Revised: 04-11-07   (5:00 p.m.)

 

 

AGENDA FOR THE HUNTSVILLE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

TO BE HELD APRIL 12, 2007 AT 6:00 P.M.

IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS

 

 

 

CALL TO ORDER.

 

1.         INVOCATION.

 

            Councilman Richard Showers, Sr., District One

 

2.         PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.

 

 

3.         APPROVAL OF MINUTES

 

a.         Regular Meeting held March 22, 2007.

            (Minutes Received)

 

 

4.         RESOLUTIONS AND SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS.

 

a.         Mayor.

 

            Presentation of Awards to Public Safety Department employees: 

 

            Firefighter of the Year -- Michael Bryant

 

Police, Operations Bureau, Supervisor and Officer of the Year -- Sgt. Dan Dean and Officer Chass Shannon

 

            Police, Administrative Bureau, Supervisor and Employee of the Year -- Keith Williams and Dorothy Hargrove

 

b.         Council.

 

1.         Adoption and Presentation.

 

a.         Resolution congratulating the Northern League’s 10 & Under All Stars on their District II Championship.  (Showers)

 

 

b.         Resolution congratulating the Metro League 12 & Under All Stars on their District II Championship.  (Showers)

 

2.         Adoption Only.

 

a.         Resolution  recognizing Mr. Robert Mathis, former AAMU Bulldog Football Player and 2007 NFL Super Bowl Champion for the Indianapolis Colts “A Salute to a University Champion” sponsored by the Huntsville Progressive Alumni Chapter, AAMU Alumni Association.  (Showers)

 

 

b.         Resolution congratulating Elder T. Marshall Kelly and the Triple M Conference, April 12 – 14, 2007.  (Showers)

 

 

c.         Resolution honoring Dr. E. E. Cleveland, a world-renowned evangelist and author to be held at the New Life Seventh-day Adventist Church.  (Showers)

 

c.         Other Special Recognitions.

 

1.         Certificates of Appreciation presented to the basketball players from the Special Olympics State Basketball Tournament held March 8 and 9, 2007 and receiving the gold medal.  (Kling)

 

2.         Certificate of Appreciation presented to Gibson’s Bar-B-Q on their 51st Anniversary.  (Kling)

 

d.         Announcements.

 

5.         BUSINESS WITH OUTSIDE LEGAL REPRESENTATION.

 

6.         PUBLIC HEARINGS.

 

a.         Public hearings to be held.

 

1.         Ordinance No. 007-111, rezoning land lying generally along the east side of South Shawdee Road and north of Riverview Drive from Resident 1 District to Planned Development – Housing District, LUI Rating 35.  (Set February 8, 2007 Regular Council Meeting) (Planning)   DELETED

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

b.         Public Hearings to be Set

 

1.         Resolution to set a public hearing on an ordinance rezoning land lying west of Triana Boulevard and south of Johnson Road from Neighborhood Business C-1 District to Residence 1-B District.   (May 24, 2007 Regular Council Meeting)   (Planning)

 

 

2.         Resolution to set a public hearing on an ordinance zoning newly annexed land lying north of Cherry Tree Road and east of Esslinger Drive to Residence 1-A District, Residence 1-B District, and Residence 2 District.  (May 24, 2007 Regular Council Meeting) (Planning)

 

 

3.         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, to include a relayout of the approved Providence Planned Development.  (May 24, 2007 Regular Council Meeting) (Planning)

 

 

4.         Resolution to set a public hearing on an ordinance zoning newly annexed land lying on the east side of Adonis Road and north of Terry Drake Road to Residence 1-A District.  (May 24, 2007 Regular Council Meeting) (Planning)

 

 

5.         Resolution to set a public hearing on an ordinance zoning newly annexed land lying north of Saddle Ridge Drive and west of Mohawk Road to Residence 1-A District. (May 24, 2007 Regular Council Meeting) (Planning)

 

 

6.         Resolution to set a public hearing on an ordinance zoning newly annexed land lying on the north side of George Byrd Drive and east of Hampton Cove Way to Residence 1 District.  (May 24, 2007 Regular Council Meeting) (Planning)

 

 

7.         Resolution to set a public hearing on an ordinance on an ordinance zoning newly annexed land lying north and east of Barren Fork Creek and east of the Wheeler Wildlife Refuge to Residence 2 District.  (May 24, 2007 Regular Council Meeting) (Planning)

 

 

8.         Resolution to set a public hearing for Raj Kumar d/b/a/ AAAA Cab Co. to operate fifteen (15) taxicabs in the City of Huntsville.  (April 26, 2007 Regular Council Meeting)  (Parking & Public Transit)

 

 

7.         COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS.

 

a.         Communications from the Public.

