Revised: 06-08-05   (4:30 p.m.)

 

 

AGENDA FOR THE HUNTSVILLE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

TO BE HELD JUNE 9,  2005 AT 6:00 P.M.

IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS

 

 

 

CALL TO ORDER.

 

1.         INVOCATION.

 

            Dr. Janette Kotey

            First Missionary Baptist Church

 

 

2.         PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.

 

 

3.         APPROVAL OF MINUTES

 

a.         Regular Meeting held May 19, 2005.

            (Minutes Received)

 

 

4.         RESOLUTIONS AND SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS.

 

a.         Mayor.

 

1.         Resolution honoring the Huntsville High School Girls Soccer Team as the 5A State Soccer Champions.

 

 

2.         Presentation of Merit Badges to Chris Sutphin, Brian Bates, Henry Smith, Captain Greg Braswell and  Mike Nazario from the Huntsville Fire & Rescue Department.

 

b.         Council.

 

1.         Adoption and Presentation.

 

2.         Adoption Only.

 

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. 05-363, amending the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 13 Fire Prevention and Protection.  (Set May 12, 2005 Regular Council Meeting) 

 

 

2.         Public Hearing on a Resolution authorizing the City Clerk Treasurer to assess the cost of the cutting and removing of grass and weeds against certain properties.  (Community Development)

 

 

3.         Public Hearing on a Resolution authorizing the demolition of an unsafe building constituting a public nuisance located at 3301 Seventh Avenue, SW.  (Community Development)

 

b.         Public Hearings to be Set

 

1.         Resolution to set a public hearing for Mazan Altubuh and Husam Alaskari d/b/a Huntsville Cab Company to operate thirteen (13) taxicabs in the City of Huntsville.  (June 23, 2005)  (Parking & Public Transportation)

 

 

2.         Resolution to set a public hearing on the zoning of newly annexed land lying at the northwest corner of Caldwell Lane and King Drake Road to Planned Development Housing District, LUI Rating 37.  (July 25, 2005)  (Planning)

 

 

3.         Resolution to set a public hearing on the zoning of newly annexed land lying generally on the west side of Old Railroad Bed Road, east of Sanderson Road, and north of U.S. Highway 72 West to Planning Development Housing District, LUI Rating 40. (July 25, 2005)   (Planning)

 

 

4.         Resolution to set a public hearing on the zoning of newly annexed land lying on the north side of U.S. Highway 72 East, south of the Southern Railway, and east of Bell Circle to C-4 Highway Business District.  (July 25, 2005)  (Planning)

 

 

5.         Resolution to set a public hearing on the zoning of newly annexed land lying at the northeast corner of James Road and Plainview Drive to Residence 1-A.  (July 25, 2005)   (Planning)

 

 

6.         Resolution to set a public hearing on the zoning of newly annexed land lying at the northwest corner of Old Big Cove Road and Hartford Road to Residence 1-A District.  (July 25, 2005)   (Planning)

 

 

7.         Resolution to set a public hearing on the zoning of newly annexed land lying south of Green Cove Road and east of Hobbs Island Road to Residence 1 District, Residence 1-B District, and Residence 2-B District.  (July 25, 2005)   (Planning)

 

7.         COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS.

 

a.         Communications from the Public.

 

b.         Reports

 

8.         HUNTSVILLE UTILITIES ITEMS.

 

a.         Resolution authorizing Huntsville Utilities to contract for the construction of secondary oil containment for six substations.  (W.O. 24213G)  (Utilities: Electric)

 

 

b.         Resolution authorizing the installation of 2500' of 4" PE gas pipe, replacing existing service lines & associated ties for Meridian Street Road-Widening Project.  (W.O. 16276) (Utilities: Gas)

 

 

c.         Resolution authorizing the installation of 2,050' of 6" PE in Northwest Industrial Park & the installation of approx. 865' of 12" ws high pressure main along Pulaski Pike.  (W.O. 16280) (Utilities: Gas)

 

 

d.         Resolution authorizing the installation of approx. 1500' of 8" DI water main between Springhouse Road & Toney Drive.  (W.O. 06925-MI05) (Utilities: Water)

 

 

e.         Resolution authorizing the installation of approx. 185 one-inch regulators along Barcody Rd. & Fanelle Circle.  (W.O. 06939-MI05) (Utilities: Water)

 

 

 

9.         BOARD APPOINTMENTS.

 

a.         Board Appointments to be Voted on.

 

b.         Board Appointment Nominations.

