Revised:  03-24-09   (3:00 p.m.)

 

 

AGENDA FOR THE HUNTSVILLE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

TO BE HELD  MARCH 26, 2009 AT 6:00 P.M.

IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS

 

 

 

CALL TO ORDER.

 

1.         INVOCATION.

 

            Dr. Richard Showers, Sr.

            Huntsville City Council, District One

           

2.         PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.

 

 

3.         APPROVAL OF MINUTES

 

a.         Regular Meeting held March 12, 2009.

            (Minutes Received)

 

 

4.         RESOLUTIONS AND SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS.

 

a.         Mayor.

 

b.         Council.

 

1.         Adoption and Presentation.

 

a.         Resolution commemorating the life of Mr. Bobby Baldwin.  (Kling)

 

2.         Adoption Only.

 

a.         Resolution congratulating the Message Ministry in Music Conference,  The Triple M Conference, Elder Jamel Strong, founder, to be held March 26 – 28, 2009.  (Showers)

 

 

b.         Resolution welcoming Dr. Julianne Malveaux, President of Bennett College, keynote speaker for the 31st Annual United Negro College Fund (UNCF) “Salute to Education,” Gala.  (Showers)

 

c.         Other Special Recognitions.

 

d.         Announcements.

 

5.         BUSINESS WITH OUTSIDE LEGAL REPRESENTATION.

 

6.         PUBLIC HEARINGS.

 

a.         Public hearings to be held.

 

1.         Public hearing for suspension of licensure for Kim Mason in accordance with Chapter 15, Article II, Section 15-57 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Huntsville, as amended.  (Set February 26, 2009 Regular Council Meeting) (Postponed March 12, 2009 Regular Council Meeting till March 26, 2009 Regular Council Meeting)  (City Clerk Treasurer)

 

 

2.         Public hearing for suspension of licensure for Threat, Barbara J., in accordance with Chapter 15, Article II, Section 15-57 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Huntsville, as amended.  (Set March 12, 2009 Regular Council Meeting)  (Clerk Treasurer)

 

 

3.         Public hearing for the suspension of licensure for Shaffer security, in accordance with Chapter 15, Article II, Section 15-57 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Huntsville, as amended.  (Set March 12, 2009 Regular Council Meeting) (Clerk Treasurer)

 

 

4.         Public hearing for the suspension of licensure for Kim, Hak S., Inc., in accordance with Chapter 15, Article II, Section 15-57 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Huntsville, as amended.  (Set March 12, 2009 Regular Council Meeting) (Clerk Treasurer)

 

 

5.         Public hearing for a suspension of licensure for Clementine’s Catering Inc., in accordance with Chapter 15, Article II, Section 15-57 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Huntsville, as amended. (Set March 12, 2009 Regular Council Meeting) (Clerk Treasurer)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6.         Public hearing for a suspension of licensure for Lott Motor Company, Inc., in accordance with Chapter 15, Article II, Section 15-57 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Huntsville, as amended. (Set March 12, 2009 Regular Council Meeting) (Clerk Treasurer)

 

b.         Public Hearings to be Set

 

1.         Resolution to set a public hearing on an ordinance establishing a temporary moratorium on correctional facilities.  (April 23, 2009 Regular Council Meeting) (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 to reappoint Mr. Mace Neal, Representative – District 1, to the Bingo Review Committee for a term to expire April 8, 2011.  (Nominated March 12, 2009 Regular Council Meeting)  (Showers)                                                                               

 

 

2.         Resolution to reappoint Mr. Fred Rodrigue, Representative – District 2, to the Bingo Review Committee for a term to expire April 8, 2011.  (Nominated March 12, 2009 Regular Council Meeting)  (Russell)                                                                               

 

 

3.         Resolution to reappoint Ms. Joyce LeDuc-Hampton, Representative – District 3,  to the Bingo Review Committee for a term to expire April 8, 2011.  (Nominated March 12, 2009 Regular Council Meeting)  (Moon)                                                                               

 

 

4.         Resolution to reappoint Ms. Jan Mason, Representative – District 4, to the Bingo Review Committee for a term to expire April 8, 2011.  (Nominated March 12, 2009 Regular Council Meeting)  (Kling)                                                                               

 

 

5.         Resolution to reappoint Mr. J.T. Gore, Representative – District 5, to the Bingo Review Committee for a term to expire April 8, 2011.  (Nominated March 12, 2009 Regular Council Meeting)  (Culver)                                                                               

 

 

6.         Resolution to reappoint Mr. Kenneth Wade Chandler to the Housing Board of Adjustments and Appeals for a term to expire August 22, 2012.  (Nominated March 12, 2009 Regular Council Meeting)  (Moon)                                                                               

 

 

7.         Resolution to reappoint of Mr. Henry (Hank) P. Holland to the Housing Board of Adjustments and Appeals for a term to expire August 22, 2013.  (Nominated March 12, 2009 Regular Council Meeting)  (Moon)                                                                                

 

b.         Board Appointment Nominations.

