Revised: 06-12-07   (5:00 p.m.)

 

 

AGENDA FOR THE HUNTSVILLE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

TO BE HELD JUNE 14, 2007 AT 6:00 P.M.

IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS

 

 

 

CALL TO ORDER.

 

1.         INVOCATION.

 

            Pastor Michael Crenshaw

            The People of God Ministries

                 

 

2.         PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.

 

 

3.         APPROVAL OF MINUTES

 

a.         Regular Meeting held May 24, 2007.

            (Minutes Received)

 

 

4.         RESOLUTIONS AND SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS.

 

a.         Mayor.

 

1.         Resolution commending the Randolph School Boys Varsity Soccer Team on winning the State Soccer Championship.

 

 

2.         Presentation to Connie Keltner on behalf of the Huntsville Tennis Center.

 

b.         Council.

 

1.         Adoption and Presentation.

 

a.         Resolution honoring Mr. M.G. Mann for his humanitarian efforts.  (Kling)

 

2.         Adoption Only.

 

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 Ordinance No. 07-401, amending ARTICLE 3 – DEFINITIONS, Section 3.1 – Interpretation; ARTICLE 23 – GENERAL BUSINESS C-3 DISTRICT REGULATIONS; ARTICLE 24 – HIGHWAY BUSINESS C-4 DISTRICT REGULATIONS; ARTICLE 26 – CENTRAL BUSINESS C-B DISTRICT REGULATIONS; ARTICLE 53 – RESEARCH PARK COMMERCIAL DISTRICT REGULATIONS; AND ARTICLE 72 – SIGN REGULATIONS of the City of Huntsville Zoning Ordinance. (Set April 26, 2007 Regular Council Meeting)  (Planning)

 

 

2.         Public Hearing for David L. Leone d/b/a Half-Time Bar & Grill, Inc. to operate one (1) limousine in the City of Huntsville. (Set May 24, 2007 Regular Council Meeting) (Parking & Public Transit)

 

 

3.         Public Hearing for James Rex Lindsey d/b/a Affordable Vintage Autos to operate four (4) limousines in the City of Huntsville.) (Set May 24, 2007 Regular Council Meeting)  (Parking & Public Transit)

 

 

4.         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)

 

b.         Public Hearings to be Set

 

1.         Resolution to set a public hearing on an Ordinance amending the Air Pollution Control Rules and Regulations, and Ordinance making conforming amendments to Article III (Open Burning) of Chapter 13 (Fire Prevention and Protection) of the City Code. (July 26, 2007) (Natural Resources)

 

 

2.         Resolution to set a public hearing on an ordinance zoning newly annexed land lying on the east side of King Drake Road and north of Caldwell Lane to Residence 1-A District. (July 26, 2007) (Planning)

 

 

3.         Resolution to set a public hearing on an ordinance zoning newly annexed land lying on the west side of King Drake Road and north of Caldwell lane to Residence 1-A District.  (July 26, 2007) (Planning)

 

 

4.         Resolution to set a public hearing on an ordinance zoning newly annexed land lying south of U.S. Highway 72 West and west of County Line Road to Highway Business C-4 District.  (July 26, 2007) (Planning)

 

 

5.         Resolution to set a public hearing on an ordinance zoning newly annexed land lying on the south side of U.S. Highway 72 West and the east side of Burgreen Road to Highway Business C-4 District.  (July 26, 2007) (Planning)

 

7.         COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS.

 

a.         Communications from the Public.

 

b.         Reports

 

8.         HUNTSVILLE UTILITIES ITEMS.

 

a.         Resolution authorizing repainting of the Electric Operations Facility (Bldg. A) at Chase.  (P.R. 12948)  (Utilities:  Electric)

 

 

b.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with TVA allowing for the Demand Generation Partners Pilot Program Agreement.  (Utilities:  Electric)

 

 

c.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with TVA allowing for the Non-demand Generation Partners Pilot Program Agreement.  (Utilities:  Electric)

 

 

d.         Resolution authorizing storm recovery work order for the August 10, 2006 storm.  (W.O. 25638-E)  (Utilities:  Electric)

 

 

e.         Resolution authorizing replacement of direct buried cable that failed on Colony Drive.  (W.O. 25684-E)  (Utilities:  Electric)

 

 

f.          Resolution authorizing replacement of 1 regulator at Charity Lane Substation.  (W.O. 26382-E)  (Utilities:  Electric)

 

 

g.         Resolution authorizing construction of a portion of Hampton Cove/Chase 46kV tie circuit.  (W.O. 26403-G)  (Utilities:  Electric)

 

 

h.         Resolution authorizing replacement of 3 regulators at Triana Substation.

