AGENDA FOR THE HUNTSVILLE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

TO BE HELD June 11, 2020 

AT 5:30 PM IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS

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CALL TO ORDER
1.INVOCATION
a.Rev. Dr. Darius Butler, Pastor of First Missionary Baptist Church
2.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
b.Councilman Bill Kling
3.APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a.Minutes of Regular Meeting of the City Council held May 28, 2020. (Minutes Received)
4.RESOLUTIONS AND SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS
a.Mayor
b.Council
1.Adoption and Presentation
2.Adoption Only
20-472a.Resolution honoring the remarkable talent and legacy of Richard Wayne Penniman warmly known as "Little Richard." (Culver, Akridge) UNANIMOUSLY ADOPTED
c.Other Special Recognitions
d.Announcements
1.Meeting Announcements
a.Special Session of the Council will be held on June 18, 2020 at 5 p.m. (Keith)
5.BUSINESS WITH OUTSIDE LEGAL REPRESENTATION
6.PUBLIC HEARINGS
a.Public Hearings To Be Held
Public Hearing Only1.

Public hearing on the vacation of a right-of-way for Lots 3 and 4, along Weatherly Road, Haysland Estates 4th Addition.  (Set May 14, 2020, Regular Council Meeting) (Planning)

Public Hearing Only2.

Public Hearing on the vacation of an alley-way between Lots 20, 21 & 22 and Lots 1, 2, & 3, Block 167, along Governors Drive. (Set May 14, 2020, Regular Council Meeting) (Planning) 

b.Public Hearings To Be Set
20-4731.

Resolution to declare a public nuisance located at 1122 Joshua Dr SE, Huntsville, Alabama and to set the date for when objections will be heard. (Set June 25, 2020, Regular Council Meeting) (Community Development)  UNANIMOUSLY ADOPTED

 

R20-474 / O20-4752.Resolution to set a public hearing on the rezoning of 90.00 acres of property lying on the west side of Holladay Boulevard and south of Brian Hill Road from Highway Business C-4 District to Residence 2 District; and the introduction of an Ordinance pertaining to the same. (Set July 23, 2020 Regular Council Meeting) (Planning)  UNANIMOUSLY ADOPTED
R20-476 / O20-4773.Resolution to set a public hearing on the zoning of 6.98 acres of land lying on the east side of King Drake Road and north of Caldwell Lane to Residence 1 District; and the introduction of an Ordinance pertaining to the same. (Set July 23, 2020 Regular Council Meeting) (Planning)  UNANIMOUSLY ADOPTED
R20-478 / O20-4794.Resolution to set a public hearing on the zoning of 2.30 acres of land lying on the north side of Winchester Road and west of Shields Road to Highway Business C-4 District; and the introduction of an Ordinance pertaining to the same. (Set July 23, 2020 Regular Council Meeting) (Planning)  UNANIMOUSLY ADOPTED
R20-480 / O20-4815.Resolution to set a public hearing on the zoning of 21.61 acres of land lying on the east side of US Highway 431 and north of Cullom Boulevard to Highway Business C-4 District; and the introduction of an Ordinance pertaining to the same. (Set July 23, 2020 Regular Council Meeting) (Planning)  UNANIMOUSLY ADOPTED
R20-482 / O20-4836.Resolution to set a public hearing on the rezoning of 13.55 acres of land lying on the north side of Saint Clair Avenue and west of Dr. Joseph Lowery Boulevard from Medical District to General Business C-3 District; and the introduction of an Ordinance pertaining to the same. (Set July 23, 2020 Regular Council Meeting) (Planning)  UNANIMOUSLY ADOPTED
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
20-4841.Resolution appointing Kyla Kelly to the Alabama Constitution Village and Historic Huntsville Depot Board, Place 3 for a term to expire June 26, 2023. (Nominated May 28, 2020, Regular Council Meeting) (Robinson) UNANIMOUSLY ADOPTED
b.Board Appointment Nominations
1.Nomination to appoint Jonathan Rossow to the Huntsville Police Citizens Advisory Council for a term to expire July 1, 2022. (Akridge)
2.Nomination to reappoint Vicki Guerrieri to the Huntsville Police Citizens Advisory Council for a term to expire July 1, 2022. (Robinson)
3.Nomination to reappoint Jeffrey Sanders to the Huntsville-Madison County Marina and Port Authority, City Council, Seat 2, for a term to expire July 1, 2025. (Robinson)
4.Nomination to appoint Kimberly Lewis to the Huntsville Electric Utility Board for a term to expire July 1, 2023. (Robinson, Akridge)
5.Nomination to reappoint Mark Harbarger to the Huntsville Downtown Redevelopment Authority for a term to expire July 26, 2026. (Robinson)
6.Nomination to reappoint John Burbach to the Huntsville Downtown Redevelopment Authority for a term to expire July 26, 2026. (Robinson)
7.Nomination to reappoint Joseph Clark, Jr. to the Huntsville Downtown Redevelopment Authority for a term to expire July 26, 2026. (Keith)
8.Nomination to reappoint Frank Caprio to the Huntsville-Madison County Emergency Management Board, Place 1, for a term to expire July 1, 2025. (Robinson)
9.Nomination to appoint Ryan Lindow to the Huntsville-Madison County Emergency Management Board, Place 3, for a partial term to expire July 1, 2023. (Robinson)
10.Nomination to reappoint Jim Batson to the Huntsville Natural Gas Utility Board for a term to expire July 1, 2023. (Keith)
11.Nomination to reappoint Jim Batson to the Huntsville Water Utility Board for a term to expire July 1, 2023. (Keith)
12.Nomination to appoint Debbie Duquette to the Madison County 310 Board for a partial term to expire April 1, 2025. (Kling)
13.Nomination to appoint Grant Stewart to the Housing Board of Adjustments and Appeals for a partial term to expire August 22, 2021. (Kling)
14.Nomination to appoint Wylie Day to the Huntsville Police Citizens Advisory Council, for a term to expire July 1, 2022. (Culver)
15.Nomination to appoint Dantaeon Calvert to the Huntsville Police Citizens Advisory Council for a term to expire July 1, 2022. (Keith)
10.APPROVAL OF EXPENDITURES
a.Expenditures
20-4851.Resolution authorizing expenditures for payment. (Finance Committee) UNANIMOUSLY ADOPTED
b.Finance Committee Report
11.COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR
12.COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE COUNCIL

