Revised: 12-14-09   (4:00 p.m.)

 

 

AGENDA FOR THE HUNTSVILLE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

TO BE HELD DECEMBER 17, 2009 AT 6:00 P.M.

IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS

 

 

 

CALL TO ORDER.

 

1.   INVOCATION.

 

      Dr. Richard Showers, Sr.

      Council President Pro Tem, District One     

 

2.   PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.

 

 

3.   APPROVAL OF MINUTES

 

a.    Regular Meeting held December 3, 2009.

(Minutes Received)

     

                                                                     

4.   RESOLUTIONS AND SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS.

 

a.    Mayor.

 

            b.   Council.

 

1.    Adoption and Presentation.

           

 

a.    Resolution recognizing the City of Huntsville’s  Metro 8 & under Football Team.  (Showers)

 

b.    Resolution recognizing the Pop Warner Middle Schools City League.  (Russell)

 

           

 

 

 

 

 

2.    Adoption Only.

     

a.    Resolution No. 09-1136, congratulating Mary Lou Davis, Vice-President – Wealth Management and Financial Advisor upon her retirement from Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC effective December 30, 2009.  (Kling)

 

                  c.   Other Special Recognitions.

           

                  d.   Announcements.

                       

                        Presentation and expressions of appreciation by students of the Rolling                                        Hills Elementary and Morris Elementary schools Circle Project.  (Showers)

 

      5.   BUSINESS WITH OUTSIDE LEGAL REPRESENTATION.

 

      6.   PUBLIC HEARINGS.

 

a.    Public hearings to be held.

 

1.          Public hearing on Ordinance No. 09-1037, concerning the zoning of newly annexed land lying on the north side of Winchester          Road and west of Shields Road to Neighborhood Business C-1            District.  (Set November 5, 2009 Regular Council Meeting)           (Planning)

 

 

2.          Public hearing on Ordinance No. 09-1039, concerning the rezoning           of land lying on the south side of Harbin Road and east of Wall   Triana Highway from Residence 1-B District to Residence 2          District.  (Set November 5, 2009 Regular Council Meeting)           (Planning)

 

 

3.          Public hearing on Ordinance No. 09-1041, concerning the zoning of newly annexed land lying on the east side of Old Big Cove Road          and south Terry Drake Road to Residence 1-A District.                      (Set November 5, 2009 Regular Council Meeting)   (Planning)

           

           

4.          Public  hearing on Ordinance No. 09-1043, concerning the zoning             of newly annexed land lying on the west side of Taylor Road and north and Saddle Ridge Drive to Residence 1-B District.                                 (Set November 5, 2009 Regular Council Meeting)  (Planning)

 

 

5.          Public hearing on Ordinance No. 09-1045, concerning the zoning of newly annexed land lying on the west side of Old Big Cove Road         and north of Cecil Ashburn Drive to Residence 1-A District.  (Set        November 5, 2009 Regular Council Meeting)  (Planning)

 

 

6.          Public hearing on Ordinance No. 09-1047, concerning the zoning of newly annexed lying on the east side of Wade Road and south of        Taylor Lane to Residence 1-B District. (Set November 5, 2009       Regular Council Meeting)  (Planning)

 

 

7.          Public hearing on Ordinance No. 09-1049, concerning the zoning of newly annexed land lying on the east side of Little Cove Road   and     south of McMullen Lane to Residence 1-B District.                       (Set November 5, 2009 Regular Council Meeting)  Planning)

 

 

8.          Public hearing on Ordinance No. 09-1051, on  an amendment to    the Zoning Ordinance ARTICLE 16 – RESIDENCE 1-C DISTRICT     REGULATIONS to increase the maximum total building area from           thirty-five percent (35%) to forty percent (40%). (Set November 5,          2009 Regular Council Meeting)  (Planning)

 

 

9.          Public hearing on Ordinance No. 09-1053, amending            Articles 10,    13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 23, 24, 25, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45,       46,       50, 51, 52, 60, 61, 64, 66, and 81, in the City of Huntsville      Zoning Ordinance to refer to various zoning districts for clarification         regarding regulations; and amending ARTICLE 44 – COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIAL PARK DISTRICT REGULATIONS to             change the landscaping requirements to more closely match the       requirements of similar zoning districts in the Zoning Ordinance.                         (Set November 5, 2009 Regular Council Meeting)  (Planning)