 

b.         Reports

 

8.         HUNTSVILLE UTILITIES ITEMS.

 

a.         Resolution authorizing purchase of an easement for an electric transmission & gas line from Hampton Cove Substation to Little Cove Road.  (P.R. CMC03150701) (Utilities:  Electric)

 

 

b.         Resolution authorizing replacement of failed cable in Chimney Springs Subdivision. (W.O. 25872-E)  (Utilities:  Electric)

 

 

c.         Resolution authorizing replacing & re-routing direct buried cable to road frontage on Conger Road.  (W.O. 26290-U)  (Utilities Electric)

 

 

d.         Resolution  authorizing the construction of the 46kV tap & distribution getaways for the new Meridianville Substation.  (W.O. 26293-G)  (Utilities:  Electric)

 

 

e.         Resolution authorizing installation of a 15kV substation circuit breaker & (3) 576 kVA regulators at Navistar Substation.  (W.O. 26298-G)  (Utilities:  Electric)

 

 

f.          Resolution authorizing the addition of 1 circuit switcher at Walnut Substation.  (W.O. 26300-G)  (Utilities:  Electric)

 

 

g.         Resolution authorizing installation of a 46kV and 12kV tie circuit for Rideout Drive between Old Monrovia & Oakwood Roads.  (W.O. 26301-G)  (Utilities:  Electric)

 

 

h.         Resolution authorizing additional electrical capacity for Capshaw Mountain in Harvest to reduce outages.   (W.O. 26305-G)  (Utilities:  Electric)

 

 

i.          Resolution authorizing the purchase of one new, unused mini excavator with trailer.   (P.R. TB030107-002)  (Utilities:  Gas)

 

 

j.          Resolution authorizing purchase of an easement for an electric transmission & gas line from Hampton Cove Substation to Little Cove Road.  (W.O. 16383-E07-82-53)   (Utilities:  Gas)

 

 

k.         Resolution  authorizing installation of 4,645’ of 2” PE pipe & 4,420’ of 4” PE pipe to provide service to Walnut Cove Phase 1.  (W.O. 16478-M06-20-51)  (Utilities:  Gas)

 

 

l.          Resolution authorizing installation of 6,280’ of 2” PE pipe & 1,585’ of 4” PE pipe to provide service to Walnut Cove Phase 2.  (W.O. 16479-M06-20-51)  (Utilities:  Gas)

 

 

m.        Resolution authorizing installation of 5,000’ of 2” PE pipe to provide service to Magnolia Park.  (W.O. 16481-M07-20-51)  (Utilities:  Gas)

 

 

n.         Resolution authorizing installation of 5,200’ of 2” PE pipe & 4,700’ of 4” PE pipe to provide service to Renaissance Subdivision.  (W.O. 16485-M07-20-51)  (Utilities:  Gas)

 

 

o.         Resolution authorizing relocation of approx. 880’ of 6” water main for the Brandon Town Road Improvement Project.  (W.O. 1-07361-RC07-10-52)  (Utilities:  Water)

 

 

p.         Resolution authorizing installation of approx. 2640’ of 24” water main to serve Rideout Place.  (W.O. 1-07362-MD07-10-51)  (Utilities:  Water)

 

9.         BOARD APPOINTMENTS.

 

a.         Board Appointments to be Voted on.

 

1.         Resolution to reappoint Ms. Joyce LeDuc-Hampton to the Bingo Review Committee, District 3, for a term to expire April 8, 2009.  (Nominated March 22, 2007 Regular Council Meeting)  (Moon)

 

 

2.         Resolution to appoint Mr. Anthony Lancaster to the Burritt Memorial Committee for a partial term to expire October 1, 2011.  (Nominated March 22, 2007 Regular Council Meeting) (Russell)   

 

 

3.         Resolution to appoint Ms. Sara (Sally) Young Jones to the Burritt Memorial Committee for a partial term to expire October 1, 2007.  (Nominated March 22, 2007 Regular Council Meeting) (Russell)  

 

 

4.         Resolution to appoint Ms. Belinda Williams to the Huntsville-Madison County Mental Health Board, Place 8, for a term to expire April 1, 2013.  (Nominated March 22, 2007 Regular Council Meeting) (Moon)           

 

 

5.         Resolution to appoint Mr. Charles (Chuck) Saunders to the Huntsville Ice Skating Complex Board of Control for a partial term to expire November 20, 2009.  (Nominated March 22, 2007 Regular Council Meeting) (Moon)

 

 

6.         Resolution to reappoint Ms. Debbie Reed Batson to the Madison County Railroad Authority, for a term to expire May 17, 2007.   (Nominated March 22, 2007 Regular Council Meeting)   (Kling)

 

 

7.         Resolution to appoint Mr. Eddie Sherrod to the Huntsville-Madison County Mental Health Board, Place 8, for a term to expire April 1, 2013.  (Nominated March 22, 2007 Regular Council Meeting)   (Kling)

 

 

8.         Resolution to appoint Mr. Mace Neal to the Bingo Review Committee, Place 1, for a term to expire April 8, 2009.  (Nominated March 22, 2007 Regular Council Meeting)   (Showers)

 

b.         Board Appointment Nominations.

