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Revised: Tuesday, June 21, 2016, 2:00 p.m.
AGENDA FOR THE HUNTSVILLE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
TO BE HELD JUNE 23, 2016, 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 June 9, 2016.(Minutes Received)
b. Special Session held June 14, 2016.(Minutes Received)
4.RESOLUTIONS AND SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS.
a. Mayor.
b. Council.
1. Adoption and Presentation.
2. Adoption Only.
a. Resolution congratulating the RiahRose Home for Children, Incorporated on being honored for its untiring service to the community during the Rho Eta Lambda Education Foundation 15 th Annual Thurgood Marshall Oratorical Luncheon, to be held at the Four Points Sheraton on June 26, 2016. (Showers)
b. Resolution congratulating Ernest Eugene Rogers on the celebration of his milestone 100 th year of life, to be held at the Oakwood Adventist Academy Multi-Education Center on June 25, 2016. (Showers)
c. Resolution recognizing the Robinson Family on holding the 2016 Arthur and Pearl Robinson Family Reunion, to be held in Huntsville, Alabama from July 7-10, 2016. (Showers)
d. Resolution recognizing the Scruggs, Hawk, Readus , and Russell Family Reunion, to be held in Washington, D.C. July 1-5, 2016. (Showers)
e. Resolution congratulating Dr. Eurydice Osterman on her retirement from Oakwood University after 35 years of dedicated service, with a celebration to be held at the Oakwood University Church on July 10, 2016. (Showers)
f. Resolution commemorating the life of Ronald Gene Childress, Jr. Funeral services will be held at Union Chapel M.B. Church on June 25, 2016. (Showers & Culver)
c. Other Special Recognitions.
1. Recognition of William Hall Bridges, Honorary Council Member for a Night. (Kling)
d. Announcements.
5.BUSINESS WITH OUTSIDE LEGAL REPRESENTATION.
6.PUBLIC HEARINGS.
a. Public hearings to be held.
1. Public hearing on Ordinance No. 16-312, zoning newly annexed property lying on the west side of Old Monrovia Road and north of
Wayne Road to Residence 2-A District.(Set May 12, 2016, Regular Council Meeting) (Planning)
2. Public hearing on Ordinance No. 16-314, zoning newly annexed property lying on the east side of Forrest Hills Drive and south of Dug
Hill Road to Residence 1 District.(Set May 12, 2016, Regular Council Meeting) (Planning)
3. Public hearing on Ordinance No. 16-316, rezoning property lying on the south side of Redstone Road and on the east and west sides of
Hobbs Road from Highway Business C-4 District to Residence 2 District and Residence 2-B District. (Set May 12, 2016, Regular
Council Meeting) (Planning)
4. Public hearing on Ordinance No. 16-318, amending Article 72, Sign Control Regulations, Section 72.4, Permitted Signs by Districts, by
amending subsections 72.4.2(1) and 72.4.8(6), to update signage regulations concerning Research Park and Research Park West
Districts.(Set May 12, 2016, Regular Council Meeting) (Planning)
5. Public hearing for suspension of licensure for certain taxpayer.(Set June 9, 2016, Regular Council Meeting) (Clerk-Treasurer)
6. Public hearing for suspension of licensure for certain taxpayers.(Set June 9, 2016, Regular Council Meeting) (Clerk-Treasurer)
7. Public hearing on a Resolution authorizing the City Clerk-Treasurer to assess the boarding and securing against certain properties.(Community Development)
8. Public hearing on a Resolution authorizing the City Clerk-Treasurer to assess the cutting and removing of grass and weeds against certainproperties.(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 three new inspector trucks.(PR 10219020) (Utilities:Electric).
b. Resolution authorizing the approval to purchase contract labor to replace four wooden poles on Green Mountain. (PR 10219339) (Utilities:Electric).
c. Resolution authorizing the approval to purchase contract labor to repair the easement on Green Mountain. (PR 10219339) (Utilities:Water).
d. Resolution authorizing the approval to build and install the distribution fiber network for Northeast City of Huntsville. (WBS FIB-NETWORK.D1) (Utilities:Electric).
e. Resolution authorizing the approval to build and install the distribution fiber network for Central and Downtown City of Huntsville. (WBS FIB-NETWORK.D2) (Utilities:Electric).
f. Resolution authorizing the approval to build and install the distribution fiber network for Northwest City of Huntsville. (WBS FIB-NETWORK.D3) (Utilities:Electric).
g. Resolution authorizing the approval to build and install the distribution fiber network for Jetport and West City of Huntsville. (WBS FIB-NETWORK.D4) (Utilities:Electric).
h. Resolution authorizing the approval to build and install the distribution fiber network for Southeast City of Huntsville. (WBS FIB-NETWORK.D5) (Utilities:Electric).
i. Resolution authorizing the approval to build and install the distribution fiber network for East City of Huntsville. (WBS FIB-NETWORK.D6) (Utilities:Electric).
9.BOARD APPOINTMENTS.
a. Board Appointments to be voted on.
