Revised: 10-07-08   (2:30 p.m.)

 

 

AGENDA FOR THE HUNTSVILLE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

TO BE HELD  OCTOBER 9, 2008 AT 6:00 P.M.

IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS

 

 

 

CALL TO ORDER.

 

1.         INVOCATION.

 

            Dr. Richard Showers, Sr.

            Representative, District One

 

2.         PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.

 

 

3.         APPROVAL OF MINUTES

 

a.         Regular Meeting held September 25, 2008.

            (Minutes Received)

 

 

4.         RESOLUTIONS AND SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS.

 

a.         Mayor.

 

b.         Council.

 

1.         Adoption and Presentation.

 

2.         Adoption Only.

 

c.         Other Special Recognitions.

 

d.         Announcements.

 

5.         BUSINESS WITH OUTSIDE LEGAL REPRESENTATION.

 

a.         Executive session to discuss pending litigation. (Legal)

 

 

 

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 cutting and removing of grass and weeds against certain properties.  (Community Development)

 

 

2.         Public hearing on a resolution authorizing the City Clerk Treasurer to assess the costs of demolishing the property located at 1611 Cavalry Street NW (AKA 1611 Calvary Street, NW).  (Community Development)

 

 

3.        Public hearing for Cherie M. Capesius and John C. Capesius d/b/a Blue Heron Auto Rental to operate one (1) limousine in the City of Huntsville.   (Set September 25, 2008 Regular Council Meeting)   (Parking and Public Transit)

 

b.         Public Hearings to be Set

 

1.         Resolution to set a public hearing on an ordinance rezoning land lying on the south side of Harris Road and north side of Millennium Drive from Residence 2-B District to Residence 2-A District.  (November 20, 2008 Regular Council Meeting)  (Planning)

 

 

2.         Resolution to set a public hearing on an ordinance zoning newly annexed land lying on the east and west sides of Schiffman Road and south of Terry Drake Road to Residence 1-A District, Residence 1-B District, Residence 2 district, and Residence 2-B District.  (November 20, 2008 Regular Council Meeting) (Planning)

 

 

3.         Resolution to set a public hearing on an ordinance rezoning land lying generally along the west side of King Drake Road and north of Caldwell Land from Residence 1-A District  to Planned Development Housing District, LUI Rating 37.  (November 20, 2008 Regular Council Meeting) (Planning)

 

 

4.         Resolution to set a public hearing on an ordinance amending the approved layout plan for the Timbers Edge Second Addition Planned Development to add property to the Planned Development resulting in four additional residential units and amending the Unified Control Agreement to add a new property owner.  (November 20, 2008 Regular Council Meeting) (Planning)

 

 

 

7.         COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS.

 

a.         Communications from the Public.

 

b.         Reports

 

8.         HUNTSVILLE UTILITIES ITEMS.

 

 

a.         Resolution authorizing the emergency replacement of 2 regulators that failed on 11/30/2007 and also for the repair of 1 transformer at the Automatic Electric Substation. (W.O. 27191-E) (Utilities:  Electric)

 

 

b.         Resolution authorizing the relocation of lines along the west side of Memorial Parkway between Vermont Rd. and Lily Flagg Rd. due to an ALDOT road project.  (W.O. 27943-G) (Utilities:  Electric)

 

 

c.         Resolution authorizing the installation of 6425’ of primary underground distribution system to provide service to a new 18 building apartment complex on Continental Dr. in Madison, AL. (W.O. 27956-N) (Utilities:  Electric)

 

 

d.         Resolution authorizing the installation of 62 Town & Country street lights to provide proper lighting to a new subdivision on Beadle Ln.  (W.O. 28020-L) (Utilities: Electric)

 

 

e.         Resolution authorizing the implementation of a new engineering design solution including software, support, and consulting services.  (W.O. 28056-G)  (Utilities: Electric)

 

 

f.          Resolution authorizing the purchase of hardware and maintenance agreements to the Huntsville Utilities’ network facilities.  (P.R. 091608-rjm01)  (Utilities: Electric)

 

 

g.         Resolution authorizing the replacement of the chain link fence at the Big Cove Primary Substation at 6736 Hwy 431 South.  (P.R. JW082908-01)  (Utilities: Electric)

 

