Revised:  06-08-04   (5:00 p.m.)

 

 

AGENDA FOR THE HUNTSVILLE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

TO BE HELD JUNE 10, 2004 AT 6:00 P.M.

IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS

 

 

 

CALL TO ORDER.

 

1.         INVOCATION.

 

            Pastor C. Curtis Eason

            Antioch Baptist Church

                                   

 

2.         PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.

 

 

3.         APPROVAL OF MINUTES

 

a.         Regular Meeting held May 26, 2004

            (Minutes Received)

 

 

4.         RESOLUTIONS AND SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS.

 

a.         Mayor.

 

1.         Awarding of a Life Saving Medal to Officer Jennifer Watkins and Officer Jason Clarke.

 

b.         Council.

 

1.         Adoption and Presentation.

 

 

2.         Adoption Only.

 

a.         Resolution congratulating Norton H. Webb on his retirement from Huntsville City Schools with 30 years of outstanding service of which 22 years were served at Lakewood Elementary School.  (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. 04-345, on an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to permit three-story apartments to Residence 2-A districts.

(Set May 13, 2004 Regular Council Meeting) (Planning)

 

 

2.         Public hearing on Ordinance No. 04-347, on the zoning of newly annexed land lying generally on the west side of Nance Road and on the south side of Capshaw Road to Residence 2 District.  (Set May 13, 2004 Regular Council Meeting)  (Planning)

 

 

3.         Public hearing on Ordinance No. 04-349, on the zoning of newly annexed land lying generally on the west side of U.S. Highway 431 South and south of Taylor Lane to Resident 1 District. ((Set May 13, 2004 Regular Council Meeting)  (Planning)

 

 

4.         Public hearing on Ordinance No. 04-351, on the zoning of newly annexed lad lying generally on the west side of Green Valley Road and north of Hartford Road to Residence 1 District.  (Set May 13, 2004 Regular Council Meeting)  (Planning)

 

 

5.         Public hearing on Ordinance No. 04-353, on the zoning of newly annexed land lying generally along the south side of U.S. Highway 72 West and east of Slaughter Road to Highway Business C-4 District.  (Set May 13, 2004 Regular Council Meeting)   (Planning)

 

 

6.         Public hearing on Ordinance No. 04-355, on the zoning of newly annexed land lying generally at the northwest corner of U.S. Highway 72 West and Old Railroad Bed Road to Highway Business C-4 District.  (Set May 13, 2004 Regular Council Meeting)  (Planning)

 

 

7.         Public hearing on Resolution No. 04-399, for William Chance Rosic d/b/a, Chances Are Limousine Service to operate one (1) limousine in the City of Huntsville.  (Set May 26, 2004 Regular Council Meeting)  (Parking & Public Transit)

 

 

 

 

b.         Public Hearings to be Set

 

1.         Resolution to set a public hearing for B&W Carriage Service for three (3) horse drawn carriages.  (June 24, 2004)  (Parking & Public Transportation)

 

 

2.         Resolution to set a public hearing on an ordinance to rezone land lying generally on the east side of Old Railroad Bend Road and north of U.S. Highway 72 West from Neighborhood Business C-1 District to Residence 2-A District.  (July 22, 2004)  (Planning)

 

 

3.         Resolution to set a public hearing on the zoning of newly annexed land lying generally on the east side of Old Railroad Bed Road and north of U.S. Highway 72 West to Residence 2-A District.  (July 22, 2004)  (Planning)

 

 

4.         Resolution to set a public hearing on the zoning of newly annexed land lying generally west of Taylor Road, south of Olmstead Road and north of Saddle Ridge subdivision to Residence 1-B District.  (July 22, 2004)  (Planning

 

 

5.         Resolution to set a public hearing on the zoning of newly annexed land lying generally at the west end of Rothmore Drive, west of South Memorial Parkway, to Residence 1-A District.  (July 22, 2004)  (Planning)

 

 

6.         Resolution to set a public hearing on an ordinance to rezone land lying generally on the east side of Blake Bottom Road and north of  Springfield Road  from Planning Industrial District to Residence 2-B District.  (July 22, 2004)  (Planning)

 

7.         COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS.

 

a.         Communications from the Public.

