Revised: 03-07-07   (3:00 p.m.)

 

 

AGENDA FOR THE HUNTSVILLE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

TO BE HELD MARCH 8, 2007 AT 6:00 P.M.

IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS

 

 

 

CALL TO ORDER.

 

1.         INVOCATION.

 

 

            Reverend T. C. Johnson, Pastor

            St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church

 

2.         PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.

 

 

3.         APPROVAL OF MINUTES

 

a.         Regular Meeting held February 22, 2007

            (Minutes Received)

 

 

4.         RESOLUTIONS AND SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS.

 

a.         Mayor.

 

1.         Resolution declaring the Month of March as Red Cross Month.

 

b.         Council.

 

1.         Adoption and Presentation.

 

a.         Resolution commemorating the life of Mr. Charles Phillip Cramer, an outstanding citizen, longtime Huntsville businessman, merchant, and humanitarian.  (Kling)

 

 

b.         Resolution congratulating Challenger Middle School “Atomic Penguins” Robotics Team, First Place Champion’s Award in the State of Alabama First LEGO League Program.  (Moon)

 

2.         Adoption Only.

 

c.         Other Special Recognitions.

 

d.         Announcements.

 

1.         Announcement by Jerry McCarley (Garver Engineers) and Ben Ferrill (Planning) for “Engineering Excellence State Award” presented to Garver Engineers last week by American Council of Engineering Companies of Alabama for the North Huntsville Industrial Park.  (Planning)

 

5.         BUSINESS WITH OUTSIDE LEGAL REPRESENTATION.

 

6.         PUBLIC HEARINGS.

 

a.         Public hearings to be held.

 

1.         Public hearing on a resolution authorizing the City Clerk Treasurer to assess the costs of cleanup and removal of the debris on the property located at 3421 Glen Park Drive, NW.  (Community Development)

 

 

2.         Public hearing on a resolution authorizing the demolition of an unsafe building constituting a public nuisance located at 3610 Pulaski Pike, NW, House and Accessory Structure.  (Community Development)

 

 

3.         Public hearing on the Preserve at Clayton Pond Phase I for approval by City Council as private subdivisions pursuant to Section 10.4.6 of the COH Zoning Ordinance; and the authorization for Mayor to sign associated plats and agreements.  (Planning)

 

b.         Public Hearings to be Set

 

1.         Resolution to set a public hearing on an ordinance zoning newly annexed land lying on the north side of Martin Road and east of Old Jim Williams Road to Residence 2-A District.  (April 26, 2007 Regular Council Meeting) (Planning)

 

 

2.         Resolution to set a public hearing on an ordinance zoning newly annexed land lying west of Saddle Ridge Drive and south of Mohawk Road to Residence 1-A District.  (April 26, 2007 Regular Council Meeting)  (Planning)

 

 

3.         Resolution to set a public hearing on an ordinance amending The Ledges of Huntsville Mountain Planned Development.  (April 26, 2007 Regular Council Meeting) (Planning)

 

7.         COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS.

 

a.         Communications from the Public.

 

b.         Reports

 

8.         HUNTSVILLE UTILITIES ITEMS.

 

a.         Resolution authorizing purchase of 4 wire reel trailers.  (P.R. 0711) (Utilities:  Electric)

 

 

b.         Resolution authorizing conversion of an existing overhead single-phase line to a feeder circuit along Hamer Road.  (W.O. 26158-N)  (Utilities Electric)

 

 

c.         Resolution  authorizing installation of additional electric capacity to serve the remodeled Huntsville-Surgery Center.  (W.O. 26184-N)  (Utilities:  Electric)

 

 

d.         Resolution authorizing upgrade of the circuit that ties Old Railroad Bed 244 and Walnut 234.  (W.O. 26199-G)  (Utilities:  Electric)

 

 

e.         Resolution authorizing replacement of 12 regulators at Bailey Cove Substation.  (W.O. 26249-G)  (Utilities:  Electric)

 

 

f.          Resolution authorizing 25kV conversion along Harvest Road.  (W.O. 26250-G)  (Utilities:  Electric)

 

 

g.         Resolution authorizing execution of proposed letter agreement with TVA, providing for the establishment of the new 161-kV Thornton Delivery Point. (Utilities:  Electric)

 

 

h.         Resolution authorizing the installation of 6,030’ of 2” pipe in Cypress Gardens Subdivision. (W.O. 16475-M06-20-51)  (Utilities:  Gas)

 

 

i.          Resolution authorizing the installation of 6,840’ of 2” PE pipe & 3,040’ of 4” PE pipe in Holly Park Subdivision.  (W.O. 16476-M06-20-51)  (Utilities:  Gas)

 

 

j.          Resolution authorizing the purchase of 2 new pumps for Green Mountain. 

(W.O. 1-07348-RD07-18-52)  (Utilities:  Water)

 

9.         BOARD APPOINTMENTS.

 

a.         Board Appointments to be Voted on.

 

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

 

 

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

 

 

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

 

 

4.         Resolution to appoint Mr. Earl Carter Sibley to the Huntsville Public Library Board for a term to expire February 10, 2011.  (Postponed February 22, 2007 Regular Council Meeting)  (Kling)

 

 

5.         Resolution to appoint Mr. George Barnes to the Huntsville Public Library Board for a term to expire February 10, 2011.  (Russell)

 

b.         Board Appointment Nominations.

