Revised: 10-10-06   (5:00 P.M.)

 

 

AGENDA FOR THE HUNTSVILLE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

TO BE HELD OCTOBER 12, 2006 AT 6:00 P.M.

IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS

 

 

 

CALL TO ORDER.

 

 

1.         INVOCATION.

 

            Dr. Richard Showers, Sr.

            President Pro Tem                          

 

2.         PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.

 

 

3.         APPROVAL OF MINUTES

 

a.         Regular Meeting held September 28, 2006.

            (Minutes Received)

 

b.         Oath of Office/Special Session held October 2, 2006.

            (Minutes Received)

 

4.         RESOLUTIONS AND SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS.

 

a.         Mayor.

 

b.         Council.

 

1.         Adoption and Presentation.

 

a.         Resolution expressing appreciation to Mr. Edward J. Ottman, Jr., for his many years of outstanding service to the community.  (Kling)

 

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 an ordinance No. 06-786, amending the approved Transect Plan, Open Space Plan, Development Plan, and Phasing Plan for Providence Planned Development, LUI Rating 56. (Set August 24, 2006 Regular Council Meeting)  (Planning)

 

 

2.         Public hearing for Robin Strickland d/b/a Apollo Limousine Service to operate one (1) limousine in the City of Huntsville.  (Set September 28, 2006 Regular Council Meeting)  (Parking & Public Transit)

 

 

3.         Public Hearing on a resolution authorizing the demolition of unsafe building constituting a public nuisance located at 2706 Sixth Ave, SW.  (Community Development)

 

 

4.         Public Hearing on a resolution authorizing the demolition of an unsafe building constituting a public nuisance located at 2201 Toll Gate Rd., SE.  (Community Development)

 

 

5.         Public Hearing on a resolution authorizing the demolition of an unsafe building constituting a public nuisance located at 311 Lowery St., NW.  (Community Development)

 

 

6.         Public Hearing on a resolution authorizing the demolition of an unsafe building constituting a public nuisance located at 313 Lowry St., NW.  (Community Development)

 

b.         Public Hearings to be Set

 

1.         Resolution to set a public hearing on an ordinance zoning newly annexed land lying south of Dan Tibbs Road east of Indian Creek Road to Residence 2 District.  (November 21, 2006 Regular Council Meeting)  (Planning)

 

 

 

 

 

2.         Resolution to set a public hearing on an ordinance rezoning land lying east of Meridian Street, south of Neely Avenue, and west of Cottage Street from  Light Industry to Residence 2-C District and Neighborhood Business C-1 District.  (November 21, 2006 Regular Council Meeting) (Planning)

 

 

3.         Resolution to set a public hearing on an ordinance amending Article 72 – Sign Control Regulations of the City of Huntsville Zoning Ordinance.  (November 21, 2006 Regular Council Meeting) (Planning)

 

 

4.         Resolution to set a public hearing Scott C. Acton and Rebeka P. Acton to operate three (3) limousines in the City of Huntsville.  (October 26, 2006 Regular Council Meeting) (Parking & Public Transit)

 

7.         COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS.

 

a.         Communications from the Public.

 

b.         Reports

 

8.         HUNTSVILLE UTILITIES ITEMS.

 

a.         Resolution authorizing replacement of 2 regulators in Dug Hill Substation. 

(W.O. 25454-E)  (Utilities:  Electric)

 

 

b.         Resolution authorizing installation of 3375’ of 3-phase distribution system to improve service reliability.  (W.O. 25664-G)  (Utilities Electric)

 

 

c.         Resolution authorizing the construction of the 46kv tap and 12kv getaways for Garth Mountain Substation.  (W.O. 25686-G)  (Utilities:  Electric)

 

 

d.         Resolution authorizing the replacement/installation of the IBM #214 underground getaway from IBM substation to Landry's Seafood Restaurant.  (W.O. 25715-U)  (Utilities:  Electric)

 

 

e.         Resolution authorizing the replacement of 4 regulators at Wheeler Substation.  (W.O. 25743-G) (Utilities:  Electric)

 

 

f.          Resolution authorizing electric service to Hudson/Alpha Complex. 

