Revised: 08-12-08 (5:00 P.M.)
AGENDA FOR THE
TO BE HELD AUGUST 14,
2008 AT 6:00 P.M.
IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CALL TO ORDER.
1. INVOCATION.
Dr. Richard Showers, Sr.
Councilman,
District One
2. PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE.
3. APPROVAL OF
MINUTES
a. Regular
Meeting held July 31, 2008.
(Minutes
Received)
4. RESOLUTIONS
AND SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS.
a. Mayor.
1. Resolution commending the extraordinary
life and service of Nurse Johnnie LouJean Dent.
(Spencer/Showers)
2. Resolution recognizing the 60th
Anniversary Celebration of the
b. Council.
1. Adoption and
Presentation.
2. Adoption
Only.
a. Resolution congratulating Mr. Bill Miller
on the naming and dedication of the
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. 08-539, concerning the zoning newly annexed property
lying on the north side of Mohawk Road and east of Victoria Hills Drive to
Residence 1-A District. (Set July 10, 2008, Regular Council Meeting) (Planning)
2. Public
hearing on Ordinance No. 08-537, concerning the zoning newly annexed property
lying south of Miller Lane and on the west side of US Highway 431 South to
Highway Business C-4 District. (Set July 10, 2008, Regular Council Meeting)
(Planning)
3. Public
hearing on Ordinance No. 08-535, concerning the zoning newly annexed property
lying east of Swancott Road and south of Interstate 565 to Highway Business C-4
District. (Set July 10, 2008, Regular Council Meeting) (Planning)
4. Public
hearing on Ordinance No. 08-533, concerning the rezoning property lying south
of U.S. Highway 72 East and west of Shields Road from neighborhood Business C-1
District, Residence 1-A District and Residence 2-A District to Residence 2-B
District, Highway Business C-4 District, and Neighborhood Business C-1
District. (Set July 10, 2008, Regular Council Meeting) (Planning)
5. Public
hearing on Ordinance No. 08-529, Substitute A, adding a new definition of
Portable Storage Structure in ARTICLE 3 – DEFINITIONS, Section 3.1 –
Interpretation; and amending ARTICLE 73 – SUPPLEMENTARY REGULATIONS, Section
73.1 – Uses: Accessory and Temporary, subsection 73.1.2 Temporary Uses in the
City of Huntsville Zoning Ordinance. (Set July 10, 2008, Regular Council
Meeting) (Planning)
6. Public
hearing on Ordinance No. 08-531, amending ARTICLE 72- SIGN CONTROL REGULATIONS,
Section 72.4-Permitted Signs by Districts, subsection 72.4.11-Research Park
Commercial District Signs, subsection 72.4.11 (4) Building Mounted Signs of the
City of Huntsville Zoning Ordinance. (Set July 10, 2008, Regular Council
Meeting) (Planning)
7. Public
Hearing on a resolution authorizing the City Clerk Treasurer to assess the
costs of demolishing the property located at
8. Public
Hearing on a resolution authorizing the City Clerk Treasurer to assess the
costs of demolishing the property located at
9. Public
Hearing on a resolution authorizing the City Clerk Treasurer to assess the cost
of abating a swimming pool nuisance.
(Community Development)
10. 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)
11. Public
Hearing on a resolution authorizing the City Clerk Treasurer to assess the cost
of boarding and securing against certain properties. (Community Development)
b. Public
Hearings to be Set
1. Resolution
to set a public hearing to consider request to lift certain restrictions placed
on certain lands within Cummings Research Park West in accordance with
Resolution No. 83-579, as amended by Resolution No. 89-396. (August 28,
2008 Regular Council Meeting) (City
Attorney)
2. Resolution
to set a public hearing on an ordinance zoning newly annexed property lying on
the east side of Slaughter Road and south of Castle Drive and the rezoning of
property lying on the ease side of Slaughter Road and south of Castle Drive
from Commercial Industrial Park District to Highway Business C-4 District. (September 25, 2008 Regular Council
Meeting) (Planning)
7. COMMUNICATIONS
AND REPORTS.
a. Communications
from the Public.
b. Reports
8.
a. Resolution
authorizing the installation of 63 Granville streetlights to provide proper
lighting to a new subdivision on
b. Resolution
authorizing the emergency replacement of 2 regulators at the Charity Lane
Substation in Hazel Green. (W.O.
