Revised: 05-06-03   (5:00 p.m.)

 

 

AGENDA FOR THE HUNTSVILLE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

TO BE HELD MAY 8, 2003 AT 6:00 P.M.

IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS

 

 

 

CALL TO ORDER.

 

1.         INVOCATION.

 

            Pastor Bill Mills

            The Worship Center

 

           

2.         PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.

 

 

3.         APPROVAL OF MINUTES

 

a.         Regular Meeting held April 24, 2003.

            (Minutes Received)

 

 

4.         RESOLUTIONS AND SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS.

 

a.         Mayor.

 

b.         Council.

 

1.         Adoption and Presentation.

 

2.         Adoption Only.

 

a.         Resolution recognizing Mr. Alvin Williams, President/CEO, Black America’s Political Action Committee as the guest speaker for the North Alabama

            African-American Chamber of Commerce 2003 Business Opportunity

            Expo & Job Fair to be held at the Von Braun Center,  May 15 and 16, 2003.  (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 on Resolution No. 03-335, to hear any objections to the abatement of public nuisance located at 1100 Oster Drive, NW. (Set April 24, 2003)  (Community Development)

 

b.         Public Hearings to be Set

 

1.         Resolution to declare 3301 Seventh Avenue a public nuisance and to set the date for a public hearing (May 22, 2003).  (Community Development)

 

 

2.         Resolution to set a public hearing for Paradise Hollow Carriage Service for two horse drawn carriages.  (May 22, 2003)  (Parking and Public Transit)

 

 

3.         Resolution to set a public hearing on the zoning a newly annexed land lying generally on the west side of James Road and along the west end of Deaton Road to Residence 2 District and to Residence 1-A District.  (June 12, 2003)  (Planning)

 

 

4.         Resolution to set a public hearing on the zoning of newly annexed land lying generally on the south side of U.S. Highway 72 West and west of Balch Road to Highway Business C-4 District.  (June 12, 2003)   (Planning)

 

 

5.         Resolution to set a public hearing on the zoning newly annexed land lying generally on the south side of Terry Drake Road and east of Old Big Cove Road to Residence 1-A District.  (June 12, 2003)  (Planning)

 

7.         COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS.

 

a.         Communications from the Public.

 

b.         Reports

 

 

 

 

 

 

8.         HUNTSVILLE UTILITIES ITEMS.

 

a.         Resolution authorizing the conversion of 3,026 feet on direct buried single-phase underground distribution system to a new conduit and cable system.  (Utilities: Electric)

 

 

b.         Resolution authorizing replacement of 1,900 feed of old underground cable and installation of 590 feet of additional underground cable serving the commercial area at University Drive and the Boardwalk.  (Utilities:  Electric)

 

 

c.         Resolution authorizing conversion of direct buried cable to cable in conduit in the Logan Drive area.  (Utilities:  Electric)

 

 

d.         Resolution authorizing the change out of four (4) 15kV capacitor trip breakers at Hazel Green Substation.  (Utilities:  Electric)

 

 

e.         Resolution authorizing the purchase of two (2) 46 kV circuit breakers at the Northwest Primary Substation.  (Utilities:  Electric)

 

 

f.          Resolution authorizing constructing 5,915 feet of overhead distribution system to provide feeder routes for the new Old Railroad Bed Substation.  (Routes will tie Nick Davis 224 and Walnut 214) (Utilities:  Electric)

 

 

g.         Resolution authorizing the Rebuild/Relocation of overhead and underground transmission and distribution lines to clear the Chaney Thompson Road widening project.  (Utilities:  Electric)

 

 

h.         Resolution authorizing purchase of a new IVR, installation, and programming.  (Utilities:  Electric)

 

 

i.          Resolution authorizing the installation of approximately 3,750 feet of 8 inch welded steel gas main on the east and north side of Explorer Boulevard from Farrow Road to Jan Davis Drive.  Also the installation of 1,550 feet of 4 inch WS gas main along the east side of Jan Davis Drive and on the north side of Moquin Drive.  (Utilities:  Gas)

 

 

j.          Resolution authorizing the installation of 5,800 feet of 2 inch and 640 feet of 4 inch mains within the Providence subdivision location adjacent to Old Monrovia Road and Biltmore Drive.  (Utilities:  Gas)

 

9.         BOARD APPOINTMENTS.

 

a.         Board Appointments to be Voted on.

