Revised: 02-08-06   (2:00 p.m.)

 

 

AGENDA FOR THE HUNTSVILLE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

TO BE HELD  FEBRUARY 9,  2006 AT 6:00 P.M.

IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS

 

 

 

CALL TO ORDER.

 

1.         INVOCATION.

 

            Dr. Richard Showers, Sr.

 

           

2.         PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.

 

 

3.         APPROVAL OF MINUTES

 

a.         Regular Meeting held January 26, 2006.

            (Minutes Received)

 

 

4.         RESOLUTIONS AND SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS.

 

a.         Mayor.

 

b.         Council.

 

1.         Adoption and Presentation.

 

a.         Resolution recognizing the Elks Lodge 1648 for their contributions to the community.  (Watson)

 

2.         Adoption Only.

 

a.         Resolution congratulating Mrs. Reta Moye on her retirement, with 27 years of service as a civil servant of the U.S. Army.  (Showers)

 

 

b.         Resolution in recognition of the Forty-Eighth Debutante Presentation and Ball of the Epsilon Gamma Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated to be held on February 17, 2006 at the Von Braun Center North Hall.  (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 a Resolution authorizing the demolition of the unsafe building(s) constituting a public nuisance located at 2008, 2010, 2012, 2014, Levert NE and 2010 Levert St. Accessory Structure Only, 2012 Levert St. NE Accessory Structure Only. (Community Development)

 

 

2.         Public Hearing on Lake Forest Phase I, for approval by City council as a private subdivision pursuant to Section 10.4.6 of the COH Zoning Ordinance. (Planning)

 

 

3.         Public Hearing on Elm Ridge at Lake Forest, for approval by City Council as a private subdivision pursuant to Section 10.4.6 of the COH Zoning Ordinance. (Planning)

 

b.         Public Hearings to be Set

 

1.         Resolution to set a public hearing, on an ordinance rezoning land lying south of Dunlop Boulevard and north of Kellner Road from Planned Industrial District to Residence 2 District. (March 23, 2006 Regular Council Meeting)  (Planning)

 

 

2.         Resolution to set a public hearing, on an ordinance rezoning land lying on the west side of McMurtrie Drive and south of U.S. Highway 72 West from Residence 2-A District to Residence 2-B District. (March 23, 2006 Regular Council Meeting) (Planning)

 

 

3.         Resolution to set a public hearing, on an ordinance zoning newly annexed land lying on the west side of Dupree Worthey Road and south of Capshaw Road to Residence 1-A District. (March 23, 2006 Regular Council Meeting) (Planning)

 

 

 

 

4.         Resolution to set a public hearing, on an ordinance rezoning land lying at the northeast corner of the intersection of Triana Boulevard and Drake Avenue from Residence 2 District to Neighborhood Business C-1 District. (March 23, 2006 Regular Council Meeting) (Planning)

 

 

5.         Resolution to set a public hearing, on an ordinance rezoning land lying on the west side of Triana Boulevard, south of Johnson Road, and north of Redstone Arsenal from Residence 1-B District and Residence 2-B District to Residence 2-A District. (March 23, 2006 Regular Council Meeting) (Planning)

 

 

6.         Resolution to set a public hearing, on an ordinance rezoning land lying east of McMullen Lane and north of Little Cove Road from Residence 1-A District to Residence 2-A District and Residence 2 District. (March 23, 2006 Regular Council Meeting) (Planning)

 

 

7.         Resolution to set a public hearing, on an ordinance rezoning land lying on the north side of Wall Street Road and east of Rabbit Lane from Residence 1-B District to Residence 2 District. (March 23, 2006 Regular Council Meeting) (Planning)

 

7.         COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS.

 

a.         Communications from the Public.

 

b.         Reports

 

8.         HUNTSVILLE UTILITIES ITEMS.

 

a.         Resolution authorizing relocation & conversion of overhead 3-phase feeder on Governors Dr. to underground to clear for COH Road Widening Project. (W.O. 24986-G) (Utilities: Electric)

 

 

b.         Resolution authorizing contract labor & equipment to perform site preparation &

           fencing for the future site of Perimeter Park Substation.  (W.O. 24999-G)

           (Utilities: Electric)

 

 

c.         Resolution authorizing materials & labor to renovate filters 10, 11 & 12 at the

            South  Parkway Water Treatment Plant.  (W.O. 1-07070-E06-17-54)

            (Utilities: Water)

 


9.         BOARD APPOINTMENTS.

 

a.         Board Appointments to be Voted on.

