Revised: 09-08-04  (3:00 P.M.)

 

 

AGENDA FOR THE HUNTSVILLE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

TO BE HELD SEPTEMBER 9, 2004 AT 6:00 P.M.

IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS

 

 

 

CALL TO ORDER.

 

1.         INVOCATION.

 

            Dr. Annas Aytch

            Covenant Church

 

2.         PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.

 

 

3.         APPROVAL OF MINUTES

 

a.         Special Session held August 25, 2004.

            (Minutes Received)

 

b.         Regular Meeting held August 26, 2004.

            (Minutes Received)

 

4.         RESOLUTIONS AND SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS.

 

a.         Mayor.

 

b.         Council.

 

1.         Adoption and Presentation.

 

a.         Resolution in support and recognition of Suicide Prevention Awareness Week (September  5 – 11, 2004).  (Moon)

 

2.         Adoption Only.

 

a.         Resolution honoring Reverend Frank Broyles recipient of the 2004 Humanitarian Award sponsored by the Arthritis Foundation being held on September 28, 2004, Von Braun Center.  (Kling)

 

b.         Resolution honoring Reverend Coy Hallmark recipient of the 2004 Humanitarian Award sponsored by the Arthritis Foundation being held on September 28, 2004, Von Braun Center.  (Kling)

 

c.         Other Special Recognitions.

 

d.         Announcements.

 

5.         BUSINESS WITH OUTSIDE LEGAL REPRESENTATION.

 

a.         Decision of the Personnel Hearing for Jeff Abernathy held September 2, 2004. (Animal Services)    (Council)

 

6.         PUBLIC HEARINGS.

 

a.         Public hearings to be held.

 

1.         Public hearing on Resolution No. 04-610, to declare grass and weeds on certain properties a public nuisance.  (Set August 12, 2004 Regular Council Meeting)  (Community Development)

 

 

2.         Resolution to hold a public hearing for objection to certain properties that have been declared a public nuisance and the authorize abatement of the nuisance.  (Community Development)

 

 

 

3.         Public hearing on Resolution 04-673, for Francis F. Hicks and Christopher L. Davis d/b/a Classy Limo Service to operate one (1) limousine in the City of Huntsville.  (Set August 26, 2004)  (Parking and Public Transportation)

 

 

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

 

 

5.         Public hearing on a Resolution authorizing the City Clerk Treasurer to assess the cost of abating a public nuisance against certain properties.  (Community Development)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

b.         Public Hearings to be Set

 

1.         Resolution to set a public hearing on an ordinance to rezone land lying generally on the south side of Four Mile Post Road and west of Bailey Cove Road from Neighborhood Business C-1 District and Residence 1-A District to Residence 2-A District.  (October 14, 2004 Regular Council Meeting)  (Planning)

 

 

2.         Resolution to set a public hearing on an ordinance to amend the height and setback requirements for multi-family buildings in Residence 2-A districts.  (October 14, 2004 Regular Council Meeting)  (Planning)

 

7.         COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS.

 

a.         Communications from the Public.

 

b.         Reports

 

8.         HUNTSVILLE UTILITIES ITEMS.

 

a.         Resolution authorizing the purchase of a new mainframe server.  (Utilities Electric)

 

 

b.         Resolution authorizing installation of primary underground distribution system to provide service to a new Wal-Mart store.  (Utilities: Electric)

 

 

c.         Resolution authorizing converting the section of line from Toney Road to Ready Section Road on Pulaski Pike to 25kV.  (Utilities: Electric)

 

 

d.         Resolution authorizing conversion of a portion of Madison Cross Roads substation distribution to 25kV specifications and operating voltage.  (Utilities:  Electric)

 

 

e.         Resolution authorizing changes to penalty portions of Gas & Water Ordinances.  (Utilities:  Gas & Water)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

9.         BOARD APPOINTMENTS.

 

a.         Board Appointments to be Voted on.

 

1.         Resolution to reappoint J. Elbert Peters to the City Tree Commission for a term to expire October 8, 2005.  (Moon)

 

 

2.         Resolution to reappoint  Samuel Gravel to the City Tree Commission for a term to expire October 8, 2005.  (Moon)

 

 

3.         Resolution to reappoint Callie Schweitzer to the City Tree Commission for a term to expire October 8, 2005.  (Moon)

 

 

4.         Resolution to reappoint  Steve Weeks to the Housing Board of Adjustments and Appeals for a term to expire August 22, 2009.  (Kling)

 

b.         Board Appointment Nominations.

 

1.         Nomination of Martha Jo Smith for reappointment to the City Tree Commission for a term to expire October 8, 2006.  (Moon)

 

10.       APPROVAL OF EXPENDITURES.

 

a.         Resolution authorizing the expenditures for payments.  (Finance Committee)

 

b.         Finance Committee Report.