 (W.O. 26420-E)  (Utilities:  Electric)

 

 

i.          Resolution authorizing the purchase of 7 acres for a new Substation in Madison.  (W.O. 26435-G)  (Utilities:  Electric)

 

 

j.          Resolution authorizing replacement of direct buried cable on Blue Haven Drive due to cable deterioration.  (W.O. 26463-U)  (Utilities:  Electric)

 

 

k.         Resolution authorizing installation of secondary oil containment in 11 substations.  (W.O. 26465-G)  (Utilities:  Electric)

 

 

l.          Resolution authorizing Engineering Design Services for secondary oil containment for 6 new substations.  (W.O. 26474-G)  (Utilities:  Electric)

 

 

m.        Resolution authorizing construction of 7,575’ of 3-phase OH primary & 2,020’ of UG for Thornton Park Substation.  (W.O. 26484-G)  (Utilities:  Electric)

 

 

n.         Resolution authorizing expansion of Thornton Substation to serve Bridge Street & Research Park.  (W.O. 26491-G)  (Utilities:  Electric)

 

 

o.         Resolution authorizing installation of 485’ of 3-phase UG distribution system to provide service to Colsa Corporation.  (W.O. 26496-N)  (Utilities:  Electric)

 

 

p.         Resolution authorizing replacement of 6 regulators at Byrd Spring Substation.  (W.O. 26502-G)  (Utilities:  Electric)

 

 

q.         Resolution authorizing the purchase & installation of a 46kV bus tie breaker at Chase Primary Substation.  (W.O. 26508-G)  (Utilities:  Electric)

 

 

r.          Resolution authorizing replacement of 2 UG feeders to the Drake Substation.  (W.O. 26509-U)  (Utilities:  Electric)

 

 

s.         Resolution authorizing installation of 2500’ of 6” WS pipe to clear conflicts with the proposed Jordan Road Improvements.  (W.O. 16494-MR07-20-52)  (Utilities:  Gas)

 

 

t.          Resolution authorizing installation of 1600’ of 6” PE pipe & 3,750’ of 2” PE to serve Chase Springs Subdivision, Phase 1.  (W.O. 16521-M07-20-51)  (Utilities:  Gas)

 

 

u.         Resolution authorizing installation of 3,450’ of 6” PE pipe, 125’ of 4” PE pipe & 1,000’ of 2” PE pipe to serve High Mountain Estates Subdivision, Phases 8 & 9.  (W.O. 16524-M07-20-51)  (Utilities:  Gas)

 

 

v.         Resolution authorizing installation of a new regulator station along Harvard Road.  (W.O. 16527-MR07-20-52)  (Utilities:  Gas)

 

 

w.        Resolution authorizing installation of 7300’ of 2” PE pipe to serve Natures Pointe Subdivision, Phase 2.  (W.O. 16528-M07-20-51)  (Utilities:  Gas)

 

 

x.         Resolution authorizing a 12 MGD expansion at the South Parkway Water Treatment Plant.  (W.O. 1-07402-E07-81-54)  (Utilities:  Water)

 

 

y.         Resolution authorizing engineering services associated with locating & permitting a site for a future water treatment plant.  (W.O. 1-07403-E07-81-54)  (Utilities:  Water)

 

9.         BOARD APPOINTMENTS.

 

a.         Board Appointments to be Voted on.

 

b.         Board Appointment Nominations.

