Revised: 01-10-07 (2:00 p.m.)
AGENDA FOR THE
TO BE HELD JANUARY 11, 2007 AT 6:00 P.M.
IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CALL TO ORDER.
1. INVOCATION.
Dr. Richard
Showers, Sr.
District
One
2. PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE.
3. APPROVAL OF
MINUTES
a. Regular
Meeting held December 21, 2006.
(Minutes
Received)
4. RESOLUTIONS
AND SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS.
a. Mayor.
b. Council.
1. Adoption and
Presentation.
2. Adoption
Only.
a. Resolution
welcoming Mr. Dennis Rahiim Watson from
speaker for the annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Commemoration Program at the
c. Other
Special Recognitions.
d. Announcements.
5. BUSINESS WITH
OUTSIDE LEGAL REPRESENTATION.
6. PUBLIC
HEARINGS.
a. Public
hearings to be held.
1. Public hearing to hear any objections
to the abatement of public nuisance located at 3421 Glen Park Drive, N.W. (Set
December 14, 2006 Regular Council Meeting). (Community Development)
2. Public hearing for Samantha Baker and
Bobby Myers d/b/a Baker/Myers LLC to operate twenty (20) limousines in the City
of Huntsville. (Set December 21, 2006
Regular Council Meeting) (Parking &
Public Transit)
b. Public Hearings
to be Set
1. Resolution to set a public hearing on
an ordinance rezoning land lying on the south side of Plummer Road and east of
Research Park Boulevard from Neighborhood Business C-1 District to Residence
2-B District.
(February 22, 2007
Regular Council Meeting. (Planning)
2. Resolution to set a public hearing on
an ordinance rezoning land lying on the east side of
(February 22, 2007
Regular Council Meeting. (Planning)
3. Resolution to set a public hearing on
an ordinance zoning newly annexed land lying on the south side of McCrary Road
and the west side of Nance Road to Residence 2-B District. (February 22, 2007 Regular Council Meeting.
(Planning)
4. Resolution to set a public hearing on
an ordinance rezoning land lying on the south side of Martin Road and the west
side of Zierdt Road from Residence 2-B District to Neighborhood Business C-1
District. (February 22, 2007 Regular
Council Meeting. (Planning)
7. COMMUNICATIONS
AND REPORTS.
a. Communications
from the Public.
b. Reports
8.
a. Resolution
authorizing purchase of a new 35,000 GVWR Cab & Chassis w/49' telescopic
aerial device. (P.R. 2909)
(Utilities: Electric
b. Resolution
authorizing upgrade of electric facilities in the downtown/medical district due
to age. (W.O. 24673-UB) (Utilities Electric)
c. Resolution
authorizing change-out of 3 regulators in Hazel Green Substation. (W.O. 24895-G) (Utilities:
Electric)
d. Resolution
authorizing 25kV conversion on Hazel Green 214.
(W.O. 25941-G) (Utilities: Electric)
e. Resolution
authorizing extension of electrical facilities to Lockheed Martin in
f. Resolution
authorizing construction of OH feeder tie circuit along
g. Resolution
authorizing replacement of 6 regulators at New Hope Substation. (W.O.
26027-G) (Utilities: Electric)
h. Resolution
authorizing extension of electrical facilities to Digium in
i. Resolution
authorizing purchase of 1 new/unused 1-ton super duty truck, cab &
chassis. (P.R. 2911) (Utilities:
Gas)
j. Resolution
authorizing purchase of 1 new/unused 1-ton super duty truck, cab &
chassis. (P.R. 2912) (Utilities:
Gas)
k. Resolution
authorizing purchase of 1 new/unused (35,000 GVWR) super duty truck, cab &
chassis. (P.R. 2915) (Utilities:
Gas)
l. Resolution
authorizing purchase of 1 new/unused tractor/backhoe/loader.
(P.R.
2922) (Utilities: Gas)
m. Resolution
authorizing purchase of 1 new/unused walk behind trencher.