 

1.         Resolution to appoint Crawford Howard to the Bingo Review Committee for a term to expire April 8, 2005.  (Russell)

 

 

2.         Resolution to reappoint Ray White to the Bingo Review Committee for a term to expire April 8, 2005.  (Watson)

 

 

3.         Resolution to appoint Dr. Jim Richards to the Beautification Board for a partial term to expire February 10, 2005.  (Kling)

 

 

4.         Resolution to appoint Bernice Burnet to the Beautification Board for a  partial term to expire February 10, 2006.  (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.

           

            Councilman Kling

            Councilman Russell

            Councilman Showers

            Councilman Watson

            Councilwoman Moon

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

13.       UNFINISHED BUSINESS ITEMS FOR ACTION.

 

a.         Ordinance No. 03-340 concerning an ordinance, amending Ordinance No. 93-22 (Lodging Tax Ordinance.)  (Introduced April 24, 2003 Regular Council Meeting)  (Watson)

 

 

b.         Ordinance No. 03-242 concerning the reannexation of land lying generally on the east side of County Line Road and south of U.S. Highway 72 West.  (Introduced April 24, 2003 Regular Council Meeting)  (Planning)

 

14.       NEW BUSINESS ITEMS FOR INTRODUCTION.

 

 

a.         Introduction of an ordinance concerning the annexation of land lying generally on the east side County Line Road and south of U.S. Highway 72 West.  (Planning)

 

 

15.       NEW BUSINESS ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION OR ACTION.

 

a.         Ordinance to amend Budget Ordinance No. 02-721, adopted and approved on September 26, 2002 by making an appropriation of the Liquor and Lodging fund balance to the North Alabama Science Center/Sci-Quest Museum.   (Watson)  DELETED

 

 

b.         Resolution authorizing the acceptance of a grant from the Alabama Emergency Management Agency for Citizens Corps and Community Emergency Response Teams (CERT).  (Emergency Management)

 

 

c.         Ordinance declaring certain equipment surplus and to be sold at auction (GovDeals.com).  (Facilities Projects Management)

 

 

d.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Monaghan Construction for the Construction of Storage Buildings at various locations in Huntsville, Alabama.  (Facilities Projects Management)

 

 

e.         Ordinance to amend Budget Ordinance No. 02-721, adopted and approved on September 26, 2002, by reducing the authorized strength in Community Development.  (Finance)

 

 

f.          Resolution authorizing the acceptance of donation to the Administration, Green Team, in the amount of $25.00 from the Azalea Garden Club for beautification or educational projects; and $100.00 donation to Animal Services from Barbara Griffith and $70.00 donation from Parisian to be used as needed for the animals; and various cash donations totaling $1,450.00 to Parking and Public Transit from area businesses in support of Free Ride Days (May 15 & 16), and In-kind donations for Driver’s Appreciation Day (May 20).  (Finance)

 

 

g.         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)

 

 

h.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Wright Express Financial Services Corporation for Fuel Credit Card Services from the State of Alabama Contract T-045.  (Finance)

 

 

i.          Resolution authorizing condemnation of sanitary sewer easements and temporary construction easements along and under parcels of land for the Industrial Drive Sewer Project.  (City Attorney)

 

 

j.          Resolution authorizing condemnation of property for expansion of Research Park West for Seven Stars Enterprises.  (City Attorney)

 

 

k.         Resolution authorizing condemnation of right of way along and under parcels of land for Farrow Road Improvements.  (City Attorney)

 

 

l.          Resolution authorizing the Clerk-Treasurer to invoke subdivision letter of credit for Southeast Church of the Nazarene.  (City Attorney)

