Revised: 08-08-07 (8:00
a.m.)
AGENDA FOR THE
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
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.
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
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
e. Resolution authorizing construction of
additional underground feed into
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 (
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.
(
2.
Temporary Easement Tony Pollard
Builders
(
3.
U & D Easement Tony
Pollard Builders
(
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
(
d. Routine bond satisfactions
None
e. Liquor bond mortgages
None
17. NON-ROSTER COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE
PUBLIC.
18. ADJOURN.