Revised: 12-18-07   (3:00 p.m.)

 

 

AGENDA FOR THE HUNTSVILLE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

TO BE HELD DECEMBER 20, 2007 AT 6:00 P.M.

IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS

 

 

 

CALL TO ORDER.

 

1.         INVOCATION.

 

 

            Reverend Kerry Holder Joffrion

            IMS, Ministries Specialist               

 

2.         PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.

 

 

3.         APPROVAL OF MINUTES

 

a.         Regular Meeting held December 6, 2007.

            (Minutes Received)

 

 

4.         RESOLUTIONS AND SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS.

 

a.         Mayor.

 

1.         Resolution recognizing the life and service of Carmen Gum.

 

b.         Council.

 

1.         Adoption and Presentation.

 

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.         Ordinance No. 07-1107, concerning the 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.  (Set November 8, 2007 Regular Council Meeting)  (Planning)

 

 

2.         Ordinance No. 07-1109, concerning the zoning newly annexed land lying on the south side of Little Cove Road and west of Kindlin Road to Residence 1 District. (Set November 8, 2007 Regular Council Meeting) (Planning)

 

 

3.         Ordinance No. 07-1111, concerning the 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.  (Set November 8, 2007 Regular Council Meeting) (Planning)

 

 

4.         Ordinance No. 07-1113, concerning the 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. (Set November 8, 2007 Regular Council Meeting) (Planning)

 

 

5.         Ordinance No. 07-1115, 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.  (Set November 8, 2007 Regular Council Meeting) (Planning)

 

 

6.         Public Hearing for Mazen Altubuh d/b/a Huntsville Cab Company to operation fifteen (15) taxicabs in the City of Huntsville.  (Set December 6, 2007 Regular Council Meeting)  (Parking & Public Transit)

 

 

 

 

7.         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)

 

 

8.         Public hearing on Rockhouse Landing Phase 4 for approval by City Council as a private subdivision pursuant to Section 10.4.6 of the COH Zoning Ordinance.  (Planning)

 

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. Herman Stubbs to the Museum of Art for a term to expire August 13, 2012.  (Nominated December 6, 2007 Regular Council Meeting)  (Watson)

 

 

2.         Resolution to appoint Mr. Willie Love to Human Relations Commission for a term to expire August 25, 2010.  (Nominated December 6, 2007 Regular Council Meeting) (Watson)

 

 

3.         Resolution to reappoint Mr. Colin Hale McKee to the Educational Building Authority – Faulkner University for a term to expire August 25, 2010.  (Nominated December 6, 2007 Regular Council Meeting) (Kling)

 

 

4.         Resolution to reappoint Mr. Stan Kerstiens to the Educational Building Authority – APT for a term to expire August 25, 2010.  (Nominated December 6, 2007 Regular Council Meeting) (Kling)

 

 

5.         Resolution to reappoint  Mrs. Lady Shivers Tucker to the Huntsville Public Library Board for a term to expire February 10, 2012.  (Nominated December 6, 2007 Regular Council Meeting) (Showers)

b.         Board Appointment Nominations.

                                                                                    

1.         Nomination of Mr. Sidney R. White, Fourth Director, the Solid Waste Disposal Authority of the City of Huntsville for a term to expire January 1, 2012.  (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.

           

            Councilwoman Moon

            Councilman Kling

            Councilman Russell

            Councilman Showers

            Councilman Watson

 

13.       UNFINISHED BUSINESS ITEMS FOR ACTION.

 

a.         Ordinance No. 07-1242, to amend Ordinance #05-775 eliminating the quarterly Safety Incentive Awards.  (Introduced December 6, 2007 Regular Council Meeting)  (Administration)

 

14.       NEW BUSINESS ITEMS FOR INTRODUCTION.

 

15.       NEW BUSINESS ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION OR ACTION.

 

a.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement between the Huntsville Housing Authority and the City of Huntsville for the provisions of alternate police services.  (Police)

 

 

b.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs, Law Enforcement Traffic Safety Division, for the Madison-Morgan County Strategic Counterdrug Team (STAC) Grand Funds.  (Police)

 

 

c.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the Alabama Department of Public Safety, to accept the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Program Grant.  (Police)

 

 

d.         Resolution authorizing the acceptance of a $245,238.25 Grant from the Alabama Department of Homeland Security.  (Emergency Management)

