Revised:  12-16-08   (5:01 p.m.)

 

 

AGENDA FOR THE HUNTSVILLE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

TO BE HELD DECEMBER 18, 2008 AT 6:00 P.M.

IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS

 

 

 

CALL TO ORDER.

 

1.         INVOCATION.

 

            Frank Broyles, Minister of Church and Community

Faith Presbyterian Church

 

2.         PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.

 

 

3.         APPROVAL OF MINUTES

 

a.         Regular Meeting held December 4, 2008.

            (Minutes Received)

 

4.         RESOLUTIONS AND SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS.

 

a.         Mayor.

 

1.         Recognition from the Huntsville Police Department of Mr. Michael “Mike” Moss, for his assistance in a Commercial Burglary.

 

 

2.         Presentation by Ms. Megan Nivens of the Muscular Dystrophy Association.

 

b.         Council.

 

1.         Adoption and Presentation.

 

a.         Resolution honoring Peter and Betsy Lowe recipients of the Arthritis Foundation Humanitarian Awards.  (Kling)

 

2.         Adoption Only.

 

a.         Resolution commending the Huntsville High Football for their outstanding performance and successful 2008 season.  (Kling/Russell)

c.         Other Special Recognitions.

 

d.         Announcements.

 

5.         BUSINESS WITH OUTSIDE LEGAL REPRESENTATION.

 

6.         PUBLIC HEARINGS.

 

a.         Public hearings to be held.

 

1.         Ordinance No. 08-1101, concerning the rezoning land lying generally on the east side of Blake Bottom Road and north of Mastin Lake Road from Highway Business C-4 District and Light Industry District to Commercial Industrial Park District and Light Industry District.  (Set November 20, 2008 Regular Council Meeting)  (Planning)

 

 

2.         Ordinance No. 08-1103, concerning the rezoning land lying generally along the west side of Ditto Marina Parkway and south of Green Cove Road from Residence 2-B District and Residence 1 District to Residence 2 District.  (Set November 20, 2008 Regular Council Meeting)  (Planning)

 

3.         Ordinance No. 08-1105, concerning the zoning newly annexed land lying on the south side of Olmstead Road and west of Taylor Road to Residence 1-A District.  (Set November 20, 2008 Regular Council Meeting) (Planning)

 

 

4.         Ordinance No. 08-1107, concerning the zoning newly annexed land lying on the west side of Bridgette Lane and east of Esslinger Drive Residence 1-A District.  (Set November 20, 2008 Regular Council Meeting) (Planning)

 

 

5.         Public hearing on McMullen Place Phase II at McMullen Cove for approval by City Council as a private subdivision pursuant to Section 10.4.6 of the COH Zoning Ordinance.  (Planning)

 

b.         Public Hearings to be Set

 

1.         Resolution to set a hearing for suspension of licensure for Copeland Cleaners LLC in accordance with Chapter 15, Article II, Section 15-57 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Huntsville, as amended.  (January 22, 2009)   (Clerk-Treasurer)

 

 

 

 

 

2.         Resolution to set a hearing for suspension of licensure for Auto Body Concepts, LLC in accordance with Chapter 15, Article II, Section 15-57 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Huntsville, as amended. (January 8, 2009) (Clerk-Treasurer)

 

 

3.         Resolution to set a hearing for suspension of licensure for Andrews Dry Cleaning, Inc. in accordance with Chapter 15, Article II, Section 15-57 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Huntsville, as amended. (January 8, 2009)  (Clerk-Treasurer)

 

 

4.         Resolution to set a hearing for suspension of licensure for Kalpesh Patel in accordance with Chapter 15, Article II, Section 15-57 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Huntsville, as amended. (January 8, 2009) (Clerk-Treasurer)

 

 

5.         Resolution to set a hearing for suspension of licensure for RSJC, Inc. in accordance with Chapter 15, Article II, Section 15-57 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Huntsville, as amended. (January 22, 2009) (Clerk-Treasurer)

 

 

6.         Resolution to set a hearing for suspension of licensure for William Smothers in accordance with Chapter 15, Article II, Section 15-57 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Huntsville, as amended.  (January 22, 2009)  (Clerk-Treasurer)

 

 

7.         Resolution to set a hearing for suspension of licensure for Twenty-Two Pack Management in accordance with Chapter 15, Article II, Section 15-57 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Huntsville, as amended.  (January 8, 2009)  (Clerk-Treasurer)

 

 

8.         To set a public hearing for Sultan Salah appealing the decision of the Liquor License Review Committee denying an off-premise beer & wine license to the Abreeto, Inc., d/b/a Modern Mini Mart, at 4901 Meridian Street at the November 28, 2008 Liquor License Review Committee Meeting.  (January 8, 2009)  Clerk-Treasurer)

 

 

9.         Resolution to set a public hearing on an Ordinance amending the approved development Plan for Midtowne on the Park Planned Development.  (January 22, 2009) (Planning)

