Revised: 08-11-09 (3:05
p.m.)
AGENDA FOR THE
TO BE HELD AUGUST 13, 2009 AT 6:00 P.M.
IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CALL TO ORDER.
1. INVOCATION.
Rabbi Emeritus
Jeffrey Ballon
Temple B’Nai
Sholom
2. PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE.
3. APPROVAL OF
MINUTES
a. Regular Meeting held July 23, 2009.
(Minutes
Received)
4. RESOLUTIONS AND
SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS.
a.
Mayor.
1.
Recognition
of the Student Interns participating in the City of Huntsville’s Intern
Program.
2.
Recognition
of Perry Albright, Mike Crumbley, Rodney Harbin, Jeff Holland, Lawrence
Jennings, and Russell Smith of the Huntsville Fire & Rescue Department for
heroic efforts in the line of duty.
3.
Recognition
of the 2009 Alabama Babe Ruth State Championship Team.
b. Council.
1. Adoption
and Presentation.
2. Adoption
Only.
a.
Resolution
honoring Dr. William Sullins for his many contributions to varied civic
organizations and boards and the Benton H. Wilcoxon Municipal Ice Complex. (Moon)
b.
Resolution
congratulating Mr. Charles Bone, Sr., on his retirement from PPG Industries,
Inc. and celebration to be held August 14, 2009 at the Dr. Richard Showers, Sr.
Recreation Center. (Showers)
c. Other Special Recognitions.
d. Announcements.
1.
Comments
regarding Lowe Mill Development Project.
(Kling)
5. BUSINESS WITH OUTSIDE LEGAL REPRESENTATION.
6. PUBLIC
HEARINGS.
a.
Public
hearings to be held.
1. Public Hearing on Resolution No. 09-569,
for approving of and consenting to vacation of and vacating, the abandoned portion
of Bob Wade Lane. (Set June 25, 2009
Regular Council Meeting) (City Attorney)
2.
Public
hearing for suspension of licensure for Nathaniel Fowler. (Set July 23, 2009 Regular Council
Meeting) (Clerk Treasurer)
3.
Public
hearing for suspension of licensure for Carter Heating & Air, Inc. (Set July 23, 2009 Regular Council
Meeting) (Clerk Treasurer)
4.
Public
hearing for suspension of licensure for Multicast Wireless, LLC. (Set July 23, 2009 Regular Council
Meeting) (Clerk Treasurer)
5.
Public
hearing on a resolution authorizing the demolition of an unsafe building
constituting a public nuisance located at 4221 Keith Street, NW. (Community Development)
6.
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 public hearing on an ordinance rezoning land lying on the south side of
Caldwell Lane and west of Featherstone Lane from Residence 1-A District to
Residence 1-B District. (September 24,
2009 Regular Council Meeting) (Planning)
2.
Resolution
to set a public hearing on an ordinance zoning newly annexed land lying on the
south side of Blake Bottom Road and west of Alabama Highway 53 to Highway
Business C-4 District. (September 24,
2009 Regular Council Meeting) (Planning)
3.
Resolution
to set a public hearing on an ordinance rezoning land lying on the west side of
Pulaski Pike and south of Mastin Lake Drive from Residence 1-A District to
Neighborhood Business C-1 District. (September
24, 2009 Regular Council Meeting) (Planning)
4.
Resolution
to set a public hearing on an ordinance extending the temporary moratorium on
correctional facilities for an additional ninety (90) days. (September 24, 2009 Regular Council Meeting) (Planning)
7. COMMUNICATIONS
AND REPORTS.
a. Communications
from the Public.
b. Reports
8. HUNTSVILLE
UTILITIES ITEMS.
a.
Resolution
authorizing the emergency storm recovery work to be done from the storm on
04/10/2009. (Utilities: Electric)
b.
Resolution
authorizing the installation of 1,220’ of 16 inch main along Moores Mill Road
south of Winchester Road.
(Utilities: Water)
9. BOARD APPOINTMENTS.
a.
Board
Appointments to be Voted on.
b.
