Revised: 04/08/08   (5:00 p.m.)

 

 

AGENDA FOR THE HUNTSVILLE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

TO BE HELD APRIL 10, 2008 AT 6:00 P.M.

IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS

 

 

 

CALL TO ORDER.

 

1.         INVOCATION.

 

            Pastor Hector M. Mouzon, Retired

            Member, Oakwood University Seventh-day Adventist Church   

 

2.         PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.

 

 

3.         APPROVAL OF MINUTES

 

a.         Regular Meeting held March 27, 2008.

            (Minutes Received)

 

 

4.         RESOLUTIONS AND SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS.

 

a.         Mayor.

 

b.         Council.

 

1.         Adoption and Presentation.

 

a.         Resolution congratulating Oakwood University Men’s Basketball Team for winning their first Men’s Division I Basketball National Championships playoffs of the United States Collegiate Athletic Association (USCAA) held in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, March 1, 2008.  (Showers/Watson)

 

b.         Resolution congratulating Oakwood University on being crowned National Champions at the 19th Annual Honda Campus All-Star Challenge held in Orlando, Florida, March 31, 2008.  (Showers/Watson)

 

 

 

 

2.         Adoption Only.

 

a.         Resolution honoring Congressman Bud Cramer for his many years of public service to the citizens of Alabama and the country.  (Showers)

 

 

b.         Resolution congratulating Drs. Terrell and Pearl Harris on the occasion of their 30th Pastoral Anniversary, True Light Church of God in Christ  (C.O.G.I.C.)  (Showers)

 

c.         Other Special Recognitions.

 

d.         Announcements.

 

5.         BUSINESS WITH OUTSIDE LEGAL REPRESENTATION.

 

6.         PUBLIC HEARINGS.

 

a.         Public hearings to be held.

 

b.         Public Hearings to be Set

 

1.         Resolution to set a public hearing on an ordinance zoning newly annexed property lying east and west of U.S. Highway 431 South and south of Berkley Road to Highway Business C-4 District, Residence 2-B District, and Residence 1-A District. (May 22, 2008 Regular Council Meeting) (Urban Development/Planning)

 

 

2.         Resolution to set a public hearing on an ordinance rezoning property lying on the east side of Blake Bottom Road and north of Stringfield Road from Planned Industrial District to Residence 2-A District. (May 22, 2008 Regular Council Meeting) (Urban Development/Planning)

 

 

3.         Resolution to set a public hearing on an ordinance rezoning property lying generally at the intersection of Pegasus Drive and Midtowne Lane from Residence 2-A District to Planned Development-Housing District, LUI Rating 50. (May 22, 2008 Regular Council Meeting) (Urban Development/Planning)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4.         Resolution to set a public hearing on an ordinance amending ARTICLE 23 – GENERAL BUSINESS C-3 DISTRICT REGULATIONS, Section 23.2 – Density Controls, by amending subsection 23.2(4) and amending ARTICLE 26 – CENTRAL BUSINESS C-B DISTRICT, Section 26.2 – Density Controls, by amending subsection 26.2.3(1) and amending ARTICLE 73 – SUPPLEMENTARY REGULATIONS, Section 73.10 – Corner Visibility, in the City of Huntsville Zoning Ordinance. (May 22, 2008 Regular Council Meeting) (Urban Development/Planning)

 

 

5.         Resolution to set a public hearing on an ordinance amending the definition of Buffer of Screen Planting in ARTICLE 3 – DEFINITIONS, Section 3.1 – Interpretation, in the City of Huntsville Zoning Ordinance. (May 22, 2008 Regular Council Meeting) (Urban Development)

 

 

6.         Resolution to set a public hearing on an ordinance zoning newly annexed property lying on the north side of Cherry Tree Road and west of Joe Cross Road to Residence 2 District. (May 22, 2008) (Urban Development/Planning)

 

 

7.         Resolution to set a public hearing on an ordinance zoning newly annexed property lying south of U.S. Highway 72 West and west of Henderson Road to Residence 2 District. (May 22, 2008 Regular Council Meeting) (Urban Development/Planning)

 

 

8.         Resolution to set a public hearing on an ordinance zoning newly annexed property lying on the north and south sides of I-565 and the west side of Indian Springs Road to Commercial Industrial Park District. (May 22, 2008 Regular Council Meeting) (Urban Development/Planning)

 

7.         COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS.

 

a.         Communications from the Public.

