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City Council Regular Meeting

January 11, 2024 ·5:30 PM Final

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Agenda — 89 items

  1. 1 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ▶ jump to 1:02
  2. 2 CALL TO ORDER ▶ jump to 1:05
  3. 1. INVOCATION
  4. 4 Offered by: Moment of Silence ▶ jump to 1:12
  5. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
  6. 6 Led by: Councilmember Bill Kling ▶ jump to 1:29
  7. 3. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA approved Pass ▶ jump to 2:12
  8. 4. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING(S)
  9. a. Minutes of Regular Meeting of the City Council held December 21, 2023. (Minutes Received) approved ▶ jump to 2:24
  10. 5. MAYOR: SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS
  11. a. Presentation of Mentoring Month Proclamation to Big Brothers & Big Sisters. ▶ jump to 2:41
  12. b. Proclamation declaring the month of January 2024 as School Board Month. 2023-1054 ▶ jump to 4:31
  13. 6. COUNCIL: SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS AND RESOLUTIONS
  14. 14 Special Recognitions
  15. a. Presentation honoring Councilmember Meredith in appreciation of his service as Council President for two terms. 2023-1055 ▶ jump to 5:20
  16. 16 Page Break
  17. 17 Resolutions for Approval and Presentation
  18. b. Resolution honoring Dorothy Harris as she celebrates her 100th birthday. Resolution No. 24-01 2023-1056 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 6:27
  19. 19 Resolutions for Approval Only
  20. 7. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND PRESENTATIONS
  21. a. Presentation regarding the nomination to the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) for the neighborhood located on Lydia Drive in District 5. 2023-1057 ▶ jump to 10:09
  22. 8. MATTERS WITH OUTSIDE LEGAL REPRESENTATIVE
  23. 9. PUBLIC HEARINGS TO BE HELD
  24. a. Public hearing on the vacation of a right-of-way located along Pelham Avenue. (Vista Huntsville, LLC) (Set December 7, 2024, Regular Council Meeting) ▶ jump to 17:22
  25. 10. PUBLIC HEARINGS TO BE SET
  26. 11. AGENDA RELATED PUBLIC COMMENTS
  27. 12. MAYOR COMMENTS
  28. 13. COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
  29. 29 Councilmember John Meredith ▶ jump to 18:19
  30. 30 Councilmember Devyn Keith ▶ jump to 28:13
  31. 31 Councilmember Jennie Robinson ▶ jump to 30:23
  32. 32 Councilmember Bill Kling ▶ jump to 32:58
  33. 33 Councilmember David Little ▶ jump to 40:11
  34. 34 Page Break
  35. 14. FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT
  36. a. Resolution authorizing expenditures for payment. Resolution No. 24-02 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 43:09
  37. 15. BOARD APPOINTMENTS TO BE VOTED ON
  38. 16. BOARD APPOINTMENT NOMINATIONS
  39. a. Resolution to reappoint Garfield W. Boon to the Huntsville Public Library Board to his current seat for a four (4) year term to expire February 10, 2028. (Nominated January 11, 2024, Regular Council Meeting) Resolution No. 24-36 2023-1059 referred ▶ jump to 48:28
  40. b. Resolution to reappoint Carla Clift to the Huntsville Public Library Board to her current seat for a four (4) year term to expire February 10, 2028. (Nominated January 11, 2024, Regular Council Meeting) Resolution No. 24-37 2023-1060 referred ▶ jump to 48:47
  41. 17. HUNTSVILLE UTILITIES ITEMS
  42. a. Introduction of an Ordinance authorizing the issuance of the City’s Electric Revenue Warrants, Series 2024, and other documents, instruments and agreements related thereto. Ordinance No. 24-03 2023-1061 approved ordinance Pass ▶ jump to 49:38
  43. a. Introduction of an Ordinance authorizing the issuance of the City’s Electric Revenue Warrants, Series 2024, and other documents, instruments and agreements related thereto. Ordinance No. 24-03 2023-1061 authorized unanimous consent Pass ▶ jump to 49:14