 

1.         Nomination to reappoint Mr. Henry Jones to the Advisory Commission on Accessibility for a term to expire January 10, 2010.  (Showers)

 

 

2.         Nomination to appoint Mr. Earl Carter Sibley to the Huntsville-Madison County Mental Health Board, Place 8, for a term to expire April 1, 2013.  (Kling)

 

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 Russell

            Councilman Showers

            Councilwoman Moon

            Councilman Watson

 

13.       UNFINISHED BUSINESS ITEMS FOR ACTION.

 

a.         Ordinance No. 07-171, 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.  (Introduced February 22, 2007 Regular Council Meeting)  (Community Development)

 

 

b.         Ordinance No. 07-172, concerning annexation of land lying on the north side Capshaw Road and west of Nance Road.  (Introduced February 22, 2007 Regular Council Meeting) (Planning)

 

 

c.         Ordinance No. 07-174, 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.  (Introduced February 22, 2007 Regular Council Meeting) (Human Resources)

 

14.       NEW BUSINESS ITEMS FOR INTRODUCTION.

 

a.         Introduction of an ordinance concerning the annexation of land lying on the north end and south sides of Beadle Lane and the east side of Wall Triana Highway.  (Planning)

 

 

b.         Introduction of an ordinance amending Division 1 Article IV of Chapter 2 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Huntsville, Sec 2-151 (Investment Policy).  (Clerk Treasurer)

 

15.       NEW BUSINESS ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION OR ACTION.

 

a.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with the Madison County Commission for WMD funding.  (Emergency Management)

 

 

b.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Alabama DOT for Western Madison County Streetscape Development, Supplement Number 1.  (Planning)

 

 

c.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Alabama DOT for Five Points Improvement Phase 3, Supplement Number 1.  (Planning)

 

 

d.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Alabama DOT for Five Points Improvement Projects, Supplement Number 1.  (Planning)

 

 

e.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with British Soccer, a division of Challenger Sports Corporation.  (Recreation and Landscape Management)

 

 

f.          Resolution naming the Minor League Field #2 at Fern Bell Park.  (Recreation and Landscape Management)

 

 

g.         Resolution authorizing the acceptance of donation to Animal Services in the amount o $200.00 from the Pinnix Group or care of animals; and donation to the Administration Operation Green Team, in the amount of $750.00 from Awin Management to help pay or “Buses for America Recycles” day.  (Finance)

 

 

h.         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)

 

 

i.          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)

 

 

j.          Resolution authorizing the Mayor to modify the agreement with G. W. Jones & Sons Consulting Engineers, Inc. for Clinton Avenue and Pinhook Creek Bridge,  by Modification No.  1, Project No. 65-04-BR08.  (Engineering)

 

 

 

 

 

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

Department of Transportation for a Cooperative Maintenance of Public Right-of-

Way Agreement for the Widened Intersection and Ramp Improvements along Old Madison Pike @ Research Park Boulevard, Project No. STPAA-8525(601).  (Engineering)                          

 

 

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

for Engineering Design & Construction Administration Services for Capshaw

Sewer Extension, Project No. 65-06-SS01.  (Engineering)         

 

 

m.        Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the Alabama

Department of Transportation for the Acquisition, Installation, Operation &

Maintenance of a Flashing Traffic Signal on U. S. Highway 431 (Governors Drive) at Dug Hill Road.  (Traffic Engineering)                  

 

 

n.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Traffic Signal agreement with the

Alabama Department of Transportation for the Installation, Operation &

Maintenance of a Traffic Signal on SR 255 Ramp 1C/1D at Old Madison Pike.  (Traffic Engineering)

 

 

o.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the low bidder, Reed Contracting Services, Inc. for Resurfacing of Residential Streets, 2007, Phase I, Project No. 65-07-RR01.  (Public Works)

 

 

p.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with Shelby Contracting

Company, Inc., for Resurfacing of Residential Streets 2006, Phase V, Project

No. 65-05-RR07, by Change Order No. 1.  (Public Works)

 

 

q.         Resolution authorizing the Clerk-Treasurer to invoke subdivision improvements letter of credit for Indian Ridge Subdivision.  (City Attorney)

 

 

r.          Resolution authorizing the Clerk-Treasurer to invoke subdivision improvements letter of credit for Legendwood Preserve Subdivision.  (City Attorney)

 

 

s.         Resolution authorizing the Clerk-Treasurer to invoke subdivision improvements letter of credit No. 1883 for Hampton Village Phase II Subdivision.  (City Attorney)

 

 

t.          Resolution authorizing the Clerk-Treasurer to invoke subdivision water improvements letter of credit No. 1882 for Hampton Village Phase II Subdivision.  (City Attorney)

 

 

u.         Ordinance to amend Budget Ordinance No. 06-855, adopted and approved on September 28, 2006 by changing the authorized personnel strength within the Landscape Management Department. (Landscape Management)

 

 

v.         Resolution to require City Council authorization of disbursements to the Huntsville Board of Education.  (Watson)

 

 

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

 

16.       LEGAL DEPARTMENT ITEMS/TRANSACTIONS.

 

a.         Vacation of Easements

 

            None

 

b.         Vacation of rights-of-way

 

            None

 

c.         Deeds for acceptance

 

            None

 

d.         Routine bond satisfactions

 

            None

 

e.         Liquor bond mortgages

 

            None

 

17.       NON-ROSTER COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC.

 

 

18.       ADJOURN.