Revised:  01-08-08   (5:10 p.m.)

 

 

AGENDA FOR THE HUNTSVILLE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

TO BE HELD JANUARY 10, 2008 AT 6:00 P.M.

IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS

 

 

 

CALL TO ORDER.

 

1.         INVOCATION.

 

            Elder Jesse L. Draper, Pastor

            Right Way C.O.G.I.C.

 

2.         PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.

 

 

3.         APPROVAL OF MINUTES

 

a.           Regular Meeting held December 6, 2007.

(Minutes Received)

 

b.         Regular Meeting held December 20, 2007.

            (Minutes Received)

 

 

4.         RESOLUTIONS AND SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS.

 

a.         Mayor.

 

            Proclamation recognizing the 50th Anniversary of the Friends of the Library.

 

b.         Council.

 

1.         Adoption and Presentation.

 

2.         Adoption Only.

 

a.         Resolution recognizing Dr. Bertice Berry, Sociologist, Author, Lecturer and Educator, special honored guest speaker for the Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Breakfast, sponsored by the Delta Theta Lambda Education Foundation, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., held at the Von Braun Center on January 21, 2008. (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 Resolution 07-1276, for Mazen Altubuh d/b/a AA Cab Company to operate fifteen (15) taxicabs in the City of Huntsville.  (Set December 6, 2007 Regular Council Meeting)  (Postponed December 20, 2007 Regular Council Meeting till January 10, 2008 Regular Council Meeting)  (Parking & Public Transit)

 

b.         Public Hearings to be Set

 

1.         Resolution to set a public hearing  on an ordinance concerning the rezoning of certain lands lying on the north side of Martin Road and west of Zierdt Road form Residence 2-A District to Highway Business C-4 District and Residence 2-B District.  (February 28, 2008 Regular Council Meeting)  (Planning)

 

7.         COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS.

 

a.         Communications from the Public.

 

b.         Reports

 

8.         HUNTSVILLE UTILITIES ITEMS.

 

a.         Resolution authorizing the installation of a security system for the Thornton Substation at 6850 Quality Cir. (W.O. 27203-G) (Utilities:  Electric)

 

 

b.         Resolution authorizing the installation of new street lights and upgrade of existing street lights in Huntsville Park Village on Triana Blvd. (W.O. 27215-L) (Utilities:  Electric)

 

 

c.         Resolution authorizing the replacement of a bank of regulators at Mall Substation on Country Club Ave. (W.O. 27225-G) (Utilities: Electric)

 

 

d.         Resolution authorizing the relocation of 6,000’ of 46kv transmission with 12kv under build to clear a Madison County road widening project.  (W.O. 27226-G) (Utilities: Electric)

 

 

e.         Resolution authorizing the purchase of 1 new/unused 15,000 GVWR cab and chassis for the Facilities section.  (P.R. tb 110807-002) (Utilities: Electric)

 

 

f.          Resolution authorizing the purchase of 1 new/unused truck with an aerial device and winch. (P.R. tb 110807-025) (Utilities: Electric)

 

 

g.         Resolution authorizing the purchase of 1 new/unused truck with an aerial device and winch.  (P.R. tb 110807-026) (Utilities: Electric)

 

 

h.         Resolution authorizing the purchase of 1 new/unused Ύ ton truck. (P.R. tb 110807-027) (Utilities:  Electric)

 

 

i.          Resolution authorizing the purchase of a standard based curriculum for the Electric Apprenticeship program. (P.R. wj-110507-001) (Utilities:  Electric)

 

 

j.          Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Amendment of the General Power Contract to allow Huntsville Utilities to participate in TVA’s 5 Minute Response (5MR) Interruptible Program.  (Utilities: Electric)

 

 

k.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Tri-Party Agreement among City of Huntsville, TVA, and Saint-Gobain Ceramics & Plastics, Inc. allowing for termination of the previous Tri-Party Agreement with Saint-Gobain & Implementation of the 5 Minute Response (5MR) Interruptible Program.  (Utilities: Electric)

 

 

l.          Resolution authorizing the installation of approx. 2040’ of 8” water main to serve Eclectic Way. (W.O. 1-07534-FH08-10-51) (Utilities: Water)

 

