Revised: 08-21-07   (5:00 p.m.)

 

 

AGENDA FOR THE HUNTSVILLE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

TO BE HELD AUGUST 23, 2007 AT 6:00 P.M.

IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS

 

 

 

CALL TO ORDER.

 

1.         INVOCATION.

 

            Pastor T. Marshall Kelly

            Huntsville, Alabama

 

2.         PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.

 

 

3.         APPROVAL OF MINUTES

 

a.         Regular Meeting held August 9, 2007

            (Minutes Received)

 

4.         RESOLUTIONS AND SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS.

 

a.         Mayor.

 

b.         Council.

 

1.         Adoption and Presentation.

 

a.         Resolution recognizing Mrs. Donna Schremser, Director of the Huntsville Public Library on her retirement and many years of service to the community. (Moon)

 

 

b.         Resolution supporting the 2nd Huntsville Military Collectors Show, September 7-8, 2007 the Jaycees Community Building.  (Moon)

 

 

c.         Resolution recognizing the retirement of Mr. Ike Rooks as the legendary commentator “Voice of the Bulldogs” at Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University.  (Showers)  DELETED

 

 

 

 

 

2.         Adoption Only.

 

a.         Resolution recognizing the retirement of Mrs. Adrienne Pope-Kelly from civil service, existing duty station, US Army Aviation and Missile Command, Security Assistance Management Directorate.  A Retirement Luncheon will be held on August 28, 2007 at the Redstone Arsenal Officers’ and Civilians’ Club, Redstone Arsenal, Alabama.  (Showers)

 

c.         Other Special Recognitions.

 

d.         Announcements.

 

1.         Mr. Amoris Bodrick,  7th grader, representing Union Chapel M.B. Church’s Passage Ministry; Reverend Dr. O. Wendell Davis, Pastor.  (Showers)

 

5.         BUSINESS WITH OUTSIDE LEGAL REPRESENTATION.

 

6.         PUBLIC HEARINGS.

 

a.         Public hearings to be held.

 

1.       Public hearing on Ordinance No. 07-677, on the zoning of newly annexed land lying south of Green Cove Road and west of South Memorial Parkway to Residence 2 District.  (Set July 9, 2007 Regular Council Meeting)  (Planning)

 

 

2.       Public hearing on Ordinance No. 07-679, on the zoning of newly annexed land lying north of Olmstead Road and on the west side of Mohawk Road to Residence 1-A District.  (Set July 9, 2007 Regular Council Meeting)   (Planning)

 

 

3.       Public hearing on Ordinance No. 07-681,  on the zoning of 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. (Set July 9, 2007 Regular Council Meeting)  (Planning)

 

 

4.       Public hearing on Ordinance No. 07-683, on the zoning of 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.   (Set July 9, 2007 Regular Council Meeting) (Planning)

 

 

5.         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

 

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 Mr. Thomas W. Hancock to the Alabama Constitution Village/Historic Huntsville Depot Board for a term to expire June 26, 2010.  (Moon)

 

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.

           

            Councilwoman Moon

            Councilman Kling

            Councilman Russell

            Councilman Showers

            Councilman Watson

 

13.       UNFINISHED BUSINESS ITEMS FOR ACTION.

 

 

 

 

 

14.       NEW BUSINESS ITEMS FOR INTRODUCTION.

 

a.         Introduction of Master Communications Ordinance.  (City Attorney)

 

 

b.         Introduction of an ordinance amending Article II, General Privilege Licenses, of Chapter 15, Licenses, Section 5, 15-47 (Due date and penalties) of the Code of Ordinances, City of Huntsville, Alabama, as adopted and approved on the 24th day of April 2003, pursuant to the Alabama Legislative Act 2006-586 known as “Municipal Business License Reform Act of 2006.  (Clerk Treasurer)

 

 

c.         Introduction of an ordinance concerning the annexation of land lying on the east side of Wall Triana Highway and south side of Harbin Road.  (Planning)

 

 

d.         Introduction of an ordinance concerning the annexation of land lying on the west side of U.S. Highway 431 south, east of Taylor Road, and south of Sutton Road.  (Planning)

 

 

e.         Introduction of an ordinance concerning the annexation of land lying on the south side of Little Cove Road and west of Kindlin Road.  (Planning)

