Revised: 09-11-07 (5:31
p.m.)
AGENDA FOR THE
TO BE HELD SEPTEMBER 13, 2007 AT 6:00 P.M.
IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CALL TO ORDER.
INVOCATION.
Pastor
Murray
Murray
Wilton Ministries
2. PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE.
3. APPROVAL OF
MINUTES
a. Regular
Meeting held August 23, 2007.
(Minutes
Received)
4. RESOLUTIONS
AND SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS.
a. Mayor.
1. Recognition of Mr. Paul Bradford, Mr. Joe
Vaughn, and Mr. Willie E. Parker, Huntsville Fire & Rescue
Department.
b. Council.
1. Adoption and
Presentation.
a. Resolution recognizing the retirement
of Mr. Ike Rooks as the legendary commentator “Voice of the Bulldogs” at
Alabama Agricultural and
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 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)
2. Public hearing on a Resolution
authorizing the demolition of an unsafe building constituting a public nuisance
located at
3. Public hearing on a Resolution
authorizing the City Clerk-Treasurer to assess the costs of demolishing the
property located at
b. Public
Hearings to be Set
1. Resolution to set a public hearing on
an ordinance rezoning land lying on the south side of Green Cove Road and west
of South Memorial Parkway from Heavy Industry District to Residence 2
District. (October 25, 2007) (Planning)
2. Resolution to set a public hearing on
an ordinance rezoning land lying on the east side of McMullen Lane and west
side of Summerlyn Way from Residence 1-A District to Commercial Recreation C-5
District. (October 25, 2007) (Planning)
3. Resolution to set a public hearing on
an ordinance zoning newly annexed land lying north of Beadle Lane and east of
Wall Triana Highway to Residence 2 District, Highway Business C-4 District and
Commercial Recreation C-5 District. (October
25, 2007) (Planning)
7. COMMUNICATIONS
AND REPORTS.
a. Communications
from the Public.
b. Reports
8.
a. Resolution authorizing the replacement
of existing 20 year old underground cable on
b. Resolution authorizing the replacement
of failed power cable on
c. Resolution authorizing the replacement
of direct buried cable along
d. Resolution authorizing the purchase of
a new 46/12 kV, 15/20/25/28 MVA LTC power transformer for IBM Substation at 110
Sparkman Dr. (W.O. 26790-G)
(Utilities: Electric)
e. Resolution authorizing the purchase of
a new 161/46 kV, 60/80/100 MVA power transformer for Farley Primary Substation
on
f. Resolution authorizing the purchase of
a new 161/46 kV, 60/80/100 MVA power transformer for the planned Thornton
Primary Substation in the
g. Resolution authorizing the installation
of 3 phase underground distribution system to serve the new International
Diesel Assembly Plant on Short Pike Rd. (W.O. 26856-N) (Utilities:
Electric)
h. Resolution authorizing the installation
of 27 new street lights and upgrade of 119 existing street lights in
i. Resolution authorizing the purchase of
(2) 43.8-24.9 x 12.5 kV, 15/28 MVA transformers, power fuses and unloading
time. (W.O. 26862-G) (Utilities: Electric)
j. Resolution authorizing the purchase of
one mini-arborist sky lift (rear lot trimmer).
(P.R. wj072307-001) (Utilities: Electric)
k. Resolution authorizing the 1 year
extension of the hourly line clearance contract. (P.R. wj080207-001) (Utilities: Electric)
l. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to
execute an agreement with TVA, modifying the eligibility for participation in
Enhanced Growth Credit Program.
(Utilities: Electric)
m. Resolution authorizing the installation
of approx. 5560’ of 24” and 4800’ of 12” water main to serve Wilson Cove in the
Hampton Cove area. (W.O.
1-07470-MP07-10-54) (Utilities: Water)
n. Resolution authorizing the purchase of
one new 98 HP Boring Machine. (P.R.
DAT08162007-01) (Utilities: Water)
o. Introduction and Approval of an
Ordinance declaring certain property on Old Madison Pike surplus and
authorizing sale of same to New Century Investments, LLC. (Utilities:
Gas)
9. BOARD
APPOINTMENTS.
a. Board
Appointments to be Voted on.
1. Resolution of concurrence with the
Madison County Commission to appoint
Mr. Jim Haney to Huntsville-Madison County Marina & Port
Authority for a term to expire July 1, 2012.
(Council)
b. Board
Appointment Nominations.
1. Nomination
to appoint Ms. Allie Swann to the Burritt Memorial Committee
for a
partial term to expire October 1, 2009.
