Revised: 05-22-07   (5:00 p.m.)

 

 

AGENDA FOR THE HUNTSVILLE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

TO BE HELD MAY 24,  2007 AT 6:00 P.M.

IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS

 

 

 

CALL TO ORDER.

 

1.         INVOCATION.

 

            Elder Edmund Julius, Pastor

            Harvest Seventh-day Adventist Church

 

           

2.         PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.

 

 

3.         APPROVAL OF MINUTES

 

a.         Regular Meeting held May 10, 2007.

            (Minutes Received)

 

 

4.         RESOLUTIONS AND SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS.

 

a.         Mayor.

 

1.         Presentation from the Convention and Visitor’s Bureau concerning National Tourism Month.

 

b.         Council.

 

1.         Adoption and Presentation.

 

a.         Resolution honoring Ms. Ashlynne Nelson dancer with the Huntsville Ballet Company and winner  of the Regional Dance America Festival held in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in April, 2007.  (Moon)

 

 

 

b.         Resolution honoring Mr. David Kiyak with the Huntsville Ballet Company and winner of the Regional Dance America Festival held in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in April, 2007.  (Moon)

 

2.         Adoption Only.

 

a.         Resolution honoring a Huntsville citizen in recognition of his surprised 70th Birthday Celebration to be held on May 28, 2007.  (Showers)

 

 

b.         Resolution honoring a Huntsville citizen in recognition of her service to the community and retirement celebration to be held on June 1, 2007 at the Redstone Arsenal Officers’ Club.  (Showers)

 

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. 07-313, on rezoning of land lying west of Triana Boulevard and south of Johnson Road from Neighborhood Business C-1 District to Residence 1-B District.   (Set April 12, 2007 Regular Council Meeting)   (Planning)

 

 

2.         Public hearing on Ordinance No. 07-315, on 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.  ((Set April 12, 2007 Regular Council Meeting) (Planning)

 

 

3.         Public hearing on Ordinance No. 07-317, 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.  (Set April 12, 2007 Regular Council Meeting)  (Planning)

 

 

4.         Public hearing on Ordinance No. 07-319, on zoning newly annexed land lying on the east side of Adonis Road and north of Terry Drake Road to Residence 1-A District.  (Set April 12, 2007 Regular Council Meeting) (Planning)

 

 

5.         Public hearing on Ordinance No. 07-321, on zoning newly annexed land lying north of Saddle Ridge Drive and west of Mohawk Road to Residence 1-A District. (Set April 12, 2007 Regular Council Meeting) (Planning)

 

 

6.         Public hearing on Ordinance No. 07-323, 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.  (Set April 12, 2007 Regular Council Meeting) (Planning)

 

 

7.         Public hearing on Ordinance No. 07-325, on zoning newly annexed land lying north and east of Barren Fork Creek and east of the Wheeler Wildlife Refuge to Residence 2 District.  (Set April 12, 2007 Regular Council Meeting) (Planning)

 

 

8.         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)

 

 

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

 

 

10.       Public Hearing on a Resolution authorizing the demolition of an unsafe building constituting a public nuisance located at 214 Beirne Avenue.  (Community Development)

 

b.         Public Hearings to be Set

 

1.         Resolution to set a Public Hearing for David Leone d/b/a Half-Time Bar & Grill Inc to operate one (1) limousine in the City of Huntsville. (June 14, 2007 Regular Council Meeting) (Parking & Public Transit)

 

 

2.         Resolution to set a Public Hearing for James Rex Lindsey d/b/a Affordable Vintage Autos to operate four (4) limousines in the City of Huntsville.) (June 14, 2007 Regular Council Meeting)  (Parking & Public Transit)

 

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.

 

1.         Resolution approving travel for Councilman Richard Showers, Sr. to attend the 2007 National League of Cities’ National Black Caucus of Local Elected Officials Summer Conference, August 1 – 4, 2007, Biloxi, MS. (Moon)   

 

11.       COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR.

 

12.       COMMUNICATIONS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS.

 

            Councilman Russell

            Councilman Showers

            Councilwoman Moon

            Councilman Kling

            Councilman Watson

 

13.       UNFINISHED BUSINESS ITEMS FOR ACTION.

 

a.         Ordinance No. 07-474, Amendment to the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 3 Alcoholic Beverages, Article IV Retail Sales, Section 3-140 Motion pictures and shows.  (Introduced May 10, 2007 Regular Council Meeting)  (City Attorney)

 

 

b.         Ordinance No. 07-475, to amend Ordinance #89-79, Classification and Salary Plan Ordinance, to create Sign Enforcement Officer, Grade 14, and Zoning and Plan Support Officer, Grade 14.  (Introduced May 10, 2007 Regular Council Meeting) (Planning)

 

 

c.         Ordinance No. 07-477, concerning the adoption of a new Base Map 08-15.  (Introduced May 10, 2007 Regular Council Meeting) (Planning)

 

 

14.       NEW BUSINESS ITEMS FOR INTRODUCTION.

 

a.         Introduction of an amendment to Chapter 25 of the Code of Ordinances, adopted on April 24, 2003, regarding Vehicle Towing and Impoundment.  (Police)  DELETED

 

 

b.         Introduction of an ordinance concerning the annexation of land lying on the south side of Green Cove Road and west of South Memorial Parkway.  (Planning)

 

