Revised: 04-26-05   (5:00 p.m.)

 

 

AGENDA FOR THE HUNTSVILLE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

TO BE HELD APRIL 28,  2005 AT 6:00 P.M.

IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS

 

 

 

CALL TO ORDER.

 

1.         INVOCATION.

     

            Elder Jesse L. Draper, Pastor

Rightway Church of God In Christ

     

 

2.         PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.

 

 

3.         APPROVAL OF MINUTES

 

a.         Regular Meeting held April 14, 2005.

            (Minutes Received)

 

 

4.         RESOLUTIONS AND SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS.

 

a.         Mayor.

 

b.         Council.

 

1.         Adoption and Presentation.

 

 

2.         Adoption Only.

 

a.         Resolution in recognition of The Triple M Conference and 2005 Gospel Trailblazer Award recipients The Gospel Imperials, Eddie “Spanky” Alford and Mary Curry, to be held at the True Light Church, April 30, 2005, 7:00 p.m.  (Showers)

 

b.         Resolution in recognition of the first CommuniVersity Fest to kickoff Founder’s Week in observance of the 130th Anniversary of Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University.  (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 concerning 113 Maple Avenue, NW, as a public nuisance.  (Set April 14, 2005 Regular Council Meeting).  (Community Development)

 

b.         Public Hearings to be Set

 

1.         Resolution to declare 3119 Johnson Road, SW, a public nuisance and to set the date for a public hearing (May 12, 2005). (Community Development)

 

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 reappoint Judge Frank H. Riddick to the Madison County Mental Retardation Board for a term to expire April 1, 2011.  (Russell)

 

 

2.         Resolution to reappoint Mr. Ralph Stubblefield, Jr. to the Madison County Mental Retardation Board for a term to expire April 1, 2011.  (Russell)

 

 

3.         Resolution to reappoint Mr. Fred Rodrique to the Bingo Review Committee for a term to expire April 8, 2007.   (Russell)

 

 

4.         Resolution to reappoint Dr. Delbert W. Baker to The Health Care Authority, Place 1, for a term to expire April 12, 2011.  (Showers)

 

 

5.         Resolution to appoint Ms. Bhavani Kakani  to The Health Care Authority, Place 1, for a term to expire April 12, 2011.  (Moon)

 

 

6.         Resolution to reappoint Mike Patterson to The Health Care Authority, Place 2, for a term to expire April 12, 2011.  (Russell)

 

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 Russell

            Councilwoman Moon

            Councilman Kling

            Councilman Watson

            Councilman Showers

 

13.       UNFINISHED BUSINESS ITEMS FOR ACTION.

 

a.         Ordinance No. 05-237, amending Article IV, Smoking in Public Places, of Chapter 14, Health and Sanitation, of the Code of Ordinances, as adopted and approved on the 24th day of April, 2003.  (Introduced April 14, 2005 Regular Council Meeting)  (Introduced April 14, 2005 Regular Council Meeting)  (Russell)

 

 

b.         Ordinance No. 02-251, amending Section 2-65, Time of Meetings, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Huntsville. (Introduced April 14, 2005 Regular Council Meeting) (Kling)

 

 

c.         Ordinance No. 05-252, to amend Article I, of Chapter 19 Recreation Services, Section 19-7, “Trespassing upon public parks and athletic fields which are closed for repair”.  (Introduced April 14, 2005 Regular Council Meeting) (Recreation Services & Landscape Management)

 

 

d.         Ordinance No. 05-254, to adopt one new base map as part of the official set of zoning maps. (Introduced April 14, 2005 Regular Council Meeting) (Planning)

 

 

e.         Ordinance No. 05-256, to amend Ordinance No. 89-79, Classification and Salary Plan Ordinance, to modify the salary classifications and/or title of certain positions within the Police Department.  (Introduced April 14, 2005 Regular Council Meeting) (Human Resources)

 

 

f.          Ordinance No. 05-257, concerning the annexation of land lying generally at the northwest corner of Old Big Cove Road and Hartford Road. (Introduced April 14, 2005 Regular Council Meeting) (Planning)

 

14.       NEW BUSINESS ITEMS FOR INTRODUCTION.

 

a.         Introduction of an ordinance concerning the annexation of land lying generally south of Green Cove Road and east of Hobbs Island Road. (Planning)

 

 

b.         Introduction of an ordinance concerning the annexation of land lying generally on the northwest corner of the intersection of Caldwell Land and King Drake Road. (Planning)

 

 

c.         Introduction of an ordinance amending Section 17-73 of the Code of Ordinances concerning discharging air rifles, air guns, air pistols, BB guns. (Police Department)

 

15.       NEW BUSINESS ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION OR ACTION.

 

a.         Resolution to the State Legislature requesting authorization for the City of Huntsville to conduct a citizen’s referendum.   (Kling)

