Revised: 01-24-06   (11:00 a.m.)

 

 

AGENDA FOR THE HUNTSVILLE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

TO BE HELD  JANUARY 26,  2006 AT 6:00 P.M.

IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS

 

 

 

CALL TO ORDER.

 

1.         INVOCATION.

 

            Reverend Michael Jones

            St.  James Cumberland Presbyterian Church

            Decatur, Alabama

 

2.         PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.

 

3.         APPROVAL OF MINUTES

 

a.         Regular Meeting held January 12, 2006.

            (Minutes Received)

 

4.         RESOLUTIONS AND SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS.

 

a.         Mayor.

 

1.         Resolution recognizing those employees eligible for the Safety Incentive Awards for the first quarter 2005-2006.

 

b.         Council.

 

1.         Adoption and Presentation.

 

a.         Resolution honoring prominent businessman for services to the community.  (Moon)

 

2.         Adoption Only.

 

a.         Resolution in recognition of an African American History Month Celebration presenting the Spelman College Jazz Ensemble in an afternoon of Jazz, sponsored by the University of Alabama in Huntsville, Office of Multicultural Affairs and the Music Department, in conjunction with Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., Delta Omega Zeta Chapter, held at the UAH Roberts Concert Hall on February 4, 2006.  (Showers)

 

c.         Other Special Recognitions.

 

d.         Announcements.

 

5.         BUSINESS WITH OUTSIDE LEGAL REPRESENTATION.

 

6.         PUBLIC HEARINGS.

 

a.         Public hearings to be held.

 

b.         Public Hearings to be Set

 

7.         COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS.

 

a.         Communications from the Public.

 

b.         Reports

 

8.         HUNTSVILLE UTILITIES ITEMS.

 

9.         BOARD APPOINTMENTS.

 

a.         Board Appointments to be Voted on.

 

1.         Resolution to reappoint Ms. Dorothy Dixon to the Beautification Board for a term to expire February 10, 2009.  (Showers)

 

 

2.         Resolution to reappoint Ms. Bernice Burnet to the Beautification Board for a term to expire February 10, 2009.  (Showers)

 

 

3.         Resolution to reappoint Ms. Mary Peoples to the Beautification Board for a term to expire February 10, 2009.  (Showers)

 

 

4.         Resolution to reappoint Ms. Judith Elmes to the Beautification Board for a term to expire February 10, 2009.  (Showers)

 

 

5.         Resolution to reappoint Ms. Lucille Jones to the Community Development Citizens Advisory Council, for a term to expire February 14, 2009.  (Showers)

 

 

6.         Resolution to reappoint Ms. Dana Griffin to the Beautification Board, for a term to expire February 10, 2008. (Kling)

 

 

7.         Resolution to reappoint Mr. Titus Christian to the Advisory Commission on Accessibility, for a term to expire January 10, 2009.  (Kling)

 

 

8.         Resolution to reappoint Mr.  David Hinkle to the Advisory Commission on Accessibility, for a term to expire January 10, 2009.  (Kling)

 

 

9.         Resolution to appoint Mr. Franklin Darby “Chopper” Hampton to the Medical Clinic Board (5th Avenue), for a partial term to expire January 11, 2008. (Kling)

 

 

10.       Resolution to appoint Mr. John Glenn to the Medical Clinic Board (5th Avenue), for a partial term to expire January 11, 2010. (Kling)

 

 

11.       Resolution to reappoint Mr. Robert Albright to the Medical Clinic Board (5th Avenue), for a term to expire January 11, 2012.  (Kling)

 

 

12.       Resolution to reappoint Mr. Glenn Whitaker to the Medical Clinic Board of Huntsville, Alabama – 1973, January 24, 2012.  (Kling)

 

 

13.       Resolution to reappoint Mr. Charles Kettle to the Huntsville Public Library Board, for a term to expire February 10, 2010.  (Moon)

 

 

14.       Resolution to reappoint Ms. Donna Lamb to the Public Building Authority of the City of Huntsville, for a term to expire December 14, 2011.  (Moon)

 

 

15.       Resolution to appoint Ms. Tracey Wright to the Madison County Department of Human Resources Board, for a partial term to expire August 1, 2006.  (Moon)

 

b.         Board Appointment Nominations.

 

1.         Nomination to appoint Ms. Norma Lindsey to the Beautification Board, for a term to expire February 10, 2008. (Kling)

 

 

 

10.       APPROVAL OF EXPENDITURES.

 

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

 

 

b.         Finance Committee Report.

