Revised: 10-07-03   (2:00 p.m.)

 

AGENDA FOR THE HUNTSVILLE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

TO BE HELD OCTOBER 9, 2003 AT 6:00 P.M.

IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS

 

 

 

CALL TO ORDER.

 

1.         INVOCATION.

 

            Dr. Walter Nunn

            Lakewood Baptist Church           

                 

 

2.         PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.

 

 

3.         APPROVAL OF MINUTES

 

a.         Regular Meeting held September 25, 2003

            (Minutes Received)

 

b.         Special Session held September 30, 2003

            (Minutes Received)

 

 

4.         RESOLUTIONS AND SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS.

 

a.         Mayor.

 

b.         Council.

 

1.         Adoption and Presentation.

 

2.         Adoption Only.

 

1.         Resolution in recognition of the inauguration of “Ashley & Taylor” Publishing Company, Schranda Renae Murchison, author, CEO and owner, First Missionary Baptist Church, October 18, 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 Ordinance No. 03-720, to rezone lands lying along Pulaski Pike, Bob Wade Lane and Northern Bypass to Planned Industrial, Industrial Park, Highway Business C-4, Commercial Industrial Park, and Residence 2-A districts. (Set August 28, 2003 Regular Council Meeting)  (Planning)

 

 

2.         Public hearing on Resolution No. 03-813, to declare 2604 Sixth Avenue, a public nuisance and to set the date for a public hearing.  (Set September 25, 2003 Regular Council Meeting).  (Community Development)

 

 

3.         Public hearing on Resolution No. 03-814, for consideration of issuance of taxicab license to Wendy Pemberton, d/b/a A Ride In Style Limousine Service.  (Set September 25, 2003 Regular Council Meeting)  (Parking and Public Transportation)

 

 

4.         Public Hearing on a Resolution authorizing the City Clerk Treasurer to assess the cost of abating a public nuisance against certain properties.  (Community Development)

 

 

5.         Public Hearing to hear any objections to the abatement of public nuisance located at 2604 Sixth Avenue, SW.  (Community Development)

 

 

6.         Public Hearing on a Resolution authorizing the demolition of an unsafe building constituting a public nuisance located at 701 Orchard Street, NW.  (Community Development)

 

b.         Public Hearings to be Set

 

1.            Resolution to set a public hearing on an ordinance to amend the uses permitted in General Business C-3 district.  (November 13, 2003)  (Planning)

 

 

 

 

 

2.            Resolution to set a public hearing on an ordinance to rezone land lying generally on the west side of Zierdt Road and north of Martin Road from Planned Industrial District to Residence 2 District, Residence 2-A District, Residence 2-B District and Neighborhood Business C-1 District.  (November 20, 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 west of County Line Road to Highway Business C-4 District.  (November 20, 2003)  (Planning)

 

 

4.            Resolution to set a public hearing on the zoning of newly annexed land lying generally along the railroad tracks east of Higdon Road to the east side of Chase Industrial Park to Research Park District.  (November 20, 2003)  (Planning)

 

7.         COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS.

 

a.         Communications from the Public.

 

b.         Reports

 

8.         HUNTSVILLE UTILITIES ITEMS.

 

a.            Resolution authorizing execution of a proposed agreement with TVA amending their Enhanced Growth Credit Program.  (Utilities:Electric)

 

 

b.            Resolution authorizing execution of a proposed agreement with TVA amending their Manufacturing Credit Agreement. (Utilities: Electric)

 

9.         BOARD APPOINTMENTS.

 

a.         Board Appointments to be Voted on.

 

b.         Board Appointment Nominations.

 

1.         Nomination of Martha Jo Smith for reappointment to the City Tree Commission for a partial term to expire October 8, 2004.  (Kling)

 

 

2.         Nomination of Dwight Jennings for reappointment to the Huntsville-Madison County Airport Authority for a term to expire October 23, 2009.  (Moon)

 

 

 

 

10.       APPROVAL OF EXPENDITURES.

 

a.         Resolution authorizing the expenditures for payments.  (Finance Committee)

 

b.         Finance Committee Report.

