Revised: 08-08-06   (10:00 a.m.)

 

 

AGENDA FOR THE HUNTSVILLE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

TO BE HELD AUGUST 10, 2006 AT 6:00 P.M.

IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS

 

 

CALL TO ORDER.

 

1.         INVOCATION.

 

            Dr. Richard Showers, Sr.

            City Councilman representing District One

     

2.         PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.

 

 

3.         APPROVAL OF MINUTES

 

a.         Regular Meeting held July 27, 2006.

            (Minutes Received)

 

 

4.         RESOLUTIONS AND SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS.

 

a.         Mayor.

 

b.         Council.

 

1.         Adoption and Presentation.

 

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 on an ordinance zoning newly annexed land lying on the east side of Indian Creek Road, west of Research Park Boulevard, and on the east and west sides of Alabama Highway 53 to Residence 2-A District, Residence 2-B District, and Highway Business C-4 District.  (September 28, 2006 Regular Council Meeting) (Planning)

 

 

2.         Resolution to set a public hearing on an ordinance rezoning land lying west of Wall Triana Highway and south of Boeing Boulevard from Planned Industrial District to Airport Industrial Park District.  (September 28, 2006 Regular Council Meeting) (Planning)

 

 

3.         Resolution to set a public hearing on an ordinance rezoning land lying on the west side of Jordan Lane and south of Oakwood Avenue from Neighborhood Business C-2 District to Highway Business C-4 District.  (September 28, 2006 Regular Council Meeting) (Planning)

 

 

4.         Resolution to set a public hearing on an ordinance zoning newly annexed land lying on the east side of Wall Triana and north of Capshaw Road to

 Residence 1-A District.  (September 28, 2006 Regular Council Meeting) (Planning)

 

 

5.         Resolution to set a public hearing on an ordinance zoning newly annexed land lying on the east side of Little Cove Road and south of McMullen Lane to Residence 1-B District.  (September 28, 2006 Regular Council Meeting) (Planning)

 

 

6.         Resolution to set a public hearing on amendments to the Zoning Ordinance concerning Articles 3.1, 20.1, and 21.1.  (September 28, 2006 Regular Council Meeting) (Planning)

 

 

7.         Resolution to set a public hearing on amendments to the Zoning Ordinance concerning the addition of a new Article 81 – Office District Regulations and amending Article 72 – Sign Control Regulations.  (September 28, 2006 Regular Council Meeting) (Planning)

 

 

 

 

7.         COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS.

 

a.         Communications from the Public.

 

b.         Reports

 

8.         HUNTSVILLE UTILITIES ITEMS.

 

a.         Resolution authorizing addition of a 2000 kVA transformer, a switch pad & cable to facilitate load growth at Alldyne.  (W.O. 25471-N)  (Utilities:  Electric)

 

 

b.         Resolution authorizing the purchase & installation of a new power transformer for Big Cove Distribution Substation.  (W.O. 25489-G)  (Utilities Electric)

 

 

c.         Resolution authorizing the purchase & installation of a new power transformer for the Meridianville Distribution Substation. (W.O. 25490-G)  (Utilities:  Electric)

 

 

d.         Resolution authorizing the purchase & installation of a new power transformer for Walnut Substation. (W.O. 25491-G)  (Utilities:  Electric)

 

 

e.         Resolution authorizing the purchase & installation of material for the new 46/12kV Perimeter Park Substation. (W.O. 25496-G)  (Utilities:  Electric)

 

 

f.          Resolution authorizing the purchase & installation of material for the new Meridian Substation. (W.O. 25510-G)  (Utilities:  Electric)

 

 

g.         Resolution the replacement of 3 46kVA regulators at Medical District Substation. (W.O. 25516-G)  (Utilities: Electric)

 

 

h.         Resolution authorizing the installation of street lighting within Lake Forest Subdivision. (W.O. 25532-L)  (Utilities:  Electric)

 

 

i.          Resolution authorizing the purchase of 20 eagle electronic gas volume correctors.     (P.R. BR0620061)  (Utilities:  Gas)

