Revised: 08-08-07   (8:00 a.m.)

 

 

AGENDA FOR THE HUNTSVILLE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

TO BE HELD  AUGUST 9,  2007 AT 6:00 P.M.

IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS

 

 

 

CALL TO ORDER.

 

1.         INVOCATION.

 

            Pastor C. Curtis Eason

            Antioch Baptist Church                    

 

2.         PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.

 

 

3.         APPROVAL OF MINUTES

 

a.         Regular Meeting held July 26, 2007.

            (Minutes Received)

 

 

4.         RESOLUTIONS AND SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS.

 

a.         Mayor.

 

b.         Council.

 

1.         Adoption and Presentation.

 

a.         Resolution by the City Council in support of “Operation Stand Down.”  (Kling)

 

2.         Adoption Only.

 

c.         Other Special Recognitions.

 

d.         Announcements.

 

 

 

 

 

 

5.         BUSINESS WITH OUTSIDE LEGAL REPRESENTATION.

 

a.         Decision of Personnel Hearing for employee of the Fire & Rescue Department held July 30, 2007.  (Council)

 

6.         PUBLIC HEARINGS.

 

a.         Public hearings to be held.

 

b.         Public Hearings to be Set

 

7.         COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS.

 

a.         Communications from the Public.

 

b.         Reports

 

8.         HUNTSVILLE UTILITIES ITEMS.

 

a.         Resolution authorizing installation of 11,585’ 3-phase & single-phase underground distribution system & 2580’ of feeder circuit to provide service to McMullen Cove Phase I and future tie.  (W.O. 26174-N)  (Utilities:  Electric)

 

 

b.         Resolution authorizing the relocation of 46kV & 12kV distribution lines along AL Hwy 53, between Research Park Blvd and Jeff Rd.  (W.O. 26703-G)  (Utilities:  Electric)

 

 

c.         Resolution authorizing replacement of 6 regulators at University Drive Substation\ (W.O. 26748-G) (Utilities:  Electric)

 

 

d.         Resolution authorizing construction of 6505’ of 3-phase overhead primary distribution to serve Gillespie Rd. extension in Madison.  (W.O. 26749-G)  (Utilities:  Electric)

 

 

e.         Resolution authorizing construction of additional underground feed into Valley Bend Shopping Center to serve growing load.  (W.O. 26763-G)  (Utilities:  Electric)

 

 

 

 

f.          Resolution authorizing engagement of consultants to assist in preparation, process & evaluation of the Request for Proposal (RFP) relating to HUBS, Phase I ERP/EAM software migration project.  (P.R. GWS07052007-01) (Utilities:  Electric)

 

 

g.         Resolution authorizing the requisition for engineering services to obtain as-built & one-line drawings of the Jetport Substation.  (P.R. WKH-062507-02)  (Utilities:  Electric)

 

 

h.         Resolution authorizing installation of 4280’ of 6” PE pipe and 240’ of 2” PE pipe on Indian Creek Road.  (W.O. 16525-M07-20-54)  (Utilities:  Gas)

 

 

i.          Resolution authorizing the cost of rehabilitating Dallas Mill Tank.  W.O. 1-07451-MI07-18-51)   (Utilities:  Water)

 

9.         BOARD APPOINTMENTS.

 

a.         Board Appointments to be Voted on.

 

b.         Board Appointment Nominations.

 

1.         Nomination of Mr. Thomas W. Hancock for appointment to the Alabama Constitution Village/Historic Huntsville Depot Board for a term to expire June 26, 2010.  (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. 07-740, to amend Ordinance #89-79, Classification and Salary Plan

Ordinance, to modify the salary classifications and/or title of certain positions. 

(Introduced July 26, 2007 Regular Council Meeting)  (Human Resources)

 

 

b.         Ordinance No. 07-741, to amend the Budget Ordinance #06-855 to modify the authorized strength in various departments.  (Introduced July 26, 2007 Regular Council Meeting)

(Human Resources)

 

 

c.         Ordinance No. 07-742, amending Article II, General Privilege License, of Chapter 15, Licenses, of the Code of ordinances, of the City of Huntsville, Alabama, as adopted and approved on the 24th day of April 2003, amendments are pursuant to the Alabama Legislative Act 2006-586, known as “Municipal Business License Reform Act of 2006”.  (Introduced July 26, 2007 Regular Council Meeting) (Clerk Treasurer)

 

14.       NEW BUSINESS ITEMS FOR INTRODUCTION.

 

a.         Introduction of an ordinance the annexation of land lying on the north side of  Martin Road and the east and south sides of Williams Circle.  (Planning)

 

15.       NEW BUSINESS ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION OR ACTION.

 

a.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement between the City of Huntsville and the U.S. Department of Justice for the 2007 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Award.  (Police)

 

 

b.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Madison County Commission for the FY 2007 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance (JAG) Grant.  (Police)

 

 

c.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to make application to the U.S. Department of Justice, COPS Office for the 2007 Public Safety Partnership and Community Policing Grant Program.  (Police)

 

 

d.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to make application to the U.S. Department of Justice for the 2007 Edward Byrne Memorial State and Local Law Enforcement Assistance Discretionary Grant Program.   (Police)

 

 

e.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to recognize those employees eligible for the Safety Incentive Awards for the third quarter.  (Administration)

 

 

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

 

 

g.         Request for authorization to fill budgeted vacant Equipment Mechanic III position at higher than minimum if necessary.  (Public Works)

 