 

 

b.         Resolution authorizing the Clerk-Treasurer to invoke subdivision letter of credit for Amhurst Subdivision Phase VI.   (City Attorney)

 

 

c.         Resolution authorizing the City Attorney to settle the Worker’s Compensation claim of Stuart Wilson.  (City Attorney)

 

 

d.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the National Speleological Society, Inc. (Recreation Services & Landscape Management)

 

 

e.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the Alabama Umpires Association. (Recreation Services & Landscape Management)

 

 

f.          Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with British Soccer, a division of Challenger Sports Corporation. (Recreation Services & Landscape Management)

 

 

g.        Resolution authorizing the Mayor submit the Consolidated Plan for FY05-FY09 to HUD. (Community Development)

 

 

h.         Resolution to earmark the proceeds of the Cummings Research Park West property sale for infrastructure improvements and land acquisition in Cummings Research Park. (Administration)

 

 

i.          Resolution authorizing the Mayor to apply for and execute an FY ’05 EPA Air Grant for $67,758.00 in federal funding to support the City’s Air Pollution Control Program. (Natural Resources)

 

 

j.          Resolution authorizing the Mayor to apply for and execute an FY ’06 EPA Air Grant for $75,000.00 in federal funding to support the City’s Air Pollution Control Program. (Natural Resources)

 

 

k.         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)

 

 

l.          Resolution to enter into a Payroll Card Program Agreement with AmSouth Bank. (Finance)

 

 

m.        Resolution authorizing the acceptance of donation to the Department of Recreation and Landscape Management in the amount of $1250 each from the Huntsville International League, the Huntsville Northern League, and the Huntsville National League for a total of $3750 to purchase laptop computers and software for the league registration process. (Finance)

 

 

n.         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)

 

 

o.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into agreements with the low bidder as outlined in the attached Summary of Bids for Acceptance. (Finance)

 

 

p.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with Jordan Excavating, Inc. for Capshaw Road Sewer and Pump Station, Project No. 65-04-SM01, by Change Order No. 1. (Engineering)

 

 

q.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Garver Engineers, L.L.C. for Land Surveying & Consulting Services for North Huntsville Industrial Park, Phase II, Project No. 65-05- SP16. (Engineering)

 

 

r.          Resolution authorizing the Mayor  to modify the agreement with Tetra Tech, Inc. for additional Engineering Services for Zierdt Road Pump Station and Forcemain Improvements, by Modification No. 3, Project No. 65-04-SS04. (Engineering)

 

 

s.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Renewal Agreement with Atkinson Farms for the Lease of Farm Land in Cummings Research Park. (Engineering)

 

 

t.          Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Renewal Agreement with Roger Martin Farms for the Lease of Farm Land in Cummings Research Park. (Engineering)

 

 

u.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with Christopher      Plumbing & Electric, Inc. for Williams Avenue Realignment, Project No. 65-04-RD08 and ST-045-999-010, by Change Order No. 2. (Engineering)

 

 

v.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor  to modify the agreement with Civil Solutions, L.L.P. for Engineering  Services for Street Improvements for the  Proposed Convention Center Hotel and Retail/Entertainment Development, Project No. 65-03-DR14 and Project No. ST-045-999-010, by Modification No. 2. (Engineering)

                                                                                                   

 

w.        Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Renewal Agreement with Sublett Farms, Inc. for the Lease of property in North Huntsville Industrial Park. (Engineering)

 

 

x.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a License Agreement with Robert Bailey for Property Maintenance at Bell Mountain Park. (Engineering)

 

 

y.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement Between the City of Huntsville And The Water and Wastewater Board of the City of Madison for Section of Sewer Line, Project No. 65-05-SS11. (Engineering)

 

 

z.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the State of Alabama Department of Transportation for Medaris Road Improvements, Project No. STPHS-4500 (209). (Engineering)

     

 

aa.       Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Tetra Tech, Inc.

for Engineering Services for Big Cove Flow Monitoring Program Development,

Project No. 65-05-SP18. (Water Pollution Control)

 

16.       LEGAL DEPARTMENT ITEMS/TRANSACTIONS.

 

a.         Vacation of Easements

 

1.         Ordinance to vacate a Utility and Drainage Easement along the rear of 3613 and 3615 South Memorial Parkway property.  (Parkway Properties)

 

 

2.         Ordinance to vacate a Utility and Drainage Easement along the rear of 3609 South Memorial Parkway property.  (W.D. Dinges)

 

 

3.         Ordinance to vacate a Utility and Drainage Easement along the rear of 3611 South Memorial Parkway property.  (Pennington)

 

 

 

4.         Ordinance to vacate 30-foot Sanitary Sewer Easement, Lot 4B, Ridgeside Estates, Plat book 45, Page 99.  (Lawson Ridge Rd; Colonial Bank).

 

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.