 

b.         Reports

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

8.         HUNTSVILLE UTILITIES ITEMS.

 

a.         Resolution authorizing the emergency replacement of 2 regulators at the Automatic Electric Substation. (W.O. 27123-E) (Utilities:  Electric)

 

 

b.         Resolution authorizing the relocation of 46kV and 12kV lines along Oakwood Rd. and the removal of lines along Old Monrovia Rd. due to a COH Road Project. (W.O. 27384-G) (Utilities:  Electric)

 

 

c.         Resolution authorizing the purchase and installation of Secondary Oil Containments for 12 Substations.  (W.O. 27406-G) (Utilities:  Electric)

 

 

d.         Resolution authorizing the relocation of overhead facilities and installation of underground distribution to clear for a new deceleration lane and provide service to the Randolph School Garth Campus located at 4915 Garth Rd. (W.O. 27414-N) (Utilities: Electric)

 

 

e.         Resolution authorizing the purchase and installation of 1 new 46/25x12kV substation steel package for the new Old Jim Williams Rd. Substation located on Old Jim Williams Rd. (W.O. 27430-G) (Utilities: Electric)

 

 

f.          Resolution authorizing the relocation of a 750MCM 12kV power circuit.  This work is due to the COH Clinton Ave. Bridge Replacement at Broglan Branch. (W.O. 27447-G) (Utilities: Electric)

 

 

g.         Resolution authorizing the relocation of 750MCM 12kV power circuit and 46kV pole.  This work is due to the COH Clinton Ave. Bridge Replacement at Pinhook Creek. (W.O. 27450-G) (Utilities: Electric)

 

 

h.         Resolution authorizing the replacement of 6 regulators at the Sparkman Drive Substation.  (W.O. 27452-G) (Utilities: Electric)

 

 

i.          Resolution authorizing the purchase and installation of a new triple single recloser on Keel Mountain Rd. to feed the top of Keel Mountain. (W.O. 27379-G) (Utilities:  Electric)

 

 

j.          Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Amendment of the Energy Right Agreement with TVA for the In-Home Energy Audit Pilot.  (Utilities: Electric)

 

 

k.         Resolution authorizing the relocation of approx. 320’ of 18” water main to clear conflicts with proposed Oakwood Rd. relocation project by the City of Huntsville.  (W.O. 1-07579-RC08-10-54) (Utilities: Water)

 

 

l.          Resolution authorizing the installation of approx. 1,300’ of 6” water main along Buckeye Lane. (W.O. 1-07587-RI08-110-54)  (Utilities: Water)

 

 

m.        Resolution authorizing the installation of approx. 2,540’ of 12”, 1,460’ of 8”, and 40’ of 6” water main along Saddle Ridge Drive near Hampton Cove.  (W.O. 1-07588-MD08-10-51)  (Utilities: Water)

 

 

n.         Resolution authorizing the rehabilitation of the Mt. Charron Tank.  (W.O.

1-07590-MI08-18-52) (Utilities: Water)

 

 

o.         Resolution authorizing the installation of approx. 4,320’ of 18” water main along US Highway 431.  (W.O. 1-07592-MI08-10-54) (Utilities: Water)

 

 

p.         Resolution authorizing the installation of approx. 7,940’ of 18” water main along Jeff Road.  (W.O. 1-07593-MI08-10-54) (Utilities: Water)

 

9.         BOARD APPOINTMENTS.

 

a.         Board Appointments to be Voted on.

 

1.         Resolution to appoint Mr. G.T. Gore to the Bingo Review Committee for a term to expire to expire April 8, 2009.  (Watson)

 

 

2.         Resolution to reappoint Mr. Ernest A. Young to the Huntsville-Madison County Convention & Visitors Bureau Board of Directors for a term to expire April 11, 2012.  (Moon)

 

 

3.         Resolution to reappoint Ms. Esther Gill to the Community Development Citizens Advisory Council for a term to expire April 12, 2011.  (Showers)

 

 

4.         Resolution to reappoint Ms. Helen Acuff to the Community Development Citizens Advisory Council  for a term to expire April 14, 2011.  (Showers)

 

 

5.         Resolution to appoint Mr. Steve Hall to the Housing Board of Adjustments and Appeals for a term to expire August 22, 2009.    (Kling)

 

b.         Board Appointment Nominations.

