Revised:  01-10-07   (2:00 p.m.)

 

 

AGENDA FOR THE HUNTSVILLE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

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 Bronx, New York, guest

speaker for the annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemoration Program at the University of Alabama in Huntsville.    (Watson)  DELETED

 

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 Balch Road, south of U.S. Highway 72 West, and north of Gooch Lane from Highway Business C-4 District to Medical 2 District. 

(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.         HUNTSVILLE UTILITIES ITEMS.

 

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 Cummings Research Park on Bradford Drive.  (W.O. 26002-N)  (Utilities:  Electric)

 

 

f.          Resolution authorizing construction of OH feeder tie circuit along County Line Rd.  (W.O. 26014-G)  (Utilities:  Electric)

 

 

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 Research Park on Jan Davis Drive.  (W.O. 26039-N)  (Utilities:  Electric)

 

 

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 Madison appropriating $41,537.00 to the Emergency Management Agency.  (Emergency Management)

 

 

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 Church Street.  (Planning)

 

 

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 Lake Forest Subdivision, Phase I.  (City Attorney)

 

 

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 Huntsville and Madison County Railroad Authority. (Watson).  

 

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

                                                                        Elizabeth Jones Lowe

                                                                        Accepted 12/28/06

 

 

2.          Right-of-way                                      Raymond B. Jones, Carolyn Jones Blue and

                                                                        Elizabeth Jones Lowe

                                                                        Accepted 12/28/06

 

 

3.         U & D Easement                               Raymond B. Jones, Carolyn Jones Blue and

                                                                        Elizabeth Jones Lowe

                                                                        Accepted 12/28/06

 

 

4.         2.80 acre tract                                   Raymond B. Jones, Carolyn Jones Blue and

                                                                        Elizabeth Jones Lowe

                                                                        Accepted 12/28/06

 

SOUTHERN BYPASS

 

 

5.         Right-of-Way                                      Elva Sue Bell, a widow,

                                                                        Accepted 4/17/06

 

EDGEWATER DRIVE

 

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

                                                                        Alabama corporation,

                                                                        Accepted 9/13/06

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

WINDCHASE PATIO HOMES

 

8.         Rights-of-way                         Dennis Olive Homes, Inc., an Alabama

            Lots 5, 6, 12, 14 & 15                       Corporation,

                                                                        Accepted 1/10/07

 

 

9.         Rights-of-way                         Olive Properties, Inc., an Alabama

            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.