 

1.         Nomination to reappoint  Mr. Ronald Boles to the Huntsville Electric Utility Board for a term to expire July 1, 2008.  (Watson/Moon)

 

 

2.         Nomination to appoint Ms. Sandra Steele to the Huntsville Natural Gas Utility Board for a term to expire July 1, 2008.  (Moon)

 

 

3.         Nomination to appoint Ms. Sandra Steele to the Huntsville Water Utility Board for a term to expire July 1, 2008.  (Moon)

 

 

4.         Nomination to reappoint Mr. Stanley “Shot” Statum to the Huntsville Natural Gas Utility Board for a term to expire July 1, 2008.  (Watson)

 

 

5.         Nomination to reappoint Mr. Stanley “Shot” Statum to the Huntsville Water Utility Board for a term to expire July 1, 2008.  (Watson)

 

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 Watson

            Councilman Russell

            Councilwoman Moon

            Councilman Kling

            Councilman Showers

 

13.       UNFINISHED BUSINESS ITEMS FOR ACTION.

 

a.         Ordinance No. 05-405, amending Article IV of Chapter 14 of the Code of Ordinances “Smoking in Public Places”.   (Introduced May 19, 2005 Regular Council Meeting)  (Watson)

14.       NEW BUSINESS ITEMS FOR INTRODUCTION.

 

a.         Introduction of a resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Real Estate Sales Contract between the City of Huntsville and Big Spring Partners, Inc.  (City Attorney)

 

 

b.         Introduction of a resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Lease Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Big Spring Partners, Inc.  (City Attorney)

 

 

c.        Introduction of an ordinance concerning the annexation of land lying south of Martin Road and east of Betts Spring.  (Planning)

 

 

d.         Introduction of an ordinance concerning the annexation of land lying on the west side of Christopher Drive and north of U.S. Highway 72 West (Lot 3, Block 2 of Putman Acres Second Addition).  (Planning)

 

 

e.         Introduction of an ordinance concerning the annexation of land lying on the west side of Wall Triana Highway and south of Boeing Boulevard.  (Planning)

 

 

f.          Introduction of an ordinance concerning the annexation of land lying on the west side of Christopher Drive and north of U.S. Highway 72 West (Lot 5, Block 2 of Putman Acres, Second Addition).  (Planning)

 

 

g.         Introduction of an Ordinance to amend the Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual, Ordinance No. 04-315, Section 8.6, as amended by Ordinance No. 05-054.  (Human Resources)

 

15.       NEW BUSINESS ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION OR ACTION.

 

a.         Request for authorization to fill Public Safety Dispatcher vacancies.  (Police)

 

 

b.         Resolution authorizing the acceptance of donation to Operation Green Team in the amount of $300.00 from Covanta Energy to help with the cost of the Beautification Board Judges Luncheons held May 24 – 25, 2005; and donation to Huntsville Police Department of one (1) chocolate Labrador Retriever dog from the Dogs Against Drugs/Dogs Against Crime (DADDAC) for the purpose of use as a narcotics detector canine for the Madison/Morgan County Strategic Counter-drug Team (HIDTA Task Force).  (Finance)

 

 

c.         Resolution authorizing the issuance of advanced travel funds for Huntsville Fire & Rescue.  (Finance)

 

 

d.         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)

 

 

e.         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)

 

 

f.          Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute and deliver a quitclaim deed from the Madison County Railroad Authority to the City of Huntsville.  (City Attorney)

 

 

g.         Resolution authorizing the Clerk Treasurer to invoke subdivision sidewalk letter of credit for Shadow Creek Subdivision Phase 3.  (City Attorney)

 

 

h.         Resolution authorizing the Clerk Treasurer to invoke subdivision sidewalk letter of credit for Chapman Cove Subdivision of the High Mountain Reserve.  (City Attorney)   DELETED

 

 

i.          Resolution authorizing the Clerk Treasurer to invoke subdivision sidewalk letter of credit for Oakhurst East Third Addition Subdivision.  (City Attorney)

 

j.          Resolution authorizing the Clerk Treasurer to invoke subdivision letter of credit for Hampton Pointe at Saddle Ridge Subdivision.  (City Attorney)

 

 

k.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Real Estate Sales and Option Contract between the City of Huntsville and Colonial Realty Limited Partnership.  (City Attorney)

 

 

l.          Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Option Contract among the City of Huntsville and Columbus E. Morrison, Jr., Turner Properties, LLC, and the Estate of Ira Thompson, deceased.  (City Attorney)

 

 

m.        Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Real Estate Sales Contract between the City of Huntsville and Delta Research, Inc., for property located in Cummings Research Park West.  (City Attorney)

 

 

n.         Resolution for approval of a private right-of-way pursuant to Alabama Code Section 18-3-1.  (City Attorney)

 

