Revised: 05-09-07   (8:00 a.m.)

 

 

AGENDA FOR THE HUNTSVILLE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

TO BE HELD MAY 10, 2007 AT 6:00 P.M.

IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS

 

 

 

CALL TO ORDER.

 

 

1.         INVOCATION.

 

            Councilman Richard Showers, Sr.

            District One Representative

           

2.         PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.

 

 

3.         APPROVAL OF MINUTES

 

a.         Regular Meeting held April 26, 2007.

            (Minutes Received)

 

4.         RESOLUTIONS AND SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS.

 

a.         Mayor.

 

b.         Council.

 

1.         Adoption and Presentation.

 

2.         Adoption Only.

 

c.         Other Special Recognitions.

 

1.         Presentation by the Huntsville Madison County Convention & Visitors Bureau.  (DELETED)

 

d.         Announcements.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5.         BUSINESS WITH OUTSIDE LEGAL REPRESENTATION.

 

a.         Decision of the Personnel Hearing for city employee held

May 8, 2007. (Recreation and Landscape Management)    (Council)

 

 

b.         Decision of the Personnel Hearing for city employee held

May 8, 2007. (Fire & Rescue)    (Council)

 

 

c.         Decision of the Personnel Hearing for city employee held May 8, 2007.  

            (Water Pollution Control)  (Council)

 

6.         PUBLIC HEARINGS.

 

a.         Public hearings to be held.

 

1.         Public hearing on a Resolution authorizing the City Clerk Treasurer to assess the costs of demolishing the property located at 2102 Levert Street, NE aka 2100 Levert Street, NE.  (Community Development)

 

 

2.         Public Hearing on a Resolution authorizing the City Clerk Treasurer to assess the costs of demolishing the property located at 1502 McCrary Street, NW.  (Community Development)

 

 

3.         Public Hearing on a Resolution authorizing the City Clerk Treasurer to assess the costs of demolishing the property located at 3610 Pulaski Pike, NW House and Accessory Structure.  (Community Development)

 

 

4.         Public Hearing on a Resolution authorizing the City Clerk Treasurer to assess the costs of demolishing the property located at 3508 Nolen Avenue, SE.  (Community Development)

 

 

5.         Public Hearing on a Resolution concerning The Preserve At Clayton Pond Phase II by City Council as a private subdivision pursuant to Section 10.4.6 of the COH Zoning Ordinance; and authorization of Mayor to sign association plats and agreements. (Planning)

 

 

 

 

 

b.         Public Hearings to be Set

 

1.         Resolution to set a Public Hearing on an ordinance zoning newly annexed land lying on the west side of Old Big Cove Road and south of Byrd Drive to Residence 1-B District.  (June 28, 2007 Regular Council Meeting) (Planning)

 

 

2.         Resolution to set a Public Hearing on an ordinance zoning newly annexed land lying on the north side of Capshaw Road and west of Nance Road to Residence 1-B District. (June 28, 2007 Regular Council Meeting) (Planning)

 

 

3.         Resolution to set a Public Hearing on an ordinance zoning newly annexed land on the south side of Beadle and east of Wall Triana Highway to Residence 2 District. (June 28, 2007 Regular Council Meeting) (Planning)

 

 

4.         Resolution to set a Public Hearing on an ordinance zoning newly annexed land on land lying on the east side of Meridian Street and south of Mount Charron Drive from Residence 1 District to Residence 2 District.  (June 28, 2007 Regular Council Meeting) (Planning)

 

 

5.         Resolution to set a Public Hearing on an ordinance amending ARTICLE 10 – RESIDENCE 1 DISTRICT REGULATIONS; ARTICLE 21 – PD-H: PLANNED DEVELOPMENT-HOUSING DISTRICT REGULATIONS; ARTICLE 62 – FLOOD HAZARD DISTRICT REGULATIONS; ARTICLE 63 – AIRPORT OBSTRUCTION AND NOISE EXPOSURE DISTRICT REGULATIONS; ARTICLE 65 – SLOPE DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT REGULATIONS; ARTICLE 71 – OFF STREET PARKING AND VEHICULAR USE AREA (PVA) LANDSCAPING REQUIREMENTS; ARTICLE 72 – SIGN CONTROL REGULATIONS; ARTICLE 73 – SUPPLEMENTARY REGULATIONS AND MODIFICATIONS; ARTICLE 74 – NON CONFORMING STRUCTURES; AND NON-CONFORMING USES OF STRUCTURES AND PREMISES; ARTICLE 91 – ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT; AND ARTICLE 92 – BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT of the City of Huntsville Zoning Ordinance.  (June 28, 2007 Regular Council Meeting) (Planning)