                                                                                             

1.         Nomination to reappoint Mr. Paul Pate to the Madison County Mental Retardation Board for a term to expire April 1, 2015.  (Russell/Culver)

 

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 Culver

            Councilman Showers

            Councilwoman Moon

            Councilman Kling

            Councilman Russell

 

13.       UNFINISHED BUSINESS ITEMS FOR ACTION.

 

a.         Ordinance No. 09-242, to amend Article V (“Noise”) of Chapter 12 (“Environmental  Management”) of the Code of Ordinances.  (Introduced, March 12, 2009 Regular Council Meeting) (Kling)

 

 

b.         Ordinance No. 09-243, to amend Chapter 3, Article I, Section 3-5, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Huntsville to add subsection (14) Compliance with other laws.  (Introduced, March 12, 2009 Regular Council Meeting)  (Police)

c.         Ordinance No. 09-244, concerning the annexation of land lying generally on the east side of Old Big Cove Road and north of River Ridge Boulevard.  (Introduced, March 12, 2009 Regular Council Meeting)  (Planning)

 

 

d.         Ordinance No. 09-244, to add two (2) additional members to the Huntsville Madison County Library Board.  (Introduced, March 12, 2009 Regular Council Meeting)  (Administration)

 

14.       NEW BUSINESS ITEMS FOR INTRODUCTION.

 

a.         Introduction of an amendment to Ordinance No. 04-315, Personnel and Policies and Procedures Manual, Section 8.21; Section 14.7(C); Section 22.14(C) (1) and Section 22.14.(D)(1).  (Human Resources)

 

15.       NEW BUSINESS ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION OR ACTION.

 

a.         Resolution authorizing the acceptance of the Emergency Management Program Grant (EMPG) from the Alabama Emergency Management Agency totaling $11,978.00.  (Emergency Management)

 

 

b.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Motor Vehicle Compliance Access agreement with National Application Processing and Screening, Inc., for employment background screening.  (Human Resources)

 

 

c.         Resolution to enter into an agreement with AMRDEC, RDE COMMAND for lease of Meadow Gold lot for test week.  (Parking & Public Transit)

 

 

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

 

 

e.         Ordinance to amend Budget Ordinance No. 08-1233, by changing the authorized      personnel strength within the various departments.  (Finance)

 

 

f.          Ordinance to amend Budget Ordinance No. 08-1233, by changing appropriated funding within various departments and funds.  (Finance)

 

 

 

g.         Resolution authorizing an advance from the General Fund in the amount of $1.9 million to the Public Building Authority of the City of Huntsville to provide temporary financing of the remaining costs of the joint jail expansion project.  (Finance)

 

 

h.         Resolution authorizing the Clerk Treasurer to invoke First American Bank sidewalk letter of credit no. 2196 for Resubdivision of Tract 3 of Slaughter Road Subdivision.  (City Attorney)

 

 

i.          Resolution authorizing the Clerk Treasurer to invoke First American Bank subdivision improvements letter of credit no. 2197 for Resubdivision of Tract 3 of Slaughter Road Subdivision.  (City Attorney)

 

 

j.          Resolution authorizing the Clerk Treasurer to invoke First American Bank sidewalk letter of credit no. 1982 for Lanier lakes Phase II Subdivision.  (City Attorney)

 

 

k.         Resolution authorizing the Clerk Treasurer to invoke First American Bank sidewalk letter or credit no. 2004 for Laurenwood Preserves Phase II Subdivision.  (City Attorney)

 

 

l.          Resolution authorizing the Clerk Treasurer to invoke First American Bank subdivision improvements letter of credit no. 2003 for Laurenwood Preserves Phase II Subdivision.  (City Attorney)

 

 

m.        Resolution authorizing the Clerk Treasurer to invoke Citizens Bank Subdivision improvements letter of credit no. 555423 for Ware Park Subdivision.  (City Attorney)

 

 

n.         Resolution authorizing the Clerk Treasurer to invoke Compass Bank sidewalk letter of credit no. S28421A for The Preserve at Clayton Pond Phase II Subdivision.  (City Attorney)

 

 

o.         Resolution authorizing the Clerk Treasurer to invoke Compass Bank sidewalk letter of credit no. S28417A for Hampton Ridge Phase 4 Subdivision.  (City Attorney)

 

p.         Resolution authorizing eminent domain proceeding for a fee simple title to parcels of land for the Meridian Street Improvements Project.  (Patterson parcel)  (City Attorney)

 

 

q.         Resolution authorizing eminent domain proceedings for a fee simple title to parcels of land for right of way and a permanent utility easement for the Meridian Street Improvements Project.  (PP Associates parcel)  (City Attorney)

 

 

r.          Resolution authorizing eminent domain proceeding for fee simple title to parcels of land for the Church Street Improvements Project.  (Renfroe parcel) (City Attorney)

