Revised:
03-09-05 (2:00 p.m.)
AGENDA FOR THE
TO BE HELD MARCH 10, 2005 AT 6:00 P.M.
IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CALL
TO ORDER.
1. INVOCATION.
Pastor C. Curtis Eason
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a. Regular Meeting held February 24, 2005
(Minutes Received)
4. RESOLUTIONS AND SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS.
a. Mayor.
1. Recognition of the Arbor Day Poster
Contest winners.
2. Resolution
recognizing the Johnson High School Lady Jaguars Basketball Team on their
accomplishments in the Class 5A State Championship.
3. Proclamation declaring the month of
March as American Red Cross Month.
b. Council.
1. Adoption and Presentation.
a. Resolution
congratulating Butler High School Basketball team for winning their second
straight 5-A State Championship. (Kling/Watson/Mayor
Spencer)
2. Adoption Only.
a. Resolution
congratulating Sergeant Major Booker T. Washington, Jr., on his retirement from
the USAMC Logistics Support Activity (LOGSA), Redstone Arsenal, Alabama. (Showers)
b. Resolution
congratulating Pastor Leroy R. Cole,
c. Resolution
recognizing the 27th annual fund raising gala for The United Negro
College Fund (UNCF) to be held on March 24, 2005 at the Von Braun Center, North
Hall. (Showers)
c. Other Special Recognitions.
1. Presentation of Honorary Councilmember
Certificate. (Watson)
d. Announcements.
1. Presentation
regarding a “Smoke-Free Environment” by the Youth Advisory Board of the
Partnership for a Drug-free Community, Deborah Soule, Executive Director. (Russell)
5. BUSINESS WITH OUTSIDE LEGAL
REPRESENTATION.
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS.
a. Public hearings to be held.
1. Public hearing on Ordinance No. 05-80, on
the proposed amendments to the
Chapter 7 of the Code
of Ordinances - Technical Codes. (Set February 10, 2005 Regular Council
Meeting) (Inspection)
2. Public hearing on a Resolution
authorizing the City Clerk Treasurer to assess the cost of boarding and
securing against certain properties.
(Community Development)
b. Public Hearings to be Set
1. Resolution to set a public hearing on
an ordinance to rezone land lying generally on the east side of Slaughter Road
and south of Farrow Road from Residence 1-A
District to Residence 2 District.
(April 14, 2005) (Planning)
2. Resolution to set a public hearing on
the zoning of newly annexed land lying generally at the southwest corner of
3. Resolution to set a public hearing on
an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance concerning Article 73 adding new Section
73.21. (April 14, 2005) (Planning)
4. Resolution to set a public hearing on
amendments to the Zoning Ordinance to the Zoning Ordinance concerning Article
92 – Board of Adjustment. (April 14,
2005) (Planning)
7. COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS.
a. Communications from the Public.
b. Reports
8.
a. Resolution
authorizing purchase of a new 35,000 GVWR Cab & Chassis w/chipper bed &
aerial device to replace units 373.0 & 373.8. (P.R. 2586)
(Utilities: Electric)
b. Resolution authorizing purchase of a
new 60,000 GVWR Cab & Chassis w/front mounted winch, service body &
aerial device to replace units 377.0 & 377.8. (P.R. 2587)
(Utilities: Electric)
c. Resolution purchase of a new 35,000
GVWR Cab & Chassis w/new box dump bed.
(P.R. 2589) (Utilities: Electric)
d. Resolution authorizing conversion
preparation of electric facilities on Grimwood Rd. & Pulaski Pike sections
of Madison Crossroads 224. (W.O.