 

1.         Resolution approving travel for Councilman Mark Russell, to attend the Chamber of Commerce 2006 Montgomery, Alabama trip, March 8, 2006.  (Watson)    

 

 

2.         Resolution approving travel for Councilwoman Sandra Moon, to attend the NLC’s 2006 Congressional City Conference, Washington, D.C. – March 11 – 15, 2006.  (Watson)            

 

 

3.         Resolution approving travel for Councilwoman Sandra Moon, to attend the Alabama League of Municipalities 2006 Convention - Mobile, Alabama,

            May 6 – 9, 2006.  (Watson)            

 

 

4.         Resolution approving travel for Councilman Bill Kling, Jr., to attend the Alabama League of Municipalities 2006 Convention - Mobile, Alabama,

            May 6 – 9, 2006.  (Watson)            

 

 

5.         Resolution approving travel for Councilman Richard Showers. Sr., to attend the Alabama League of Municipalities 2006 Convention - Mobile, Alabama,

            May 6 – 9, 2006.  (Watson)            

 

 

6.         Resolution approving travel for Councilman Glenn R. Watson, to attend the Alabama League of Municipalities 2006 Convention - Mobile, Alabama,

            May 6 – 9, 2006.  (Watson)            

 

11.       COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR.

 

 

12.       COMMUNICATIONS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS.

           

            Councilman Showers

            Councilwoman Moon

            Councilman Kling

            Councilman Watson

            Councilman Russell

 

13.       UNFINISHED BUSINESS ITEMS FOR ACTION.

 

a.         Ordinance No. 06-36, concerning the annexation of land lying on the east side of Slaughter Road, north of Heatherwood Drive, and south of Mingo Road. (Introduced January 12, 2006 Regular Council Meeting) (Planning)

 

 

b.         Ordinance No. 06-37, concerning the annexation of land lying on the east side of King Drake Road and north of Caldwell Lane. (Introduced January 12, 2006 Regular Council Meeting) (Planning)

 

14.       NEW BUSINESS ITEMS FOR INTRODUCTION.

 

a.         Introduction of an ordinance concerning the annexation of land lying on the west side of Forrest Hills Drive and south of Dug Hill Road. (Planning)

 

 

b.         Introduction of an ordinance to amend the Personnel Policies and Procedures manual, Section 10.22, to modify the maximum amount of leave that can be donated. (Human Resources)

 

15.       NEW BUSINESS ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION OR ACTION.

 

a.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the Alabama DOT for right-of-way acquisition for improvements to Meridian Street from Pratt Avenue to Monroe Street. (Planning)

 

 

b.         Resolution authorizing the acceptance of donation to the Cemetery Department as follows: donation of $50.00 from Jacquelyn P. Gray to be used for infrastructure improvements in Maple Hill Cemetery, donation of a cemetery plot (approximate value $1,000) from Donna Burgess Sharp to be used for indigent burial, and donation of $50.00 from Mt. View Baptist Church Prime Timers to be used for historic tree program.  (Finance)

 

 

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.         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)

 

 

e.         Resolution authorizing City Attorney to settle the claim of Steve Lacy, Claim No. 05-121. (Legal)

 

 

f.          Resolution authorizing City Attorney to settle the lawsuit of Robert Golden, as Personal Representative of the Estate of Carolyn Fay Bennett, Civil Action No. CV-03-1351 KKH. (Legal)

 

 

g.         Resolution authorizing the Clerk-Treasurer to invoke subdivision sidewalk letter of credit number 847, for Heritage of Monte Sano. (Legal)

 

 

h.         Resolution authorizing a grant of right-of-way for access to a public road over property located in North Huntsville Industrial Park to Deborah L. Clark. (Legal)

 

 

i.          Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a real estate sales contract between the City of Huntsville and RTI, LLC, for Lot 9 of Chelsea Industrial Park. (Legal)

 

 

j.          Resolution authorizing the mayor to enter into an Agreement with British Soccer, a division of Challenger Sports Corporation. (Recreation)

 

 

k.         Resolution authorizing the mayor to enter into a Contract with the Board of Trustees of the University of Alabama, for and on behalf of the University of Alabama in Huntsville, for the use of the Metro SportsPlex. (Recreation)

 

