Revised: Tuesday, January 12, 2016: 2:00 P.M.

AGENDA FOR THE HUNTSVILLE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

TO BE HELD JANUARY 14, 2016 AT 6:00 P.M.

IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS

CALL TO ORDER.

1.INVOCATION.

Reverend Bonnie McCrickard

2.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.

3.APPROVAL OF MINUTES

a. Regular Meeting held December 17, 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 Warren P. Jones upon his retirement from the Huntsville- Madison County Railroad Authority.

3. School Board Recognition Month Proclamation.

b. Council.

1. Adoption and Presentation.

a. Resolution congratulating Chuck Hagood on his retirement from the City of Huntsville after 42 years of dedicated service. (Showers)

2. Adoption Only.

a. Resolution recognizing Dr. Wright L. Lassiter, Jr., as guest speaker at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Unity Breakfast, to be held January 18, 2016, at the Von Braun Center North Hall. (Showers)

b. Resolution recognizing Reverend Mishael Elijah Miller as the guest singer at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Unity Breakfast, to be held January 18, 2016, at the Von Braun Center North Hall. (Showers)

c. Other Special Recognitions.

1. Presentations to the Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE) High School students; sponsored by the United States Department of State, Mr. Jim Powers, Local Coordinator Team Leader.(Culver)

d. Announcements.

5.BUSINESS WITH OUTSIDE LEGAL REPRESENTATION.

6.PUBLIC HEARINGS.

a. Public hearings to be held.

1. Public hearing on a resolution authorizing the City Clerk-Treasurer to assess the cost of demolishing the property located at 1615 Lucille St. NW.(Community Development)

2. 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)

3. Public hearing on a resolution authorizing the City Clerk-Treasurer to assess the cost of the boarding and securing against certain properties.(Community Development)

4. P ublic hearing on a resolution authorizing the City Clerk-Treasurer to assess the cost of demolishing property located at 2914 Eighth Avenue, SW.(Community Development)

b. Public hearings to be set.

1. Resolution to set a public hearing on an ordinance amending the City of Huntsville Air Pollution Control Rules and Regulations.(Set March 10, 2016, Regular Council Meeting) (Natural Resources)

2. Resolution to set a public hearing on an ordinance zoning newly annexed property lying east of U.S. Highway 431 South and on the west side of Goose Ridge Drive as Residence 1-A District.(Set February 25, 2016, Regular Council Meeting) (Planning)

3. Resolution to set a public hearing for suspension of Licensure for certain taxpayers.(Set January 28, 2016, Regular Council Meeting) (Clerk- Treasurer)

7.COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS.

a.Communications from the Public.

b.Reports

8.HUNTSVILLE UTILITIES ITEMS.

a. Resolution authorizing reimbursement for Huntsville Utilities for electric capital improvement expenditures, as required by IRS regulations. (Utilities: Electric).

c. Resolution authorizing the approval for purchase of outside services to repave California Street. (PR 10204461) (Utilities: Gas).

d. Introduction of an ordinance to allow the Huntsville Utilities Electric Board to lease and set rates for excess dark fiber.(Utilities: Electric)

9.BOARD APPOINTMENTS.

a. Board Appointments to be Voted on.

1. Resolution to appoint Steve Hettinger to the Solid Waste Disposal Authority of the City of Huntsville, Fourth Director, for a term to begin January 14, 2016, and expire January 12, 2020.(Nominated December 17, 2015, Regular Council Meeting)(Kling)

2. Resolution to reappoint Dr. Eddie Green to the Medical Clinic Board of Huntsville, Alabama-1973, for a term to begin January 24, 2016, and expire January 24, 2022.(Nominated December 17, 2015, Regular Council Meeting)(Kling)

3. Resolution to reappoint Ernest J. Potter, Jr., to the University of Alabama in Huntsville Public Educational Building Authority, for a term to begin January 14, 2016, and expire November 11, 2021.(Nominated December 17, 2015, Regular Council Meeting)(Kling)

b. Board Appointment Nominations

1. Nomination to reappoint Lady Shivers Tucker to the Huntsville Public Library Board for a term to begin February 10, 2016 and expire February 10, 2020.(Showers)

2. Nomination to reappoint Carter Wells to the Huntsville Public Library Board for a term to begin February 10, 2016 and expire February 10, 2020.(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. 15-951, amending Chapter 12, Article IV, Division 1, Stormwater Management, of Code of Ordinances of the City of Huntsville, Alabama.(Introduced December 17, 2015, Regular Council Meeting)(Kling)

14.NEW BUSINESS ITEMS FOR INTRODUCTION.

15.NEW BUSINESS ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION OR ACTION.

