Revised: 05-13-08   (5:01 p.m.)

 

 

AGENDA FOR THE HUNTSVILLE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

TO BE HELD MAY 15, 2008 AT 6:00 P.M.

IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS

 

 

 

CALL TO ORDER.

 

1.         INVOCATION.

 

            Pastor Don Cox

            Huntsville Park Church of Christ

 

2.         PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.

 

 

3.         APPROVAL OF MINUTES

 

a.         Regular Meeting held April 22, 2008.

            (Minutes Received)

 

 

4.         RESOLUTIONS AND SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS.

 

a.         Mayor.

 

1.         Recognition of Sean Delisser for outstanding achievements in the Track and Field Competition during the Alabama High School Athletics Association Class 4A- 6A Championship. 

 

 

2.         Recognition of the Randolph School Varsity Boys Tennis Team on winning the 1A - 3A Alabama High School Athletics Association State Tennis Championship Tournament.

 

3.         Proclamation declaring the Month of May as Tourism Month. 

 

b.         Council.

 

1.         Adoption and Presentation.

 

2.         Adoption Only.

 

c.         Other Special Recognitions.

 

d.         Announcements.

 

5.         BUSINESS WITH OUTSIDE LEGAL REPRESENTATION.

 

a.         City Council decision on Personnel Hearing held on April 9, 2008.  (Municipal Court)

 

 

b.         City Council decision on Personnel Hearing held on April 9, 2008.  (Engineering Department)

 

 

c.         City Council decision on Personnel Hearing held on April 9, 2008.  (Police Department)

 

6.         PUBLIC HEARINGS.

 

a.         Public hearings to be held.

 

1.         Public hearing on a resolution authorizing demolition of an unsafe building constituting a public nuisance located at 1607 Cavalry St NE (AKA 1607 Calvary St., NW).  (Community Development)

 

 

2.         Public hearing on a resolution authorizing the demolition of an unsafe building constituting a public nuisance local at 1611 Cavalry St. NW (AKA 1611 Calvary St. NW). (Community Development)  DELETED

 

 

3.         Public hearing on a resolution authorizing demolition of an unsafe building constituting a public nuisance located at 1612 Cavalry St NE (AKA 1612 Calvary St., NW).  (Community Development)

 

 

4.         Public hearing on a resolution authorizing demolition of an unsafe building constituting a public nuisance located at 2100 First St. SW.  (Community Development)

 

b.         Public Hearings to be Set

 

1.         Set a public hearing on the Liquor License Review Committee denying a class 4 liquor lounge license on April 17, 2008 to the Apex and Lounge at 4210 Oakwood Avenue.   (May 22, 2008 Regular Council Meeting)     (Clerk-Treasurer)

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.         Resolution to set a public hearing on and ordinance zoning newly annexed property lying on the south side of Plummer Road and east of Nick Fitcheard Road to Residence 2 District.  (June 26, 2008 Regular Council Meeting)   (Planning)

 

 

3.         Resolution to set a public hearing on a ordinance amending ARTICLE 10 – RESIDENCE 1 DISTRICT REGULATIONS; ARTICLE 11 – RESIDENCE 1-A DISTRICT REGULATIONS; ARTICLE 12 – RESIDENCE 1-B DISTRICT REGULATIONS; ARTICLE 13 – RESIDENCE 2 DISTRICT REGULATIONS; ARTICLE 14 – RESIDENCE 2-A DISTRICT REGULATIONS; ARTICLE 14 – RESIDENCE 2-A; ARTICLE 15 – RESIDENCE 2-B DISTRICT REGULATIONS; ARTICLE 15 – RESIDENCE 2-B DISTRICT REGULATIONS; ARTICLE 16 – RESIDENCE 1-C DISTRICT REGULATIONS; ARTICLE 17 – RESIDENCE 2-C DISTRICT REGULATIONS; ARTICLE 20 – NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS C-1 DISTRIC T REGULATONS; ARTCILE 21 – NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS C-1A DISTRICT REGULATIONS; ARTICLE 22  - NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS C-2 DISTRICT REGULATIONS; ARTICLE 80 – RESIDENTIAL OFFICE DISTRICT REGULATIONS; AND ARTICLE 81 – OFFICE DISTRICT REGULATIONS of the City of Huntsville Zoning Ordinance.  (June 26, 2008 Regular Council Meeting)  (Planning)

 

7.         COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS.

 

a.         Communications from the Public.