 

 

6.         Resolution to set a Public Hearing on an ordinance amending ARTICLE 13 – RESIDENCE 2 DISTRICT REGULATIONS, Section 13.2 – Density Controls, subsection 13.2.1(7).  (June 28, 2007 Regular Council Meeting) (Planning)

 

 

 

 

7.         Resolution to set a Public Hearing on an ordinance amending ARTICLE 23 – GENERAL BUSINESS C-3 DISTRICT REGULATIONS, Section 23.2; ARTICLE 26 – CENTRAL BUSINESS C-B DISTRICT REGULATIONS, Section 73.10 of the City of Huntsville Zoning Ordinance.  (June 28, 2007 Regular Council Meeting) (Planning)

 

7.         COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS.

 

a.         Communications from the Public.

 

b.         Reports

 

8.         HUNTSVILLE UTILITIES ITEMS.

 

a.         Resolution authorizing replacement of (3) 250 kVa regulators at PPG Substation. (W.O. 26292-G) (Utilities:  Electric)

 

 

b.        Resolution authorizing replacement of (6) 250 kVA regulators at Oakwood Substation. (W.O. 26376-G)  (Utilities:  Electric)

 

 

c .        Resolution authorizing construction of distribution & transmission facilities for a new breaker for Gurley Primary Substation. (W.O. 26402-G)  (Utilities Electric)

 

 

d.         Resolution authorizing relocation of 8 distribution poles at the intersection of Pine Grove Rd. & Wall Triana Hwy.   (W.O. 26404-G)  (Utilities:  Electric)

 

 

e.         Resolution authorizing installation of 4400’ of 6” PE pipe, 800’ of 4” PE pipe, & 1700’ of 2” PE pipe for system improvement tie.  (W.O. 16492-M07-20-54)  (Utilities:  Gas)

 

 

f.          Resolution authorizing installation of 6000’ of 2” PE pipe to provide service to Shadowbrook Subdivision. (W.O. 16498-M07-20-51 (Utilities:  Gas)

 

 

g.         Resolution authorizing installation of approx. 2560’ of 8” water main along Rodgers Drive.  (W.O. 1-07384-MI07-10-54)  (Utilities:  Water)

 

 

 

 

 

9.         BOARD APPOINTMENTS.

 

a.         Board Appointments to be Voted on.

 

1.         Resolution to reappoint Mr. Jim McCraw to the Community Development Citizens Advisory Council for a term to expire February 14, 2009.  (Showers)

 

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.

 

a.         Ordinance No. 07-408, to amend Ordinance #89-79, Classification and Salary Plan Ordinance, to create the position of Administrative Aide to the Director of Public Safety. (Introduced April 26, 2007 Regular Council Meeting)  (Human Resources)

 

 

b.         Ordinance No. 07-409, amending Chapter 7 of the Code of Ordinances regulation on fences.  (Introduced April 26, 2007 Regular Council Meeting) (Moon)

 

14.       NEW BUSINESS ITEMS FOR INTRODUCTION.

 

a.         Introduction of an Amendment to the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 3 Alcoholic Beverages, Article IV Retail Sales, Section 3-140 Motion pictures and shows.  (City Attorney)

 

 

b.         Introduction of an Ordinance to amend Ordinance #89-79, Classification and Salary Plan Ordinance, to create Sign Enforcement Officer, Grade 14, and Zoning and Plan Support Officer, Grade 14.  (Planning)

 

 

c.         Introduction of an ordinance concerning the annexation of land lying north of Olmstead Road and the west side of Mohawk Road.  (Planning)

 

 

d.         Introduction of an ordinance concerning the adoption of a new Base Map 08-15.  (Planning)

 