 

h.         Request for authorization to advertise and fill two (2) budgeted vacant Equipment Operator II positions at higher than minimum salary in the Public Works Maintenance Division.  (Public Works)

 

 

i.          Resolution authorizing the Clerk-Treasurer to invoke First American Bank sidewalk letter of credit no. 1849 for Farley Office Center Subdivision.  (City Attorney)

 

 

j.          Resolution authorizing the Clerk-Treasurer to invoke Colonial Bank sidewalk letter of credit no. 4690 for Oakhurst 3 Subdivision.  (City Attorney)

 

 

k.         Resolution authorizing City Attorney to settle the claim of Jeffrey Byrd, FY07-105.  (City Attorney)

 

 

l.          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)

 

 

m.        Request for authorization to advertise and fill two (2) budgeted, vacant, Accountant III positions at higher than minimum if necessary.  (Finance)

 

 

n.         Resolution authorizing monthly payments to Huntsville City Schools.  (Finance)

 

 

o.         Ordinance to amend Budget Ordinance No. 05-855, adopted and approved on September 28, 2006, by changing the authorized personnel strength within the Water Pollution Control Department.  (Water Pollution Control)

 

 

p.         Ordinance to amend Budget Ordinance No. 05-855, adopted and approved on September 28, 2006, by changing the authorized personnel strength within the Fire Department.  (Fire Department)

 

 

q.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Sain Associates, inc. for Engineering Design & Construction Administration Services for Improvements to U.S. Highway 72 between Balch Road and & Kirby Lane, Project No. 65-07-TI04.  (Engineering)

 

 

r.          Modification No. 1 to Agreement between City of Huntsville and Marta Track Contractors, Inc. for Governors Drive Widening Railroad Grade Crossing & Signal Improvements, project No. 65-05-RD03, Base Bid and Alternate #1.  (Engineering)

 

 

s.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with Miller & Miller, Inc. for Heart of Huntsville Bridge at Pinhook Creek, State Project No. ST-045-999-010 & COH Project No. 65-06-BR03, by Change Order No. 1.  (Engineering)

 

 

t.          Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Wisener, L.L.C. for Appraisal Review, Negotiation and Project Management Services for Meridian Street  Improvements, Phase II  (Monroe Street to Cleveland Avenue, State project No. STPOA-4500(030) & City Project No. 65-01-RD03.  (Engineering)

 

 

u.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with QORE Property Sciences for Construction Materials Testing Services for Moore’s Mill Road Extension & Harris Hills Service Road, Project No. 65-07-RD05.  (Engineering)

 

 

v.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Johnson & Associates, Inc. for Engineering Surveying & Quantity Verification Services for Moore’s Mill Road Extension & Harris Hill Service Road, Project No. 65-07-RD05. (Engineering)

 

 

w.        Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the low bidder, Miller & Miller, Inc. for Hobbs Island Road Bridge, Project No. 65-06-BR04.  (Engineering)  

 

 

x.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the low bidder, B. H. Craig Construction Co., Inc., for Spring Branch WWTP Influent Pump Station Modifications, Project No. CS- 010307-11-09 & EPA Project No. XP96476207.  (Water Pollution Control)

 

 

y.         Request for authorization to advertise the position of two (2) full-time Aquatic I            instructor positions, Grade 7.  (Recreation)

 

 

z.         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)

 

 

aa.       Change Order for the deduction to contract amount for the expansion and renovation of the Joe Davis Clubhouse. (General Services)

 

 

bb.       Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Civil Solutions, L.L.P. for Engineering Services foe Storm Drainage Consulting Services, Project No. 65-07-DM46.   (Engineering)

 

 

cc.       Resolution authorizing the Clerk-Treasurer to invoke First American Bank sidewalk letter of credit no. 1850 for Nature’s Pointe at the Reserve Subdivision.  (City Attorney)  DELETED

 

 

dd.       Resolution authorizing the Clerk-Treasurer to invoke Regions Bank sidewalk letter of credit no. L0553460 for Heathland Park Subdivision.  (City Attorney)  DELETED

 

 

ee.       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

 

1.         Ordinance authorizing the vacation of two 7.5-foot Utility and Drainage easements, Lots 1 and 2, Dug Hill Subdivision (116 Mistee Drive; Elrod).

 

2.         Ordinance authorizing the vacation of a 10-foot Utility and Drainage easement, Lot 1, Whitesburg Estates, 9th Addition, Plat Book 40, Page 65.  (Noel Dr.; Leder)

 

b.         Vacation of rights-of-way

 

 

            None

 

c.         Deeds for acceptance

 

STONEGATE SUBDIVISION

 

1.         Temporary Easement                                   Tony Pollard Builders, Inc.

            (Miniver Place)                                              Acquired 7/19/07

 

2.         Temporary Easement                                   Tony Pollard Builders

            (Danaher Lane)                                             Acquired 7/19/07

 

3.         U & D Easement                                           Tony Pollard Builders

             (Lot 109)                                                       Acquired 7/19/07

                                   

4.         U & D Easement                                           Tony Pollard Builders

            (Martin Property)                                           Acquired 6/22/07

 

5.         U & D Easement                                           Tony Pollard Builders

             (Pollard Property)                                         Acquired 6/22/07

 

6.         U & D Easement                                             Tony Pollard Builders

             (Nettles Drive)                                                Acquired 7/19/07

 

d.         Routine bond satisfactions

 

 

            None

 

e.         Liquor bond mortgages

 

 

            None

 

17.       NON-ROSTER COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC.

 

18.       ADJOURN.