Revised: 12-14-05   (8:00 a.m.)

 

 

AGENDA FOR THE HUNTSVILLE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

TO BE HELD  DECEMBER 15,  2005 AT 6:00 P.M.

IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS

 

 

CALL TO ORDER.

 

1.         INVOCATION.

 

            “Blue Notes”

            Huntsville Police Department

 

2.         PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.

 

3.         APPROVAL OF MINUTES

 

a.         Regular Meeting held November 22, 2005.

            (Minutes Received)

 

b.         Regular Meeting held December 1, 2005.

            (Minutes Received)

 

4.         RESOLUTIONS AND SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS.

 

a.         Mayor.

 

b.         Council.

 

1.         Adoption and Presentation.

 

a.         Resolution recognizing Dr. Walter Nunn for his outstanding contributions to the community.  (Watson)

 

 

b.         Resolution recognizing the heroic contribution of Deputy Phillip Muhammad to the citizens of Huntsville.  (Showers)

 

 

c.         Resolution recognizing Councilwoman Cynthia McCollum for her outstanding contributions to citizens of Huntsville and Madison County and her recent election as the 2006 2nd Vice President of NLC, during the National League of Cities Congress of Cities held in Charlotte, NC, December 6 – 10, 2005.  (Showers)

 

2.         Adoption Only.

 

a.         Resolution recognizing the dedication of a historical marker in honor of the Reverend Dr. Joseph Lowery.  (Showers)

 

c.         Other Special Recognitions.

 

d.         Announcements.

 

5.         BUSINESS WITH OUTSIDE LEGAL REPRESENTATION.

 

6.         PUBLIC HEARINGS.

 

a.         Public hearings to be held.

 

1.         Public hearing on Ordinance No. 05-1004, concerning the zoning newly annexed property lying north of Capshaw, east of Sanderson Road, and west of Old Railroad to Residence 1-B District (15.60 acres) and Residence 1-A District (13.33 acres).  (Set November 10, 2005 Regular Council Meeting)  (Planning)

 

 

2.         Public hearing on Ordinance No. 05-1006, concerning the zoning of newly annexed property lying north of U.S. Highway 72 East and west of Shields Road to Highway Business C-4 District.  (Set November 10, 2005 Regular Council Meeting) (Planning)

 

 

3.         Public hearing on Ordinance No.  05-1008, concerning the zoning of newly annexed property lying south of Capshaw Road and east of Balch Road to Residence 2 District.  (Set November 10, 2005 Regular Council Meeting)  (Planning)

 

 

4.         Public hearing on Ordinance No. 05-1010, concerning the zoning of newly annexed property lying on west side of Little Cove Road to Residence 1-A District.  (Set November 10, 2005 Regular Council Meeting) (Planning)

 

 

5.         Public hearing on Ordinance No. 05-1012, concerning rezoning property lying on the east side of Blue Spring Road, north of Sparkman Drive, and south of Mastin Lake Road from Residence 2-B District to Neighborhood Business C-1 District.  (Set November 10, 2005 Regular Council Meeting) (Planning)

 

 

6.         Public hearing on Ordinance No. 05-1014, concerning the rezoning property lying on the east side of Memorial Parkway, south of Holmes Avenue, west of Pollard Street, and north of Heart of Huntsville Drive from Light Industry District to General Business C-3 District.  (Set November 10, 2005 Regular Council Meeting) (Planning)

 

 

7.         Public hearing on Ordinance No. 05-1016, to adopt  the revised  Design and Acceptance Manual for Sanitary Sewers, 2005 edition.   (Set November 10, 2005 Regular Council Meeting)  (Engineering)  

 

b.         Public Hearings to be Set

 

1.         Resolution to set a public hearing for Deirdra Fleming d/b/a Luxurious Limousine Service to operate one (1) limousine in the City of Huntsville.  (January 12, 2005 Regular Council Meeting)  (Parking & Public Transit)

 

7.         COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS.

 

a.         Communications from the Public.

