Revised: 07-29-08 (5:01 p.m.)
AGENDA FOR THE
TO BE HELD JULY 31, 2008 AT 6:00 P.M.
IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CALL TO ORDER.
1. INVOCATION.
Pastor
Curtis E. Eason
2. PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE.
3. APPROVAL OF
MINUTES
a. Regular
Meeting held July 10, 2008.
(Minutes
Received)
b. Special
Session held July 21, 2008.
(Minutes
Received)
4. RESOLUTIONS
AND SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS.
a. Mayor.
1. Recognition of Dominique Carter, Allyce
McClain, and Miranda Ransom of Stone Middle School as recipients of the
Wildlife Conservation Society’s Silver Service Award.
2. Presentation of the National Society
Daughters of the American Revolution Conservation Medal to Soos Weber.
3. Recognition of Jon Jinks, Haley
Rutherford, and Andrew Rutherford for assisting officers and saving the life of
a mother and daughter during a single vehicle accident where the vehicle
engulfed in flames.
4. Check presentation of the proceeds
from the Sidewalk Arts Stroll to Huntsville Animal Services.
b. Council.
1. Adoption and
Presentation.
2. Adoption
Only.
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 authorizing the City Clerk Treasurer to assess the cost
of the cutting and removing of grass and weeds against certain properties. (Community Development)
2. Public
hearing on a Resolution authorizing the demolition of an unsafe building
constituting a public nuisance located at
3. Public
hearing on a Resolution authorizing the demolition of an unsafe building
constituting a public nuisance located at
4. Public
hearing on a Resolution No. 08-424, authorizing demolition of an unsafe
building constituting a public nuisance located at
b. Public
Hearings to be Set
1. Resolution
to set a public hearing on an ordinance zoning newly annexed property lying on
the east side of
2. Resolution
to set a public hearing on an ordinance zoning newly annexed property lying on
the west side of
3. Resolution
to set a public hearing on an ordinance amending the approved Transect Plan,
Open Space Plan, Development Plan and Phasing Plan for Providence Planned
Development, LUI Rating 56, to include a relayout of the approved Providence
Planned Development. (August 28, 2008
Regular Council Meeting) (Planning)
7. COMMUNICATIONS
AND REPORTS.
a. Communications from the Public.
b. Reports
8.
9. BOARD
APPOINTMENTS.
a. Board
Appointments to be Voted on.
b. Board
Appointment Nominations.
1. Nomination of Mr. W. Evans Quinlivan
for reappointment to the Von Braun Center Board of Control for a term to expire
August 27, 2012. (Kling)
2. Nomination of Ms. Joyce Griffin for
reappointment to the Museum Board for a term to expire August 13, 2014. (Kling)
3. Nomination of Mr. Eddie Turner for
reappointment to the Von Braun Center Board of Control for a term to expire
August 27, 2012. (Showers)
10. APPROVAL OF
EXPENDITURES.
a. Resolution authorizing the expenditures
for payments. (Finance Committee)
b. Finance
Committee Report.
1. Resolution
approving travel for Councilman Richard Showers, Sr. to attend the National
League of Cities, National Black Caucus of Local Elected Officials Annual
Summer Conference,
11. COMMUNICATIONS
FROM THE MAYOR.
12. COMMUNICATIONS
FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS.
Councilman Russell
Councilman
Showers
Councilwoman
Moon
Councilman
Kling
Councilman
Watson
13. UNFINISHED
BUSINESS ITEMS FOR ACTION.
a. Ordinance No.
08-650, concerning the adoption of new base map sheet
12-04
to be made part of The City of Huntsville, Alabama Zoning Maps. (Introduced July 10, 2008 Regular Council
Meeting) (Planning)
b. Ordinance No. 08-651, Substitute A, amending the Code of Ordinances of
the City of Huntsville, Section 22-87 Dumpsters and Commercial Containers. (Introduced
July 10, 2008 Regular Council Meeting) (Kling)
14. NEW BUSINESS
ITEMS FOR INTRODUCTION.
a. Introduction
of an Ordinance concerning the annexation of land lying on the south side of
John Gordon Road and west of New Hope Road.
(Planning)
b. Introduction
of an ordinance to amend Taxi Cab Rates within the City of Huntsville,
Alabama. (Parking & Public
Transportation) DELETED
c. Introduction of an Ordinance amending
the Sick Leave policy, increasing the payout from 50% to 75% upon retirement. (Watson)
15. NEW BUSINESS
ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION OR ACTION.
a. Resolution
authorizing the Mayor to enter into an 800 MHz Reconfiguration Implementation
Phase Agreement with Motorola, Inc.
(ITS)
b. Resolution
authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Engineering Associates,
Inc., for tower inspection and structural analysis of the Burritt Mountain
Site. (ITS)
c. Resolution
authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with North Alabama Baseball
Association for football officials.
(Recreation Services)
d. Resolution
authorizing the Mayor to enter into a lease agreement with the Huntsville Swim
Association. (Recreation Services)
e. Request for
authorization to advertise and fill one (1) Court Clerk II, Grade 10, position
in the Municipal Court from within all city departments and the general public
and to hire at a rate higher than minimum if necessary. (Municipal Court)
f. Request for
authorization to advertise and fill the position of Electrical Inspector, Grade
14. (Inspection)
g. Request for
authorization to advertise and fill the position of one (1) full time Secretary
II, Grade 10, position. (Fire &
Rescue)
h. Resolution
authorizing the Clerk Treasurer to invoke Citizens Bank letter of credit no.
555442 for Anslee Farms Phase I Subdivision.
(City Attorney)
i. Resolution
authorizing the Clerk Treasurer to invoke First Commercial Bank letter of
credit no. 982 for Hawks Ridge Second Addition Subdivision. (City Attorney)
j. Resolution
authorizing the Clerk Treasurer to invoke BancorpSouth letter of credit no.