 

 

f.          Introduction of an ordinance concerning the annexation of land lying on the north and south sides of U.S. Highway 72 West and the west side of Burgreen Road.  (Planning)

 

15.       NEW BUSINESS ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION OR ACTION.

 

a.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor enter into an agreement between the City of Huntsville and Crisis Services of North Alabama.  (Community Development)

 

 

b.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor enter into an agreement between the City of Huntsville and the Pathfinder.  (Community Development)

 

 

c.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor enter into an agreement between the City of Huntsville and LIFT Housing.  (Community Development)

 

 

d.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor enter into an agreement between the City of Huntsville and Interfaith Mission Services.  (Community Development)

 

 

e.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor enter into an agreement between the City of Huntsville and Salvation Army, Inc.  (Community Development)

 

 

f.          Resolution authorizing the Mayor enter into an agreement between the City of Huntsville and Alabama Cooperative Extension System.  (Community Development)

 

 

g.         Request for authorization to advertise and fill budgeted vacant Electrician II, Grade 13, at higher than minimum.  (Water Pollution Control)

 

 

h.         Resolution authorizing the City of Huntsville to enter into an agreement with the Greater Birmingham Humane Society.  (Animal Services)

 

 

i.          Ordinance declaring computer servers surplus and donation to Madison County 911 Center.  (Police)

 

 

j.          Request to hire Police Officers.  (Police)

 

 

k.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs, Law Enforcement Traffic Safety Division to apply for the Huntsville Madison County Strategic Counterdrug (STAC) Team Grant.  (Police)

 

 

l.          Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Cost Reimbursement Agreement for $8,028.00 with the North Alabama Highway Safety Center Office for traffic enforcement duties.  (Police)

 

 

m.        Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Acknowledgement of Ground lease Assignment, Estoppel, Attornment and Non-Disturbance Agreement among the City of Huntsville, Huntsville Shores, LLC., and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association.  (City Attorney)

 

 

n.         Resolution authorizing City Attorney to settle the claim of Alan Lash, FY07-114.  (City Attorney)

 

 

o.         Resolution authorizing the Clerk-Treasurer to invoke Regions Bank letter of credit number L070005 for Bellewood Park Fifth Addition.  (City Attorney)

 

 

p.         Resolution authorizing the Clerk Treasurer to invoke First American Bank letter of credit number 1884 for Legendwood Preserve.  (City Attorney)

 

 

q.         Resolution authorizing the Clerk Treasurer to invoke Compass Bank subdivision improvement letter of credit number S27939A for Rock Creek Phase III Subdivision.  (City Attorney)

 

 

r.          Resolution authorizing the Clerk Treasurer to invoke Compass Bank letter of credit number S27358A for the Villas at Jones Valley.  (City Attorney)

 

 

s.         Resolution authorizing the Clerk Treasurer to invoke Compass Bank sidewalk letter of credit number S27940A for Rock Creek Phase III Subdivision.  (City Attorney)

 

 

t.          Resolution authorizing the Clerk Treasurer to invoke First American Bank sidewalk letter of credit number 1860 for Hampton Village Phase 3 Subdivision.  (City Attorney)

 

 

u.         Resolution authorizing the Clerk Treasurer top invoke Compass Bank sidewalk letter of credit number S27366A for Ashtynn Manor Subdivision.  (City Attorney)

 

 

v.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement between Pomeroy IT Solution s Sales Co., Inc., for Cisco Support Services.  (ITS)

 

 

w.        Request for authorization to advertise and fill budgeted vacant Equipment Mechanic II position at higher than minimum salary.  (Public Works)

 

 

x.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with the Administrative Director of Courts and the City of Huntsville for the Court Referral Officer Program and Highway Intoxication Seminar Contract.  (Municipal Court)

 

 

y.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with the Administrative Director of Courts and the City of Huntsville for the Court Referral Program and Highway Intoxication Seminar Contract.  (Municipal Court)

 