 

b.         Reports

 

8.         HUNTSVILLE UTILITIES ITEMS.

 

a.         Resolution authorizing replacement of all existing underground cable in Twickenham Manor Subdivision.  (W.O. 24606-U) (Utilities: Electric) 

 

 

b.         Resolution authorizing construction of an underground 3-phase distribution system to serve new office building.  (W.O.  24737-N0 (Utilities: Electric)

 

 

c.         Resolution authorizing the addition of a 20 MVAR capacitor rack to the existing unit at Jetport.  (W.O. 24755-G) (Utilities: Electric)

 

 

d.         Resolution authorizing the continuation of the conversion of the Madison Crossroads area to 25kV.  (W.O. 24780-G) (Utilities: Electric)

 

 

e.         Resolution authorizing renovation of lease space at Huntsville Utilities’ Spragins St. Facility.  (W.O. 24886-G) (Utilities: Electric)

 

 

f.          Resolution authorizing the purchase of one new, unused 3/4 Ton truck, cab & chassis for Communications Section.  (P.R. 0094) (Utilities: Electric)

 

 

g.         Resolution authorizing the purchase of one, new 3/4 Ton truck, cab & chassis for Communications Section.  (P.R. 0095) (Utilities: Electric)

 

 

h.         Resolution authorizing purchase of new 1-Ton (15,000 GVWR) Super Duty Truck, Cab & Chassis to replace unit 309.0.  (P.R. 0096) (Utilities: Electric)

 

 

i.          Resolution authorizing purchase of new 50,000 GVWR Cab & Chassis w/Service Body & Winch to replace Unit 357.0 (P.R. 0099) (Utilities: Electric)

 

 

j.          Resolution authorizing purchase of new 3/4-Ton (8,500 GVWR) Truck w/styleside body to replace unit 351.0.  (P.R. 0202) (Utilities: Electric)

 

 

k.         Resolution authorizing purchase of new 35,000 GVWR cab & chassis w/service body & winch to replace unit 323.0.  (P.R. 0204) (Utilities: Electric)

 

 

l.          Resolution authorizing purchase of new 35,000 GVWR cab & chassis w/winch & 49' aerial unit to replace units 398.0 & 398.8.  (P.R. 0205) (Utilities: Electric)

 

 

m.        Resolution authorizing purchase of company standard tractor/loader/backhoe to replace unit 379.1.  (P.R. 0206) (Utilities: Electric)

 

 

n.         Resolution authorizing purchase of new 35,000 GVWR cab & chassis w/winch & 49' aerial unit.  (P.R. 0207) (Utilities: Electric)

 

 

o.         Resolution authorizing purchase of new 35,000 GVWR cab & chassis w/winch & 49' aerial unit.  (P.R. 0208) (Utilities: Electric)

 

 

p.         Resolution authorizing purchase of 3 new wire trailers to transport reels of underground cable.  (P.R. 0209) (Utilities: Electric)

 

 

q.         Resolution authorizing purchase of new 35,000 GVWR cab & chassis per approved H.U. specifications.  (P.R. 0210) (Utilities: Electric)

 

 

r.          Resolution authorizing purchase of one new underground puller per approved H.U. specifications.  (P.R. 0214) (Utilities: Electric)

 

 

s.         Resolution authorizing purchase of new mini-excavator per H.U. specifications.  (P.R. 0215) (Utilities: Electric)

 

 

t.          Resolution authorizing purchase of 3 new wire trailers to transport reels of underground cable.  (P.R. 12081) (Utilities: Electric)

 

 

u.         Resolution authorizing purchase of developer tools & programming software for the Trouble Order System & Mapping.  (P.R. rjm-10052005) (Utilities: Electric)

 

 

v.         Resolution authorizing installation of 4,100' of 6" PE pipe along N. Memorial Pkwy. to Grimwood Road.  (W.O. 16334-M05) (Utilities: Gas)

 

 

w.        Resolution authorizing installation of 9,050' of 6" PE pipe along Capshaw Rd. & 4,010' of 2" PE pipe within Legendwood Preserve Subdivision.  (W.O. 16336-M05) (Utilities: Gas)

 

 

x.         Resolution authorizing installation of 13,500' of 6" PE pipe along Mt. Lebanon & Monroe Rds. & installation of 4" pressure regulator station.  (W.O. 16344-M05) (Utilities: Gas)