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

b. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with low bidders meeting specifications as outlined in the attached Summary of Bids for Acceptance.(Finance)

c. Ordinance amending Budget Ordinance 15-642 by changing the authorized strength of personnel in various departments.(Finance)

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

e. Resolution approving the travel expense reports.(Finance)

f. Resolution declaring the City’s intent to be reimbursed for the cost of certain capital improvements from the proceeds of general obligation warrants.(Finance)

g. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign the plat “North Huntsville Industrial Park, Phase 5, Resubdivision of a Portion of Tract 1”.(Planning)

h. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Huntsville and Smart Growth America, pertaining to the award of a grant to be utilized for the completion of a technical assistance workshop which will aid the City of Huntsville in the implementation of smart growth strategies at the local and regional level.(Planning)

i. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to apply for and execute an FY 2016 – FY 2017 EPA Air Grant, in an amount up to $200,000 in federal funding to support the City’s Air Pollution Control Program.(Natural Resources)

j. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Special Employee Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Debra Hopson.(Natural Resources)

k. Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to execute Modification No. 1 to the Consulting Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Schrimsher Company, as adopted and approved by the Huntsville City Council, pursuant to Resolution No. 15-121.(Administration)

l. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into the Third Amendment to Real Estate Purchase Option Agreement between the City of Huntsville, the Industrial Development Board of the City of Huntsville, and Belle Mina Farm, LTD, previously identified as Sewell Family Limited Partnership. (Urban Development)

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

n. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to apply for a grant with the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) regarding the FY 2015 AFG Assistance to Firefighters grant program. (Fire & Rescue) DELETED

o. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a lease agreement between the City of Huntsville and the Green Mountain Volunteer Fire Department for the lease of a fire truck.(Fire & Rescue)

p. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Special Employee Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Sonya B. Atchley.(Parks & Recreation)

q. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement between the City of Huntsville and OMI, Inc., for Construction Materials Testing for Greenbrier Parkway, Phase II-A, Combining Phase II with TIF Portion of Phase III-B, Project No. 71-16-RD02.(Engineering)

r. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Special Employee Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Marty R. Calvert.(Engineering)

s. Request for authorization to advertise and fill position of Secretary II, Grade 10, and to fill at a step higher than minimum, within the pay grade if necessary.(Engineering)

t. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement between the City of Huntsville and 4Site, Inc., for Engineering Design Services for Benaroya Lane Extension, Project No. 71-16-TI03.(Engineering)

u. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement between the City of Huntsville and the low bidder, Reed Contracting Services, Inc., for Periodic Bid for Asphalt Projects-2016, Project No. 71-16-SP12.(Public Works)

v. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement between the City of Huntsville and Garver, L.L.C.,for2016 On-Call Surveying Services, Project No. 71-16-SP21.(Water Pollution Control)

w. Request for authorization to advertise and fill two (2), potentially seven (7), Equipment Operator I positions.(Public Works)

x. Request for authorization to advertise and fill four (4) Public Services Skilled Worker positions.(Public Works)

y. Request for authorization to advertise and fill five (5), potentially nine (9), Public Services Workers positions.(Public Works)

z. Resolution authorizing the City Attorney to settle the claim of Jerrica Thompson.(City Attorney)

aa. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Funding Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Lenox Park, L.P., for HOME. (Community Development)

bb. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute Modification No. 3 to the agreement between the City of Huntsville and Family Services Center, Inc., for Home Investment Partnership funds. (Community Development)

cc. Request for authorization to advertise and fill (1) one position of Civil Engineer II, and to fill at a higher rate than minimum salary if necessary.(General Services)

dd. Request for authorization to advertise and fill (1) one position of General Services Facilities Worker, and to fill at a higher rate than minimum salary if necessary.(General Services)

ee. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter an agreement between the City of Huntsville and Dunlap Contracting for Construction Services, for the Big Spring Park East Phase II.(General Services)

ff. Request for authorization to advertise and fill vacant Equipment Technician II position, in the Fleet Services Division, at higher than minimum salary if necessary.(Fleet)

gg. Request for authorization to advertise and fill vacant Equipment Service Worker position in the Fleet Services Division, at higher than minimum salary if necessary.(Fleet)

hh. Resolution authorizing the Huntsville-Madison County Railroad Authority to obtain a loan from First National Bank of Pulaski.  (Administration)

16.LEGAL DEPARTMENT ITEMS/TRANSACTIONS.

a. Vacation of Easements

1. Ordinance vacating a portion of a Utility and Drainage Easement for property located in Cambridge Subdivision along Zierdt Road. (Mungo Homes)

b. Vacation of rights-of-way

None.

