Revised:  02-10-09   (4:00 p.m.)

 

 

AGENDA FOR THE HUNTSVILLE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

TO BE HELD FEBRUARY 12, 2009 AT 6:00 P.M.

IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS

 

 

 

CALL TO ORDER.

 

1.         INVOCATION.

 

            Minister Don Cox

            Huntsville Park Church of Christ

 

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 Huntsville Jaycees.

 

 

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 Big Indian Creek Church on February 21, 2009.  (Showers)

 

c.         Other Special Recognitions.

 

1.         Presentation of certificates of recognition congratulating the Edward “Ed” White Middle School on winning the 2008 – 2009 Boys’ Basketball City Championship.  (Culver/Showers)

 

 

2.         Presentation of certificates of recognition congratulating the Edward “Ed” White Middle School on winning the 2008 – 2009 Girls’ Basketball City Championship.  (Culver/Showers)

 

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.         HUNTSVILLE UTILITIES ITEMS.

 

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 Terry Drake Road.  (W.O. 1-07742-MP09-10-54)) (Utilities:  Water)

 

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 Monte Sano State Park.  (Introduced January 22, 2009 Regular Council Meeting) (Planning)

 

 

c.         Ordinance No. 09-55, concerning an amendment to Ordinance No. 89-79 (the City of Huntsville’s Pay Plan Ordinance).  (Introduced January 22, 2009 Regular Council Meeting) (Administration)

 

 

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. Moore parcel)  (City Attorney)

 

 

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 Bend Apts.)  (City Attorney)

 

 

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 Hampton Station Phase III Subdivision.  (City Attorney)

 

 

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 Madison appropriating $48,053.00 to the Emergency Management Agency.  (Emergency Management)

 

 

w.        Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement for Consulting Services between the City of Huntsville and Jo Somers.  (Traffic Engineering)

 

 

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 Huntsville to provide temporary financing of the remaining costs of the joint jail expansion project. (Finance)

 

 

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 Nance Road Widening, Project No. 65-08-RD02, by Modification No. 1.  (Engineering)

 

 

hh.       Resolution authorizing the Mayor to modify the agreement with Florence & Hutcheson, Inc. for Big Cove Road Improvements, Project No. 65-06-RD04, by Modification No. 1.  (Engineering)

 

 

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 Flint River Greenway, Phase II, Project No. STPTE-

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 Huntsville and Direct Communications.  (Administration)

 

 

pp.       Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement between the City of Huntsville and Robert “Bud” Cramer.”  (Administration)

 

 

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 Huntsville to enter into and agreement with SNAP (Spay Neuter Action Project).  (Animal Services)

 

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.  (Darnell Street; Stone)

 

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.