(P.R.
TB120406-001) (Utilities: Gas)
n. Resolution
authorizing purchase of 1 new/unused directional boring machine. (P.R. TB120406-002) (Utilities:
Gas)
o. Resolution
authorizing purchase of 1 new/unused directional walk behind trencher. (P.R. TB120406-003) (Utilities:
Gas)
p. Resolution authorizing the installation
of 4200' of 2" PE pipe in Madison Heights Subdivision. (W.O. 16477-MR06-20-52) (Utilities:
Gas)
q. Resolution authorizing purchase of 1
new 35,000 GVWR Truck, Cab & Chassis.
(P.R. TB-121906-001)
(Utilities: Water)
r. Resolution authorizing purchase of 1
new tractor/backhoe. (P.R.
TB-121906-002) (Utilities: Water)
s. Resolution authorizing purchase of 1
new 50,000 GVWR Truck, Cab & Chassis.
(P.R. TB-121906-004)
(Utilities: Water)
t. Resolution authorizing relocation of
approx. 3400' of 16", 220' of 12" & 860' o 6" water main
along Governors Drive. (W.O.
1-07261-RC07-10-54) (Utilities: Water)
u. Resolution
authorizing purchase of pump assemblies for Southwest Water Treatment
Plant. (W.O. 1-07313-E07-17-52) (Utilities:
Water).
9. BOARD
APPOINTMENTS.
a. Board
Appointments to be Voted on.
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
Kling
Councilman Russell
Councilman
Showers
Councilwoman
Moon
Councilman
Watson
13. UNFINISHED
BUSINESS ITEMS FOR ACTION.
14. NEW BUSINESS
ITEMS FOR INTRODUCTION.
a. Introduction of an Ordinance to amend
Ordinance #89-79, Classification and Salary Plan Ordinance, to modify the
salary classifications and/or title certain positions. (Human Resources)
b. Introduction of an Ordinance to amend
Budget Ordinance #06-855 to modify the authorized strength in various
departments. (Human Resources)
15. NEW BUSINESS
ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION OR ACTION.
a. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to
enter into an agreement with the Alabama Department of Transportation for the
cooperative maintenance of public right of way. (Recreation Services and
Landscape Management)
b. Request for authorization to advertise
to the public the position of one (1) part time Recreation Aide position, Grade
7. (Recreation)
c. Resolution authorizing the acceptance
of the Chemical Stockpile Emergency Preparedness Program Management Agency
totaling $61,251.00. (Emergency
Management)
d. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to
enter into a contract with the City of
e. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to
enter into a contract with the Alabama Department of Public Health for the
Strategic National Stockpile program.
(Emergency Management)
f. Ordinance to amend Budget Ordinance
No. 06-855, adopted and approved on September 28, 2006 by changing appropriated
funding within various departments.
(Finance)
g. Ordinance to amend Budget Ordinance No.