Councilmember Jennie Robinson

Councilmember Bill Kling

Councilmember Will Culver

Councilmember Frances Akridge

Councilmember Devyn Keith

13.UNFINISHED BUSINESS ITEMS FOR ACTION
20-442a.Ordinance No. 20-442, annexing 1.32 acres of land lying on the north side of Mohawk Road and west of Taylor Road. (Introduced May 28, 2020, Regular Council Meeting) (Planning) UNANIMOUSLY ADOPTED
20-443b.Ordinance No. 20-443, annexing 4.33 acres of land lying on the north side of Miller Lane and west of US Hwy 431. (Introduced May 28, 2020, Regular Council Meeting) (Planning) UNANIMOUSLY ADOPTED
20-444c.Ordinance No. 20-444, annexing 25.05 acres of land lying on the south side of Worley Drive and west of Cherokee Lane. (Introduced May 28, 2020, Regular Council Meeting) (Planning) UNANIMOUSLY ADOPTED
14.NEW BUSINESS ITEMS FOR INTRODUCTION
20-486a.Introduction of an Ordinance amending Chapter 15, Article III, Division 5, Section 15-133 of the Code of Ordinances regarding Lodging Tax. (Keith)
20-487b.Resolution directing the Huntsville Police Citizens Advisory Council to produce a report concerning the events from May 30, 2020 to June 5, 2020. (Akridge) SPECIAL SESSION TO CONSIDER WILL BE HELD ON JUNE 18, 2020.
20-488c.Resolution concerning the Madison County Confederate Monument. (Keith) UNANIMOUS CONSENT APPROVED, UNANIMOUSLY ADOPTED
20-489d.Introduction of an Ordinance authorizing the Mayor to execute an Amended and Restated Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Limestone County to exercise certain powers and to provide certain services in furtherance of the Greenbrier Parkway Phase IV Project. (Urban Development) UNANIMOUS CONSENT APPROVED, UNANIMOUSLY ADOPTED
15.NEW BUSINESS ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION OR ACTION
20-490a.Resolution establishing the Ronald W. Boles "Member Emeritus" position on the Huntsville Electric Utility Board. (Akridge) DELETED
20-491b.Ordinance amending Budget Ordinance No. 19-785, by changing appropriated funding for various departments and funds. (Finance) UNANIMOUSLY ADOPTED
20-492c.Ordinance amending Budget Ordinance No. 19-785, by changing the authorized personnel strength in various departments and funds. (Finance) UNANIMOUSLY ADOPTED
20-493d.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) UNANIMOUSLY ADOPTED
20-494e.Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement between the City of Huntsville and Amiri Engineering for engineering services for the Monroe Street Parking Deck. (General Services) UNANIMOUSLY ADOPTED
20-495f.Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute Change Order No. 5 and Final between the City of Huntsville and Garber Construction Company, Inc., for the Sandra Moon Community Complex Phase I. (General Services) UNANIMOUSLY ADOPTED
20-496g.Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement between the City of Huntsville and Hay Buchanan Architects for architectural services for Animal Services Renovation- Phase 3. (General Services) UNANIMOUSLY ADOPTED
20-497h.Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement with Microsoft through Software House International to administer Microsoft Enterprise Agreement Services. (ITS) UNANIMOUSLY ADOPTED
20-498i.Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Cavanaugh McDonald for actuarial services on the City's Post-Retirement medical plan. (Human Resources) UNANIMOUSLY ADOPTED
20-499j.Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 11 to the Behavioral Health Systems Agreement to adopt temporary changes related to the declared national public emergency. (Human Resources) UNANIMOUSLY ADOPTED