  44. b. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to approve the additional expenditure of $675,000.00 to replace an existing water main along Alabama Highway 20 from Greenbrier Parkway to Wheeler for a total project amount of $3,325,000.00. Resolution No. 24-04 2023-1062 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 61:46
  45. 18. LEGAL DEPARTMENT ITEMS/TRANSACTIONS
  46. 45 Vacation of Easements
  47. a. Ordinance authorizing the vacation of two Utility and Drainage Easements which run between Lots 3 & 4, Bankston 4th Addition Subdivision. (Van Long) Ordinance No. 24-05 approved ordinance Pass ▶ jump to 62:15
  48. b. Ordinance authorizing the vacation of a portion of a 20-foot Utility and Drainage Easement, Lot 5, McMullen Cove. (Hesseltine) Ordinance No. 24-06 approved ordinance Pass ▶ jump to 62:31
  49. 48 Vacation of Rights-of-Way
  50. c. Resolution consenting to the vacation of a right-of-way located along Pelham Avenue. (Vista Huntsville, LLC) (Introduced December 7, 2024, Regular Council Meeting) Resolution No. 23-990 2023-1065 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 62:50
  51. d. Ordinance vacating right-of-way located along Pelham Avenue. (Vista Huntsville, LLC) (Introduced December 7, 2024, Regular Council Meeting) Ordinance No. 23-991 2023-1066 approved ordinance Pass ▶ jump to 63:11
  52. 51 Deeds of Acceptance
  53. 19. UNFINISHED BUSINESS ITEMS FOR ACTION
  54. a. Ordinance annexing 3.66 acres of land lying on the west side of US 431 S Hwy and south of Miller Lane. (Introduced December 21, 2023, Regular Council Meeting) Ordinance No. 23-1080 approved ordinance Pass ▶ jump to 63:32
  55. b. Ordinance declaring certain property surplus and to be donated to Calhoun Community College. (Introduced December 21, 2023, Regular Council Meeting) Ordinance No. 23-1081 approved ordinance Pass ▶ jump to 64:14
  56. c. Ordinance declaring certain equipment surplus and to be sold at public auction. (Introduced December 21, 2023, Regular Council Meeting) Resolution No. 23-1082 approved ordinance Pass ▶ jump to 64:27
  57. 20. NEW BUSINESS ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION OR ACTION
  58. a. Resolution authorizing travel expenses. Resolution No. 24-07
  59. b. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into Agreements with the low bidders meeting specifications as outlined in the attached Summary of Bids for Acceptance. Resolution No. 24-08 approved Pass
  60. c. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Fixed Price Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Turner Construction Company to provide the construction services for the Von Braun Center Concert Hall and Back-of-House Renovations project. Resolution No. 24-09 approved Pass
  61. d. Resolution amending Resolution No. 23-796 and Resolution No. 23-797, by appropriating carry forward encumbrances and project budgets from fiscal year 2023 into fiscal year 2024. Resolution No. 24-10 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 65:58
  62. e. Ordinance amending Budget Ordinance No. 23-762, by changing appropriated funding for various departments and funds. Ordinance No. 24-11 approved Pass
  63. f. Ordinance approving appropriations, goods, or services for District 5 Council Improvement Funds. Ordinance No. 24-12 approved ordinance Pass ▶ jump to 71:30
  64. g. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute the Second Lease Amendment to the Lease Agreement previously adopted between the City of Huntsville and Square Properties 200, LLC. Resolution No. 24-13 2023-1073 approved Pass
  65. h. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement between the City of Huntsville, Alabama and Alabama Department of Transportation for Miller Branch Greenway, Phase I, Project No. 71-23-WP03 & ALDOT Project No. TAPHV-TA24(940). Resolution No. 24-14 approved Pass
  66. i. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Contract between the City of Huntsville, Alabama and the low bidder, Rogers Group, Inc., for Periodic Bid for Various Construction Projects-2024, Project No. 71-24-SP05. Resolution No. 24-15 approved Pass
