Revised: 01-11-05   (5:00 p.m.)

 

 

AGENDA FOR THE HUNTSVILLE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

TO BE HELD JANUARY 13, 2005 AT 6:00 P.M.

IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS

 

 

 

CALL TO ORDER.

 

1.         INVOCATION.

 

            Pastor C. Curtis Eason

            Antioch Baptist Church        

 

2.         PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.

 

 

3.         APPROVAL OF MINUTES

 

a.         Regular Meeting held December 16, 2004.

            (Minutes Received)

 

 

4.         RESOLUTIONS AND SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS.

 

a.         Mayor.

 

b.         Council.

 

1.         Adoption and Presentation.

 

a.         Resolution naming a ball field in University Park in honor of the late Stan Setzer" (Kling/Watson).

 

 

b.         Resolution commemorating the life of Ray Pearman for his service to the citizens of Huntsville.  (Showers)

     

2.         Adoption Only.

 

a.         Resolution welcoming Donzaleigh Avis Abernathy as guest speaker of the 20th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Breakfast sponsored by The Delta Theta Lambda Education Foundation of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity.  (Showers)

 

 

b.         Resolution welcoming Reverend Dr. J. H. Flakes, Jr. to Huntsville as guest of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Luncheon held on January 13, 2005 at the Redstone Arsenal Officers and Civilian Club sponsored by TEAM Redstone’s Cultural Awareness Committees.  (Showers)

 

 

c.         Resolution recognizing the dedication of the new church sanctuary of the Morris Chapel Primitive Baptist Church located at 2135 Winchester Road.  (Showers)

 

c.         Other Special Recognitions.

 

d.         Announcements.

 

5.         BUSINESS WITH OUTSIDE LEGAL REPRESENTATION.

 

5.         BUSINESS WITH OUTSIDE LEGAL REPRESENTATION.

 

a.         Decision of the Personnel Hearing for city employee Kenneth W. Guffey

      held January 10, 2005. (Police Department)    (Council)

 

 

b.         Decision of the Personnel Hearing for city employee Lee Neal

      held January 10, 2005. (Recreation Services)    (Council)

6.         PUBLIC HEARINGS.

 

a.         Public hearings to be held.

 

1.         Public hearing on  Ordinance No. 04-993, to rezone land lying generally on the south side of U.S. Highway 72 East, east of North Park Drive and west of Washington Street from Light Industry District and Residence 2 District to Neighborhood Business C-1 District.  (Set December 9, 2004 Regular Council Meeting)  (Planning)

 

 

2.         Public hearing on  Ordinance No. 04-995,  to rezone land lying generally on the south side of Martin Road and west of Zierdt Road and west of Zierdt Road from Residence 2-B District to Residence 2-A District and to Commercial Recreation C-5 District.  (Set December 9, 2004 Regular Council Meeting)  Planning

 

 

3.         Public hearing on Ordinance No. 04-997, concerning the zoning of newly annexed land lying generally on the south side of Hartside Road and east of Victoria Hills Drive to Residence 1-A District.  (Set December 9, 2004 Regular Council Meeting) (Planning)

 

 

4.         Public hearing on Ordinance No. 04-999, concerning the zoning of newly annexed land lying west of U.S. Highway 431 South and along the Flint River to Residence 1-B District.  (Set December 9, 2004 Regular Council Meeting) (Planning)

 

 

5.         Public hearing on Ordinance No. 04-1001, concerning the zoning of newly annexed land lying generally on the south side of Pettus Road, on the north and south sides of Harbin Road, west of Nance Road to Residence 2 District.  (Set December 9, 2004 Regular Council Meeting) (Planning)

 

 

6.         Public hearing on  Ordinance No. 04-1003, concerning the zoning of newly annexed land lying generally west of U.S. Highway 431 South, east of Old Big Cove Road and along the west side of the Flint River to Residence 1-B District.  (Set December 9, 2004 Regular Council Meeting) (Planning)

 

 

7.         Public hearing on Ordinance No. 04-1005, concerning the zoning of newly annexed land lying generally at the east end of Willow Creek Drive east of Taylor Road, to Residence 1-B District.  (Set December 9, 2004 Regular Council Meeting) (Planning)

 

 

8.         Public hearing on Ordinance No. 04-1007, concerning an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance concerning Article 91, Section 91.5.  (Set December 9, 2004 Regular Council Meeting) (Planning)

 

 

9.         Public Hearing on a resolution authorizing the City Clerk Treasurer to assess the costs of demolishing the property located at 125, 127, 129, & 131 Holding Avenue.  (Community Development)

 

 