Board
Appointment Nominations.
1.
Nomination
for reappointment of Doug Dermody to the Housing Board of Adjustments and
Appeals for a term ending August 22, 2014. (Kling).
2.
Nomination
for reappointment of Charlie Bonner to the Museum Board of the City of
Huntsville for a term ending August 13, 2015. (Kling).
3.
Nomination
for reappointment of Edna Anderson to the Community Development Citizens
Advisory Council for a term ending April 28, 2011. (Moon).
4.
Nomination
for reappointment of Mary Butler to the Madison County Department of Human
Resources Board, Place 4 for a term ending August 1, 2015. (Moon).
5.
Nomination
for reappointment of Sarah Pauline Precise to the Madison County Department of
Human Resources Board, Place 7 for a term ending August 1, 2015. (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
Russell
Councilwoman
Moon
Councilman
Kling
Councilman
Culver
Councilman
Showers
13. UNFINISHED BUSINESS ITEMS FOR ACTION.
a.
Ordinance
No. 09-664, concerning the annexation of land lying on the west side of Old Big
Cove Road and north of Cecil Ashburn Drive.
(Introduced July 13, 2009 Regular Council Meeting) (Planning)
b.
Ordinance
No. 09-665, concerning a Right-of-Way Use Agreement for Mediacom Southeast,
LLC. (Introduced July 13, 2009 Regular Council Meeting) (City Attorney)
14. NEW BUSINESS ITEMS FOR INTRODUCTION.
a.
Introduction
of an ordinance concerning the annexation of land lying on the west side of
Taylor Road and North of Saddle Ridge Drive.
(Planning)
b.
Introduction
of an ordinance concerning the annexation of land lying on the east side of
Little Cove Road and south of McMullen Lane.
(Planning)
c.
Introduction
or an ordinance concerning the annexation of land lying on the east side of
Wade Road and south of Taylor Lane.
(Planning)
d.
Introduction
of an ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 89-79, Classification and Salary
Plan. (Human Resources)
e.
Introduction
of an ordinance to amend Budget Ordinance No. 08-1233 to modify the authorized
strength in various departments. (Human
Resources)
f.
Introduction of an ordinance requiring contractors to use the
“E-Verify” employment eligibility verification system of the Department of
Homeland Security.” (Kling)
15. NEW BUSINESS ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION OR
ACTION.
a.
Request
for authorization to advertise and fill the position of Network Specialist,
Grade 17, and to fill a rate higher than minimum if necessary. (ITS)
b.
Resolution
authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Cost Reimbursement Agreement with the
Northeast Alabama Traffic Safety Office, for an additional $8,000.00 for
traffic enforcement duties. (Police)
c.
Resolution
authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Professional Services contract between
the City of Huntsville and Stanard and Associates. (Police)
d.
Resolution
authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement between the City of Huntsville
and the U.S. Department of Justice for the FY 2009 Edward Byrne Memorial
Justice Assistance Grant Award. (Police)
e.
Resolution
authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement between the City of Huntsville
and Madison County Commission for the FY 2009 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice
Assistance (JAG) Grant. (Police)
f.
Resolution
authorizing the Clerk Treasurer to invoke First American Bank letter of credit
no. 1634 for Eastern Shore Phase II Subdivision. (City Attorney)
g.
Resolution
authorizing the Clerk Treasurer to invoke CB&S Bank letter of credit no.
555490 for Anslee Farms Phase 1-A Subdivision.
(City Attorney)
h.
Resolution authorizing eminent domain proceedings for a
temporary construction easement over, along and under a parcel of land for the
Church Street Widening Project. (Southern Rail) (City Attorney)
i. Resolution
authorizing eminent domain proceedings for right-of-way to a parcel of land for
the Church Street Widening Project. (Azubike) (City Attorney)
j.