 

b.         Reports

 

8.         HUNTSVILLE UTILITIES ITEMS.

 

a.         Introduction & Adoption of an ordinance authorizing the issuance of Water Revenue Warrants, Series 2008, in the principal amount of $43,660,000.00.  (Utilities: Water)

 

 

b.         Resolution authorizing the emergency change out of 2 line regulators on Hwy 72 and Brock Rd. (W.O. 27316-E) (Utilities:  Electric)

 

 

c.         Resolution authorizing the storm recovery work due to damages from January 29, 2008 storm. (W.O. 27348-ES) (Utilities:  Electric)

 

 

d.         Resolution authorizing the site preparation for construction of the Old Jim Williams Road substation.  (W.O. 27454-G) (Utilities:  Electric)

 

 

e.         Resolution authorizing the emergency replacement of a run of 750 feeder cable that failed due to a dig in at the Gurley Substation on Gurley Pike.  (W.O. 27459-E) (Utilities: Electric)

 

 

f.          Resolution authorizing the emergency replacement of a failed cable run at the Acustar Substation on Boeing Blvd.  (W.O. 27468-E) (Utilities: Electric)

 

 

g.         Resolution authorizing the construction of 2 new distribution feeders from the new Stegers substation in Meridianville on Steger Rd. (W.O. 27470-G) (Utilities: Electric)

 

 

h.         Resolution authorizing the installation of 95’ of 3-phase underground primary distribution system to serve a new medical tower and parking deck located at 201 Governors Dr. (W.O. 27479-N) (Utilities: Electric)

 

 

i.          Resolution authorizing the installation of 328’ of 3-phase underground primary distribution system to serve the new Summa building located on Technology Dr. in Cummings Research Park East.  (W.O. 27495-N) (Utilities: Electric)

 

 

j.          Resolution authorizing the purchase and installation of (1) 161/12kV protection relay panel, (1) 38kV breaker and (3) 576 kVA regulators for the Farley substation on Chaney Thompson Rd. (W.O. 27510-G) (Utilities:  Electric)

 

 

k.         Resolution authorizing the replacement of existing 20-year-old underground cable on Discovery Drive.  (W.O. 27521-U)  (Utilities: Electric)

 

 

l.          Resolution authorizing a contract with an engineering firm to study and design an upgraded transmission system, a tie circuit between the Northwest substation and the Jetport substation.  (W.O. 27526-G) (Utilities: Electric)

 

 

m.        Resolution authorizing the replacement of 6 regulators at the Sparkman Drive substation.  (W.O. 27528-G) (Utilities: Electric)

 

 

n.         Resolution authorizing the installation of 10,840’ of 750 feeder circuits for the new Thornton substation breakers 234 and 254 into Research Park.  (W.O. 27539-G) (Utilities: Electric)

 

 

o.         Resolution authorizing the purchase and installation of 1 new transformer for the South Parkway Water Plant.  (W.O. 27540-G) (Utilities: Electric)

 

 

p.         Resolution authorizing the purchase of 31 hand-held meter reading devices, 5 hand-held meter reading devices with radio capability, and 6 multi-drop desk docks.  (PR# 11895) (Utilities:  Electric)

 

 

q.         Resolution authorizing the purchase of 3 acres of land behind Charity Lane Substation in Hazel Green.  (PR# RSW-041708-01) (Utilities: Electric)

 

 

r.          Resolution authorizing the purchase of 3 wire reel trailers to comply with D.O.T. and industry standards. (PR# wj031908-003) (Utilities: Electric)

 

 

s.         Resolution authorizing execution by the Mayor of a letter agreement with TVA requiring Huntsville Utilities to submit reports to TVA so that TVA may be in compliance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.  (Utilities: Electric)

 

 

t.          Resolution authorizing installation of 2500’ of 4” PE pipe and 4150’ of 2” PE pipe for Pebble Creek at River Landing.  (W.O. 16589 M08 21-51) (Utilities: Gas)

 

 

u.         Resolution authorizing a 12 MGD expansion at the South Parkway Water Treatment Plant. (W.O. 1-07705-E08-81-54)  (Utilities: Water)

 

9.         BOARD APPOINTMENTS.

 

a.         Board Appointments to be Voted on.

 

1.         Resolution to appoint Mr. Michael Griffith to The Medical Clinic Board of the City of Huntsville – 1966 for a term to expire March 10, 2014.  (Kling)

 

b.         Board Appointment Nominations.

