Revised: 02-10-09 (4:00 p.m.)
AGENDA FOR THE
TO BE HELD FEBRUARY 12, 2009 AT 6:00 P.M.
IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CALL TO ORDER.
1. INVOCATION.
Minister
Don Cox
2. PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE.
3. APPROVAL OF
MINUTES
a. Regular
Meeting held January 22, 2009.
(Minutes
Received)
4. RESOLUTIONS
AND SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS.
a. Mayor.
1. Presentation by the
2. Operation
Green Team Cell Phone Announcement and Presentation.
b. Council.
1. Adoption and
Presentation.
a. Resolution congratulating J. O Johnson
High School Boys’ Basketball Team on winning the Huntsville Times’ Classic. (Showers)
2. Adoption
Only.
a. Resolution recognizing the 100th
Birthday (February 19) Celebration of Mr. Grant Parris to be held at
c. Other
Special Recognitions.
1. Presentation of certificates of recognition
congratulating the
2. Presentation of certificates of recognition
congratulating the
d. Announcements.
5. BUSINESS
WITH OUTSIDE LEGAL REPRESENTATION.
a. Council
decision pertaining to Mr. Robert E. Dozier personnel hearing held on
January 29, 2009. (Engineering) (Council)
6. PUBLIC
HEARINGS.
a. Public hearings
to be held.
b. Public
Hearings to be Set
1. Resolution
to set a public hearing for suspension of licensure for Signature Landscapes in
accordance with Chapter 15, Article II, Section 15-57, of the Code of
Ordinances of the City of Huntsville, as amended. (February 26, 2009 Regular Council Meeting) (City
Clerk Treasurer)
2. Resolution
to set a public hearing for suspension of licensure for Kurt A Lineback in
accordance with Chapter 15, Article II, Section 15-57, of the Code of
Ordinances of the City of Huntsville, as amended. (February 26, 2009 Regular Council Meeting)
(City Clerk Treasurer)
3. Resolution
to set a public hearing for suspension of licensure for Big Cove Decorating in
accordance with Chapter 15, Article II, Section 15-57, of the Code of
Ordinances of the City of Huntsville, as amended. (February 26, 2009 Regular Council Meeting)
(City Clerk Treasurer)
4. Resolution
to set a public hearing for Catherine G. Briggs, in accordance with Chapter 15,
Article II, Section 15-57, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Huntsville,
as amended. (February 26, 2009 Regular
Council Meeting) (City Clerk Treasurer)
7. COMMUNICATIONS
AND REPORTS.
a. Communications
from the Public.
b. Reports
8.
a. Resolution
authorizing the approval and purchase of a new and replacement fueling
station. (W.O. 00099-01/02-107-81/82)
(Utilities: Gas)
b. Resolution
authorizing the installation of 3,460’ of 12 inch main along the new Taylor
Road Extension south of
9. BOARD
APPOINTMENTS.
a. Board
Appointments to be Voted on.
b. Board
Appointment Nominations.
1. Resolution to reappoint Mr. Fred
Rodrigue to the Bingo Review Committee for a term to expire April 8, 2009. (Nominated January 22, 2009 Regular Council
Meeting) (Russell)
2. Resolution to reappoint Ms. Amanda
Mullins to the Huntsville Tennis Center Board of Control, Place 3, for a term
to expire November 28, 2011. (Nominated
January 22, 2009 Regular Council Meeting) (Moon)
3. Resolution to reappoint Ms. Connie
Keltner to the Huntsville Tennis Center Board of Control, Place, for a term to
expire November 28, 2011. (Nominated
January 22, 2009 Regular Council Meeting) (Moon)
4. Resolution to reappoint Mr. Robert
Goodwin to the Beautification Board for a term to expire February 10,
2012. (Nominated January 22, 2009
Regular Council Meeting) (Moon)
5. Resolution to reappoint Ms. Bernice
Burnet to the Beautification Board for a term to expire February 10, 2012. (Nominated January 22, 2009 Regular Council
Meeting) (Moon)
6. Resolution to reappoint Mr. Donald
Hodge to the Beautification Board for a term to expire February 10, 2012. (Nominated January 22, 2009 Regular Council
Meeting) (Moon)
7. Resolution to reappoint Ms. Merlene
Baldwin to the Beautification Board for a term to expire February 10, 2011. (Nominated January 22, 2009 Regular Council
Meeting) (Kling)
8. Resolution to reappoint Ms. Lucille
Jones to the Community Development Citizens Advisory Council for a term to
expire February 14, 2012. (Nominated
January 22, 2009 Regular Council Meeting) (Showers)
9. Resolution to reappoint Mr. Jim McCraw to
the Community Development Citizens Advisory Council for a term to expire
February 14, 2012. (Nominated January
22, 2009 Regular Council Meeting) (Showers)
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
Culver
Councilman
Russell
13. UNFINISHED
BUSINESS ITEMS FOR ACTION.