 

1.         Resolution to appoint Beverly Bell to the Beautification Board for a partial term to expire February 10, 2008.  (Kling) 

 

 

2.         Resolution to appoint Paul Julio to the Human Relations Commission for a partial term to expire September 8, 2006.  (Kling) 

 

b.         Board Appointment Nominations.

 

1.         Nomination of Margie G. Coffel to the Beautification Board for a partial term to expire February 10, 2008.  (Kling) 

 

10.       APPROVAL OF EXPENDITURES.

 

a.         Resolution authorizing the expenditures for payments.  (Finance Committee)

 

b.         Finance Committee Report.

 

1.         Resolution approving travel for Councilman Mark Russell, to attend the Chamber of Commerce Washington, D.C. trip, April 23-25, 2006.  (Watson)       

 

 

2.         Resolution approving travel for Councilwoman Sandra Moon, to attend the Chamber of Commerce Washington, D.C. trip, April 23-25, 2006.  (Watson)                   

 

3.         Resolution approving travel for Councilman Bill Kling, Jr., to attend the Chamber of Commerce Washington, D.C. trip, April 23-25, 2006.  (Watson)                   

 

 

4.         Resolution approving travel for Councilman Richard Showers. Sr., to attend the Chamber of Commerce Washington, D.C. trip, April 23-25, 2006. (Watson)            

 

 

5.         Resolution approving travel for Councilman Glenn R. Watson, to attend the Chamber of Commerce Washington, D.C. trip, April 23-25, 2006. (Watson)                    

 

 

6.         Resolution approving travel for Councilman Richard Showers, Sr., to attend the NLC’s 2006 Congressional City Conference, Washington, D.C. – March 11 – 15, 2006.  (Watson)                     

 

11.       COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR.

 

12.       COMMUNICATIONS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS.

           

            Councilwoman Moon

            Councilman Kling

            Councilman Watson

            Councilman Showers

            Councilman Russell

 

13.       UNFINISHED BUSINESS ITEMS FOR ACTION.

 

a.         Ordinance No. 06-97, to amend the Personnel Policies and Procedures manual, Section 10.22, to modify the maximum amount of leave that can be donated. (Introduced January 26, 2006 Regular Council Meeting)  (Human Resources)

 

14.       NEW BUSINESS ITEMS FOR INTRODUCTION.

 

 

15.       NEW BUSINESS ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION OR ACTION.

 

a.         Resolution authorizing the Clerk-Treasurer to invoke subdivision sidewalk letter of credit for Fleming Properties, Second Addition. (Legal)

 

 

b.         Resolution authorizing the Clerk-Treasurer to invoke AmSouth Bank letter of credit no. 79318172 for Hidden Lake Subdivision. (Legal)

 

 

c.         Resolution authorizing the Clerk-Treasurer to invoke AmSouth Bank letter of credit no. 79318171 for Hidden Cove Subdivision (Legal)

 

 

d.         Resolution authorizing the Clerk-Treasurer to invoke Colonial Bank letter of credit no. 6198 for Main Line Subdivision. (Legal)

 

 

e.         Resolution authorizing the Clerk-Treasurer to invoke SouthBank letter of credit no. 2005-207 for Shadow Springs Subdivision. (Legal)

 

 

f.          Resolution authorizing the Clerk-Treasurer to invoke SouthTrust Bank letter of credit for Carrington Subdivision Phase I. (Legal)

 

 

g.         Resolution authorizing City Attorney to seek a forfeiture of the surety bond issued by CNA Surety Company. (Legal)

 

 

h.         Resolution authorizing the acceptance of donation to the department of Recreation and Landscape Management as follows: donation from Huntsville Patriot League in the amount of $900.00 to be used towards the purchase of a computer to be used for league registrations and databases; donation of $6,000.00 from County Commissioner Bob Harrison to be used for enhancement of recreation services and facilities in District 6 and; donation to the Administration, Operation Green Team, in the amount of $948.00 from the District Attorney’s Employee Fund for a bench for Tim Morgan, District Attorney, and donation to Animal Services in the amount of $30.00 from Eloise Ostensoe for care of animals. (Finance)

 

 

i.          Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into agreements with the low bidders meeting specifications as outline in the attached Summary of Bids for Acceptance. (Finance)

 

 

j.          Ordinance to amend Budget Ordinance No. 05-815, adopted and approved on September 29, 2005 by changing appropriated funding and the authorized personnel strength within various departments. (Finance)

 

 

k.         Ordinance declaring certain equipment attachments surplus and to be sold. (Public Works Services)

 

