Revised: 02-09-05   (10:00 a.m.)

 

 

AGENDA FOR THE HUNTSVILLE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

TO BE HELD FEBRUARY 10, 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 January 13, 2005

            (Minutes Received)

 

b.         Regular Meeting held January 27, 2005

            (Minutes Received)

 

4.         RESOLUTIONS AND SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS.

 

a.         Mayor.

 

1.         Recognition of Davida Webster as a member of the United States Deaf Olympics Basketball Team which recently competed in Olympic events in Melbourne, Australia and featured athletes from nearly 100 countries.  (Spencer)

 

b.         Council.

 

1.         Adoption and Presentation.

 

a.         Resolution commemorating the life of Glen A. Deuel.  (Watson)

 

2.         Adoption Only.

 

 

 

c.         Other Special Recognitions.

 

            Certificate of Appreciation

Presented to the Junior Cotillion honorees sponsored by the Alpha Omega Chapter Eta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated.  (Showers)

 

d.         Announcements.

 

5.         BUSINESS WITH OUTSIDE LEGAL REPRESENTATION.

 

 

6.         PUBLIC HEARINGS.

 

a.         Public hearings to be held.

 

1.         Ordinance No. 05-013, 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). 

(Set January 13, 2005 Regular Council Meeting)  (Planning)

 

b.         Public Hearings to be Set

 

1.         Resolution to set a public hearing on the zoning of newly annexed land lying generally north of Little Cove Road and along the Flint River to Residence 1-A District.  (March 24, 2005 Regular Council Meeting)  (Planning)

 

 

2.         Resolution to set a Public Hearing on the zoning of newly annexed land lying generally on the north and east sides of Rodgers Drive, west of Williams and Broad Road, to Residence 1 District.  (March 24, 2005 Regular Council Meeting)  (Planning)

 

 

3.         Resolution to set a Public Hearing on the proposed amendments to the

Chapter 7 of the Code of Ordinances - Technical Codes. (March 10, 2005 Regular Council Meeting)  (Inspection)

 

 

4.         To set a public hearing on an appeal of the City Liquor License Review Committee disapproving a Class 4 Lounge-Liquor License to Phase II, LLC, d/b/a Phase II at 2601-M Memorial Parkway, North.  (February 24, 2005 Regular Council Meeting)  (Clerk-Treasurer)

 

 

 

 

 

7.         COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS.

 

a.         Communications from the Public.

 

b.         Reports

 

8.         HUNTSVILLE UTILITIES ITEMS.

 

a.         Resolution authorizing construction of the 46kV tap and 12kV getaways for the new Intermodal Substation.  (W.O. 23534-G)   (Utilities: Electric)

 

 

b.         Resolution authorizing conversion preparation of electric facilities along Pulaski Pike, between Bobo Section road and Ready Section Road.  (W.O. 23862-G)   (Utilities: Electric)

 

 

c.         Resolution authorizing relocation of the 46kV getaways for Central Substation at the request of the City of Huntsville.  (W.O. 23888-G)   (Utilities: Electric)

 

9.         BOARD APPOINTMENTS.

 

a.         Board Appointments to be Voted on.

 

1.         Resolution to reappoint Betty Frazier to the Beautification Board for a term to expire February 10, 2008.  (Kling)

 

b.         Board Appointment Nominations.

 

1.         Nomination of Robert Burton to the Educational Building Authority of the City of Huntsville – Madison Academy for a partial term to expire November 12, 2007.  (Watson/Moon)

 

10.       APPROVAL OF EXPENDITURES.

 

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

 

b.         Finance Committee Report.

 

1.         Resolution approving travel for Councilwoman Sandra Moon, to attend the 2005 Annual Congressional City Conference, Washington, D.C., March 11-15, 2005.  (Kling)                               

 

11.       COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR.

 

 

 

12.       COMMUNICATIONS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS.

              

            Councilman Russell

            Councilwoman Moon

            Councilman Kling

            Councilman Watson

            Councilman Showers

 

13.       UNFINISHED BUSINESS ITEMS FOR ACTION.

 

a.         Ordinance No. 05-50, to amend Chapter 21 of the Code of Ordinances regarding sewer rates.  (Introduced January 27, 2005 Regular Council Meeting)   (Water Pollution Control)

 

 

b.         Ordinance No. 05-51, to amend Chapter 21 of the Code of Ordinances to establish sewer access fees.   (Introduced January 27, 2005 Regular Council Meeting) (Water Pollution Control)

 

 

c.         Ordinance No. 05-052, to amend Budget Ordinance 04-803 to modify the authorized strength in various departments.  (Introduced January 27, 2005 Regular Council Meeting) (Human Resources)

 