 

 

j.          Resolution authorizing the purchase of one QEI model STN-9150 RTU.  (P.R. MYG-062206-01)  (Utilities:  Gas)

k.         Resolution installation of 4,600' of 2" PE pipe & 750' of 6" PE pipe along Balch Rd. & the streets in Legendwood Subdivision.  (W.O. 16267-M06-20-51)  (Utilities:  Gas)

 

 

l.          Resolution authorizing the relocation of 36" water main around Quality Circle in Research Park.  (W.O. 1-07206-RD06-10-51)  (Utilities:  Water)

 

9.         BOARD APPOINTMENTS.

 

a.         Board Appointments to be Voted on.

 

1.         Resolution to reappoint Ms. Tracey Wright, Place 3, to the Madison County Department of Human Resources Board for a term to expire August 1, 2012.  (Moon)

 

2.         Resolution to reappoint Mr. Tommy Battle to the Huntsville Emergency Medical Services, Inc., Board for a term to expire August 23, 2012.  (Moon)

 

 

3.         Resolution to appoint Mr. Lewis A. (Tony) Palumbo to the Museum Board for a term to expire August 13, 2012.  (Moon)

 

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 Showers

            Councilwoman Moon

            Councilman Kling

            Councilman Watson

            Councilman Russell

 

 

 

 

 

13.       UNFINISHED BUSINESS ITEMS FOR ACTION.

 

a.         Ordinance No. 06-697, to amend Ordinance #89-79, Classification and Salary Plan Ordinance, to modify the salary classifications and/or title of certain positions.  (Introduced July 27, 2006 Regular Council Meeting)  (Human Resources)

 

 

b.         Ordinance No. 06-698, to amend the Budget Ordinance #05-815 to modify the authorized strength in various departments. (Introduced July 27, 2006 Regular Council Meeting) (Human Resources)

 

 

c.         Ordinance No. 06-699, concerning the Illegal Immigration Relief Ordinance.  (Introduced July 27, 2006 Regular Council Meeting) (Watson)

 

 

14.       NEW BUSINESS ITEMS FOR INTRODUCTION.

 

a.         Introduction of an Ordinance to amend #89-79 to create the position of Zoning Enforcement Coordinator, salary grade 15. (Human Resources)

 

 

b.         Introduction of an ordinance concerning the annexation of land lying south of Dan Tibbs Road and east of Indian Creek Road.  (Planning)

 

 

c.         Introduction of an ordinance concerning the adoption of new Base Map

Sheet 14-08, located in northwest Madison County, as part of the Official City of Huntsville Zoning Maps.  (Planning)

 

 

15.       NEW BUSINESS ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION OR ACTION.

 

a.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs, Law Enforcement Traffic Safety Division to apply for the Huntsville-Madison County Strategic Counterdrug (STAC) Team Grant.  (Police)

 

b.         Request for authorization to fill Police Records Clerks.  (Police)

 

 

c.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Indemnification Contract with USA Track and Field for Sanctioned Event Request Certificate of Liability Insurance.  (Recreation Services and Landscape Management)

 

 

d.         Resolution authorizing the Clerk Treasurer to invoke subdivision sidewalk letter of credit for Valley Vista Subdivision.  (City Attorney)

 

 

e.         Resolution authorizing the Clerk Treasurer to invoke subdivision sidewalk letter of credit for Twelve Stones 3rd Addition Subdivision.  (City Attorney)

 

 

f.          Resolution authorizing the City Attorney to seek a forfeiture of the surety bond issued by RLI Insurance Company.  (City Attorney)

 

 

g.         Resolution authorizing eminent domain proceedings to acquire landscape, sidewalk, utility and drainage easements and temporary construction easements over, along and under a parcel of land for the Five Points Streetscape Project.  (City Attorney)

 

 

h.         Resolution authorizing eminent domain proceedings to acquire utility and drainage easements and temporary construction easements over, along and under a parcel of land for the Capshaw Sewer Project.  (City Attorney)

 

