Revised:
12-02-03 (4:30 p.m.)
AGENDA FOR THE
TO BE HELD DECEMBER
4, 2003 AT 6:00 P.M.
IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CALL
TO ORDER.
1. INVOCATION.
Pastor James Robinson
Liberty Christian Faith Center
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a. Regular Meeting held November 20, 2003
(Minutes Received)
4. RESOLUTIONS AND SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS.
a. Mayor.
Presentation to Mark Russell, DVM
and Lewis H. McCurdy, DVM for outstanding Veterinary services to animals and
their profession in Huntsville and our State.
b. Council.
1. Adoption and Presentation.
2. Adoption Only.
c. Other Special Recognitions.
d. Announcements.
5. BUSINESS WITH OUTSIDE LEGAL
REPRESENTATION.
a. Decision of the Personnel Hearing for city employee held November 19, 2003. (Recreation & Landscape Management) (Council)
b. Decision of the Personnel Hearing for city employee held November 19, 2003. (Police) (Council)
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS.
a. Public hearings to be held.
b. Public Hearings to be Set
1. Resolution
to set a public hearing on the zoning of newly annexed land lying generally
along to west side of Ditto Marina Parkway, the east side of the Aldridge Creek
Greenway and south of Green Cove Road to Residence 2 District. (January 8, 2004) (Planning)
2. 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. (January 8,
2004) (Planning)
3. Resolution
to set a public hearing on an ordinance concerning the rezoning of land lying generally on the west side of
Zierdt Road and north of Martin Road from Residence 2-B District and
Neighborhood Business C-1 District to Commercial Recreation C-5 District. (January 8, 2004) (Planning)
7. COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS.
a. Communications from the Public.
b. Reports
8. HUNTSVILLE UTILITIES ITEMS.
a. Resolution authorizing the contracting
of professional services for improvements to the Monte Sano Substation. (Utilities: Electric)
b. Resolution authorizing installation of
electric facilities to provide service to a new Wal-Mart at 2200 Sparkman
Drive. (Utilities: Electric)
c. Resolution authorizing the relocation
& construction of facilities to be constructed to clear existing facilities
from construction area on the downtown hotel & road project. (Utilities:
Electric)
d. Resolution authorizing purchase of a
new 30,000 GVWR Cab & Chassis to replace vehicle 371.0. (Utilities: Electric)
e. Resolution authorizing purchase of a
new 30,000 GVWR Cab & Chassis to replace vehicle 331.0. (Utilities: Electric)
f. Resolution authorizing purchase of a
new 3/4-Ton (8,500 GVWR) Styleside Body Pickup Truck with Utility Body &
Winch to replace vehicle 345.0.
(Utilities: Electric)
g. Resolution authorizing purchase of an
8,500 GVWR 4x4 Pickup Truck for use by Underground Conduit Installation
Crew. (Utilities: Electric)
h. Resolution authorizing purchase of an
8,500 GVWR pickup truck for use in the Fleet Maintenance Department. (Utilities: Electric)
i. Resolution authorizing the relocation
of approximately 1120' of 12" ductile iron water main along the south side
of the VBC at Williams Avenue & Monroe Street. (Utilities: Water)
j. Resolution authorizing the
installation of 18" main behind the Hampton Cove Plant & tie to the
existing 18" main at the northeast corner of the plant. (Utilities: Water)
k. Resolution authorizing the relocation
of approximately 2200' of 18" ductile iron water main along the south side
of Old Monrovia Rd. at Providence Main St.
(Utilities: Water.
l. Resolution authorizing the replacement
of #1, 10, 11 & 12 filter media at the South Parkway Water Treatment
Plant. (Utilities: Water)
m. Resolution authorizing the purchase of
one new, unused 1-Ton Super Duty Truck for the Water Operations Section. (Utilities: Water)
n. Resolution authorizing the purchase of
one Tractor/Backhoe/Loader for the Water Operations Section. (Utilities: Water)
o. Resolution authorizing the purchase of
one Tractor/Backhoe/Loader for the Water Operations Section. (Utilities: Water)
p. Resolution authorizing the purchase of
new, unused 1-Ton (15,000 GVWR) Super Duty Truck, Cab & Chassis. (Utilities: Gas)
q. Resolution authorizing the purchase of
a new, unused backhoe. (Utilities: Gas)
r. Resolution authorizing the purchase of
a new, unused backhoe. (Utilities: Gas)
s. Resolution authorizing the purchase of
a new, unused backhoe. (Utilities: Gas)
t. Resolution authorizing the purchase of
a new, unused backhoe. (Utilities: Gas)
u. Resolution authorizing the purchase of
a new, unused 30,000 GVWR Cab & Chassis with new box dump bed. (Utilities: Gas)
v. Resolution authorizing the purchase of
a new, unused 30,000 GVWR Cab & Chassis with new box dump bed. (Utilities: Gas)
w. Resolution authorizing the purchase of a
new, unused 3/4-Ton (8,500 GVWR) Truck Cab & Chassis. (Utilities: Gas)
x. Resolution authorizing the purchase of
a new, unused 3/4-Ton (8,500 GVWR) Truck with Extended Cab option. (Utilities: Gas)
9. BOARD APPOINTMENTS.
a. Board Appointments to be Voted on.