 

b.         Reports

 

8.         HUNTSVILLE UTILITIES ITEMS.

 

a.         Resolution authorizing construction of 5,380' of 3-phase overhead primary & rebuild of 16,630' of existing overhead to 3-phase to provide breaker feeder circuit for the new Liberty Hills Substation. (W.O. 23219-G)  (Utilities: Electric)

 

b.         Resolution authorizing the relocation of electric facilities on Grimwood Road at Briar Fork Creek west of Memorial Pkwy. in Hazel Green.  (W.O. 23228-G)   (Utilities: Electric)

 

 

c.         Resolution authorizing relocation of 46kV & 12kV overhead facilities to clear improvements at Indian Creek/Blake Bottom Intersection.  (W.O. 23249-G)  (Utilities: Electric)

 

 

d.         Resolution authorizing purchase of a new 18-Ton Pole Hauling Trailer, meeting required specifications/  (P.R. TKR04280401)  (Utilities: Electric)

 

 

e.         Resolution authorizing installation of approx. 3400' of 18" ductile iron water main & approx. 3800' of 12" along Sutton Rd. & the proposed Taylor Road near Hampton Cove.  (W.O. 1-06718-MD04)  (Utilities: Water)

 

 

f.          Resolution authorizing installation of approx. 4980' of 12" ductile water main along Hwy. 72 West & Balch Road in connection with COH Sanitary Sewer Phase III.   (W.O. 1-06723-MD04) (Utilities: Water)

 

 

g.         Resolution authorizing installation of approx. 3700' of 12" D.I. water main along University Dr. from Providence Main to Waddell Drive at DC Park.  (W.O. 1-06724-MD04) (Utilities: Water)

 

 

h,         Resolution authorizing installation of approx. 660' of 12" D.I. water main across the proposed bridge relocation for Williams Avenue.  (W.O. 1-06727-R104) (Utilities: Water)

 

 

i.          Resolution authorizing the installation of 3,345' of 8" gas main along Hwy. 53 and approx. 1,660' of 2" on Jones Way Drive to allow for future development.  (W.O. 16174) (Utilities: Gas)

 

 

j.          Resolution authorizing the replacement of cast iron main along Belvor Dr., Bluecrest, Vista Dr., Bayless Dr., Montrose St. Berkley St., Joslin St. and Fairacres Rd. in Bel-Air Subdiv. as part of cast iron replacement program recommended by the DOT.  (W.O. 16178) (Utilities: Gas)

 

 

k.         Resolution authorizing contract for professional engineering & construction services for improvements at Monte Sano Substation.  (W.O. 21827-G) (Utilities: Electric)

 

9.         BOARD APPOINTMENTS.

 

a.         Board Appointments to be Voted on.

 

b.         Board Appointment Nominations.

 

1.         Nomination of Tom Thrailkill for appointment to the Beautification Board for a term to expire February 2, 2007.  (Kling)

 

 

2.         Nomination of Jimmy Wall, Jr. to the Huntsville Natural Gas Utility Board for a term to expire July 1, 2007.  (Kling)

 

 

3.         Nomination of Jimmy Wall, Jr. to the Huntsville Water Utility Board for a term to expire July 1, 2007.  (Kling)

 

 

4.         Nomination of George Moore to the Huntsville Electric Utility Board for a term to expire July 1, 2007.  (Kling)

 

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 Kling

            Councilman Watson

            Councilman Russell

 

13.       UNFINISHED BUSINESS ITEMS FOR ACTION.

 

 

 

14.       NEW BUSINESS ITEMS FOR INTRODUCTION.

 

 

15.       NEW BUSINESS ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION OR ACTION.

 

a.         Resolution authorizing application of FTA Urbanized Area Formula assistance FY 2005.  (Parking & Public Transportation)

 

 

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

 

 

c.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement between the City of Huntsville and the Terry Heights and Hillendale Organization.   (Community Development)

 

 

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

 

 

e.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement between the City of Huntsville and Legal Services of Alabama.  (Community Development)

 

 

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

 

 

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

 

 

h.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement between the City of Huntsville and Lifting and Inspiring Families Everywhere, Inc.  (Community Development)

 

 

i.          Resolution authorizing the acceptance of donation to the Administration, Operation Green Team, from Maureen Baird in the amount of $1,000.00 for the purchase of a bench in downtown Huntsville in memory of David Crow, Architect.  (Finance)

 

 

 

j.          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)

 

 

k.         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)

 

 

l.          Resolution to amend the Capital Improvement Plan to delete the Hobbs Island Road project in 2006 and add the Zierdt Road project in 2006.  (Finance)

 

 

m.        Resolution authorizing payment in the amount of twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000.00) to the Temple B'Nai Shalom for the purchase of the historic house located at 406 Clinton Avenue, such amount to be recovered by the city upon the sale of the house.  (Finance)

 

 

n.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the Alabama DOT for widening Zierdt Road from Martin Road to Madison City limits.  (Planning)

 

 

o.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Alabama DOT for the Flint River Greenway Project.  (Planning)

 

 

p.         Resolution to allocate funding for potential land acquisition on Green Mountain.  (Planning)

 

 

q.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Preservation and Conservation Easement Agreement between the City of Huntsville and the Alabama Historical Commission for the passenger depot building located at 320 Church Street.   (City Attorney)

