Revised: 07-08-08 (6:00
p.m.)
AGENDA FOR THE
TO BE HELD JULY 10,
2008 AT 6:00 P.M.
IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CALL TO ORDER.
1. INVOCATION.
Councilman
Richard Showers, Sr.
District One
2. PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE.
3. APPROVAL OF
MINUTES
a. Regular
Meeting held June 26, 2008.
(Minutes
Received)
4. RESOLUTIONS
AND SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS.
a. Mayor.
1. Resolution recognizing Eli Abston of
the Eastern League on his selection to play in the Annual White House Lawn
Baseball Game. (Greg Patterson – Parks and Recreation)
2. Proclamation
recognizing The Huntsville High School class of 1958 (The golden Class) to be
presented to Mike Maples, class president.
b. Council.
1. Adoption and
Presentation.
a. Resolution honoring Mr. Ronald Robinson
for his service to
2. Adoption
Only.
a. Resolution congratulating the Scruggs,
Readus, Hawk and Russell Family on their 2008 Reunion Celebration held at the
Embassy Suites, July 17 – 20, 2008.
(Showers)
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 a Resolution
approving and assenting to the vacation of a right-of-way and alley, M.B. Neece’s
Subdivision, Plat Book 1, Page 35. (Set May 22, 2008 Regular Council
Meeting) (City Attorney)
2. 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)
b. Public
Hearings to be Set
1. Resolution
to set a public hearing on an ordinance zoning newly annexed land lying on the north
side of George Byrd Drive and east of Hampton Cove Way to Residence 1
District. (August 28, 2008 Regular
Council Meeting) (Planning)
2. Resolution
to set a public hearing on an ordinance zoning newly annexed land lying on the
north side of Wall Street and the west side of Rabbit Lane and also on the
south side of Henderson Road and the west side of Rockhouse Road to Residence
1-A District and Residence 1-B District.
(August 28, 2008 Regular Council Meeting) (Planning)
3. Resolution
to set a public hearing on an ordinance rezoning land lying at the southwest
corner of the intersection of Max Luther Drive and Washington Street from
Residence 2-A District to Office District. (August 28, 2008 Regular Council Meeting) (Planning)
4. Resolution
to set a public hearing on an ordinance zoning newly annexed property lying on
the north side of Mohawk Road and east of Victoria Hills Drive to Residence 1-A
District. (August 14, 2008, Regular Council Meeting) (Planning)
5. Resolution
to set a public hearing on an ordinance zoning newly annexed property lying
south of Miller Lane and on the west side of US Highway 431 South to Highway
Business C-4 District. (August 14, 2008, Regular Council Meeting) (Planning)
6. Resolution
to set a public hearing on an ordinance zoning newly annexed property lying
east of Swancott Road and south of Interstate 565 to Highway Business C-4
District. (August 14, 2008, Regular Council Meeting) (Planning)
7. Resolution
to set a public hearing on an ordinance rezoning property lying south of U.S.
Highway 72 East and west of Shields Road from neighborhood Business C-1
District, Residence 1-A District and Residence 2-A District to Residence 2-B
District, Highway Business C-4 District, and Neighborhood Business C-1 District.
(August 14, 2008, Regular Council Meeting) (Planning)
8. Resolution
to set a public hearing on an ordinance adding a new definition of Portable
Storage Structure in ARTICLE 3 – DEFINITIONS, Section 3.1 – Interpretation; and
amending ARTICLE 73 – SUPPLEMENTARY REGULATIONS, Section 73.1 – Uses: Accessory
and Temporary, subsection 73.1.2 Temporary Uses in the City of Huntsville
Zoning Ordinance. (August 14, 2008, Regular Council Meeting) (Planning)
9. Resolution
to set a public hearing on an ordinance amending ARTICLE 72- SIGN CONTROL
REGULATIONS, Section 72.4-Permitted Signs by Districts, subsection
72.4.11-Research Park Commercial District Signs, subsection 72.4.11 (4)
Building Mounted Signs of the City of Huntsville Zoning Ordinance. (August 14,
2008, Regular Council Meeting) (Planning)
7. COMMUNICATIONS
AND REPORTS.
a. Communications
from the Public.
b. Reports
8.
a. Resolution
authorizing the installation of 5030’ of 3-phase and single-phase underground
primary distribution system to provide service to a new 308-unit apartment
complex on
b. Resolution
authorizing the installation of 5115’ of 3-phase and single-phase underground primary
distribution system to provide service to a new 334-unit apartment complex on
(W.O.
