Revised: 07-09-03  (4:30 p.m.)

 

 

AGENDA FOR THE HUNTSVILLE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

TO BE HELD JULY  10,  2003 AT 6:00 P.M.

IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS

 

 

 

CALL TO ORDER.

 

1.         INVOCATION.

 

            Councilman Glenn R. Watson

           

2.         PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.

 

 

3.         APPROVAL OF MINUTES

 

a.         Regular Meeting held June 26, 2003.

            (Minutes Received)

 

4.         RESOLUTIONS AND SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS.

 

a.         Mayor.

 

b.         Council.

 

1.         Adoption and Presentation.

 

2.         Adoption Only.

 

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 Ordinance No. 03-490, concerning the zoning of newly annexed land lying generally on the east side of County Line Road and south of U.S. Highway 72 West to Highway Business C-4 District.  (Set June 12, 2003)  (Planning)

 

 

2.         Public hearing on Ordinance No. 03-492, concerning the zoning of newly annexed land lying generally on the south side of U.S. Highway 72 West and on the west side of County Line Road to Highway Business C-4 District.

(Set June 12, 2003)  (Planning)

 

 

3.         Public hearing on Ordinance No. 03-494, concerning the zoning of newly annexed land lying generally on the east side of Mohawk Road and north of Olmstead Road to Residence 1-B District. (Set June 12, 20003)  (Planning)

 

 

4.         Public hearing on Ordinance No. 03-496, concerning the zoning of newly annexed land lying generally on the south side of U.S. Highway 72 West and on the east side of County Line Road to Highway Business C-4 District.

(Set June 12, 2003)   (Planning)

 

 

5.         Public Hearing on a resolution authorizing the City Clerk Treasurer to assess the costs of cleanup and removal at 3301 Seventh Ave., SW.  (Community Development)

 

 

6.         Public Hearing on a resolution authorizing the City Clerk Treasurer to assess the cost of boarding and securing against certain properties.  (Community Development)

 

 

7.         Public Hearing on a resolution authorizing the City Clerk Treasurer to assess the

cost of a public nuisance against certain properties.  (Community Development)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

b.         Public Hearings to be Set

 

1.            Resolution to set a public hearing on the zoning of newly annexed land lying generally north of University Drive and west of the Boardwalk to Light Industry District.  (August 14, 2003)  (Planning)

 

 

2.            Resolution to set a public hearing on the zoning of newly annexed land lying generally on the north side of U.S. Highway 72 West and on the east side of Old Railroad Bed Road to Highway Business C-4 District.  (August 14, 2003)  (Planning)

 

 

3.            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 east of County Line Road to Highway Business C-4 District.  (August 14, 2003)  (Planning)

 

 

4.            Resolution to set a public hearing on the zoning of newly annexed lands lying generally on the east side of County Line Road and south of U.S. Highway 72 West to Highway Business C-4 District. (August 14, 2003)   (Planning)

 

 

5.            Resolution to set a public hearing on an ordinance to amend the Zoning Ordinance concerning the on premises sale of alcoholic beverages. 

(August 14, 2003  (Planning)

 

7.         COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS.

 

a.         Communications from the Public.

 

b.         Reports

 

8.         HUNTSVILLE UTILITIES ITEMS.

 

a.            Resolution authorizing Huntsville Utilities to purchase 7.815 acres for a future substation site.  (Utilities: Electric)

 

 

b.            Resolution authorizing Huntsville Utilities to relocate the Central Substation to a site along St. Claire to clear the way for a proposed road.  (Utilities: Electric)

 

 

c.            Resolution authorizing contract labor & materials for site improvements, substation pad construction & perimeter fencing at the new Maysville Rd. Substation site.  (Utilities: Electric)

 

 

d.            Resolution authorizing contract services for the construction of a new 6-bay 161kV-12Kv distribution substation site & perimeter fencing.  (Utilities: Electric)

 

 

e.            Resolution authorizing the rebuild of 4,269' of overhead distribution system and reinstallation of 1,286' of underground distribution system due to COH Old Monrovia Rd. Project.  (Utilities: Electric)

 

 

f.            Resolution authorizing the installation of 18" water mains in the Hampton Cove area.  (Utilities: Water)

 

 

g.            Resolution authorizing the installation of 2,700' of 12" and 800' of 8" ductile iron water mains along the proposed Explorer Blvd. Ext. and Ranger Cir. to the new Huntsville High School site.  (Utilities: Water)

 

 

h.            Resolution authorizing the replacement of IBM 6262 mainframe printers.  (Utilities: Water)

 

 

i.            Resolution authorizing the installation of 4,225' of 6" welded steel main on Old Monrovia Rd. to allow for the COH Road Project.  (Utilities: Gas)

 

9.         BOARD APPOINTMENTS.

 

a.         Board Appointments to be Voted on.

