Revised: 08-23-06   (4:00 p.m.)

 

 

AGENDA FOR THE HUNTSVILLE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

TO BE HELD AUGUST 24, 2006 AT 6:00 P.M.

IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS

 

 

 

CALL TO ORDER.

 

1.         INVOCATION.

 

            Reverend Earla Lockhart

            Huntsville, Alabama             

 

2.         PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.

 

 

3.         APPROVAL OF MINUTES

 

a.         Regular Meeting held August 10, 2006.

            Special Session held August 17, 2006

            Special Session held August 21, 2006

            (Minutes Received)

 

4.         RESOLUTIONS AND SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS.

 

a.         Mayor.

 

b.         Council.

 

1.         Adoption and Presentation.

 

a.         Resolution congratulating Ms. Samantha White for her selection by USA Athletes International to participate in the Chianti Goodwill Games in San Casciano, Italy, August 7 – 16, 2006.  (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.

 

1.         Public hearing on Ordinance No. 06-628, on the zoning of newly annexed land along the west side of Esslinger Drive and north of Cherry Tree Road to Residence 1-A District.  (Set July 13, 2006 Regular Council Meeting)  (Planning)

 

 

2.         Public hearing on Ordinance No. 06-630, on the zoning of newly annexed land lying west of Old Railroad Bed Road and south Capshaw Road to Residence 1-B District.  (Set July 13, 2006 Regular Council Meeting) (Planning)

 

 

3.         Public hearing on Ordinance No. 06-632, on the zoning of 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. (Set July 13, 2006 Regular Council Meeting) (Planning)

 

 

4.         Public hearing on Ordinance No. 06-634, on the zoning of newly annexed land lying north of Plummer Road and west of Research Park Boulevard to Residence 2-B District.  (Set July 13, 2006 Regular Council Meeting) (Planning)

 

 

5.         Public hearing on Ordinance No. 06-636, on the zoning of 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. (Set July 13, 2006 Regular Council Meeting) (Planning)

 

 

6.         Public hearing on Ordinance No. 06-638, on the zoning of newly annexed land lying on the north side of Little Cove Road and east of Hampton Cove Way to Residence 1 District.  (Set July 13, 2006 Regular Council Meeting) (Planning)

 

 

7.         Public hearing on Ordinance No. 06-640, 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. (Set July 13, 2006 Regular Council Meeting) (Planning)

 

 

8.         Public hearing on a Resolution authorizing the City Clerk Treasurer to asses 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 amending the approved Transect Plan, Open Space Plan, Development Plan, and Phasing Plan for Providence Planned Development, LUI Rating 56. (October 12, 2006)  (Planning)

 

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.

 

 

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.

           

            Councilwoman Moon

            Councilman Kling

            Councilman Watson

            Councilman Showers

            Councilman Russell

 

 

 

 

 

13.       UNFINISHED BUSINESS ITEMS FOR ACTION.

 

a.         Ordinance No. 06-750, to amend #89-79 to create the position of Zoning Enforcement Coordinator, salary grade 15. (Introduced August 10, 2006 Regular Council Meeting)  (Human Resources)

 

 

b.         Ordinance No. 06-751, concerning the annexation of land lying south of Dan Tibbs Road and east of Indian Creek Road.  (Introduced August 10, 2006 Regular Council Meeting) (Planning)

 

 

c.         Ordinance No. 06-752, 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.  (Introduced August 10, 2006 Regular Council Meeting) (Planning)

 

14.       NEW BUSINESS ITEMS FOR INTRODUCTION.

 

15.       NEW BUSINESS ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION OR ACTION.

 

a.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Gaylord Hotel Music City Bowl for the City of Huntsville to send four youth football teams to the Gaylord Hotel Music City Bowl on December 29, 2006. (Recreation and Landscape Management)

 

 

b.         Resolution authorizing a change in the position of Sr. Systems Software Analyst from Grade 19, step 7, to Grade 19, step 9. (ITS)

 

 

c.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with the Administrative Director of Courts and the City of Huntsville for the Court Referral Program and Highway Intoxication Seminar Contract. (Municipal Court)

 

 

d.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with Scott A. Rogers to serve as part-time night court judge of the City of Huntsville’s Municipal Court. (Municipal Court)

 

e.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with the Administrative Director of Courts and the City of Huntsville for Court Referral Officer Program and Highway Intoxication Seminar Contract. (Municipal Court)

 

 

f.          Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a professional services contract between the City of Huntsville and Stanard and Associates, Inc., for promotional examination for the position of Fire Inspector/Investigator. (Human Resources)

 

 

g.         Resolution concerning the annexation referendum for land lying west of Hobbs Island and north and south River Loop Road. (Planning)

 

 

h.         Ordinance to amend Budget Ordinance No. 05-815, adopted and approved on September 29, 2005, by changing the authorized personnel strength within the Planning Department. (Planning)

 

 

i.          Resolution authorizing the acceptance of donation of four (4) automobiles from HEMSI to Huntsville Fire & Rescue. (Fire & Rescue)

 

 

j.          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. (Facility Projects Management)

 

 

k.         Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to execute an Agreement between the City of Huntsville and M.L. Sandy Lumber Sales. Co., Inc. (Facility Projects Management)

 

