Revised:  11-05-08   (2:30 p.m.)

 

 

AGENDA FOR THE HUNTSVILLE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

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

IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS

 

 

CALL TO ORDER.

 

1.         INVOCATION.

 

 

            Reverend T.C. Johnson

            St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church

 

2.         PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.

 

 

3.         APPROVAL OF MINUTES

 

a.         Special Session Meeting held September 2, 2008.

            (Minutes Received)

 

b.         Special Session Meeting held October 14, 2008.

            (Minutes Received)

 

c.         Special Session Meeting held October 15, 2008.

            (Minutes Received)

 

d.         Special Session Meeting held October 21, 2008.

            (Minutes Received)

 

e.         Regular Meeting held October 23, 2008.

            (Minutes Received)

 

f.          Special Session held November 3, 2008

            (Minutes Received)

 

4.         RESOLUTIONS AND SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS.

 

a.         Mayor.

 

 

 

 

b.         Council.

 

1.         Adoption and Presentation.

 

a.         Resolution congratulating Mr. Bill Poole, Huntsville’s oldest commercial real estate broker for being named Realtor of the Year by the Huntsville Area Association and State Realtor of the year by the Alabama Association of Realtors.  (Kling)

 

 

b.         Resolution recognizing the St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church Young Adult Ministry’s “Love Your Neighbor Week,”  November 16 –22, 2008.  (Showers)

 

2.         Adoption Only.

 

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 costs of demolishing the property located at 2108 Evans Ave. NW.  (Community Development)

 

 

2.         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

 

7.         COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS.

 

a.         Communications from the Public.

 

b.         Reports

 

 

 

 

 

 

8.         HUNTSVILLE UTILITIES ITEMS.

 

a.         Resolution authorizing replacement of a bank of regulators at Automatic Electric Substation at 13000 S. Memorial Parkway. (W.O. 28009-E) (Utilities:  Electric)

 

 

b.         Resolution authorizing the replacement of underground cable at Wynn Drive and Research Drive.   (W.O. 28053-U) (Utilities:  Electric)

 

 

c.         Resolution authorizing the relocation and installation of underground primary distribution system to provide service to a new 267-unit apartment complex on Old Madison Pike.  (W.O. 28068-N) (Utilities:  Electric)

 

 

d.         Resolution authorizing the replacement of existing underground cable with new cable and conduit at 1006 Jordan Lane. (W.O. 28070-U) (Utilities: Electric)

 

 

e.         Resolution authorizing the installation of 3-phase underground distribution system to serve 2 new office buildings on Quality Drive.  (W.O. 28074-N)  (Utilities: Electric)

 

 

f.          Resolution authorizing the installation of underground primary distribution system to provide service to a new 276-unit apartment complex on Springs Drive in Huntsville.  (W.O. 28116-N)  (Utilities: Electric)

 

 

g.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a TVA Tri-Party Seasonal Market Day (SMD) Pilot Agreement covering arrangements for the City of Huntsville and St. Gobain to participate in TVA’s SMD Pilot.  (Utilities: Electric)

 

 

h.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Agreement between TVA and City of Huntsville for Wholesale Billing Adjustments to the General Power Contract needed to participation in the Seasonal Market Day (SMD) Pilot.  (Utilities: Electric)

 

 

i.          Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a TVA Tri-Party Seasonal Time-of-Use (STOU) Pilot Agreement covering arrangements for the City of Huntsville and Vulcan to participate in TVA’s STOU Pilot. (Utilities: Electric)

 

 

 

j.          Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Agreement between TVA and City of Huntsville for Wholesale Billing Adjustments to the General Power Contract needed to participate in the Seasonal Time-of-Use (STOU) Pilot.   (Utilities:  Electric)

 

 

k.         Resolution authorizing the cost of the rehabilitation of the washwater tank at the South Parkway Water Treatment Plant.  (W.O. 1-07697-E08-18-52)  (Utilities: Water)

 

9.         BOARD APPOINTMENTS.

 

a.         Board Appointments to be Voted on.

 

1.         Resolution to reappoint Mr. Russell Rawson to the Huntsville-Madison County Emergency Management Board for a term to expire July 1, 2013.  (Watson/Culver)

 

b.         Board Appointment Nominations.

