., to accept assignment of the contract owned by Christopher Professional Enterprises, Inc. as of January 20, 2015 – Res. No. 14-192.(Engineering)
y. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement between the City of Huntsville and Littlejohn Engineering Associates, Inc., for Engineering Design Services for Chase Farm Industrial Access Road Extension and Improvements, Project No. 71-16-RD01. (Engineering)
z. Approval to advertise and fill position of Traffic Improvements Projects Manager, Pay Grade 18, and to fill position at steps higher than minimum within the pay grade if necessary.(Traffic Engineering)
aa. Ordinance declaring 18 unusable Traffic Sign Posts as surplus and donating them to Lowe’s Home Improvement Warehouse.(Traffic Engineering)
bb. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement between the City of Huntsville and Intergraph Corporation to renew the annual maintenance and support for ILEADS.(ITS)
cc. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a License Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Downtown Huntsville, Inc.(Parks and Recreation)
dd. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a License Agreement between the City of Huntsville and the Museum Board of the City of Huntsville.(Parks and Recreation )
ee. Resolution authorizing the City Attorney to seek a forfeiture of the surety bond issued by Platte River Insurance Company.(City Attorney)
ff. Resolution authorizing the City Attorney to seek a forfeiture of the surety bond issued by Platte River Insurance Company. (City Attorney)
16.LEGAL DEPARTMENT ITEMS/TRANSACTIONS.
a. Vacation of Easements
1. Ordinance authorizing the vacation of Utility and Drainage Easements for Tract B, Midtowne Phase 2, Midtowne Lane.
2. Ordinance authorizing the vacation of Utility and Drainage Easements for Watercress Phase 2A.
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.