Revised: 11-06-07   (5:31 p.m.)

 

 

AGENDA FOR THE HUNTSVILLE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

TO BE HELD  NOVEMBER 8, 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 October 25, 2007.

            (Minutes Received)

 

4.         RESOLUTIONS AND SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS.

 

a.         Mayor.

 

1.         Resolution honoring the Huntsville High School’s Lady Panther’s Volleyball Team on winning the State Volleyball Championship.

 

 

2.         Recognition of employees of the Landscape Management Department for winning the President’s Awards of Excellence of the Alabama Turf Grass Association.

 

b.         Council.

 

1.         Adoption and Presentation.

 

a.         Resolution honoring Dr. Helen McAlpine for her contributions to the City of Huntsville.  (Showers)

 

 

b.         Resolution honoring Dr. Ann Roy Moore, Superintendent, Huntsville City Schools on being named the state’s best schools chief by the School Superintendents of Alabama.  (Showers)

 

2.         Adoption Only.

 

a.         Resolution congratulating Mrs. Bhavani Kakani, recipient of the 2007 Arthritis Foundation Humanitarian Award.  (Kling)

 

c.         Other Special Recognitions.

 

d.         Announcements.

 

1.         Remarks by Commissioner Dale Strong expressing appreciation to the Huntsville Fire & Rescue Department for their assistance with the fire in Madison County last week. 

 

2.         Status report on the jail project.  (Administration)

 

5.         BUSINESS WITH OUTSIDE LEGAL REPRESENTATION.

 

6.         PUBLIC HEARINGS.

 

a.         Public hearings to be held.

 

1.         Public hearing on a Resolution authorizing the demolition of an unsafe building constituting a public nuisance located 3805 Blue Springs Road.  (Community Development)

 

 

2.         Public hearing on a Resolution authorizing the City Clerk Treasurer to assess the costs of demolishing the property located at 2912 Battle Drive, NW.  (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 a resolution and ordinance authorizing the approval of and consent to the vacation of a East 45-foot right of way of 10th Street, North of Governor’s Drive to the Southerly right of way of 3rd Avenue and North of the Northerly right of way of 3rd Avenue to the Southerly right of way of

I-565 for West Huntsville Land Company, Stove House 5, Inc., and Gregory Scott Hodges.  (December 6, 2007 Regular Council Meeting)  (City Attorney)

 

 

2.         Resolution to set a public hearing on an ordinance zoning newly annexed land lying on the south side of Harbin Road, east side of Wall Triana Highway, and north of Capshaw Road to Neighborhood Business C-1 District, Residence 2 District, and Residence 1-B District.  (December 20, 2007 Regular Council Meeting)  (Planning)

 

 

3.         Resolution to set a public hearing on an ordinance zoning newly annexed land lying on the south side of Little Cove Road and west of Kindlin Road to Residence 1 District. (December 20, 2007 Regular Council Meeting) (Planning)

 

 

4.         Resolution to set a public hearing on an ordinance zoning newly annexed land on the south side of  Sutton Road and the west side of U.S. Highway 431 South to Highway Business C-4 District.  (December 20, 2007 Regular Council Meeting) (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 north of Castle Drive to Highway Business C-4 District. (December 20, 2007 Regular Council Meeting) (Planning)

 

 

6.         Resolution to set a public hearing on an ordinance amending the approved Transect Plan, Open Space Plan, Development and Phasing Plan for Providence Planned Development, LUI 56, to include a relay out of the approved Providence Planned Development and amending the Providence Code Book to delete the maximum side yard setback requirement in Transect 6.  (December 20, 2007 Regular Council Meeting) (Planning)

 

7.         COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS.

 

a.         Communications from the Public.