 

 

10.       Public hearing on a Resolution authorizing the City Clerk Treasurer           to assess the cost of boarding and securing against certain properties.  (Community Development)

 

 

11.       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

 

1.    Resolution to set a public hearing on an ordinance zoning newly annexed land lying on the north side of Billy Lee Road and east of Old Big Cove Road to Residence 1-A District.  (January 28, 2010 Regular Council)  (Planning)

 

 

2.    Resolution to set a public hearing on an ordinance rezoning land lying on the east side of Branscomb Road, south of Valade Circle and north of Hobbs Road from Residence 1-B District to Residence 2 District.  (January 28, 2010 Regular Council Meeting)  (Planning)

 

            7.   COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS.

 

            a.   Communications from the Public.

 

            b.   Reports

     

            8.   HUNTSVILLE UTILITIES ITEMS.

 

a.    Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Agreement with TVA allowing Huntsville Utilities to participate in the Commercial Energy Efficiency Advice and Incentive Pilot.  (Utilities:  Electric)

 

      9.   BOARD APPOINTMENTS.

 

a.    Board Appointments to be Voted on.

 

1.    Resolution to reappoint Mr. Freeman Holifield to the Solid Waste Disposal Authority, Fifth Director, for a term to expire January 1, 2014.  (Showers)      

           

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

            "Motion directing the Planning Department staff to submit to the Planning            Commission an amendment to the (newly passed) Correctional Zoning          Ordinance which would delete INDUSTRIAL PARK DISTRICT" as a classification      for correctional facilities.”

 

            Councilman Culver

            Councilman Showers

            Councilman Russell

 

  13.     UNFINISHED BUSINESS ITEMS FOR ACTION.

 

a.            Ordinance No. 09-815, to amend ARTICLE 73 –           SUPPLEMENTAL       REGULATIONS, to add new Section 73.22 –     Correctional Facilities; and to amend Article 40 – Light Industry,        Article 41- Heavy Industry, Article 42 – Planned Industrial Park,         Article 44 – Commercial Industrial Park and Article 46 – Industrial   Park to add Correctional Facilities  as an allowed use         in the City of             Huntsville Zoning Ordinance.  (Introduced  September 10, 2009       Regular Council Meeting)  (Postponed October 22, 2009 to          December 3, 2009 Regular Council)  (Postponed December 3,       2009 Regular Council Meeting to December 17, 2009 Regular       Council Meeting)    (Planning)

 

 

b.            Ordinance No. 09-1138 of an amendment to Ordinance No. 04-315,           as amended (the Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual) to    provide for a retirement incentive program.  (Introduced          December 3, 2009 Regular Council Meeting) (Administration)

 

 

c.          Resolution No. 09-1168 authorizing Modification No. 1 to      "Standard Agreement for Professional Architectural Services         for the City of Huntsville and Bill Peters Architects" as      approved by Resolution No. 08-95 on January 24, 2008 for Construction of Garage D and Associated Development.  (Postponed December 3,       2009 Regular Council Meeting to December 17, 2009 Regular         Council Meeting)   (Parking and Public Transit)

 

  14.        NEW BUSINESS ITEMS FOR INTRODUCTION.

 

a.       Introduction of an Ordinance amending Chapter 8, Article, I of the   Code of Ordinances to include Private Correctional Facilities.     (Police)

 

  15.        NEW BUSINESS ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION OR ACTION.

 

a.    Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the U.S. Marshal Service to accept overtime funding to support the Regional Fugitive Act.  (Police)

 

 

b.    Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the U.S. Marshals Service to obligate funding for purchase of vehicle for local agency investigator.  (Police)

 

 

c.    Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the U.S. Marshals Service for reimbursement of fuel and equipment cost in the amount of $11,000.00.  (Police)

 

 

d.    Resolution authorizing the acceptance of a revised grant from the Alabama Department of Homeland Security.  (Emergency Management)

 

 

e.    Resolution authorizing eminent domain proceedings to acquire several rights of way, permanent, exclusive utility and drainage easements, and temporary construction easements on, over and upon certain parcels of land for the Governor’s Drive Widening Project.  (65-06-DR05).  (City Attorney)

 

