Revised: 07-11-06   (3:00 p.m.)

 

AGENDA FOR THE HUNTSVILLE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

TO BE HELD JULY 13,  2006 AT 6:00 P.M.

IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS

 

 

 

CALL TO ORDER.

 

1.         INVOCATION.

 

            Dr. Richard Showers, Sr.

            Council Representative, District One

 

2.         PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.

 

 

3.         APPROVAL OF MINUTES

 

a.         Regular Meeting held June 22, 2006.

            (Minutes Received)

 

 

4.         RESOLUTIONS AND SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS.

 

a.         Mayor.

 

b.         Council.

 

1.         Adoption and Presentation.

 

a.         Resolution congratulating Mr. Robert E. “Bob” Wilson, an elder at Fellowship Presbyterian Church upon his election as Vice-Moderator of The Presbyterian Church, USA during the General Assembly held in Birmingham, Alabama, June 15, 2006.  (Showers)

 

2.         Adoption Only.

 

a.         Resolution recognizing the Hawk, Readus, Russell and Scruggs Family Reunion Celebration to held in Huntsville, Alabama, July 20 – 23, 2006.  (Showers)

 

 

 

 

c.         Other Special Recognitions.

 

d.         Announcements.

 

1.         Presentation by Mr. Jim Oakes of the Huntsville Track Club.  (Kling)

 

5.         BUSINESS WITH OUTSIDE LEGAL REPRESENTATION.

 

6.         PUBLIC HEARINGS.

 

a.         Public hearings to be held.

 

1.         Public hearing on Resolution No. 06-590, for Francis G. Hicks, Edward R. Billings, William C. Rosic d/b/a Extreme Limousine LLC to operate ten (1) limousines in the City of Huntsville.  (Set June 22, 2006 Regular Council Meeting)  (Parking & Public Transit)

 

 

2.         Public hearing on a Resolution authorizing the City Clerk Treasurer to assess the cost of the cutting and removing of grass and weeds against certain properties.  (Community Development)

 

b.         Public Hearings to be Set

 

1.         Resolution to set a public hearing on an ordinance zoning newly annexed land along the west side of Esslinger Drive and north of Cherry Tree Road to Residence 1-A District.  (August 24, 2006 Regular Council Meeting)  (Planning)

 

 

2.         Resolution to set a public hearing on an ordinance zoning newly annexed land lying west of Old Railroad Bed Road and south Capshaw Road to Residence 1-B District.  August 24, 2006 Regular Council Meeting) (Planning)

 

 

3.         Resolution to set a public hearing on an ordinance zoning newly annexed land lying on the west side of South Memorial Parkway, south of Green Cove Road, and north of South Memorial Parkway, south of Green Cove Road, and north of the Tennessee River to Commercial Recreation C-5 District.  (August 24, 2006 Regular Council Meeting) (Planning)

 

 

4.         Resolution to set a public hearing on an ordinance zoning newly annexed land lying north of Plummer Road and west of Research Park Boulevard to Residence 2-B District.  (August 24, 2006 Regular Council Meeting) (Planning)

 

 

 

 

 

5.         Resolution to set a public hearing on an ordinance zoning newly annexed land lying on the north and south sides of Winchester Road and west of Homer Nance Road to Highway Business C-4 District. (August 24, 2006 Regular Council Meeting) (Planning)

 

 

6.         Resolution to set a public hearing on an ordinance zoning newly annexed land lying on the north side of Little Cove Road and east of Hampton Cove Way to Residence 1 District.  (August 24, 2006 Regular Council Meeting) (Planning)

 

 

7.         Resolution to set a public hearing on amendments to the Zoning Ordinance concerning the addition of new ARTICLE 17 RESIDENCE 2-C DISTRICT REGULATIONS; and an amendment to ARTICLE 72 – SIGN CONTROL REGULATIONS, Section 72.4 – Permitted Signs by Districts, subsection 72.4.1 – Residence 1, 1-A, 1-B, 2, 2-A and 2-C Districts. (August 24, 2006 Regular Council Meeting) (Planning)

 

7.         COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS.

 

a.         Communications from the Public.

 

b.         Reports

 

8.         HUNTSVILLE UTILITIES ITEMS.

 

a.         Resolution authorizing the purchase of high capacity 12” disc chipper to replace #373.9.  (Utilities:  Electric)

 

 

b.         Resolution authorizing installation of a complete new three-phase transmission and distribution system on Oakwood Road Substation #214.  (Utilities:  Electric)

 

 

c.         Resolution authorizing the replacement of three (3) regulators at Acustar Substation.  (Utilities:  Electric)

 

 

d.         Introduction of ordinance to allow change in Gas transportation Contract Terms.  (Utilities:  Gas)

 

 

e.         Resolution authorizing the installation of 1,200 feet of 4-in PE pipe and 1,800 feet of 6 inch PE pope to serve new phase of Research Park West.  (Utilities:  Gas)

 

 

f.          Resolution authorizing the installation of ductile iron water main along Balch Road.  (Utilities:  Water)

 

9.         BOARD APPOINTMENTS.

 

a.         Board Appointments to be Voted on.