 

o.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement between the City of Huntsville and the United States Postal Service.  (Facilities Projects Management/Planning)

 

 

p.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement between the City of Huntsville and Pearce Construction Company, Inc.   (Facilities Projects Management)

 

 

q.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement between the City of Huntsville and Shelby Contracting Company, Inc.  (Facilities Projects Management)

 

 

r.          Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement between the City of Huntsville and J.A. Dawson & Co., Inc., for the playground equipment at various Park locations in Huntsville, Alabama.  (Facilities Projects Management)

 

 

s.         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 Management)

 

 

t.          Resolution authorizing the Mayor to submit an application to the U.S. Department of HUD for a One Year Shelter Plus Care Renewal Grant.  (Community Development)

 

 

u.         Resolution authorizing the application and execution of FTA Operating Grant, Section 5307 for FY 2006.  (Parking & Public Transportation)

 

 

v.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with The University of Alabama in Huntsville for shuttle service.  (Parking & Public Transportation)

 

 

w.        Resolution authorizing the Mayor to appropriate $25,000.00 to the Sheriff’s Department for Operation Life Saver and other equipment on behalf of Emergency Management.  (Emergency Management)

 

 

x.         Resolution authorizing the acceptance of a $1,185,592.00 grant from the Alabama Department of Homeland Security.  (Emergency Management)

 

 

y.         Request for permission to fill one (1) currently funded position of Custodial Shift Supervisor (Grade 8) in General Services and to fill the position at a higher step within the grade if necessary.  (General Services)

 

 

z.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to apply for and execute an FY 2006 EPA Air Program Grant in an amount up to $150,000.00 to support the City’s Air Pollution Control Program.  (Natural Resources)

 

 

aa.       Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Garver Engineers, L.L.C. for Engineering Design Services for Pulaski Pike & Liberty Hill Road Improvements, Project No. 65-05-RD08.   (Engineering)

 

 

bb.       Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with H2O Construction Co., Inc. for East Winchester Road Sanitary Sewer, Phase I, Project No. CS-010307-07-18, by Change Order No. 1. (Engineering)

 

 

cc.       Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Florence & Hutcheson, Inc. for Engineering Design Services for Governors Drive Widening, Phase I, Construction Sequencing Plans, Survey and Design, Project No. 65-05-RD03.  (Engineering)

 

 

dd.       Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Civil Solutions, L.L.P. for Engineering Design Services for Bridge Street Off-Site Drainage Improvements Project No. 65-05-DR04.    (Engineering)

 

 

ee.       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. 3.    (Engineering)

 

 

ff.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Renewal Agreement with Alan Wade Murphy, Harold Wade Murphy and Kathleen Murphy for the Lease of Farm Land in the vicinity of the Western Area Treatment Plant .   (Engineering)

 

 

gg.       Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with APAC-Southeast, Inc. for Old Monrovia Road Improvements, Project No. 65-03-RD05, by Change Order No. 4.   (Engineering)

 

 

hh.       Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with Miller & Miller, Inc. for Indian Creek Bridge Improvements at Gates Mill Road, Project No. 65-04-BR03, by Change Order    No. 2.  (Engineering)

           

 

ii.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to approve Spectrum Environmental Services, Inc. to  Remove and Manage Petroleum Contaminated Soils for Robert E. “Bud” Cramer, Jr., Park, Project No. 65-03-DR02.  (Engineering)

                              

 

jj.          Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with low bidder, Patterson & Wilder Construction Co., Inc. for Knox Creek East Gravity Sewer, Phase II, Project No. 65-04-SS10.  (Engineering)

 

 

kk.       Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Garver Engineers, L.L.C. for Engineering Design Services for North Huntsville Industrial Park, Phase III, Project No. 65-05-SP28.  (Engineering)   

 

ll.          Request for authorization to advertise and fill budgeted vacant Landscape Maintenance Lead Worker position in the Cemetery Department.  (Cemetery)      

 

 

mm.     Resolution to change the 2nd regular meeting July 28, 2005 to July 25, 2005, and 2nd regular meeting August 25, 2005 to August 23, 2005.  (Council)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

16.       LEGAL DEPARTMENT ITEMS/TRANSACTIONS.

 

a.         Vacation of Easements

 

1.         Ordinance authorizing the vacation of Utility and Drainage Easements along the side and rear lot lines of Lots 2 & 3, Block 1, Fletcher Street 2nd Addition, Plat Book 28, Page 87.  (Schrimsher; Fletcher Street).

 

2.         Ordinance authorizing the vacation of Two 10-foot Utility and Drainage Easements, Lot 3, Bob Wallace Industrial Park, Plat Book 45, Page 37.  (Bob Wallace Ave and First Street).  

 

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.