Revised:  01-24-07   (2:00 p.m.)

 

 

AGENDA FOR THE HUNTSVILLE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

TO BE HELD JANUARY 25, 2007 AT 6:00 P.M.

IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS

 

 

 

CALL TO ORDER.

 

 

1.         INVOCATION.

           

            Pastor Michael G. Crenshaw

            The People of God Ministries

                 

 

2.         PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.

 

 

3.         APPROVAL OF MINUTES

 

a.         Regular Meeting held January 11, 2007.

            (Minutes Received)

 

 

4.         RESOLUTIONS AND SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS.

 

a.         Mayor.

 

b.         Council.

 

1.         Adoption and Presentation.

 

2.         Adoption Only.

 

3.         Presentation Only.

 

a.         Resolution commemorating the life of Mr. William Kling, Sr.   (Watson)

 

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. 06-1201, concerning adding a new ARTICLE 26 – CENTRAL BUSINESS C-B DISTRICT REGULATIONS to the City of Huntsville Zoning Ordinance and amending ARTICLE 72 – SIGN CONTROL REGULATIONS of the City of Huntsville Zoning Ordinance. (Set December 14, 2006 Regular Council Meeting)  (Planning)

 

 

2.         Public hearing on an Ordinance No. 06-1203, concerning deleting the existing and adding a new ARTICLE 23 – GENERAL BUSINESS C-3 DISTRCT REGULATIONS to the City of Huntsville Zoning Ordinance and amending ARTICLE 3 – DEFINITONS of the City of Huntsville Zoning Ordinance.  (Set December 14, 2006 Regular Council Meeting)

 

 

3.         Public hearing on an Ordinance No. 06-1205, concerning rezoning land lying on the south side of McCrary Road and the west side of Nance Road from Residence 2-A District to Residence 2-B District. (Set December 14, 2006 Regular Council Meeting) (Planning)

 

 

4.         Public hearing on a resolution authorizing the City Clerk Treasurer to assess the costs of demolishing the property located at 311 Lowry Street, NW.  (Community Development)

 

 

5.         Public hearing on a resolution authorizing the City Clerk Treasurer to assess the costs of demolishing the property located at 313 Lowry Street NW.  (Community Development)

 

 

6.         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)

 

 

7.         Public hearing on a resolution authorizing the demolition of an unsafe building constituting a public nuisance located at 1502 McCrary Street, NW.  (Community Development)

 

 

8.         Public hearing on a resolution authorizing the demolition of an unsafe building constituting a public nuisance located at 2102 aka 2100 Levert St, NE.  (Community Development)

 

b.         Public Hearings to be Set

 

7.         COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS.

 

a.         Communications from the Public.

 

b.         Reports

 

8.         HUNTSVILLE UTILITIES ITEMS.

 

9.         BOARD APPOINTMENTS.

 

a.         Board Appointments to be Voted on.

 

1.         Resolution to appoint Ms. Wanda Clay to the Beautification Board for a term to expire February 10, 2010.  (Kling)

 

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 Russell

            Councilman Showers

            Councilwoman Moon

            Councilman Kling

            Councilman Watson

 

13.       UNFINISHED BUSINESS ITEMS FOR ACTION.

 

a.         Ordinance No. 07-33, to amend Ordinance #89-79, Classification and Salary Plan Ordinance, to modify the salary classifications and/or title certain positions.  (Introduced January 11, 2007 Regular Council Meeting)  (Human Resources)

 

 

b.         Ordinance No. 07-34, to amend Budget Ordinance #06-855 to modify the authorized strength in various departments.  (Introduced January 11, 2007 Regular Council Meeting) (Human Resources)

 

14.       NEW BUSINESS ITEMS FOR INTRODUCTION.

 

a.         Introduction of an ordinance concerning the annexation of land lying on the north side of George Byrd Drive and east of Hampton Cove Way.  (Planning)

 

 

b.         Introduction of an ordinance concerning the annexation of land lying on the east side of Adonis Road and north of Terry Drake Road.  (Planning)

 

 

c.         Introduction of an ordinance concerning the annexation of land lying west of Saddle Ridge Drive and south of Mohawk Road.  (Planning)

 

 

d.         Introduction of an Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 89-79, Pay Classification Ordinance, to establish the position of Director of Traffic Engineering.  (Urban Development)

