Revised: 03-22-06   (2:00 p.m.)

 

 

AGENDA FOR THE HUNTSVILLE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

TO BE HELD MARCH 23, 2006 AT 6:00 P.M.

IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS

 

 

 

CALL TO ORDER.

 

 

1.         INVOCATION.

 

            Minister George Coffell

     

 

2.         PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.

 

 

3.         APPROVAL OF MINUTES

 

a.         Regular Meeting held  March 9, 2006

            (Minutes Received)

 

 

4.         RESOLUTIONS AND SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS.

 

a.         Mayor.

 

b.         Council.

 

1.         Adoption and Presentation.

 

2.         Adoption Only.

 

a.         Resolution recognizing the Triple M Conference to held at True Light Church of God in Christ on April 8, 2006.   (Showers)

 

b.         Resolution recognizing the Alabama Agricultural & Mechanical University Sixth Annual Black-Tie Scholarship Banquet and Ball to be held at the VBC North Hall, April 6, 2006.  (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. 06-132, on an ordinance rezoning land lying south of Dunlop Boulevard and north of Kellner Road from Planned Industrial District to Residence 2 District. (Set February 9, 2006 Regular Council Meeting)  (Planning)

 

 

2.         Public hearing on Ordinance No. 06-134, on an ordinance rezoning land lying on the west side of McMurtrie Drive and south of U.S. Highway 72 West from Residence 2-A District to Residence 2-B District. ((Set February 9, 2006 Regular Council Meeting) (Planning)

 

 

3.         Public hearing Ordinance No. 06-136, on an ordinance zoning newly annexed land lying on the west side of Dupree Worthey Road and south of Capshaw Road to Residence 1-A District. (Set February 9, 2006 Regular Council Meeting) (Planning)

 

 

4.         Public hearing Ordinance No. 06-138, on an ordinance rezoning land lying at the northeast corner of the intersection of Triana Boulevard and Drake Avenue from Residence 2 District to Neighborhood Business C-1 District. (Set February 9, 2006 Regular Council Meeting)  (Planning)

 

 

5.         Public hearing Ordinance No. 06-140, on an ordinance rezoning land lying on the west side of Triana Boulevard, south of Johnson Road, and north of Redstone Arsenal from Residence 1-B District and Residence 2-B District to Residence 2-A District. (Set February 9, 2006 Regular Council Meeting)  (Planning)

 

 

6.         Public hearing Ordinance No. 06-142, on an ordinance rezoning land lying east of McMullen Lane and north of Little Cove Road from Residence 1-A District to Residence 2-A District and Residence 2 District. (Set February 9, 2006 Regular Council Meeting) (Planning)

 

 

 

7.         Public hearing Ordinance No. 06-144, on an ordinance rezoning land lying on the north side of Wall Street Road and east of Rabbit Lane from Residence 1-B District to Residence 2 District. (Set February 9, 2006 Regular Council Meeting) (Planning)

 

 

8.         Public hearing  for Randall G. Denney and Michele R. Denney d/b/a Starlight Limousine, LLC to operate four (4) limousines in the City of Huntsville.  (Set March 9, 2006 Regular Council Meeting). (Parking and Public Transit)

 

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 rescinding Resolution No. 06-245, to appoint Ms. Andree Evain Cope to the Beautification Board for a partial term to expire February 10, 2008.  (Kling)

 

 

2.         Resolution to appoint Ms. Andree Evain Cope to the Beautification Board for a partial term to expire February 10, 2009.  (Kling)

 

 

3.         Resolution to reappoint Mr. Stuart Maples to the Huntsville-Madison County Mental Health Board for a term to expire April 1, 2012.  (Russell)

 

 

4.         Resolution to appoint Mr. Fred Frost to the Beautification Board for a partial term to expire February 10, 2009.  (Showers)

 

 

5.         Resolution to appoint Mr. Donald Hodge to the Beautification Board for a partial term to expire February 10, 2009.  (Showers)

 

 

6.         Resolution to reappoint Mr. Thomas Gentilcore to the Air Pollution Control Board for a term to expire April 11, 2011.  (Moon)

 

 

7.         Resolution to appoint Dr. Henry M. Gaillard to the Medical Clinic of the City of Huntsville – 1966 (Four Points Hospital Medical Clinic Board) for a partial term to expire March 10, 2010.  (Moon)

 

 

8.         Resolution to reappoint Dr. Donald Ross, Sr. to the Medical Clinic of the City of Huntsville – 1966 (Four Points Hospital Medical Clinic Board) for a term to expire March 10, 2012.  (Moon)

 

b.         Board Appointment Nominations.

 

1.         Nomination to appoint Ms. Sarah Davis to the Animal Services Advisory Council for a partial term to expire April 23, 2008.  (Showers)

 

 

2.         Nomination to appoint Dr. Kathy McGhee to the Animal Services Advisory Council for a partial term to expire April 23, 2008.  (Showers)

 

 

3.         Nomination to reappoint Dr. Michele Ashman Bodin to the Animal Services Advisory Council for a partial term to expire April 23, 2007.  (Showers)

 

 

4.         Nomination to appoint Ms. Linda M. Maynor to the Von Braun Center Board of Control for a partial term to expire August 27, 2009.  (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 Watson

            Councilman Showers

            Councilwoman Moon

            Councilman Kling

            Councilman Russell

           

 

13.       UNFINISHED BUSINESS ITEMS FOR ACTION.

 

a.         Ordinance No. 06-247, on the annexation of land lying on the west side of King Drake Road and north of Caldwell Lane.  (Introduced March 9, 2006 Regular Council Meeting)  (Planning)

