Revised: 07-6-07   (3:31 p.m.)

 

 

AGENDA FOR THE HUNTSVILLE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

TO BE HELD JULY 9, 2007 AT 6:00 P.M.

IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS

 

 

 

CALL TO ORDER.

 

 

1.         INVOCATION.

 

            Pastor Patrick Penn

            Dwelling Place Church

 

     

2.         PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.

 

 

3.         APPROVAL OF MINUTES

 

a.         Regular Meeting held June 28, 2007

            (Minutes Received)

 

 

4.         RESOLUTIONS AND SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS.

 

a.         Mayor.  

 

1.         Police Department – Special Recognition

 

b.         Council.

 

1.         Adoption and Presentation.

 

a.         Resolution recognizing Aids Action Coalition of Huntsville, directed by Mary Elizabeth Marr, and National HIV Testing Day held June 27, 2007. (Moon)

 

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. 07-458, on the rezoning of land,  lying on the east side of Meridian Street and south of Mount Charron Drive from Residence 1 District to Residence 2 District.  (Set May 10, 2007 Regular Council Meeting) (Postponed June 28, 2007 regular council meeting till July 9, 2007 regular council meeting)  (Planning)

 

 

2        Public Hearing on a Resolution authorizing the City Clerk Treasurer to assess the cost of boarding and securing against certain properties.  (Community Development)

 

 

3.       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 zoning newly annexed land lying south of Green Cove Road and west of South Memorial Parkway to Residence 2 District.  (August 23, 2007)  (Planning)

 

 

2.       Resolution to set a public hearing on an ordinance zoning newly annexed land lying north of Olmstead Road and on the west side of Mohawk Road to Residence 1-A District.  (August 23, 2007)   (Planning)

 

 

3.       Resolution to set a public hearing on an ordinance zoning newly annexed land lying east of Old Highway 431 and south of Berkley Road to Residence 1-A District, Residence 1-B District, and Residence 2 District. (August 23, 2007)

           (Planning)

 

 

4.       Resolution to set a public hearing on an ordinance zoning newly annexed land lying on the south side of U.S. Highway 72 and the east side of High Mountain Road from Residence 1-A District to Highway Business C-4 District. (August 23, 2007)  (Planning)

 

 

7.       COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS.

 

a.       Communications from the Public.

 

b.       Reports

 

8.                  HUNTSVILLE UTILITIES ITEMS.

 

a.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with TVA allowing for the establishment of the new 161-kV Big Cove Delivery Point.  (Utilities:  Electric)

 

 

b.         Resolution authorizing the purchase of 20 capacitor bank controls.  (P.R. JP052907-1)  (Utilities:  Electric)

 

 

c.         Resolution authorizing replacement of 3 regulators at Big Cove Substation.  (W.O. 25355-G)  (Utilities:  Electric)

 

 

d.         Resolution authorizing storm recovery work order for the April 3rd & 4th, 2007 storm.  (W.O. 26381-ES)  (Utilities:  Electric)

 

 

e.         Resolution authorizing the change out of a bank of regulators at

Triana Substation.  (W.O. 26429-E)  (Utilities:  Electric)

 

 

f.          Resolution authorizing replacement of 2 runs of failed feeder circuit cable on Enterprise Way.  (W.O. 26431-E)  (Utilities:  Electric)

 

 

g.         Resolution authorizing the replacement of existing 20-year old underground cable in King Village Apts.  (W.O. 26545-G)  (Utilities:  Electric)

 

 

h.         Resolution authorizing relocation of equipment from Dunlop Substation to Vestavia & Old Railroad Bed Substations.  (W.O. 26558-G)  (Utilities:  Electric)

 

 

i.          Resolution authorizing replacement of existing 20-year old underground cable on Locust Circle.  (W.O. 26576-U)  (Utilities:  Electric)                         

 

 

j.          Resolution authorizing the replacement of 6 regulators at University Substation.  (W.O. 26586-G)  (Utilities:  Electric)

 

k.         Resolution authorizing installation of 5980’ of feeder circuit & 1010’ of 3-phase distribution to serve portions of Research Park West & Thornton Industrial Park.  (W.O. 26594-G)  (Utilities:  Electric)

 

 

l.          Resolution authorizing the installation of a spare power transformer at Owens Cross Roads Substation on Wilson Mann Road  (W.O. 26597-G)  (Utilities:  Electric)

 

 

m.        Resolution authorizing installation of 17,000’ of 12” ws pipe for the Eastern Loop Improvement Tie.  (W.O. 16534-M07-20-54)  (Utilities:  Gas)

 

 

n.         Resolution authorizing installation of 2500’ of 4” PE pipe for Meridian Street Widening Project.  (W.O. 16535-MR07-20-54)  (Utilities:  Gas)

 

 

o.         Resolution authorizing repairs to the Triana Operations Center HVAC equipment area & roof.  (P.R. blh060607-01)  (Utilities:  Water)

 

 

p.         Resolution authorizing installation of approx. 2660’ of 18”, 3720’ of 8”, & 800’ of 6” water main to serve Magnolia Park Subdivision in Hampton Cove.  (W.O. 1-07424-MD07-10-51)  (Utilities:  Water)

 

9.         BOARD APPOINTMENTS.

 

a.         Board Appointments to be Voted on.

