Revised: 10-09-07   (5:30 p.m.)

 

 

AGENDA FOR THE HUNTSVILLE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

TO BE HELD OCTOBER 11, 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 September 13, 2007.

            (Minutes Received)

 

b.         Regular Meeting held September 27, 2007.

            (Minutes Received)

 

4.         RESOLUTIONS AND SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS.

 

a.         Mayor.

 

b.         Council.

 

1.         Adoption and Presentation.

 

a.         Resolution honoring the Latham Methodist Church upon their celebration of 100 years since building a church in Farley.   (Moon)

 

2.         Adoption Only.

 

a.         Resolution recognizing a citizen of Huntsville for his outstanding contributions to the community.  (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 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)

 

b.         Public Hearings to be Set

 

1.         Resolution to set a public hearing on an ordinance zoning newly annexed land lying on the north and south sides of U.S. Highway 72 West and the west side of Burgreen Road to Highway Business C-4 District.  (November 20, 2007)  (Planning)

 

 

2.         Resolution to set a public hearing on an ordinance zoning newly annexed land lying on the south and east sides of Williams Circle to Neighborhood Business

C-1 District.  (November 20, 2007)  (Planning)

 

 

3.         Resolution to set a public hearing on an ordinance rezoning newly annexed land lying on the southeast corner of Indian Creek Road and Douglas Road from Residence 2-A District to Planned Development-Housing District, LUI Rating 50.  (November 20, 2007)  (Planning)

 

7.         COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS.

 

a.         Communications from the Public.

 

b.         Reports

 

8.         HUNTSVILLE UTILITIES ITEMS.

 

a.         Resolution authorizing the replacement of 2 regulators at the Vintage Substation. (W.O. 26544-E) (Utilities:  Electric)

 

 

b.         Resolution authorizing the installation of 32 streetlights in Walnut Cove Ph 1 subdivision on Walnut Cove Blvd. in the City of Huntsville.  (W.O. 26765-L) (Utilities:  Electric)

 

c.         Resolution authorizing the installation of (35) streetlights in the new phase of Lake Forest Subdivision, Holly Park Phase 1, on Holly Park Blvd.  (W.O. 26766-L) (Utilities: Electric)

 

 

d.         Resolution authorizing the purchase and installation of a rack mounted capacitor bank and circuit switcher in the Farley delivery point.  (W.O. 26914-G) (Utilities: Electric)

 

 

e.         Resolution authorizing the replacement of existing 20-year old underground cable in West Lake Apts. on Sparkman Dr.  (W.O. 26932-U) (Utilities: Electric)

 

 

f.          Resolution authorizing the replacement of 6 regulators at West Huntsville Substation. (W.O. 26945-G) (Utilities: Electric)

 

 

g.         Resolution authorizing the purchase of one Electricity Meter Test and Calibration System, including required accessories and software. (PR# DEK 070814 01) (Utilities: Electric)

 

 

h.         Resolution authorizing installation of 6700’ of 6” PE pipe for the Moores Mill improvement tie.  (W.O. 16551 M07 20-54) (Utilities: Gas)

 

 

i.          Resolution authorizing the installation of approx. 2800’ of 12”, 1000’ of 8” and 720’ of 6” water main to serve Hampton Ridge Subdivision.  (W.O. 1-07483-MD07-10-51) (Utilities: Water)

 

 

j.          Introduction of an Ordinance to execute a utility easement and right-of-way deed from the City of Huntsville to the City of Huntsville d/b/a Huntsville Utilities for gas and electric facilities as part of the Eastern Bypass project.  (Utilities: Gas

 

9.         BOARD APPOINTMENTS.

 

a.         Board Appointments to be Voted on.

