Revised:  03-10-09   (5:00 p.m.)

 

 

AGENDA FOR THE HUNTSVILLE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

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

IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS

 

 

 

CALL TO ORDER.

 

1.         INVOCATION.

 

            Dr. David Freeman, Pastor

            Weatherly Heights Baptist Church

 

2.         PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.

 

 

3.         APPROVAL OF MINUTES

 

a.         Regular Meeting held February 26, 2009.

            (Minutes Received)

 

 

4.         RESOLUTIONS AND SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS.

 

a.         Mayor.

 

1.         Citizen’s Certificate of Commendation presentation to Brett Bramlett and Mohamed Kambal from the Huntsville Police Department.

 

 

2.         Lifesaving Medal presentation to Officer Kenny Adams, Officer Paul Jones, and Officer Joel Stephens from the Huntsville Police Department.

 

 

3.         Proclamation declaring the month of March 2009 to be American Red Cross Month.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

b.         Council.

 

1.         Adoption and Presentation.

 

a.         Resolution congratulating the Butler High School Basketball Team on winning

            the Class 5A State Championship.  (Kling/Showers)

 

 

b.         Resolution congratulating Challenger Middle School’s participation in the

            MathCounts competition.  (Moon)

 

 

2.         Adoption Only.

 

a.         Resolution congratulating Mr. Albert F. Farrar, Sr, recipient of the  2009 Rosetta James Honoring Our Elders Celebration to be held Saturday, March 14, 2009, 6:00 pm, Ernest L. Knight Reception Center, Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University.   (Showers)

 

b.         Resolution congratulating Dr. William H. Leonard, recipient of the  2009 Rosetta James Honoring Our Elders Celebration to be held Saturday, March 14, 2009, 6:00 pm, Ernest L. Knight Reception Center, Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University.   (Showers)

 

 

c.         Resolution congratulating Mrs. Mozel B. Roper, recipient of the  2009 Rosetta James Honoring Our Elders Celebration to be held Saturday, March 14, 2009, 6:00 pm, Ernest L. Knight Reception Center, Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University.   (Showers)

 

 

d.         Resolution congratulating Mrs. Geneva Scales Wright, recipient of the  2009 Rosetta James Honoring Our Elders Celebration to be held Saturday, March 14, 2009, 6:00 pm, Ernest L. Knight Reception Center, Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University.   (Showers)

 

 

e.         Resolution recognizing the Desert of Alabama Ancient Egyptian Arabic Order Nobles Mystic Shrine Annual Gala, hosed by the AL Azhar Temple #195 and AL Azhar Court #181, Huntsville Marriott, March 19 – 22, 2009.  (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 Resolution No. 09-171, 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.  (Postponed  February 26, 2009 Regular Council Meeting till March 12, 2009 Regular Council Meeting) (City Clerk Treasurer)

 

 

2.         Public hearing for suspension of licensure for Recast, Inc., in accordance with Chapter 15, Article II, Section 15-57 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Huntsville, as amended.  (Set February 26, 2009 Regular Council Meeting) (City Clerk Treasurer)

 

 

3.         Public hearing for suspension of licensure for Kim Mason in accordance with Chapter 15, Article II, Section 15-57 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Huntsville, as amended.  (Set February 26, 2009 Regular Council Meeting) (City Clerk Treasurer)

 

 

4.         Public hearing for suspension of licensure for Tile Source of AL, Inc., in accordance with Chapter 15, Article II, Section 15-57 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Huntsville, as amended.  (Set February 26, 2009 Regular Council Meeting) (City Clerk Treasurer)

 

b.         Public Hearings to be Set

 

1.         Resolution to set a public hearing for suspension of licensure for Threat, Barbara J., in accordance with Chapter 15, Article II, Section 15-57 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Huntsville, as amended.  (March 26, 2009 Regular Council Meeting)  (Clerk Treasurer)

 

 

2.         Resolution to set a public hearing for the suspension of licensure for Shaffer security, in accordance with Chapter 15, Article II, Section 15-57 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Huntsville, as amended.  (March 26, 2009 Regular Council Meeting) (Clerk Treasurer)

 

 

 

 

 

3.         Resolution to set a public hearing for the suspension of licensure for Kim, Hak S., Inc., in accordance with Chapter 15, Article II, Section 15-57 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Huntsville, as amended.  (March 26, 2009 Regular Council Meeting) (Clerk Treasurer)

 

 

4.         Resolution to set a public hearing for a suspension of licensure for Clementine’s Catering Inc., in accordance with Chapter 15, Article II, Section 15-57 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Huntsville, as amended. (March 26, 2009 Regular Council Meeting) (Clerk Treasurer)

 

 

5.         Resolution to set a public hearing for a suspension of licensure for Lott Motor Company, Inc., in accordance with Chapter 15, Article II, Section 15-57 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Huntsville, as amended. (March 26, 2009 Regular Council Meeting) (Clerk Treasurer)

 

 

6.         Resolution to set a public hearing on an ordinance rezoning land lying along the east side of Sanderson Road, the west side of Old Railroad Bed Road and south the Nick Davis Road from Residence 1-B district to Resident 2 District.  (April 23, 2009 Regular Council Meeting)  (Planning)

 

 

7.         Resolution to set a public hearing on an ordinance zoning newly annexed land lying on the north side of Winchester Road and East of Nance Road to Highway Business C-4 District.  (April 23, 2009 Regular Council Meeting) (Planning)

 

7.         COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS.

 

a.         Communications from the Public.