 

1.         Nomination of Ms. Connie Keltner for appointment to the Huntsville Tennis Center Board of Control for a term to expire November 28, 2008.  (Watson)

 

 

2.         Nomination of Dr. Jimmy Wall, Jr., for reappointment to the Huntsville Natural Gas Utility Board for a term to expire July 1, 2010.  (Showers/Kling)

 

 

3.         Nomination of Dr. Jimmy Wall, Jr. for reappointment to the Huntsville Water Utility Board for a term to expire July 1, 2010.  (Showers/Kling)

 

 

4.         Nomination of Mr. George Moore for reappointment to the Huntsville Electric Utility Board for a term to expire July 1, 2010.  (Kling)

 

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 Showers

            Councilwoman Moon

            Councilman Kling

            Councilman Russell

            Councilman Watson

 

13.       UNFINISHED BUSINESS ITEMS FOR ACTION.

 

14.       NEW BUSINESS ITEMS FOR INTRODUCTION.

 

a.         Introduction of an ordinance amending the Council By-Laws relating to non-agenda.  (Kling)

 

 

b.         Introduction of an ordinance to allow the City of Huntsville to exempt items authorized by the Legislature of Alabama, from sales and use taxes during the first full weekend in August, 2007. (Administration)

 

 

c.         Introduction of an ordinance to amend Chapter 25, Article the Vehicle Towing and Impoundment Ordinance, Code of Ordinances of the City of Huntsville, Division 2, Article II, Chapter 25, adopted and approved on April 24, 2003. (Police)

 

 

d.         Introduction of an Ordinance to amend Chapter 3, Article IV of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Huntsville to add Division 3. Entertainment Establishments and Clubs. (Police)

 

 

e.         Introduction of an ordinance concerning the annexation of land lying on the east side of Old Highway 431 South and south of Berkley Road. (Planning)

 

15.       NEW BUSINESS ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION OR ACTION.

 

a.         Resolution authorizing the acceptance of a $53,873.23 Grant from the Alabama Department of Homeland Security. (Emergency Management)

 

 

b.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with the City of Madison for WMD training and equipment. (Emergency Management)

 

 

c.         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.  (Fleet)

 

 

d.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement between TomorrowNow and the City of Huntsville, Amendment #2 to the Support Services Agreement for PeopleSoft Releases. (ITS)

 

 

e.         Request for authorization to fill the position of Humane Educator, Grade 10, at above minimum if necessary. ( Animal Services)

 

 

f.          Resolution authorizing the Mayor to modify the agreement with G. W. Jones & Sons Consulting Engineers, Inc. for Cummings Research Park West Roadways (Biotech Dr., Challenger Drive South & Challenger Drive North), by Modification No. 1, Project Nos. 65-06-RD02; 65-06-RD03 & 65-06-RD04. (Engineering)

 

 

g.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Garver Engineers for Engineering Design Services for Zierdt Road Improvements, Project No. STPHV-8507(600 ) & 65-06-RD01. (Engineering)

 

 

 

h.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement  with G. W. Jones & Sons Consulting Engineers, Inc. for Engineering Design Services for Cummings Research Park West Roadways Mass Grading Analysis, Project No. 65-07-RD02. (Engineering)

 

 

i.          Resolution authorizing the Mayor to modify the agreement with Tetra Tech, Inc. for Additional Construction Administration Services for Churchill Sanitary Sewer, by Modification No.1, Project No. 65-05-SS21. (Engineering) 

 

 

j.          Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the low bidder, APAC-Southeast, Inc. for Resurfacing of Residential Streets 2007, Phase II, Project No. 65-07- RR02. (Public Works)

 

 

k.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the low bidder, APAC-Southeast, Inc. for Maple Hill Cemetery Drainage & Street Improvements, Project No. 65-07-SP09. (Cemetery)

 

 

l.          Request for authorization to fill Police Records Clerks positions. (Police)

 

 

m.        Resolution authorizing the Mayor to make application to the United States Department of Justice, Bulletproof Vest Partnership Program, for funds to replace expired bulletproof vests. (Police)

 

 

n.         Resolution authorizing the mayor to enter into an agreement with the Alabama Department of Public Safety, to accept the FY 2007 High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) grant. (Police)

 

 

o.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, LLC for Phase I of the engineering review of the Administration Building and Administration Annex Marble Façade. (General Services)

 

 

p.         Request for authorization to advertise and fill one (1) currently funded position of General Services Lead Controls Technician (Grade 15), and to fill this position at a higher step within the grade if necessary. (General Services)

 

 

 

 

q.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Hilary E. Roberts and wife Carol B. Roberts and Forest Summers Construction, Inc.  (Legal)

 

 

r.          Resolution authorizing City Attorney to settle the claims of Barbara Young and Jack Young in the case of Barbara Young and Jack Young v. City of Huntsville, et al, Civil Action No. CV2006-2427. (Legal)

