Revised: 05-24-06   (3:00 p.m.)

 

 

AGENDA FOR THE HUNTSVILLE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

TO BE HELD  MAY 25, 2006 AT 6:00 P.M.

IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS

 

 

 

CALL TO ORDER.

 

 

1.         INVOCATION.

 

            Reverend Dr. Homer McCall, Pastor

            Saint John’s African Methodist Episcopal Church                                   

 

2.         PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.

 

 

3.         APPROVAL OF MINUTES

 

a.         Regular Meeting held May 11, 2006.

            (Minutes Received)

 

 

4.         RESOLUTIONS AND SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS.

 

a.         Mayor.

 

1.         Resolution commending the Grissom High School Girls Soccer Team winning the Division 6A State Soccer Championship.

 

b.         Council.

 

1.         Adoption and Presentation.

 

2.         Adoption Only.

 

a.         Resolution congratulating Mr. James A. Martin, Athletic Director, Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University on his Retirement Celebration to be held at the Huntsville Marriott, June 9, 2006.  (Showers)

 

c.         Other Special Recognitions.

 

 

d.         Announcements.

 

1.         Presentation of 2005 Tourism Economic Impact to Madison County by Mrs. Judy Ryals, President/CEO, Huntsville/Madison County Convention & Visitors Bureau.   (Russell)

 

2.         Appreciation presentation to Mayor Loretta Spencer and Huntsville City Council Members by Mrs. Ann Roy Moore, Superintendent, Huntsville City Schools.  (Russell)

 

5.         BUSINESS WITH OUTSIDE LEGAL REPRESENTATION.

 

6.         PUBLIC HEARINGS.

 

a.         Public hearings to be held.

 

1.         Public hearing on Ordinance No. 06-313, concerning the 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.

(Set  April 11, 2006 Regular Council Meeting) (Urban Development/Planning)

 

 

2.         Public hearing on Ordinance No. 06-315, concerning the 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. (Set April 11, 2006 Regular Council Meeting) (Urban Development/Planning)

 

 

3.         Public Hearing on a Resolution authorizing the City Clerk Treasurer to assess the costs of demolishing the property located at 2008, 2010, 2012, & 2014 Levert Street and 2010 & 2012 Levert St. – Accessory Structures.  (Community Development)

 

 

4.         Public Hearing on a Resolution authorizing the City Clerk Treasurer to assess the cost of boarding and securing against certain properties.  (Community Development)

 

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 appoint Mr. Ty Samples to the Public Building Authority for a partial term to expire December 14, 2011.  (Watson)

 

 

2.         Resolution to appoint Mr. Dick Reeves to the Public Building Authority for a partial term to expire December 14, 2011.  (Moon)

 

 

3.         Resolution to reappoint Ms. Helen Acuff to the Community Development Citizens Advisory Council for a term to expire April 14, 2008.  (Russell)

 

 

4.         Resolution to reappoint Ms. Edna Anderson to the Community Development Citizens Advisory Council for a term to expire April 28, 2008.  (Russell)

 

 

5.         Resolution to reappoint Ms. Esther Gill to the Community Development Citizens Advisory Council for a term to expire April 12, 2008.  (Russell)

 

 

6.         Resolution to reappoint Ms. Tessie Horace to the Community Development Citizens Advisory Council for a term to expire April 14, 2009.  (Russell)

 

 

7.         Resolution to reappoint Ms. Barbara Anthony to the Community Development Citizens Advisory Council for a term to expire April 14, 2009.  (Russell)

 

 

8.         Resolution to reappoint Ms. Louise Stewart Petty to the Community Development Citizens Advisory Council for a term to expire April 14, 2009.  (Russell)

 

b.         Board Appointment Nominations.

