Revised: 11-04-09   (1:00 p.m.)

 

 

AGENDA FOR THE HUNTSVILLE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

TO BE HELD NOVEMBER 5, 2009 AT 6:00 P.M.

IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS

 

 

 

CALL TO ORDER.

 

1.   INVOCATION.

 

      Elder Edmund Julius, Pastor

      Harvest Seventh-day Adventist Church

                 

 

2.   PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.

 

 

3.   APPROVAL OF MINUTES

 

      a.   Regular Meeting held October 22, 2009.

            (Minutes Received)

           

                                                                     

4.   RESOLUTIONS AND SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS.

 

a.    Mayor.

 

1.    Presentation by the Huntsville Police Department to Mr. David Smartt. 

 

            b.   Council.

 

1.    Adoption and Presentation.

           

a.    Resolution congratulating  Mrs. Debra Jenkins,  Founder and Executive Director, Merrimack Hall Performing Arts Center, recipient of the 5th Annual Classic Woman Award to be presented by the National Magazine “Traditional Home,” in New York City on November 24, 2009.   (Kling)

 

 

 

 

 

2.    Adoption Only.

 

a.    Resolution congratulating Elder Michael Hartwell, Pastor and members of the Saint Andrew Primitive Baptist Church upon their 75th Church Anniversary and Homecoming Celebration to be held on November 8, 2009.  (Showers)

 

 

b.    Resolution congratulating Mr. Dan Montgomery, Corporate Lead Executive, Northrop Grumman in Huntsville upon his retirement, October 2009.  (Culver)

 

                  c.   Other Special Recognitions.

 

           

                  d.   Announcements.

 

      5.   BUSINESS WITH OUTSIDE LEGAL REPRESENTATION.

 

            None.

 

      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)

 

b.    Public Hearings to be Set

 

1.          Resolution to set a hearing for the suspension of licensure for         Richard Cable Interiors.  (November 19, 2009 Regular Council     Meeting)  (Clerk-Treasurer)

 

                       

2.          Resolution to set a hearing for the suspension of licensure for         Espino, Carlos.  (November 19, 2009 Regular Council           Meeting)  (Clerk-Treasurer)

 

 

3.          Resolution to set a hearing for the suspension of licensure for Max            Rave LLC.  (November 19, 2009 Regular Council Meeting)  (Clerk-    Treasurer)

 

 

4.          Resolution to set a hearing for the suspension of licensure for         Darrell Thomas  (November 19, 2009 Regular Council Meeting)

       (Clerk-Treasurer)

 

                       

5.          Resolution to set a public hearing on an ordinance zoning newly    annexed land lying on the north side of Winchester Road and west        of Shields Road to Neighborhood Business C-1 District.            (December 17, 2009 Regular Council Meeting)  (Planning)

 

 

6.          Resolution to set a public hearing on an ordinance rezoning land   lying on the south side of Harbin Road and east of Wall Triana            Highway from Residence 1-B District to Residence 2  District.           (December 17, 2009 Regular Council Meeting)  (Planning)

 

7.          Resolution to set a public hearing on an ordinance rezoning lying on the west side of Sparkman Drive and south of Cotton Row from             Medical 2 District to Office District.  (December 17, 2009 Regular           Council Meeting)  (Planning)   DELETED

 

 

8.          Resolution to set a public hearing on an ordinance zoning newly    annexed land lying on the east side of Old Big Cove Road and    south Terry Drake Road to Residence 1-A District.  (December 17,         2009 Regular Council Meeting)  (Planning)

 

 

9.          Resolution to set a public hearing on an ordinance zoning newly    annexed land lying on the west side of Taylor Road and north and         Saddle Ridge Drive to Residence 1-B District. (December 17, 2009            Regular Council Meeting)  (Planning)

 

 

10.       Resolution to set a public hearing on an ordinance zoning newly    annexed land lying on the west side of Old Big Cove Road and   north of Cecil Ashburn Drive to Residence 1-A District.  (December   17, 2009 Regular Council Meeting)  (Planning)

 

 