 

 

y.         Resolution authorizing purchase of new 3/4-Ton 4WD truck w/ext. cab, chassis & service body for the Gas Operations Section.  (P.R. 0075) (Utilities: Gas)

 

 

z.         Resolution authorizing purchase of new 1-Ton truck, cab & chassis w/platform bed for the Gas Operations Section.  (P.R. 0076) (Utilities: Gas)

 

 

aa.       Resolution authorizing purchase of new 1-Ton truck, cab & chassis w/platform bed & storage bins for the Gas Operations Section.  (P.R. 0077) (Utilities: Gas)

 

 

bb.       Resolution authorizing purchase of new company standard tractor/backhoe/loader for the Gas Operations Section.  (P.R. 0078) (Utilities: Gas)

 

 

cc.       Resolution authorizing purchase of new fluid excavation unit for the Gas Operations Section.  (P.R. 0079) (Utilities: Gas)

 

 

dd.       Resolution authorizing purchase of new tractor/backhoe/loader to replace unit 168.  (P.R. 0070) (Utilities: Water)

 

 

ee.       Resolution authorizing purchase of new 1-Ton super-duty truck for the Water Operations Section.  (P.R. 0071) (Utilities: Water)

 

 

ff.         Resolution authorizing purchase of new 3/4-Ton truck for the Water Operations Section.  (P.R. 0073) (Utilities: Water)

 

9.         BOARD APPOINTMENTS.

 

a.         Board Appointments to be Voted on.

 

1.         Resolution to reappoint Mr. Freeman Holifield, Fifth Director, to the Solid Waste Disposal Authority for a term to expire January 1, 2010.  (Showers)

 

 

2.         Resolution to reappoint Mr. Jack Kelly to the Educational Building Authority of the City of Huntsville-Madison Academy for a term to expire November 8, 2009.  (Watson)

 

 

3.         Resolution to reappoint Mr. Mark McDaniel to the Educational Building Authority of the City of Huntsville-Madison Academy for a term to expire November 8, 2011.  (Watson)

 

b.         Board Appointment Nominations.

 

1.         Nomination of Mr. R.J. Rhoades for appointment to the Housing Board of Adjustments and Appeals for a partial term to expire August 22, 2009.  (Kling)

 

 

 

 

 

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.

 

a.         Ordinance concerning the annexation of land lying on the west side of Dupree Worthey Road and south of Capshaw Road.  (Introduced December 1, 2005 Regular Council Meeting)  (Urban Development/ Planning)

 

 

b.         Ordinance to adopt one new base map as part of the official set of zoning maps.  (Introduced December 1, 2005 Regular Council Meeting)  (Urban Development/Planning)

 

14.       NEW BUSINESS ITEMS FOR INTRODUCTION.

 

a.         Introduction of an ordinance concerning the annexation of property lying on the west side of Research Park Boulevard and north of Blake Bottom Road.  (Planning)

 

15.       NEW BUSINESS ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION OR ACTION.

 

a.         Request for authorization to fill GIS field project coordinator, Grade 11, in the Planning Division/GIS and to advertise nationwide.  (Planning)

 

 

b.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter in an agreement with Alabama DOT for utility work to add lanes on Taylor Road from Sutton Road to Terry Drake Road.  (Planning)

 

 

c.         Ordinance to amend Budget Ordinance No. 05-815, adopted and approved on September 29, 2005, by changing appropriated funding and the authorized personnel strength within various departments.  (Finance)

 

 

d.         Ordinance to amend Budget Ordinance No. 05-815, adopted and approved on September 29, 2005 by making re-appropriations of FY05 purchase orders and appropriations of FY05 surplus.  (Finance)

 

 

e.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into agreements with the low bidder as specified in the attached Summary of Bids for Acceptance.  (Finance)

 

 

f.          Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a special installment payment agreement with a taxpayer.  (Finance)

 

 

g.         Resolution authorizing the Clerk Treasurer to invoke landscape letter of credit for Buchanan Commercial Subdivision.  (City Attorney)

 