 

m.        Resolution authorizing installation of 2800’ of 4” PE pipe and 11,800’ of 2” PE pipe for The Willows at River Landing.  (W.O. 16538 M08 20-51) (Utilities: Gas)

 

 

n.         Resolution authorizing installation of 1500’ of 4” PE pipe and 8300’ of 2” PE pipe for Nickel Creek.  (W.O. 16546 M08 20-51) (Utilities: Gas)

 

 

o.         Resolution authorizing installation of 9835’ of 2” PE pipe and 3940’ of 6” PE pipe for Anslee Farms.  (W.O. 16564 M08 20-51) (Utilities: Gas)

 

 

p.         Resolution authorizing installation of 6490’ of 6” PE pipe for Hwy 231-431 South. (W.O. 16566 M08 20-51)  (Utilities: Gas)

 

9.         BOARD APPOINTMENTS.

 

a.         Board Appointments to be Voted on.

 

1.         Resolution to reappoint Mr. Sidney R. White, Fourth Director, to the Solid Waste Disposal Authority of the City of Huntsville for a term to expire January 1, 2012.  (Kling)

 

b.         Board Appointment Nominations.

 

1.         Nomination to appoint Mr. Earl Carter Sibley to the Huntsville Public Library Board for a term to expire February 10, 2012.  (Kling)

 

 

2.         Nomination to reappoint Mrs. Lady Shivers Tucker to the Huntsville Public Library Board for a term to expire February  10, 2012.  (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 Kling

            Councilman Russell

            Councilman Showers

            Councilwoman Moon

            Councilman Watson

 

 

 

13.       UNFINISHED BUSINESS ITEMS FOR ACTION.

 

14.       NEW BUSINESS ITEMS FOR INTRODUCTION.

 

a.         Introduction of an ordinance concerning the annexation of land lying at the northwest corner of Nance Road and U.S. Highway 72 West.  (Planning)

 

 

b.         Introduction of an ordinance increasing the salary of the position of Mayor, effective on November 3, 2008.  (Moon)

 

15.       NEW BUSINESS ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION OR ACTION.

 

a.         Request for authorization to advertise and fill the position of Information Technology Manager, Grade 20, and to fill at a higher step than minimum.  (ITS)

 

 

b.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Lease Agreement between the City of Huntsville and the Land Trust of Huntsville and North Alabama.  (Recreation Services)

 

 

c.         Ordinance to amend Budget Ordinance No. 07-899, by changing appropriated funding within various departments.  (Finance)

 

 

d.         Ordinance to amend Budget Ordinance No. 07-899, by restating the policy and goal of the City of Huntsville to maintain at all time a General Fund undesignated fund balance, determined according to generally accepted principles of a least 11.5% of the General Fund revenue budget, nor including non-recurring revenue.  (Finance)

 

 

e.         Ordinance to amend Budget Ordinance No. 07-899, by changing authorized strength within the Landscape Management Department.  (Landscape Management)

 

 

f.          Ordinance to amend Budget Ordinance No. 07-899, by changing authorized strength within the ITS Department.  (ITS)

 

 

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

 

 

h.         Resolution authorizing the acceptance of donation to the Cemetery Department in the amount of $85.00 from Richard Taylor, Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War, for a tree to be planted a Maple Hill Cemetery; and donation to Huntsville Police Department in the amount of $204.50 from Fred’s Discount Store.  (Finance)

 

 

i.          Ordinance to amend Budget Ordinance No. 07-899, by changing authorized strength within the ITS Department and the Police Department.  (ITS)

 

 

j.          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)

 

 

k.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Brasfield & Gorrie, LLC for Change Order #3 for the Garage West at the Bridge Street Development.  (Facilities Projects Management)

 

 

l.          Request for authorization to advertise and fill budgeted vacant Secretary II position.  (Public Works)

 

 

m.        Request for authorization to advertise and fill budgeted General Services Facilities Worker, Grade 10.  (General Services)

 

 

n.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Alabama DOT for widening Meridian Street from Pratt Avenue to Monroe Street.  (Planning)

 

 

o.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Development Agreement with John W. Hays, James R. Hays & Jeffrey W. Enfinger for the conveyance of property in Redstone Park Subdivision.  (Planning)

 

 

p.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the low bidder, Reed Contracting Services, Inc., for Oakwood Road Widening & Relocation of Old Monrovia, Project No. 65-07-RD10.  (Engineering)

