February 28, 2013

Revised: 02-26-13, 2:00 p.m.

 

 

AGENDA FOR THE HUNTSVILLE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

TO BE HELD FEBRUARY 28, 2013 AT 6:00 P.M.

IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS

 

 

CALL TO ORDER.

 

1.�� INVOCATION.

����� Pastor Scott Gossett

����� West Huntsville Baptist Church

 

2.�� PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.

 

3.�� APPROVAL OF MINUTES

 

a.    Regular Meeting held February 14, 2013.

(Minutes Received)

 

4.�� RESOLUTIONS AND SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS.

a.    Mayor.

1.    Recognition of Randolph School Boys Cross Country Team as winners of the Boys 4A AHSAA State Cross Country Championship.

 

2.    Recognition of Floyd Ricketts for his work with Special Olympics.

 

3.    Recognition of Coach Lennie Acuff of the UA Huntsville Chargers Men�s Basketball Team.

 

����� ����� b.�� Council.

 

1.    Adoption and Presentation.

 

a.    Resolution honoring the late Dr. James Ira Dawson, in recognition of Black History Month, February 2013. Dr. Dawson was the first African American to serve on the Huntsville City School Board.� (Culver)

 

b.    Resolution honoring Dr. George W. Grayson, in recognition of Black History Month, February 2013. He was first African American elected to the Alabama House of Representatives from Huntsville, Alabama, District 19, and was further distinguished by becoming the first Freshman Legislator to be appointed Chairman of the powerful Education Committee.� (Culver)

 

c.    Resolution honoring the Ms. Cynthia McCollum, in recognition of Black History Month, February 2013.� Ms. McCollum was the first African American City Council Member/President Madison City Council.�� (Culver)

 

d.    Resolution honoring Dr. Ann Roy Moore, in recognition of Black History Month, February 2013.� Dr.� Moore was the first African American Deputy Superintendent of Huntsville City Schools and the first African American Superintendent of Huntsville City Schools.� Dr. Moore was also the first African American Manager of Elementary Education in the City.� (Culver)

 

e.    Resolution honoring Dr. Prince Preyer, Jr., in recognition of Black History Month, February 2013.� Dr. Preyer was the first African American to be elected to the Madison County, Alabama Commission Seat, District 6, where he served four terms.� (Culver)

 

f.     Resolution honoring the late Dr. Fletcher E. Seldon, in recognition of Black History Month, February 2013.� Dr. Seldon was the first African American School Board Member/President Huntsville City Schools.� (Culver)

 

g.    Resolution honoring the Honorable Judge Martha Lynn Sherrod, in recognition of Black History Month, February 2013.� Judge Sherrod was the first African American elected to a county-wide seat in Madison County, Alabama.� She served 23 plus years of judicial service as District Court Judge of the 23rd Judicial Circuit before retiring January 2013, during Black History Month, 2013.� (Culver)

 

h.    Resolution honoring Dr. Richard Showers, Sr., in recognition of Black History Month, February 2013.� Dr. Showers represents Huntsville City Council, District One and was the first African American Council Member elected since reconstruction in 1907.� Dr. Showers was reelected to a seventh-term on the Huntsville City Council, August 28, 2012.� (Culver)

 

i.      Resolution honoring Dr. Sheila Nash Stevenson, in recognition of Black History Month, February 2013.� Dr. Stevenson was the first African American School Board Member Madison City Schools.� (Culver)

 

����� ����� ����� 2.�� Adoption Only.

 

 

����������� c.�� Other Special Recognitions.

 

 

����������� d.�� Announcements.

 

1.    �Workforce Development Presentation� by The Village of Promise students from Butler High and Randolph schools.�� (Russell)

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5.�� BUSINESS WITH OUTSIDE LEGAL REPRESENTATION.

 

 

6.�� PUBLIC HEARINGS.

 

a.    Public hearings to be held.

 

1.    Public hearing for Peggy Rochine, Carl Allen Goetsch and Mel Bradford, Jr. d/b/a Black Tie Limousine, LLC for operation of 10 limousines.� (Set February 14, 2013 Regular Council Meeting) �(Public Transit)

 

2.    Public hearing for Robin Strickland d/b/a Apollo Limousine Service for up to nine (9) additional limousines.� (Set February 14, 2013 Regular Council Meeting)� (Public Transit)

 

b.    Public hearings to be set.