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
Showers
Councilwoman
Moon
Councilman
Watson
Councilman
Kling
Councilman
Russell
13. UNFINISHED
BUSINESS ITEMS FOR ACTION.
a. Ordinance
No. 03-967, to amend Ordinance No. 89-79, Classification and Salary Plan, to
modify the salary classifications and/or title of certain positions. (Introduced November 13, 2003 Regular Council Meeting) (Postponed November 20, 2003 Regular Council
Meeting till December 4, 2003 Regular Council Meeting) (Human Resources)
b. Ordinance No. 03-968, to amend the Budget Ordinance, Ordinance No. 03-785, to modify the authorized strength in various departments. (Introduced November 13, 2003 Regular Council Meeting) (Postponed November 20, 2003 Regular Council Meeting till December 4, 2003 Regular Council Meeting) (Human Resources)
c. Resolution No. 03-877, authorizing the
Mayor to enter into a Development Agreement between the City of Huntsville and
Triad Properties Corporation. (Introduced October 9, 2003 Regular Council
Meeting) (Postponed October 23, 2003
Regular Council Meeting till November 13, 2003 Regular Council Meeting.) (Postponed November 13, 2003 Regular Council
Meeting till November 20, 2003 Regular Council Meeting) (Postponed November 20, 2003 Regular Council
Meeting till December 4, 2003 Regular Council Meeting) (City Attorney)
d. Ordinance No. 03-1013, to amend
Ordinance No. 02-829 regarding Military Pay.
(Introduced November 20, 2003 Regular Council Meeting) (Administration)
14. NEW BUSINESS
ITEMS FOR INTRODUCTION.
a. Introduction
of an Ordinance amending Chapter 18, Article II, Section 18-36 of the Code of
Ordinances of the City of Huntsville, Alabama.
(City Attorney)
b. Introduction
of a resolution amending the Development Agreement between the City of
Huntsville and Progress Park Partners, LLC
(Engineering)
c. Introduction of an ordinance amending the fees for services provided by the Animal Services Department. (Animal Services)
15. NEW BUSINESS
ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION OR ACTION.
a. Resolution
authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with R.G. Flippo &
Associates for consulting services.
(Administration)
b. Resolution authorizing
the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Direct Communications for consulting
services. (Administration)
c. Resolution
authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agency Appropriation Agreement with Boys
& Girls Club of Greater Huntsville, Inc.
(Administration)
d. Resolution
authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agency Appropriation Agreement with the
Huntsville Jaycees. (Administration)
e. Resolution
authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agency Appropriation Agreement with
North Alabama Science Center, Inc.
(Administration)
f. Ordinance
declaring certain equipment surplus and to be sold. (Public Works Services)
g. Request for
authorization to advertise and fill the position of Skilled Laborer. (Public Works Services)
h. Resolution
authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the Alabama Department of
Economic and Community Affairs, Law Enforcement/Traffic Safety Division, to
provide Juvenile Accountability Incentive Block Grant Funds to the City of
Huntsville for continuation of the SHOCAP program. (Police)
i. Resolution
authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Cost Reimbursement Agreement for
$15,000.00 with the North Alabama Highway Safety Office for overtime costs of
officers performing traffic enforcement duties.
(Police)
j. Resolution
authorizing the City Attorney to settle the claim of Dr. Robert Maynor with the
City of Huntsville, Claim No. FY03-162.
(City Attorney)
k. Resolution
authorizing the Clerk-Treasurer to invoke letter of credit for Bellewood Park
Fourth Addition. (City Attorney)
l. Resolution
authorizing the Clerk-Treasurer to invoke letter of credit for Northstar
Subdivision. (City Attorney)
m. Resolution
authorizing the Clerk-Treasurer to invoke letter of credit for Lakeshore
Crossing Apartments. (City
Attorney) DELETED
n. Resolution
authorizing the Mayor to enter into a First Amendment to Project Diamond
Agreement among the City of Huntsville, the County of Madison, the State of
Alabama and Toyota Motor Manufacturing of North America, Inc. (City Attorney)
o. Resolution
authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Second Amendment to Ground Lease and
Option Agreement between the Industrial Development Board of the City of
Huntsville and Toyota Manufacturing Alabama, Inc. (City Attorney)
p. Resolution
authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement between the City of Huntsville
and HJH Associates of Alabama. (City
Attorney)
q. Resolution
authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Reimbursement between the City of
Huntsville and the State of Alabama 666 Bond Commission regarding Target
Corporation distribution center. (City
Attorney)
r. Resolution
authorizing the City Attorney to settle the claim of Sybil Mercier with the
City of Huntsville, Claim No. FY03-147. (City Attorney)
s. Resolution authorizing
the acceptance of donation to Huntsville Fire & Rescue in the amount of $210.00 from
Huntsville Times to be used for fire prevention materials; and donation to the
Administration, Operation Green Team, in the amount of $50.00 from Garth
Mountain Garden Club to be used for beautification or educational
projects. (Finance)
t. Resolution
authorizing the Mayor the low bidder as specified in the attached Summary of
Bids for Acceptance. (Finance)
u. Ordinance to
amend Budget Ordinance No. 03-785, adopted and approved on September 30, 2003
within the Capital Improvement Fund adjusting the balance of City funding
between Street and Drainage projects to comply with ALDOT contribution
restrictions. (Finance)
v. Ordinance to
amend Budget Ordinance No. 03-785, adopted and approved on September 30, 2003
reducing the Planning Department operating expenditures budget and increasing
the Planning Department capital expenditures budget. (Finance)
w. Resolution
authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Supplemental Agreement with Alabama DOT
for preliminary engineering, right-of-way acquisition and construction for
street improvement for proposed convention center hotel and
retail/entertainment development.