 

i.          Resolution authorizing eminent domain proceedings to acquire utility and drainage easements and temporary construction easements over, along and under a parcel of land for the Capshaw Sewer Project. (2)  (City Attorney)

 

 

j.          Resolution authorizing the City Attorney to settle the claim of Mattie Harris Collier, Claim No. 05-034 (City Attorney)

 

 

k.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Standard Fixed Price Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Dunlap Contracting, Inc., for the Lydia Gold Skate Park additions and alterations.  (Facilities Projects Management)

 

 

l.          Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Supplemental Agreement between the City of Huntsville and the Secretary of the Army for a license for the operation and maintenance of the City’s 800Mhz radio trunking system at the Madkin Mountain site.  (ITS)

 

 

m.        Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with R & R Communications, Inc., for structural repair of the Burritt Tower.  (ITS)

n.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Tower Technology, Inc., for structural engineering analysis and construction administration of the Burritt Tower.  (ITS)

 

 

o.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with HEMSI for the purchase of medical equipment.  (Emergency Management)

 

 

p.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Florence & Hutcheson, Inc. for Engineering Design Services for Boardman Street Improvements, Project No.  65-06-RD11.  (Engineering)

 

 

q.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Qore Property Sciences for Construction Materials Testing Services for Taylor Road, Project No. STPAA-4500(210).  (Engineering)

 

 

r.          Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with Sutton Contracting, Inc. for Monte Sano Sewer System, Phase III, Project No. CS-010307-10-07, by Change Order No. 3. (Engineering)

 

 

s.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with Patterson & Wilder Construction Co., Inc. for Knox Creek East Gravity Sewer, Phase II, Project No. 65-04-SS10, by Change Order No.2. (Engineering)

 

 

t.          Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with low bidder, Reed Contracting Services, Inc.  for Taylor Road Sanitary Sewer,

Project #65-06-SS10. (Engineering)

 

 

u.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Qore Property Sciences for Construction Materials Testing Services for Explorer Boulevard & Farrow Road Extension, Project No.  65-06-RD06.  (Engineering)

 

 

v.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to modify the contract with Barge, Waggoner, Sumner & Cannon, Inc. for Old Madison Pike Bridge Rail Repair, Project No. 65-06-BR01. (Engineering)

 

 

w.        Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Joint Funding Agreement with the U.S. Geological Survey for Water Resources Investigations, Project No. 65-06-DM58.  (Engineering)

 

 

x.         Approval to advertise and fill (1) positions of Engineering Technician, Pay Grade 14, and to fill position at steps higher than minimum within the pay grade if necessary.  (Engineering)

 

 

y.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Tetra Tech, Inc.

for Engineering Design Services for City of Huntsville Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation, Project No.  65-06-SP29.  (Water Pollution Control)

 

 

z.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter agreements with the low bidders meeting specifications as outlined in the attached Summary of Bids for Acceptance.  (Finance)

 

 

aa.       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)

 

bb.       Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agency Appropriation Agreement with the Botanical Gardens.  (Administration)

 

 

16.       LEGAL DEPARTMENT ITEMS/TRANSACTIONS.

 

a.         Vacation of Easements

 

1.         Ordinance authorizing the vacation of Two 25-foot utility and drainage easements between Lots 1 & 3, Lockheed Martin, Plat Book 26 & 30, Pages 100 & 83, in the Probate Office of Madison County, Alabama.  (Bradford Drive; LMC Properties).

 

2.         Ordinance authorizing the vacation lf Two 10-foot utility and drainage easements between Lots 18 & 19,  Block C, Mountainbrook Second Addition, Plat Book 1, Page 307.  (Colice Rd; Smith)

 

 

b.         Vacation of rights-of-way

 

 

            None

 

c.         Deeds for acceptance

 

1.        2.122 acre lot                                     Scissorhands, LLC

                                                                        Accepted 3/1/06

 

 

d.         Routine bond satisfactions

 

 

            None

 

e.         Liquor bond mortgages

 

 

17.       NON-ROSTER COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC.

 

 

18.       ADJOURN.