23868-G) (Utilities: Electric)
e. Resolution authorizing installation of
electrical service to the new
f. Resolution authorizing purchase of one
new, unused 1-Ton super duty truck to replace unit 220.0 in the Gas Operations
Section. (P.R. 2581) (Utilities: Gas)
g. Resolution authorizing the emergency
repairs to an existing 36" water main along Highway 431. (W.O. 1-06875-MI05) (Utilities: Water)
h. Resolution authorizing installation of
approximately 4,400' of 18" ductile iron water main along the east side of
9. BOARD APPOINTMENTS.
a. Board Appointments to be Voted on.
b. Board Appointment Nominations.
a. Nomination
of Dr. Danny Blanchard for appointment to the Huntsville-Madison County Mental
Health Board for a term to expire April 1, 2011. (Watson)
b. Nomination
of Jan Mason for reappointment to the Bingo Review Committee for a tem to
expire April 8, 2007. (Kling)
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, to attend the 2005 Chamber of Commerce,
2. Resolution approving travel for
Councilwoman Sandra Moon, to attend the 2005 Chamber of Commerce,
3. Resolution approving travel for
Councilman Mark Russell, to attend the 2005 Chamber of Commerce,
4. Resolution approving travel for Councilman
Glenn R. Watson, to attend the 2005 Chamber of Commerce,
11. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR.
12. COMMUNICATIONS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS.
Councilman
Kling
Councilman Watson
Councilman Russell
Councilwoman
Moon
Councilman Showers
13. UNFINISHED
BUSINESS ITEMS FOR ACTION.
14. NEW BUSINESS
ITEMS FOR INTRODUCTION.
a. Introduction
of an ordinance amending Chapter 7, Article VI, of the Code of Ordinances,
concerning Non-Residential Building Maintenance Standards.
b. Introduction of an Ordinance to amend
Ordinance 04-315, Section 8.9 of the Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual
establishing a minimum rate of pay for part-time employees. (Human Resources)
c. Introduction of an ordinance concerning
the annexation of land lying generally on the south side of
d. Introduction of an ordinance concerning
the annexation of land lying generally east of Esslinger Drive and north of
Cherry Tree Road. (Planning)
e. Introduction of an ordinance concerning
the annexation of land lying generally on north side of Harbin Road, west of
Nance Road. (Planning)
f. Introduction of an ordinance to adopt
two new base maps as part of the official set of zoning maps. (Planning)
g. Introduction of an ordinance amending
Chapter 12, Article IV of the Code of Ordinances concerning junk, litter and
inoperable vehicles. (Community
Development)
h. Introduction of an ordinance to amend
Ordinance 99-515 changing the name of the Facilities Maintenance Department to
the General Services Department.
(Facilities Maintenance)
i. Introduction
of an ordinance to amend Ordinance 89-79 (Classification and
Salary Plan) changing the title of certain positions within the Facilities
Maintenance Department. (Facilities
Maintenance)
15. NEW BUSINESS
ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION OR ACTION.
a. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to
sign a contract amendment with Edwards & Kelcey concerning the Downtown
Master Plan. (Planning)
b. 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)
c. Resolution authorizing the issuance of
advanced travel funds for Huntsville Fire & Rescue and Community
Development. (Finance)
d. Resolution authorizing the acceptance
of donation to Operation Green Team in the amount of $500.00 from TVA for the
Arbor Day activities “Tree’s are Terrific” and “Energy Wise” Art Poster
Contest. (Finance)
e. Ordinance to amend Budget Ordinance No.
04-803, adopted and approved on October 14, 2004, by changing appropriated
funding and the authorized personnel strength within various departments. (Finance)
f. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to
submit an application to the State to request $200,000.00 in Emergency Shelter
Grant Funds. (Community Development)
g. Resolution changing the March 24, 2005
regular council meeting to March 22, 2005.
(Showers)
h. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to
execute the Standard Fixed Price Agreement between the City of Huntsville and
Burkett Construction Company Inc., with Architectural support from L. Hughes
Associates for renovation to the Dr. Richard Showers Branch Library at Dr.
