Revised: 04/08/08 (5:00
p.m.)
AGENDA FOR THE
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,
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 Mens Basketball Team for winning their first Mens Division I
Basketball National Championships playoffs of the United States Collegiate
Athletic Association (USCAA) held in
b. Resolution
congratulating
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.
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
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
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
l. Resolution authorizing the installation
of approx. 1,300 of 6 water main along
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
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
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
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
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
c. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to
enter into an Agreement with the City of
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. &
2. Ordinance authorizing the vacation of a portion of a 5-foot
Utility and Drainage Easement, Lot 9, Block 1, Greenwycke Heights. (
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
b. Vacation of rights-of-way
None
c. Deeds for acceptance
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
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
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
PROJECT NO. 65-06-RD07
8. Grant
of Easement The Estate of Eugene M. McLain
Acquired
02/12/08
9. Grant of Easement Marcus T. Nix and wife,
Tonya
S. Nix
Acquired
03/18/08
LITTLE
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
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.