Revised: 06-05-06 (5:00 p.m.)
AGENDA FOR THE HUNTSVILLE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
TO BE HELD JUNE 8, 2006 AT 6:00 P.M.
IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CALL TO ORDER.
1. INVOCATION.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a. Regular Meeting held May 25, 2006.
(Minutes Received)
4. RESOLUTIONS AND SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS.
a. Mayor.
1. Resolution commending the Randolph High School Boys Soccer Team winning the Division 6A State Soccer Championship.
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 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)
2. Public Hearing on a Resolution authorizing the demolition of an unsafe building constituting a public nuisance located at 2202 Seminole Drive, SW. (Community Development)
3. Public hearing on a resolution authorizing the City Council to sign the plat of Hawthorn Heights at Lake Forest. (Planning)
4. Public hearing on a resolution authorizing the City Council to sign the plat of Maple Grove at Lake Forest. (Planning)
b. Public Hearings to be Set
1. Resolution to set a public hearing on an ordinance rezoning land lying on the east side of Wade Road and north side of Taylor Lane from Residence 2-B District to Residence 2 District. (July 27, 2006 Regular Council Meeting) (Planning)
2. Resolution to set a public hearing on an ordinance rezoning land lying north of U.S. Highway 72 West and west of Balch Road from Residence 2-A District and Residence 2-B District to Highway Business C-4 District. (July 27, 2006 Regular Council Meeting) (Planning)
3. Resolution to set a public hearing on an ordinance zoning newly annexed land lying east of Homer Nance Road, south of Winchester Road, and along the Flint River to Highway Business C-4 District and Residence 1 District. (July 27, 2006 Regular Council Meeting) (Planning)
4. Resolution to set a public hearing on an ordinance zoning newly annexed land lying on the south side of Winchester Road and west of Shields Road to Neighborhood Business C-1 District. (July 27, 2006 Regular Council Meeting) (Planning)
5. Resolution to set a public hearing on an ordinance zoning newly annexed land lying north of Plummer Road, west of Research Park Boulevard, and east of Indian Creek Road to Residence 2 District and Residence 2-B District. (July 27, 2006 Regular Council Meeting) (Planning)
6. Resolution to set a public hearing on an ordinance zoning newly annexed land lying south of U.S. Highway 72 West and west of Slaughter Road to Highway Business C-4 District. (July 27, 2006 Regular Council Meeting) (Planning)
7. Resolution to set a public hearing on an ordinance zoning newly annexed land lying on the south side of U.S. Highway 72 West and east of Nance Road to Highway Business C-4 District. (July 27, 2006 Regular Council Meeting) (Planning)
7. COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS.
a. Communications from the Public.
b. Reports
8. HUNTSVILLE UTILITIES ITEMS.
a. Resolution authorizing the installation of (8) 150-watt & (17) 250-watt high-pressure sodium streetlights to provide lighting in a commercial subdivision. (W.O. 24503-L) (Utilities: Electric)
b. Resolution authorizing the conversion of 12kV distribution in the Harvest area, served by Madison Cross Roads Breaker 234. (W.O. 25246-G) (Utilities Electric)
c. Resolution authorizing the rebuild of the raw water electric substation.
(W.O. 25370-G) (Utilities: Electric)
d. Resolution authorizing the conversion of a portion of Madison Cross Roads Breaker 244 to 25kV specifications. (W.O. 25382-G) (Utilities: Electric)
e. Resolution authorizing the installation of 2,100' of 6" PE pipe to serve new industrial park. (W.O. 16403-M06-20-51) (Utilities: Gas)
f. Resolution authorizing the installation of 2,050' of 6" PE pipe to serve new phase of Research Park. (W.O. 16405-M06-20-51) (Utilities: Gas)
g. Resolution authorizing the relocation of water main along the west right-of-way of Chaney Thompson Road due to State project. (W.O. 1-07106-MI06-10-54) (Utilities: Water)
h. Resolution authorizing the installation of ductile iron water main along
US Highway 72 East. (W.O. 1-07127-MI06-10-54) (Utilities: Water)
i. Resolution authorizing the relocation of water main along Taylor Road, north of Terry Drake Road. (W.O. 1-07147-RA06-10-54) (Utilities: Water)
j. Resolution authorizing installation of ductile iron water main along an easement in Little Cove Estates. (W.O. 1-07169-MD06-10-51) (Utilities: Water)
9. BOARD APPOINTMENTS.
a. Board Appointments to be Voted on.
1. Resolution to reappointment Ms. Shirley Bush to the Historical Preservation Authority for a term to expire June 3, 2010. (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.