 

1.         Resolution to reappoint Mr. Tommy Battle to the Alabama Constitution Village/Historic Huntsville Depot Board for a term to expire June 26, 2009.  (Watson)

 

 

2.         Resolution to reappoint Dr. Ellen Brusick for reappointment to the Alabama Constitution Village/Historic Huntsville Depot Board for a term to expire

            June 26, 2009.  (Watson)

 

 

3.         Resolution to reappoint Mr. John Ofenloch to the Alabama Constitution Village/Historic Huntsville Depot Board for a term to expire June 26, 2009.  (Watson)

 

 

4.         Resolution to reappoint Mr. Wallace Kirkpatrick for reappointment to the Huntsville-Madison County Marina & Port Authority for a term to expire

            July 1, 2011.  (Watson)

 

b.         Board Appointment Nominations.

 

1.         Nomination to reappoint Ms. Patsy Haws to the Museum Board for a term to expire August 12, 2012.  (Showers)

 

 

2.         Nomination to reappoint Ms. Betty Schonrock to the Von Braun Center Board of Control Board for a term to expire August 27, 2012.  (Moon)

 

 

3.         Nomination to reappoint Mr. Wayne Bonner to the Von Braun Center Board of Control Board for a term to expire August 27, 2012.  (Moon)

 

 

 

 

 

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 Kling

            Councilman Watson

            Councilman Showers

            Councilwoman Moon

            Councilman Russell

 

13.       UNFINISHED BUSINESS ITEMS FOR ACTION.

 

a.         Ordinance No. 06-592, to repeal Section 4-86 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Huntsville.  (Introduced June 22, 2006 Regular Council Meeting)

(Watson)

 

 

b.         Ordinance No. 06-593, to amend Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual, Section 8.2, Appointment Rate.  (Introduced June 22, 2006 Regular Council Meeting)  (Human Resources)

 

14.       NEW BUSINESS ITEMS FOR INTRODUCTION.

 

a.         Introduction of an Ordinance to amend Ordinance #89-79, Classification and Salary Plan Ordinance, to create the positions of Horticultural Operations Supervisor and Urban Forester; and to reclassify the position of Director of General Services.  (Human Resources)

 

 

b.         Introduction of an ordinance concerning the annexation of land lying on the east side of Wade Road and south of Taylor Lane.  (Planning)

 

 

c.         Introduction of an ordinance concerning the annexation of land lying on the north and east sides of Old Monrovia Road and the south side of Oakwood Road.  (Planning)

 

15.       NEW BUSINESS ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION OR ACTION.

 

a.         Resolution authorizing the City of Huntsville to enter into an agreement with the Morgan County Humane Society.  (Animal Services)

 

 

b.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to make application to the Department of Justice Assistance, to provide grant funding for the Huntsville Police Department Youth Gang and Crime Prevention Program.  (Police)

 

 

c.         Request to hire (1) Part-Time Officer at higher rate than minimum.  (Police)

 

 

d.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Alabama Department of Transportation for construction improvements to Herman Plummer Road.  (Planning)

 

 

e.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Dr. Michael Anderson to update 1991 Highway Funding Study.  (Planning)

 

 

f.          Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute and enter into an Easement and Agreement with Diltina Development Corporation for a temporary non-exclusive construction easement for drainage improvements.  (Planning)

 

 

g.         Resolution authorizing the declaration and disposal of surplus property.  (Community Development)

 

 

h.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Election Systems and Software, Inc., not to exceed $20,100.00 for rental of the electronic voting counting machines to be used during the August 22, 2006, Municipal Election and not to exceed $20,100.00 for any Municipal Run-Off Election needed on September 12, 2006.  (Clerk-Treasurer)

 

 

i.          Ordinance appointing the Election Officials for the August 22, 2006, City of Huntsville, Alabama, Municipal Election and if one is needed the September 12,  2006, City of Huntsville, Alabama Municipal Run-Off Election.  (Clerk-Treasurer)

 

 

j.          Resolution authorizing the acceptance of donation to Recreation and Landscape Management as follows:  donation of six (6) automated external defibrillators (AED’s), plus accessories, in the approximate amount of $12,000.00 donated by the Madison County Medical Alliance (MCMA) to be placed at the proposed locations: Brahan Spring Recreation Center, Metro Sportsplex, Jim Williams Aquatic Center, Dr. Richard Showers, Sr. Center, the Dr. Richard Showers, Sr. Pool, and the Lakewood Community Center.  (Finance)