 

b.         Reports

 

8.         HUNTSVILLE UTILITIES ITEMS.

 

a.         Resolution authorizing the replacement of direct buried cable that failed with new conduit system at 2009 Drake Ave. (W.O. 25406-E) (Utilities:  Electric)

 

 

b.         Resolution authorizing the construction of an addition on the Customer Service Building at 1145-Bldg J Jordan Rd. (W.O. 26666-G) (Utilities:  Electric)

c.         Resolution authorizing the recovery from storm damage from the August 24, 2007 storm.  (W.O. 26903-ES) (Utilities:  Electric)

 

 

d.         Resolution authorizing the replacement of existing 20-year-old direct-buried underground cable in Hay Stack Apts. on Sparkman Dr. (W.O. 26977-U) (Utilities: Electric)

 

 

e.         Resolution authorizing the installation of 220’ of 3-phase underground distribution system to provide additional service to COLSA Corp on West Park Loop.    (W.O. 26982-N) (Utilities: Electric)

 

 

f.          Resolution authorizing the purchase and installation of Secondary Oil Containments for 11 substations.  (W.O. 27000-G) (Utilities: Electric)

 

 

g.         Resolution authorizing the installation of a new underground feeder circuit in a newly annexed and developing area of southeast Huntsville, including The Meadows subdivision on Old 431 Hwy. (W.O. 27010-N) (Utilities: Electric)  DELETED

 

 

h.         Resolution authorizing the replacement of 3 regulators at the Huntsville Primary Substation, 948 Monroe St. (W.O. 27031-G) (Utilities: Electric)

 

 

i.          Resolution authorizing purchase of mobile radios through Lease/Purchase Agreement as part of a planned upgrade of our communication infrastructure.  (P.R. 101007-rjm01) (Utilities:  Electric)

 

 

j.          Resolution authorizing installation of 8600’ of 2” PE pipe for Nature’s Landing Subdivision Phases 1 and 2.  (W.O. 16551 M07 20-54) (Utilities: Gas)

 

 

k.         Introduction of an Ordinance to amend the Water Rate Schedule,

Section 23-121, effective with bills rendered on and after December 1, 2007 and again September 1, 2008. (Utilities: Water)

 

 

 

 

 

 

9.         BOARD APPOINTMENTS.

 

a.         Board Appointments to be Voted on.

 

1.         Resolution to reappoint Ms. Joyce Griffin, Place No. 5, the Huntsville Ice Skating Complex Board of Control for a term to expire November 20, 2010.  (Watson)

 

 

2.         Resolution to reappoint Ms. Gail Perna, Place No. 1, Huntsville Ice Skating Complex Board of Control for a term to expire November 20, 2010.  (Watson)

 

 

3.         Resolution to reappoint Mr. Samuel Gravel to the City Tree Commission for a term to expire October 8, 2009.  (Kling)

 

b.         Board Appointment Nominations.

 

1.         Nomination of Mr. Russell G. Brown, to the  Educational Building Authority of the City of Huntsville – Randolph School for a term to expire November 12, 2013.   (Russell)

                                                                                

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 concerning the annexation of land lying north of Oakwood Road, east of Research Park Boulevard, and on the west side of Travis Road.  (Planning)

 

15.       NEW BUSINESS ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION OR ACTION.

 

a.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agency Appropriation Agreement with Northwest Huntsville Community Service Organization.  (Community Development)

 

 

b.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Fuqua and Partners Architects for consulting services.  (General Services)

 

 

c.         Ordinance declaring certain equipment surplus and to be sold at auction.  (Fleet Management)

 

 

d.         Resolution authorizing the acceptance of donation to Animal Services in the amount of $100.00 from Walter Gandy in memory of Francis Hinckley for care of animals.  (Finance)

 

 

e.         Ordinance to amend Budget Ordinance No. 07-899, by changing appropriated funding within various departments.  (Finance)

 

 

f.          Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agency Appropriation Agreement with Business Technology Development Center.  (Finance)

 

 

g.         Ordinance to amend Budget Ordinance No. 07-899, by changing the authorize personnel strength within Landscape Management and Public Works Department.  (Landscape Management/Public Works)

 

 

h.         Ordinance to amend Budget Ordinance No. 07-899, by changing the authorized personnel strength within the Public Transit Department.  (Public Transit)

 

 

i.          Ordinance to amend Budget Ordinance No. 07-899, by changing authorized personnel strength within the Public Safety and I.T.S. Departments.  (Public Safety/I.T.S.)