 

1.         Nomination of Mr. William Emrich to the Educational Building Authority – Westminster 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 Showers

            Councilwoman Moon

            Councilman Kling

            Councilman Russell 

            Councilman Watson

 

13.       UNFINISHED BUSINESS ITEMS FOR ACTION.

 

a.         Ordinance No. 08-272, concerning the annexation of land lying on the north side of Mohawk Road and east of Victoria Hills Drive.  (Introduced March 27, 2008 Regular Council Meeting)  (Planning)

 

 

b.         Ordinance No. 08-273, concerning the annexation of land lying south of Miller lane and on the west side of U.S. Highway 431 South. (Introduced March 27, 2008 Regular Council Meeting)  (Planning)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

14.       NEW BUSINESS ITEMS FOR INTRODUCTION.

 

a.         Introduction of an Ordinance to amend Speed Limit Ordinance No. 06-1285 adopted and approved on December 21, 2006. (Traffic Engineering)

 

 

b.         Introduction of an Ordinance concerning the annexation of land lying east of Swancott Road and south of Interstate 565. (Urban Development/Planning)

 

15.       NEW BUSINESS ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION OR ACTION.

 

a.         Resolution authorizing altering the configuration and boundaries for Precinct 51 and to change the places of holding elections in six of the precincts with the City of Huntsville. (Clerk-Treasurer)

 

 

b.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement for cooperative maintenance of public right of way between the Alabama Department of Transportation and the City of Huntsville. (Landscape Management.)

 

 

c.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement with the City of Madison for Para Transit dispatching service. (Parking & Public Transit)

 

 

d.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a lease agreement with AMRDEC, RDE Command to lease the “Meadow Gold Property” for a special event. (Parking and Public Transit.)

 

 

e.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement with the Department of Homeland Security for the FY2007 Assistance to Firefighters Grant Funds. (Fire)

 

 

f.          Resolution authorizing the Clerk-Treasurer to invoke Citizens Bank subdivision letter of credit number 555423 for Ware Park Subdivision. (City Attorney)

 

 

g.         Resolution authorizing the Clerk-Treasurer to invoke First American Bank subdivision letter of credit number 2003 for Laurenwood Preserve Phase II Subdivision. (City Attorney)

 

 

h.         Resolution authorizing the Clerk-Treasurer to invoke First American Bank subdivision sidewalk letter of credit number 2004 for Laurenwood Preserve Phase II Subdivision. (City Attorney)

 

 

i.          Resolution authorizing the Clerk-Treasurer to invoke First American Bank subdivision sidewalk letter of credit number 2013 for Hampton Village Phase I Subdivision. (City Attorney)

 

 

j.          Resolution authorizing the Clerk-Treasurer to invoke Southbank subdivision sidewalk letter of credit number 2005-215 for Chapman Cove of the High Mountain Reserve Subdivision. (City Attorney)

 

 

k.         Resolution authorizing the Clerk-Treasurer to invoke AmSouth Bank subdivision sidewalk letter of credit number 55101261 for Valley Cove Subdivision. (City Attorney)

 

 

l.          Resolution authorizing the Clerk-Treasurer to invoke Wachovia Bank subdivision sidewalk letter of credit number SM219459W for Cobblestone Cove Phase II Subdivision. (City Attorney)

 

 

m.        Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an encroachment agreement among Enbridge Pipelines, William Farley Wann, Gayle Wann Guy and the City of Huntsville. (City Attorney)

 

 

n.         Request for authorization to advertise and fill the position of Sr. Systems Software Analyst, Grade 19, at higher than minimum salary if necessary. (ITS)

 

 

o.         Request for authorization to advertise and fill the position of Network Specialist, Grade 17, at a higher than minimum salary if necessary. (ITS)

 

 

p.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the Alabama Department of Transportation for the Operation & Maintenance of a Traffic Signal at the Intersection of US-72 and Promenade Parkway. (Traffic Engineering)

 

 

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

 

 

r.          Ordinance to amend Budget Ordinance No. 07-899, adopted and approved on September 27, 2007, by changing appropriated funding within various departments. (Finance)

 

 

s.         Resolution approving the amount of designated General Fund fund balances, as of October 1, 2007, consistent with city policies. (Finance)

 

 

t.          Resolution authorizing monthly payments to Huntsville City Schools. (Finance)

 

 

u.         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)

 

 

v.         Ordinance authorizing the mayor to enter into a joint purchasing agreement with the Madison County Commission for the joint purchase of a hydraulic excavator. (Finance)

 

 

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

 

 

x.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with Owens Landscape Group, Inc. for Explorer Boulevard & Farrow Road Landscaping, Project No. 65-08-SP02, by Change Order No. 1. (Engineering)

 

 

y.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with Reed Contracting Services, Inc. for Oakwood Road Widening & Relocation of Old Monrovia, Project No. 65-07-RD10, by Change Order No. 1. (Engineering)

 

 

z.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Dunwoody Place, Ltd. for Stormwater Detention Facility Maintenance. (Engineering)

 

 

aa.       Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with The Redstone Military Retirement Residence Association for Stormwater Detention Facility Maintenance. (Engineering)

 

 

bb.       Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Real Estate Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Barbara M. Thomas, David Lawson Thomas, Jr. and Jeffrey Eric Thomas, Governors Drive Improvements, Phase II, Project No. 65-06-RD04. (Engineering)

 