26957-N) (Utilities: Electric)
c. Resolution
authorizing the construction of 120’ of 3-phase overhead feeder and install
3235’ of 3-phase and single-phase underground primary distribution system to
provide service to a new 91-lot townhome subdivision on
d. Resolution
authorizing the contract for labor, equipment, and material to build a new
electric substation pad and site fencing on
e. Resolution
authorizing the installation of screening and landscaping to the
f. Resolution
authorizing the purchase of 1 new/unused gas powered forklift. (P.R.
DLP06040801) (Utilities: Electric)
9. BOARD
APPOINTMENTS.
a. Board
Appointments to be Voted on.
1. Resolution
to appoint Ms. Linda Spalla to the Burritt Memorial Committee for
term to expire October 1, 2009. (Nominated June 26, 2008 Regular Council
Meeting) (Moon)
2. Resolution to appoint Ms. Linda
McGuiness to the Burritt Memorial Committee for term to expire October 1,
2010. (Nominated June 26, 2008 Regular
Council Meeting) (Moon)
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.
a. Ordinance
No. 08-599, concerning the annexation of land lying south of
b. Resolution No. 08-621, Substitute A, authorizing
the Mayor to enter into a contract modification with The Spencer Companies,
Incorporated (Res# 08-286 dated March 27th, 2008). (Postponed June 26,
2008 Regular Council Meeting till July 10, 2008 Regular Council Meeting) (Finance)
14. NEW BUSINESS
ITEMS FOR INTRODUCTION.
a. Introduction
of an ordinance concerning the adoption of new base map sheet
12-04
to be made part of The City of Huntsville, Alabama Zoning Maps. (Planning)
b. Introduction of an Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances of the
City of
15. NEW BUSINESS
ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION OR ACTION.
a. Resolution
authorizing the City Attorney to settle the Worker’s Compensation claim of
Horace Campbell. (City Attorney)
b. Resolution
authorizing the Clerk Treasurer to invoke Regions Bank subdivision improvements
letter of credit number 55101494 for Sutton Road Properties Phase II. (City Attorney)
c. Resolution
authorizing the Clerk Treasurer to invoke Wachovia Bank subdivision
improvements letter of credit number SM226082W for
d. Resolution
authorizing the Clerk Treasurer to invoke First American Bank subdivision
sidewalk improvements letter of credit number 1824 for Chadwick Pointe
Subdivision. (City Attorney)
e. Resolution
authorizing the Clerk Treasurer to invoke First American Bank subdivision
sidewalk improvements letter of credit number 1830 for Highland Park Subdivision. (City Attorney)
f. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to
enter into a Second Amendment to Real Estate Sales Contract and Infrastructure
Development Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Hudson-Alpha Institute
for Biotechnology. (City Attorney)
g. Ordinance
authorizing street name change from
h. Resolution
authorizing the Mayor sign plat of A RESUBDIVISION OF LOT 1 OF A RESUBDIVISION
OF LOTS 4 & 5, BLOCK 4 AND LOTS 1 AND 2, BLOCK 5 OF PARTS OF BLOCK 1, 4, 5,
& 6 CUMMINGS RESEARCH PARK WEST, PLAT BOOK 22, PAGE 54 AND OTHER
LANDS. (Planning)
i. Resolution
authorizing the Mayor to make application to the U.S. Department of Justice,
Bureau of Justice Assistance for the FY 2008 Edward Byrne Memorial Competitive
Grant. (Police)
j. Resolution
authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement between the City of
k. Resolution
authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement between the City of Huntsville
and Metro Commercial Contracting, LLC for the COH Fire Department Engine
Exhaust Removal System at Stations #2, 4, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, and
17. (Facilities Projects Management)
l. 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)
m. Resolution authorizing the acceptance of
donations. (Finance)
n. Ordinance to
amend Budget Ordinance No. 07-899, by changing appropriate funding within
various departments and funds. (Finance)
o. Resolution
declaring the City’s intent to be reimbursed for the cost of certain public
improvements from the proceeds of general obligation warrants. (Finance)
p. Ordinance to
amend Budget Ordinance No. 07-899, by changing the authorized personnel
strength within the various departments.
(Finance)
q. Request for
authorization to advertise and fill (1) Secretary I position in the Public
Works Services Department. (Public
Works)
r. Ordinance
declaring certain equipment surplus and to be sold at auction. (Public Works)
s. Resolution
authorizing the acceptance of the Emergency Management Program Grant (EMPG)
from the Alabama Emergency Management Agency totaling $103,963.00. (Emergency Management)
t. Resolution
authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement between the City of
u. Ordinance
appointing the Election Officials for the August 26, 2008, City of Huntsville,
Alabama Municipal Election and if one is needed the October 7, 2008, City of
Huntsville, Alabama, Municipal Run-Off Election. (Clerk Treasurer)
v. Resolution
authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the low bidder, Gary’s
Grading and Pipeline Co., Inc. for Western Area Interceptor Gravity Sewer,
Phase I, Project No. 65-07-SS07.