 

 

q.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with Reed Contracting Services, Inc., for  Median Crossover on Highway 72-West at Mile 89.65,  Project No. 65-07-TI06,  by Change Order No. 1.  (Engineering)

 

 

r.          Resolution authorizing the Mayor to modify the agreement with G. W. Jones & Sons Consulting Engineers, Inc.  for Engineering Design Services for Holmes Avenue & Pinhook Creek Bridge, Project No. 65-04-BR07, by Modification No. 1.  (Engineering)                    

 

 

s.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with APAC- Southeast, Inc., for Flint River Greenway, State Project #STPTE-TE04 (908) & COH Project No. 65-04-WP05 by Change Order No. 1.  (Engineering)

 

 

t.          Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with Reed Contracting Services, Inc., for  Moores Mill Road Extension & Harris Hills Service Road Project No. 65-07-RD05,  by Change  Order  No. 1.  (Engineering)

       

 

u.        Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Tetra Tech, Inc. for Engineering Design Services for Pulaski Pike Sanitary Sewer Improvements, Project No.65-08-SS02.  (Engineering)

 

 

v.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to modify the agreement with Johnson & Associates, Inc. for additional Engineering Services for Church Street & Pratt Avenue Improvements, Project No. STPOA-4500(200), by Modification No. 2.  (Engineering)          

 

 

w.        Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with APAC Southeast, Inc. for Resurfacing of Residential Streets 2007, Phase II, Project No. 65-07-RR02, by Change Order No.1.   (Public Works)       

 

 

x          Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement  with Tetra Tech, Inc. for Engineering Services for  Temporary Flow Monitoring and Night Flow Isolation Program Annual Operations, Maintenance, Data Analysis & Reporting, Project No. 65-08-SP08.  (Water Pollution Control)

 

 

y.         Request for authorization to advertise and fill the position of Safety Coordinator in the Landscape Management Department at higher than minimum if necessary.  (Landscape Management)

 

 

z.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agency Appropriation Agreement with the Huntsville Community Chorus Association.  (Administration)

 

 

aa.       Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agency Appropriation Agreement with the National Children’s Advocacy Center, Inc.  (Administration)

 

 

bb.       Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Lease Agreement and Assumption Agreement among the City of Huntsville, LMK Properties, LLC, and Southern Assets & Financial Equities, LLC.  (City Attorney)

 

 

 cc.      Resolution authorizing the City of Huntsville to repurchase a 10.85 acres (more or less) tract of land from Eagles West, LLC, in Cummings Research Park West.  (City Attorney)

 

 

dd.       Resolution authorizing the Clerk-Treasurer to invoke RBC Centura Bank sidewalk letter of credit no. SB004067 for Holly Park Subdivision, Phase I, at Lake Forest.  (City Attorney)

 

 

ee.       Resolution authorizing the Clerk-Treasurer to invoke RBC Centura Bank sidewalk letter of credit no. SB004066 for Forest Meadow Subdivision, Phase I, at Lake Forest.  (City Attorney)

 

 

ff.         Resolution authorizing the Clerk-Treasurer to invoke RBC Centura Bank sidewalk letter of credit no. SB004065 for Nandina Subdivision, Phase I, at Lake Forest.  (City Attorney)

 

 

gg.       Resolution directing the City Attorney to request an opinion of the Attorney General of the State of Alabama regarding the towing of vehicles.  (Watson)

 

 

 

hh.       Resolution authorizing the Clerk-Treasurer to invoke Wachovia Bank sidewalk letter of credit no. SM226081W for University Place at Huntsville.  (City Attorney)

 

 

 

 

 

 

16.       LEGAL DEPARTMENT ITEMS/TRANSACTIONS.

 

a.         Vacation of Easements

 

 

            None

 

b.         Vacation of rights-of-way

 

 

            None

 

c.         Deeds for acceptance

 

 

ASHTYN MANOR PHASE 3

 

1.         U & D Easement                                 Edwards Specialties, Inc.

Acquired 11/7/08

 

 

d.         Routine bond satisfactions

 

 

            None

 

e.         Liquor bond mortgages

 

 

            None

 

17.       NON-ROSTER COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC.

 

 

18.       ADJOURN.