 

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 Culver

            Councilman Showers

            Councilwoman Moon

            Councilman Russell

 

13.       UNFINISHED BUSINESS ITEMS FOR ACTION.

 

a.         Ordinance No. 08-1017, to amend Ordinance No 03-248, Article 1,

Chapter 5, Cruelty to Animals.   (Introduced October 23, 2008 Regular Council Meeting.  (Animal Services)

 

 

 

 

b.         Ordinance No. 08-1018, amending Section 7-702 of the Code of Ordinances adding a subsection pertaining to the grandfathering of non-conforming fences in existence prior to May 10, 2007.    (Introduced October 23, 2008 Regular Council Meeting (Showers)

 

14.       NEW BUSINESS ITEMS FOR INTRODUCTION.

 

a.         Introduction of an ordinance concerning the annexation of land lying generally west of James Road and east of Sun Swept Circle.  (Planning)

 

 

b.         Introduction of an ordinance concerning the annexation of land lying generally on the south side of Hartside Road and west of Taylor Road.  (Planning)

 

 

c.         Introduction of an ordinance concerning the annexation of land encompassing Monte Sano State Park.  (Planning)

 

15.       NEW BUSINESS ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION OR ACTION.

 

a.         Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 89-79, entitled City of Huntsville Classification and Salary Plan.  (Administration)

 

 

b.         Ordinance establishing the position of City Administrator.  (Administration)

 

 

c.         Ordinance establishing the position of Chief of Staff and Communications.  (Administration)

 

 

d.         Ordinance establishing the Office of Multicultural Affairs.  (Administration) 

 

 

e.         Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntsville approving temporary positions appointed by the Mayor.  (Administration)

 

 

f.          Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Special Employment Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Trent Willis.  (Administration) 

 

 

g.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs, Law Enforcement Traffic Safety Division, for the Madison-Morgan County Strategic Counterdrug Team (STAC) Grant Funds.  (Police)

 

 

h.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Cost Reimbursement Agreement for $10,000.00 with Northeast Alabama Traffic Safety Office for traffic enforcement duties.  (Police)

 

 

i.          Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement between the Huntsville Housing Authority and the City of Huntsville for the provisions of alternate police services.  (Police)

 

 

j.          Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the U.S. Marshals Service to accept overtime funding to support the Regional Fugitive Task Force.  (Police)

 

 

k.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement for Change Order #2 between the City of Huntsville and Pearce Construction Company, Inc., for the Construction of the Joint Fire/Police Public Safety Facility at 2110 Clinton Avenue.  (Facilities Projects Management)

 

 

l.          Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute and agreement for Change Order #1 between the City of Huntsville and Metro Commercial Contracting, LLC for the COH Fire Department Engine Exhaust System Removal for Stations 9 & 12.  (Facilities Projects Management)

 

 

m.        Request for authorization to advertise and fill two (2) Animal Services Officer positions, Grade 11.  (Animal Services)

 

 

n.         Resolution authorizing the Clerk Treasurer to invoke First Commercial Bank Subdivision sidewalk letter of credit number 842 for Twelve Stones Subdivision.  (City Attorney)   DELETED

 

 

o.         Resolution authorizing the Clerk Treasurer to invoke St. Paul Travelers Bank subdivision sidewalk letter of credit number BE0931542 for Stonemark Subdivision.  (City Attorney)

 

 

p.         Resolution authorizing the Clerk Treasurer to invoke Wachovia Bank letter of credit number SM228348W for Carrington Subdivision, Phase II, sidewalk improvements.  (City Attorney)  DELETED

 

 

q.         Resolution authorizing City Attorney to resolve the claim of Kathy Aldridge, Claim No. FY08-135.  (City Attorney)

 

 

r.          Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement between the City of Huntsville and the North Alabama Coalition for the Homeless.  (Community Development)

 

 

s.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement for Safe Routes to School Projects between the State of Alabama and the City of Huntsville for Infrastructure Improvements in Madison County.  (Planning)

 

 

t.          Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement between the State (acting through Ala. Department of Transportation) and the City of Huntsville authorizing receipt of federal funds for transportation planning for the Huntsville Urbanized area.  (Planning)

 

 

u.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a development agreement with Thompson Tractor Co. for engineering design and construction of improvements to Governor’s Drive.  (Planning)

 

 

v.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Norfolk Southern  Railway Company for a pipeline occupancy License Agreement at Milepost 332.54-A,  Stevenson-Norala Line, for Chase Industrial Park,  Project No. 65-08-SS03.  (Engineering)  DELETED