 

1.         Resolution to appoint Steve Weeks to the Housing Board of Adjustments and Appeals for a partial term to expire August 22, 2004.  (Kling)

 

 

2.         Resolution to appoint Ernest A. Edwards for appointment to the Housing Board of Adjustments and Appeals for a partial term to expire August 22, 2005.  (Showers)

 

 

3.         Resolution to reappoint Jean Wessel-Templeton to the Health Care Authority for a term to expire August 3, 2009.  (Watson)

 

 

 

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, 03-555, to amend Budget Ordinance No. 02-721, adopted and approved on September 26, 2002 for the purpose of updating the financial reporting model.  (Introduced June 26, 2003 Regular Council Meeting)  (Finance)

 

 

b.            Ordinance No. 03-556, to amend the Code of Ordinances to allow the proceeds from the city's liquor tax to be accounted for within a special account of the General Fund, with no change to the purposes for which the proceeds must be spent.  (Introduced June 26, 2003 Regular Council Meeting)  (Finance)

 

 

c.            Ordinance No. 03-557, to amend the Code of Ordinances to (1) allow the proceeds from the city's lodging tax to be accounted for within a special account of the General Fund, with no change to the purposes for which the proceeds must be spent, and (2) change the period of time for which rooms may be rented and not be subject to the lodging tax, consistent with state law.  (Introduced June 26, 2003 Regular Council Meeting)  (Finance)

 

 

d.            Ordinance No. 03-558, to amend the Code of Ordinances to allow the proceeds from the city's court costs that are earmarked for operation and maintenance of a municipal corrections facility to be accounted for within a special account of the General Fund, versus a special Corrections Fund. (Introduced June 26, 2003 Regular Council Meeting)  (Finance)

 

 

e.      Ordinance No. 03-554 to amend Section 10.7 (Sick Leave) of Ordinance

            No. 90-152 (Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual) adopted and approved on May 10, 1990.  (Watson)

 

14.       NEW BUSINESS ITEMS FOR INTRODUCTION.

 

a.            Introduction of an ordinance concerning the annexation of land lying generally along Ada Drive, south of Miller Lane and west of James Road.  (Planning)

 

15.       NEW BUSINESS ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION OR ACTION.

 

a.            Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement between the City of Huntsville and McQuinn & Estep Construction Company, Inc., for the construction of the North Maintenance Facility Buildings #1 & 2 for Public Works and Landscape Management.  (Facilities Maintenance)

 

 

b.            Request for authorization to advertise and fill budgeted vacant Water Pollution Control Operator vacancies at higher than minimum.  (Water Pollution Control)

 

 

c.            Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Schneider Historic Preservation, LLC to develop guidelines for Huntsville’s Historic Districts.  (Inspection)

 

 

d.            Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the Alabama Historical Commission for acceptance of a grant for development of design guidelines for Huntsville’s Historic Districts.  (Inspection)

 

 

e.            Resolution authorizing the mayor to enter into an agreement with Richard P. Kramer for consulting services. (Urban Development)

 

 

f.            Resolution of intent to seek reimbursement for expenses incurred in connection with TIF District 3 from bonds to be issued in the near future.  (Finance)

 

 

g.            Resolution authorizing the acceptance of donation to Animal Services in the amount of $80.00 from Madison Golf Center; $50.00 from Prudential Securities; and $59.00 from TLC for animal care.  (Finance)

 

 

h.            Ordinance to amend Budget Ordinance No. 02-721, adopted and approved on September 26, 2002, by changing appropriated funding and the authorized personnel strength within various departments.  (Finance)

i.            Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement between the City of Huntsville and Huntsville Housing Developments, Inc. to provide HOME funds. (Community Development)

 

 

j.            Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement between the City of Huntsville and CASA. (Community Development)

 

 

k.            Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement between the City of Huntsville and the Huntsville Child Care. (Community Development)   

 

 

l.            Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Interfaith Mission Service. (Community Development)

 

 

m.            Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement between the City of Huntsville and the Huntsville Madison County Senior Center. (Community Development)

 

 

n.            Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement between the City of Huntsville and the Terry Heights and Hillendale Organization, Inc. (Community Development)

 

 

o.            Resolution authorizing the Mayor to submit an Application to the U. S. Dept. of HUD for a One Year Shelter Plus Care Renewal Grant with the Huntsville Madison County Mental Health Board. (Community Development)

 

 

p.            Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Insituform Technologies, Inc.  for Pipe Bursting at Various Locations, Project #65-03-SP09.  (Engineering)

 

 

q.            Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Miller & Miller, Inc. for Lily Flagg Bridge Improvements, Project #65-03-BR04.  (Engineering)

 

 

r.            Resolution authorizing the Mayor to modify the agreement with Civil Solutions, L.L.P. for Preliminary Engineering  Services for Farrow Road Improvements, Project #65-03-RD07, by Modification No. 2.  (Engineering)

 

 

s.            Resolution authorizing the Mayor to modify the agreement with Civil Solutions, L.L.P. for Preliminary Engineering Services for Explorer Boulevard Extension, Project #65-03-RD04, by Modification No. 1.  (Engineering)

 

 

t.            Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with HP Huntsville, L.L.C. for Stormwater Detention Facility Maintenance.  (Engineering)