 

 

j.          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)

 

 

k.         Resolution authorizing the City Attorney to seek a forfeiture of the surety bond issued by The Ohio Casualty Company.  (City Attorney)

 

 

l.          Resolution authorizing the Clerk Treasurer to invoke Wachovia Bank letter of credit number 5487060505 for Carrington Subdivision, Phase II, sidewalk improvements.  (City Attorney)

 

 

m.        Resolution authorizing the Clerk Treasurer to invoke Compass Bank letter of credit number S28210A for Hermitage Subdivision, Phase V, sidewalk improvements.  (City Attorney)

 

 

n.         Resolution authorizing the Clerk Treasurer to invoke St. Paul Travelers sidewalk letter of credit number BE0931542 for Stonemark Subdivision.  (City Attorney)

 

 

o.         Resolution authorizing the Clerk Treasurer to invoke Wachovia Bank letter of credit no. SM217134W for Hampton Pointe at Saddle Ridge Subdivision.  (City Attorney)

 

 

p.         Resolution authorizing City Attorney to seek a forfeiture of the surety bond issued by Auto Owners Insurance Company.  (City Attorney)

 

 

q.         Resolution relinquishing any and all City of Huntsville rights of ownership in the Geode Art Sculpture to The Arts Council, Inc. (City Attorney)

 

 

r.          Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement to execute a final adjusting change order request for the Robert E. “Bud” Cramer, Jr. Park Project Number 65-03-DR02.  (City Attorney)

 

 

s.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement between City of Huntsville and OMI, Inc. for testing and environmental study of Parking Lot D.  (Facilities Projects Management)

 

 

t.          Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement between the City of Huntsville and Bagby Elevator Company, Inc.  (Facilities Projects Management)

 

 

u.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to recognize those employees eligible for the Safety Incentive Awards for the fourth quarter.  (Administration)

 

 

v.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the low bidder, J. Larry Beddingfield Construction Co., for Periodic Bid for Various Landscaping Project No. 6508-SP01.  (Engineering)

 

 

w.        Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with APAC-Southeast Inc., for Maple Hill Cemetery Drainage & Street Improvements, Project No. 65-07-SP09, by Change Order No. 1. (Cemetery)



x.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with APAC Southeast Inc., for Governor’s Drive Phase I, Project No. 65-05-RD03, by change order No. 4.  (Engineering)

 

 

y.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with Miller & Miller, Inc., for Old Monrovia Road over Dry Creek Bridge Replacement, Project No. 65-050RD14, by Change Order No. 1.  (Engineering)

 

 

z.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to modify the agreement with Qore Property Sciences, Inc., for Taylor Road, Project No. STPAA-4500(210), by Modification No. 1.  (Engineering)

 

 

aa.       Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Mutual Aid Agreement between the Segers Community Volunteer Fire Department, Inc., and the City of Huntsville, Alabama.  (Fire & Rescue)

 

 

bb.       Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the Huntsville Utility Board and the YMCA of Metropolitan Huntsville Inc., d/b/a as the Heart of the Valley Y.  (Parking & Public Transit)

 

 

cc.       Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Direct Communications for Consulting Services.  (Administration)

 

 

dd.       Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Tom Coker and Associates for Consulting Services.  (Administration)

 

16.       LEGAL DEPARTMENT ITEMS/TRANSACTIONS.

 

a.         Vacation of Easements

 

 

            None

 

 

b.         Vacation of rights-of-way

 

 

            None

 

 

c.         Deeds for acceptance

 

HIGHLAND PARK 2

 

1.         Utility & Drainage Easement                       Wilshire Development Big Cove, LLC

                                                                                    Accepted 10/18/07

 

 

SOUTH POINTE INDUSTRIAL PARK PHASE TWO

 

 

2.         Stormwater Drainage Easement                Peebles Farms, Ltd.

                                                                                    Accepted 9/13/07

 

 

d.         Routine bond satisfactions

 

 

            None

 

e.         Liquor bond mortgages

 

 

            None

 

 

17.       NON-ROSTER COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC.

 

 

18.       ADJOURN.