 

f.     Resolution authorizing the Clerk Treasurer to invoke First American Bank letter of credit no. 2160 for The Willows Phase 1 at River Landing Subdivision.  (City Attorney)

 

 

g.    Resolution authorizing the Clerk Treasurer to invoke RBS Bank letter of credit no. SB004065 for Nandina at Lake Forest Subdivision. (City Attorney)

 

 

h.    Resolution authorizing the Clerk Treasurer to invoke RBS Bank letter of credit no. SB004066 for Forest Meadow, Phase I at Lake Forest Subdivision.  (City Attorney)

 

 

i.      Resolution authorizing the Clerk Treasurer to invoke RBS Bank letter of credit no. SB004067 for Holly Park Phase I at Lake Forest Subdivision.  (City Attorney)

 

 

j.      Resolution authorizing the Clerk Treasurer to invoke CB&S Bank letter of credit no. 555470 for Constellation Subdivision.  (City Attorney)

 

 

k.    Resolution authorizing the City Attorney to settle the claim of Laffarow M. Kennemore, FY09-155.  (City Attorney)

 

 

l.      Resolution authorizing the City Attorney to settle the Worker’s Compensation Claim of George Swindle, Case No. CV06-2290KKH.  (City Attorney)

 

 

m.  Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Real Estate Purchase Agreement between Ronald P. Reed and Wilma E. Reed and the City of Huntsville.  (City Attorney)

 

 

n.    Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a real estate purchase option agreement among the Industrial Development Board of the City of Huntsville, Sewell Family Limited Partnership and Sewell Land Company LTD.  (City Attorney)

 

 

o.    Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Motorola, Inc. for FSA4000 Fire Station Alerting System.  (Fire & Rescue)

 

 

p.    Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with the Huntsville Madison County 911 Center regarding the purchase of hardware and software for a fire station alerting system.  (Fire & Rescue)

 

 

q.    Resolution authorizing the Mayor to apply for a grant with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) regarding the FY 2009 SAFER (Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response.  (Fire)

 

 

r.     Request for authorization to advertise and fill fire-fighter positions.  (Fire)

 

 

s.    Ordinance to amend Budget Ordinance No. 09-826, by changing the authorized personnel strength within the various departments. (Finance)

 

 

t.      Ordinance to amend Budget Ordinance No. 09-826, by changing appropriated funding within various departments and funds.  (Finance)

 

 

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

 

 

v.    Ordinance authorizing the issuance of one $30,000,000 General Obligation Warrant Series 2009-C, to provide temporary financing of certain capital improvement projects. (Finance)

 

 

w.   Resolution to amend agreement with Jamette Fluker -3607 Grizzard Road, Huntsville, Alabama, 35810 for refinancing.  (Community Development)

 

 

x.     Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Goodwyn, Mills and Cawood, Inc. for Engineering Services for Old Big Cove Road/ U. S. Highway 431 Intersection-West Side, Project No. 65-10-RD02.  (Engineering)

 

 

y.    Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with Miller & Miller, Inc. for Jones  Farm Tributary 12 Improvements, Project No. 65-06-DR07, by Change Order No. 1.  (Engineering)          

                                                                                                                      

 

z.    Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with RAST Construction, Inc. for  Western Area Interceptor, Phase III, Project No. 65-08-SS13, by Change Order No. 1.  (Engineering)

                                                                                                                                      

aa. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with APAC-MidSouth, Inc. for Clinton Ramp Improvements, Project No. 65-08-TI04, by Change Order No. 1.  (Engineering)

 

 

bb. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the low bidder, Reed Contracting Services, Inc. for Periodic Bid for Asphalt Projects, Project No. 65-10-SP04.  (Public Works)

 

 

cc.  Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract between the City of Huntsville and the Metro-Kiwanis foundation regarding the “Everybody Can Play” playground at Brahan Spring Park.  (Recreation)

 

 

dd. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement between the City of Huntsville and Goodwyn, Mills and Cawood Inc., for Professional Consulting Services for the Rotary Plaza at 798 Monroe Street.  (Facilities Projects Management)

 

ee. Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to enter an agreement between the City of Huntsville and SKT Architects, PC for Architectural Design Services for the Fleet Management Building Roof and Insulation Replacement Project.  (Facilities Projects)

 