 

 

10.       Resolution to set a  public hearing on an Ordinance rezoning land lying on the north side of Drake Avenue and east and west sides of Triana Boulevard from Residence 2 District to Residence 1-B District and Commercial Recreation C-5 District.  Hearing (January 22, 2009) (Planning)

 

 

11.       Resolution to set a public hearing on an Ordinance zoning newly annexed land lying on the north side of Haden road and west of Old Big Cove Road to Residence 1-A District.  (January 22, 2009) (Planning)

 

 

12.       Resolution to set a public hearing on an Ordinance zoning newly annexed land lying north of Olmstead road and on the east side of Mohawk Road to Residence 1-B District.  (January 22, 2009) (Planning)

 

 

13.       Resolution to set a public hearing on an Ordinance zoning newly annexed land lying on the north side of Winchester Road and west of Homer Nance Road to Highway Business C-4 District.  (January 22, 2009) (Planning)

 

 

14.       Resolution to set a public hearing on an Ordinance zoning newly annexed land lying on the north and south sides of the new Old Monrovia Road, east side of Indian Creek Road, and west side of Johns road to Highway Business C-4 district and Neighborhood Business C-1 District.  (January 22, 2009) (Planning)

 

7.         COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS.

 

a.         Communications from the Public.

 

b.         Reports

 

8.         HUNTSVILLE UTILITIES ITEMS.

 

9.         BOARD APPOINTMENTS.

 

a.         Board Appointments to be Voted on.

 

1.         Resolution reappointing Dr. Mary S. Spann to the Solid Waste Disposal Authority,  Second Director, for a term to expire January 1, 2013.  (Moon)

 

 

2.         Resolution appointing Ms. Susan Pharlan to the Huntsville Ice Skating Complex Board of Control for a partial term to expire November 20, 2010.   (Moon)

 

 

3.         Resolution appointing Dr. Prasad VanKineni to the Advisory Commission on Accessibility for a term to January 10, 2012.  (Kling)

 

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.

           

            Councilwoman Moon

            Councilman Kling

            Councilman Culver

            Councilman Showers

            Councilman Russell

 

13.       UNFINISHED BUSINESS ITEMS FOR ACTION.

 

 

14.       NEW BUSINESS ITEMS FOR INTRODUCTION.

 

 

15.       NEW BUSINESS ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION OR ACTION.

 

a.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement for Change Order #1 between the City of Huntsville and Metro Commercial Contracting, LLC, for Benton H. Wilcoxon Municipal Ice Complex skate rink renovation.  (Facilities Projects Management)

 

 

b.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement between the City of Huntsville and Christopher Plumbing and Electric, Inc., for ADA Family Changing Dorms at the Showers Center, Williams Aquatic Center and Brahan Spring Natatorium.  (Facilities Projects Management)

 

 

c.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement between the City of Huntsville and Monaghan Construction with Architectural Support from Bird &  Kamback, LLC.  (Facilities Projects Management)  DELETED

d.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Fixed Price Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Garber Construction Company, Inc., for replacement of the Brahan Spring Natatorium Operable Roof System.  (Facilities Projects Management)

 

 

e.         Resolution authorizing the City Attorney to seek a forfeiture of the Itinerant Vendor Bond issued by Travelers Casualty and Surety Company of America.  (City Attorney)

 

 

f.          Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement to purchase between the City of Huntsville and Walter H. Goodhue and wife, Mary P. Goodhue for the Governors Drive improvement project.  (City Attorney)

 

 

g.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor enter into an agreement between the City of Huntsville and Cavanaugh MacDonald, LLC for Actuarial Services on the City’s Post Retirement Medical Plan.  (Human Resources)

 

 

h.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into Modification No. 1 to the Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Engineering Associates, Inc.  (ITS)

 

 

i.          Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into Amendment #1 to the Professional Services Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Motorola, Inc., for Subscriber Maintenance and Service of Motorola Communications Equipment.  (ITS)

 

 

j.          Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Development Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Streetside Communities, Inc., for Engineering, Design and Construction of the extension of Explorer Boulevard and of the Indian Creek Greenway, Phase IV.  (Planning)

 

 

k.         Resolution authorizing the acceptance of a grant from the Alabama Emergency Management Agency totaling $3,800.00 for planning and the Winter Weather Workshop.  (Emergency Management)

 

 

l.          Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement with the low bidder, Reed  Contracting Services, Inc., for Periodic Bid for Construction Projects-2008, Project No. 65- 08-SP33.  (Engineering)

 

 

m.        Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement with G. W. Jones & Sons   Consulting Engineers, Inc., for Engineering Design Services for Winchester Road  Widening (Dominion Circle to Naugher Road), COH Project No. 65-09-RD03 and State  Project No. STPHV-8556( ).  (Engineering)

 

