Revised: 02-23-05   (8:30 a.m.)

 

 

AGENDA FOR THE HUNTSVILLE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

TO BE HELD FEBRUARY 24, 2005 AT 6:00 P.M.

IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS

 

 

 

CALL TO ORDER.

 

1.         INVOCATION.

 

            Councilman Richard Showers, Sr.                         

 

2.         PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.

 

 

3.         APPROVAL OF MINUTES

 

a.         Regular Meeting held February 10, 2005.

            (Minutes Received)

 

 

4.         RESOLUTIONS AND SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS.

 

a.         Mayor.

 

b.         Council.

 

1.         Adoption and Presentation.

 

a.         Presentation by Bobby Hampton and Chris Sands in recognition of Black History Month.  (Showers/Mayor Spencer)

 

 

b.         Presentation of resolution commemorating the life of Glen A. Deuel.  (Watson)

 

 

c.         Adoption and Presentation of resolution commending Tony Jordan, WEUP Radio News Director for his contributions in the field of journalism and news reporting to the citizens of Huntsville and the Country in recognition of Black History Month.  (Showers)

 

2.         Adoption Only.

 

c.         Other Special Recognitions.

 

1.         Certificates of Appreciation presented to the Lakewood Lakers 8 years and under basketball team and Coach Felton Berger – winners of the City-wide pre-season and Zone “2” regular season championships with an 18-0 season.

 

d.         Announcements.

 

5.         BUSINESS WITH OUTSIDE LEGAL REPRESENTATION.

 

6.         PUBLIC HEARINGS.

 

a.         Public hearings to be held.

 

1.         Ordinance No. 05-009, to rezone land generally south of Zierdt Road and east of Fox Road from Residence 1 District to Residence 1-A District.  (Set January 13, 2005 Regular Council Meeting) (Planning)

 

 

2.         Ordinance No. 05-011, concerning the zoning of newly annexed land lying generally north and south of Little Cove Road, east of McMullen Land and west of the Flint River to Residence 1-A District, Residence 2-A District and Neighborhood Business C-1 District.  (Set January 13, 2005)  (Planning)

 

 

3.         Public hearing on an appeal of the City Liquor License Review Committee disapproving a Class 4 Lounge-Liquor License to Phase II, LLC, d/b/a Phase II at 2601-M Memorial Parkway, North.  (Set February 10, 2005 Regular Council Meeting)  (Clerk-Treasurer)

 

b.         Public Hearings to be Set

 

7.         COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS.

 

a.         Communications from the Public.

 

b.         Reports

 

8.         HUNTSVILLE UTILITIES ITEMS.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

9.         BOARD APPOINTMENTS.

 

a.         Board Appointments to be Voted on.

 

1.         Resolution to appoint Robert Burton to the Educational Building Authority of the City of Huntsville – Madison Academy for a partial term to expire November 12, 2007.  (Watson/Moon)

 

 

2.         Resolution to reappoint  Eugene O. Dickerson to the Beautification Board for a term to expire February 10, 2008.  (Showers)

 

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.

           

            Councilwoman Moon

            Councilman Kling

            Councilman Watson

            Councilman Russell

            Councilman Showers

 

13.       UNFINISHED BUSINESS ITEMS FOR ACTION.

 

a.         Ordinance No. 05-50, to amend Chapter 21 of the Code of Ordinances regarding sewer rates.  (Introduced January 27, 2005 Regular Council Meeting)  (Postponed February 10, 2005 Regular Council Meeting till February 24, 2005 Regular Council Meeting)   (Water Pollution Control)

 

 

b.         Ordinance No. 05-51, to amend Chapter 21 of the Code of Ordinances to establish sewer access fees.   (Introduced January 27, 2005 Regular Council Meeting) (Postponed February 10, 2005 Regular Council Meeting till February 24, 2005 Regular Council Meeting)  (Water Pollution Control)

 

14.       NEW BUSINESS ITEMS FOR INTRODUCTION.

 

 

 

 

15.       NEW BUSINESS ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION OR ACTION.

 

a.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to accept sub grant award for Highway Safety Plan from the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs Law Enforcement/Traffic Safety Division.  (Municipal Court)

 

 

b.         Resolution authorizing the acceptance of a $30,000.00 Equipment Grant from the Alabama Emergency Management Agency.  (Emergency Management)

 

 

c.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement between the City of Huntsville and the Housing Authority of the City of Huntsville.  (Community Development)

 

 

d.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute and agreement between the City of Huntsville and Stewart Electric Company, Inc., for the John Hunt Park Baseball Field Lighting.  (Facilities Projects Management)

 

 

e.         Resolution authorizing the issuance of advanced travel funds for Huntsville Fire & Rescue and Recreation Services.  (Finance)

 

 

f.          Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 04-803, adopted and approved on

October 14, 2004, by changing appropriated funding and the authorized personnel strength within various departments.  (Finance)

 

 

g.         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)

 

 

h.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a joint purchasing agreement with the Madison County Commission for the purchase of crushed stone.  (Finance)

 