 

 

 

 

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- 448, to adopt one new base map as a part of the official set of zoning maps. (Introduced May 11, 2006 Regular Council Meeting) (Planning)

 

 

b.         Ordinance No. 06-449, concerning the annexation of land lying on the north side of Little Cove Road and east of Hampton Cove Way.  (Introduced May 11, 2006 Regular Council Meeting) (Planning)

 

 

c.         Ordinance No. 06-450, concerning the annexation of land lying on the west side of Esslinger Drive and north of Cherry Tree Road. (Introduced May 11, 2006 Regular Council Meeting) (Planning)

 

 

d.         Ordinance No. 06-452, concerning the annexation of land lying on the west side of South Memorial Parkway, south of Green Cove Road, and north of the Tennessee River. (Introduced May 11, 2006 Regular Council Meeting) (Planning)

 

 

e.         Ordinance No. 06-444, concerning an amendment to Privilege License Code in connection with the Sweepstakes Machines.  (Introduced May 11, 2006 Regular Council Meeting)  (Watson)

 

 

 

 

14.       NEW BUSINESS ITEMS FOR INTRODUCTION.

 

a.         Introduction of an Ordinance concerning the annexation of land lying west of Old Railroad Bed Road and south of Capshaw Road.  (Planning)

 

 

b.         Introduction of an Ordinance concerning the expansion of the Five Points Historic District.  (Planning)

 

15.       NEW BUSINESS ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION OR ACTION.

 

a.         Request for authorization to advertise and fill the Field Service Technician position.  (Facilities Projects and Fleet Management)

 

 

b.         Request for authorization to advertise and fill the Equipment Mechanic II position.  (Facilities Projects and Fleet Management)

 

 

c.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement between the City of Huntsville and Dunlap Contracting Inc., with Architectural Support from Bird and Kamback Architects, LLC, for new construction of a single story Water Pollution Control maintenance building consisting of retaining wall, concrete strip footings, etc.  (Facilities Projects and Fleet Management)

 

 

d.         Resolution authorizing the acceptance of a grant award for the City of Huntsville from the United States Department of Justice Assistance for the 2006 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant.  (Police)

 

 

e.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to make application to the United States Department of Justice, Bulletproof Vest Partnership Program, for funds to replace expired bulletproof vests.  (Police)

 

 

f.          Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Cost Reimbursement Agreement for $15,813.00 with the North Alabama Highway Safety Office for overtime costs of officers performing traffic enforcement duties.  (Police)

 

 

g.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Meadow Hills Initiative.  (Community Development)

 

 

h.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to renew the Community Development lease for the Neighborhood Clean-up facility.  (Community Development)

 

 

i.          Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign the plat of North Huntsville Industrial Park – Phase II, III, and IV.  (Planning)

 

 

j.          Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute and cause to be filed covenants, conditions and restrictions for North Huntsville Industrial Park, Phase 2 to 4.  (Planning)   DELETED

 

 

k.         Resolution concerning the form for deed restrictions with respect to sale of land owned by the City in North Huntsville Industrial Park, Phase 2 to 4.   (Planning)

 

 

l.          Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement with Madison County, Alabama for Election Custodial Services for the August 22, 2006, Municipal Election and any Municipal Run-Off Election needed on September 12, 2006.  (Clerk-Treasurer)

 

 

m.        Request for authorization to advertise and fill the budgeted position of Environmental Specialist II, Pay Grade 15, at a higher step than minimum if necessary.  (Natural Resources)

 

 

n.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Operation Restoration.  (Emergency Management)

 

 

o.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement to transfer various items to HEMSI.  (Emergency Management)  DELETED

 

 

p.         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)

 

 

q.         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)

 

 

r.          Resolution authorizing the acceptance of donation to the Department of Recreation and Landscape Management as follows; donations from Wal-Mart and Sam’s Club consisting of children’s bicycles, fishing gear, gift cards with an approximate value of $1,000.00 for the 2006 Youth Fishing Rodeo; donation to the Administration in the amount of $1,000.00 from Alabama Urban Forestry Association for video production services; and donations to Parking and Public Transit from local businesses/restaurants in the form of donated food and gift cards for Employee Appreciation Day, held May 11, 2006.  (Finance)

 

 

s.         Resolution authorizing a change in the Paying Agent for certain general obligation warrants.  (Finance)

 