 

 

m.        Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Release and Assignment to Great American Insurance Company.  (City Attorney)

 

 

n.         Resolution authorizing the Clerk-Treasurer to invoke subdivision sidewalk letter of credit for Piedmont Par III.  (City Attorney)

 

 

o.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract between the City of Huntsville and Barbet Development Corporation for the purchase of property.  (City Attorney)

 

 

p.         Resolution proclaiming May 12 – 16, 2003, as Public Transit Week to promote public transportation benefits and honor Public Transportation and Staff.  (Parking & Public Transit)

 

 

q.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with G. W. Jones & Sons Consulting Engineers, Inc. for Engineering Design Services for Chelsea Industrial Park, Phase IV, Project #65-03-SP04.  (Engineering)

 

 

r.          Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Renewal Agreement with Louis Fleming for the Lease of Farm Land in Chelsea Industrial Park.  (Engineering)

 

 

s.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Renewal Agreement with Roger Martin Farms for the Lease of Farm Land in Cummings Research Park.  (Engineering)

 

 

t.          Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Renewal Agreement with McDonald Farms for the Lease of Farm Land in Cummings Research Park.  (Engineering)

 

 

u.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Renewal Agreement with Sam J. Darwin for the Lease of Farm Land in North Huntsville Industrial Park.  (Engineering)

 

 

v.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Tetra Tech, Inc. for Construction Administration Services for Hobbs Island Road Pump Stations A and B, Project #65-00-SM01.  (Engineering)

 

 

 

 

 

w.        Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement for Engineering Design Services with G. W. Jones & Sons Consulting Engineers, Inc. for Old Monrovia Road from King Road to Indian Creek Road, Project #65-03-RD05.  (Engineering)

 

 

x.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Civil Solutions, LL.P. for Engineering Design Services for Medaris Road Improvements, Project #STPHS-4500( )REF#1247, PH-IV Additional.  (Engineering)

 

 

y.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Tetra Tech, Inc. for Engineering Services for Knox Creek Sanitary Sewer Study, Project #65-03-SS17.  (Engineering)

 

 

z.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with McDonald Bros. Construction, Inc. for Big Cove Creek Greenway, Phase III, Project #STPTE-TE01(907).  (Engineering)

 

 

aa.       Resolution authorizing the reappointment of Sybil Denise Cleveland as full-time Municipal Court Judge.  (Council)

 

 

bb.       Ordinance to amend Budget Ordinance No. 02-721, to appropriate $200,000 to the North Alabama Science Center.  (Watson)

 

 

cc.       Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agency Appropriation Agreement with North Alabama Science Center, Inc.  (Watson)

 

 

dd.       Resolution authorizing City Attorney to initiate litigation against CIS Enterprises, Inc. d/b/a Floor Fashions, to collect all monies due and owing to the City of Huntsville.  (City Attorney)

 

 

ee.       Resolution authorizing City Attorney to initiate litigation against Ceramic Harmony International d/b/a Ceramic Harmony International, to collect all monies due and owing to the City of Huntsville.  (City Attorney)

 

 

ff.         Resolution authorizing City Attorney to initiate litigation against Security First, Inc. d/b/a Security First, Inc., to collect all monies due and owing to the City of Huntsville.   (City Attorney)

 

16.       LEGAL DEPARTMENT ITEMS/TRANSACTIONS.

 

a.         Vacation of Easements

 

1.         Ordinance to vacate two 5-foot utility and drainage easements, Lots 5 & 6,

Block A., Longwood Addition, Plat Book 1, Page 190.  (St. Mark’s Evangelical Lutheran Church).

 

b.         Vacation of rights-of-way

 

 

            None

 

c.         Deeds for acceptance

 

           

            None

 

d.         Routine bond satisfactions

 

 

            None

 

e.         Liquor bond mortgages

 

 

            None

 

17.       NON-ROSTER COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC.

 

 

18.       ADJOURN.