 

 

s.         Resolution authorizing City Attorney to settle the claim of William J. Cannon, FY07-57. (Legal)

 

 

t.          Resolution authorizing City Attorney to seek a forfeiture of the surety bond issued by RLI Insurance Company. (Legal)

 

 

u.         Resolution authorizing City Attorney to seek a forfeiture of the surety bond issued by Hartford Fire Insurance Company. (Legal)

 

 

v.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a real estate sales contract between the City of Huntsville and Navigator Investments, LLC, for approximately 10.13 acres located in Cummings Research Park West. (Legal)

 

 

w.        Resolution authorizing the Clerk-Treasurer to invoke First American Bank sidewalk letter of credit no. 1808 for Legacy Preserve. (Legal)

 

 

x.         Resolution authorizing the Clerk-Treasurer to invoke Compass Bank subdivision improvements letter of credit no. S27551A for Cobblestone Cove Subdivision. (Legal)

 

 

y.         Resolution authorizing the filing of an application of FFY 2007 appropriation for FTA Capital Assistance for Cummings Research Park Commercial Center Intermodal Facility. (Parking & Public Transit)

 

 

z.         Resolution authorizing the filing of an application of FTA Urbanized Area Formula Program Assistance, Section 5307 Operating Grant for FY 2008. (Parking & Public Transit)

 

 

aa.       Resolution authorizing the acceptance of donation to the Animal Services Department as follows; donation from Laura Webb in the amount of $50.00 for humane education, donation from citizens in the amount of $129.00 for humane education; donation from Knology in the amount of $500.00 for care of animals. (Finance)

 

 

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

 

 

cc.       Resolution authorizing monthly payments to Huntsville City Schools. (Finance)

 

 

dd.       Resolution affirming the City’s prior commitment to provide an additional $8.5 million to the Public Building Authority of the City of Huntsville for the purpose of completing an expansion to the Huntsville/Madison County joint jail, and authorization to temporarily advance a portion of this commitment from the General Fund until such time as the Public Building Authority issues bonds to pay the additional costs. (Finance)

 

 

ee.       Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an amendment to the Credit Agreement with Regions Bank, related to General Obligation Warrants Series 2002-G and 2002-H, lowering the fee charged by Regions Bank. (Finance)

 

 

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

 

 

gg.       Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Routematch Software, Inc., for the provision and implementation of a Public Intelligent Transportation System. (Parking and Public Transit)  DELETED

 

16.       LEGAL DEPARTMENT ITEMS/TRANSACTIONS.

 

a.         Vacation of Easements

 

1.         Ordinance authorizing the vacation of a portion of 15-foot Utility and Drainage Easements located along Lots 1 and 16, Christie Acres Subdivision.  (Summers; Harding Way).

 

 

2.         Ordinance authorizing the vacation of a portion of two Utility and Drainage Easements, Lots 41 and 42, Cobblestone Cove, Plat Book 47, Page 62.  (Jeff Benton Homes; Cobble Farms Drive).

 

b.         Vacation of rights-of-way

 

 

            None.

 

c.         Deeds for acceptance

 

 

BRIDGE STREET OFF SITE DRAINAGE PROJECT

 PROJECT NO.  65-05-DR04

 

1.         Utility and Drainage Easement       Huntsville Shores, LLC, an Alabama limited                                                                                 liability company, and the City of Huntsville

A municipal corporation in the State of Alabama

Acquired 11/27/06

 

CAPSHAW SEWER

 PROJECT NO.  65-06-SS01

 

2.          Parcel # 4                                         Peter J. Papasifakis and wife,

                                                                        Mary J. Papasifakis

Acquired 09/18/06

 

CLINTON AVENUE

STREETSCAPE PROJECT

 

3.         Streetscape                                       Cityscapes, LLC an Alabama limited

Company, and the City of Huntsville Alabama, a municipal corporation within the State of Alabama

  Acquired 02/01/07

 

DALLAS BRANCH FLOOD MITIGATION

PROJECT NO.  65-06-DR13

 

4.         Easement                                          Ronald W. Boles, an unmarried man, and            

General and Automotive Machine Shop, Inc, and The City of Huntsville

                                                                        Acquired 01/12/07

 