 

t.          Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with low bidder, J.C. Cheek Contractors, Inc. for Periodic Bid for  Traffic Striping,  Project No. 65-06-SP17.  (Engineering)                 

 

 

u.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement  with AMEC Earth & Environmental, Inc. for Engineering Hydrologic & Hydraulic Services for Pinhook Creek Watershed Flood Mitigation Project ‘Dallas Branch Bypass’, Project No. 65-06-DR04.  (Engineering)

   

 

v.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with   Barge, Waggoner, Sumner & Cannon, Inc.  for Engineering Design Services for Old Madison Pike Widening, Project No. STPOA-8525. (Engineering)         

 

 

w.        Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with OMI, Inc. for Engineering Design Services for Little Cove Estates Pump Station (McMullen Cove), Project No. 65-06-SM04. (Engineering)   

 

 

x.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Tetra Tech, Inc., for Engineering Services for McMullen Cove Pump Station, Project No. 65-06-SM04.    (Engineering) 

                

 

y.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with low bidder, Shelby Contracting Co., Inc. for Resurfacing of  Residential Streets, 2006, Phase III,  Project No. 65-06-RR05.  (Engineering)

 

 

z.         Ordinance declaring one transit bus surplus and conveyance by donation to FBI Bomb Data Center at the Hazardous Devices School located on Redstone Arsenal.  (Parking & Public Transit)

 

 

aa.       Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the Alabama Historical Commission.  (Inspection)

 

 

bb.       Request for authorization to advertise and fill vacant Plans Examiner positions.  (Inspection)

 

 

cc.       Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an amended agreement between the City of Huntsville and AFLAC for the implementation and administration of the Flex Benefit Plan.  (Human Resources)

 

 

dd.       Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 00-819, adopted and approved on

October 12, 2000, regarding respecting the use of the public rights-of-way in the City of Huntsville by Level 3 Communications, LLC.  (City Attorney)

 

 

ee.       Resolution authorizing the City Attorney to enter into a settlement agreement and mutual release between the City of Huntsville and Level 3 Communications, LLC, to settle the lawsuit entitled Level 3 Communications, LLC, v. City of Huntsville, Alabama, In the United States District Court for the Northern District of Alabama, Case No. CV-02-VEH-2055-NE.  (City Attorney)

 

 

ff.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Intercity and Intracity IRU and Maintenance Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Level 3 Communications, LLC. (City Attorney)

 

 

gg.       Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute the Standard Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Bid and Kamback Architects LLC to design repairs with addition to the storage facility for Landscape Management at 2930 Newby Road.  (General Services)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

16.       LEGAL DEPARTMENT ITEMS/TRANSACTIONS.

 

a.         Vacation of Easements

 

1.         Ordinance authorizing the vacation of two 5-foot utility and drainage easements, Lot 1, Whisenant Subdivision, Plat Book 42, Page 78.  (So. Mem. Parkway; ET’s Place).

 

 

2.         Ordinance authorizing the vacation of a 5-foot utility and drainage easement, from South property line to North property Line, 3788 University Drive.  (Univ. Dr; Choi).

 

 

3.         Ordinance authorizing the vacation of a portion of a utility and drainage easement, Lot 6, Block 12, Camelot Subdivision, Third Addition, Plat Book 6, Page 149.  (Green Moutain Rd; Meyer)

4.         Ordinance authorizing the vacation of a portion of a utility and drainage easement, Lot 20, Willow Bend Subdivision, Plat Book 8, Page 13.  (Waxleaf Green; Brehmer).

 

b.         Vacation of rights-of-way

 

 

None

 

c.         Deeds for acceptance

 

1.        Greenway                                           Enfinger Steele Development, Inc.,

                                                                        Acquired 5/5/06

 

 

2.        Riverwoods Pump Station                Edwards Specialties, Inc.

                                                                        Acquired 5/17/06

 

 

            None

 

d.         Routine bond satisfactions

 

 

            None

 

 

 

 

 

e.         Liquor bond mortgages

 

 

            None

 

17.       NON-ROSTER COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC.

 

 

18.       ADJOURN.