 

b.         Reports

 

8.         HUNTSVILLE UTILITIES ITEMS.

 

a.         Resolution authorizing the purchase of Arc Flash protective clothing for Electric Department field personnel.   (W.O. 28411) (Utilities:  Electric)

 

 

b.         Resolution authorizing the purchase of outside services for aerial photography of Huntsville Utilities service area.  (P.R. 020209-BD-01) (Utilities:  Electric)

 

 

c.         Resolution authorizing the purchase of 2 self-service payment kiosks for the Spragins St. office and the Pulaski Pike drive-thru.  (P.R. LKL-012209-01) (Utilities:  Electric)

 

 

d.         Resolution authorizing the approval and purchase of the installation of fiber optic cables and alarms for security monitoring at three Natural Gas Stations.  (W.O. 16649-20-57) (Utilities:  Gas)

 

9.         BOARD APPOINTMENTS.

 

a.         Board Appointments to be Voted on.

 

1.         Resolution to appoint Dr. Helen McAlpine to the Alabama Constitution Village/Historic Huntsville Depot Board for a term to expire June 26, 2009.  (Nominated February 26, 2009 Regular Council Meeting)  (Moon)

 

 

2.         Resolution to appoint Ms. Linda Mabry to the Beautification Board for a term to expire February 10, 2010. (Nominated February 26, 2009 Regular Council Meeting) (Kling)

 

 

3.         Resolution to appoint Ms. Betty Gaylor to the Beautification Board for a term to expire February 10, 2011.  (Nominated February 26, 2009 Regular Council Meeting) (Kling)

 

b.         Board Appointment Nominations.

 

1.         Nomination of Mr. Mace Neal, Representative – District 1, for reappointment to the Bingo Review Committee for a term to expire April 8, 2011.  (Showers)                                                                               

 

 

2.         Nomination of Mr. Fred Rodrigue, Representative – District 2, for reappointment to the Bingo Review Committee for a term to expire April 8, 2011.  (Russell)                                                                               

 

 

3.         Nomination of Ms. Joyce LeDuc-Hampton, Representative – District 3, for reappointment to the Bingo Review Committee for a term to expire April 8, 2011.  (Moon)                                                                               

 

 

4.         Nomination of Ms. Jan Mason, Representative – District 4, for reappointment to the Bingo Review Committee for a term to expire April 8, 2011.  (Kling)                                                                               

 

 

5.         Nomination of Mr. J.T. Gore, Representative – District 5, for reappointment to the Bingo Review Committee for a term to expire April 8, 2011.  (Culver)                                                                               

 

 

6.         Nomination of Mr. Kenneth Wade Chandler to the Housing Board of Adjustments and Appeals for a term to expire August 22, 2012.  (Moon)                                                                               

 

 

7.         Nomination of Mr. Henry (Hank) P. Holland to the Housing Board of Adjustments and Appeals for a term to expire August 22, 2013.  (Moon)                                                                                

 

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 Culver

            Councilman Showers

            Councilwoman Moon

            Councilman Russell

 

13.       UNFINISHED BUSINESS ITEMS FOR ACTION.

 

a.         Ordinance No. 09-186, concerning the annexation of land lying generally on the west side of Arnett Road and north  of Zierdt Road.  (Introduced February 26, 2009 Regular Council Meeting) (Planning)

 

 

b.         Resolution No. 09-187,  to honor Dr. Wernher von Braun and his “Rocket Team” of scientists by placing a memorial at Maple Hill Cemetery.  (Introduced February 26, 2009 Regular Council Meeting) (Cemetery)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

14.       NEW BUSINESS ITEMS FOR INTRODUCTION.

 

a.         Introduction of an Ordinance to amend Chapter 3, Article I, Section 3-5, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Huntsville to add subsection (14) Compliance with other laws.  (Police)

 

 

b.         Introduction of an ordinance concerning the annexation of land lying generally on the east side of Old Big Cove Road and north of River Ridge Boulevard.  (Planning)

 

 

c.         Introduction of an ordinance to add two (2) additional members to the Huntsville Madison County Library Board.  (Administration)

 

15.       NEW BUSINESS ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION OR ACTION.

 

a.         Ordinance to declare certain equipment as surplus and to be donated.  (Fire & Rescue)