 

1.         Resolution to appoint of Ms. Janice Gibbons, Place 3, to the Animal Control Advisory Committee for a term to expire April 23, 2009.  (Nominated September 27, 2007 Regular Council Meeting)  (Showers)

 

 

2.         Resolution to appoint of Mr. John E. “Rusty” Russell, Place 4, to the Animal Control Advisory Committee for a term to expire April 23, 2008.  (Nominated September 27, 2007 Regular Council Meeting) (Showers)

 

 

3.         Resolution to reappoint Mr. J. Elbert Peters to the City Tree Commission for a term to expire October 9, 2009.  (Nominated September 27, 2007 Regular Council Meeting) (Watson)

 

 

4.         Resolution to appoint Mr. Jesse Horton to the City Tree Commission for a term to expire October 8, 2009.  (Nominated September 27, 2007 Regular Council Meeting) (Watson)

 

 

5.         Resolution to reappoint Ms. Betty Fletcher to the Huntsville-Madison County Airport Authority for a term to expire October 23, 2013.  (Showers)

 

b.         Board Appointment Nominations

 

1.         Nomination of Mr. Mike Maples for reappointment to the University of Alabama in Huntsville Public Educational Building Authority for a term to expire

            November 13, 2013.  (Moon)

 

 

2.         Nomination of Dr. Kathy McGahee for appointment to Place 1, Animal Control Advisory Committee for a term to expire April 23, 2010.  (Showers)

 

 

3.         Nomination of Ms. Jeannie Calvarese for reappointment to Place 2, Animal Control Advisory Committee for a term to expire April 23, 2010. (Showers)

 

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. 07-901, adopting and authorizing the Mayor to execute a Multichannel Video System Interim Franchise Agreement for Annexed Area between New Hope Telephone Cooperative Long Distance, Inc., and the City of Huntsville, Alabama.  (Introduced September 13, 2007 Regular Council Meeting) (Postponed September 27, 2007 Regular Council Meeting till October 11, 2007 Regular Council Meeting) (City Attorney) 

 

 

b.         Ordinance No. 07-902, adopting and authorizing the Mayor to execute a Multichannel Video System Interim Limited Area Franchise Agreement between New Hope Telephone Cooperative Long Distance, Inc. d/b/a ICE Media Group and the City of Huntsville, Alabama. (Introduced September 13, 2007 Regular Council Meeting) (Postponed September 27, 2007 Regular Council Meeting till October 11, 2007 Regular Council Meeting) (City Attorney)

 

 

c.         Ordinance No. 07-952, to amend Ordinance # 89-79, Classification and Salary Plan Ordinance to create and modify the titles of certain positions in the Public Transit Division. (Introduced September 27, 2007 Regular Council Meeting)  (Human Resources)

 

 

d.         Ordinance No. 07-953, concerning the annexation of land lying on the south side of Olmstead Road and west of Taylor Road.  (Introduced September 27, 2007 Regular Council Meeting)  (Planning)

 

 

e.         Ordinance 07-938, amending Section 24-218(c) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Huntsville, to require a portion of sales and use taxes earmarked for Huntsville City Schools be used to finance the cost of installing air conditioning at four city high schools. (Postponed September 13, 2007 Regular Council Meeting till September 27, 2007 Regular Council Meeting; Motion to reconsider, item failed to be approved at the September 27, 2007 Regular Council Meeting)  (Watson)

 

 

 

 

14.       NEW BUSINESS ITEMS FOR INTRODUCTION.

 

a.         Introduction of an ordinance expanding the boundary of Maple Hill Cemetery.  (Cemetery)

 

 

b.         Introduction of an ordinance concerning the annexation of land lying on the north side of Highway 72 West and the west side of Christopher Drive.  (Planning)

 

 

c.         Introduction of an ordinance concerning the annexation of land lying on the south and west sides of Landess Circles and west of Wall Triana Highway. (Planning)

 

 

d.         Introduction of an ordinance concerning the annexation of land lying west of County Line Road and north I-565.  (Planning)

 

 

e.         Introduction of an Ordinance to amend Ordinance #89-79, Classification and Salary Plan Ordinance, to create and modify the salary classifications and/or title of certain positions within the Fire & Rescue Division.  (Human Resources)

 

15.       NEW BUSINESS ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION OR ACTION.

 

a.         Request for authorization to advertise and fill one (1) currently funded position of General Services Facilities Technician.  (General Services)

 

 

b.         Request for authorization to advertise and fill one (1) currently funded position of General Services Facilities Construction Projects Coordinator outside the City of Huntsville.  (General Services)

 

 

c.         Request for authorization to advertise and fill one (1) currently funded position of General Services Facilities Construction Projects Estimator outside of the City of Huntsville.  (General Services)

 

 

d.         Resolution authorizing the Clerk Treasurer to invoke subdivision improvements Compass Bank letter of credit number S27357A for Churchill Park Subdivision, Phase Two.  (City Attorney)