 

l.          Resolution authorizing the Clerk-Treasurer to invoke Regions Bank letter of credit for Chase Farms at Greenbrier Subdivision.  (Legal)

 

 

m.        Resolution authorizing the Clerk-Treasurer to invoke subdivision sidewalk letter of credit number 705 for Liberty Park, Phase I, for a walking bridge.  (Legal)

 

 

n.         Resolution authorizing the Clerk-Treasurer to invoke subdivision sidewalk letter of credit number 706 for Liberty Park, Phase I. (Legal)

 

 

o.         Resolution authorizing the Clerk-Treasurer to invoke Compass Bank letter of credit for Ashtynn Manor Subdivision.  (Legal)

 

 

p.         Resolution authorizing the City Attorney to settle the claims of Timothy Neumeyer and Kristen Carr, Claim Nos. FY02-76 and FY02-77, Civil Action No. CV04-1432. (Legal)

 

 

q.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Estoppel Certificate and Agreement in connection with Huntsville Shores, LLC, and HSV Office Partners, LLC, for the Bridge Street Development. (Legal)

 

 

r.          Resolution authorizing the mayor to enter into an agreement with low bidder as specified in the attached Summary of Bids for Acceptance. (Finance)

 

 

s.         Resolution giving notice of our intent to be reimbursed up to $1.5 million for sewer system improvements from the proceeds of warrants expected to be used within one year. (Finance)

 

 

t.          Ordinance to amend Budget Ordinance No. 05-815, adopted and approved on September 29, 2005, by changing appropriated funding within various departments. (Finance)

 

 

u.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with low bidder, McDonald Bros. Construction, Inc. for Cedarhurst Offsite Drainage Improvements, Project No. 65-06-DM01. (Engineering)

 

 

v.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Garver Engineers, L.L.C. for Surveying Services for Chaney Thompson Road, Project No. STPHV-STPAA-8502(600) & COH Project No. 65-99-RD03. (Engineering)

 

 

w.        Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with DMJM Harris for Engineering Services for Hobbs Island Road Bridge Rehabilitation Solutions, Project No. 65-06-BR04. (Engineering)

 

 

x.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Garver Engineers, L.L.C. for Surveying Services for Taylor Road, Project No.  STPAA-4500(210) (Engineering)

 

 

y.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Juergen R. Paetz as Special Employee, Urban Development Department. (Engineering)

 

 

z.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Johnson & Associates, Inc. for Engineering Design Services for Old Monrovia Bridge Design, Project No. 65-05-RD14. (Engineering)

 

 

aa.       Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a deed transferring property from the City of Huntsville d/b/a Huntsville Utilities to Real Estate Land Developers, Inc., in exchange for a tract of land for a future site of an electrical substation. (City Attorney)

 

 

bb.       Resolution authorizing and directing the creation and establishment of Tax Increment Financing District 4, making statutory certifications and findings, adopting and approving a Project Plan for said District, and authorizing, directing, and providing for other acts or measures pursuant to Ala. Code §§ 11-99-1 et seq.  (Planning)

 

 

cc.       Joint Resolution of the Huntsville City Council and the Huntsville City School Board establishing the Board’s approval of Tax Increment Financing District 4, and establishing the agreement of the Board to provide $10,000,000 to benefit South Huntsville Schools. (Planning)

 

16.       LEGAL DEPARTMENT ITEMS/TRANSACTIONS.

 

a.         Vacation of Easements

 

1.         Ordinance authorizing the vacation of Two 5-foot utility and drainage easements between Lots 8 & 9,  J.M. Mitchell Subdivision, Plat Book 2, Page 227.  (Higdon Rd; Dickerson)

 

 

2.         Ordinance authorizing the vacation of a portion of a utility and drainage easement between Hope Street and Braxton Street, Providence Phase 3.  (Slyman Construction Co., Inc.)

 

 

3.         Resolution authorizing the vacation of a 25-foot Utility and Drainage Easement, Lot 1, Cummings Research Park West.  (Moquin Drive; Doc. No. 20050812000534510).

 

 

 

 

b.         Vacation of rights-of-way

 

 

            None

 

c.         Deeds for acceptance

 

1.        Nature’s Landing                                           Real Estate Land Developers, Inc.

           Electrical Substation Site                              Acquired 4/28/06

 

2.        Iredell Subdivision                                         Strong Family Properties, LLC

           Sewer Easement                                           Myrna Strong Ford, a married woman,

                                                                                    Horace N. Strong, III, a married man,

                                                                                    Acquired 7/20/06                 

 

3.       Andover Subdivision                                      Real Estate Land Developers, Inc.

          Sewer easement                                             Acquired 8/21/06

 

 

4.       Carriage Station Subdivision                        Allison Development, Inc.

          Sewer easement                                             Acquired 8/21/06

 

5.       Mountain Cove Subdivision                           Big Cove Properties North, LLC,

          Sewer easement                                             Mountain Cove SDCA, LLC,

Acquired 8/16/06

 

6.      Nance Road Right-of-Way                              Roy Thorson McCrary and wife, Joan C. McCrary and William P. McCrary and wife, Betty McCrary

                                                                                    Acquired 7/14/06

 

d.         Routine bond satisfactions

 

 

            None

 

e.         Liquor bond mortgages

 

 

            None

 

17.       NON-ROSTER COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC.

 

 

18.       ADJOURN.