15.       NEW BUSINESS ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION OR ACTION.

 

a.         Request to fill Mechanic II position in the Fleet Management Department.  (Facilities Projects and Fleet Management)

 

 

b.         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)

 

 

c.         Request to fill budgeted Network Specialist Position, Grade 17, and to fill at higher step than minimum if necessary.  (ITS)

 

 

d.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement between the City of Huntsville and Oracle, USA, Inc., for purchase of E-Benefits Software Program.  (ITS)

 

 

e.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the United States Department of Justice for funds to reimburse the Huntsville Police Department for Bulletproof Vests previously purchased.  (Police)

 

 

f.          Resolution authorizing the City Attorney to settle the Worker’s Compensation claim of James Morrow, Civil Action No. CV2006-1170 LWH.  (City Attorney)

 

 

g.         Resolution authorizing the City Attorney to settle the claim of Raymond Irelan, Claim No. 07-76.  (City Attorney)

 

 

h.         Resolution authorizing the Clerk Treasurer to invoke Colonial Bank Sidewalk letter of credit No. 7717 for Pulaski Corner.  (City Attorney)

 

 

i.          Resolution authorizing the Clerk Treasurer to invoke Superior Bank subdivision improvements letter of credit for Timbers Edge at Hampton Cove Subdivision.  (City Attorney)

 

 

j.          Resolution authorizing the Clerk Treasurer to invoke Renasant Bank subdivision improvements letter of credit for Creekstone  Subdivision Phase IV.  (City Attorney)

 

 

k.         Resolution authorizing the Clerk Treasurer to invoke subdivision letter of credit for CCI. Martin Medical Complex.  (City Attorney)

 

 

l.          Resolution authorizing the City Attorney to seek a forfeiture of the surety bond issued by Hartford Fire Insurance Company.  (City Attorney)

 

 

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

 

 

 

n.         Request for authorization to advertise the position of one (1) full time Electrical Inspector, Grade 14.  (Inspection)

 

 

o.         Ordinance to amend Budget Ordinance No. 06-855, adopted and approved on September 28, 2006, by changing the authorized strength within the Planning Division of the Urban Development Department.  (Planning)

 

 

p.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign plat of a Resubdivision of Bob Heath Drive at Cummings Research Park.  (Planning)

 

 

q.         Request for authorization to advertise and fill position of Zoning and Plans Support Officer, Grade 14.  (Planning)

 

 

r.          Ordinance to amend Budget Ordinance No. 06-855, adopted and approved on September 28, 2005, by changing appropriated funding within various departments.  (Finance)

 

 

s.         Ordinance to amend Budget Ordinance No. 06-855, adopted and approved on September 28, 2006, by changing the authorized strength within the Water Pollution Control Department.  (WPC)

 

 

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

 

 

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

 

 

 

v.         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 Department. (Public Works).

 

 

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

 

 

x.         Request for authorization to advertise and fill budgeted vacant Inventory Control Technician position.  (Public Works)

 

 

y.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Tetra Tech, Inc. for Engineering Design Services for Western Area Interceptor, Project No. 65-07-SS07.  (Engineering)

 

 

z.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Civil Solutions, L.L.P.  for Engineering Services for Storm Drainage Consulting Services, Project No. 65-07-DM37.  (Engineering)

 

 

aa.       Resolution authorizing the Mayor to modify the agreement with Tetra Tech, Inc. for Additional Construction Administration  Services for Magnolia Springs Sanitary Sewer,  by Modification No. 1,  Project No. 65-05-SS23.  (Engineering)

 

 

bb.       Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement  with Madison Apartments, L.L.C. & Huntsville Apartments, L.L.C., for Stormwater Detention Facility Maintenance.  (Engineering)

 

 

cc.       Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Andover Woods, L.L.C., for Stormwater Detention Facility Maintenance.  (Engineering)

 

 

dd.       Resolution authorizing the Mayor to modify the agreement with Johnson & Associates, Inc. for Old Monrovia Road/Oakwood Road Widening  by Modification No. 2,  Project No. 65- 05-RD14.  (Engineering)

 

 

ee.       Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Renewal Lease Agreement with Roger Martin Farms for the lease of farm land in Cummings Research Park and the southwest corner of Capshaw Road & Wall-Triana Highway.  (Engineering)

 

ff.         Request for Attorney General’s opinion of the effective date of prior codes. 

(Administration)

 

16.       LEGAL DEPARTMENT ITEMS/TRANSACTIONS.

 

a.         Vacation of Easements

 

1.         Ordinance authorizing the vacation a sanitary sewer easement, Holly Park at Lake Forest Subdivision.  (Real Estate Dev., Inc.; Anderson).

 

b.         Vacation of rights-of-way

 

 

            None

 

c.         Deeds for acceptance

 

HAMPTON RIDGE ESTATES PHASE 4

 

1.        Drainage and Detention Pond                     Brookhouse Investments, LLC

                                                                                    Accepted 5/7/07

 

LITTLE MOUNTAIN SUBDIVISION

 

2.         U & D Easement                                     Little Mountain Development, Co., LLC

                                                                                    Accepted 5/14/07

 

TIMBERS EDGE

 

3.         Sidewalk Easement                                Timbers Edge Properties, LLC

                                                                                    Accepted 5/11/07

 

 

d.         Routine bond satisfactions

 

 

e.         Liquor bond mortgages

 

 

17.       NON-ROSTER COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC.

 

 

18.       ADJOURN.