 

1.         Nomination of Mr. David Blair for appointment to the Huntsville Emergency Medical Services, Inc., Board for a partial term to expire August 23, 2012.  (Moon/Watson)

                                                                                             

 

2.         Nomination of Mr. J. Russell Davis for appointment to the Madison County Mental Retardation Board, Inc. for a term to expire April 1, 2013.  (Russell/Watson/Moon)

 

 

3.         Nomination of Ms. Linda James for reappointment to the Beautification Board for a term to expire February 10, 2011.  (Watson)

 

 

4.         Nomination of Mr. Eugene O. Dickerson for reappointment to the Beautification Board for a term to expire February 10, 2011.  (Watson)

 

 

5.         Nomination of Mr. Ricky Ennis for reappointment to the Beautification Board for a term to expire February 10, 2011.  (Watson)

 

10.       APPROVAL OF EXPENDITURES.

 

a.         Resolution authorizing the expenditures for payments.  (Finance Committee)

 

b.         Finance Committee Report.

 

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

 

 

d.         Ordinance to amend Budget Ordinance No. 07-899, by changing the authorized personnel strength within the various departments.  (Finance)

 

 

e.         Resolution authorizing the acceptance of donations.  (Finance)

 

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 dedicating Big Spring Park for recreational use.    (Watson/Kling)

 

 

b.         Introduction of an Ordinance to change the definition of “transient” in the ordinance to be consistent with Alabama Law.  (Finance)

 

 

c.         Introduction of an ordinance concerning the adoption of four new base maps being identified as map sheets 10-03, 10-04, 11-03, and 11-04.  (Planning)

 

 

d.         Introduction of an ordinance concerning the annexation of land lying on the north and south sides of Huntsville Browns Ferry Road and west of Bowers Road.  (Planning)

 

 

e.         Introduction of an ordinance concerning the annexation of land lying generally on the north side of George Byrd Drive and east of Hampton Cove Way.  (Planning)

 

 

f.          Introduction of an ordinance to amend Chapter 8, Section 8-277, to increase rates charged by taxicabs operating in the City of Huntsville.  (Parking & Public Transportation)

 

15.       NEW BUSINESS ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION OR ACTION.

 

a.         Resolution authorizing the Clerk Treasurer to invoke First American Bank subdivision improvements letter of credit number 1794 for Ridgeside Estates Phase II.  (City Attorney)  DELETED

 

 

b.         Resolution authorizing the Clerk Treasurer to invoke Redstone Federal Credit Union subdivision improvements letter of credit number 719874-LC5 for Chase Creek Phase II.  (City Attorney)

 

 

c.         Resolution authorizing the Clerk Treasurer to invoke First American Bank subdivision improvements letter of credit number 1794 for Ridgeside Estates Phase II.  (City Attorney)   DELETED

 

 

d.         Resolution authorizing the Clerk Treasurer to invoke Regions Bank subdivision sidewalk letter of credit number L066998 for Grande Highland Estates Subdivision.  (City Attorney)

 

 

e.         Resolution authorizing the City Attorney to settle the lawsuit entitled City of Huntsville v. Niranjana Patel, Probate Case No. 50837, and Madison County Circuit Court Case No. CV-07-1856-BEW.  (City Attorney)

 

 

f.          Resolution authorizing the Clerk Treasurer to invoke SouthBank subdivision sidewalk letter of credit number 2004-180 for Somerset Lake Subdivision.  (City Attorney)

 

 

g.         Resolution authorizing eminent domain proceedings for sanitary sewer easements and temporary construction easements over, along and under a parcel of land for the Western Area Sewer Project.  (City Attorney)

 

 

h.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Real Estate Sales Agreement between the City of Huntsville and the Aegis Technologies Group, Inc., for the sale of property in Cummings Research Park West.  (City Attorney)

 

 

i.          Resolution authorizing the City Attorney to settle the claim of Howard & Aldridge, P.C., Claim No. FY08-62.  (City Attorney)

 

 

j.          Resolution authorizing the acceptance of the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) from the Federal Emergency Management Agency totaling $44,938.00.  (Emergency Management)

 

 

k.         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)

 

 

l.          Request for authorization to advertise and fill vacated Equipment Operator III, Grade 10.  (Sanitation)

 

 

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

 

 

n.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Real Estate Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Loretta Patterson for the Dallas Branch Flood Mitigation Project, Phase II.  (Engineering)

 

 

o.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Renewal Lease Agreement with

Sam J. Darwin for the lease of farm land in North Huntsville Industrial Park.  (Engineering)

