Revised:  03-12-08   (12:00 Noon)

 

 

AGENDA FOR THE HUNTSVILLE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

TO BE HELD MARCH 13, 2008 AT 6:00 P.M.

IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS

 

 

 

CALL TO ORDER.

 

1.         INVOCATION.

 

            Elder Dave Draper, Jr., Pastor

            Draper Memorial C.O.G.I.C.

 

2.         PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.

 

 

3.         APPROVAL OF MINUTES

 

a.         Regular Meeting held February 28, 2008.

            (Minutes Received)

 

 

4.         RESOLUTIONS AND SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS.

 

a.         Mayor.

 

1.         Recognition of second and third place winners of the State Arbor Day Contest.

 

 

2.         Resolution honoring Stone Middle students on winning first place in the Nation in the NASA Habitat Moon Challenge.

 

 

3.         Resolution honoring the Butler High School Boys Basketball Team on winning the State 5A Basketball Championship.

 

 

4.         Resolution honoring Madison Academy Boys Basketball Team on winning the State 3A Basketball Championship.

 

 

 

 

b.         Council.

 

1.         Adoption and Presentation.

 

a.         Resolution commemorating the life of Mr. Ulas Ray White.  (Kling)

 

 

 b.        Resolution congratulating Butler High School Boys Basketball Team on winning the State 5A Basketball Championship.  (Watson/Kling)

 

2.         Adoption Only.

 

a.         Resolution recognizing Mrs. Thelma Alexander Fuqua for her dedicated service and commitment to volunteerism in the Huntsville-Madison County Community sponsored by the Rosetta James Second Annual “Honoring Our Elders” Celebration, Ernest L. Knight Center, Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University, March 22, 2008.  (Showers)

 

 

b.         Resolution recognizing Mrs. Ada Harris Houston for her dedicated service and commitment to volunteerism in the Huntsville-Madison County Community sponsored by the Rosetta James Second Annual “Honoring Our Elders” Celebration, Ernest L. Knight Center, Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University, March 22, 2008.  (Showers)

 

 

c.         Resolution recognizing Mrs. Olivia Harris Sanders for her dedicated service and commitment to volunteerism in the Huntsville-Madison County Community sponsored by the Rosetta James Second Annual “Honoring Our Elders” Celebration, Ernest L. Knight Center, Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University, March 22, 2008.  (Showers)

 

 

d.         Resolution recognizing Mr. Lloyd C. Humphrey for his dedicated service and commitment to volunteerism in the Huntsville-Madison County Community sponsored by the Rosetta James Second Annual “Honoring Our Elders” Celebration, Ernest L. Knight Center, Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University, March 22, 2008.  (Showers)

 

 

e.         Resolution recognizing Mr. Charles L. Ray, Jr. for his dedicated service and commitment to volunteerism in the Huntsville-Madison County Community sponsored by the Rosetta James Second Annual “Honoring Our Elders” Celebration, Ernest L. Knight Center, Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University, March 22, 2008.  (Showers)

 

f.          Resolution in recognition of the 30th Annual UNCF (United Negro College Fund) Gala; featured guest speakers are Mr. Hill Harper, author/actor starred in the movie, Constellation, filmed in Huntsville and actress, Tonea “Tommie H. Stewart.

 

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 Abbey Glen at McMullen Cove and Kenthurst at McMullen Cove for approval by city Council as private subdivisions pursuant to Section 10.4.6 of the COH Zoning Ordinance; and authorization for Mayor to sign associated plats and agreements.  (Planning)

 

 

2.         Public hearing on a Resolution authorizing the demolition of an unsafe building constituting a public nuisance located at 1441 O’Shaughnessy Ave. NE.  (Community Development)

 

b.         Public Hearings to be Set

 

1.         Resolution to set a public hearing for Jonus Ben, Jr. and Kerri-Noelle Humphrey d/b/a Luxury Travel LLC to operate one (1) limousine in the City of Huntsville.  (March 27, 2008 Regular Council Meeting)  (Parking & Public Transit)

 

 

2.         Resolution to set a public hearing on an ordinance zoning newly annexed property lying on the north side of Douglas Road, south side of Kelly Springs Road, and on the east and west sides of Alabama Highway 53 to Highway Business C-4 District.  (April 22, 2008 Regular Council Meeting)  (Planning)

 

 

3.         Resolution to set a public hearing on an ordinance zoning newly annexed property lying at the northwest corner of the intersection of Nance Road and U.S. Highway 72 West to Highway Business C-4 District.  (April 22, 2008 Regular Council Meeting) (Planning)

 

4.         Resolution to set a public hearing on an ordinance zoning newly annexed property lying on the west side of King Drake Road and north of Caldwell Lane to Planned Development Housing District, LUI 37.  (Planning)

 

7.         COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS.

 

a.         Communications from the Public.