 

1.         Nomination to appoint Ms. Helga Sowa to the Community Development Citizens Advisory Council for a term to expire April 28, 2010.  (Kling)

 

 

2.         Nomination to appoint Ms. Sally Warden, Place 4, Health Care Authority of the City of Huntsville for a term to expire April 12, 2013.  (Moon)

 

 

3.         Nomination to reappoint Mr. Russell G. (Russ) Brown, Place 5, Health Care Authority of the City of Huntsville for a term to expire April 12, 2013.  (Moon)

 

 

4.         Nomination to reappoint Mr. Charles Grainger to the Industrial Development Board of the City of Huntsville for a term to expire May 27, 2013.  (Moon)

 

 

5.         Nomination to reappoint Mr. W. F. Sanders to the Industrial Development Board of the City of Huntsville for a term to expire May 27, 2013.  (Moon)

 

 

6.         Nomination to reappoint Ms. Barbara Buice to the Industrial Development Board of the City of Huntsville for a term to expire May 27, 2013.  (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 Showers

            Councilwoman Moon

            Councilman Kling

            Councilman Russell

            Councilman Watson

 

13.       UNFINISHED BUSINESS ITEMS FOR ACTION.

 

a.         Ordinance No. 07-266, establishing the Department of Recreation Services. 

            (Introduced March 22, 2007 Regular Council Meeting)  (Administration)

 

 

b.         Ordinance No. 07-267, establishing the Department of Landscape Management.  (Introduced March 22, 2007 Regular Council Meeting)  (Administration)

 

 

c.         Ordinance No. 07-268, amending the pay classification plan. (Introduced March 22, 2007 Regular Council Meeting)  (Introduced March 22, 2007 Regular Council Meeting)  (Administration)

 

 

d.         Ordinance No. 07-269, to amend Budget Ordinance No. 06-855, adopted and approved on September 28, 2006, by changing the authorized personnel strength and appropriations for personnel expenditures in the Landscape Management Department and the Administration Department.  (Introduced March 22, 2007 Regular Council Meeting)  (Administration)

 

 

 

14.       NEW BUSINESS ITEMS FOR INTRODUCTION.

 

a.         Introduction of an ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 05-055 regarding parking event rates.  (Parking & Public Transit)

 

15.       NEW BUSINESS ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION OR ACTION.

 

a.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into in a Reconfiguration, Planning and Negotiation phase agreement between Motorola, Inc., and the City of Huntsville, Alabama.  (ITS)

 

 

b.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement between the City of Huntsville and Sally K. Davis.  (Community Development)

 

 

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

 

 

d.         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 and the General Services Department.  (Landscape Management and General Services)

 

 

e.         Ordinance to amend Budget Ordinance 06-855, adopted and approved on September 28, 2006, by changing appropriated funding within various departments. (Finance)

 

 

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

 

 

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

 

 

h.         Resolution authorizing the acceptance of donation to the Administration, Operation Green Team, in the amount of $25.00 from the Four Seasons Garden Club in appreciation of a speaking engagement.  (Finance)

i.          Request to change salary for Public Works Services Sanitation Manager from Grade 20, Step 6 to Grade 20, Step 10.  (Public Works Services)

 

 

j.          Request for authorization to advertise and fill one (1) Field Service Technician position, Grade 8, in the Fleet Management Department.  (Facilities Projects and Fleet Management)

 

 

k.         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.  (Facilities Projects and Fleet Management)

 

 

l.          Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Standard Fixed Price Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Garnet Electric Co., for lighting of Merrimack Soccer Fields #6 and #7.  (Facilities Projects and Fleet Management)

 

 

m.        Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Contingent Prize Indemnification Contract with SCA Promotions, Inc.  (Recreation and Landscape Management)

 

 

n.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a supplemental agreement with Alabama DOT for traffic signal and installation at the intersection of Taylor Road and Sutton Road.  (Planning)

 

 

o.         Resolution authorizing the Clerk Treasurer to invoke SouthBank letter of credit no. 2004-176 for Saddle Ridge Subdivision.  (City Attorney)

 

 

p.         Resolution authorizing the Clerk Treasurer to invoke First American Bank sidewalk letter of credit no 1544 for Hampton Village Subdivision, Phase I.  (City Attorney)

 

 

q.         Resolution authorizing the Clerk Treasurer to invoke SouthBank letter of credit no. 2005-215 for Chapman Cove Subdivision of the High Mountain Reserve.  (City Attorney)

 

 

r.          Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a lease with the Von Braun Center for the Meadow Gold Property for use during the Widespread Panic concert.  (City Attorney)