 

 

w.        Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Garver Engineers, L.L.C. for Engineering Services for Sanitary Sewer Manhole Mapping, Project  No. 65-09-SP01.  (Water Pollution Control)

 

 

x.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into agreements with the low bidder meeting specifications as outlined in the attached Summary of Bids for Acceptance.  (Finance)

 

 

y.         Ordinance to re-appropriate the balance of the fiscal year 2008 appropriations for certain capital-related funds. (Finance)

 

 

z.         Ordinance to re-appropriate the balance of the fiscal year 2008 appropriations for the Water Pollution Control Fund. (Finance)

 

 

aa.       Ordinance to re-appropriate the balance of certain fiscal year 2008 appropriations for the General Fund. (Finance)

 

 

bb.       Ordinance to establish certain 2009 appropriations in the Capital Improvement Fund related to debt service and the 800MHZ Radio System Improvement Project. (Finance)

 

 

cc.       Ordinance to establish certain 2009 appropriations in the Water Pollution Control Fund related to system expansion and capital maintenance. (Finance)

 

 

dd.       Ordinance to re-appropriate the balance of 2008 appropriations related to the Von Braun Center Improvements. (Finance)

 

 

ee.       Resolution declaring the City’s intent to be reimbursed for the cost of certain school improvements from the proceeds of general obligation warrants. (Finance)

 

 

ff.         Resolution authorizing the acceptance of donations. (Finance)

 

 

gg.       Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an installment agreement with Gopal, Inc. for unpaid taxes. (Finance)

 

16.       LEGAL DEPARTMENT ITEMS/TRANSACTIONS.

 

a.         Vacation of Easements

 

 

                None

 

b.         Vacation of rights-of-way

 

1.a.      Resolution consenting to the vacation of a right-of-way along the Fletcher Street.  (Schrimsher)   DELETED

 

 

1.b.      Ordinance authorizing the vacation of a right-of-way along the Fletcher Street.  (Schrimsher)   DELETED

 

c.         Deeds for acceptance

 

WESTERN AREA INTERCEPTOR SEWER EXTENSION

PROJECT NO.: 65-07-SS07

 

1.        Sanitary Sewer Easement and TCE          Greenbrier Enterprises, LLC

                                                                                       Acquired 09/10/2008

 

 

2.        Sanitary Sewer Easement and TCE         Greenbrier Enterprises, LLC

                                                                                      Acquired 09/10/2008

 

 

3.         Sanitary Sewer Easement and TCE      Greenbrier Enterprises, LLC

                                                                                  Acquired 09/10/2008

 

4.         Sanitary Sewer Easement and TCE        WILLIAM DANIEL ATKINSON, II, AND

                                                                                    THOMAS DANIEL ATKINSON, as

PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ESTATE OF BETTY LOU ATKINSON                            

Acquired 09/29/2008

 

MTN. VIEW SANITARY SEWER

PROJECT NO.: 65-08-SS04

 

5.          Grant of Easement                                     KEM E. BRADY, a single man

                                                                                    Acquired 07/02/2008

 

 

6.        Grant of Easement                           TIM LOVELL and wife, PAM LOVELL

                                                                        Acquired 06/30/2008

 

 

7.        Grant of Easement                           MARVIN L. LIGHT and wife, MELISSA A.

                                                                        LIGHT

                                                                        Acquired 06/30/2008

 

 

8.        Utility and Drainage Easement      JOHN S. HOFFMAN and wife, DEBORAH

                                                                        N. HOFFMAN

Acquired 07/30/2008

 

d.         Routine bond satisfactions

 

 

            None

 

e.         Liquor bond mortgages

 

 

            None

 

17.       NON-ROSTER COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC.

 

a.         City Council Election

 

            President, Mark Russell     (Held November 3, 2008 Special Session)

`     President Pro Tem, Richard Showers, Sr. (Held November 3, 2008

                                                      Special Session)     

      Third Presiding Officer, Bill Kling, Jr. (Held November 3, 2008 Special Session)  

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.         Operation Green Team

                        1 – appointment  

 

            4.         Advisory Commission on Accessibility

                        1 – appointment (City Council President or his designee) 

     

            5.         City of Huntsville Insurance Committee

                        2 – appointments 

 

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

 

 

18.       ADJOURN.