 

n.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement with the low bidder, McDonald  Bros. Construction, Inc., for Nolen Avenue Drainage Improvements,  Project No. 65-06-DM02.  (Engineering)

 

 

o.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Real Estate Agreement between the City of  Huntsville and Dallas Hunt, L.L.C. for the purchase of Real Property for the Dallas Flood Mitigation Project, Project No. 65-08-DR09.  (Engineering)

 

 

p.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Goodwyn, Mills and  Cawood, Inc., for Landscape Architectural and Engineering Services for Indian Creek  Greenway, Phase IV, Project  No. 65-09-WP01.  (Engineering)

                  

 

q.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Goodwyn, Mills &  Cawood, Inc., for Engineering Design Services for Explorer Boulevard Extension from  Biotech Drive North to Pegasus Drive, Cummings Research Park West, Project  No. 65- 08-RD08.  (Engineering)

 

 

r.          Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with American Infrastructure Technologies Corporation for Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation:  Cured-in-Place Pipe Installation in the Spring Branch & Aldridge Creek Service Basins, Project No. CS-010307- 11-07, by Change Order No. 3.  (Water Pollution Control)

 

 

s.         Resolution authorizing the City of Huntsville to apply to ADEM for a Clean Water State Revolving Fund Loan for Sanitary Sewer improvements.  (Water Pollution Control)

 

 

t.          Resolution authorizing the Mayor to modify the Agreement with G. W. Jones & Sons  Consulting Engineers, Inc for Park Hill Way Access Road Extension, by Modification No. 1, Project No. 65-07-RD06.  (Public Works)

 

 

u.         Request for authorization to change one Maintenance Area Superintendent from Grade 17, Step 7 to Grade 17, Step 10.  (Public Works)

 

 

v.         Ordinance to declare certain equipment as surplus and to be donated.  (Fire)

 

 

w.        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)

 

 

x.         Ordinance to change the authorized personnel strength within the Police Department.  (Finance)

 

 

y.         Ordinance to establish appropriations.  (Finance)

 

 

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

 

 

aa.       Ordinance to amend fiscal year 2008 Budget Ordinance No. 07-899. (Finance)

 

 

bb.       Ordinance to adopt Fiscal Year 2009 Budget.  (Administration)

 

 

cc.       Resolution to adopt the Ten-Year Capital Improvement Plan.  (Administration)

 

 

dd.       Ordinance to provide a two percent cost-of-living adjustment for City employees effective January 1, 2009.  (Administration)

 

 

ee.       Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Purchase Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Anne J. Jagger for Little Cove Road Improvements.  (City Attorney)

 

 

ff.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Purchase Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Robert and Lenore Sublett for Little Cove Road Improvements.  (City Attorney)

 

 

 

 

 

16.       LEGAL DEPARTMENT ITEMS/TRANSACTIONS.

 

a.         Vacation of Easements

 

            None.

 

b.         Vacation of rights-of-way

 

            None.

 

c.         Deeds for acceptance

 

CHURCH STREET EXPANSION PROJECT

PROJECT NO.: STPHV-8540 (600)

 

1.         Tract # 12                                            TED KILGORE, a married man

                                                                        Acquired 10/29/2008

 

2.         Tract # 40                                            WILLIAM H. SEWELL and wife, WYNELLE S.

SEWELL

                                                                        Acquired 10/30/2008

 

 

3.         Tract # 46                                            DONALD H. GENTRY, an unmarried man

                                                                        Acquired 10/30/2008

 

4.        Tract # 49                                             DOUGLAS SCHRAM, a married man

                                                                        Acquired 10/29/2008

 

5.        Tract # 50                                             OLLYE B. CONLEY, as Conservator for her husband, BINFORD H. CONLEY, an incapacitated person

                                                                        Acquired 09/26/2008

 

6.        Tract # 83                                             EDDIE LEE EWING, an unmarried man

                                                                        Acquired 10/03/2008

 

MERIDIAN STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT

PROJECT NO.: 65-08-SP27

 

7.        Grant of Easement                              MILLER-LULL, LLC

           Tract # 2                                               Acquired 10/10/2008

 

 

 

 

 

MERIDIAN STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT

PROJECT NO.: STPOA-8539 (001)

 

8.        Tract # 2                                               MILLER-LULL, LLC

                                                                        Acquired 10/10/2008

 

THE VILLAS AT MOORE FARMS

 

9.        U & D Easement                                  The Villas at Moore Farms, LLC

                                                                        Acquired 09/19/08

 

STONEBRIDGE DEVELOPMENT

 

10.        All-Inclusive Easement                      Stonebridge Development, Inc.

                                                                        Acquired 11/19/08

 

d.         Routine bond satisfactions

 

            None.

 

e.         Liquor bond mortgages

 

            None.

 

17.       NON-ROSTER COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC.

 

 

18.       ADJOURN.