(W.O. 25753-N) (Utilities:  Electric)

g.         Resolution authorizing relocation from rear feed to front feed underground distribution system & pull new EPR underground primary on Jacqueline Drive.(W.O. 25757-U)  (Utilities:  Electric)

 

 

h.         Resolution authorizing relocation from rear feed to front feed underground distribution system & pull new EPR underground primary in a portion of South Park Estates.  (W.O. 25758-U)  (Utilities:  Electric)

 

 

i.          Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Agreement with TVA that Provides a Process for Handling Fuel Cost Adjustment (FCA) Issues.  (Utilities:  Electric)

 

 

j.          Resolution authorizing installation of 4500' of 8", 950' of 4" & 2" PE gas pipe to clear conflict with proposed Governors Drive Widening Project. (W.O. 16397-MR06-20-52)  (Utilities:  Gas)

 

 

k.         Resolution authorizing installation of 3700' of 4" & 7900' of 2" PE gas pipe to serve McMullen Cove East Phase I.  (W.O. 16447-M06-20-51)  (Utilities:  Gas)

 

 

l.          Resolution authorizing the installation of 10,250' of 4" & 4220' of 2" gas pipe to serve McMullen Cove West Phase I.  (W.O. 16448-M06-20-51)  (Utilities:  Gas)

 

 

m.        Resolution authorizing installation of 900' of 6" & 2735' of 2" PE gas pipe to serve Liberty Park Phase 3.  (W.O. 16454-M06-20-51)  (Utilities:  Gas)

 

 

n.         Resolution authorizing the installation of approx. 2650' of 18" water main to serve Old Cove Place @ McMullen Cove.  (W.O. 1-07237-MD06-10-51)  (Utilities:  Water)

 

 

o.         Resolution authorizing the installation of approx. 1400' of 18" water main to provide service to Huntsville Decorating on Hwy. 431.  (W.O. 1-07245-MD06-10-51)  (Utilities:  Water)

 

 

p.         Resolution authorizing a site selection study for a new surface water treatment plant.  (W.O. 1-07251-E06-81-54)  (Utilities:  Water)

 

 

q.         Resolution authorizing the purchase of WaterGems Modeling Software Package to be used by the Engineering Department.  (P.R. DAT08282006-01)  (Utilities:  Water)

 

9.         BOARD APPOINTMENTS.

 

a.         Board Appointments to be Voted on.

 

1.         Resolution to reappoint Ms. Martha Jo Smith to the City Tree Commission for a term to expire October 8, 2008.  (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 Showers

            Councilwoman Moon

            Councilman Kling

            Councilman Russell

            Councilman Watson

 

13.       UNFINISHED BUSINESS ITEMS FOR ACTION.

 

a.         Ordinance No. 06-926, concerning an increase in sewer access fees.  (Introduced September 28, 2006 Regular Council Meeting)   (Planning)

 

 

b.         Ordinance No. 06-730, amending the Zoning Ordinance concerning Articles 3.1, 20.1, and 21.1.  (Set August 10, 2006 Regular Council Meeting)  (Postponed September 28, 2006 Regular Council Meeting till October 12, 2006 Regular Council Meeting) (Planning)

 

14.       NEW BUSINESS ITEMS FOR INTRODUCTION.

 

a.         Introduction of an ordinance concerning the annexation of land lying on the north side of Martin Road and east of Old Jim Williams Road.  (Planning)

 

15.       NEW BUSINESS ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION OR ACTION.

 

a.         Request to fill one (1) currently funded System Technician, Grade 12, in the ITS Department at a higher step than minimum within the grade if necessary.  (ITS)

 

 

b.         Ordinance to amend Budget Ordinance No. 06-855, adopted and approved on September 28, 2006, by changing the authorized strength within the ITS Department.  (ITS)

 

 

c.         Resolution concerning petition to convert private subdivisions within the Lake Forest Development to public status.  (Planning)

 

 

d.         Ordinance concerning street name change for new section of Swancott Road to be changed to Beadle Lane.  (Planning)

 

 

e.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement to transfer various items to HEMSI.  (Emergency Management)

 

 

f.          Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with the Cherokee County Commission in the amount of $3,000.00 to provide funding for an SNS exercise plan review.  (Emergency Management)

 

 

g.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the Lauderdale County Commission for SNS exercise plan review.  (Emergency Management)

 

 

h.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the Marion County Commission for SNS exercise plan review.  (Emergency Management)

 

 

i.          Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement with the United States Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance, for the FY 2006 Youth Gang Prevention Program in the amount of $246,807.  (Police)

 

 