 

1.         Resolution approving travel for Councilman Bill Kling, Jr., to attend the 80th Congress of Cities and Exposition, December 9 – 13, 2003, Nashville, TN.  (Kling)

 

 

2.         Resolution approving travel for Councilwoman Sandra Moon, to attend the 80th Congress of Cities and Exposition, December 9 – 13, 2003, Nashville, TN.  (Kling)

 

11.       COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR.

 

a.         Veto of Ordinance No. 03-380, concerning the rezoning of a lot on the east side of Jordan Lane south of University Drive from Residence 1-A to Light Industry district.  (Administration)

 

12.       COMMUNICATIONS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS.

     

         Councilman Russell

         Councilman Watson

         Councilman Showers

         Councilman Kling

         Councilwoman Moon

 

13.    UNFINISHED BUSINESS ITEMS FOR ACTION.

 

a.         Ordinance No. 03-818 concerning an amendment to Section 22-87 of the Code of Ordinances regarding dumpsters.  (Introduced September 25, 2003 Regular Council Meeting)  (Watson)

 

14.       NEW BUSINESS ITEMS FOR INTRODUCTION.

 

a.            Introduction of an ordinance amending the privilege license schedule to include categories for natural gas companies/natural gas utilities and repealing Ordinance No. 03-691.  (City Attorney)

 

 

b.            Introduction of an ordinance concerning the annexation of land lying generally along the west side of Ditto Marina Parkway and south of Green Cove Road.  (Planning)

 

 

15.       NEW BUSINESS ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION OR ACTION.

 

a.      Resolution changing the November 27, 2003 regular council meeting to November 20, 2003; December 11, 2003 regular council meeting to December 4, 2003; and the December 25, 2003 regular council meeting to December 18, 2003.  (Council)

 

 

b.            Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement between the City of Huntsville and B&C Specialties for the construction of three (3) pre-engineered steel storage buildings at three (3) wastewater treatment facilities.  (Facilities Projects Management)

 

 

c.            Resolution authorizing Change Order #1 with McQuinn & Eastep Construction Company, Inc., North Maintenance Facility Buildings #1 & 2 for Public Works and Landscape Management.  (Facilities Projects Management)

 

 

d.            Resolution authorizing the acceptance of donation to Municipal Court in the amount of $25.00 from Grimwood Insurance Agency, Inc., to purchase cookies for Kid’s Court.  (Finance)

 

 

e.            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)

 

 

f.            Ordinance to amend budget ordinance 03-785 adopted and approved on September 30, 2003 to carry forward prior year capital project appropriations.  (Finance)

 

 

g.            Ordinance to amend Budget Ordinance No. 03-785, adopted and approved on September 30, 2003 by changing appropriated funding and the authorized personnel strength within various departments.  (Finance)

 

 

h.            Resolution authorizing the Clerk-Treasurer to invoke letter of credit for The Plaza at Four Mile Post.  (City Attorney)

 

 

i.            Resolution authorizing the Clerk Treasurer to invoke seeding erosion repair letter of credit for Rockhouse Landing, Phase II.  (City Attorney)

j.            Resolution authorizing the Clerk Treasurer to invoke seeding erosion repair letter of credit for Rockhouse Landing, Phase I.  (City Attorney)

 

 

k.            Resolution authorizing the Clerk-Treasurer to invoke sidewalk letter of credit for Bellwood Park.  (City Attorney)

 

 

l.            Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Development Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Triad Properties Corporation. (City Attorney)

 

 

m.            Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with McDonald Bros. Construction, Inc.  for Aldridge Creek Channelization Project-Wallwood Section, Project #65-03-DR18.  (Engineering)

 

 

n.            Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with McDonald Bros. Construction, Inc., for Nevel Drive Drainage Improvements, Project #65-04-DM01.  (Engineering)

 

 

o.            Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with APAC-Southeast, Inc. for Boeing Boulevard Relocation Project, Project #ST-045-000-005, by Change Order No. 2.  (Engineering)