 

cc.       Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with GeoGraphix, Inc. for 2 Foot LiDAR and Planimetric Updates for Madison County/Limestone County, Project No. 65-08-SP19. (Engineering)

 

 

dd.       Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with G. W. Jones & Sons Consulting Engineers, Inc. for Engineering Design & Construction Administration Services for Highway 53 Sewer, Project No. 65-08-SS07. (Engineering)

 

 

ee.       Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the low bidder, Wiregrass Construction Co., Inc. for Resurfacing of Residential Streets 2008, Phase II, Project No. 65-08-RR02. (Public Works)

 

 

ff.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Garver Engineers, L.L.C. for Engineering On-Call Services, Project No. 65-08-SP18 (Water Pollution Control)

 

16.       LEGAL DEPARTMENT ITEMS/TRANSACTIONS.

 

a.         Vacation of Easements

 

1.         Ordinance authorizing the vacation of two 5-foot Utility and Drainage Easements, Lots 11 & 12, Timber Ridge/Chesterfield, Plat Book 18, Page 40.  (1415 Joshua Dr. & Peartree Rd.; Lackey)

 

2.         Ordinance authorizing the vacation of a portion of a 5-foot Utility and Drainage Easement, Lot 9, Block 1, Greenwycke Heights.  (1510 Bohannon Dr.; Davis Lee)

 

3.         Ordinance authorizing the vacation of four 5-foot Utility and Drainage Easements, Lot 4G-2, Ridgeside Estates Phase 2, Document No. 20080125000050560.  (Hwy 72 and Lawsons Ridge Drive; Fairway-Huntsville)

 

b.         Vacation of rights-of-way

 

 

            None

 

c.         Deeds for acceptance

 

BRANDONTOWN RD. IMPROVEMENT

PROJECT NO. 65-07-RD01

 

1.         N/A                                                                  Progressive Union M.B. Church, Inc.

Acquired 01/18/07

 

2.         Grant of Easement                                        Progressive Union M.B. Church, Inc.

                                                                                    Acquired 01/18/07

 

3.         Grant of Easement                                        Church of Christ

                                                                                    Acquired 04/23/07

 

COURT HOUSE STREETSCAPE PROJECT

PROJECT NO. 65-08-SP-06

 

4.         Quitclaim Deed                                             Sonny Hollingsworth, and wife,                                                                                                        Dianne Hollingsworth

Acquired 01/28/08

 

5.         Quitclaim Deed                                             Dyer Family Partnership     

                                                                                    Acquired 2/4/08

 

6.          Quitclaim Deed                                            H. Kenan Timberlake, a married man       

                                                                                    Acquired 01/24/08

 

DUG HILL ROAD IMPROVEMENTS

PROJECT NO. 65-06-RD12

 

7.         Grant of Right-of-Way                                   Gary D. Glover, a single man, and

            Tract 1                                                            Gwyn L. Glover, a married man

                                                                                    Acquired 02/29/08

 

HEART OF HUNTSVILLE ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS

PROJECT NO. 65-06-RD07

 

8.         Grant of Easement                                       The Estate of Eugene M. McLain

            Acquired 02/12/08                                       

 

HICKORY HILLS PROJECT

 

9.        Grant of Easement                                        Marcus T. Nix and wife,

Tonya S. Nix 

Acquired 03/18/08

 

LITTLE COVE RD. IMPROVEMENTS

PROJECT NO. STPTE-TE05(940)

 

10.       Grant of Right-of-Way                                   Enfinger Steele Development Inc.,

             Parcel  35                                         Acquired 03/17/08

 

11.       Grant of Easements                                      Enfinger Steele Development Inc.,

            Parcel 41                                                       Acquired 03/17/08

 

12.       Grant of Right-of-Way                                   Enfinger Steele Development Inc.,

            Parcel 42                                                       Acquired 03/17/08

 

13.       Grant of Right-of-Way                                   Enfinger Steele Development Inc.,

            Parcel 43                                                       Acquired 03/17/08

 

14.      Temporary Construction Easement            Enfinger Steele Development Inc.,

            Parcel 45                                                      Acquired 03/17/08

                                                                       

SLAUGHTER ROAD SEWER

PROJECT NO. 65-08-SS01

 

15.       Grant of Sanitary Sewer Easement            Jerry M. Stafford and wife,

             Tract 1                                                           Acquired 02/01/08

 

 WATERFORD SQUARE DRAINAGE

 

16.       Drainage Easement                                     WS Huntsville, LLC

                                                                                    Acquired 03/04/08

 

d.         Routine bond satisfactions

 

 

            None

 

e.         Liquor bond mortgages

 

 

            None

 

17.       NON-ROSTER COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC.

 

18.       ADJOURN.