1. Resolution to reappoint Dr. Jimmy Wall, Jr., to the Huntsville Water Utility Board, for a term to expire July 1, 2019.(Nominated June 9,
2016, Regular Council Meeting) (Kling)
2. Resolution to reappoint Dr. Jimmy Wall, Jr., to the Huntsville Natural Gas Utility Board, for a term to expire July 1, 2019.(Nominated June 9,
2016, Regular Council Meeting) (Kling)
3. Resolution to reappoint George Moore to the Huntsville Electric Utility Board, for a term to expire July 1, 2019.(Nominated June 9, 2016,
Regular Council Meeting) (Kling)
b. Board Appointment Nominations
1. Nomination of Lyle Voyles for appointment to the Community Development Citizens Advisory Council for a term to expire April 14, 2018. (Robinson)
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. 16-411, declaring certain equipment surplus and to be sold at public auction.(Introduced June 9, 2016, Regular Council Meeting) (Police)
b. Ordinance No. 16-412, amending Chapter 9, Cemeteries, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Huntsville, Alabama.(Introduced June 9, 2016,
Regular Council Meeting) (Cemetery)
c. Ordinance No. 16-413, annexing 29.17 acres of land lying south of Hobbs Island Road and north of Bill Matthews Road.(Introduced June 9, 2016,
Regular Council Meeting) (Planning)
14. NEW BUSINESS ITEMS FOR INTRODUCTION.
15. NEW BUSINESS ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION OR ACTION.
a. Resolution authorizing the City Attorney to settle the claim of Aterrell Willis.(City Attorney)
b. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute Change Order No. 1 between the City of Huntsville and Wiregrass Construction Company, Inc., for Winchester Road & Homer Nance Road Intersection Improvements, Project No. 65-15-TI01.(Engineering)
c. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement between the City of Huntsville and the low bidder, Reed Contracting Services, Inc., for Wall Triana Highway Resurfacing, Project No. 71-16-RR03.(Engineering)
d. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement between the City of Huntsville and the low bidder, Miller & Miller, Inc., for Fagan Creek Culvert Extension, Project No. 65-15-DR01.(Engineering)
e. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Lease Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Roger Martin Farms for the Lease of Farm Land in Cummings Research Park.(Engineering)
f. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Lease Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Roger Martin Farms for the Lease of Farm Land in the southwest corner of Capshaw Road & Wall Triana Highway.(Engineering)
g. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement between the City of Huntsville and Garver , L.L.C., for Engineering Construction Administration Services for 2016 Water Pollution Control Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation-Contract 2, Project No . 71-16-SP39.(Water Pollution Control)
h. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement between the City of Huntsville and the low bidder, Weaver Environmental Services Co., Inc., Periodic Bid for Emergency Manhole Rehabilitation, Project No. 71-16-SP35.(Water Pollution Control)
i. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute Modification No. 1 to the agreement between the City of Huntsville and LTS Construction, L.L.C., for Periodic Bid for Emergency Pipe Bursting-2015, Project No. 65-15-SP44.(Water Pollution Control)
j. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement between the City of Huntsville and the U.S. Department of Justice for the FY 2016 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant.(Police)
k. Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Huntsville and Madison County Commission for the FY 2016 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant.(Police)
l. Resolution authorizing a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Huntsville, Madison County District Attorney’s Office, Madison County Sheriff’s Office, Morgan County Sheriff’s Office, and the City of Decatur, Alabama.(Police)
m. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to apply for and execute a grant from the United States Department of Transportation, Federal Transit Authority administrator under 49 USC Chapter 32, Title 23 United States code for Section 5307 financial aid for capital projects.(Public Transit)
n. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to apply for and execute a grant from the United States Department of Transportation, Federal Transit Authority administrator under 49 USC Chapter 32, Title 23 United States code for Section 5339 financial aid for capital projects.(Public Transit)
o. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute Change Order No. 1 between the City of Huntsville and Dunlap Contracting Inc., for construction services for Big Spring Park East Phase II located at 200 Church Street, Huntsville, Alabama.(General Services)
p. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement between the City of Huntsville and Willoughby Roofing and Sheet Metal, Inc., for construction services for the Dr. Richard Showers Roof replacement located at 4500 Blue Springs Road.(General Services)
q.
Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter
into an agreement between the City of Huntsville and Oracle for Technical
Support Services.(ITS)
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r. Resolution to authorize the acceptance of donations.(Finance)
s. Ordinance to amend Budget Ordinance No. 15-642 by changing the authorized strength in various departments and funds.(Finance)
t. Ordinance to amend Budget Ordinance No. 15-642 by changing the appropriated funding in various departments and funds.(Finance)
u. 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)
v. Resolution approving travel expenditures.(Finance)
w. Resolution authorizing the Clerk-Treasurer to invoke National Bank ofCommerce Letter of Credit No. 401165600 for Pebble Creek Phase II at River Landing.(City Attorney)
x. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Cooperative Agreement between the City of Huntsville and the Alabama Emergency Management Agency for Subaward of Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG).(EMA)
y. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Cooperative Agreement between the City of Huntsville and the State of Alabama Emergency Management Agency for the state portion of the Emergency Management Performance Grant.(EMA)
z. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement between the City of Huntsville and the City of Fort Payne, Alabama, for the transfer of grant funds.(EMA)
aa. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement between the City of Huntsville and Marshall County Emergency Management Agency for the transfer of grant funds.(EMA)
bb. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Memorandum of Agreement between the City of Madison, Alabama, and the City of Huntsville, Alabama, regarding emergency outdoor weather system installation and cost sharing.(EMA)
cc. Request for authorization to advertise and fill Police Officers positions to bring manpower up to authorized strength.(Police)
dd. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement between the City of Huntsville and Premier Structures, Inc., for construction services for Renovations for Feline Housing at Animal Services at 4950 Triana Boulevard.(General Services)
16. LEGAL DEPARTMENT ITEMS/TRANSACTIONS.
a. Vacation of Easements
1. Ordinance authorizing the vacation of a portion of a utility and drainage easement, Lots 15 and 16, Phase 1, Little Mountain
Subdivision.(Wright Homes)
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.