 

h.         Resolution authorizing the installation of 1700’ of 6” PE pipe, and 1400’ of 2” PE pipe for Explorer Blvd. and Pegasus Drive.  (W.O. 16613 M08 20-51)  (Utilities: Gas)

 

 

i.          Resolution authorizing the cost of emergency repairs in the pump room at the South Parkway Water Treatment Plant.  (W.O. 1-07623-E08-17-52)  (Utilities: Water)

 

 

j.          Resolution authorizing the installation of water tank fencing.  (W.O. 1-07682-E08-18-52)  (Utilities: Water)

 

9.         BOARD APPOINTMENTS.

 

a.         Board Appointments to be Voted on.

 

1.         Resolution to reappoint Ms. Martha Jo Smith to the Huntsville Tree Commission for a term to expire October 8, 2010.  (Nominated September 25, 2008 Regular Council Meeting)  (Kling)

 

b.         Board Appointment Nominations.

 

1.         Nomination of Dr. Oscar Maxwell, to the Museum Board for a term to expire August 13, 2014.   (Showers/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. 08-910, concerning the annexation of land lying on the north side of Winchester Road and west of Homer Nance Road.  (Introduced September 25, 2008 Regular Council Meeting)  (Planning)

 

 

b.         Ordinance No. 08-911, concerning the annexation of land lying on the north side of Olmstead Road and on the east side of Mohawk Road.   (Introduced September 25, 2008 Regular Council Meeting)  (Planning)

 

 

c.         Resolution authorizing payment in the amount of $33,635 to the Huntsville Board of Education for capital expenditures, pursuant to Resolution No. 97-566, adopted on August 14, 1997, which requires lease revenue received from the Colonial Bank property to be used for capital improvements in the public schools. (Postponed September 25, 2008 Regular Council Meeting till October 9, 2008 Regular Council Meeting)  (Finance)

 

14.       NEW BUSINESS ITEMS FOR INTRODUCTION.

 

a.         Introduction of an ordinance concerning the annexation of land lying on the north side of Haden Road and west of Old  Big Cove Road.  (Planning)

 

15.       NEW BUSINESS ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION OR ACTION.

 

a.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a lease agreement with Drake and Harlan Properties.  (Police)

 

 

b.         Request for authorization to advertise and fill vacated Equipment Operator III, Grade 10.  (Public Works)

 

 

c.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Gaylord Hotel Music City Bowl.  (Recreation Services)

 

 

d.         Request for authorization to advertise and fill the position of General Services Control Technician and to fill at a rate higher than minimum if necessary.  (General Services)

 

 

e.         Request for authorization to advertise and fill the position of General Services HVAC Technician and to fill at a rate higher than minimum if necessary.  (General Services)

 

 

f.          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)

 

 

g.         Resolution authorizing the Clerk Treasurer to invoke Regions Bank subdivision sidewalk letter of credit number 55101801 for Olde Cobblestone, Phase I.  (City Attorney)

 

 

h.         Resolution authorizing the Clerk Treasurer to invoke Wachovia Bank sidewalk letter of credit number SM222511W for Oakhurst Place Subdivision.  (City Attorney)

 

 

i.          Resolution authorizing the Clerk Treasurer to invoke Regions Bank subdivision sidewalk letter of credit number L057184 for Walton’s Mountain.  (City Attorney)

 

 

j.          Resolution authorizing the Clerk Treasurer to invoke Renasant Bank subdivision sidewalk letter of credit number 2882 for Legacy Cove Subdivision, Phase I.  (City Attorney)

 

 

k.         Resolution authorizing the Clerk Treasurer to invoke Citizens Bank of Fayette subdivision sidewalk letter of credit number 06-07 for Mallards Landing Subdivision, Phase II.  (City Attorney)

 

 

l.          Resolution authorizing eminent domain proceedings for fee simple title to parcels of land for the Church Street improvements project.  (Ivey).  (City Attorney)

 

 

m.        Resolution authorizing eminent domain proceedings for a fee simple title to parcels of land for the Church Street improvements project.  (Brooks).  (City Attorney)

 

 

n.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Tetra Tech, Inc.,   for Engineering Construction Administration Services for Valleybrook Pump Station, Project No. 65-08-SM01.  (Engineering)

 