 

d.         Ordinance No. 05-053, to amend Ordinance 89-79, Classification and Salary Plan Ordinance, to modify the salary classifications of certain positions.  (Introduced January 27, 2005 Regular Council Meeting) (Human Resources)

 

 

e.         Ordinance No. 05-54, to amend the Personnel Policies and Procedures Ordinance, #04-315; Section 8.6.  (Introduced January 27, 2005 Regular Council Meeting) (Human Resources)

 

 

f.          Ordinance No. 05-55, to amend Ordinance No. 00-880.  (Introduced January 27, 2005 Regular Council Meeting) (Parking & Public Transportation)

 

14.       NEW BUSINESS ITEMS FOR INTRODUCTION.

 

 

 

 

 

 

15.       NEW BUSINESS ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION OR ACTION.

 

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

 

 

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.  (Finance)

 

 

c.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with a taxpayer for the collection of unpaid balance of taxes due.  (Finance)

 

 

d.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with a taxpayer for the collection of unpaid balance of taxes due.  (Finance)

 

 

e.         Resolution authorizing the acceptance of donation to Operation Green Team in the amount of $500.00 from Huntsville Utilities for the Arbor Day Activities “Trees Are Terrific and Energy Wise” contest; donation of $500.00 from the Huntsville Tree Commission to help with expenses for the Arbor Day Art Poster contest; donation to the Department of Recreation and Landscape Management in the amount of $7,480.00 from Madison County Commission for the purchase of adjustable goals for the Challenger Gym; donation to Huntsville Police Department in the amount of $1,000.00 from Sam’s Club to West Precinct; donation to Animal Services of $72.00 from Madison Veterinarian Hospital for care of animals.  (Finance)

 

 

f.          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)

 

 

g.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to modify the master leasing agreement with Suntrust Leasing Corporation (Resolution #04-799) for the financing of energy savings improvements, Equipment Schedule 02.  (Finance)

 

 

h.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign the plat of Liberty Hill.  (Planning)

 

 

i.          Ordinance to authorize a Street name change for Southern portion of Mastin Lake Road to Mastin Lake Way.  (Planning)

 

 

j.          Resolution authorizing the City Attorney to settle the claim of Shiloh Baptist Church, Claim #05-39.  (City Attorney)

 

 

k.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a real estate option agreement between the City of Huntsville and Northlake Development, LLC for property located in Cummings Research Park West.  (City Attorney)

 

 

l.          Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a real estate sales agreement between the City of Huntsville and Dynetics, Inc., for 25 acres, more or less, located in Cummings Research Park West.  (City Attorney)

 

 

m.        Resolution authorizing the Clerk-Treasurer to invoke subdivision letter of credit for Main Line Subdivision.  (City Attorney)

 

 

n.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a real estate sales agreement among the City of Huntsville, Easter Seal Alabama, Inc., and The Health Care Authority of the City of Huntsville. (City Attorney)

 

 

o.         Resolution authorizing the City Council to consent and approve the petition of Brookhouse Investments, LLC, for the abandonment of a cemetery located within the City of Huntsville in accordance with Code of Alabama, Section 11-47-60. (City Attorney)

 

 

p.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement between the City of Huntsville and Lee Builders for Change Order #1 for Construction Services for the Public Works Services Equipment Wash System with Engineering support from Tetra Tech, Inc.  (Facilities Projects Management)

 

 

q.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement between the City of Huntsville and Environmental Abatement, Inc., for the demolition of the Old Mental Health Center.  (Facilities Projects Management)

 

 

r.          Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the low bidder, Concrete Builders, Inc. for Robert E. “Bud” Cramer, Jr. Park, Project No. 65-03-DR02. (Engineering)

 

 

s.         Approval to advertise and fill position of Civil Engineer III, Pay Grade 18, and fill position at steps higher than minimum within the pay grade if necessary. (Engineering)

 

 

t.          Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Johnson Controls, Inc. (JCI) to provide an Energy Savings Program for Facilities Maintenance.  (Facilities Maintenance)

 

 

u.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Costal Training Technologies Corp. to provide a Multi-Craft Curriculum Training Program for Facilities Maintenance.  (Facilities Maintenance)

 

 

v.         Resolution extending the Option Agreement between the City of Huntsville and

O & S Holdings, LLC.  (City Attorney)

 

16.       LEGAL DEPARTMENT ITEMS/TRANSACTIONS.

 

a.         Vacation of Easements

 

 

            None

 

b.         Vacation of rights-of-way

 

1.         Resolution authorizing the vacation of the right-of-way along a portion of Adams Street from Lowell Drive to California Street.   DELETED

 

c.         Deeds for acceptance

 

 

            None

 

d.         Routine bond satisfactions

 

            None

 

 

 

 

e.         Liquor bond mortgages

 

 

            None

 

 

17.       NON-ROSTER COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC.

 

 

18.       ADJOURN.