362000505855 for Carriage Station Subdivision.
(City Attorney)
k. Resolution
authorizing the Clerk Treasurer to invoke Regions Bank Subdivision letter of
credit no. L053460 for
l. Resolution
authorizing the Clerk Treasurer to invoke Citizens bank sidewalk letter of
credit no. 555441 for Anslee Farms Phase I Subdivision. (City Attorney)
m. Resolution
authorizing the Clerk Treasurer to invoke BancorpSouth sidewalk letter of
credit no. 362000505931 for Carriage Station Subdivision. (City Attorney)
n. Resolution
authorizing the Clerk Treasurer to invoke First American Bank sidewalk letter
of credit no. 1850 for Nature’s Pointe at The Reserve Subdivision. (City Attorney)
o. Resolution
authorizing the Clerk Treasurer to invoke Compass Bank sidewalk letter of
credit no. S27938A for
p. Resolution
authorizing the Clerk Treasurer to invoke First American Bank letter of credit
no. 2077 for Research Station Subdivision.
(City Attorney)
q. Resolution
authorizing the Clerk Treasurer to invoke Fist American Bank letter of credit
no. 2075 for Magnolia Park Phase I Subdivision.
(City Attorney)
r. Resolution
authorizing the Clerk-Treasurer to invoke Colonial Bank letter of credit no.
SB992533 for Emerald Ridge Apartments.
(City Attorney)
s. Resolution
authorizing the Mayor to execute a lease agreement between the City of
t. Resolution
authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement between the City of
u. Resolution
authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement between the City of
v. Request for
authorization to advertise and fill one (1) funded, position of Facilities
Construction Projects Coordinator, Grade 16, at higher than minimum if
necessary. (General Services)
w. Resolution
authorizing the Mayor to enter into a lease agreement on behalf of Community
Development for a Neighborhood Clean Up facility located at
x. Ordinance
declaring certain equipment surplus and to be sold at auction. (Fleet Management)
y. Resolution
authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the Alabama Department of
Economic and Community Affairs, Law Enforcement Traffic Safety Division to
apply for the Huntsville-Madison County Strategic Counterdrug (STAC) Team
Grant. (Police)
z. Resolution
authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the U.S. Marshals
Services to accept overtime funding to support the Regional Fugitive Task
Force. (Police)
aa. Resolution
authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Cost Reimbursement Agreement for
$4,000.00 with the Northeast Alabama Traffic Safety Office for traffic
enforcement duties. (Police)
bb. Resolution
authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement between the City of Huntsville
and the U.S. Department of Justice for the FY 2008 Edward Byrne Memorial
Justice Assistance Grant Award. (Police)
cc. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign
a plat of A RESUBDIVISION OF
LOTS
2 & 3 OF A RESUBDIVISION OF LOTS A RESUBDIVISION OF LOTS 1, 2, & 3,
BLOCK 5 OF
dd. Request to
authorize the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the State of Alabama (EMA)
for a (FEMA) Hazard Mitigation Grant (DR-1606-0217) for Phase 1 of the Dallas
Branch and Pinhook Creek Phased Flood Mitigation Project. (Planning)
ee. Ordinance to
amend Budget Ordinance 07-899, by changing the authorized personnel strength
within various departments. (Finance)
ff. Ordinance
to amend Budget Ordinance No. 07-899, by changing appropriated funding within
various departments and funds. (Finance)
gg. Resolution authorizing the acceptance of
donations. (Finance)
hh. 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)
ii. Resolution
authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with the Huntsville Madison
County 911 Center. (Emergency
Management)
jj. Resolution
authorizing the Mayor to modify the agreement with Garver Engineers, L.L.C. for
additional Engineering Design Services for Zierdt Road Improvements, Project
No. STPHV- 8507(600) & Project
No. 65-06-RD01, by Modification
No. 1. (Engineering)
kk. Resolution
authorizing the Mayor to modify the agreement with Barge, Waggoner, Sumner &
Cannon, Inc. for
ll. Resolution
authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Real Estate Purchase Agreement between
the City of Huntsville and Judith A.
Penney, Project No. SBAHQ-06-1-0056 & Project No. STPAA-4500( ). (Engineering)
mm. Resolution
authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Fixed Price Agreement between the City of
Huntsville and Bucher, Willis, and Ratliff Corporation for Professional
Services. (Fleet Management)
nn. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter
into a contract with the Administrative Director of Courts and the City of
Huntsville for the Court Referral Officer Program and Highway Intoxication
Seminar Contract. (Municipal Court)
oo. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter
into a contract with the Administrative Director of Courts and the City of
Huntsville for Court Referral Program and Highway Intoxication Seminar
Contract. (Municipal Court)
16. LEGAL
DEPARTMENT ITEMS/TRANSACTIONS.
a. Vacation of Easements
1.
Ordinance authorizing the vacation
of two 5-foot Utility and Drainage Easements, Resub of Lots 2 & 3 of
Cousins Commercial Plaza, Doc. No. 20080507000298870. (
2. Ordinance authorizing the vacation of a
10-foot Utility and Drainage Easement, Huntsville Hospital, Section 1, Township
4 South, Range 1 West. (Health Care Authority;
b. Vacation of rights-of-way
None.
c. Deeds for acceptance
SLAUGHTER ROAD SUBDIVISION
1. Sanitary
Sewer Easement
Gayle Wann Guy and William Farley Wann
Acquired
05/16/2008
d. Routine bond satisfactions
None.
e. Liquor bond mortgages
None.
17. NON-ROSTER COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE
PUBLIC.
18. ADJOURN.