 

 

e.         Resolution authorizing the Clerk-Treasurer to invoke Regions Bank subdivision sidewalk letter of credit number L053245 for Piedmont Parke Phase II.  (City Attorney)

 

 

f.          Resolution authorizing the Clerk-Treasurer to invoke Heritage Bank subdivision sidewalk letter of credit number 378 for Arbor Hill at the Reserve Subdivision, Phase 1-A.  (City Attorney)

 

 

g.         Resolution authorizing the Clerk-Treasurer to invoke Renasant Bank subdivision sidewalk letter of credit number 382 for Windmere at the Reserve Subdivision, Phase 1-A.  (City Attorney)

h.         Resolution authorizing the Clerk-Treasurer to invoke Renasant Bank subdivision sidewalk letter of credit No. 380 for Wedgewood at the Reserve Subdivision, Phase 1-A.  (City Attorney)

 

 

i.          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)

 

 

j.          Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Master Intergovernmental Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with U.S. Communities.  (Finance)

 

 

k.         Resolution to approve the City of Huntsville Capital Improvement Plan for Fiscal years 2008 – 2017.  (Finance)

 

 

l.          Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an independent auditing services agreements with Beason & Nalley, P.C. for the 2007 fiscal year.  (Finance)

 

 

m.        Ordinance to amend Budget Ordinance 07-899, adopted and approved on September 27, 2007, by changing the authorized personnel strength within the Public Works Services Department.  (Public Works)

 

 

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

 

 

o.         Request for authorization to advertise and fill one (1) budgeted, vacant, Accountant III position at higher than minimum of necessary.  (Finance)

 

 

p.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Legal Services of Alabama, Inc.  (Community Development)

 

 

q.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Huntsville Child Care Center.  (Community Development)

 

 

r.          Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Second Mile Development, Inc.  (Community Development)

 

 

s.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with HEALS, Inc.  (Community Development)

 

 

t.          Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Meadow Hills Initiative.  (Community Development)

 

 

u.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Community Action Agency.  (Community Development)

 

 

v.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with LIFT Housing.  (Community Development)

 

 

w.        Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with AMEC Earth & Environmental, inc., for Engineering Hydrologic & Hydraulic Services for Indian Creek Segment Conditional Letter of Map Revision Request Package, Project No. 65-07-DR13.  (Engineering)

 

 

x.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the low bidder, SJ&L General Contractor, L.L.C., for Christopher Drive Sanitary Sewer,  Project No. 65-07-SS11.  (Engineering)

 

 

y.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter  into a Joint Funding Agreement with the U.S. Geological Survey for Water Resources Investigations, Project No. 65-08-DM01.  (Engineering)

 

 

z.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with G.W. Jones & Sons Consulting Engineering, Inc., for Engineering Design Services for Winchester Road (Moores Mill Road to Homer Nance Road), Project No. 65-07-RR03.  (Engineering)

 

 

aa.       Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with APAC-Southeast, Inc. for Taylor Road Ditch at Creekstone & Liberty Park, Project No. 65-07-DR07, Change Order No. 1.  (Engineering)

 

 

bb.       Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement AMEC Earth and Environmental, Inc. for Engineering Hydrologic & Hydraulic Services of Barren Fork Creek and Swan Pond Flood Study & Letter of Map Revision Application Request Package, Project No. 65-08-DR01.  (Engineering)

 

 

cc.       Request for authorizing to advertise to the public the position of one (1) permanent part-time Cashier, Grade 1.  (Recreation)

 

 

dd.       Request for authorizing to advertise and fill the position of Equipment

Mechanic III, Grade 13, at a higher step than minimum, if necessary.  (Fleet Management)

 

 

ee.       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.  (Fleet Management)

 

 

ff.         Request for authorization to advertise the position of one (1) full time Building Inspector, grade 14.  (Inspection)

 

 

gg.       Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute and agreement between the City of Huntsville and the Matheny Goldmon Architects, AIA, LLC.  (Facilities Projects Management)

 

 

hh.       Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agency Appropriation Agreement with United Cerebral Palsy Association of Huntsville and Tennessee Valley, Inc.  (Administration)

 

 

ii.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agency Appropriation Agreement with The Land Trust of Huntsville and North Alabama, Inc.  (Administration)