 

l.          Request for authorization to advertise and fill vacated Street Sweeper Operator Grade 9 (Public Works-Sanitation)

 

 

m.        Request for authorization to advertise and fill vacated Equipment Operator I, Grade 6 (Public Works-Sanitation)

 

 

n.        Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Johnson & Associates, Inc., for Construction Staking Services for Bob Heath Drive & Quest Drive, Project No. 65-04-RD04. (Public Works)

 

 

o.         Request for authorization to advertise and fill vacated Fingerprint Technician, Grade 10. (Police)

 

 

p.         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 Vest previously purchased. (Police)

 

 

q.         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)

 

 

r.          Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement with Summit Technology, Inc. for Professional Services. (ITS)

 

 

s.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Alabama DOT for Preliminary Engineering and Construction for Five Points Improvement Project, Phase 3. (Planning)

 

 

t.          Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Alabama DOT for Preliminary Engineering and Construction for Western Madison County Streetscape Development. (Planning)

 

 

u.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with the Von Braun Center Board of Control for security enhancements. (Emergency Management)

 

 

v.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with Sue-Jac, Inc., for Knox Creek East Sewer Pump Station, Project No. 65-04-SM04, by Change Order No. 2. (Engineering)

            

 

w.        Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with Miller & Miller, Inc. for Big Spring Park Canal Extension, EDA Project No. 04-01-05418, by Change Order No. 1. (Engineering)

 

 

x.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the low bidder, Sutton Contracting, Inc. for North Huntsville Industrial Park Sanitary Sewer Extension to Henderson Property, Project No. 65-06-SO03. (Engineering)

 

 

y.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the low bidder, APAC-Southeast, Inc. for North Huntsville Industrial Park Parking Lot and Walking Trail, Project No. 65-06-SP09. (Engineering)

 

 

z.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the low bidder,

Christopher Plumbing & Electric, Inc., for North Huntsville Industrial Park Sewer to Lot 20 of Phase III and Sewer Outfall Extension, Project No. 65-06-SO01. (Engineering)

 

 

aa.      Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with OMI, Inc. for

Construction Administration Services for Pavement Repair in Twelve Stones Subdivision, Project No. 65-06-RR01. (Engineering)

 

 

bb.      Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with AMEC Earth & Environmental, Inc. for Engineering Design Services for Clinton Avenue/Broglan Branch Bridge Replacement, Project No. 65-06-BR02. (Engineering)

 

 

cc.      Approval to advertise and fill position of Civil Engineer II, Pay Grade 17, and to fill position at steps higher than minimum within the pay grade if necessary. (Engineering)

 

 

dd.      Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Johnson & Associates, Inc. for Engineering Design Services for Old Monrovia Road/Oakwood Road Widening,  Project No. 65-05-RD14. (Engineering)

 

 

ee.      Approval to advertise and fill position of Traffic Engineer III, Pay Grade 17, and to fill position at steps higher than minimum within the pay grade if necessary. (Engineering)

 

16.       LEGAL DEPARTMENT ITEMS/TRANSACTIONS.

 

a.         Vacation of Easements

 

1.         Ordinance authorizing the vacation of an existing utility easement across Lots 12, 13, 14, 15 and 16, Bellglade by the River Subdivision.  (Darwin).

 

 

2.         Ordinance authorizing the vacation of a 10-foot utility and drainage easement along the lot line of Lot 2, Springdale Farms, Plat Book 1, Page 163, and Plat Book 47, Page 5.  (Bob Wallace Ave.; Southern States Leasing Co.)

3.         Ordinance authorizing the vacation of two 25-foot utility and drainage easements, Lot 2, Lowe Industrial Park, Phase Four, Plat Book 41, Page 42.  (UAH; Kellner Rd).

 

 b.        Vacation of rights-of-way

 

1.a.      Ordinance authorizing the vacation of portions of Monroe Street and Engle Drive right-of-way.  (Health Care Authority of the City of Huntsville).

 

 

1.b.      Resolution dedicating a right-of-way of portions of Monroe Street and Engle Drive right-of-way to the City of Huntsville.  (Health Care Authority of the City of Huntsville).

 

 

2.a.      Resolution authorizing the vacation of a portion of St. Clair Avenue right-of-way to the City of Huntsville and the vacation of a portion of St. Clair Avenue right-of-way to the Tennessee Valley Authority.  (TVA).

 

c.         Deeds for acceptance

 

 

            None

 

d.         Routine bond satisfactions

 

 

            None

 

e.         Liquor bond mortgages

 

 

            None

 

17.       NON-ROSTER COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC.

 

 

18.       ADJOURN.