06-855, adopted and approved on September 28, 2006 by changing the authorized
personnel strength within the Community Development. (Community Development)
h. Resolution authorizing the issuance of
advanced travel funds for Huntsville Police Department. (Finance)
i. Resolution authorizing the acceptance
of donation to Animal Services in the amount of $100.00 from Nance Ridner and
$50.00 from George McCanless for care of shelter animals; acceptance of
donation to Huntsville Police Department as follows: donation of one (1)
Intoximeter Alco Sensor purchased by North Alabama Highway Safety Office for
the Task Force Unit, valued at $324.00. (Finance)
j. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to
enter into agreements with the low bidders as outlined in the attached Summary
of Bids for Acceptance. (Finance)
k. Request for authorization advertise and
fill Programmer I position for GIS Planning at above minimum if necessary. (Planning)
l. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to
enter into a supplemental Construction agreement with Alabama DOT for
improvement to
m. Request for
authorization to fill Public Safety Dispatcher positions. (Police)
n. Request for
authorization to fill Police Systems Technician position. (Police)
o. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to
enter into an agreement between the City of Huntsville and Textron Systems for
the testing of equipment on City streets. (Police) DELETED
p. Request for authorization to advertise
and fill one (1) position of Animal Shelter Attendant, Permanent Part Time,
Grade 8. (Animal Services)
q. Request for authorization to advertise
and fill one (1) position of Animal Services Humane Educator, Grade 10. (Animal Services)
r. Request for authorization to advertise
and fill position of Accounting Tech II at a high rate than minimum. (Parking and Public Transportation)
s. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to
amend the contract with Sutton Contracting, Inc. for Knox Creek East Gravity
Sewer, Phase III-D, Project No. 65-06-SS13, by Change Order No. 1. (Engineering)
t. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to
enter into an agreement with GeoGraphix, Inc. for Geographic Information
Systems (GIS) Mapping Services – Color Digital Orthophotography, Project No. 65-06-SP22. (Engineering)
u. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to
accept the assignment of Big Spring Partners’ legal rights under the contract
between Big Spring Partners, Inc. and Southern Aquatics. (City Attorney)
v. Resolution authorizing the Clerk-Treasurer
to invoke sidewalk letter of credit No. 53909 for Clearwater II
Subdivision. (City Attorney)
w. Resolution authorizing the
Clerk-Treasurer to invoke subdivision sidewalk letter of credit for Timber
Ridge Subdivision and Timber Ridge First Addition. (City Attorney)
x. Resolution authorizing the
Clerk-Treasurer to invoke letter of credit No. SM217893W for
y. Resolution authorizing the
Clerk-Treasurer to invoke letter of credit No. SM217894W for Lake Forest
Subdivision, Phase I, for water improvements. (City Attorney) DELETED
z. Resolution authorizing the
Clerk-Treasurer to invoke letter of credit No. 1743 for Elm Ridge at Lake
Forest Subdivision. (City Attorney)
aa. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to
execute an agreement between the City of Huntsville and the Rotary Club of
Greater Huntsville for the installation of four plaques adjacent to the Monroe
Street traffic circle. (Watson).
bb. Resolution
authorizing the acquisition of real property by the acceptance of a conveyance,
and the expenditure of funds, by the
16. LEGAL
DEPARTMENT ITEMS/TRANSACTIONS.
a. Vacation of Easements
None
b. Vacation of rights-of-way
1. Resolution
of the City Council of the City of Huntsville, approving to and assenting to
the vacation of and vacating an alleyway in Block 301 of the Quigley Map of the
City of Huntsville for Church Street Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
(City Attorney)
c. Deeds for acceptance
1. 22.56 Acre Tract Raymond B. Jones, Carolyn Jones Blue
and
Accepted
12/28/06
2. Right-of-way Raymond
B. Jones, Carolyn Jones Blue and
Accepted
12/28/06
3. U & D Easement Raymond B. Jones, Carolyn Jones Blue
and
Accepted
12/28/06
4. 2.80 acre tract Raymond B. Jones, Carolyn Jones
Blue and
Accepted
12/28/06
SOUTHERN
BYPASS
5. Right-of-Way Elva Sue Bell, a widow,
Accepted
4/17/06
6. Right-of-Way David O. Syltie and wife, Alice
I. Syltie,
Accepted
9/27/06
7. Right-of-Way Edgewater
Owners Association, Inc., an
Accepted
9/13/06
WINDCHASE
PATIO HOMES
8. Rights-of-way Dennis Olive Homes, Inc., an
Lots 5, 6, 12, 14 & 15 Corporation,
Accepted
1/10/07
9. Rights-of-way Olive Properties, Inc., an
Lots 59 and 72 Corporation,
Accepted
1/10/07
d. Routine bond satisfactions
None
e. Liquor bond mortgages
None
17. NON-ROSTER COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE
PUBLIC.
18. ADJOURN.