Councilman Showers
Councilwoman Moon
Councilman Kling
Councilman Watson
Councilman Russell
13. UNFINISHED BUSINESS ITEMS FOR ACTION.
a. Ordinance No. 06-495, concerning the expansion of the Five Points Historic District. (Introduced May 25, 2006 Regular Council Meeting) (Planning)
14. NEW BUSINESS ITEMS FOR INTRODUCTION.
a. Introduction of an ordinance concerning the annexation of land lying on the east side of Little Cove Road and south of McMullen Lane. (Planning)
b. Introduction of an ordinance concerning the annexation of land lying on the east side of Indian Creek Road, west of Research Park Boulevard, and east and west sides of Alabama Highway 53. (Planning)
c. Introduction of an ordinance concerning the annexation of land lying on the
east side of Wall Triana Highway and north of Capshaw Road. (Planning)
15. NEW BUSINESS ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION OR ACTION.
a. Request to fill Animal Services Shelter Attendant vacancy. (Animal Services)
b. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to renew the agreement between the
City of Huntsville and Stanard and Associates, Inc. (Fire & Rescue)
c. Request to fill Police Records Clerk vacancies. (Police)
d. Resolution authorizing the acceptance of donation to Animal Services as follows for Humane Education; donation of $5.00 from PetSmart Charities; donation of $128.00 from Alabama Credit Union; donation of $274.50 from general public during Open House; donation of $70.00 from Aluminum Can Buyers. (Finance)
e. 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)
f. 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)
g. Resolution authorizing the Clerk-Treasurer to invoke the performance bond for Hampton Pointe at Saddle Ridge Subdivision. (Legal)
h. Resolution authorizing the City Attorney to settle the claim of David S. Butler, Claim No. FY06-93. (Legal)
i. Resolution authorizing the City Attorney to settle the claim of Melinda Marona and All About Baby, Inc., Claim No. FY06-094. (Legal)
j. Request to fill the vacant, funded, Attorney III position at a higher step within the grade if necessary. (Legal)
k. Resolution authorizing the Clerk-Treasurer to invoke subdivision letter of credit for Belle Mor Lakes Subdivision. (Legal)
l. Resolution authorizing the Clerk-Treasurer to invoke subdivision letter of credit for CCI/Martin Medical Complex. (Legal)
m. Resolution authorizing the Clerk-Treasurer to invoke subdivision sidewalk letter of credit for Shadow Creek Subdivision, Phase 3. (Legal)
n. Resolution authorizing the Clerk-Treasurer to invoke subdivision sidewalk letter of credit for Hampton Pointe at Saddle Ridge Subdivision. (Legal)
o. Resolution authorizing the Clerk-Treasurer to invoke subdivision letter of credit for Hampton Station Subdivision. (Legal)
p. Resolution authorizing the Clerk-Treasurer to invoke subdivision letter of credit for Hampton Valley Subdivision. (Legal)
q. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with The State of Alabama for construction of Flint River Greenway, Phase II. (Planning)
r. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the State of Alabama Department of Transportation for Church Street Improvements from Pratt Avenue to Oakwood Avenue Clearing, Grubbing and Structure Removal, Project No. STPHV-8450(600). (Engineering)
s. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with low bidder, Sue-Jac, Inc. for Clinton Avenue Streetscape, Phase I, Basement Repairs, Project No. 65-04-SP07. (Engineering)
t. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the low bidder, Reed Contracting Services, Inc., for Slaughter Road & Old Madison Pike Intersection Improvements, Project No. 65-05-TI10. (Engineering)
u. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a renewal Agreement with Atkinson Farms for the Lease of Farm Land in Cummings Research Park. (Engineering)
v. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Renewal Agreement with
Roger Martin Farms for the Lease of Farm Land in Cummings Research Park and the southwest corner of Capshaw Road & Wall-Triana Highway. (Engineering)
w. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Garver Engineers, L.L.C. for Engineering Design Services for Brandontown Road Improvements, Project No. 65-06-RD08. (Engineering)
x. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Garver Engineers, L.L.C. for Global Positioning System (GPS) Sanitary Sewer Manhole Mapping Services, Project No. 65-06-SP24. (Water Pollution Control)
y. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with low bidder, Shelby Contracting Co., Inc. for Periodic Bid for Public Works Concrete Items Projects, Project No. 65-06-SP21. (Public Works)
z. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with low bidder, Reed Contracting Services, Inc. for Periodic Bid for Public Works Asphalt Projects, Project No. 65-06-SP20. (Public Works)
16. LEGAL DEPARTMENT ITEMS/TRANSACTIONS.
a. Vacation of Easements
1. Ordinance authorizing the vacation of two 15-foot utility and drainage easements, Lots 10 and 16, Liberty Park Phase 2 Subdivision, Plat Book Document 20051006000684690. (Patriot Park Drive; Benton).
2. Ordinance authorizing the vacation of a 10-foot utility and drainage easement on the north side of Lot 3, Amhurst Subdivision, Phase VI. (Poole Drive; Ranland)
3. Ordinance authorizing the vacation of a 10-foot utility and drainage easement on the south side of Lot 3, Amhurst Subdivision, Phase VI. (Poole Drive; Ranland)
4. Ordinance authorizing the vacation of a 15-foot utility and drainage easement, Lot 22, Block 3, Walker Woods Subdivision, Plat Book 13, Page 65. (Trailway Road; Palmer)
5. Ordinance authorizing the vacation of two 25-foot utility and drainage easements, Lots 1, 2, and 3, Bob Heath Drive at Cummings Research Park West, Document 20040714000224410. (IDB; Explorer Blvd.)
b. Vacation of rights-of-way
None
c. Deeds for acceptance
None
d. Routine bond satisfactions
None
e. Liquor bond mortgages
None
17. NON-ROSTER COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC.
18. ADJOURN.