10.       Public hearing on a Resolution authorizing the City Clerk Treasurer to assess the cost of abating the cutting and removing of grass and weeds against certain properties.  (Community Development)

 

b.         Public Hearings to be Set

 

1.         Resolution to set a public hearing on an ordinance to rezone land generally south of Zierdt Road and east of Fox Road from Residence 1 District to Residence 1-A District.  (February 24, 2005)  (Planning)

 

 

2.         Resolution to set a public hearing on the zoning of newly annexed land lying generally north and south of Little Cove Road, east of McMullen Land and west of the Flint River to Residence 1-D District, Residence 2-A District and Neighborhood Business C-1 District.  (February 24, 2005)  (Planning)

 

 

3.         Resolution to set a public hearing on the amendments to the Zoning Ordinance concerning Article 3; deleting and replacing Article 53; amending Article 72, Section 72.4 subsection 72.4.11 and Section 72.5, subsections 72.5.7 and 72.5.19; and amending Article 92, Section 92.5.3., subsection (14). 

(February 10, 2005)  (Planning)

 

7.         COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS.

 

a.         Communications from the Public.

 

b.         Reports

 

8.         HUNTSVILLE UTILITIES ITEMS.

 

a.         Resolution authorizing contract for the purchase of an upgrade to Huntsville Utilities Nortel PBX telephone system.  (P.R. 122904) (Utilities: Electric)

 

 

b.         Resolution authorizing replacement/installation of approx. 2200' of 750 underground cable & approx. 440' of 2/0 underground cable for system improvement & increase service reliability.  (W.O. 23770U) (Utilities: Electric)

 

 

c.         Resolution authorizing purchase of a new power substation transformer for Monte Sano Substation.  (W.O. 23817G) (Utilities: Electric)

 

 

d.         Resolution authorizing purchase of a new power substation transformer for PPG Substation.  (W.O. 23818G) (Utilities: Electric)

 

 

e.         Resolution authorizing purchase of new substation package, which is needed due to the new growth in and around the Hazel Green and Meridianville area.  (W.O. 23821G) (Utilities: Electric)

 

 

f.          Resolution authorizing purchase of design, materials & installation of a back-up dispatch center in the main building.  (W.O. 23822G) (Utilities: Electric)

 

 

g.         Resolution authorizing the installation of approx 1,100' of 16" DI water main along the north side of Pueblo Drive between Sonya Drive & Colfax Road.  (W.O. 1-06848-MI05) (Utilities Water)

 

 

h.         Resolution authorizing installation of approx. 1,740' of 12" DI water main north of U.S. Hwy. 72 to Old Railroad Bed Road to provide water to Belle Mor Lakes Subdivision.  (W.O. 1-06849-MP05) (Utilities: Water)

 

 

i.          Resolution authorizing installation of approx. 10,000' of 12" ws main, 570' of 8" ws main, 160' of 6" ws main & 50' of 4" ws main along Hwy. 53 & Dan Tibbs Rd., north to Nick Fitchard Rd., due to Hwy. 53 Widening Project.  (W.O. 16197-MR04)   (Utilities: Gas)

 

9.         BOARD APPOINTMENTS.

 

a.         Board Appointments to be Voted on.

 

1.         Resolution to appoint Mark Seely to the Board of Examinations and Appeals for Construction Industries, Place 4,  for a partial term to expire September 21, 2007.  (Watson)

     

b.         Board Appointment Nominations.

 

1.         Nomination of  E. Cutter Hughes for reappointment to the Huntsville-Madison County Public Library Board for a term to expire February 10, 2009.  (Kling/Russell)

 

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 Russell

            Councilwoman Moon

            Councilman Showers

 

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 southwest corner of Capshaw Road and Nance Road.  (Planning)

 

 

b.         Introduction of an ordinance concerning the annexation of land lying generally on the north side of U.S. Highway 72 East, south of the Southern Railway and east of Bell Circle.  (Planning)

 

 

c.         Introduction of an ordinance concerning the annexation of land lying generally north of U.S. Highway 72 West, along Limestone Creek and on the west and east sides of Old Railroad Bed Road.  (Planning)

 

15.       NEW BUSINESS ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION OR ACTION.

 

a.         Resolution of the City of Huntsville supporting passage of the legislation relating to automated red light enforcement in municipalities in the State of Alabama.  (Watson)

 

 

b.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor of the City of Huntsville to approve changes to the Flexible Benefits Plan and the Summary Plan Description – Material Modifications  (Human Resources)

 

 

c.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement between the City of Huntsville and Rex Bell to administer the Alarm Ordinance.  (Police)

 