 

b.         Reports

 

8.         HUNTSVILLE UTILITIES ITEMS.

 

a.         Resolution authorizing the installation of 59 street lights to a new phase in an existing subdivision on Providence Main Street. (W.O. 27270-L) (Utilities:  Electric)

 

 

b.         Resolution authorizing the replacement of a JTP switch with the installation of 2 Bridges switches and replacing 450’ of underground cable between the switches at Old Monrovia Road and Rideout Rd.  (W.O. 27323-U) (Utilities:  Electric)

 

 

c.         Resolution authorizing the construction of 8010’ of 46kv transmission system with double circuit distribution under build to serve the area around Beadle Lane.   (W.O. 27327-G) (Utilities: Electric)

 

 

d.         Resolution authorizing the expansion of the Thornton 161-46 kV substation on Quality Cir. (W.O. 27355-G) (Utilities: Electric)

 

 

e.         Resolution authorizing the construction of approximately 2.5 miles of #477 feeder in the Plummer/Johns/Nick Fitchard Rd. area in order to support load growth on the Oakwood Substation.  (W.O. 27356-G) (Utilities: Electric)

 

 

f.          Resolution authorizing the purchase and installation of 1 new outdoor 15kV substation circuit breaker at the Owens Cross Roads Substation on Wilson Mann Rd. (W.O. 27361-G) (Utilities: Electric)

 

 

g.         Resolution authorizing the relocation of an overhead 12kv feeder circuit and the conversion of an overhead, 3-phase 12kv distribution line to underground in the alley due to the COH road improvement project in the Five Points area.  (W.O. 27370-G) (Utilities: Electric)

 

 

h.         Resolution authorizing the purchase and installation of 3 new outdoor 15kv substation circuit breakers for Vestavia Substation on Four Mile Post Road. (W.O. 27379-G) (Utilities:  Electric)

 

 

i.          Resolution authorizing the purchase and installation of 2 new outdoor 38kv substation circuit breakers and 6 new 576 kVA regulators at the Stegers Substation located at 12595 US 231-431 N.  (W.O. 27387-G) (Utilities: Electric)

 

 

j.          Resolution authorizing the purchase of a new Thermal Imaging Camera including software, batteries, lenses, and a carry pouch.  (P.R. JP-011808-01)  (Utilities: Electric)

 

 

k.         Resolution authorizing the purchase of property at the intersection of Highway 431 and Guntersville Dam Road for the proposed new water treatment plant.  (W.O. 1-07573-E08-81-53)  (Utilities: Water)

 

9.         BOARD APPOINTMENTS.

 

a.         Board Appointments to be Voted on.

 

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 Ordinance No. 89-79, Classification and Salary Plan Ordinance, to modify the salary classification of the Traffic Operations Manager.  (Human Resources)

 

15.       NEW BUSINESS ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION OR ACTION.

 

a.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Alabama DOT for and industrial access road to connect Glenn Hearn Boulevard with Laracy Drive including partial interchange with ramps on either side of Glen Hearn Boulevard and widening of existing bridge.  (Planning)

 

 

b.         Resolution authorizing the Clerk-Treasurer to invoke Regions Bank subdivision sidewalk letter of credit number L057154 for Matley Subdivision, 3rd Addition.  (City Attorney)

 

 

c.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute the First Amendment to Ground Lease between the City of Huntsville and the National Children’s Advocacy Center.  (City Attorney)

 

 

d.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with Matheny Goldmon Architects, AIA, LLC for architectural services for the refurbishment of the Concert Hall at the Von Braun Center.  (City Attorney)

 

 

e.         Resolution authorizing eminent domain proceedings for rights-of-way, utility and drainage easements and temporary construction easements over, along and under a parcel of land for the Balch Road Reconstruction Project.  (City Attorney)

 

 

f.          Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement between the City of Huntsville and the United States of America to allow the Corp of Engineers to enter onto City owned property adjacent to Redstone Arsenal to conduct EPA required soil testing.  (City Attorney)

 