15.       NEW BUSINESS ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION OR ACTION.

 

a.         Request for authorization to advertise and fill vacated Equipment Operator III, Grade 10.  (Public Works Services)

 

 

b.         Resolution authorizing the City Attorney to seek a forfeiture of the surety bond issued Platte River Insurance Company.  (City Attorney)

 

 

c.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to invoke the bid bond by Insurance Company of the West.  (City Attorney)

 

 

d.         Resolution authorizing the Clerk Treasurer to invoke subdivision sidewalk letter of credit for Chase Creek Phase II.  (City Attorney)

 

 

e.         Resolution authorizing the Clerk Treasurer to invoke subdivision sidewalk letter of credit for Hermitage Place Phase IV.  (City Attorney)

 

 

f.          Resolution authorizing the Clerk Treasurer to invoke subdivision sidewalk letter of credit for Somerset Lake Subdivision.  (City Attorney)

 

 

g.         Resolution authorizing the Clerk Treasurer to invoke subdivision sidewalk letter of credit for Hampton Station Subdivision.  (City Attorney)

 

 

h.         Resolution authorizing the Clerk Treasurer to invoke subdivision improvements letter of credit number 719874-LC1(R) for Chase Creek Phase II.  (City Attorney)

 

 

i.          Resolution authorizing the Clerk Treasurer to invoke subdivision improvements letter of credit for Ridgeside Estates Phase II.  (City Attorney)

 

 

j.          Resolution authorizing the Clerk Treasurer to invoke subdivision improvements letter of credit for Hermitage Place Phase IV.  (City Attorney)

 

 

k.         Resolution authorizing the Clerk Treasurer to invoke subdivision improvements letter of credit for Riverwoods Subdivision.  (City Attorney)

 

 

l.          Resolution authorizing the Clerk Treasurer to invoke subdivision improvements letter of credit for Hawthorne Heights at Lake Forest Subdivision.  (City Attorney)

 

 

m.        Resolution authorizing the Clerk Treasurer to invoke subdivision improvements letter of credit for Maple Grove at Lake Forest Subdivision.  (City Attorney)

 

 

n.         Resolution authorizing the Clerk Treasurer to invoke subdivision water improvements letter of credit for Hawthorne Heights at Lake Forest Subdivision.  (City Attorney)

 

 

o.         Resolution authorizing the Clerk Treasurer to invoke subdivision water improvements letter of credit for Maple Grove at Lake Forest Subdivision.  (City Attorney)

 

 

p.         Resolution authorizing the Clerk Treasurer to invoke subdivision improvements letter of credit for Hampton Valley Phase II.  (City Attorney)

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

r.          Resolution authorizing the acceptance of donation to the Department of Landscape Management, Operation Green Team, as follows:  Donation from  Keep America Beautiful, underwritten by Sprint, in the amount of $500.00 from cell phone recycling program; donation from Solid Waste Disposal Authority for $550.00 for E-Cycling contest prize money; donation from Federated Garden Club in the amount of $365.00 to be used for meals for inmate labor volunteers; and donation to the Department of Recreation Services to include a press box and soccer storage building located at John Hunt Park, approximate value $350,000.00 from the Huntsville Sports Commission.  (Finance)

 

 

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

 

 

t.          Ordinance authorizing the issuance of General Obligation Warrants,

Series 2007-B in the amount of $3.5 million.  (Finance)

 

 

u.         Ordinance authorizing the issuance of General Obligation Warrants,

Series 2007-A, in the amount of $49,090,000.00.  (Finance)

 

 

v.         Ordinance to amend Budget Ordinance 06-855, adopted and approved on September 28, 2006, by changing the authorized personnel strength within the Police Department.  (Police)

 

 

w.        Ordinance to amend Budget Ordinance 06-855, adopted and approved on September 28, 2006, by changing the authorized personnel strength within the Information Technology Services Department.  (ITS)

 

 

x.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Cost Reimbursement Agreement for $5,335.00 with the North Alabama Highway Safety Office for traffic enforcement duties.  (Police)

 

 

y.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Lease Agreement between the City of Huntsville and the U.S. Army (AMRDEC, RDE Command) for the VBC Parking lot referred to as the Meadow Gold lot.  (Parking & Public Transit)