Richard Showers Community Center for the Department of Facilities
Maintenance. (Facilities Maintenance)
i. Request to fill Police Systems
Technician vacancy at a higher rate than minimum of necessary. (Police)
j. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to
enter into an agreement with the United States Department of Justice for funds
to reimburse the Huntsville Police Department for bulletproof vests previously
purchased. (Police)
k. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to
execute an agreement between the City of
l. Ordinance declaring certain equipment
as surplus and to be sold at auction (GovDeals.com) in the best interest and
most cost effective way for the City of
m. Resolution authorizing the acceptance of
$676,000.00 equipment grant from the Alabama Department of Homeland
Security. (Emergency Management)
n. Request for authorization to fill
budgeted vacant Landscape Maintenance Worker position in the Cemetery
Department. (Cemetery)
o. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to
amend the contract with APAC-Southeast, Inc. for Boeing Boulevard Relocation,
Project No. ST-045-000-005, by Change Order No. 3. (Engineering)
p. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to
modify the agreement with Civil Solutions, LLP, for
q. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to
amend the contract with SJ&L General Contractor, LLC for Broglan Branch
Retaining Wall, Project No. 65-04-DR02, by Change Order No. 1. (Engineering)
r. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter
into an agreement with Alabama Department of Transportation for Governors Drive
Improvements from
s. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to
enter into an agreement with PBS&J for Engineering Design Services for
Huntsville Regional ITS (HRITS) Plan Review, Project No. 65-01-TI07. (Engineering)
t Approval to advertise and fill
position of Traffic Engineer IV, Pay Grade 18, and to fill position at steps
higher than minimum within the pay grade if necessary. (Engineering)
u. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to
enter into an agreement with Top of Alabama Regional Council of Governments for
Economic Development
Administration Grant
Project Management Services, Project No. 65-05-SP14. (Engineering)
v. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to
modify the agreement with Johnson & Associates, Inc. for
additional services for Meridian Street Widening from Pratt Avenue to
Oakwood Avenue, by Modification No. 1, Project No. STPOA-8539(001). (Engineering)
w. Ordinance declaring certain equipment
surplus and to be sold. (Public Works
Services)
x. Request for authorization to advertise
and fill one (1) Aquatic Instructor, Grade 7.
(Recreation Services & Landscape Management)
y. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to
enter into a Contract with the Board of Trustee of the University of Alabama,
for and on behalf of the University of Alabama in Huntsville for the use of the
Metro Sportsplex. (Recreation and
Landscape Management)
z. Resolution authorizing the City
Attorney to seek a forfeiture of the surety bond issued by RLI Surety
Company. (City Attorney)
aa. Resolution authorizing the
Clerk-Treasurer to invoke First Commercial Bank letter of credit no. 763 for
Providence Subdivision, Phase I. (City
Attorney)
bb. Resolution authorizing the
Clerk-Treasurer to invoke Regions Bank letter of credit no. 24557 for Redstone
Village Subdivision. (City Attorney)
cc. Resolution authorizing the
Clerk-Treasurer to invoke Colonial Bank letter of credit no. 466 for Pulaski
Corner. (City Attorney) DELETED
dd. Resolution authorizing the
Clerk-Treasurer to invoke subdivision sidewalk letter of credit for Matley
Subdivision, 3rd Addition.
(City Attorney) DELETED
ee. Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the
City Council to assent to Slyman Investment Group Limited’s vacation of the
plat of West Ridge Third Addition, Phase I and Phase II. (City Attorney)
ff. Ordinance authorizing the Mayor to
execute a deed to the City Board of Education for the Providence School
Site. (City Attorney)
gg. Resolution
authorizing the Mayor to enter into an amended Lease Agreement between the City
of Huntsville and The Arts Council, Inc. for Panoply Arts Festival. (City Attorney)
hh. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter
into a development agreement between the City of
ii. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to
enter into an agreement between the City of Huntsville and the Harvest-Monrovia
Water, Sewer and Fire Protection Authority, Inc., for Billing Services for
Sewer Service. (Water Pollution Control)
jj. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to
enter into a professional services agreement between the City of
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
17. NON-ROSTER
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC.
18. ADJOURN.