 

 

b.         Ordinance No. 06-248, on changing the compensation received by election officials effective with the Municipal Election to be held on August 22, 2006. (Introduced March 9, 2006 Regular Council Meeting)  (Clerk-Treasurer)

 

14.       NEW BUSINESS ITEMS FOR INTRODUCTION.

 

a.         Introduction of an ordinance amending Division 2, Vehicle Towing and Impoundment, of Article II, Administration and Enforcement, of Chapter 25, Traffic and Vehicles, of the Code of Ordinances, City of Huntsville, Alabama.  (Police)

 

 

b.         Introduction to an ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 89-79 to create the position of Fire Communications Manager.  (Human Resources)

 

15.       NEW BUSINESS ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION OR ACTION.

 

a.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement between the City of Huntsville and NEW Solutions (America), Inc., for the purchase of the computerized forensic fingerprint system.  (Police)

 

 

b.         Resolution authorizing the Chief of Police to condemn in custody and evidential property.  (Police)

 

 

c.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement between the City of Huntsville and the U.S. Department of Justice for the 2006 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Award.  (Police)

 

 

d.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement between the City of Huntsville and Dunlap-Contracting Inc.,  for the constructions of Baseball Dugouts at two (2) Park Locations in Huntsville.  (Facilities Projects Management)

 

 

e.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement between the City of Huntsville and United Cerebral Palsy of Huntsville and Tennessee Valley Inc.  (Recreation Services and Landscape Management)

 

 

f.          Request for authorization to advertise and fill vacated Aquatics Instructor Position Grade 7.  (Recreation and Landscape Management)

 

 

g.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to submit an application to the State to request $200,000.00 in Emergency Shelter Grant Funds.  (Community Development)

 

 

h.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Johnson, Jones, and McGehee, a limited liability partnership, for provision of Indigent Defense Services in the Municipal Court of the City of Huntsville.  (Municipal Court)

 

 

i.          Resolution authorizing the City Attorney to seek a forfeiture of the cash bond by Randy Griffith dba T-Birds Café.  (City Attorney)

 

 

j.          Resolution authorizing the City Attorney to seek a forfeiture of the surety bond issued by CNA Surety Company.  (City Attorney)

 

 

k.         Resolution authorizing City Attorney to settle the claim of Brenda Myers, Claim No. FY06-053.  (City Attorney)

 

 

l.          Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a real estate sales contract between the City of Huntsville and Stewart Investment and Development, LLC, for Lot 1 of Chelsea Industrial Park.  (City Attorney)

 

 

m.        Resolution authorizing the acceptance of donation to Animal Services as follows; three (3) dog beds valued at $156.77 donated by Kathy Cockrill.  (Finance)

 

 

n.         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)

 

 

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

 

 

p.         Resolution authorizing the City of Huntsville to enter into an agreement with the American Humane Association (AHA).  (Animal Services)

 

 

q.         Request for authorization to fill one position of Animal Services Officer, Grade 10.

(Animal Services)

 

 

r.          Request for authorization to advertise and fill vacated Equipment Operator I, Grade 6.  (Public Works Services)

 

 

s.         Request for authorization to advertise and fill vacated Skilled Laborer, Grade 7.  (Public Works Services)

 

 

t.          Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Alabama DOT for Preliminary Engineering for Traffic Signal at Intersection of Taylor Road and Sutton Road.  (Planning)

 

 

u.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Alabama DOT for Construction of Traffic Signal at Intersection of Taylor Road and Sutton Road.  (Planning)

 

 

v.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the agreement with  Patterson & Wilder Construction Co., Inc., for Churchill Sanitary Sewer, Project No. 65-05-SS21, by Change   Order No. 1.  (Engineering)               

 

 

w.        Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the agreement with   Concrete Builders, Inc. for Robert E. “Bud” Cramer, Jr. Park, Project No.65-03-DR02 , by Change Order No. 1.   (Engineering)  DELETED                    

 

 

x.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the agreement with   McDonald Bros. Construction, Inc. for Dry Creek Greenway, Project No. 65-05-WP02 , by Change  Order No. 1.   (Engineering)        

                       

 

y.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Civil Solutions, L.L.P. for Engineering Services for Storm Drainage Consulting Services,  Project No.  65-06-DM40.  (Engineering)

                      

 

z.         Approval to advertise and fill (3) positions of Engineering Technician,

Pay Grade 14, and to fill position at steps higher than minimum within the pay grade if necessary.  (Engineering)

 

 

aa.       Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with GeoGraphix, Inc. for Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Mapping Services for Twenty-Eight Sections Aerial Topographic Mapping, Project No. 65-06-SP14.  (Engineering) 

                 

 

bb.       Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement between the City of Huntsville and the Huntsville Stars, L.L.C., for the lease of Joe Davis Stadium.  (Administration)

 

16.       LEGAL DEPARTMENT ITEMS/TRANSACTIONS.

 

a.         Vacation of Easements

 

1.         Ordinance authorizing the vacation of a 15-foot utility and drainage easement, Lot 2, Langford Subdivision, Deed Book 1029, Page 746.  (2840 Jordan Lane; Langford).

 

 

2.         Ordinance authorizing the vacation of a 5-foot utility and drainage easement, between Lots 13 & 14, Block 3, Covemont Estates, Second Addition, Plat Book 2, Page 33.  (2213 DeRussey Road; Hislop)

 

 

3.         Ordinance authorizing the vacation of a 15-foot sanitary sewer easement, Cobblestone Subdivision, Phase II and III.  (Sandstone Street; Sublett).

 

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.