 

 

p.            Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Concrete Builders, Inc. for Meridian Street Retaining Wall at Alabama A&M, Project #65-03-DM48.  (Engineering)

 

 

q.            Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with McDonald Bros. Construction, Inc. for Westmoreland Avenue Drainage Improvements, Project #65-03-DM34.   (Engineering)

 

 

r.            Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Reed Contracting Services, Inc. for Jordan Lane & Bob Wallace Avenue Roadway Improvements, Project #65-01-TI11. (Engineering)

 

 

 

 

 

s.            Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Civil Solutions, L.L.P. for Engineering Design and Construction Administration Services for Drainage Improvements for the Proposed Convention Center Hotel and Retail/Entertainment Development, Project #65-03-DR14.  (Engineering)

 

 

t.            Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Concrete Builders, Inc. for Robert E. "Bud" Cramer, Jr. Park, Project #65-03-DR02.  (Engineering)

 

 

u.            Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement for Engineering Design Services with Garver Engineers, L.L.C. for East Winchester Road Sanitary Sewer, Project #65-97-S001. (Engineering)

 

 

v.            Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with McDonald Bros.  Construction, Inc. for Willow Cove Road Drainage Improvements, Project #65-03-DM15.  (Engineering)

 

 

w.            Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Alabama Space Science Exhibit Commission (ASSEC) for use of Richard Showers, Sr. Recreation Center Pool Facilities.  (Recreation and Landscape Management)

 

 

x.            Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the State of Alabama for use of the area under I-565 for parking.  (Parking & Public Transit)

              

16.    LEGAL DEPARTMENT ITEMS/TRANSACTIONS.

 

a.            Vacation of Easements

 

1.            Ordinance authorizing the vacation of a 20-foot utility and drainage easement along the rear of Lot 15, Block 1, of Bailweather Pines Subdivision, Plat Book 16, Page 83 (Arolen Drive; Stinson). 

 

 

b.            Vacation of rights-of-way

 

1.a.            Resolution consenting to the vacation of a portion of a right-of-way adjacent to Lot 56, Block 2, Oakhurst Subdivision, Plat Book 30, Page 92 (Southhurst Drive; Jones).

 

1.b.            Ordinance authorizing the vacation of a portion of a right-of-way adjacent to Lot 56, Block 2, Oakhurst Subdivision, Plat Book 30, Page 92 (Southhurst Drive; Jones).

 

 

 

c.         Deeds for acceptance

 

1.              Temporary Easement                  Morris A. Hornbuckle and wife

                                                                        Yvonne S. Hornbuckle

Acquired 09/12/03

 

d.            Routine bond satisfactions

 

 

            None

 

e.         Liquor bond mortgages

 

 

            None

           

17.       NON-ROSTER COMMUNICATIONS.

 

a.         City Council Election

 

            President            

            President Pro Tem         

            Third Presiding Officer

 

            City Council Committee Elections

 

b.         A member of the Council shall be elected by the Council to serve as its representative to the City of Huntsville Planning Commission.  The same member shall serve as the Council’s representative to the Metropolitan Planning Commission. 

 

 

c.         A member of the Council shall be elected by the Council to serve as its representative to the Research Park Board.  

     

 

d.         A member of the Council shall be elected by the Council to serve as its representative to the Historic Preservation Commission. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

      The Council President shall make appointments and assignments of Council members to represent the President and Council on the following boards, committees, and commissions:

 

            1.         Top of Alabama Regional Council of Governments

2 – appointments 

 

2.         Community Action Agency of Huntsville/Madison and Limestone

                        Counties, Inc.

                        1 – appointment   

           

            3.         Operation Green Team

                        1 – appointment  

 

            4.         Advisory Commission on Accessibility

                        1 – appointment  (City Council President or his designee) 

 

            5.         City of Huntsville Insurance Committee

                        2 – appointments 

 

            6.         Chairperson of the Finance Committee and one other member of the Council as Vice Chairperson of the Finance Committee.  

 

 

18.       ADJOURN.