a. Ordinance No.
09-53, concerning the annexation of land lying generally on the north side of
Hartside Road and west of Taylor Road. (Introduced
January 22, 2009 Regular Council Meeting)
(Planning)
b. Ordinance
No. 09- 54, concerning the annexation of land lying encompassing
c. Ordinance
No. 09-55, concerning an amendment to Ordinance No. 89-79 (the City of
d. Ordinance No.
09-56, creating the position entitled Contracts Administrator and Ethics
Compliance Officer. (Introduced January
22, 2009 Regular Council Meeting) (Administration)
14. NEW BUSINESS
ITEMS FOR INTRODUCTION.
a. Introduction
of an ordinance concerning the annexation of land lying generally on the east
side of Highway 431 South and south of Wade Road. (Planning)
15. NEW BUSINESS
ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION OR ACTION.
a. Request for
authorization to advertise and fill Graphics Technician position, Grade 12 for
Planning Division and to fill at higher than minimum if necessary. (Planning)
b. Request for
authorization to advertise and fill Planner II position, Grade 16, for Planning
Division and to fill at higher than minimum if necessary. (Planning)
c. Resolution
authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the Alabama Department of
Transportation for the cooperative maintenance of public right of ways. (Landscape Management)
d. Resolution
authorizing eminent domain proceedings for fee simple title to parcels of land
for the Church Street Improvements Project.
(S.
e. Resolution
authorizing eminent domain proceedings for the fee simple title to parcels of
land for the Church Street Improvements Project. (McGlathery parcel) (City Attorney)
f. Resolution
authorizing eminent domain proceedings for the fee simple title to parcels of
land for the Church Street Improvements Project. (Daughtery parcel) (City Attorney)
g. Resolution
authorizing eminent domain proceedings for fee simple title to parcels of land
for the Church Street Improvements Project.
(Childress parcel) (City
Attorney)
h. Resolution
authorizing eminent domain proceedings for the fee simple title to parcels of
land for right-of-way and a permanent utility easement for the Meridian Street
Improvement Project. (Ashton West) (City Attorney)
i. Resolution
authorizing eminent domain proceedings for fee simple title to parcels of land
for a temporary construction easement for the Squaw Valley Improvements
Project. (Parker) (City Attorney)
j. Resolution
authorizing eminent domain proceedings for parcels of land for a permanent
utility easement and a temporary construction easement for the Squaw Valley
Improvements Project. (Trotman) (City Attorney)
k. Resolution
authorizing eminent domain proceedings for parcels of land for a permanent utility
easement and a temporary construction easement for the Squaw Valley
Improvements Project. (Welch) (City Attorney)
l. Resolution
authorizing eminent domain proceedings for fee simple title to parcels of land
for a temporary construction easement for the Squaw Valley Improvements
Project. (Brown-Johnson) (City Attorney)
m. Resolution
authorizing eminent domain proceedings for a fee simple title to parcels of
land for a permanent easement and temporary construction easement for the Squaw
Valley Improvements Project. (Valley
n. Resolution
authorizing the City Attorney to settle the claim of Clear Channel
Broadcasting, Inc., Claim No. FY09-47.