 

1.         Resolution to reappoint Mr. James McCown to the Historical Preservation Authority for a term to expire June 3, 2012.  (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 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 change the Fee Schedule for Animal Services Center.  (Animal Services)

 

15.       NEW BUSINESS ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION OR ACTION.

 

a.       Resolution correcting Resolution No. 07-527 from November 17, 2006, to April 12, 2007.  (Community Development)

 

 

b.       Resolution authorizing the Clerk Treasurer to invoke subdivision letter of credit number S27248A for CCI/Martin Medical Complex.  (City Attorney)

 

 

c.        Resolution authorizing the Clerk Treasurer to invoke First American Bank subdivision letter of credit No. 1743 for Elm Ridge at Lake Forest Subdivision.  (City Attorney)

 

 

d.       Resolution authorizing the Clerk Treasurer to invoke First American Bank subdivision letter of credit No. 1834 for Stonegate Subdivision, Phase I.  (City Attorney)

 

 

e.       Resolution authorizing the Clerk Treasurer to invoke First American Bank subdivision letter of credit No. 1831 for Highland Park Subdivision.  (City Attorney)

 

 

f.         Resolution authorizing the Clerk Treasurer to invoke First American Bank subdivision letter of credit No. 1825 for Chadwick Pointe Subdivision.  (City Attorney)

 

 

g.       Resolution authorizing the Clerk Treasurer to invoke First Commercial Bank sidewalk letter of credit No. 898 for Providence Subdivision, Phase 3.  (City Attorney)

 

 

h.        Resolution authorizing the Clerk Treasurer to invoke First American Bank sidewalk letter of credit No 1830 for Highland Park Subdivision.  (City Attorney)

 

 

i.         Resolution authorizing the Clerk Treasurer to invoke First American Bank sidewalk letter of credit no. 1824 for Chadwick Pointe Subdivision.  (City Attorney)

 

 

j.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Professional Architectural Services Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Fuqua & Partners Architects, P.C. for addition to the Huntsville Museum of Art.  (City Attorney)

 

 

k.        Resolution authorizing the Clerk Treasurer to invoke SouthBank  sidewalk letter of credit No. 2003-153 for Parker Ridge Estates.  (City Attorney)  DELETED

 

 

l.         Resolution authorizing the City Attorney to seek a forfeiture of the surety bond issued by Western Surety Company.  (City Attorney)

 

 

m.      Resolution authorizing the Mayor to utilize a general Revocable License Agreement for the limited use of the parking lot on Gallatin Street known as the old Mental Health Center Parking Lot.  (City Attorney)

 

 

n.        Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a lease agreement with Huntsville Swim Association.  (Recreation Services)

 

 

o.       Request for authorization to advertise and fill one (1) position of  Court Clerk II, Grade 10, and to fill at a rate higher than minimum, if necessary.  (Municipal Court)

 

 

p.       Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Stanard and Associates for professional services.  (Police)

 

q.       Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with Shelby Contracting Company, Inc. for Boardman Street  SW Road Widening, Project No. 65-06-RD11, by  Change Order  No.  1.  (Engineering)

 

 

r.       Resolution authorizing the Mayor to modify the agreement with QORE Property Sciences for  Explorer Boulevard & Farrow Road Extension,  Project No. 65-06-RD06, by Modification No. 1.  (Engineering)

 

 

s.        Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with  SJ&L General Contractor, L.L.C. for  Heart of Huntsville Roadway,  State Project No. ST-045-999-010 & COH Project No. 65-06-RD07, by  Change Order No.  1.      (Engineering)            

 

 

 t.        Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the low bidder, Marta Track Contractors, Inc. for Governors Drive Widening-Railroad Grade Crossing & Signal Improvements, Project No. 65-05-RD03. (Engineering)

 

 

u.       Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with APAC-Southeast, Inc. for Governors Drive, Phase I, Project No. 65-05-RD03, by Change Order No.  2. (Engineering)

 

 

v.        Resolution authorizing the Mayor to modify the agreement with Florence & Hutcheson, Inc. for Governors Drive Widening, Phase II, from Gallatin Street to Bassett Street, Project No. 65-06-RD05, by Modification No. 1.    (Engineering)                         

                                   

 

  w.     Resolution authorizing the Mayor to modify the agreement with Barge, Waggoner, Sumner & Cannon, Inc. for Old Madison Pike Road, Project No. STPOA-8525(600), by Modification No. 2.   (Engineering)

 

 

x.        Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with  OMI, Inc.  for Construction Materials Testing Services for Old Monrovia Road Bridge, Project No. 65-05-RD14.   (Engineering)    

 

 

y.        Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with Reed Contracting Services, Inc. for Explorer Boulevard and Farrow Road Extensions, Project No. 65-06-RD05, by  Change Order No.  1.  (Engineering)

 

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

 

 

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

 

 

bb.     Resolution authorizing the acceptance of donation to Landscape Management, Operation Green Team, in the amount of $20.00 from Doris Phillips to be used towards furthering the City’s beautification program.  (Finance)

 

 

cc.      Ordinance to amend Budget Ordinance No. 06-855, adopted and approved on September 28, 2006 by changing the authorized personnel strength within the department of Community Development   (Community Development)

 

 

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

 

 

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

 

16.       LEGAL DEPARTMENT ITEMS/TRANSACTIONS.

 

a.         Vacation of Easements

           

 

            None

 

b.         Vacation of rights-of-way

 

 

            None

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

c.                  Deeds for acceptance

 

THE MEADOWS AT HAMPTON COVE SUBDIVISION

 

1.        Utility and Drainage Easement            Phillip and Nance Carmack,

Acquired 6/26/07

 

 

2.        Utility and Drainage Easement            Goose Creek Land, LLC,

                                                                        Acquired 6/26/07

 

 

3.        Utility and Drainage Easement            Real Estate Land Developers, Inc.,

                                                                        Acquired 6/26/07

 

d.         Routine bond satisfactions

 

           

None

 

e.         Liquor bond mortgages

 

 

            None

 

17.       NON-ROSTER COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC.

 

 

18.       ADJOURN.