 

ff.    Ordinance amending Section 2-1422 of the Code of Ordinances relating to the Burritt Memorial Committee.  (Administration)

 

 

gg. Resolution authorizing the General Services Department to make application for a variance with the Board of Zoning Adjustment for an accessory ground sign at the City Administration Building located at 308 Fountain Circle.  (Kling)

 

 

hh.    Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into Amendment #4 to the 800 MHz Frequency Reconfiguration Agreement between the City of Huntsville, Southern Communications, Inc. d/b/a SouthernLinc Wireless and Nextel South Corporation.  (ITS)

 

                       

                        ii.         Ordinance declaring a certain parcel of land as surplus and no                                            longer needed for municipal purpose.  (City Attorney)

  16.     LEGAL DEPARTMENT ITEMS/TRANSACTIONS.

 

a.         Vacation of Easements

 

1.    Ordinance authorizing the vacation of a portion of a 15-foot easement, Lot 2, Block 7, Fox Run, 4th Addition, Plat Book 9, Page 34. (1215 Siniard Drive: Scott)

 

                                    2.         Ordinance authorizing the vacation of an easement for                                              Alderbrook Subdivision.  (Alderbrook Homeowners                                                     Association)

 

b.         Vacation of rights-of-way

                       

 

                                    None.

                                   

                        c.         Deeds for acceptance

 

                                                           

KNOX CREEK SEWER PHASE IV

PROJECT NO.: 65-04-SM04

 

  1. Parcel No. “D”                                     ROGER EUGENE MARTIN, a married man

            Grant of U & D and                             Acquired 10/05/09

            Temporary Construction Easement  

 

  1. Parcel No. “F”                                                 ROGER EUGENE MARTIN, a married man

            Sanitary Sewer Easement & TCE                  Acquired 10/05/09

 

  1. Parcel No. “G”                                                            ROGER EUGENE MARTIN, a married man

            Grant of U & D and                                         Acquired 10/05/09

            Temporary Construction Easement  

 

  1.  Parcel No. “H”                                                ROGER EUGENE MARTIN, a married man

             Grant of U & D and                                        Acquired 10/05/09

             Temporary Construction Easement              Acquired

 

 

BALCH ROAD IMPROVEMENTS

PROJECT NO.: 65-04-RD03

 

  1. Tract 5                                                             ELBERT RUDDER, an unmarried man

                                                                                    Acquired 09/30/2009

 

 

 

 

 

GOVERNOR’S DRIVE PHASE II

PROJECT NO.: 65-06-RD04

 

     6.                                                                            MARY GOODHUE, a widow

                                                                                    Acquired 01/19/09

 

 

DALLAS BRANCH FLOOD MITIGATION PROJECT

PROJECT NO.: 65-06-DR06

 

     7.                                                                            DALLAS HUNT, L.L.C.

                                                                                    Acquired 07/13/2009

 

 

CLINTON AVENUE RAMP IMPROVEMENTS

 

     8.    Quitclaim Deed                                               GERALDINE MCCLAIN, AS TRUSTEE OF             THE TRUST U/W OF EUGENE M. MCLAIN        F/B/O GERALDINE MCLAIN

                                                                                    Acquired 07/08/2009

 

 

FOXCROFT TERRACE DRAINAGE PROJECT

PROJECT NO.: 65-10-DM03

 

    9.   Grant of U & D Easement                    JAK R. LINKEL and wife, JENNIFER A. LINKEL

                                                                        Acquired 12/02/2009

 

 

WESTERN AREA INTERCEPTOR SEWER EXTENSION

PROJECT NO.: 65-07-SS07

 

 10.   Sanitary Sewer Easement                                 JUANITA HARDIMAN, a widowed woman,

and TCE                                                          RANDAL G. MARTIN, a married man, and JUDY TOLES, a married woman

                                                                                    Acquired 11/11/2009

 

 

RENAISSANCE 2 SUBDIVISION

11. U & D Easement        Jeff Benton Development, Inc., and

                                                                        Jeff Benton Homes, Inc.

                                                                        Acquired 11/25/2009

 

d.         Routine bond satisfactions

                                   

 

                                    None.

 

 

 

 

e.         Liquor bond mortgages

                                   

 

                                    None.

 

      17.       NON-ROSTER COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC.

 

 

       18.            ADJOURN.