Revised: 04-10-06 (3:30
p.m.)
AGENDA FOR THE
TO BE HELD APRIL 11,
2006 AT 6:00 P.M.
IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CALL TO ORDER.
1. INVOCATION.
2. PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE.
3. APPROVAL OF
MINUTES
a. Regular
Meeting held March 23, 2006.
(Minutes
Received)
b. Special
Session held March 30, 2006.
(Minutes
Received)
4. RESOLUTIONS
AND SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS.
a. Mayor.
b. Council.
1. Adoption and
Presentation.
a. Resolution congratulating Mr. Ed
Banville on his retirement with 40 years as a civil service employee and
manager of the Emergency Operations Center at OMMCS, Redstone Arsenal, Alabama,
volunteer for veterans and the community.
(Kling)
2. Adoption
Only.
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
1. Resolution to set a Public Hearing for
Magical Moments Carriage Service for two horse drawn carriages. (April 27,
2006) (Parking and Public Transit)
2. Resolution to set a public hearing on
an ordinance rezoning land 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.
(May 25, 2006) (Urban
Development/Planning)
3. Resolution to set a public hearing on
an ordinance zoning newly annexed land lying at the northwest corner of the
intersection of Research Park Boulevard and Plummer Road to Neighborhood
Business C-1 District. (May 25, 2006) (Urban Development/Planning)
4. Resolution to set a Public Hearing on a
resolution authorizing the approval of and consent to the vacation of an ally
between Lot 3 and 15, 16 and 71, Block 301 of Quigley Map for the Church Street
Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
(May 11, 2006) (City Attorney)
7. COMMUNICATIONS
AND REPORTS.
a. Communications
from the Public.
b. Reports
8.
a. Resolution
authorizing the installation of 6,500’ of 2” PE pipe & 2,050’ of 4” PE pipe
along the streets in Cobblestone Cove, Phase 2.
(W.O. 16379 M0-20-51)
(Utilities: Gas).
b. Resolution
authorizing replacement of a direct buried electric system on Runningmeade
Trail, in the Meadow Trace Subdivision.
(W.O. 23501-U) (Utilities: Electric)
c. Resolution
authorizing the repair of 100 temporary electric service poles. (W.O. 23666-G) (Utilities:
Electric)
d. Resolution
authorizing purchase of animal guards for Englehard, Farley, Primary, Huntsville
Primary, Monte Sano & Nick
e. Resolution
authorizing purchase & installation of (4) outdoor 15kV substation breakers
& (3) 416kV regulators. (W.O.
25009-G) (Utilities: Electric)
f. Resolution
authorizing replacement/installation of the 25KV system in the Madison Cross
Roads area on Breaker 234. (W.O.
25017-G) (Utilities: Electric)
g. Resolution
authorizing purchase & installation of (1) outdoor 38Kv substation circuit
breaker & (3) 576 regulators. (W.O.
25026-G) (Utilities: Electric)
h. Resolution
authorizing contract labor & equipment to provide site preparation for a
new electric substation. (W.O.
25074-G) (Utilities: Electric)
i. Resolution
authorizing installation of 3-phase underground distribution system to provide
service to Embassy Suites Hotel. (W.O.
25105-N) (Utilities: Electric)
j. Resolution
authorizing purchase of steel for (1) new 46/12kV Electric Substation at
k. Resolution
authorizing replacement of 3 regulators at Vestavia Substation. (W.O. 25133-G) (Utilities:
Electric)
l. Resolution
authorizing purchase & installation of switchgear for Discovery Drive
Substation. (W.O. 25162-G) (Utilities:
Electric)
m. Resolution
authorizing installation of CT’s, a grounding switch and a fence for the
capacitor bank at Northwest Delivery Point.
(W.O. 25163-G) (Utilities: Electric)
n. Resolution
authorizing replacement of (3) 250 kVA regulators at Mountain Gap
Subdivision. (W.O. 25164-G) (Utilities:
Electric)
9. BOARD
APPOINTMENTS.
a. Board
Appointments to be Voted on.
1. Resolution to appoint Ms. Sarah Davis
to the Animal Services Advisory Council for a partial term to expire April 23,
2008. (Showers)
2. Resolution to appoint Dr. Kathy McGhee
to the Animal Services Advisory Council for a partial term to expire April 23,
2008. (Showers)
3. Resolution to reappoint Dr. Michele
Ashman Bodin to the Animal Services Advisory Council for a partial term to
expire April 23, 2007. (Showers)
b. Board
Appointment Nominations.
1. Nomination to reappoint Dr. Theodore
Clay to the Air Pollution Control Board for a term to expire April 11,
2011. (Showers)
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 Showers
Councilwoman
Moon
Councilman Kling
Councilman
Watson
Councilman
Russell
13. UNFINISHED
BUSINESS ITEMS FOR ACTION.
a. Ordinance
No. 06-281, to amend the Budget Ordinance No. 05-815, adopted and approved on
September 9, 2005 to make an additional appropriation to the North Alabama
Science Center. (Introduced March 23,
2006 Regular Council Meeting) (Watson)
b. Ordinance No. 06-282, amending Division
2, Vehicle Towing and Impoundment, of Article II, Administration and
Enforcement, of Chapter 25, Traffic and Vehicles, of the Code of Ordinances,
c. Ordinance No. 06-283, to amend
Ordinance No. 89-79 to create the position of Fire Communications Manager. (Introduced March 23, 2006 Regular Council Meeting)
(Human Resources)
d. Ordinance No. 06-309, amending the Privilege License Code
in connection with Sweepstakes Machines.