 

l.          Ordinance to amend the Personnel Policies and Procedures manual, Section 10.22, to modify the maximum amount of leave that can be donated. (Human Resources)   DELETED   

 

 

m.        Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Britt Demolition and Recycling, Inc. for the demolition of the STG Media Building. (Facilities Projects)

 

 

n.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to modify the agreement with Civil Solutions, L.L.P. for additional Engineering Design and Construction Administration Services for Drainage Improvements for the Proposed Convention Center Hotel and Retail/Entertainment Development, by Modification No. 1, Project No. 65-03-DR14. (Engineering)

 

 

o.         Resolution authorizing the mayor to modify the agreement with Skipper Consulting, Inc. for Traffic Signal Improvements at Various City Intersections, by Modification No. 1, Project No. 65-04-TI18 & STPHV-CN06(902). (Engineering)

 

 

p.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Garver Engineers, for Engineering Design Services for Zierdt Road improvements, Project No.STPHV-8507( ) & 65-06-RD01. (Engineering)  DELETED

 

 

q.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with McElroy Land Surveying Company for Engineering Services for platting of lots for Raytheon & Premiere Professional Systems in Cummings Research Park West, Project No. 65-06-SP04. (Engineering)

           

 

r.          Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Civil Solutions, L.L.P., for Engineering Design Services for North Huntsville Industrial Park Sanitary Sewer Extension, Project No. 65-06-SS03. (Engineering)

 

 

s.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to modify the agreement with Tetra Tech, Inc. for additional Engineering & Construction Administration Services for Capshaw Road Sewer and Pump Station, by Modification No. 3, Project No. 65-06-SS01. (Engineering)

 

 

t.          Resolution authorizing the Mayor to modify the agreement with Tetra Tech, Inc., for additional Engineering Design & Construction Administration Services with the Dupree Worthey Pump Station, Gravity System and Force Main and Capshaw Sewer Extension, by Modification No. 1, Project No. 65-04-SM03. (Engineering)

 

 

u.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Tetra Tech, Inc. for Construction Administration Services for Churchill Sanitary Sewer, Project No. 65-05-SS21. (Engineering)

 

 

v.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Tetra Tech, Inc. for Engineering Design & Construction Administration Services for Wade Road Sewer, Phase 1B, Project No. 65-02-SS05. (Engineering)

 

 

 

 

 

16.       LEGAL DEPARTMENT ITEMS/TRANSACTIONS.

 

a.         Vacation of Easements

 

1.         Ordinance authorizing the vacation of two 10-foot Utility and Drainage Easements, Lots 1, 2 and 3A, Williams & Broad Subdivision, Phase II & III, Plat Book 46, Pages 18 & 95.  (Dug Hill Road).

 

b.         Vacation of rights-of-way

 

 1.a.     Resolution consenting to the vacation of the 50-foot Right-of-Way adjacent to Smokey Mountain Drive, Lots 5 and 6, Stonemark Sector 5, Plat Book 29, Page 92 (Stonemark Development). 

 

 

1.b.      Ordinance authorizing the vacation of the 50-foot Right-of-Way adjacent to Smokey Mountain Drive, Lots 5 and 6, Stonemark Sector 5, Plat Book 29, Page 92 (Stonemark Development). 

 

 

2.a.      Resolution consenting to the vacation of the 50-foot Right-of-Way adjacent to Smokey Mountain Drive, Lot 7, Stonemark Sector 5, Plat Book 29, Page 92 (Turmenne). 

 

 

2.b.      Ordinance authorizing the vacation of the 50-foot Right-of-Way adjacent to Smokey Mountain Drive, Lot 7, Stonemark Sector 5, Plat Book 29, Page 92 (Turmenne). 

 

 

3.a.      Resolution consenting to the vacation of the 50-foot Right-of-Way adjacent to Smokey Mountain Drive, Lot 9, Stonemark Sector 5, Plat Book 29, Page 92 (Castellon). 

 

 

3.b.      Ordinance authorizing the vacation of the 50-foot Right-of-Way adjacent to Smokey Mountain Drive, Lot 9, Stonemark Sector 5, Plat Book 29, Page 92 (Castellon). 

 

 

c.         Deeds for acceptance

 

 

            None

 

 

 

d.         Routine bond satisfactions

 

 

            None

 

e.         Liquor bond mortgages

 

 

            None

 

 

17.       NON-ROSTER COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC.

 

 

18.       ADJOURN.