(Planning)
x. Resolution
authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Supplemental Construction Agreement with
Alabama DOT for roadway improvements on Herman Plummer Road from State Route 53
to Rideout Road. (Planning)
y. Resolution
authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Supplemental Construction Agreement with
Alabama DOT for widening Sutton Road from US 431 to Taylor Road
Relocation. (Planning)
z. Resolution
authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Supplemental Right-of-Way Acquisition
Agreement with Alabama DOT for improvements to Taylor Road from Sutton Road to
Terry Drake Road. (Planning)
aa. Resolution
authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Supplemental Construction Agreement with
Alabama DOT for improvements to Taylor Road from Sutton Road to Terry Drake
Road. (Planning)
bb. Resolution
authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Supplemental Construction Agreement with
Alabama DOT for improvements to Chaney Thompson Road from Wynterhall Road to
Green Cove Road. (Planning)
cc. Resolution
authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Supplemental Utility Agreement with
Alabama DOT for improvements to Chaney Thompson Road from Wynterhall Road to
Green Cove Road. (Planning)
dd. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Supplemental Utility Agreement with Alabama DOT for improvements to add lanes on Meridian Street from Oakwood Avenue to Pratt Avenue. (Planning)
ee. Resolution
authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Supplemental Right-of-Way Acquisition
Agreement with Alabama DOT to add lanes on Meridian Street from Oakwood Avenue
to Pratt Avenue. (Planning)
ff. Resolution
authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Supplemental Construction Agreement with
Alabama DOT for roadway improvements on Meridian Street from Oakwood Avenue to
Pratt Avenue. (Planning)
gg. Resolution
authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Supplemental Right-of-Way Acquisition
Agreement with Alabama DOT to widen Meridian Street from Pratt Avenue to Monroe
Street. (Planning)
hh. Resolution
authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Supplemental Construction Agreement with
Alabama DOT to widen Meridian Street from Pratt Avenue to Monroe Street. (Planning)
ii. Resolution
authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Supplemental Construction Agreement with
Alabama DOT for improvements to Church Street from Monroe Street to Oakwood
Avenue to realign Pratt Avenue including bridge replacement. (Planning)
jj. Resolution
authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Supplemental Right-of-Way Acquisition
Agreement with Alabama DOT for improvements to Church Street from Monroe Street
to Oakwood Avenue and to realign Pratt Avenue including bridge
replacement. (Planning)
kk. Resolution
authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Supplement Right-of-Way Acquisition
Agreement with Alabama DOT for widening and relocation of Church Street to
Orchard Street (Phase 2) from Pratt Avenue to Oakwood Avenue. (Planning)
ll. Resolution
authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Construction Agreement with Alabama DOT
for widening and relocation of Church Street to Orchard Street (Phase II) from
Pratt Avenue to Oakwood Avenue. (Planning)
mm. Resolution
authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with Ellis Paving and Construction,
Inc., for Hobbs Island Sanitary Sewer Improvements, Project #65-00-SM01 by
Change Order No. 4. (Engineering) DELETED
nn. Request for
authorization to advertise and fill the position of Engineering Technician,
Grade 14, and to fill at a step higher than minimum with the pay grade if
necessary. (Engineering)
oo. 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 No. 65-03-SS02 by Change Order No. 2. (Engineering)
pp. Request for
authorization to advertise and fill position of Licensed Professional Land
Surveyor, Pay Grade 18, and to fill position at a step higher than minimum
within the pay grade if necessary. (Engineering)
qq. Resolution
authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with G. W. Jones & Sons
Consulting Engineers, Inc. for Engineering Services for Meridian Street
Improvements, Phase II, Additional Services, Project Nos. 65-01-RD03 &
STPOA-4500(031) (Engineering)
rr. Resolution
authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Tetra Tech, Inc. for
additional Construction Administration Services for Rome Road Pump Station
& Forcemain Upgrade, Project No. CS-101307-09-03, by Modification No. 5.
(Engineering)
ss. Resolution creating the Big Spring Park
Advisory Commission. (Moon)
tt. Ordinance
regarding the closing of a portion of Church Street for Panoply and Big Spring
Jam festivals. (Moon)
16. LEGAL
DEPARTMENT ITEMS/TRANSACTIONS.
a. Vacation of Easements
None
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.