 

z.         Resolution authorizing the acceptance of donation to the Cemetery Department in the amount of $100.00 from Hershal and Lila Bingham to purchase a maple tree for Maple Hill Cemetery and donation of $85.00 from Hillwood Homemakers for the purchase of a historical tree for Maple Hill Cemetery; Donation  to Huntsville Police Department in the amount of $1,000.00 from BASF Catalyst for the Police Academy; and donation to the Emergency Management Association in the amount of $500.00 from the Alabama Coaches Association and $1,000.00 from Midland Radio Corporation to be used to print Tornado Safety in Schools brochure in conjunction with the National Weather Service.  (Finance)

 

 

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

 

 

bb.       Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the low bidder meeting specifications as outlined in the attached Summary of Bids for Acceptance.  (Finance)

 

 

cc.       Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement between the City of Huntsville and Brasefield and Gorrie, LLC for construction services for the Garage and Intermodal Transfer Facility at Bridge Street Development in West Research Park.  (Facilities Projects and Fleet Management)

 

 

dd.       Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an amended agreement between the City of Huntsville and AFLAC which allows for implementation of a grace period under the Employer’s Medical Care Reimbursement Plan (URM) of the Flex Benefits Plan.  (Human Resources)

 

 

ee.       Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into and effectuate and agreement with the VBC for the purpose of major level sponsorship of the Big Spring Jam 5K Road Race.  (Recreation Services)

 

 

ff.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Indemnification Contract with USA Track and Field for Sanctioned Event Request for Certificate of Liability Insurance.  (Recreation Services)

 

 

gg.       Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a renewal Agreement with McDonald Farms for the Lease of Farm Land in Cummings Research Park.  (Engineering)

 

 

hh.       Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with BVP Huntsville Place, L.L.C., for Stormwater Detention Facility Maintenance.  (Engineering)

 

 

ii.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement  with Brown & Caldwell for Engineering Hydrologic & Hydraulic Services for a Segment of Knox Creek & Letter of Map Revision  Request Package, Project No. 65-07-DR10. (Engineering)

 

 

jj.          Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the low bidder, Reed Contracting Services, Inc. for Von Braun Turn-Around & Entrance Road, Project No. 65-07-RD11.  (Engineering)

 

 

kk.       Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the low bidder, Reed Contracting Services, Inc. for Lawson Ridge & Highway 72 East Intersection Improvements, Project No. 65-07-TI05.  (Engineering)

 

 

ll.          Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Juergen R. Paetz as Special Employee, Urban  Development Department.  (Engineering)

 

 

mm.     Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the low bidder, Shoals Electric Company for Research Park Intersection Projects, Project No. 65-07-TI07. (Traffic Engineering)

 

 

nn.       Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the low bidder, SJ&L General Contractor, L.L.C. for Pueblo Drive Sidewalk/Retaining Wall, Project No.  65-07-SW01.  (Engineering)

 

 

oo.       Resolution reserving the property located generally between the South Hall of the Von Braun Center and the east side of Pinhook Creek for a memorial project consistent with the Downtown Master Plan and donated by the Rotary Club of Huntsville. (Russell)

 

16.       LEGAL DEPARTMENT ITEMS/TRANSACTIONS.

 

a.         Vacation of Easements

 

1.         Ordinance authorizing the vacation of a portion of a 12.5-foot Utility and Drainage easement, Lot 1, Block 8, South Park Estates, Plat Book 4, Page 24. (2201 Cecille Drive; Higgins).

 

 

2.         Ordinance authorizing the vacation of a portion of two 5-foot Utility and Drainage easements, Lot 5, Block 1, and Lot 16, Block 10, Jones Valley 18th Addition and Jones Valley 8th Addition, Plat Book 23, Page 95, and Plat Book 6, Page 100.  (5715 Jones Valley Drive; Johnson).

 

b.         Vacation of rights-of-way

 

 

            None

 

c.         Deeds for acceptance

 

 COBBLESTONE SUBDIVISION

 

1.         Drainage & Sewer                              Vicky Thuy Nguyen and David Vuong

                                                                        Acquired 12/21/06

 

 

2.         Drainage & Sewer                              Robert McFadden and Sally McFadden

                                                                        Acquired 3/30/07

 

CCI MEDICAL CAMPUS

 

3.         Storm Sewer                                       Russell Hill Properties, LLC

                                                                        Acquired 6/14/07

 

d.         Routine bond satisfactions

 

 

            None

 

e.         Liquor bond mortgages

 

            None

 

17.       NON-ROSTER COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC.

 

 

18.       ADJOURN.