 

d.         Request for authorization to advertise and fill the vacant Landscape Maintenance Worker position in the Cemetery Department.  (Cemetery)

 

 

e.         Request for authorization to advertise and fill 2 position of Court Clerk, Grade 8.  (Municipal Court)

 

 

f.          Resolution authorizing the Mayor to certify to the Judge of Probate this resolution concerning the deannexation of a tract lying on the south side of Jordan Road, the east side of Bell Circle and north of Chase Creek.  (Planning)

 

 

g.         Ordinance declaring certain equipment surplus and to be sold at auction (GovDeals.com) or in the best interest and most cost effective way for the City of Huntsville.  (Facilities Projects Management)

 

 

h.         Resolution authorizing the Clerk Treasurer to invoke sidewalk letter of credit No. 24451 for Clearwater Subdivision.  (City Attorney)

 

 

i.          Resolution authorizing the Clerk Treasurer to invoke sidewalk letter of credit No. 24452 for Clearwater II Subdivision.  (City Attorney)

 

 

j.          Resolution authorizing the Clerk Treasurer to invoke subdivision improvements bond for Greenwycke Heights Phase III, Subdivision.  (City Attorney)

 

 

k.         Resolution authorizing the acceptance of donation to Huntsville Police Department from Jim Richards.  This donation is a HazMat Kit (NBC PPE Kit) valued at approximately $500.00; donation to Huntsville Fire & Rescue in the amount of $15.00 from Vijayalakshimi Reddy for the purchase of fire prevention materials; donation to Animal Services in the amount of $20.00 from PetsMart Charities for care of animals and donation of $50.00 from Elizabeth Halbrook in honor of John & Becky Hacker due to their love of animals, donation of $500.00 from the Pinnix Group, Inc. for care of animals, and donation of $25.00 from Rev. Geraldine Smallwood for care of animals.  (Finance)

 

 

l.          Ordinance to amend Budget Ordinance No. 04-803, adopted and approved on October 14, 2004, by changing appropriated funding and the authorized personnel strength within various departments.  (Finance)

 

 

m.        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)

 

 

n.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Alabama Boston Terrier Rescue.  (Animal Services)

 

 

o.         Request for authorization to advertise and fill one (1) position of Shelter Attendant, Grade 6.  (Animal Services)

 

 

p.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to award Options 1 and 2 to low bidder, Jordan Excavating for Capshaw Road Sewer and Pump Station, Project No. 65-04-SM01.  (Engineering)

 

 

q.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Professional Services Agreement for Storm Drainage Consulting Services with Civil Solutions, LLP, Project No. 65-05-DM12.  (Engineering) 

 

 

r.          Resolution authorizing the Mayor to modify the contract with Tetra Tech, Inc. for Capshaw Road Pump Station, by Modification No. 2, Project No. 65-04-SM01.  (Engineering)

 

 

s.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Geo Solutions or Construction Materials Testing Services for Resurfacing of City Streets, Phase IV, Project No. 65-04-RD06.  (Public Works)

 

 

t.          Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Tetra Tech, Inc., for Engineering Services for Overflow Investigation at Mount Vernon, Saundra Lane and Traffic Jams, Project No. 65-05-SS05.   (Water Pollution Control)

 

u.         Ordinance granting an easement to Jeffrey W. Sikes for permanent encroachments. (Watson)

 

 

v.         Ordinance amending Chapter 21, Section 21-91 of the Code of Ordinances, Use of Public Sewers and Sewage Disposal.  (Engineering)

 

16.       LEGAL DEPARTMENT ITEMS/TRANSACTIONS.

 

a.         Vacation of Easements

 

1.         Ordinance to vacate Utility and Drainage Easements between Lots 14 & 15, Byrd Spring Subdivision, Fourth Addition, Phase I, Plat Book 11, Page 36.  (7448 Clubfield Circle; Luttrell).

 

 

2.         Ordinance to vacate Utility and Drainage Easements between Lots 19, 20, 23 & 24, Spacegate Subdivision, Plat Book 24, Page 68.  (Shuttle Drive and Spacelab Court; Triple Sevens Properties).

 

 

 

b.         Vacation of rights-of-way

 

 

            None

 

 

c.         Deeds for acceptance

 

BOB WADE LANE

 

1.       Easement and Right-of-Way                William S. Johnson

                                                                   Accepted 9/30/04

 

 

2.       Easement and Right-of-Way               Karen H. Johnson

                                                                   Accepted 9/30/04

 

d.         Routine bond satisfactions

 

 

            None

 

e.         Liquor bond mortgages

 

 

            None

 

17.       NON-ROSTER COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC.

 

 

18.       ADJOURN.