  67. j. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement between the City of Huntsville, Alabama and Geo Solutions, L.L.C., for Construction Materials Testing for Old Gurley Road Improvements (The Commons), Project No. 71-23-RD05. Resolution No. 24-16 approved Pass
  68. k. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Contract between the City of Huntsville, Alabama and the low bidder, Grayson Carter & Son Contracting, Inc., for Pratt Avenue Streetscape Improvements, Project No. 71-22-SP18 & ALDOT Project No. TAPHV-TA23(933). Resolution No. 24-17 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 78:01
  69. l. Resolution accepting a 0.46 acre parcel of real property dedicated for a Sanitary Sewer Easement from Lost Boys Land Company, LLC, to the City of Huntsville. Resolution No. 24-18 approved Pass
  70. m. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement between the City of Huntsville, Alabama and Garver, L.L.C., for Engineering Construction Administration Services for Martin Road Roadway Improvements, Phase II, Project No. 65-10-RD07 & ALDOT Project No. CRSAHV-STPAA-STPHV-4520(251). Resolution No. 24-19 approved Pass
  71. n. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute Modification No. 1 to the Agreement between the City of Huntsville and REV Construction, Inc. for Periodic Bid for Sanitary Sewer Projects-2023, Project No. 71-23-SS01. Resolution No. 24-20 approved Pass
  72. o. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement between the City of Huntsville and the Alabama Historical Commission regarding the NAPC FORUM. Resolution No. 24-21 approved Pass
  73. p. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement between the City of Huntsville and TKE Elevator Corporation. Resolution No. 24-22 2023-1081 approved Pass
  74. q. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a License Agreement between the City of Huntsville and the Master Gardeners of North Alabama, Inc. Resolution No. 24-23 approved Pass
  75. r. Resolution to adjust the salaries of employees in certain positions in assigned department. Resolution No. 24-24 2023-1083 approved Pass
  76. s. Resolution authorizing the City Clerk to invoke First National Bank Letter of Credit No. 549700500 for the Retreat at Abbington Phase 2 Subdivision. Resolution No. 24-25 approved Pass
  77. t. Resolution authorizing the City Clerk to invoke First Metro Bank Letter of Credit No. 349 for Inverness Phase 1 Subdivision. Resolution No. 24-26 2023-1085 approved Pass
  78. u. Resolution authorizing the City Clerk to invoke First Horizon Bank Letter of Credit No. S223236 for Tunlaw Ridge Phase 1 Subdivision. Resolution No. 24-27 2023-1086 approved Pass
  79. v. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Special Employee Agreement between the City of Huntsville and George Daigle. Resolution No. 24-28 approved Pass
  80. 21. NEW BUSINESS ITEMS FOR INTRODUCTION
  81. a. Ordinance amending Section 25-183(c) of the Code of Ordinances for the City of Huntsville. (Introduced January 11, 2024, Regular Council Meeting) Ordinance No. 24-29 2023-1088 introduced ▶ jump to 82:09
  82. b. Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 22-384 of property declared surplus and reauthorizing and directing its conveyance. (Introduced January 11, 2024, Regular Council Meeting) Ordinance No. 24-30 introduced ▶ jump to 82:41
  83. c. Ordinance declaring property as surplus and authorizing and directing its sale to Stanley Developers, LLC. (Introduced January 11, 2024, Regular Council Meeting) Ordinance No. 24-31 introduced ▶ jump to 82:50
  84. d. Ordinance annexing 10.04 acres of land lying on the west of South Green Mountain Rd and south of Knotty Walls Rd. (Introduced January 11, 2024, Regular Council Meeting) Ordinance No. 24-32 introduced ▶ jump to 83:00
  85. 22. SECOND ROSTER PUBLIC COMMENTS
  86. 23. ADJOURNMENT ▶ jump to 100:05
  87. 85 City Council went into open discussion. ▶ jump to 83:38
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