 

 

e.         Resolution authorizing the acceptance of a $35,000.00 Grant from the Alabama Department of Homeland Security.  (Emergency Management)

 

 

f.          Resolution authorizing the acceptance of a $122,000.00 Grant from the Alabama Department of Homeland Security.  (Emergency Management)

 

 

g.         Resolution authorizing the acceptance of a $109,000.00 Grant from the Alabama Department of Homeland Security.  (Emergency Management)

 

 

h.         Resolution authorizing the acceptance of a $200,000.00 Grant from the Alabama Department of Homeland Security.  (Emergency Management)

 

 

i.          Resolution authorizing the acceptance of a $21,600.00 Grant from the Alabama Department of Homeland Security.  (Emergency Management)

 

 

j.          Resolution authorizing the acceptance of the Emergency Management Program Grant (EMPG) from the Alabama Emergency Management Agency totaling $11,732.00.  (Emergency Management)

 

 

k.         Request for authorization to advertise and fill the position of Sr. Systems Software Analyst, Grade 19, and to fill at a higher step than minimum.  (ITS)

 

 

l.          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.  (Public Works)

 

 

m.        Resolution authorizing the Clerk Treasurer to invoke Regions Bank subdivision improvements letter of credit no. L074060 for Alderbrook Subdivision.  (City Attorney)

 

 

n.         Resolution authorizing the Clerk Treasurer to invoke waring surface letter of credit no. 929 for Eagles Ridge Subdivision.  (City Attorney)

o.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement among Madison County, Alabama, The Health Care Authority of the City of Huntsville d/b/a Huntsville Hospital and the City of Huntsville for psychiatric services.  (City Attorney)

 

 

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

 

 

q.         Resolution authorizing the acceptance of donation to Huntsville Police Department in the amount of $450.00 from Target for the HPD Bicycle Unit; and donation to the Department of Recreation from Commissioner Bob Harrison in the form of materials and labor to build a pavilion at Maplewood Park with an approximate value of $18,500.00.  (Finance)

 

 

r.          Ordinance to amend Budget Ordinance 07-899, by appropriating fiscal year 2007 surplus funds.  (Finance)

 

 

s.         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)

 

 

t.          Ordinance to amend Budget Ordinance No. 07-899, changing the authorized personnel strength within the Public Works Department.  (Public Works Services)

 

 

 

u.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with Rutherford Contracting, Inc. for Oakwood College Bike Lanes REBID, State Project No. STEPTE-TE04(911) & COH Project No.  65-04-WP04, by Change Order No. 1.  (Engineering)

 

 

v.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement  with G. W. Jones  & Sons  Consulting Engineers, Inc. for Engineering Design Services for  Pulaski Pike Sewer , Project No. 65-08-SS02.  (Engineering)

 

 

w.        Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Volkert & Associates, Inc.  for Engineering Design Services for Nance Road Widening, Project No. 65-08-RD02.  (Engineering)

            

 

x.        Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement  with  Volkert & Associates, Inc. for Appraisal Review, Negotiation, Relocation and Project Management Services for the Widening and Realignment of Church Street, Phase II, State Project No.  STPHV-8450(600) & City Project No. No. 65-05-RD13.  (Engineering)

 

 

y.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the low bidder, Shelby Contracting Co., Inc. for Resurfacing of Residential Streets 2008,

Phase I, Project No. 65-08-RR01.  (Public Works)               

 

 

z.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with the Huntsville Madison County Chamber of Commerce.  (Administration)

 

16.       LEGAL DEPARTMENT ITEMS/TRANSACTIONS.

 

a.         Vacation of Easements

 

1.         Ordinance authorizing the vacation of two 5-foot utility and drainage easements, Lots 85 & 86, Saddletree Second Addition, Plat Book 18, Page 13.  (2625 & 2627 Spricewood Trail; Rabah).