 

 

jj.          Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agency Appropriation Agreement with The Arts Council.  (Administration)

 

 

kk.       Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agency Appropriation Agreement with Partnership for A Drug Free Community.  (Administration)

 

ll.          Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agency Appropriation Agreement with North Alabama Science Center Inc.  (Administration)

 

 

mm.     Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agency Appropriation Agreement with North Alabama African American Chamber of Commerce.  (Administration)

 

 

nn.       Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agency Appropriation Agreement with Huntsville Madison County Mental Health Board.  (Administration)

 

 

oo.       Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agency Appropriation Agreement with Huntsville and Madison County Mental Retardation Board.   (Administration)

 

 

pp.       Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agency Appropriation Agreement with International Services Council.  (Administration)

 

 

qq.       Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agency Appropriation Agreement with Huntsville Madison County Senior Center.  (Administration)

 

 

rr.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agency Appropriation Agreement with Huntsville Madison County Rescue Squad.  (Administration)

 

 

ss.       Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agency Appropriation Agreement with Huntsville Jaycees.  (Administration)

 

 

tt.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agency Appropriation Agreement with Huntsville Community Watch.  (Administration)

 

 

uu.       Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agency Appropriation Agreement with Business Technology Development Center.  (Administration)

 

 

vv.        Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agency Appropriation Agreement with Huntsville Symphony Orchestra.  (Administration)

 

 

ww.      Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agency Appropriation Agreement with Huntsville Madison County Botanical Garden.  (Administration)

 

 

xx.        Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with the Madison County Society of funding of the Medical Reserve Corps.  (Emergency Management)

 

 

yy.        Request for authorization to fill one (1) permanent part time position of General Clerk II, Grade 5, at Safety City.  (Municipal Court)

 

 

zz.        Request for authorization to fill one (1) Probation Officer, Grade 16, position in the Municipal Court at higher than minimum if necessary.  (Municipal Court)

 

 

aaa.    Resolution to change the November 22, 2007 regular council meeting to November 20, 2007; the December 13, 2007 regular council meeting to December 6, 2007; and the December 27, 2007 regular council meeting to December 20, 2007  (Watson)

 

 

bbb.    Ordinance declaring a portion of the Gallatin Street air rights as surplus and leasing them to the Health Care Authority of the City of Huntsville.  (City Attorney)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

16.       LEGAL DEPARTMENT ITEMS/TRANSACTIONS.

 

a.         Vacation of Easements

 

 

            None

 

b.         Vacation of rights-of-way

 

 

            None

 

 

c.         Deeds for acceptance

 

 

ANSLEE FARMS PHASE I SUBDIVISION

 

1.         Sanitary Sewer Easement               SSI-Madison, LLC

                                                                        Acquired 8/10/07

 

HIGHLAND PARK SUBDIVISION

 

2.         Easement                                          Alabama Heritage Homes, Inc.

                                                                        Acquired 7/3/07

 

 

d.         Routine bond satisfactions

 

 

            None

 

e.         Liquor bond mortgages

 

 

            None

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

17.       NON-ROSTER COMMUNICATIONS.

 

a.         City Council Election

 

            President                              

            President Pro Tem              

            Third Presiding Officer        

 

            City Council Committee Elections

 

b.         A member of the Council shall be elected by the Council to serve as its representative to the City of Huntsville Planning Commission.  The same member shall serve as the Council’s representative to the Metropolitan Planning Commission. 

 

 

c.         A member of the Council shall be elected by the Council to serve as its representative to the Research Park Board.  

 

 

d.         A member of the Council shall be elected by the Council to serve as its representative to the Historic Preservation Commission. 

     

 

      The Council President shall make appointments and assignments of Council

      members to represent the President and Council on the following boards, committees, and commissions:

 

            1.         Top of Alabama Regional Council of Governments

2 – appointments 

 

2.         Community Action Agency of Huntsville/Madison and Limestone

                        Counties, Inc.

                        1 – appointment   

           

            3.         Advisory Commission on Accessibility

                        1 – appointment  (City Council President or his designee) 

 

            4.         City of Huntsville Insurance Committee

                        2 – appointments 

 

            5.         Chairperson of the Finance Committee and one other member of the Council as Vice Chairperson of the Finance Committee.  

 

 

18.       ADJOURN.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

i.