 

h.         Resolution authorizing the Clerk Treasurer to invoke subdivision sidewalk letter of credit of Marina Park Subdivision.  (City Attorney)

 

 

i.          Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Lease Agreement between the City of Huntsville and New Russell Erskine, L.P.  (City Attorney)

 

 

j.          Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a real estate sales contract between the City of Huntsville and McCurry-Roberts, LLC, for Lot 8 of Chelsea Industrial Park.  (City Attorney)

 

 

k.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Real Estate Sales and Option Contract between the City of Huntsville and Geo Solutions, Inc., for the sale of property located in North Huntsville Conservation Design Industrial Park.  (City Attorney)

 

 

l.          Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Development Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Tony Pollard Builders, Inc.  (Engineering)

 

 

m.        Resolution authorizing condemnation of temporary construction easements over, along and under a parcel of land for Taylor Road Improvements.  (City Attorney)

 

 

n.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the agreement with  B. H. Craig Construction Co.,  for Dupree Worthey Pump Station, Project No. 65-04-SM03, by Change Order No. 1.  (Engineering)

                       

 

o.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the low bidder,

McDonald Bros. Construction, Inc. for Dry Creek Greenway, Project No. 65-05-WP02.  (Engineering)

                      

 

p.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with G. W. Jones & Sons Consulting Engineers, Inc., for Engineering  Services for Governors Drive Widening, Phase I, Project No .65-05-RD03.  (Engineering)

 

 

q.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Garver Engineers, L.L.C.,  for Engineering  Services for Updated Sanitary Sewer Outfall for Lot 20 for North Huntsville Industrial Park, Project No. 65-06-SS01.  (Engineering)

 

 

r.          Resolution authorizing the Mayor to modify the agreement with  Volkert & Associates, Inc., for Appraisal and Contract Management Services for Taylor Road/Sutton Road, by Modification No. 1, Project No. STPOA-4500(2).  (Engineering)

 

 

s.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to make application for State Revolving Loan Funds from the State of Alabama for City of Huntsville Wastewater Collection and Treatment Facilities.  (Water Pollution Control)

 

 

t.          Resolution authorizing the acceptance of a grant from the Alabama Emergency Management Agency totaling $2,750.00 for the purchase of radio equipment.  (Emergency Management)

 

 

u.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign a plat for Raytheon Corporation.  (Planning)

 

 

 

16.       LEGAL DEPARTMENT ITEMS/TRANSACTIONS.

 

a.         Vacation of Easements

 

1.         Ordinance to vacate a 10-foot Utility and Drainage Easement, Lot 6, Amhurst Phase VI, Plat Book 45, Page 88.  (Poole Dr.; McCown) 

 

2.         Ordinance to vacate the 15-foot Utility and Drainage Easement between Lots 3 and 4, Resubdivision of Part of Lots 2 and 3, A.W. Newsom and Ed Penny Merrimack Addition, Plat Book 2, Page 40.  (3917 Thomas Rd; The Oasis Group)

 

3.         Ordinance to vacate the 15-foot Utility and Drainage Easement between Lot 1, Block 2, and Lot 2, Block 1, Resubdivision of Part of Lots 2 and 3, A.W. Newsom and Ed Penny Merrimack Addition, Plat Book 1, Page 366, and Plat Book 2, Page 40.  (3909 Thomas Rd; The Oasis Group)

 

4.         Ordinance to vacate a portion of a sewer easement on property located at the Southwest Corner of Mastin Lake Road and Memorial Parkway.  

 

b.         Vacation of rights-of-way

 

            None

 

c.         Deeds for acceptance

 

1.         22.56 Acre Tract                               Raymond B. Jones, Carolyn Jones Blue and

                                                                        Elizabeth Jones Lowe

                                                                        Accepted 12/13/05

 

2.         Right-of-way                                       Raymond B. Jones, Carolyn Jones Blue and

                                                                        Elizabeth Jones Lowe

                                                                        Accepted 12/13/05

 

d.         Routine bond satisfactions

 

            None

 

e.         Liquor bond mortgages

 

            None

 

17.       NON-ROSTER COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC.

 

 

18.       ADJOURN.