Revised: 05-09-07 (8:00 a.m.)
AGENDA FOR THE
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
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
2. Public Hearing on a Resolution
authorizing the City Clerk Treasurer to assess the costs of demolishing the
property located at
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
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.
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
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
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
m. Resolution authorizing the Clerk
Treasurer to invoke subdivision improvements letter of credit for
n. Resolution authorizing the Clerk
Treasurer to invoke subdivision water improvements letter of credit for
o. Resolution authorizing the Clerk
Treasurer to invoke subdivision water improvements letter of credit for
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
z. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to
enter into an agreement with the low bidder, Rutherford Contracting, Inc. for
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
cc. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend
the contract with Reed Contracting, Inc. for
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
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
hh. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter
into a Renewal Lease Agreement with Sublett Farms, Inc. for the lease of farm
land in
ii. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to
enter into a Renewal Lease Agreement with Atkinson Farms for the lease of farm
land in
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
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
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
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,
2. Ordinance authorizing the vacation portions of a utility and drainage
easement and a sidewalk easement, Lots 38 & 39, Eastern Shore Subdivision.
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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.