 

 

b.         Ordinance to declare certain equipment surplus and to be sold at auction.  (Public Works)

 

 

c.         Resolution authorizing the Clerk Treasurer to invoke First American Bank sidewalk letter of credit no. 1977 for Stone’s Throw at the Reserve Subdivision.  (City Attorney)

 

 

d.         Resolution authorizing the Clerk Treasurer to invoke First American Bank sidewalk letter of credit no. 1975 for Nature’s Point at the Reserve Phase 2 Subdivision.  (City Attorney)

 

 

e.         Resolution authorizing the Clerk Treasurer to invoke RBC Ventura Bank sidewalk letter of credit no. SB003974 for Holly Park Phase 2 at Lake Forest Subdivision.  (City Attorney)

 

 

f.          Resolution authorizing the Clerk Treasurer to invoke Wachovia Bank sidewalk letter of credit no. SM218913W for Indian Ridge Subdivision.  (City Attorney)

 

 

g.         Resolution authorizing the Clerk Treasurer to invoke SouthPoint Bank sidewalk letter of credit no. 95001372 for Chaney Place Condos.  (City Attorney)

 

 

h.         Resolution authorizing the City Attorney to settle the lawsuit entitled Annette Anderson v. City of Huntsville, Alabama, et.al, Case No. CV-06-2350-BEW, in the Circuit Court for Madison County, Alabama.  (City Attorney)

 

 

i.          Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement to transfer various personal property to the City of Decatur.  (Emergency Management)

 

 

j.          Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement to transfer various personal property to the Marshall County Commission.  (Emergency Management)

 

k.         Resolution authorizing the Director of Emergency Management to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with Alabama Department of Public Health.  (Emergency Management)

 

 

l.          Resolution authorizing the acceptance of a $43,561.90 grant from the Alabama Department of Homeland Security.  ((Emergency Management)

 

 

m.        Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with the City of Madison for WMD funding.  (Emergency Management)

 

 

n.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Modification No. 1 to the Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Pictomerty International Corp., dated July 10, 2008 as adopted by the City Council of the City of Huntsville by Resolution No. 08-680.  (Police)

 

 

o.         Resolution authorizing a minor revision to Development Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Streetside Communities, Inc, for engineering design and construction of the extension of Explorer Boulevard and of the Indian Creek Greenway, Phase IV.  (Planning)

 

 

p.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Lease Agreement with Brimstone Productions, Inc.  (Recreation Services)

 

 

q.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with 4Site, Incorporated for Engineering Services for McDonald Creek Flood Study, Project No. 65-09-DR02.  (Engineering)

 

 

r.          Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the low bidder, Miller  & Miller, Inc., for Courthouse Square Improvements,  Project No. 65-07-SP03.  (Engineering)

 

 

s.         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. 2.  (Engineering)

 

 

t.          Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with Sutton Contracting, Inc.  for Beadle Lane Pump Station, Project No. 65-08-SM03, by Change Order No. 1.  (Engineering)       

 

 

u.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with APAC-Southeast, Inc.  for Resurfacing of Residential Streets-2007, Phase II, Project No. 65-07-RR02,  by Change Order No. 3.  (Public Works)

 

 

v.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with Reed Contracting Services, Inc. for Resurfacing of Residential Streets-2008, Phase IV, Project No. 65-08-RR07,  by Change Order No. 2.  (Public Works)

 

 

w.        Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the low bidder, Reed Contracting Services, Inc.  for Resurfacing of Residential Streets-2009, Phase I, Project No. 65-09-RR01.  (Public Works)

 

 

x.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Garver Engineers, L.L.C. for Engineering On-Call Services-2009, Project No. 65-09-SP13.  (Water Pollution Control)

 

 

y.         Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Berney Office Solutions for the three (3) year rental of two (2) copiers for the Clerk Treasurer’s Department.  (Finance)

 

 

z.         Ordinance to amend Budget Ordinance No. 08-1233, by changing appropriated funding within various departments and funds.  (Finance)

 

 

aa.       Resolution authorizing the acceptance of donations. (Finance)

 

 

bb.       Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into agreement with the low bidders meeting specifications as outlined in the attached Summary of Bids for Acceptance.  (Finance)

 

 

cc.       Resolution stating City government’s preference to “BUY AMERICAN” in support of our nation’s economic recovery program.  (Kling)

 

 

dd.       Resolution to change the date of the April 9, 2009 regular council meeting to April 16, 2009.  (Russell)

 

16.       LEGAL DEPARTMENT ITEMS/TRANSACTIONS.

 

a.         Vacation of Easements

 

1.         Ordinance authorizing the vacation of a 10-foot Utility and Drainage Easement, Lot 1, Springdale Farms, Plat Book 47, Page 5 (2317 Bob Wallace Avenue)

 

 

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.