 

 

k.         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)

 

 

l.          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)

 

 

m.        Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute and agreement between the City of Huntsville and Lee Builders, Inc., for Change Order #2 to the Von Braun Center South Hall Renovations.  (Facilities Projects Management)

 

 

n.         Approval to advertise and fill position of Building Inspector, Grade 14.  (Inspection)

 

 

o.         Approval to advertise and fill position of Plumbing Inspector, Grade 14.  (Inspection)

 

 

p.         Resolution authorizing Amendment #1 to the Support Services Agreement between TomorrowNow, Inc.  and the City of Huntsville.  (ITS)

 

 

q.         Resolution authorizing the Clerk Treasurer to invoke First Commercial Bank Letter of Credit No. 814 for Chapman Mountain Estates Phase II of High Mountain Reserve.  (City Attorney)

 

 

r.          Resolution authorizing the Clerk Treasurer to invoke SouthBank sidewalk Letter of Credit No. 2003-153 for Parker Ridge Estates.  (City Attorney)

 

 

s.         Resolution authorizing the Clerk Treasurer to invoke subdivision Letter of Credit No. S27248A for CCI/Martin Medical Complex.  (City Attorney)

 

 

t.          Resolution authorizing the Clerk Treasurer to invoke subdivision Letter of Credit No. 756 for Marina Park Subdivision.  (City Attorney)

 

 

u.         Resolution authorizing the Clerk Treasurer to invoke subdivision Letter of Credit No. 757 for Marina Park Subdivision.  (City Attorney)

 

 

v.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Barge, Waggoner, Sumner & Cannon, Inc. for Engineering Services for Sherwood Park Roadway Improvements, Project No.  65-06-RD10.  (Engineering)

 

 

w.        Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Tetra Tech, Inc. for Engineering Services for Bridgemill Pump Station & Forcemain, Project No. 65-06-SM05.  (Engineering)

 

 

x.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Florence & Hutcheson, Inc.  for Engineering Design Services for Signal Plans for Lawson Ridge Road and U. S. Highway 72-West, Project No. 65-06-TI06.  (Engineering)

 

 

y.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Barge, Waggoner, Sumner & Cannon, Inc., for Engineering Services for Taylor Lane Widening Project No. ST-045-888-009( ).  (Engineering)

 

 

z.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Ronald W. Boles for the Purchase of Property at 701 Dallas Avenue (General & Automotive  Machine Shop, Inc.), Project No.  65-03-DR02.  (Engineering)

 

 

aa.       Approval to advertise and fill position of Engineering Assistant I, Pay Grade 9, and to fill position at step higher than minimum within the pay grade if necessary.  (Engineering)

 

 

bb.       Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Miller & Miller for  Installation of Guardrails on Old Madison Pike between Slaughter Road, at or near Indian Creek, Project No.  65-06-TI04.  (Engineering)

 

 

cc.       Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Tetra Tech, Inc. for  Engineering Design & Construction Administration Services for Squaw Valley Interceptor, Project No.  65-06-SS11.  (Water Pollution Control)

 

 

dd.       Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the agreement with Shelby Contracting Company, Inc. for Resurfacing of Residential Streets-2006,  Phase II, Project No.65-06-RR04, by Change Order No. 1.  (Public Works)

 

 

ee.       Request for authorization to hire 1 Maintenance Tech, Grade 12, at a higher rate than minimum, if necessary. (General Services)

 

 

16.       LEGAL DEPARTMENT ITEMS/TRANSACTIONS.

 

a.         Vacation of Easements

 

1.         Ordinance authorizing the vacation of a 5-foot, 7.5-foot and 20-foot utility and drainage easements, Tract 1, Resub of Tract 1 and Homeowners Association Area of Arbor Hill, as recorded by Document Number 20060303000134570 in the Probate Office of Madison County, Alabama.  (Zierdt Rd; Park Properties).

 

b.         Vacation of rights-of-way

 

 

            None

 

c.         Deeds for acceptance

 

 

1.       Sanitary Sewer Easement                 Charles Smoot, individually

                                                                        Acquired 06/19/06

 

2.       Right-of-way                                        Greystone Development, Inc., an Alabama Corporation

                                                                        Acquired 05/23/06

 

3.      Sidewalk Improvement                        Tellus Five, Inc., an Alabama Corporation

                                                                        Acquired 05/25/06   

 

 

 

 

d.         Routine bond satisfactions

 

 

e.         Liquor bond mortgages

 

 

17.       NON-ROSTER COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC.

 

 

18.       ADJOURN.