 

7.�� COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS.

 

a.    Communications from the Public.

 

����������� b.�� Reports

 

8.�� HUNTSVILLE UTILITIES ITEMS.

 

9.�� BOARD APPOINTMENTS.

 

a.    Board Appointments to be Voted on.

 

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 Will Culver

����������� Councilman Bill Kling

����������� Councilman Richard Showers, Sr.

����� ����� Councilman Mark Russell

 

 

13.������ UNFINISHED BUSINESS ITEMS FOR ACTION.

 

 

14.������ NEW BUSINESS ITEMS FOR INTRODUCTION.

 

a.    Introduction of an Ordinance to amend Section 8.12, 10.10, 10.11 and 10.21 of Ordinance 04-325 Personnel Policies and Procedures, for modification to the Compensatory Time, Compensatory Leave, Administrative Leave and Miscellaneous Leave (Hazardous Weather/Emergency Conditions).� (Human Resources)

 

b.    Introduction of an Ordinance to amend Ordinance 89-79, Classification and Salary Plan Ordinance.� (Human Resources)

 

c.Introduction of an Ordinance authorizing the issuance of One Taxable Limited Obligation TIF Revenue Warrant, TIF5 � Series 2013-A.� (Finance)

 

 

15.������ NEW BUSINESS ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION OR ACTION.

 

a.    Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement with Robertson Golf Management Inc. for the operation of the Becky Peirce Municipal Golf Course.� (Parks & Recreation)

 

b.    Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with B. H. Craig Construction Company, Inc. for Spring Branch Wastewater Treatment Plan Improvements, COH Project No. 65-10-SF01 & CWSRF Project No. CS-010307-14, by Change Order No. 1.� (Water Pollution Control)

 

c.Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Garver, L.L.C.� for 2013 On-Call Surveying Services, Project No. 65-13-SP19.� (Water Pollution Control)

 

d.    Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Reimbursable Agreement with the Alabama Department of Transportation for Relocation of Utility Facilities on Private or Public Right-of-Way Work for Widening and Relocation of Church Street, Phase I, Project Nos.� STPHV-4500(200) & 65-01-RD05.� This agreement supersedes agreement adopted and approved by the City Council on the 25th day of August, 2011, by Resolution No. 11-616.� (Engineering)

 

e.    Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the low bidder, Reed Contracting Services, Inc., for Redstone Gateway Package I-1, Mass Grading, Fine Grading, Erosion Control, Storm, and Pond Liner, Project No. 65-12-SP23.� (Engineering)

 

f. ���Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement� with Brasfield & Gorrie, L.L.C. for Project Management Services for� Redstone Gateway Package I and Package J, Project No. 65-13-SP20.� (Engineering)

 

g.    Resolution authorizing the Mayor to modify the agreement with LBYD, Inc. � Civil & Structural Engineers for Redstone Technology Park, Phase I � Infrastructure and Roadway, Project No. 65-08-SP31, by Modification No.� 5.� (Engineering)

 

h.    Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with LBYD, Inc.-Civil and Structural Engineers for Engineering Design Services for Redstone Gateway Package J-Temporary Visitor Center Relocation, Project No. 65-13-SP23.� (Engineering) �DELETED

 

i.      Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Garver, L.L.C. for Engineering Construction Administration Services for Redstone Gateway Package I and Package J, Project No. 65-13-SP20.� (Engineering)

 

j.      Resolution authorizing the Mayor to modify the agreement with Building & Earth Sciences, Inc. for Construction Materials Testing Services for Redstone Gateway, Phase 1A, Project No. 65-10-SP21, by Modification No. 3.� (Engineering)

 

k.    Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Non-Reimbursable Agreement with Comcast Cablevision of Alabama for Relocation of Utility Facilities on Public Right-of-Way for Holmes Avenue and Pinhook Creek Bridge Improvements, Project Nos. 65-04-BR07 & ACAA58618-DE-A195(935) .� (Engineering)����������������������

