Revised:  08-12-08   (5:00 P.M.)

 

 

AGENDA FOR THE HUNTSVILLE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

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 William Hooper Councill Training School.     (Spencer/Showers)

 

b.         Council.

 

1.         Adoption and Presentation.

 

2.         Adoption Only.

 

a.         Resolution congratulating Mr. Bill Miller on the naming and dedication of the C.B. “Bill” Miller Bridge in his honor on August 15, 2008.  (Watson)

 

 

 

 

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 2100 First Street, SW.  (Community Development)

 

 

8.         Public Hearing on a resolution authorizing the City Clerk Treasurer to assess the costs of demolishing the property located at 1607 Cavalry Street, NW (AKA 1607 Calvary Street, NW).  (Community Development)

 

 

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.         HUNTSVILLE UTILITIES ITEMS.

 

a.         Resolution authorizing the installation of 63 Granville streetlights to provide proper lighting to a new subdivision on Blake Bottom Rd. (W.O. 27400-L) (Utilities:  Electric)

 

 

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 Wall Triana Hwy and I-565 intersection.  (W.O. 27750-E) (Utilities: Electric)

 

 

e.         Resolution authorizing the purchase of a new power transformer for the Farley Primary Substation on Chaney Thompson Rd.  (W.O. 27793-G)  (Utilities: Electric)

 

 

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 Huntsville road widening project on Nance Rd.  (W.O. 27810-G)  (Utilities: Electric)

 

 

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 Research Park area.  (W.O. 27822-G)  (Utilities: Electric)

 

 

i.          Resolution authorizing the  improvement and rebuild of the North Huntsville Substation on Oakwood Ave. (W.O. 27825-G)  (Utilities: Electric)

 

 

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 Hadley Hill Lane within McMullen Cove Subdivision.  (W.O. 1-07651-MD08-10-51)  (Utilities: Water)

 

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 Huntsville Public Library Road for a partial term to expire February 10, 2011.  (Moon)

                                                                                     

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, Montgomery, Alabama, September 17 & 18, 2008.   (Moon)      

 

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 Schiffman Road and south of Terry Drake Road.  (Planning)

 

 

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 Huntsville and the Alabama Center of Military History, Inc.  (City Attorney)

 

 

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 North Huntsville Industrial Park.  (City Attorney)

 

 

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 Huntsville, the Huntsville Board of Education, and Margaret Ann Goldsmith regarding the Taylor Road extension and a new K-8 school.  (City Attorney)

 

 

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 Huntsville and Concord Development Co, Inc. to provide Sanitary Sewer Service to the Georgetown Subdivision, Project No. 65-08-SM04.  (Engineering)                  

 

 

t.          Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Development Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Northbrook, L.L.C.  to provide Sanitary Sewer Service to the River Ridge Subdivision, Project No. 65-04-SM02.  (Engineering)

 

 

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 Huntsville’s Municipal Court.  (Municipal Court)

 

 

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

 

MADISON TRAVEL DRAINAGE

 

1.                                                                                 U & D Easement                              

First Commercial Bank of Huntsville,

                                                                                    Michael and Melissa Edwards

                                                                                    Acquired 07/28/2008

 

 

TAYLOR ROAD EXTENSION

 

 

 

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.