 

 

s.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement for Environmental Consultation for HUD regulatory compliance.  (Community Development)

 

 

t.          Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Sally K. Davis.  (Community Development)

 

 

u.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to submit an application to ADECA for Neighborhood Stabilization Program funds.  (Community Development)

 

 

v.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to submit the Community Development Action Plan Application for FY09 to HUD.  (Community Development)

 

 

w.        Resolution authorizing the Mayor to submit an application to the State to request $200,000 in Emergency Shelter Grant Funds.  (Community Development)

 

 

x.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the next low bidder, RaCON,  Inc. for Explorer Boulevard Completion and Mass Grading, Project No. 65-08-RD08.  (Engineering)

                                                                                                           

 

y.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Development Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Town Makers, L.L.C. for Preliminary Engineering and Construction of  Streetscape Improvements to Providence Main Street, Project Nos.  65-09-SP12 & DE-AL105.  (Engineering)

 

z.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with Sutton Contracting, Inc.  for Beadle Lane Sanitary Sewer Extension, Project No. 65-07-SS09, by Change Order No. 1.  (Engineering)                                                                                 

                                               

 

aa.       Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Goodwyn, Mills and Cawood, Inc. for Engineering & Landscaping  Design Services for Providence Main Street Improvements, Project Nos. 65-09-SP12 & DE-AL105.  (Engineering)

 

 

bb.       Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Gallet & Associates for Construction Materials Testing Services for Explorer Boulevard Expansion and Mass Grading, Project No.  65-08-RD08.  (Engineering)

 

 

cc.       Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement  with Goodwyn, Mills and Cawood, Inc. for Engineering Design Services for Western Sports Complex-Martin Road/Jim Williams Road, Project  No. 65-09-SP08.  (Engineering)

 

 

dd.       Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Stanard & Association, Inc., for the professional services to develop and administer written and practical examinations for the Drive Engineer position.  (Fire & Rescue)

 

 

ee.       Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a grant agreement with the U.S.Department of Homeland Security (DHS) regarding the FY 2008 Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant.  (Fire & Rescue)

 

16.       LEGAL DEPARTMENT ITEMS/TRANSACTIONS.

 

a.         Vacation of Easements

 

1.         Ordinance authorizing the vacation of a 15-foot Sanitary Sewer Easement, Lots 2 & 3, Big Cove Commons (5767 Cove Commons Drive).

 

2.         Ordinance authorizing the vacation of two Utility and Drainage Easements, Lots 24-29 and Lots 24-29, Tract A, Maple Ridge Subdivision, Document No. 20080125000049420.  (Ivyleaf Drive and Maple Ridge Blvd.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

b.         Vacation of rights-of-way

 

 

            None.

 

c.         Deeds for acceptance

 

CHURCH STREET IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT

PROJECT NO.: STPHV-8540 (600)

 

1.         Tract # 44                                                        THOMAS A. LOCKE, JR, a married man,

            KAY LOCKE TOWNSON, a married             woman, SANDRA LOCKE GODBEY, a   married woman

                                                                                    Acquired 11/26/2008

 

2.          Tract # 48                                                       LEHUA HOLDINGS, LLC, a limited liability                 company

                                                                                    Acquired 01/21/2009

 

3.          Tract # 66                                                       JAMES E. BAKER and wife, JOAN BAKER

                                                                                    Acquired 02/06/2009

 

4.         Tract # 70                                                        WILLIAM KENNY HUNTER, an unmarried     man

Acquired 01/20/2009

 

5.         Tract # 72                                                        BETTY DORNING, an unmarried woman

                                                                                    Acquired 01/20/2009

 

 

CLINTON AVENUE RAMP IMPROVEMENTS

 

6.         Tract # 6                                                          CONSTELLATION, LLC, a limited liability

            Utility and Drainage Easement                      company

                                                                                    Acquired 11/20/2008

 

7.        Tract #6                                                            CONSTELLATION, LLC, a limited liability

            Warranty Deed                                               company

                                                                                    Acquired 11/20/2008

 

 

DALLAS BRANCH FLOOD MITIGATION PHASE II

 

8.         Parcel                                                              LORETTA M. PATTERSON, a widowed                                                                                            woman

                                                                                    Acquired 06/10/2008

 

9.         Parcel                                                              THOMAS C. ROSENBLUM, a married man

            Acquired 05/23/2008

 

TAYLOR LANE WIDENING PROJECT

PROJECT NO.: 65-07-RD12

 

10.      Tract #3                                                            AMBER D. CRADDOCK and husband          AARON OWEN CRADDOCK

                                                                                    Acquired 11/13/2008

 

 d.        Routine bond satisfactions

 

 

            None.

 

e.         Liquor bond mortgages

 

 

            None.

 

17.       NON-ROSTER COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC.

 

 

18.       ADJOURN.