Revised: 02-21-07   (3:00 p.m.)

 

 

AGENDA FOR THE HUNTSVILLE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

TO BE HELD FEBRUARY 22, 2007 AT 6:00 P.M.

IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS

 

 

 

CALL TO ORDER.

 

INVOCATION.

 

1.         Reverend Dr. O. Wendell Davis

            Union Chapel Missionary Baptist Church                         

 

2.         PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.

 

 

3.         APPROVAL OF MINUTES

 

a.         Regular Meeting held February 8, 2007.

            (Minutes Received)

 

4.         RESOLUTIONS AND SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS.

 

a.         Mayor.

 

b.         Council.

 

1.         Adoption and Presentation.

 

a.         Resolution congratulating Miss Adrienne Savage, Ambassadress and

            Mr. Bradley Pierce, Ambassador, sixth grade class of the Union Chapel Christian Academy.  (Showers)

 

2.         Adoption Only.

 

a.         Resolution congratulating The Ivory-Billed Woodpecker Foundation, Inc., on their Inaugural Fund-Raising Gala held at the ADRS Banquet Facility, 3000 Johnson Road on February 24, 2007, 6:00 p.m.  (Showers)

 

 

 

 

 

 

c.         Other Special Recognitions.

1.         Certificate of Appreciation in recognition of the 2007 Annual Junior Cotillion –

           “Coronation of the Stars,” sponsored by the Eta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.,

Alpha Omega Chapter to be held at the Huntsville Marriott, Space and Rocket Center on March 10, 2007, 4:00 p.m.  (Showers)

 

d.         Announcements.

 

5.         BUSINESS WITH OUTSIDE LEGAL REPRESENTATION.

 

6.         PUBLIC HEARINGS.

 

a.         Public hearings to be held.

 

1.         Public hearing for Derrick A. Malone d/b/a Presidential Limo Service to operate one (1) limousine in the City of Huntsville.  (Set February 8, 2007 Regular Council Meeting) (Parking & Public Transportation)

 

 

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

 

 

3.         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)

 

 

4.         Public Hearing on a Resolution authorizing the demolition of an unsafe building constituting a public nuisance located at 3508 Nolen Ave., SE.  (Community Development)

 

 

5.         Public on Ordinance No. 07-4, concerning rezoning land lying on the south side of Plummer Road and east of Research Park Boulevard from Neighborhood Business C-1 District to Residence 2-B District.  (Set January 11, 2007 Regular Council Meeting).  (Planning)

 

 

6.         Public hearing on Ordinance No. 07-6, concerning rezoning land lying on the east side of Balch Road, south of U.S. Highway 72 West, and north of Gooch Lane from Highway Business C-4 District to Medical 2 District.  (Set January 11, 2007 Regular Council Meeting).  (Planning)

 

 

7.         Public hearing on Ordinance No. 07-8, concerning zoning newly annexed land lying on the south side of McCrary Road and the west side of Nance Road to Residence 2-B District.  (Set January 11, 2007 Regular Council Meeting). (Planning)

 

 

8.         Public hearing on Ordinance No. 07-10, concerning  rezoning land lying on the south side of Martin Road and the west side of Zierdt Road from Residence 2-B District to Neighborhood Business C-1 District.  (Set January 11, 2007 Regular Council Meeting).  (Planning)

 

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 reappoint Ms. Marianne Dotson to the Beautification Board for a term to expire February 10, 2010.  (Showers)

 

 

2.         Resolution to reappoint Ms. Alicia Denise Gore to the Beautification Board for a term to expire February 10, 2010.  (Showers)

 

 

3.         Resolution to reappoint Ms. Joy Parker to the Beautification Board for a term to expire February 10, 2010.  (Showers)

 

 

4.         Resolution to reappoint Ms. Nancy Palmer Rooks to the Beautification Board for a term to expire February 10, 2010.  (Showers)

 

 

5.         Resolution to appoint Mr. Earl Carter Sibley to the Huntsville Public Library Board for a term to expire February 10, 2011.  (Kling)

 

 

6.         Resolution to reappoint Mr. Randy Lewis to the Housing Board of Adjustments and Appeals for a term to expire August 22, 2011.  (Moon)

 

 

7.         Resolution to appoint Mr. Jim Haney to the Huntsville-Madison Marina & Port Authority for partial term to expire July 1, 2009.  (Watson)

 

b.         Board Appointment Nominations.