27408-E) (Utilities: Electric)
c. Resolution
authorizing the emergency replacement of underground cable at IBM 224 on
Sparkman Dr. (W.O. 27674-E) (Utilities:
Electric)
d. Resolution
authorizing the emergency replacement of underground cable at the
e. Resolution
authorizing the purchase of a new power transformer for the Farley Primary
Substation on
f. Resolution
authorizing the purchase of a new power transformer for the Old Jim Williams
Substation. (W.O. 27794-G) (Utilities: Electric)
g. Resolution
authorizing the relocation of 3-phase overhead distribution system for a City
of
h. Resolution
authorizing the installation of 750 feeder circuit to provide a tie between
Discovery 234 and a future substation site to provide more service capacity to
the
i. Resolution
authorizing the improvement and rebuild
of the North Huntsville Substation on
j. Resolution
authorizing the Inspection and Treatment Services of approximately 10,000
in-service wooden poles. (PR#
RSW-070808-01) (Utilities: Electric)
k. Resolution
authorizing the purchase of software and licensing for installation of a
Microsoft Exchange Server (email server). (PR# 071508-rjm01) (Utilities: Electric)
l. Resolution
authorizing a change request to Huntsville Utilities’ InService Workforce
Management System Software and Services Contract w/Intergraph. (PR#071508-rjm03) (Utilities: Electric)
m. Resolution
authorizing the installation of 2800’ of 6” PE pipe for the Old Monrovia
Improvement Phase III. (W.O. 16599 M08 20-54)
(Utilities: Gas)
n. Resolution
authorizing the installation of 12,000’ of 12” WS Pipe for a system improvement
tie from Little Cove Road to Highway 72 East. (W.O. 16605 M09 20-54) (Utilities: Gas)
o. Resolution
authorizing the installation of approx. 4,700’ of 18” water made along
9. BOARD
APPOINTMENTS.
a. Board
Appointments to be Voted on.
1. Resolution for reappointment of Mr. W.
Evans Quinlivan to the Von Braun Center Board of Control for a term to expire
August 27, 2012. (Kling)
2. Resolution for reappointment of Ms.
Joyce Griffin for reappointment to the Museum Board for a term to expire August
13, 2014. (Kling)
3. Resolution for reappointment of Mr.
Eddie Turner for reappointment to the Von Braun Center Board of Control for a
term to expire August 27, 2012.
(Showers)
4. Resolution for reappointment of Mr.
James C. Smith to the Alabama Constitution Village/Historic Huntsville Depot
Board for term to expire June 26, 2010.
(Moon)
5. Resolution for reappointment of Mr.
Jack D. Conway to the Alabama Constitution Village/Historic Huntsville Depot
Board for term to expire June 26, 2010.
(Moon)
6. Resolution for reappointment of Mr.
Mike Stewart to the Alabama Constitution Village/Historic Huntsville Depot
Board for term to expire June 26, 2011.
(Moon)
b. Board
Appointment Nominations.
1. Nomination of Ms. Donna Lamb for
appointment to the
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 Alabama
Energy Revolution Summit,
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. 08-703, amending the Sick
Leave policy, increasing the payout from 50% to 75% upon retirement. (Introduced July 31, 2008 Regular Council
Meeting) (Watson)
14. NEW BUSINESS ITEMS FOR INTRODUCTION.
a. Introduction
of an Ordinance granting an Interim Rights-of-Way Use Agreement to Corr
Wireless Communications, L.L.C. (City Attorney)
b. Introduction
of an Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 04-315, Personnel Policies and
Procedures Manual, Section 8.2(A), Section 10.8, Section 18, and Section
19. (Human Resources)
c. Introduction
of an ordinance concerning the annexation of land lying on the east and west
sides of
d. Introduction
of an ordinance concerning Portable Storage Structures and the levying and
imposing of a Portable Storage Structure Permit Fee. (Planning)
e. Introduction
of an Ordinance to establish a formal grievance procedure for complaints
specifically related to the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
(Human Resources)
15. NEW BUSINESS
ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION OR ACTION.