 

 

r.          Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Parking Agreement among the City of Huntsville, The John Q. Hammons Revocable Trust and John Q. Hammons Hotels, LP.  (City Attorney)   DELETED

 

 

s.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Operating Agreement among the City of Huntsville, The John Q. Hammons Revocable Trust and John Q. Hammons Hotels, L.P.  (City Attorney)  DELETED

 

 

t.          Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Ground Lease among the City of Huntsville, The John Q. Hammons Revocable Trust and John Q. Hammons Hotels, L.P.  (City Attorney)  DELETED

 

 

u.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter a lease agreement between the City of Huntsville and The Arts Council, Inc., for Panoply Arts Festival.  (City Attorney)

 

 

v.         Resolution authorizing the Clerk-Treasurer to invoke AmSouth Bank Letter of Credit Number 5-228203 for Sam’s Club Development.  (City Attorney)

 

 

w.        Resolution authorizing the Clerk-Treasurer to invoke Regions Bank subdivision improvement letter of credit number 24730 for University Square Subdivision, Second Addition.  (City Attorney)

 

 

x.         Resolution authorizing the Clerk-Treasurer to invoke Colonial Bank subdivision sidewalk Letter of Credit Number 6665 for Chapman Cove Subdivision of the High Mountain Reserve.  (City Attorney)

 

 

y.         Resolution authorizing the Clerk-Treasurer to invoke Compass Bank subdivision sidewalk letter of credit number S26135A for Shadow Creek Subdivision, Phase III.  (City Attorney)

 

 

z.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agency Appropriation Agreement with Huntsville-Madison County Senior Center.  (Administration)

 

 

aa.       Request for authorization to advertise and fill the vacant position of Equipment Operator, III Crew Leader.  (Public Works)

 

 

bb.       Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the low bidder, Reed Contracting Services, Inc., for Phase IV Resurfacing of Various Streets, Project No. 65-04-RR06.  (Public Works)

 

 

cc.       Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the agreement with APAC-Southeast, Inc. for Resurfacing of Various Residential Streets, Phase II, Project No. 65-04-RR04 by Change Order. No. 1. (Public Works)

 

 

dd.       Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with ESI Acquisition, Inc.  (Emergency Management)

 

 

ee.       Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with the State of Alabama for participation in the Alabama Mutual Aid System.  (Emergency Management)

 

 

ff.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the low bidder, APAC-SOUTHEAST, INC., for Greenbriar Patch Roadway Improvements, Project No. 65-04-RD10. (Engineering)

 

 

gg.       Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Skipper Consulting, Inc. for Engineering Services for Traffic Signal Improvements to various City Intersections, Project No. 65-04-TI18.  (Engineering)

 

 

hh.       Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with Miller and Miller, Inc. for Big Spring Park Culvert, Phase I, by Change Order No. 2, Project No. 65-03-DR19.  (Engineering)

 

 

ii.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Tetra Tech, Inc. for additional Construction Administration Services for the Western Area WWTP Expansion, Project No. 65-98-SS11. (Engineering)

 

 

jj.          Ordinance declaring certain equipment surplus and to be sold at auction (GovDeals.com) or in the best interest and most cost effective way for the City of Huntsville.   (Facilities Projects & Fleet Management)

 

 

kk.       Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute the Technical Audit Performance Contract for Energy Savings – Project Development Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Johnson Controls, Inc. to reduce utility consumption and thereby  reduce utility costs at the City’s facilities.  (Facilities Maintenance)

 

 

ll.          Resolution appointing Charles E. Hagood, Clerk-Treasurer, to perform duties of the Mayor under the Code of Alabama, 1975, Section 11-46-36, with respect to 2004 Municipal Election since the Mayor is a candidate in the Municipal election to be held August 24, 2004.  (Clerk-Treasurer)

 

 

mm.     Resolution authorizing the City of Huntsville to enter into an agreement with Crawford Industrial Group, LLC.  (Animal Services)

 

16.       LEGAL DEPARTMENT ITEMS/TRANSACTIONS.

 

a.         Vacation of Easements

 

 

            None

 

b.         Vacation of rights-of-way

 

 

            None

 

c.         Deeds for acceptance

 

1.         30.49 & 11.77 Acre Parcels            Rickey J. Isbell and wife, Deborah S. Isbell

                                                                        Acquired 3/3/04

 

 

2.         Utility and Drainage Easement       Adams Homes, L.L.C.

                                                                        Acquired 5/26/04

 

 

d.         Routine bond satisfactions

 

 

            None

 

e.         Liquor bond mortgages

 

 

            None

 

 

17.       NON-ROSTER COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC.

 

 

18.       ADJOURN.