5.         Easement                                          Ronald W. Boles, an unmarried man, d/b/a          

General and Automotive Machine Shop,  and The City of Huntsville

                                                                        Acquired 01/12/07

 

6.         Easement                                          General and Automotive Shop Inc., and

                                                                        The City of Huntsville

                                                                        Acquired 01/12/07

 

FORREST HILLS DRIVE, 180 EXTENSION

PROJECT NO.  65-07-SS01

 

7.        Grant of Easement                            Patrick M. Frawley, and wife

                                                                        Jill J. Frawley

                                                                        Acquired 12/20/06

 

 GOVERNORS DRIVE IMPROVEMENTS

PROJECT NO.  65-07-RD03

 

8.         Tract # 1                                             James R. Hudson, Jr. and wife

                                                                        Suanne J. Hudson

                                                                        Acquired 10/30/06

 

9.         Tract # 6                                             Frances M. Chesnutt, a widow

                                                                        Acquired 10/30/06

 

10.        Easement #1                                   Frances M. Chesnutt, a widow

                                                                        Acquired 10/30/06

 

11.        Easement #1                                   Dudley Mack Weathers, a married man

                                                                        Acquired 11/17/06

 

12.        Tract # 7                                           Dudley Mack Weathers, a married man

                                                                        Acquired 11/17/06

 

13.        Tract # 9                                           James D. Martin, a single man, Robert W. Martin, Jr., a married man, and Melanie M. McRae, a married woman

                                                                        Acquired 11/10/06

 

14.        Easement #1                                   James D. Martin, a single man, Robert W. Martin, Jr., a married man, and Melanie M. McRae, a married woman

                                                                        Acquired 11/10/07

 

15.        Parcel #10                                        Governors Drive Clinic, Inc., an Alabama corporation

                                                                        Acquired 11/13/06

 

16.        Easement #1                                   Governors Drive Clinic, Inc, an Alabama corporation

                                                                        Acquired 11/13/06

 

17.        Easement # 1                                  James R. Hudson, Jr., and wife, Suanne J. Hudson

                                                                        Acquired 11/27/07

 

18.        Parcel #1 and #2                             James R. Hudson, Jr., and wife, Suanne J. Hudson

                                                                        Acquired 11/27/07

 

19.        Easement #1                                   Minnie L. Yarbrough Neal, a married woman

                                                                        Acquired 11/14/07              

 

20.        Tract # 15                                         Minnie L. Yarbrough Neal, a married woman

                                                                        Acquired 11/14/07

 

21.        Parcels 3, 5 and 30                         First Baptist Church, a corporation, also

             Easement                                         known as First Baptist Church of Huntsville Alabama

                                                                        Acquired 1/18/07

 

22.        Parcels 3, 5, and 30                        First Baptist Church, a corporation, also

             Right-of-Way                                     know as First Baptist Church of Huntsville Alabama

                                                                        Acquired 1/18/07   

 

23.        N/A                                                    Danny Atnip Realty, Inc. 

                                                                        Acquired 12/21/06   

                                                                       

24.        Easement                                         Joe Ed Bragg, a married man, Leonard E. Bragg, Jr., a married man, Joseph Alan Bragg, a married man, Robert Vann Bragg, a married man, Susan Bragg Gray, a married woman, Patricia Bragg Thorton, a married woman, Lisa Bragg Harbarger, a married woman, and Deborah Bragg Shelton, a married woman

                                                                        Acquired 1/8/07

 

 

 

25.        Tract #4                                            The Children’s Hospital of Alabama, an Alabama non-profit corporation

                                                                        Acquired 1/26/07     

 

26.         Easement                                        The Children’s Hospital of Alabama, an

                                                                        Alabama non-profit corporation,

                                                                        Acquired 1/26/07

 

27.        N/A                                                    Thomas H. Griffith, a married man, and R. Parker Griffith, a married man,

                                                                        Acquired 1/19/07

 

28.        Easement                                         Thomas H. Griffith, a married man, and R. Parker Griffith, a married man,

                                                                        Acquired 1/19/07

 

29.       Correction Deed                               Danny Atnip Realty, Inc

                                                                        Acquired 1/30/07

 

d.         Routine bond satisfactions

 

 

e.         Liquor bond mortgages

 

 

17.       NON-ROSTER COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC.

 

 

18.       ADJOURN.