(Introduced March 30, 2006 Regular Council Meeting) (Watson)
14. NEW BUSINESS
ITEMS FOR INTRODUCTION.
a. Introduction of an ordinance concerning
the annexation of land lying north of Plummer Road, west of Research Park
Boulevard, and east of Indian Creek Road. (Urban Development/Planning)
b. Introduction of an ordinance concerning
the annexation of land lying on the south side of Plummer Road and east of Nick
Fitchard Road. (Urban Development/Planning)
c. Introduction of an ordinance concerning
the annexation of land lying on the south side of U.S. Highway 72 West and east
of
d. Introduction of an ordinance concerning
the annexation of land lying on the south side of
e. Introduction of an ordinance concerning
the annexation of land lying on the south of U.S. Highway 72 West and west of
15. NEW BUSINESS
ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION OR ACTION.
a. Resolution authorizing the
Clerk-Treasurer to invoke SouthBank letter of credit no. 2004-176 for Saddle
Ridge Subdivision. (City Attorney)
b. Resolution authorizing the
Clerk-Treasurer to invoke First American Bank letter of credit no. 1544 for
Hampton Village subdivision, Phase I. (City Attorney)
c. Resolution
authorizing the Clerk-Treasurer to invoke SouthBank letter of credit no.
2005-215 for Chapman Cove Subdivision of the High Mountain Reserve. (City
Attorney)
d. Resolution authorizing the
Clerk-Treasurer to invoke Colonial Bank letter of credit no. 7674 for Willow
Way Subdivision, Phase I. (City Attorney)
e. 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)
f. Resolution giving notice of our intent
to be reimbursed up to $1 million for sewer system improvements from the
proceeds of warrants expected to be issued within one year. (Finance)
g. Resolution authorizing the issuance of
advanced travel funds for Huntsville Police Department. (Finance)
h. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to
enter into a Special Employee Agreement between the City of
i. 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)
j. Resolution authorizing the acceptance
of donation to Huntsville fire & Rescue in the amount of $250.00 from Dr.
& Mrs. Oscar Simpson to be used at the discretion of the Fire Department.
(Finance)
k. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to
enter into a contract with The Alabama Department of Public Health for the
Strategic National Stockpile program. (Emergency Management.)
l. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to
enter into a contract with the City of
m. Resolution
authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with Johnson Controls, Inc. (JCI)
for City of
n. Request for authorization to advertise
and fill two currently funded positions of Security Guard (Grade 004), and to
fill these positions at a higher step within the grade if necessary. (General
Services)
o. Resolution authorizing the mayor to
enter into a contingent Prize Indemnification Contract with SCA Promotions,
Inc. (Recreation & Landscape Management)
p. Resolution authorizing the mayor to
enter into an Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Alabama Dept. of
Public Safety for High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) Grant Funds for
Efforts Supporting the Highway Interdiction HIDTA Initiative. (Police)
q. 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
r. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to
execute an Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Lee Builders, Inc. for
the Von Braun Center South Hall Renovations. (Facility Projects Management)
s. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to
enter into an agreement with the low bidder, Shelby Contracting Company, Inc.,
for Resurfacing of Residential Streets, 2006-Phase II, Project No. 65-06-RR04.
(Engineering)
t. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to
enter into an agreement with Malcolm Pirnie, Inc., for Engineering Services for
Pinhook Creek Watershed Flood Mitigation, Project No. 65-06-DR04. (Engineering)
u. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to
enter into an agreement with the low bidder, Britt Demolition & Recycling,
Inc. for Asbestos Removal/Demolition of the Alabama Department of
Rehabilitation Services Building, Project No. 65-05-RD03. (Engineering)
v. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to
enter into an agreement with the low bidder, DRM Utilities, L.L.C., for Knox
Creek East Gravity Sewer, Phase III-B, Project No. 65-06-SS09. (Engineering)
w. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to
enter into an agreement with Civil Solutions, L.L.P. for Engineering Design
Services for Explorer Boulevard Extension from Farrow Road to Biotech in
Cummings Research Park West, Project No. 65-06-RD06. (Engineering)
x. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to
enter into an agreement with Landmark Engineering for Engineering Design
Services for Cap Adkins Sewer, Project No. 65-06-SS11. (Engineering)
y. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to
enter into an agreement with Barge, Waggoner, Sumner & Cannon, Inc. for
Engineering Design Services for Mock Road Extension from
z. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to
enter into an agreement with Johnson & Associates, Inc. for Engineering
Construction Administration Services for Bob Heath Drive/Quest Circle & Old
Monrovia Road, Project No. 65-04-RD04. (Engineering)
aa. Resolution
authorizing condemnation of a parcel of land along
16. LEGAL
DEPARTMENT ITEMS/TRANSACTIONS.
a. Vacation of Easements
None
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.