 

l.      Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with Rotolo Consultants, Inc. for Redstone Gateway, Package 1G-Landscape, Irrigation and Hardscape, Project No. 65-11-SP24, by Change Order No. 2.� (Engineering)

 

m.   Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute Change Order No. 1 (Final) to the agreement between the City of Huntsville and Pearce Construction Company, Inc. for Water Pollution Control Administration Building located at 1802 Vermont Road.� (Facilities Projects Management)

 

n.    Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute Change Order No. 1 to the agreement between the City of Huntsville and Metro Commercial Contracting for Traffic Engineering Offices and Emergency Generator located at 2100 Clinton Avenue.� (Facilities Projects Management)

 

o.    Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute Change Order No. 1 to the agreement between the City of Huntsville and Metro Commercial Contracting for Transit Station Modifications and Improvements located at 500 Church Street.� (Facilities Projects Management)

 

p.    Ordinance declaring certain equipment as surplus and to be sold at public auction.� (Fleet)

 

q.    Resolution authorizing the appointment of Sherri Huffman as Clerk of the Municipal Court �at Salary Grade 19, Step 7.� (Municipal Court)

 

r.     Request for authorization to advertise and fill the position of one (1) Landscape Maintenance Worker.� (Landscape Management)

 

s.    Request for authorization to advertise and fill the positions of three (3)� Landscape Maintenance Lead� Workers.� (Landscape Management)

 

t.      Ordinance to amend Budget Ordinance No. 12-768, by changing the authorized personnel strength within the various departments. (Finance)

 

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

 

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



w.   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)

 

x.    Resolution authorizing the Mayor to make application and to enter into an agreement with the Top of Alabama Regional Council of Governments for funding of Ridermatching Software.� (Public Transit)

 

y.    Resolution authorizing an agreement between the City of Huntsville and the Regional Planning Commission of Greater Birmingham for use of Ridermatching Software.� (Public Transit)

 

z.    Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute Modification No. 15 to Supplemental Development Agreement TIF5 � Series 2010-B to Annexation and Development Agreement between the City of Huntsville and LW Redstone Company, LLC.� (City Attorney)

 

aa. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute Modification No. 6 to Supplemental Development Agreement TIF5 � Series 2010-A to Annexation and Development Agreement between the City of Huntsville and LW Redstone Company, LLC.� (City Attorney)

 

bb. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute Supplemental Development Agreement TIF5 - Series 2013-A to Annexation and Development Agreement between the City of Huntsville and LW Redstone Company, LLC.� (City Attorney)

 

cc.  Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a License Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Dwight Wright for the McCormick House renovation project. �(City Attorney)� DELETED

 

dd. Resolution authorizing the City Attorney to settle the worker�s compensation claim of Anthony Kramer.� (City Attorney)

 

ee. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to modify contract 09-1133 with Family Center Services Inc., to modify contract completion terms.  (Community Development)

 

ff.    Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with Family Services Center Inc., for new construction or rehab of existing housing in Community Development target neighborhoods.� (Community Development)

 

gg. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to modify contract 10-494,  June 24, 2010 with Family Services Center Inc., to extend contract completion date.� (Community Development)

 

hh.Resolution authorizing an agreement for Right of Way Acquisition between the State of Alabama and the City of Huntsville regarding Project Reference Number 100055219; Additional Lane CR-11 (Martin Road) for Laracy Drive to CR-7 (Zierdt Road) in the City of Huntsville.� (Planning)

 

ii.    Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Lease Agreement between the National Children's Advocacy Center and the City of Huntsville for lease of a portion of the property located at 210 Pratt Avenue, N.E., Huntsville, Alabama.� (Police)

 

jj.     Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Memorandum of Agreement between the City of Huntsville and the Huntsville City Board of Education for shared use of Educational TV facilities.  (Administration)

 

 

16. ����� LEGAL DEPARTMENT ITEMS/TRANSACTIONS.

 

a.�������� Vacation of Easements

 

1.    Ordinance authorizing the vacation of a 10-foot Utility and Drainage Easement, Lots 66 & 67, and Common Area �C,� Midtown on the Park.� (Lincoln Park Place: Street Side Communities, LLC)

 

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.