(City Attorney)
o. Resolution
authorizing the Clerk-Treasurer to invoke First American Bank sidewalk letter
of credit no. 1948 for Highland Park Phase 2 Subdivision. (City Attorney)
p. Resolution
authorizing the Clerk-Treasurer to invoke Compass Bank sidewalk letter of
credit no. S28284A for Walnut Cove Subdivision. (City Attorney)
q. Resolution
authorizing the Clerk-Treasurer to invoke Compass Bank sidewalk letter of
credit no. S28282A for
r. Resolution
authorizing the Clerk-Treasurer to invoke First Commercial Bank sidewalk letter
of credit no. 938 for Hawks Ridge First Addition Subdivision. (City
Attorney)
s. Ordinance
declaring certain equipment surplus and to be sold at auction. (Public Works)
t. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement
with the low bidder, Brooks & Son Construction, Inc., for Taylor Road
Extension Culvert, Project No. 65-08-RD10.
(Public Works)
u. Resolution
authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contact with the Madison County
Commission to provide funding ($259,464.02) for equipment to be used in a WMD
event. (Emergency Management)
v. Resolution
authorizing the Emergency Management Agency to enter into a contract with the
City of
w. Resolution
authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement for Consulting Services
between the City of
x. 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)
y. Resolution
calling for the redemption and payment, on March 16, 2009, the November 1, 2024
maturity of General Obligation Warrants, Series 2003-C, in the amount of $14,675,000.
(Finance)
z. Ordinance to
amend Budget Ordinance No. 08-1233, by changing the authorized personnel
strength within the various departments.
(Finance)
aa. Ordinance to
amend Budget Ordinance No. 08-1233, by changing appropriated funding within
various departments and funds. (Finance)
bb. Ordinance to
amend Budget Ordinance No. 08-1233, by changing appropriated funding for the
Capital Fund for fiscal year 2008 unexpended appropriations. (Finance)
cc. Resolution authorizing the acceptance of
donations. (Finance)
dd. Resolution
authorizing an advance from the General Fund in the amount of $2.8 million to
the Public Building Authority of the City of
ee. Resolution
authorizing the Mayor to execute a Purchase Contract with the City’s
underwriters in connection with the sale of the City’s General Obligation
Warrants, Series 2009-A and 2009-B.
(Finance)
ff. Resolution
authorizing the Mayor to accept a grant award from the Alabama Department of
Economic and Community Affairs, Law Enforcement Division, for the Huntsville
Police Traffic Task Force Technology Enhancement Program. (Police)
gg. Resolution
authorizing the Mayor to modify the agreement with Volkert & Associates, Inc.
for
hh. Resolution
authorizing the Mayor to modify the agreement with Florence & Hutcheson, Inc.
for Big
ii. Resolution
authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Smith Engineering
Company, Inc. for Engineering Design Services for Stanford Drive/Auburn Avenue
Drainage Improvements, Phase II, Project No.
65-09-DM07. (Engineering)
jj. Resolution
authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Tetra Tech, Inc. for
Engineering Design Services for Warepark Pump Station and Forcemain, Project
No. 65-09-SM01. (Engineering)
kk. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter
into an agreement with the low bidder,
APAC
Mid-South, Inc., for
TE06(949)
& COH Project No. 65-06-WP03.
(Engineering)
ll. Resolution
of the City of Huntsville designating the official representative for the Clean
Water State Revolving Fund Application. (Engineering)
mm. Request for
authorization to advertise the position of Fire Chief and to fill at higher
than minimum if necessary.
(Administration)
nn. Resolution
authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Special Appropriation Agreement with the
Northwest Huntsville Community Service Organization, Inc. for the Circle
Project. (Administration)
oo. Resolution
authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement between the City of
pp. Resolution
authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement between the City of
qq. Resolution
authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Lease Agreement between Alabama
Agricultural and Mechanical University and the City of Huntsville.
(Administration)
rr. Resolution
authorizing the City of
16. LEGAL
DEPARTMENT ITEMS/TRANSACTIONS.
a. Vacation of Easements
1. Ordinance authorizing the vacation of a
portion of a 6-foot Utility and Drainage Easement, Lot 1, Block 7, Mountain
Brook Subdivision, Document Number 20080423000262100. (
b. Vacation of rights-of-way
None
c. Deeds for acceptance
None
d. Routine bond satisfactions
None
e. Liquor bond mortgages
None
17. NON-ROSTER COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE
PUBLIC.
18. ADJOURN.