Revised: 10-10-06 (5:00
P.M.)
AGENDA FOR THE
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
3. Public Hearing on a resolution
authorizing the demolition of unsafe building constituting a public nuisance
located at
4. Public Hearing on a resolution
authorizing the demolition of an unsafe building constituting a public nuisance
located at
5. Public Hearing on a resolution
authorizing the demolition of an unsafe building constituting a public nuisance
located at
6. Public Hearing on a resolution
authorizing the demolition of an unsafe building constituting a public nuisance
located at
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.
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
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
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
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
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 (
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
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
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
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
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
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;
b. Vacation of rights-of-way
None
c. Deeds for acceptance
1. Pike Farms
Pump Station Pike Farms,
LLC, an
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.
b. A member of the Council shall be
elected by the Council to serve as its representative to the City of
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
2 – appointments
2. Community
Action Agency of
Counties,
Inc.
1 – appointment
3. Advisory
Commission on Accessibility
1 – appointment (City Council President or his designee)
4. City of
2
– appointments
5. Chairperson
of the Finance Committee and one other member of the Council as Vice
Chairperson of the Finance Committee.
18. ADJOURN.