Revised: 07-08-08   (6:00 p.m.)

 

 

AGENDA FOR THE HUNTSVILLE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

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 Mount Vernon Heights and the citizens of Huntsville.  (Showers)

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.         HUNTSVILLE UTILITIES ITEMS.

 

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 Madison Park Drive in the City of Huntsville.  (W.O. 26853-N) (Utilities:  Electric)

 

 

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 Old Monrovia Rd. in the City of Huntsville. 

(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 Beadle Ln. in the City of Huntsville. (W.O. 27151-N) (Utilities:  Electric)

 

 

d.         Resolution authorizing the contract for labor, equipment, and material to build a new electric substation pad and site fencing on County Line Rd. in Madison.  (W.O. 27720-G) (Utilities: Electric)

 

 

e.         Resolution authorizing the installation of screening and landscaping to the Thornton substation in Research Park.  (W.O. 27744-G)  (Utilities: Electric)

 

 

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 Capshaw Road and west of Jeff Road.  (Introduced June 26, 2008 Regular Council Meeting)  (Planning)

 

 

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 Huntsville, Section 22-87 Dumpsters and Commercial Containers.  (Kling)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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 University Place at Huntsville.  (City Attorney)

 

 

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 Old Monrovia Road to Avocent Way between Sanderson Road and Corporate Drive.  (Planning)

 

 

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 Huntsville and Pictometry International Corp.  (Police)

 

 

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 Huntsville and Lamar Digital Display for outdoor advertising displays.  (Recreation Services)

 

 

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 Memorial Parkway Ramp Improvements at Clinton Avenue, Project No. 65-08-TI04.  (Engineering)           

 

 

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 Huntsville and Northbrook, L.L.C.  to provide Sanitary Sewer Service to the Cross Creek Subdivision, Project No. 65-08-SS11.  (Engineering)

                               

 

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 Haddonstone Drive and Davenport Drive as a cost share for drainage improvements along their properties.  (Engineering)

 

 

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.  (Gaslight Way; Gregg)

 

 

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 Huntsville General Services Building)

 

 

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. (Huntsville-Madison County Airport Authority)

 

 

1.b.      Ordinance authorizing the vacation of a portion of a 40-foot right-of-way along Old Highway 20, Jetplex Industrial Park North. (Huntsville-Madison County Airport Authority)

 

 

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 Lot                                             John W. Hays, James R. Hays and

            Green Cove Road                                         Jeffrey W. Enfinger,                                     

                                                                                    Acquired 6/25/2008

 

 

 

 

 

 

CONCORD DEVELOPMENT COMPANY INC.,

INGRESS AND EGRESS – VALLEYBROOK SUBDIVISION

 

2.        Warranty Deed                                               Concord Development Company, Inc., an Alabama corporation

                                                                                    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.