Resolution authorizing eminent domain proceedings for a
temporary construction easement over, along and under a parcel of land for the
Church Street Widening Project. (Huntsville Housing Authority) (City Attorney)
k. Resolution
authorizing the City Attorney to settle the lawsuit entitled Richard &
Shelley Wright v. City of Huntsville, in the Circuit Court for Madison County,
Alabama, Case No. CV-08-1056. (City Attorney)
l.
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)
m.
Resolution
authorizing the acceptance of donations.
(Finance)
n.
Resolution
authorizing advanced travel payments.
(Finance)
o.
Ordinance
to amend Budget Ordinance No. 08-1233, by changing appropriated funding within
various departments and funds. (Finance)
p.
Ordinance
to amend Budget Ordinance No. 08-1233, by changing authorized strength within
the various departments. (Finance)
q.
Resolution
authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the low bidder, APAC MID-SOUTH, Inc. for Clinton Ramp
Improvements, Project No. 65-08-TI04.
(Engineering)
r.
Resolution
authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the low bidder, Reed
Contracting Services, Inc. for Taylor Lane Widening, State Project No.
ST-045-888- 009 & COH Project No. 65-07-RD12. (Engineering)
s.
Resolution
authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Barge, Waggoner, Sumner
& Cannon, Inc. for Construction Surveying Services for Taylor Lane Widening,
Project No. 65-07-RD12. (Engineering)
t.
Resolution
authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement with the Alabama Department of Transportation for the
Installation of Street Lighting on the Interchange Of I-565 and CR-115 (Greenbrier Road), State
Project No. IM-I565 (308) & COH Project No. 65-09-RD05. (Engineering)
u.
Resolution
authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Joint Funding Agreement with
the U.S. Geological Survey for Water
Resources Investigations, Project No. 65-09-DM32. (Engineering)
v.
Resolution
authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with Reed Contracting Services,
Inc. for Periodic Bid for Construction Projects-2008, Project No. 65-08- SP33,
by Change Order No. 1.
(Engineering)
w.
Resolution
authorizing the Mayor to modify the agreement with 4Site Incorporated for Five
Points Streetscape, Phase II, Project No. DE-AL61 (900) & COH Project No.
65- 07-SP29, by Modification No. 1.
(Engineering)
x.
Resolution
authorizing the Mayor to amend the agreement with the State of Alabama
Department of Transportation for Western Madison County Streetscape Development,
Project No. DE-AL105(906), by Supplement No. 2.
(Engineering)
y.
Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the
contract with Reed Contracting Services, Inc. for Knox Creek Sanitary
Sewer Extension, Project No. 65-07-SS08, by Change Order No. 3. (Engineering)
z.
Resolution
authorizing the Mayor to modify the agreement with U. S. Department of the Interior for Geological Survey for Water
Resources Investigations, Project No. 65- 08-DM50, by Modification No. 1. (Engineering)
aa.
Resolution
authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Garver L.L.C. for Global Positioning System (GPS) Sanitary
Sewer Manhole Mapping Services, Project
No. 65-09-SP01. (Water Pollution
Control)
bb.
Resolution
authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with Wiregrass Construction Company, Inc., for Resurfacing of Residential
Streets 2009, Phase II, Project No.
65-09-RR02, by Change Order No. 1.
(Public Works)
cc.
Resolution
authorizing the Mayor to apply for and execute an FY 2010 and FY 2011 Air Grant
in an amount up to $300,000 to support the City’s Air Pollution Control
Program. (Natural Resources)
dd.
Ordinance
dedicating Rice Park for public recreational use. (Administration)
16. LEGAL DEPARTMENT
ITEMS/TRANSACTIONS.
a. Vacation
of Easements
None.
b. Vacation
of rights-of-way
1.
Ordinance
No. 09-570, authorizing the vacation of the abandoned old Bob Wade Lane
right-of-way west of Pulaski Pike and north of Martin Luther King, Jr.
Drive. (D.D. Sublett, et al.)
c. Deeds
for acceptance
None.
d. Routine
bond satisfactions
None.
e. Liquor
bond mortgages
None.
17. NON-ROSTER
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC.
18. ADJOURN.