20-500k.Resolution authorizing the Mayor to adopt a Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan for use in Public Transportation compliance by the Department of Parking and Public Transit. (Public Transit) UNANIMOUSLY ADOPTED
20-501l.Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Subordination Agreement between the City of Huntsville and loanDepot.com, LLC for HOME Down Payment Assistance funds provided to Grant Hyche, 2114 Bideford Drive SW Huntsville, AL 35803. (Community Development) UNANIMOUSLY ADOPTED
20-502m.Resolution authorizing the Clerk-Treasurer to invoke Bank Independent Letter of Credit No. 20895039 for Lendon Phase 1 in Jones Valley. (City Attorney) UNANIMOUSLY ADOPTED
20-503n.Resolution authorizing the Clerk-Treasurer to invoke BancorpSouth Bank Letter of Credit No. 362000942114 for Silo Hill Phase 3 at McMullen Cove. (City Attorney) UNANIMOUSLY ADOPTED
20-504o.Resolution authorizing the Clerk-Treasurer to invoke CB&S Bank Letter of Credit No. 555715 for Anslee Farms Phase IX. (City Attorney) UNANIMOUSLY ADOPTED
20-505p.Resolution authorizing the Clerk-Treasurer to invoke Synovus Bank Letter of Credit No. 16510803900 for Heritage Heights Subdivision. (City Attorney) UNANIMOUSLY ADOPTED
20-506q.Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement for five (5) certain Sign Location Leases by and between the City of Huntsville and The Lamar Companies. (Urban Development) UNANIMOUSLY ADOPTED
20-507r.Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Radio Tower Lease Agreement between the City of Huntsville and William H. Johnston, Jr. d/b/a Capshaw Tower. (Water Pollution Control) UNANIMOUSLY ADOPTED
20-508s.Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into Special Employee Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Triciana Loftman-Epps. (Clerk-Treasurer) UNANIMOUSLY ADOPTED
REQUESTt.Request for authorization to advertise and fill one (1) License and Permit Clerk position, Grade 10 (Inspection) UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED
16.LEGAL DEPARTMENT ITEMS/TRANSACTIONS
a.Vacation of Easements
20-5091.Ordinance authorizing the vacation of a Utilities Easement along Alley 2A of Olde Cobblestone Subdivision, Phase 8A. (City Attorney) UNANIMOUSLY ADOPTED
20-5102.Ordinance authorizing the vacation of a Utility and Drainage Easement between Lots 6 and 7, Buck's Canyon 6th Addition. (City Attorney) UNANIMOUSLY ADOPTED
20-5113.Ordinance authorizing the vacation of Landscape, Sanitary Sewer and Drainage Easement for Lots 14-21, Viduta Village Subdivision. (City Attorney) UNANIMOUSLY ADOPTED
b.Vacation of rights-of-way
20-3891.Resolution No. 20-389, consenting to the vacation of a right-of-way for Lots 3 and 4, along Weatherly Road, Haysland Estates 4th Addition. (Set May 14, 2020, Regular Council Meeting) (Planning) UNANIMOUSLY ADOPTED
20-3902.Ordinance No. 20-390, vacating a right-of-way for Lots 3 and 4, along Weatherly Road, Haysland Estates 4th Addition. (Set May 14, 2020, Regular Council Meeting) (Planning) UNANIMOUSLY ADOPTED
20-3923.Resolution No. 20-392, consenting to the vacation of an alley-way between Lots 20, 21 & 22 and Lots 1, 2, & 3, Block 167, along Governors Drive. (Set May 14, 2020, Regular Council Meeting) (Planning) UNANIMOUSLY ADOPTED
20-3934.Ordinance No. 20-393, vacating an alley-way between Lots 20, 21 & 22 and Lots 1, 2, & 3, Block 167, along Governors Drive. (Set May 14, 2020, Regular Council Meeting) (Planning) UNANIMOUSLY ADOPTED
c.Deeds for acceptance
d.Routine bond satisfactions
e.Liquor Bond Mortgages
17.ROSTERED COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
18.ADJOURN