(Engineering)
w. Resolution
authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Development Agreement between the City of
Huntsville and Concord Development Co, Inc. to provide Sanitary Sewer Service
to the Georgetown Subdivision, Project No. 65-08-SM04. (Engineering)
x. Resolution
authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Development Agreement between the City of
Huntsville and Constellation, L.L.C. for the Engineering Design and
Construction of Improvements to Clinton
Avenue Ramp Improvements on Memorial Parkway, Project No. 65-08-RD07. (Engineering)
y. Resolution
authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Goodwyn,
Mills
& Caywood, Inc. for Engineering Design Services for
z. 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. 3.
(Engineering)
aa. Resolution
authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Development Agreement between the City of
bb. Resolution
authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with APAC-Southeast, Inc. for
Flint River Greenway, State Project
#STPTE-TE04(908) & COH Project No. 65-04-WP05, by Change Order No. 2. (Engineering)
cc. Resolution
authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with Wiregrass Construction Co.,
Inc. for Explorer Boulevard & Pegasus Drive Improvements, Project No.
65-07-RD08 by Change Order No. 1. (Engineering)
dd. Request for
authorization to advertise and fill 1 (one) position of General Clerk II, Pay
Grade 5. (Engineering)
ee. Resolution
authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Utility Easement Agreement at Monte Sano
State Park with State of Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural
Resources, State Parks Division for
Nolen Drive Drainage Improvements, Project No. 65-06-DM02. (Engineering)
ff. Resolution
authorizing the Mayor to accept funds from residents of
gg. Resolution
authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with Duke’s Root Control, Inc. for
Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation-Root Control, Project No. CS-010307-11, by Change
Order No. 1. (Water Pollution Control)
hh. Resolution
authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with American Infrastructure
Technologies Corporation for Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation: Cured in Place Pipe Installation in the
Spring Branch & Aldridge Creek Service Basins, Project No. CS-010307-11-07,
by Change Order No. 1. (Water Pollution
Control)
ii. Resolution No.
08-621, authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract modification with The
Spencer Companies, Incorporated (Res# 08-286 dated March 27th, 2008).
(Finance) DELETED
jj. Resolution
changing the July 24, 2008 Regular Council Meeting to July 31, 2008. (Watson)
16. LEGAL
DEPARTMENT ITEMS/TRANSACTIONS.
a. Vacation of Easements
1. Ordinance authorizing the vacation of a 10-foot Utility and
Drainage Easement, Lot 12, Heritage of Monte Sano, Plat Book 47, Page 73. (
2. Resolution consenting to the vacation of two 5-foot Utility
and Drainage Easements, Lot 3A, Winston Street Urban Renewal Project, Plat Book
3, Page 74. (City of
3. Ordinance authorizing the vacation of a 271.96 square foot
portion of a Utility and Drainage, Nature’s Pointe at the Reserve. (Renasant Bank)
b. Vacation of rights-of-way
1.a. Resolution
consenting to the vacation of a portion of a 40-foot right-of-way along Old
Highway 20, Jetplex Industrial Park North. (
1.b. Ordinance
authorizing the vacation of a portion of a 40-foot right-of-way along Old
Highway 20, Jetplex Industrial Park North. (
2.a. Resolution
approving and assenting to the vacation of a right-of-way and alley, M.B.
Neece’s Subdivision, Plat Book 1, Page 35.
(Hertneky) DELETED
2.b. Ordinance
authorizing the vacation of a right-of-way and alley, M.B. Neece’s Subdivision,
Plat Book 1, Page 35. (Hertneky)
c. Deeds for acceptance
1. Fire Station
Acquired
6/25/2008
CONCORD DEVELOPMENT COMPANY INC.,
INGRESS AND EGRESS – VALLEYBROOK SUBDIVISION
2. Warranty Deed Concord
Development Company, Inc., an
Acquired 07/02/2008
NATURE’S POINTE AT THE RESERVE
3. Sanitary Sewer Easement Renasant Bank
Aquired
07/02/2008
d. Routine bond satisfactions
None
e. Liquor bond mortgages
None
17. NON-ROSTER COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE
PUBLIC.
18. ADJOURN.