(Showers)
2. Nomination to reappoint Ms. Sara
(Sally) Young Jones to the Burritt Memorial Committee for a partial term to
expire October 1, 2012. (Watson)
3. Nomination to reappoint Ms. Butch
Damson to the Burritt Memorial Committee for a partial term to expire October
1, 2012. (Watson)
4. Nomination to appoint Ms. Linda Chirwa
to the Community Development Citizens Advisory Council for a term to expire
April 14, 2009. (Showers)
5. Nomination to reappoint Ms. Michelle
McMullen to the Community Development Citizens Advisory Council for a term to
expire August 26, 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 Kling
Councilman Russell
Councilman
Showers
Councilwoman
Moon
Councilman
Watson
13. UNFINISHED
BUSINESS ITEMS FOR ACTION.
a. Ordinance No. 07-820, regarding Master
Communications Ordinance. (City
Attorney) (Introduced August 23, 2007
Regular Council Meeting), (Set for Work Session, September 20, 2007, 5:00 p.m.,
7th Floor).
b. Ordinance No. 07-825, 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. (Introduced August 23, 2007
Regular Council Meeting) (Clerk Treasurer)
c. Ordinance No. 07-826, concerning the
annexation of land lying on the east side of
d. Ordinance No. 07-827, concerning the
annexation of land lying on the west side of U.S. Highway 431 south, east of
e. Ordinance No. 07-828, concerning the
annexation of land lying on the south side of Little Cove Road and west of
14. NEW BUSINESS
ITEMS FOR INTRODUCTION.
a. Introduction of an Ordinance to amend
Section 10.6 of Ordinance No. 04-315, Personnel Policies and Procedures, to
specify how years of service are to be calculated in determining the accrual of
annual leave. (Human Resources)
b. Introduction of an Ordinance to amend Ordinance
#89-79, Classification and Salary Plan Ordinance, to create the position of
Facilities Construction Projects Estimator, Grade 16. (Human Resources)
c. Introduction of Budget Ordinance for
the City of
2007 – 2008. (Finance)
d. Introduction
of an ordinance amending Section 25-80 of the Code of Ordinances regarding the
impoundment of vehicles. (Watson).
e. Introduction of an Ordinance adopting
and authorizing the Mayor to execute a Multichannel Video System Interim
Franchise Agreement for Annexed Area between New Hope Telephone Cooperative
Long Distance, Inc., and the City of Huntsville, Alabama. (City Attorney)
f. Introduction of an Ordinance adopting
and authorizing the Mayor to execute a Multichannel Video System Interim
Limited Area Franchise Agreement between New Hope Telephone Cooperative Long
Distance, Inc. d/b/a ICE Media Group and the City of Huntsville, Alabama.
(City Attorney)
g. Introduction of an Ordinance adopting
and authorizing the Mayor to execute an Interim Rights-of-Way Use Agreement
between New Hope Telephone Cooperative Long Distance, Inc. and the City of
Huntsville, Alabama. (City Attorney)
h. Introduction of an Ordinance adopting
and authorizing the Mayor to execute an Interim Rights-of-Way Use Agreement
between New Hope Telephone Cooperative Long Distance, Inc. d/b/a ICE Media
Group and the City of Huntsville, Alabama. (City Attorney)
15. NEW BUSINESS
ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION OR ACTION.
a. Request for authorization to advertise
fill one (1) position of Animal Services Shelter Attendant, Grade 8. (Animal Services)
b. Request for authorization to advertise
and fill one (1) position of Animal Services Officer, Grade 10. (Animal Services)
c. Request for authorization to advertise
and fill one (1) expected vacant Public Safety Dispatcher, Grade 11. (Fire & Rescue)
d. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to
enter into a renewal agreement between the City of
e. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to
enter into an agreement between the City of Huntsville and Symetra Life
Insurance Company for excess loss insurance for the City’s group health
plan. (Human Resources)
f. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to
enter into an agreement with Cummins Mid South LLC for the installation of
diesel oxidation catalysts on City owned heavy duty diesel vehicles at no cost
to the City. (Natural Resources)
g. Ordinance declaring vehicle surplus and
donation to Madison County Commission.
(Police)
h. Resolution authorizing City Attorney to
seek a forfeiture of the surety bond issued by Western Surety Company. (City Attorney)
i. Resolution authorizing City Attorney
to seek a forfeiture of the surety bond issued by RLI Surety Company. (City Attorney)
j. Resolution authorizing City Attorney
to seek a forfeiture of the surety bond issued by RLI Surety Company. (City Attorney)
k. Resolution authorizing the City
Attorney to seek a forfeiture of the surety bond issued by Hartford Fire
Insurance. (City Attorney)
l. Ordinance declaring approximately .116
acres of real property surplus and authorizing the conveyance thereof to Hall
and Susan Bryant. (City Attorney)
m. Resolution authorizing the
Clerk-Treasurer to invoke Compass Bank subdivision improvements letter of
credit number S27365A for Ashtyn Manor Subdivision. (City Attorney)
n. Resolution authorizing the Clerk
-Treasurer to invoke Compass Bank subdivision improvements letter of credit
number S28156A for Legendwood Subdivision Phase 3. (City Attorney)
o. Resolution authorizing the
Clerk-Treasurer to invoke Regions Bank improvements letter of credit number
L070276 for Lockheed Martin Building 406.