 

 

p.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Renewal Lease Agreement with Sublett Farms, Inc., for the lease of farm land in North Huntsville Industrial Park.  (Engineering)

 

 

q.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Renewal Lease Agreement with McDonald Farms for the lease of farm land in Cummings Research Park.  (Engineering)

 

 

r.          Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Renewal Lease Agreement with Vandiver Farms for the lease of farm land located on the east side of Old Railroad Bed Road at Magnolia Springs Subdivision.  (Engineering)

 

 

s.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to modify the agreement with AMEC Earth & Environmental, Inc., for Clinton Avenue/Broglan Branch Bridge Replacement, Project No. 65-06-BR02, by Modification No. 1.  (Engineering)

 

 

t.          Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Civil Systems, Inc. for Engineering Design Services for Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), Project No. 65-08-SP26.  (WPC)

 

 

u.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into agreement with the low bidder, Sutton Contracting, Inc., for Beadle Lane Sanitary Sewer Extension, Project No. 65-07-SS09.  (Engineering)

 

 

v.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Renewal Lease Agreement with Leon Draper for the lease of farm land in the vicinity of the Western Area Treatment Plant.  (Engineering)

 

 

w.        Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Fixed Price Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Terry Crowley Construction with Engineering Support from Barge, Waggoner, Sumner and Cannon, Inc.  (Facilities Project Management)

 

 

x.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Metro Commercial Contracting with engineering support MIMS Engineering, Inc., for major renovations to Benton H. Wilcoxon Municipal Iceplex at 3185 Leeman Ferry Road.  (Facilities Project Management)

 

 

y.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Agreement for Change Order

No. 1 between the City of Huntsville and Pearce Construction Company, Inc., for the construction of the joint Fire/Police Public Safety Facility.  (Facilities Project Management)

 

 

z.         Resolution authorizing application of FFY 2008 appropriation for FTA Capital assistance to amend Cummings Research Park Commercial Center Intermodal Facility Grant.  (Parking & Public Transportation)

 

 

aa.       Resolution authorizing application for amendment to Downtown Multimodal Parking System project, Capital Grant, Section 5309, FFY 2008 appropriation.  (Parking & Public Transportation)

 

 

bb.       Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Cost Reimbursement Agreement for $14,510.00 with the Northeast Alabama Traffic Safety Office for traffic enforcement duties.  (Police)

 

 

cc.       Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Three-Year Agreement with Microsoft to administer Microsoft Enterprise Agreement Services and discounts to the City of Huntsville.  (ITS)

 

 

dd.       Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement between the City of Huntsville and Brentwood Services Administrators, Inc., for workers compensation claims administration and loss control services.  (Human Resources)

 

 

 

 

 

16.       LEGAL DEPARTMENT ITEMS/TRANSACTIONS.

 

a.         Vacation of Easements

 

1.         Ordinance authorizing the vacation of two 5-foot Utility and Drainage Easements, Lots 2 & 3, Cousins Commercial Plaza, Plat Book 23, Page 53.  (So. Memorial Parkway; Crown Pointe)

 

 

2.         Ordinance authorizing the vacation of two 5-foot Utility and Drainage Easements, Lots 118 & 119, Walton’s Mountain.  (2118 Springhouse Rd; Bonne)

 

 

3.         Ordinance authorizing the vacation of a portion of a 5-foot Utility and Drainage Easement, Lot 4, South Street Phase II, Plat Book 28, Page 38.  (1318 Shadow Ridge Dr; Reed)

 

b.         Vacation of rights-of-way

 

 

            None

 

c.         Deeds for acceptance

 

CAMBRIDGE SUBDIVISION

 

1.         Drainage Easement-1                                              Land Holdings, LLC

Acquired 04/16/08

 

2.         Drainage Easement-2                                              Land Holdings, LLC

Acquired 04/16/08

 

3.         Drainage Easement-3                                              Land Holdings, LLC

Acquired 04/16/08

 

NICKEL CREEK @ RIVER LANDING

 

4.         Pump Station                                     River Bend Investments (AL), LLC

                                                                                    Acquired 04/29/08

 

REDSTONE VILLAGE

 

5.         Veterans Drive Extension                            The Huntsville and Madison County

                                                                                    Railroad Authority

                                                                                    Acquired 04/23/08

 

d.         Routine bond satisfactions

 

            None

 

e.         Liquor bond mortgages

 

            None

 

17.       NON-ROSTER COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC.

 

 

18.       ADJOURN.