 

 

z.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the low bidder, Rutherford Contracting, Inc. for Oakwood College Bike Lanes REBID, State Project No. STPTE-TE04 (911) & COH Project No. 65-04-WP04.  (Engineering)

 

 

aa.       Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the low bidder, Miller& Miller, Inc. for Old Monrovia Road Over Dry Creek Bridge Replacement, Project No. 65-05-RD14.  (Engineering)

 

 

bb.       Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the low bidder, APAC-Southeast, Inc. for Taylor Road Ditch at Creekstone & Liberty Park, Project No.  65-07-DR07.  (Engineering)

                                                          

 

cc.       Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with Reed Contracting, Inc. for Taylor Road Sanitary Sewer, Phase II, Project No. 65-06-SS10, by Change Order No. 1. (Engineering)                                             

                             

 

dd.       Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Renewal Lease Agreement with

Leon Draper for the lease of farm land in the vicinity of the Western Area Treatment Plant. (Engineering)                  

 

 

ee.       Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Renewal Lease Agreement with                            Vandiver Farms for the lease of farm land located on the east side of Old Railroad Bed Road at Magnolia Springs Subdivision.     (Engineering)                   

 

 

ff.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a  Renewal Lease Agreement with Alan Wade Murphy and Kathleen Murphy for the Lease of Farm Land in the vicinity of the Western Area Treatment Plant. (Engineering)                   

 

 

gg.       Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Renewal Lease Agreement with Sam J. Darwin for the lease of farm land in North Huntsville Industrial Park.  (Engineering)         

 

 

hh.       Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Renewal Lease Agreement with Sublett Farms, Inc. for the lease of farm land in North Huntsville Industrial Park.     (Engineering)   

                         

 

ii.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Renewal Lease Agreement with Atkinson Farms for the lease of farm land in Cummings Research Park.   (Engineering)

 

 

jj.          Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Real Estate Agreement between the City of  Huntsville and the Board of Trustees of the University of Alabama in Birmingham for Governors Drive Widening Project, Project No. 65-05-RD03 .  (Engineering)                  

 

 

kk.       Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Development Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Streetside Communities, Inc. for the Extension of Explorer Boulevard and Pegasus Road, Project No. 65-07-RD08.  (Engineering)

 

 

ll.          Ordinance declaring a certain parcel of land as surplus and no longer needed for a municipal purpose and authorizing the Mayor to execute a deed transferring the property to Slyman Construction.  (Engineering)              

 

 

mm.     Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Barge, Waggoner, Sumner & Cannon, Inc.  for Engineering Design Services for U. S. Highway 72 Sanitary Sewer, Phase VI, Project No.  65-07-SS03.  (Engineering)                 

 

 

nn.       Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with ADS Environmental Services-A Division of ADS, L.L.C.  for Engineering Services for InfoNet Integration for CMOM Management, Project No. 65-07-SP20.  (Water Pollution Control)

 

 

oo.       Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Garver Engineers, L.L.C. for Engineering Construction Inspection Services, Project No. 65-07-SP21.  (Water Pollution Control)

 

 

pp.       Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement between the City of Huntsville and Brasefield & Gorrie, LLC.  (Facilities Projects and Fleet Management)

 

 

qq.       Resolution authorizing the reappointment of Sybil Denise Cleveland as full-time Municipal Court Judge.   (Showers)

 

16.       LEGAL DEPARTMENT ITEMS/TRANSACTIONS.

 

a.         Vacation of Easements

 

1.         Ordinance authorizing the vacation portions of two 10-ft. utility and drainage easements, Lot 10-A, Block 1, Monticello Woods, Plat Book 31, Page 13.  (1219 Presidents Way; Braun).

 

2.         Ordinance authorizing the vacation portions of a utility and drainage easement and a sidewalk easement, Lots 38 & 39, Eastern Shore Subdivision. (Pierside Circle; Summit Dev.).

 

b.         Vacation of rights-of-way

            None

 

c.         Deeds for acceptance

            None

           

d.         Routine bond satisfactions

            None

 

e.         Liquor bond mortgages

            None

 

17.       NON-ROSTER COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC.

 

 

18.       ADJOURN.