 

11.       COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR.

 

 

12.       COMMUNICATIONS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS.

           

            Councilman Kling

            Councilman Watson

            Councilman Showers

            Councilwoman Moon

            Councilman Russell

 

13.       UNFINISHED BUSINESS ITEMS FOR ACTION.

 

 

 

 

14.       NEW BUSINESS ITEMS FOR INTRODUCTION.

 

a.         Introduction of an ordinance concerning the annexation of land lying generally at the south end of Alumni Drive, south of Oakwood.  (Planning)

 

15.       NEW BUSINESS ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION OR ACTION.

 

a.         Ordinance declaring certain equipment surplus to be sold.  (Public Works)

 

 

b.         Ordinance to correct equipment numbers on certain equipment being declared surplus and to be sold on Ordinance 04-294 on April 6, 2004.  (Public Works)

 

 

c.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement between the City of Huntsville and Lee Builders Inc. for construction services for the Public Works Services Equipment Wash System with Engineering Support from Tetra Tech, Inc.  (Facilities Projects Management)

 

 

d.         Request for approval to advertise and fill Planner II, Grade 15, position for Current Planning at a higher rate than entry level if necessary.  (Planning)

 

 

e.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the Madison County Soil and Water Conservation District regarding services of a Watershed Coordinator.  (Planning)

 

 

f.          Resolution authorizing the Mayor to renew agreements with Neighborhood Volunteer transportation groups.  (Parking & Public Transit)

 

 

g.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to renew agreements between Public Transit and the Huntsville Madison County Senior Center to provide drivers for the Handi Ride Transportation Program.  (Parking & Public Transit)

 

 

h.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to renew agreements between Public Transit and the Huntsville Madison County Mental Health Center for the Adult Day Treatment Program.  (Parking & Public Transit)

 

 

i.          Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the Community Intensive Treatment for Youth Program.  (Parking & Public Transit)

 

 

j.          Resolution authorizing the Clerk-Treasurer to invoke Compass Bank subdivision improvements Letter of Credit Number for S26244A for Arbor Woods Subdivision, 4th Addition.  (City Attorney)

 

 

k.         Resolution authorizing the Clerk-Treasurer to invoke First Commercial Bank subdivision improvements Letter of Credit Number 682 for Providence Phase I.  (City Attorney)

 

 

l.          Resolution authorizing the Clerk-Treasurer to invoke SouthTrust Bank subdivision sidewalk improvements Letter of Credit Number 99.OD.01105 for Chase Creek West Subdivision, Phase II.  (City Attorney)

 

 

m.        Resolution authorizing condemnation of utility and drainage easement along a parcel of land for Sutton Road Improvements.  (City Attorney)

 

 

n.         Resolution authorizing the City Attorney to settle the lawsuit entitled City of Huntsville v. Central Church of Christ in Huntsville, in the Circuit Court of Madison County, Alabama, Case No. CV-03-1805-JLB.  (City Attorney)

 

 

o.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an amended lease agreement between the City of Huntsville and LMK Properties, L.L.C. regarding the Clemons House.  (City Attorney)

 

 

p.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the low bidder, APAC-Southeast, Inc. for Monroe Street Realignment, Project No. ST-045-999-010() and 65-04-RD12 .  (Engineering)

 

 

q.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a supplemental agreement with G.W. Jones & Sons, Inc., for Engineering Design Services for Meridian Street, Phase II, Project No. 65-01-RD03 & STPOA 4500(030).  (Engineering)

 

 

r.          Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the low bidder, SJ&L General Contractor, LLC, for Broglan Branch at University Drive Retaining Wall, Project No. 65-04-DR02.  (Engineering)

 

 

s.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Dawson Engineering, Inc. for Engineering Services for the Aldridge Creek Sanitary Sewer Aerial Creek Crossing Abatement Program, Project #65-04-SP34.  (Water Pollution Control)

 

 

t.          Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into the attached agreements with the low bidder as outlined in the attached Summary of Bids for Specification.  (Finance)

 

u.         Resolution authorizing the acceptance of donation to Huntsville Police Department in the amount of $1,000.00 from Prudential Foundation for the Chaplain Program.  (Finance)

 

 

v.          Ordinance to amend Budget  Ordinance No. 03-785, adopted and approved on September 30, 2003 by changing appropriated funding and the authorized personnel strength within various departments.  (Finance)

 

 

w.        Resolution authorizing the Mayor to re-appoint Charles S. Rodenhauser as full-time Judge of Municipal Court.  (Council)

 

 

x.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a service agreement between the City of Huntsville and Attenta for worker’s compensation.  (Human Resources)

 

16.       LEGAL DEPARTMENT ITEMS/TRANSACTIONS.

 

a.         Vacation of Easements

 

1.         Ordinance authorizing the vacation of a portion of a 20-ft utility and drainage easement along the northern boundary of Lot 9, Block 2, Briarcliff Subdivision, Plat Book 2, Page 193 (2206 Annandale Road; Hall).

 

 

2.         Resolution to vacate 50-foot Utility and Drainage Easement, Lot 1 of a portion of Block 3, Cummings Research Park West, Plat Book 35, Page 32.  (CRP West; 1000 Explorer Blvd.)

 

 

 

 

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.