(City Attorney)
p. Resolution authorizing the
Clerk-Treasurer to invoke subdivision sidewalk improvements First American Bank
letter of credit number 1647 for
q. Resolution authorizing the
Clerk-Treasurer to invoke First American Bank letter of credit number 1649 for
Legendwood Preserve Subdivision sidewalk improvements. (City Attorney)
r. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to
modify the 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, by Modification No. 1. (Engineering)
s. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to
modify the agreement with Barge, Waggoner, Sumner & Cannon, Inc. for
additional Engineering Services for Taylor Lane Widening, by Modification No.
2, Project No. ST-045-888-009( ).
(Engineering)
t. 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 (Unnamed Tributary to Indian Creek), Project No. 65-07-DR12. (Engineering)
u. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to
enter into an agreement with the low
bidder, Reed Contracting Services, Inc.,
for
v. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to
enter into an agreement with the low bidder, Reed Contracting Services, Inc.
for Median Crossover on Highway 72-West Mile 89.65, Project No. 65-07-TI06.
(Engineering)
w. 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. 3. (Engineering)
x. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to
enter into Modification No. 1 to the Development Agreement between the City of
Huntsville and Tony Pollard Builders, Inc., for the Knox Creek East Sewer
Station. (Engineering)
y. Ordinance declaring certain equipment
surplus and to be sold at auction.
(Public Works)
z. Resolution authorizing the acceptance
of a grant from the Alabama Department of Homeland Security. (Emergency Management)
aa. Resolution authorizing the City of
bb. Resolution authorizing the City of
cc. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter
into a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of
Engineering)
dd. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter
into an agreement between the City of
ee. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter
into an agreement between the City of
ff. Request for authorization to advertise
and fill one full-time General Clerk II position, Grade 5. (Community Development)
gg. Ordinance to amend Budget Ordinance No
06-855, adopted and approved on September 28, 2006, by changing appropriated
funding within various departments.
(Finance)
hh. Resolution authorizing the payment of
$38,094.00 to the Huntsville Board of Education capital expenditures, pursuant
to Resolution No. 97-566, adopted and approved on August 14, 1997, which
required lease revenue derived from Colonial Bank property to be used for
capital improvements in public schools.
(Finance)
ii. Resolution
authorizing monthly payments to Huntsville City Schools. (Finance)
jj. Resolution authorizing the acceptance
of donation to Animal Services in the amount of $500.00 from Knology for care
of animals. (Finance)
kk. 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)
ll. Ordinance authorizing the issuance of
Lease Revenue Capital Improvement and Refunding Bonds, Series 2007 of the
Public Building Authority of the City of Huntsville in the amount of Eighty-Six
Million Four Hundred Fifteen Thousand Dollars ($86,415,000), and ratification
and approval of agreements related thereto.
(Finance)
mm. Ordinance amending Section 24-218(c) of the
Code of Ordinances of the City of Huntsville, to require a portion of sales and
use taxes earmarked for Huntsville City Schools be used to finance the cost of
installing air conditioning at four city high schools. (Finance)
nn. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter
into a Lease between the City of
oo. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to
enter into an agreement with Alabama DOT for widening Old Madison Pike from
pp. Resolution
authorizing the Mayor to execute a modification of the lease agreement between
the City of
16. LEGAL DEPARTMENT ITEMS/TRANSACTIONS.
a. Vacation of Easements
1. Ordinance authorizing
the vacation of a 15-foot Utility and Drainage Easement, Lot 1, Thornton
Research Park, Plat Book 41, Page 84 (Quality Circle).
2. Vacation of rights-of-way
None
c. Deeds for acceptance
LEGACY
COVE PHASE 1 SUBDIVISION
1.
Easements Jeff
Benton Homes, Inc.
Acquired
8/20/07
2.
Easements Jeff
Benton Homes, Inc.
Acquired
6/13/07
EMERALD
RIDGE APARTMENTS
3.
Sewer Line Easement PR Huntsville, LLC
Acquired
8/30/07
d. Routine bond satisfactions
None
e. Liquor bond mortgages
None
17. NON-ROSTER COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE
PUBLIC.
18. ADJOURN.