 

1.         Nomination of Ms. Linda S. James to the Beautification Board for a partial term to expire February 10, 2008.  (Moon)

 

 

2.         Nomination of Ms. Margaret Heeschen to the Beautification Board for a partial term to expire February 10, 2010.  (Moon)

 

 

3.         Nomination of Mr. Robert A. Goodwin to the Beautification Board for a partial term to expire February 10, 2009.  (Moon)

 

10.       APPROVAL OF EXPENDITURES.

 

a.         Resolution authorizing the expenditures for payments.  (Finance Committee)

 

b.         Finance Committee Report.

 

1.         Resolution approving travel for Councilman Mark Russell, to attend the Annual 2007 Chamber of Commerce of Huntsville/Madison County Montgomery Trip,

            March 14, 2007.  (Moon)     

 

 

2.         Resolution approving travel for Councilman Glenn R. Watson, to attend the 2007 Annual Chamber of Commerce of Huntsville/Madison County Montgomery Trip,

            March 14, 2007.  (Moon)     

 

 

3.         Resolution approving travel for Councilwoman Sandra Moon, to attend the Annual 2007 Annual Chamber of Commerce of Huntsville/Madison County Washington, DC  Trip, April 15 – 17, 2007.  (Moon)           

 

 

4.         Resolution approving travel for Councilman Bill Kling, Jr., to attend the Annual 2007 Annual Chamber of Commerce of Huntsville/Madison County Washington, DC  Trip, April 15 – 17, 2007.  (Moon)    

 

 

5.         Resolution approving travel for Councilman Glenn R. Watson, to attend the Annual 2007 Annual Chamber of Commerce of Huntsville/Madison County Washington, DC  Trip, April 15 – 17, 2007.  (Moon)           

 

 

6.         Resolution approving travel for Councilman Mark Russell, to attend the Annual 2007 Annual Chamber of Commerce of Huntsville/Madison County Washington, DC  Trip, April 15 – 17, 2007.  (Moon)    

 

11.       COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR.

 

12.       COMMUNICATIONS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS.

           

            Councilwoman Moon

            Councilman Kling

            Councilman Russell

            Councilman Showers

            Councilman Watson

 

13.       UNFINISHED BUSINESS ITEMS FOR ACTION.

 

14.       NEW BUSINESS ITEMS FOR INTRODUCTION.

 

a.         Introduction of an Ordinance amending Article V of Chapter 7 of the Code of Ordinances which shall provide the standards, notice requirements, and procedures to be utilized by the city housing official when designating a building or structure as unsafe.  (Community Development)

 

 

b.         Introduction of an ordinance concerning annexation of land lying on the

north side Capshaw Road and west of Nance Road.  (Planning)

 

 

c.         Introduction of an ordinance the annexation of land lying north of Saddle Ridge Drive and west Mohawk Road.  (Planning)

 

 

d.         Introduction of an ordinance to amend Ordinance #89-79, Classification and Salary Plan Ordinance, to modify the salary grade of Director of Animal Services and create the position of Floodplain Management Analyst.  (Human Resources)

 

 

 

 

 

15.       NEW BUSINESS ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION OR ACTION.

 

a.         Ordinance declaring certain equipment surplus and to be sold.  (Public Works)

 

 

b.         Request for authorization to advertise and fill budgeted vacant Equipment Operator III position at higher rate than minimum if necessary.  (Public Works)

 

 

c.         Resolution authorizing an Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Rex Bell.  (Police)

 

 

d.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a supplemental agreement with Alabama DOT for widening of Zierdt Road from Martin Road to Madison Boulevard.  (Planning)

 

 

e.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a supplemental agreement with Alabama DOT for Flint River Greenway Phase II.  (Planning)

 

 

f.          Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Madison for cost sharing on the Zierdt Road widening project.  (Planning)

 

 

g.         Resolution authorizing application of FTA Capital assistance for Cummings Research Park Commercial Center Intermodal Facility and Downtown Multimodal Parking System.  (Parking and Public Transit)

 

 

h.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Civil Solutions, LLP, for Engineering Services for Storm Drainage Consulting Services, Project No. 65-07-DM19.  (Engineering)

 

 

i.          Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with 3001, Inc. for Airborne LiDAR Mapping Services, Project No. 65-07-SP08.  (Engineering)

 

 

j.          Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with B.H. Craig Construction Co., Inc., or Autumn Branch Pump Station, Force Main & Sewer Line, Project No 65-05-SM03, by Change Order No. 1.  (Engineering)

 

 

k.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with G.W.