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

 

 

k.         Ordinance to amend Budget Ordinance No. 06-855, adopted and approved on September 28, 2006, by changing the appropriated funding within various Departments. (Finance)

 

 

l.          Resolution authorizing to enter into an agreement between the City of Huntsville and Behavioral Health Systems, Inc., to provide a mental health benefit plan to City employees for the period of January 1, 2007 through December 31, 2007.  (Human Resources)

 

 

m.        Request for authorization to advertise and fill position of Accountant I at higher rate than minimum.  (Parking & Public Transit)

 

 

n.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with APAC-Southeast, Inc., for Bob Heath Paving, Project No. 65-04-RD04, by Change Order No. 1. (Public Works)  

 

 

o.         Ordinance to amend Budget Ordinance No. 06-855, adopted and approved on September 28, 2006, by changing the authorized strength within the Engineering Department.  (Engineering)

 

 

p.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to emend the contract with Shelby Contracting Company, Inc., for Explorer Boulevard Extension Improvements, Project No. 65-05-RD09, Change Order No. 1.  (Engineering)  DELETED

 

 

q.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with B.H. Craig Construction  Co., Inc., for Autumn  Branch Pump Station, Force Main & Sewer Line, Project No. 65-05-SM03, by Change Order No. 1.  (Engineering)

 

 

r.          Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with Sue-Jac, Inc., for Clinton Avenue Streetscape, Phase I, Basement Repairs, Project No. 65-04-SP07, by Change Order No. 1. (Engineering)

 

 

s.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Garrett & Associates Appraisals, Inc., for Appraisal Services for Meridian Street Improvements (Pratt Avenue to Oakwood Avenue), Project No. STPOA-8539(001).   (Engineering)

 

 

t.          Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with Miller & Miller Inc., for Old Madison Pike & Slaughter Road Guardrail Installation Project No. 65-06-TI04, by Change Order No. 1.  (Engineering)

 

 

u.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the low bidders, DRM Utilities, LLC for Gateway Park Greenway Project EDI Special Project #B-04-SP-AL-0013 & COH Project No. 65-06-WP01. (Engineering)

 

 

v.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with low bidder, DRM Utilities, L.L.C. for Little Cove Gravity Sewer, Pump Station & Forcemain, Project No. 65-06-SM04. (Engineering)

 

 

w.        Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Tetra Tech, Inc. for Engineering Services for Development of Sewer System Maintenance Database for CMOM Compliance – Phase I, Project No. 65-06-SP36.  (Water Pollution Control)

 

 

x.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agency Appropriation Agreement with the Community Action Agency. (Administration)

 

 

y.         Resolution authorizing the mayor to enter into an Agency Appropriation Agreement with the Huntsville Madison County Rescue Squad.  (Administration)

 

 

z.         Resolution authorizing the mayor to enter into an Agency Appropriation Agreement with the Huntsville Madison County Mental Health Board.  (Administration)

 

 

aa.       Resolution authorizing the mayor to enter into an Agency Appropriation Agreement with the Huntsville Botanical Garden.  (Administration)

 

 

bb.       Resolution authorizing the mayor to enter into an Agency Appropriation Agreement with the Huntsville Madison Community Watch.  (Administration)

 

 

cc.       Resolution authorizing the mayor to enter into an Agency Appropriation Agreement with the Huntsville Symphony.  (Administration)

 

 

dd.       Resolution authorizing the mayor to enter into an Agency Appropriation Agreement with the Huntsville Madison Mental Retardation Board.  (Administration)

 

 

ee.       Resolution authorizing the mayor to enter into an Agency Appropriation Agreement with the North Alabama African American Chamber of Commerce.  (Administration)

 

ff.         Resolution authorizing the mayor to enter into an Agency Appropriation Agreement with the Partnership for a Drug Free Community.  (Administration)

 

 

gg.       Resolution authorizing the mayor to enter into an Agency Appropriation Agreement with the North Alabama Science Center.  (Administration)

 

 

hh.       Resolution authorizing the mayor to enter into an Agency Appropriation Agreement with the Arts Council.  (Administration)

 

 

ii.         Resolution authorizing the mayor to enter into an Agency Appropriation Agreement with the Land Trust of North Alabama, Inc.  (Administration)

 

 

jj.          Resolution authorizing the mayor to enter into an Agency Appropriation Agreement with the National Children’s Advocacy Center.  (Administration)