 

g.         Ordinance authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents in order to obtain title to parcels of land in connection with the Auburn Avenue extension project (Jandebeur).  (City Attorney)

 

 

h.         Ordinance declaring certain parcels of land as surplus and no longer needed for a municipal purpose and conveying the same to Thomas S. Jandebeur and Mary Jandebeur.  (City Attorney)      

 

 

i.          Request for authorization to advertise and fill vacant Equipment Service Worker position at higher than minimum salary in the Fleet Management Department.  (Fleet)

 

 

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

 

 

k.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Cost Reimbursement Agreement for an additional $2,250.00 with the North Alabama Traffic Safety Office for traffic enforcement duties.  (Police)

 

 

l.          Ordinance to amend Ordinance 07-899 by changing appropriated funding within various departments.  (Finance)

 

 

m.        Resolution authorizing monthly payment to Huntsville City Schools.  (Finance)

 

 

n.         Ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a joint purchasing agreement with the City of Madison for various commodities and services as needed.  (Finance)

 

 

o.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a join purchasing agreement with the Madison County Commission for the purchase of crushed stone.  (Finance)

 

 

p.         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)

 

 

q.         Ordinance to amend Budget Ordinance No. 07-899 by changing the authorized personnel strength within the ITS Department.  (ITS)

 

 

r.          Resolution authorizing the acceptance of donation.  (Finance)

 

 

s.         Request for authorization to advertise and fill four (4) Equipment Operator III, Grade 10 positions.  (Public Works Services)

 

 

t.          Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement with Johnson, Jones and McGehee, a limited liability partnership, for provision of Indigent Defense Services in the Municipal Court of the City of Huntsville.  (Municipal Court)

 

 

u.         Request for authorization to advertise and fill the position of ITS Operations Manager, Grade 19, and to fill at a higher step than minimum if necessary.  (ITS)

 

 

v.         Request for authorization to advertise and fill the position of Telecommunications Manager, Grade 17, and to fill at a higher step than minimum if necessary.  (ITS)

 

 

w.        Resolution authorizing the Emergency Management Agency to enter into a contract with the City of Madison appropriating $48,053.00 to the Emergency Management Agency.  (Emergency Management)

 

 

x.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the low bidder, Greenscape Contractors, L.L.C. for Five Points Improvements, Project No.TCSP-TC03(001) & COH Project  No. 65-04-SP01.  (Engineering)

 

 

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

 

 

z.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement  with Garver Engineers, L.L.C. for Engineering Design Services for Cherry Street and Rideout Drive Sidewalk Projects, Project No. 65-08- SW02.  (Engineering)

 

 

aa.       Resolution authorizing the Mayor to modify the agreement with Johnson & Associates, Inc. for Balch Road Widening & Improvements, by

Modification No. 3, Project No. 65-04-RD03.  (Engineering)

 

 

bb.       Ordinance to amend Budget Ordinance No. 08-899 to modify the authorized strength in various departments.  (Landscape Management)

 

 

cc.       Resolution urging Alabama’s Congressional Delegation to support the legislative priorities of the National League of Cities.  (Kling)

 

 

dd.       Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement between the City of Huntsville and Madison County, Alabama, for the purchase of property for the Little Cove Road Improvement Project.  (Engineering)

 

16.       LEGAL DEPARTMENT ITEMS/TRANSACTIONS.

 

a.         Vacation of Easements

 

1.         Ordinance authorizing the vacation of two Utility and Drainage Easements, Lots 13 & 14, Westchesser Subdivision, Plat Book 5, Page 82.  (4713 Whitehall Drive; Smith)

 

2.         Ordinance authorizing the vacation of a portion of a 25-foot Utility and Drainage Easement, Nature’s Pointe, Phase 1.  (408 Nature’s

 

b.         Vacation of rights-of-way

 

c.         Deeds for acceptance

 

MCMULLEN COVE – GRAND WATSON PHASE I

 

1.         Sanitary Sewer Easement               Enfinger Development, Inc.

                                                                        Accepted 2/19/08

 

AUBURN AVENUE EXTENSION

 

2.         Tract 5                                                Jandebeur, Thomas S. and Mary

                                                                        Acquired 3/6/08

 

3.         Tract 17                                              Jandebeur, Thomas S. and Mary

                                                                        Acquired 3/6/08

 

d.         Routine bond satisfactions

 

e.         Liquor bond mortgages

 

17.       NON-ROSTER COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC.

 

 

18.       ADJOURN.