 

 

e.         Introduction of an Ordinance establishing the position of Director of Traffic Engineering.  (Urban Development)

 

 

f.          Introduction of an Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 99-542, adopted and approved on July 8, 1999, establishing the position of City Engineer.  (Urban Development)

 

15.       NEW BUSINESS ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION OR ACTION.

 

a.         Approval to advertise and fill position of Real Estate Officer, Pay Grade 18, and to fill position at steps higher than minimum within the pay grade if necessary. (Engineering)               

   

 

b.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to modify the agreement with

Bird & Kamback, L.L.C. for Engineering Services for the Monte Sano Sewer Maintenance Building, by Modification No. 1,  Project No. CS-010307-97-22.  (Engineering)                 

 

 

c.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with DMJM Harris for Engineering  Services for Hobbs Island Road over Aldridge Creek Bridge Rehabilitation, Project No. 65-06- BR04.  (Engineering)         

 

 

d.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement  with ADS Environmental Services – A Division of ADS Corporation  for Sanitary Sewer Evaluation Services for Aldridge Creek,  Spring Branch & Big Cove Basins, SRF Project No. CS-010307-11-06 & COH Project No. 65-07-SRF-6.  (Water Pollution Control)

 

 

e.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an amended agreement between the Executive Office of President, Office of National Drug Control Policy and the City of Huntsville.  (Police)

 

 

f.          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

 

 

g.         Resolution authorizing the Clerk Treasurer to invoke subdivision sidewalk letter of credit for Heritage of Monte Sano.  (City Attorney)

 

 

h.         Resolution authorizing the Clerk-Treasurer to invoke sidewalk letter of credit

No. 833 for Marina Park Subdivision, Phase II.  (City Attorney)

 

 

i.          Resolution authorizing the acceptance of donation to Huntsville Police Department in the amount of $20.00 to HPD Summer Youth Program from Virginia Sidwell of Huntsville, AL; acceptance of donation to Administration, Operation Green Team, in the amount of $100.00 from Meme W. Smith, in memory of Willard Young, for use in the Wellman Park, Adopt A Spot.  (Finance)

 

 

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

 

 

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

 

 

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

 

 

m.        Ordinance declaring certain equipment surplus and to be sold at auction (GovDeals.com) or in the best interest and most cost effective way for the City of Huntsville.  (Facilities Projects and Fleet Management)

 

 

n.         Request for authorization to fill Field Service Technician position in Fleet Management Department.  (Facilities Projects and Fleet Management)

 

 

o.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement between the City of Huntsville and Matheny Goldmon Architects, AIA LLC for Professional Architecture Services related to the Public Safety Building.  (Facilities Projects and Fleet Management)

 

 

p.         Request for authorization to advertise and fill the position of (1) Landscape Maintenance Worker in the Cemetery Department.  (Cemetery)

 

 

q.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement between the City of Huntsville and the Summit Technolgy, Inc., for Professional Services.  (ITS)

 

r.          Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement between the City of Huntsville and TekLinks for continued Deployment and Support of the City’s VoIP Telephone System.  (ITS)

 

 

s.         Ordinance declaring certain equipment as surplus and to be sold at auction.  (Public Works Services)

 

 

t.          Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Labrie Equipment, LTD for the amendment to Article 1:  Statement of Work.  (Public Works Services)

 

 

 

 

 

u.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement between the City of Huntsville and Stanard & Associates, Inc., for Fire Captain testing and interpretation of test results for persons applying for positions as Fire Captains.  (Fire)

 

 

v.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to recognize those employees eligible for Safety Incentive Awards.  (Administration)

 

 

w.        Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the Huntsville Madison County Chamber of Commerce.  (Administration)   DELETED

 

 

x.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with XMed, Inc. Disposal for the disposal of sharps that are created by the animals.  (Animal Services)

 

 

y.         Resolution granting conditional authorization to Triad Properties Corporation (a/k/a Summit Development, LLC) to exercise the option for Phase II of The Summit.  (Watson)

 

 

z.         Ordinance directing the removal of two parking meters on Jefferson Street near the intersection of Holmes Avenue, and replacing them with signs permitting free parking not to exceed thirty (30) minutes in duration.  (Watson)  DELETED

 