 

 

kk.       Resolution authorizing the mayor to enter into an Agency Appropriation Agreement with the United Cerebral Palsy Association of Huntsville and Tennessee Valley, Inc.  (Administration)

 

 

ll.          Resolution authorizing the mayor to enter into an Agency Appropriation Agreement with the Huntsville Jaycees.  (Administration)

 

 

mm.     Resolution authorizing the mayor to enter into an Agency Appropriation Agreement with the Human Relations Commission.  (Administration)

 

 

nn.       Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agency Appropriation Agreement with Huntsville-Madison County Senior Center. (Administration)

 

 

oo.       Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agency Appropriation Agreement with Legal Services of North-Central Alabama. (Administration)

 

 

pp.       Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agency Appropriation Agreement with Huntsville Child Care Center, Inc. (Administration)

 

 

qq.       Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agency Appropriation Agreement with Meadow Hills Initiative, Inc. (Administration)

 

 

rr.         Resolution authorizing the mayor to enter into an Agency Appropriation Agreement with the Second Mile Development.  (Administration)

 

 

ss.       Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Estoppel Certificate and Agreement in regards to Huntsville Shores, LLC, and the Bridge Street Office Development.  (City Attorney)

 

 

tt.         Resolution authorizing the Clerk-Treasurer to invoke subdivision sidewalk letter of credit for Walton’s Mountain.  (City Attorney)

 

 

uu.       Resolution authorizing the Clerk-Treasurer to invoke subdivision sidewalk letter of credit for Windemere at the Reserve. (City Attorney)

 

 

vv.        Resolution authorizing the Clerk-Treasurer to invoke subdivision sidewalk letter of credit for Arbor Hill at the Reserve. (City Attorney)

 

 

ww.      Resolution authorizing the Clerk-Treasurer to invoke subdivision sidewalk letter of credit for Wedgewood at the Reserve. (City Attorney)

 

 

xx.        Resolution authorizing the Clerk-Treasurer to invoke sewer improvement letter of credit for Knox Creek East Sewer and Pump Station. (City Attorney)

 

 

yy.        Resolution authorizing the Clerk-Treasurer to invoke subdivision letter of credit for Autumn Branch Phase 2 Subdivision.  (City Attorney)

 

 

 

 

16.       LEGAL DEPARTMENT ITEMS/TRANSACTIONS.

 

a.         Vacation of Easements

 

1.         Ordinance authorizing the vacation of a 20-foot utility and drainage easement, Lot 24, Wheeler Pointe Phase V, Plat Book 32, Page 40.  (Otter Trail; Jackson)

 

b.         Vacation of rights-of-way

 

 

            None

 

c.         Deeds for acceptance

 

1.         Pike Farms Pump Station               Pike Farms, LLC, an Alabama limited liability

                                                                        Company,

                                                                        Accepted 10/4/06

 

d.         Routine bond satisfactions

 

 

            None

 

 

e.         Liquor bond mortgages

 

 

            None

 

17.       NON-ROSTER COMMUNICATIONS.

 

a.         City Council Election

 

            President, Glenn R. Watson, elected October 2, 2006.                          

            President Pro Tem, Richard Showers, Sr., elected October 2, 2006.               

            Third Presiding Officer, Sandra Moon, elected October 2, 2006.          

 

            City Council Committee Elections

 

b.         A member of the Council shall be elected by the Council to serve as its representative to the City of Huntsville Planning Commission.  The same member shall serve as the Council’s representative to the Metropolitan Planning Commission. 

 

 

 

 

c.         A member of the Council shall be elected by the Council to serve as its representative to the Research Park Board.  

 

d.         A member of the Council shall be elected by the Council to serve as its representative to the Historic Preservation Commission. 

      The Council President shall make appointments and assignments of Council members to represent the President and Council on the following boards, committees, and commissions:

 

            1.         Top of Alabama Regional Council of Governments

2 – appointments 

 

2.         Community Action Agency of Huntsville/Madison and Limestone

                        Counties, Inc.

                        1 – appointment   

           

            3.         Advisory Commission on Accessibility

                        1 – appointment  (City Council President or his designee) 

 

            4.         City of Huntsville Insurance Committee

                        2 – appointments 

 

            5.         Chairperson of the Finance Committee and one other member of the Council as Vice Chairperson of the Finance Committee.  

 

 

18.       ADJOURN.