 

i.          Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the low bidder, H2O Construction, for East Winchester Road Sanitary Sewer, Phase I, Project No. CS-010307-07-18.   (Engineering)

 

j.          Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Tetra Tech, Inc.  for Engineering Design Services for Flint River Pump Station and Forcemain, Project No. 65-04-SM02. (Engineering)

 

 

k.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with GeoGraphix, Inc. for Limestone County 9 Section Mapping  & Madison County Orthophotography, Project No. 65-05-SP10. (Engineering)

 

 

l.          Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the low bidder, Concrete Builders, Inc. for Robert E. “Bud” Cramer, Jr. Park, Project No. 65-03-DR02.  (Engineering)

 

 

m.        Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement between the City of Huntsville and Upfront Land Company, LLC, for removal of improvements within and adjacent to the right-of-way for the Shields Road Project.   (Engineering)

 

 

n.         Resolution authorizing the City Attorney to settle the claim of Charles R. Box, Claim No. 05-014.  (City Clerk-Treasurer)

 

 

o.         Resolution authorizing the Clerk-Treasurer to invoke subdivision letter of credit for Valley Vista Subdivision.  (City Attorney)

 

 

p.         Resolution authorizing the Clerk-Treasurer to invoke subdivision letter of credit for Frank Clark Acres Subdivision.  (City Attorney)

 

 

q.         Request for approval to advertise and fill Planner I position for Current Planning, Grade 13, Step 3.  (Planning)

 

 

r.          Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with HUD to accept a grant in the amount of $298,230 for Gateway Greenway.  (Planning)

 

 

s.         Request for approval to advertise and fill position of Electrical Inspector,

Grade 14.  (Inspection)

 

 

t.          Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement between the City of Huntsville and Alabama Boston Terrier, Inc.  (Animal Services)

 

 

u.         Request to fill authorized funded Attorney II vacancy, at a salary higher than entry level, if necessary.  (City Attorney)

 

 

v.         Resolution authorizing condemnation of utility and drainage easement and construction easement along a parcel of land for the Withers Spring Interceptor Line Sanitary Sewer Project.  (City Attorney)

 

16.       LEGAL DEPARTMENT ITEMS/TRANSACTIONS.

 

a.         Vacation of Easements

 

 

            None

 

b.         Vacation of rights-of-way

 

 

            None

 

 

c.         Deeds for acceptance

 

 

CLEVELAND AVENUE PROPERTY WEST OF CHURCH STREET

PROJECT NO. N/A

 

1.  N/A                                                            CSX Transportation, Inc.,

                                                                        A Virginia Corporation

Acquired 01/24/05

 

GRANDE HIGHLANDS ESTATE DRAINAGE

PROJECT NO. N/A

 

2.  Parcel No. 1 only                                      Michael Pugh, a married man,

                                                                        And Grande Highlands Estate Lots, LLC,

                                                                        An Alabama limited company

                                                                        Acquired 02/03/05

 

CLOVIS CIRCLE DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS

PROJECT NO. 65-05-DM19

 

3.  N/A                                                            Theodore J. Smith and Deborah J. Smith

                                                                        Acquired 01/24/05

 

CAPSHAW ROAD PUMP STATION AND FORCE MAIN

PROJECT NO. 65-04-SM01

 

 

4.  Brandon Tract                                          Edith Pike Brandon, a widow

                                                                        Acquired 12/9/04

 

5.  Smith Tract                                               Kenneth Wayne Smith and wife,

Brenda G. Smith

Acquired 12/8/04

 

6.  Wilshire Development Tract                   Wilshire Development Capshaw Ridge,

                                                                        LLC, an Alabama limited liability company

                                                                        Acquired 12/14/04

 

7.  Pump Station Site                                   Wilshire Development Capshaw Ridge,

                                                                        LLC, an Alabama limited liability company

                                                                        Acquired 12/14/04

 

8.  Bailey Trust Tract                                     Calvin Vester Bailey Revocable

                                                                        Management Trust

                                                                        Acquired 12/15/04

 

BELLE MOR LAKES SUBDIVISION SEWER EXTENSION

PROJECT NO. 65-05-SS01

 

9.  Romine Tract                                            Floyd D. Romine and wife,

                                                                        Juanita K. Romine

                                                                        Acquired 12/20/04

 

10.  Pump Station Site                                 Centennial Development, Inc.,

                                                                        A corporation

                                                                        Acquired 12/15/04

 

WITHERS SPRING SANITARY SEWER

PROJECT NO. 65-04-SS02

 

11.  Tract 3                                                     Airport Properties, LLC,

                                                                        An Alabama limited liability company

                                                                        Acquired 01/14/05

 

12.  Tract 4                                                     Douglas C. Brewster and wife,

                                                                        Rhonda H. Brewster

                                                                        Acquired 01/18/05

 

 

 

13.  Tract 6                                                     William F. Wann, a single man, and

                                                                        Gayle W. Guy, a married woman

                                                                        Acquired 2/17/05

 

d.         Routine bond satisfactions

 

 

e.         Liquor bond mortgages

 

 

17.       NON-ROSTER COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC.

 

 

18.       ADJOURN.