c. Deeds for acceptance

OLD MADISON PIKE IMPROVEMENTS

1.Tract 1Chinese Christian Church of Madison

Acquired 6/13/2013

2.Tract 2Imao and Suing L. Chen

Acquired 6/20/2013

3.Tract 4UAH Foundation

Acquired 5/13/2013

4.Tract 5Madison Academy

Acquired 3/12/2013

GOOSE CREEK SEWER

5.Tract 1Charlie L. King

Acquired 1/21/2014

6.Tract 2Goose Creek Land, LLC

Acquired 7/3/2013

7.Lift StationGoose Creek Land, LLC

Acquired 5/16/2013

8..374 AcresWright Land Holding Company

Acquired 5/23/2013

9.Tract 3Alabama Concrete Company, Inc.

Acquired 11/4/2013

DAN TIBBS ROAD SANITARY SEWER

10.Tract 3Lacey, et al

Acquired 11/8/2013

11.Tract 5Nooredein Latifi

Acquired 11/4/2013

COUNTY LINE SANITARY SEWER, PHASE VI

12.Tract 2Lyvonne H. Farmer Living Trust

Acquired 6/27/2013

13.Tract 3JC Roadrunner Properties, LLC

Acquired 7/17/2013

14.Tract 4Triple A Properties, LLC

Acquired 3/21/2013

15.Tract 6Patricia Ryan

Acquired 9/16/2013

16.QuitclaimDeford, Ltd and Hylis, Inc.

Acquired 6/27/2013

BURGREEN ROAD SANITARY SEWER

17.Un-numbered TractElephants R US, LLC

Acquired 6/7/2013

PARKHILL LANE SEWER

18.Easements 1 & 2Sahu Family Limited Partnership

Acquired 11/4/2013

WINCHESTER ROAD SANITARY SEWER

19.Martin TractCarter Williams Martin Irrevocable Family Trust

And Carter and Linda Martin

Acquired 1/21/2014

WARE PARK SEWER

20. Tract 1NSH Corporation

Acquired 4/22/2014

COUNTY LINE & I-565 FORCEMAIN RELOCATION

21.Tract 1Donald Spencer, Patricia Ryan and Estate of

Donald Spencer

Acquired 5/13/2014

22.Tract 2Pryor Company, Inc.

Acquired 4/24/2014

23.Tract 3M. Gay Jefferys

Acquired 3/17/2014

24.Tract 4Huntsville-Madison County Airport Authority

Acquired 12/15/2014

RODGERS DRIVE DRAINAGE

25.Tract 3William and Kimberly Evans

Acquired 6/25/2013

DALLAS RIDGE PROJECT

26. Lot 2Dallas Hunt, LLC

Acquired 8/29/2013

ROSALIE RIDGE DRAINAGE

27.Minyard TractJames and Jimmie Minyard

Acquired 10/4/2013

28.Reynolds TractJewell T. Reynolds

Acquired 7/3/2013

RUMSON ROAD DRAINAGE

29.Gordon TractJulia A. Gordon

Acquired 2/6/2014

30.Hereford TractJohn and Martha Hereford

Acquired 2/6/2014

CRYSTAL DRIVE/RICHLAND PARK DRAINAGE

31. Brock TractRonald C. Brock

Acquired 1/30/2014

ACORN DRIVE DRAINAGE

32. MMM TractMMM Properties, LLC

Acquired 12/20/2013

DUNSMORE STREET DRAINAGE

33.Moore TractRenee and Matthew Moore

Acquired 12/15/2014

ISABELLE CIRCLE DRAINAGE

34. Lane TractHarvey and Tana Lane

Acquired 9/9/2014

DRAKE AVENUE DRAINAGE

35. Adams TractEdward and Wanda Adams

Acquired 3/21/2013

RESEARCH PARK STORMWATER IMPROVEMENTS

36.Tract 1IMI Huntsville, LLC

Acquired 5/3/2013

WESTERN MADISON COUNTY STREETSCAPE

37.Slyman TractDavid J. Slyman, Jr., and Todd J. Slyman

Acquired 3/20/2013

RESEARCH PARK IMPROVEMENTS

38.Tract 1 Attitude, LLC

Acquired 4/25/2014

39.Tract 2Attitude, LLC

Acquired 11/19/2014

40.Tract 3Attitude, LLC

Acquired 11/19/2014

41.Amerigas TractAmerigas Propane, LP

Acquired 11/6/2014

CLOPTON STREET PARK

42. White TractCharles E. White

Acquired 9/25/2013

d. Routine bond satisfactions

None.

e. Liquor bond mortgages.

None.

17.NON-ROSTER COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC.

18.ADJOURN.