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.