Revised: 12-02-03   (4:30 p.m.)

 

 

AGENDA FOR THE HUNTSVILLE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

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.