 

 

u.            Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with APAC-Alabama, Inc., Ashburn & Gray Division, for Jack Coleman/College Park Drainage Improvements, Project #65-02-DM61, by Change Order No. 2.  (Engineering)

 

 

v.            Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with APAC-Alabama, Inc., Ashburn & Gray Division,  for Aldridge Creek Sanitary Sewer Outfall Relocation at Wallwood, Project #65-03-SS02, by Change Order No. 1.  (Engineering)

 

 

w.            Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with APAC-Southeast, Inc. for Old Monrovia Road Improvements (from King Road to Indian Creek Road), Project #65-03-RD05.  (Engineering)

 

 

x.            Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Cost Reimbursement Agreement for $8000 with the North Alabama Highway Safety Office for overtime costs of officers performing traffic enforcement duties.  (Police)

 

16.    LEGAL DEPARTMENT ITEMS/TRANSACTIONS.

 

a.            Vacation of Easements

 

1.            Ordinance authorizing the vacation of a 10-foot utility and drainage easement along Lots 1 & 2, Resubdivision of Brazelton Plaza, Plat Book 33, Page 99 (4420 University Drive).

 

 

2.            Ordinance authorizing the vacation of a 10-foot utility and drainage easement between Lots 37 & 38, Tammarack Links 12th Addition, Plat Book 33, Page 45 (Hampton Cove Way).

 

 

 

 

 

b.            Vacation of rights-of-way

 

            None

 

c.         Deeds for acceptance

 

CHANEY THOMPSON ROAD PROJECT

PROJECT NO. N/A

 

1.         City Board of Ed. Parcel             The Huntsville City Board of Education,

                                                                        A political subdivision of the State of

                                                                        Alabama

Acquired 05/02/03

 

UNIVERSITY DRIVE PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE PROJECT

PROJECT NO. 65-02-BR01

 

2.         Parcel No. 3                                       The Huntsville City Board of Education,

                                                                        A political subdivision of the State of

                                                                        Alabama

                                                                        Acquired 05/02/03

 

Dallas & Meridian Street Walkway & Greenway Project

PROJECT NO. N/A

 

3.         Rising Star Lodge Tract               Smith Grand Council & Its Auxiliary of

                                                                        Scottish Rite Organization, an Alabama

                                                                        Non-profit association, a/k/a Rising Star

                                                                        Lodge #15 of The Scottish Rites Masons,

                                                                        By and through its Trustees, Malcolm

                                                                        Thomas, Charles Briggins, Jerry Patton,

                                                                        Bertha Watts, and Dorothy Dillard

                                                                        Acquired 03/03/03

                                                           

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BOB WALLACE & LEHMAN FERRY ROAD

INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT NO. N/A

 

4.         N/A                                                      Guy J. Spencer, Jr., a married man

                                                                        Acquired 01/20/03

 

HIGHWAY 72 WATER LINE EXTENSION

PROJECT NO. N/A

 

5.         N/A                                                      Thomas Brown and wife,

                                                                        Joann Brown

                                                                        Acquired 04/07/03

 

6.         Parcel "D"            Campbell & Sons Oil Co., Inc.,

a Corporation

                                                Acquired 06/12/03

 

INDUSTRIAL SEWER PROJECT

PROJECT NO. 65-02-SS17

 

7.         Parcel No. 6                                       Georgia Crown Distributing Co., a

                                                                        Corporation

                                                                        Acquired 04/29/03

 

RANDOLPH AVENUE PROJECT

PROJECT NO. 65-01-TI06

 

8.        Parcel No. 1            Mary Medearis Burgess Lee, a

single woman

                                                                        Acquired 06/03/03

 

9.       Tract No. 1            Mary Medearis Burgess Lee, a

single woman

Acquired 06/03/03

 

FARROW ROAD PROJECT

PROJECT NO. N/A

 

10.        Parcel No. 1                           Sidney R. White and wife,

            U & D Easement                              Judith B. White

Acquired 05/20/03

 

11.       Parcel No. 1                                       Sidney R. White and wife,

            ROW Easement                              Judith B. White

Acquired 05/20/03

 

12.       Parcel No. 1-A                                   Sidney R. White and wife,

            U & D Easement                              Judith B. White

Acquired 06/16/03

 

 

13.        Parcel No. 6                                       Albert Z. Whitaker, a widower

Acquired 06/05/03

 

ALDRIDGE CREEK CHANNELIZATION

PROJECT NO. 65-03-SS08

 

14.       Parcel No. 1 &  2                               Valley Hill Country Club, a corporation

                                                                        Acquired 06/10/03

 

ALDRIDGE CREEK CHANNELIZATION

PROJECT NO. 65-03-BR04

 

15.       Parcel No. 1-4                                   Valley Head Country Club, a corporation

                                                                        Acquired 06/10/03

 

 

d.            Routine bond satisfactions

 

            None

 

 

e.         Liquor bond mortgages

 

            None

 

17.       NON-ROSTER COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC.

 

 

18.       ADJOURN.