Jones & Sons Consulting Engineers, Inc. for Surveying & Engineering Design Services for Park Hill Way Access Road Extension, Project No. 65-07-RD06.  (Public Works)

 

 

l.          Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with AMEC Earth & Environmental, Inc., for Engineering Hydrographic Surveying Services to support Pinhook Creek Segment Flood Study & Letter of Map Revision Request Package, Project No. 65-07-DR06.  (Engineering)

 

 

m.        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)

 

 

n.         Resolution authorizing the acceptance of donation to the Administration, Operation Green Team, from Margaret Kling for a park bench in memory of William Kling, Sr. and donation for sign located at Governor’s and California, Longwood, in the amount of $1,500.00; donation of $350.00 from Keep American America Beautiful Conference hosted by Huntsville and; and donation of Animal Services in the amount of $250.00 from the Huntsville Kennel Club for care of animals.  (Finance)

 

 

o.         Ordinance to amend Budget Ordinance No. 06-855, adopted and approved on September 28, 2006, by changing appropriated funding within various departments.  (Finance)

 

 

p.         Ordinance to amend Budget Ordinance No. 06-855, adopted and approved on September 28, 2006, by changing the authorized personnel strength within the Public Works Services Department.  (Public Works Services)

 

 

q.         Resolution authorizing the Clerk Treasurer to invoke subdivision improvements letter of credit for Legendwood Phase II Subdivision.  (City Attorney)

 

 

r.          Ordinance declaring the Humphreys-Rodgers House as surplus property and authorizing it to be leased by the City of Huntsville to benefit the Alabama Constitution Village.  (City Attorney)

 

 

s.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a real estate sales agreement between the City of Huntsville and Jerry Chesser, Ronald Chesser and James Cleary for approximately 26 acres.  (City Attorney)

 

 

t.          Resolution authorizing the Mayor to renew an agreement with Traveller, Inc., d/b/a Traveller Communication Services and Traveller, Inc., d/b/a Traveller Internet Solutions for Tower Attachment and Wireless Broadband Communication Services.  (ITS)

 

 

u.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Ground Lease and Intermodal Agreement between the City of Huntsville, Alabama, and Huntsville Shores, LLC.  (Parking)   

 

 

v.         Ordinance declaring property surplus and authorizing its conveyance to the Retirement Systems of Alabama in connection with the Hays Nature Preserve. (Legal)

 

 

w.        Ordinance declaring property surplus and authorizing the conveyance of an easement to the Retirement Systems of Alabama in connection with the Hays Nature Preserve. (Legal)

 

 

x.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Louise Heidish of Heidish Public Relations Consulting.  (Parking & Public Transit)

 

 

y.         Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 02-490, as amended, to extend time period       for certain former City employees to apply for vacant City of Huntsville positions.              (Watson)

 

16.       LEGAL DEPARTMENT ITEMS/TRANSACTIONS.

 

a.         Vacation of Easements

 

 

            None

 

b.         Vacation of rights-of-way

 

 

            None

 

 

 

c.         Deeds for acceptance

 

LITTLE COVE ROAD PUMP STATION

 

1.         Right-of-way and Easement                        Enfinger Steele Development, Inc.,

                                                                                    Accepted 2/14/07

 

2.         Right-of-way and Easement                        Enfinger Steele Development, Inc.,

                                                                                    Accepted 2/14/07

 

WINDCHASE PATIO HOMES

 

3.         Rights-of-way                                     Robert Johnson, a single person,

                                                                                    Accepted 2/16/07

 

d.         Routine bond satisfactions

 

 

            None

 

e.         Liquor bond mortgages

 

 

            None

 

17.       NON-ROSTER COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC.

 

 

18.       ADJOURN.