Revised: 04-10-06   (3:30 p.m.)

 

 

AGENDA FOR THE HUNTSVILLE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

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.         HUNTSVILLE UTILITIES ITEMS.

 

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 Davis Subdivisions.  (W.O. 23976-G (Utilities:  Electric)

 

 

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 Perimeter Park.  (W.O. 25119-G)  (Utilities:  Electric)

 

 

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, City of Huntsville, Alabama.  (Introduced March 23, 2006 Regular Council Meeting) (Police)

 

 

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 Nance Road. (Urban Development/Planning)

 

 

d.         Introduction of an ordinance concerning the annexation of land lying on the south side of Winchester Road and west of Shields Road. (Urban Development/Planning)

 

 

e.         Introduction of an ordinance concerning the annexation of land lying on the south of U.S. Highway 72 West and west of Slaughter Road. (Urban Development/Planning)

 

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 Huntsville and Cecilia Summers. (Finance)

 

 

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 Madison for training personnel associated with Alabama Heavy Rescue 1. (Emergency Management)

 

 

m.        Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with Johnson Controls, Inc. (JCI) for City of Huntsville performance contract project by Change Order #1. (General Services)

 

 

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 Huntsville. (Facilities Project and Fleet Management)

 

 

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 South Memorial Parkway to Proposed Mill Development, Project No. 65-04-BR11. (Engineering)

 

 

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 Governors Drive for the Governors Drive Road Improvement Project.   (Legal)

 

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.