 

o.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to modify the agreement with G. W. Jones & Sons Consulting Engineers, Inc. for Governors Drive Improvements, Phase I,  Project No. 65- 05-RD03 by  Modification No. 1.  (Engineering)

 

 

p.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with R Reed Contracting Services, Inc. for Moores Mill Road Extension & Harris Hills Service Road,  Project No. 65-07- RD05,  by Change  Order No. 2.  (Engineering)

 

 

q.         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. 2.  (Engineering)

 

 

r.          Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with Wiregrass Construction, Inc. for Resurfacing of Residential Streets, 2008, Phase II, Project No. 65-08-RR02, by Change  Order No. 2.  (Engineering)

 

 

s.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with Reed Contracting Services, Inc. for Resurfacing of Residential Streets, 2008, Phase III, Project No. 65-08-RR05, by Change Order No. 1.  (Engineering)

 

 

t.          Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with Wiregrass Construction, Inc. for Resurfacing of Residential Streets, 2008, Phase I, Project No. 65-08-RR01, by Change Order No. 2.  (Engineering)

 

 

u.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with B. H. Craig Construction, Inc. for Aldridge Creek WWTP Improvements-Rebid, Project No. CS-010-307-11-02, by Change Order No. 1.  (Water Pollution Control)

 

 

v.         Ordinance declaring certain property as surplus and no longer needed for a public or municipal purpose.  (ITS)

 

 

w.        Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agency Appropriation Agreement with The Technology Recycling Center.  (ITS)

 

 

 

 

 

x.         Resolution changing the November 13, 2008 Regular Council Meeting to November 6, 2008;  the November 27, 2008 Regular Council Meeting to November 20, 2008; the December 11, 2008 Regular Council Meeting to December 4, 2008; and the December 25, 2008 Regular Council Meeting to December 18, 2008 at 6:00 p.m.  (Watson)

 

 

y.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to terminate an Agreement  between the City of Huntsville and Universal Construction Company, Inc. d/b/a Turner Universal.  (Facility Projects Management)

 

 

z.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement between the City of Huntsville and the Huntsville City Board of Education regarding site preparation for the proposed K-8 school on Taylor Road. (Legal)

 

16.       LEGAL DEPARTMENT ITEMS/TRANSACTIONS.

 

a.         Vacation of Easements

 

 

None

 

b.         Vacation of rights-of-way

 

 

            None

 

c.         Deeds for acceptance

 

 

THE HAMPTONS

 

1.         U & D Easement                                             Forward Properties, LLC                               

                                                                                    Acquired 9/17/08

 

 

 

WESTERN AREA INTERCEPTOR SEWER EXTENSION

PROJECT NO.: 65-07-SS07

 

2.         Sanitary Sewer Easement and           Jackie D. Burgreen and wife, Rhonda

            Temporary Construction Easement   Burgreen

            Tract # 9                                              Acquired 04/22/2008

 

 

 

PULASKI PIKE SANITARY SEWER

PROJECT NO.: 65-02-SS19

 

3.         N/A                                                      James C. Nance, as Administrator of the

                                                                        Estate of Will Nance and as the Administrator of the Estate of Sirlean Nance

                                                                        Acquired 09/30/2008

 

 

4.         Grant of Sanitary Sewer Easement                James C. Nance, as Administrator of the

            Tract # 1, 3, 8 & 10                                         Estate of Will Nance and as the         Administrator of the Estate of Sirlean         Nance

            Acquired 09/30/2008

 

5.         Grant of Sanitary Sewer Easement                James C. Nance and wife, Edna Nance        Acquired 09/30/2008

 

 

6.         Grant of Sanitary Sewer Easement                John T. Battle, as Attorney in Fact for

            Tract # 9                                                          Velma Battle, a widow

                                                                                    Acquired 09/30/2008

 

TWICKENHAM FUNERAL HOME

 

7.         U & D Easement                                             Twickenham Funeral Homes and Memory

                                                                                    Gardens, Inc., and

                                                                                    RBC Bank,

                                                                                    Acquired 9/30/08

 

d.         Routine bond satisfactions

 

 

            None

 

 

e.         Liquor bond mortgages

 

 

            None

 

 

17.       NON-ROSTER COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC.

 

 

18.       ADJOURN.