a. Request for
authorization to advertise and fill one Accountant II, Grade 14, position in
the Clerk Treasurer’s Office. (Clerk
Treasurer)
b. Resolution
authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement between the City of Huntsville
and Terry Cowley Contracting, LLC for Change Order #1. (Facilities Projects Management)
c. Resolution
authorizing the Clerk Treasurer to invoke Colonial Bank sidewalk letter of
credit no. 4690 for Oakhurst Third Addition Subdivision. (City Attorney)
d. Resolution
authorizing the Clerk Treasurer to invoke First American Bank subdivision
sidewalk letter of credit number 1634 for Eastern Shore Subdivision. (City Attorney)
e. Resolution
authorizing the Clerk Treasurer to invoke Compass Bank sidewalk letter of
credit number S27366A for Ashtynn Manor Subdivision. (City Attorney)
f. Resolution
authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Amended Lease Agreement between the City
of
g. Resolution
authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Development Agreement among the City of
Huntsville and Sanctuary Cove, LLC, Margaret Anne Goldsmith and Jobala,
LLC. (City Attorney)
h. Resolution
authorizing the release of certain deed restrictions pertaining to real
property adjacent to
i. Resolution
authorizing presentment of service weapon, or service helmet to police officers
and firefighters, respectively, upon retirement. (Public Safety)
j. Resolution
authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement among the City of
k. Ordinance to
amend Budget Ordinance No. 07-899, by changing appropriated funding within
various departments and funds. (Finance)
l. Resolution authorizing the acceptance
of donations. (Finance)
m. Resolution
authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the low bidder meeting
specifications as outlined in the attached Summary of Bids for Acceptance. (Finance)
n. Resolution
authorizing the acceptance of a $49,150.00 Grant from the Alabama Department of
Homeland Security. (Emergency
Management)
o. Ordinance
declaring certain equipment surplus and to be sold at auction. (Fleet Management)
p. Resolution
authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the low bidder, Sutton Contracting,
Inc. for Beadle Lane Pump Station, Project No. 65-08-SM03. (Engineering)
q. Resolution
authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Garver Engineers, L.L.C. for Engineering Design Services for
Cap Adkins Sanitary Sewer Extension,
Project No. 65- 06-SS11. (Engineering)
r. Resolution
authorizing the Mayor to modify the agreement with Garver Engineers, L.L.C. for
additional Engineering Services for Taylor Road Improvements, Project No.
STPAA-4500(210) by Modification No. 1.
(Engineering)
s. Resolution
authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Development Agreement between the City of
t. Resolution
authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Development Agreement between the City of
u. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to
amend the contract with McDonald Bros.
Construction,
Inc., for Avocent Sidewalk, Project No.
65-08-SW01, by Change Order No. 1. (Engineering)
v. Resolution
authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with B. H. Craig Construction
Co., Inc., for Spring Branch WWTP
Influent Pump Station Modifications, Project No. CS-010307- 11-09 & EPA
Project No. XP96476208, by Change Order
No. 1. (Water Pollution Control)
w. Resolution
authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with Wiregrass Construction
Co., Inc., for Resurfacing of
Residential Streets 2008, Phase II, Project No. 65-08-RR02 by Change Order No. 1. (Public Works)
x. Resolution
authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with Wiregrass Construction Co.,
Inc., for Resurfacing of Residential Streets 2008, Phase I, Project No.
65-08-RR01 by Change Order No. 1.
(Public Works)
y. Request for
authorization to advertise and fill vacated Equipment Operator III, Grade 10
position. (Public Works)
z. Request for
authorization to advertise and fill one (1) Court Marshal (Grade 11) position
in the Municipal Court and to fill at a rate higher than minimum if
necessary. (Municipal Court)
aa. Resolution
authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with Scott A. Rogers to serve as
part-time night court judge of the City of
bb. Ordinance declaring certain property as
surplus and no longer needed for a public or municipal purpose and donating it
to the Huntsville Board of Education for the benefit of Weatherly Elementary
School. (ITS)
cc. Ordinance to amend Budget Ordinance No.
09-899, by changing the authorized strength personnel strength within the
various departments. (Finance)
16. LEGAL
DEPARTMENT ITEMS/TRANSACTIONS.
a. Vacation of Easements
None
b. Vacation of rights-of-way
None
c. Deeds for acceptance
1. U
& D Easement
First Commercial Bank of
Michael
and Melissa Edwards
Acquired
07/28/2008
2. Temporary Construction Easement Larry Ivy and wife Vicki Ivy,
Acquired
8/4/08
d. Routine bond satisfactions
None.
e. Liquor bond mortgages
None.
17. NON-ROSTER COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE
PUBLIC.
18. ADJOURN.