 

 

s.         Resolution authorizing the Clerk Treasurer to invoke AmSouth Bank letter of credit no. 55100174 for Valley Cove Subdivision.  (City Attorney)

 

 

t.          Resolution authorizing the Clerk Treasurer to invoke AmSouth Bank letter of credit no.79200132 for Hidden Cove Subdivision Phase 2.  (City Attorney)

 

 

u.         Resolution authorizing the Clerk Treasurer to invoke AmSouth Bank letter of credit no.55100173 for Valley Cove Subdivision. (City Attorney)

 

 

v.         Resolution authorizing the Clerk Treasurer to invoke Wachovia Bank letter of credit for Cobblestone Cove Phase II Subdivision.  (City Attorney)

 

 

w.        Resolution authorizing the Clerk Treasurer to invoke Compass Bank letter of credit for Churchill Park Phase Two Subdivision.  (City Attorney)

 

 

x.         Resolution authorizing the City Attorney to settle the claim of Edward H. Vaughn, Claim No. 07-74.   (City Attorney)

 

 

y.         Resolution authorizing the City Attorney to settle the claim of G.W. Jones & Sons Farm Account, Claim No. 07-40.  (City Attorney)

 

 

z.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into agreement with Caruolo Associates, Inc., for Federal Contract Compliance Oversight services on the Cummings Research Park Intermodal Center Project.  (Parking & Public Transit)

 

 

aa.       Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with OMI, Inc. for Construction Materials Testing Services for Old Monrovia Road Relocation between Indian Creek Road and Johns Road, Project No. 65-05-RD14.  (Public Works Services)

 

 

bb.       Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Barge, Waggoner, Sumner & Cannon, Inc. for Engineering Design Services for Building Additions to Public Works Services Complex, Project No. 65-07-SP10.  (Public Works Services)

 

 

cc.       Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Tetra Tech, Inc., for Engineering Services for Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) Loan Application Submittal Proposal, Project No. 65-07-SP15.  (Water Pollution Control)

 

 

dd.       Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Tetra Tech, Inc., for Engineering Services for Flow Monitoring Program-Annual Operations, Maintenance, Data Analysis & Reporting, Project No. 65-07-SP14.  (Water Pollution Control)

 

 

ee.       Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with AMEC Earth & Environmental, Inc. for Engineering Mapping Services for Tributary to Flint River Floodplain/Floodway Mapping, Project No. 65-07-DR08.  (Engineering)

 

 

ff.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Civil Solutions, L.L.P. for Harris Hills Service road, by Modification No. 1, Project No. 65-07-RD05.  (Engineering) 

 

 

gg.       Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Tetra Tech, Inc.  for Engineering Design & Construction Administration Services for Big Cove Sewer, Project No. 65-07-SM01.  (Engineering)

 

 

hh.       Resolution authorizing the acceptance of a grant from the Alabama Emergency Management Agency totaling $2,000.00 for planning and conduct of a response exercise.  (Emergency Management)

 

 

ii.         Resolution authorizing the acceptance of the Emergency Management Program Grant (EMPG) from the Alabama Emergency Management Agency totaling $82,289.00.  (Emergency Management)

 

 

jj.          Resolution authorizing the acceptance of a $35,075.00 grant from the Alabama Department of Homeland Security.  (Emergency Management)

 

 

kk.       Request for authorization to advertise and fill budgeted vacant Herbicide Spray Technician position at higher than minimum if necessary.  (Landscape Management)

 

 

16.       LEGAL DEPARTMENT ITEMS/TRANSACTIONS.

 

a.         Vacation of Easements

 

1.         Ordinance authorizing the vacation two 5-foot utility and drainage easements between Lots 1 and 2, Mayes Subdivision, A Resub of Tract 48 Flemington Heights Second Addition, Document No. 20051129000803830.  (512 Vincent Rd; Boyer).

 

 

2.         Ordinance authorizing the vacation a portion of utility and drainage easements, Lot 3, Block 1, Chapman Heights, 13th Addition, Plat Book 498, Page 166 (2423 Bald Ridge Dr.; Cobb)

 

b.         Vacation of rights-of-way

 

1.a.      Resolution consenting to the vacation of a portion High Mountain Road right-of-way. (Chapman Cove; High Mtn. Reserve)

 

 

1.b.      Ordinance authorizing the vacation of a portion High Mountain Road right-of-way. (Chapman Cove; High Mtn. Reserve)

 

c.         Deeds for acceptance

 

1.         Oakhurst Drainage Easement                    The Huntsville and Madison County

                                                                                    Railroad Authority

                                                                                    Accepted 3/15/07

 

d.         Routine bond satisfactions

 

 

            None

 

e.         Liquor bond mortgages

 

 

            None

 

17.       NON-ROSTER COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC.

 

 

18.       ADJOURN.