 

b.         Vacation of rights-of-way

 

 

            None

 

c.         Deeds for acceptance

 

BALCH ROAD SEWER

 PROJECT NO. 65-06-SS06

 

1.         Parcel # 1                                          Jack T. Clift and wife,

                                                                        Lillian S. Clift

Acquired 08/13/07

 

BALCH ROAD IMPROVEMENTS

 PROJECT NO. 65-04-RD03

 

2.         Tract # 10                                           Jack T. Clift and wife,

                                                                        Lillian S. Clift

                                                                        Acquired 08/13/07

 

 

3.         Tract # 13                                           Jack T. Clift and wife,

                                                                        Lillian S. Clift

                                                                        Acquired 08/13/07

 

 

BOARDMAN STREET IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT

ProJECT NO. 65-06-RD11

 

4.        Tract 10                                               Kelvin M. Mcintosh and wife,

                                                                        Wanda E. Mcintosh

                                                                        Acquired 08/17/07

 

 

CAPSHAW SEWER PROJECT

PROJECT NO. 65-06-SS01

 

5.        Grant of Easement                            Regina Kay Clark, an unmarried woman                                                                                         Acquired 05/26/07

 

6.       Tract # 5                                               Tracy Daryl Reynolds and wife,

                                                                        Sherry Lane Reynolods

                                                                        Acquired 04/28/07

 

 

DUPREE WORTHY

SANITARY SEWER PROJECT

PROJECT NO. 65-04-SM03

 

7.        Grant of Easement                            Peggy A. Junior, a married woman

Acquired 06/28/07

 

8.        Grant of Easement                            James William Junior, a married man,

                                                                        Acquired 06/20/07

 

 

FIVE POINTS STREETSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT

PROJECT NO. 65-04-SP01

 

9.       Temporary Construction Easement              Charles S. Roberts, Jr., a married man

                                                                                    Acquired 07/19/07

 

10.       Landscape Easement Deed                       Jo Ann S. Terry, a married woman

                                                                                    Acquired 07/18/07

 

 

 

GREENBRIER SANITARY SEWER

WESTERN AREA INTERCEPTOR

 

11.  Grant of Easements                              Greenbrier Enterprises, L.L.C., an Alabama        

                                                                                    Liability company

                                                                                    Acquired 08/21/07

 

HAMMERHEAD TURN-AROUND

TRACT L

 

12.   Grant of Right-of-Way                          Brandon Place, Inc.,

                                                                        President Tyron Samples

                                                                        Acquired 08/27/07

 

     HARRIS HILLS

RIGHT–OF-WAY

                                                                         

13.    Tract # 1                                               B & BL Properties LLC, an Alabama limited

                                                                        liability company

Acquired 08/09/07

 

14.    Tract # 2                                               Cole Walker, a married man

                                                                        Acquired 08/09/07

 

15.     Tract # 3                                                B & BL Properties LLC, an Alabama limited liability company

Acquired 08/09/07

 

16.     Tract # 4                                                B & BL Properties LLC, an Alabama limited liability company

Acquired 08/09/07

 

17.     Tract # 6                                                High Mountain Reserve, L.L.C., an Alabama limited liability company

Acquired 08/09/07

 

OLD MONROVIA PHASE II PROJECT

PROJECT NO. 65-07-RD10

 

18.      Right of Way Easement                      Vinemont, Inc., a corporation

Acquired 07/11/07

 

19.      Tract # 20                                             Country Day School in Madison, LLC

                                                                        Acquired 10/10/07

 

 

 

 

 

OLD MONROVIA SEWER EXTENSION

PROJECT NO. 65-07-RD14

 

20.     Parcel No. 201                                      Bayport Corporation, a British West

                                                                        Indies corporation

                                                                        Acquired 09/21/07

 

indenture

 

21.     N/A                                                        East Limestone Land Company, LLC

                                                                        Acquired 10/04/07

 

FINAL ORDER

 

22.     N/A                                                        Charles A. Carter, Eddie C. Sherrod, and     

                                                                        Charles Swafford

                                                                        Acquired 07/07/07

 

ALDERBROOK PHASE 2

 

23.     U & D Easement                                   Concord Development Company, Inc.

                                                                        Acquired 11/5/07

 

24.     58 Acres                                                Dewey Brazelton, a married man,

                                                                        Acquired 12/14/07

 

WOODMILL TRACE PHASE ONE

 

25.      U & D Easement                                  Diltina Development Corporation

                                                                        Acquired 11/7/07

 

d.         Routine bond satisfactions

 

 

            None

 

e.         Liquor bond mortgages

 

 

            None

 

17.       NON-ROSTER COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC.

 

 

18.       ADJOURN.