 

aa.       Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Garrett & Associates Appraisals, Inc. for Appraisal Services for Meridian Street Improvements, Phase II (Monroe Street   to Cleveland Avenue),

Project No.  STPOA-4500(030) (Engineering)                

 

16.       LEGAL DEPARTMENT ITEMS/TRANSACTIONS.

 

a.         Vacation of Easements

 

1.         Ordinance authorizing the vacation of a portion of a 50-foot utility and drainage easement, Parent Parcel, Chase Farm at Greenbrier, Phase I, Plat Book G, Page 229.  (Chase Farm Blvd; Greenbrier)

 

2.         Ordinance authorizing the vacation of a portion of the west utility and drainage easement, Lot 2, Cliff’s Edge Subdivision, Plat Book 40, Page 82.  (Cliff’s Edge Cir; Holderfield)

 

 

b.         Vacation of rights-of-way

 

 

            None

 

c.         Deeds for acceptance

 

OAKHURST SUBDIVISION

FOURTH ADDITION

 

1.         U & D Easement                               James J. Miller, a married man,

                                                                        Accepted 1/12/07

 

WIND CHASE PATIO HOMES

 

2.         Rights-of-way                         Rory Jakes and wife, Diane Jakes,

                                                                        Accepted 1/11/07

 

3.        Rights-of-way                                     Trinity K. Morton-Jessup, an unmarried woman,

                                                                        Accepted 1/11/07

 

4.         Rights-of-way                         Joan H. Palmer, a single woman,

                                                                        Accepted 1/11/07

 

5.         Rights-of-way                         Phillip Wayne Ashburn, a single man,

                                                                        Accepted 1/11/07

 

6.         Rights-of-way                         Rubye P. Davis, and husband E. Paul Davis,                                                                                Accepted 1/11/07

 

7.         Rights-of-way                         Tameiko L. Middleton and husband, Duane

                                                                        Middleton,

                                                                        Accepted 1/11/07

 

8.          Rights-of-way                                    Courtney Warner, a single person,

                                                                        Accepted 1/11/07

 

9.         Rights-of-way                         Terence M. Reis and wife, Donna M. Reis,

                                                                        Accepted 1/11/07

 

10.       Rights-of-way                                    Akindallis T. Washington, single, and Marques A. Whitman, single,

                                                                        Accepted 1/11/07

 

 

 

11.       Rights-of-way                         Carolyn J. Bonin, a single woman,

                                                                        Accepted 1/11/07

 

12.      Rights-of-way                                     Frank H. Strickland and wife, Billie J. Strickland,

                                                                        Accepted 1/11/07

 

13.       Rights-of-way                         Michael L. Pool and wife, Katherine M. Pool,

                                                                        Accepted 1/11/07

 

14.       Rights-of-way                         Samuel O. Burns and wife, Rebecca A. Burns,

                                                                        Accepted 1/11/07

 

15.       Rights-of-way                         Melba W. Sanders, a single woman,                                                                                              Accepted 1/11/07

 

16.       Rights-of-way                         Conrad L. Brown and wife, Lisa J. Brown,

                                                                        Accepted 1/11/07

 

17.       Rights-of-way                         Charlie Hatch, a single man,

                                                                        Accepted 1/11/07

 

18.       Rights-of-way                         Mary M. Wheeler, a single woman,                                                                                     Accepted 1/11/07

 

19.       Rights-of-way                         Wendell J. Nance and wife, Wanda F. Nance,

                                                                        Accepted 1/11/07

 

20.       Rights-of-way                         Harini Daram, a married woman,

                                                                        Accepted 1/11/07

 

21.      Rights-of-way                                     Donald R. Shamlin and wife, Patricia H. Shamlin,

                                                                        Accepted 1/11/07

 

22.       Rights-of-way                         Fred E. Guest and wife, Fay S. Guest,                                                                                           Accepted 1/19/07

 

23.       Rights-of-way                         Joseph W. Holmes and wife,

Sandra R. Holmes,

                                                                        Accepted 1/19/07

 

24.       Rights-of-way                         Ann H. Gravlee,

                                                                        Accepted 1/19/07

 

d.         Routine bond satisfactions

 

           

            None

 

e.         Liquor bond mortgages

 

 

            None

 

17.       NON-ROSTER COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC.

 

 

            None

 

18.       ADJOURN.