11.       Resolution to set a public hearing on an ordinance zoning newly    annexed lying on the east side of Wade Road and south of Taylor           Lane to Residence 1-B District.   (December 17, 2009 Regular          Council Meeting)  (Planning)

 

 

12.       Resolution to set a public hearing on an ordinance zoning newly    annexed land lying on the east side of Little Cove Road and south         of McMullen Lane to Residence 1-B District.  (December 17, 2009           Regular Council Meeting)  (Planning)

 

 

13.       Resolution to set a public hearing on an amendment to the Zoning            Ordinance ARTICLE 16 – RESIDENCE 1-C DISTRICT             REGULATIONS to increase the maximum total building area from     thirty-five percent (35%) to forty percent (40%).  (December 17,    2009 Regular Council Meeting)  (Planning)

 

 

14.       Resolution to set a public hearing on an ordinance amending         Articles 10, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 23, 24, 25, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44,            45, 46, 50, 51, 52, 60, 61, 64, 66, and 81, in the City of Huntsville   Zoning Ordinance to refer to various zoning districts for clarification             regarding regulations; and amending ARTICLE 44 –       COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIAL PARK DISTRICT REGULATIONS to change the landscaping requirements to more closely match the        requirements of similar zoning districts in the Zoning Ordinance.      (December 17, 2009 Regular Council Meeting)  (Planning)

 

      7.   COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS.

 

            a.   Communications from the Public.

 

            b.   Reports

     

      8.   HUNTSVILLE UTILITIES ITEMS.

 

 

      9.   BOARD APPOINTMENTS.

 

a.    Board Appointments to be Voted on.

 

1.    Resolution to appoint Mr. James Smith to the Housing Board of Adjustments and Appeals for a term to expire August 22, 2011.  (Nominated October 22, 2009 Regular Council Meeting)  (Showers)

     

 

2.    Resolution to appoint Mr. Harold Goodloe to the Human Relations Commission, Place 1, for a term to expire September 8, 2010.  (Showers)

3.    Resolution to appoint Ms. Layne Dorning to the Solid Waste Disposal Authority, Second Director for a term to expire January 1, 2013.  (Moon)

           

1.    Board Appointment Nominations.                                                                                           

 

10.  APPROVAL OF EXPENDITURES.

 

a.    Resolution authorizing the expenditures for payments.  (Finance Committee)

 

b.    Finance Committee Report.

 

                  1.   Resolution approving travel for Councilman Bill Kling, to                                                 attend the Chamber Washington, DC trip, April 25 – 27, 2010.  (Kling) 

 

                 

2.    Resolution approving travel for Councilman Will Culver, to attend the Chamber Washington, DC trip, April 25 – 27, 2010.  (Kling)        

 

 

3.    Resolution approving travel for Councilwoman Sandra Moon, to attend the Chamber Washington, DC trip, April 25 – 27, 2010.  (Kling)        

 

 

4.    Resolution approving travel for Councilman Will Culver, to attend the Alabama League of Municipalities Convention, May 15 – 18, 2010, Mobile, Alabama.  (Kling)  

 

 

5.    Resolution approving travel for Councilman Richard Showers, Sr., to attend the Alabama League of Municipalities Convention, May 15 – 18, 2010, Mobile, Alabama.  (Kling)       

 

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.            Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a lease agreement   between the City of Huntsville and the Space Science Exhibit           Commission.  (Introduced October 22, 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 north side of Huntsville Browns-Ferry, east side Southern Charm Boulevard, south side if Primrose Alley and east Mooresville Road.  (Planning)

 

                       

b.    Introduction of ordinance authorizing a street name change from Arrowhead Drive to Bluff Oak Trail.  (Planning)

 

 

c.    Introduction of ordinance authorizing a street name change from Willow Way to Jordan Park Drive.  (Planning)

 

  15.        NEW BUSINESS ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION OR ACTION.

 

a.    Resolution authorizing an Agreement for a Transportation Enhancement Project Between the State of Alabama (acting through the Alabama Dept of Transportation) and the City of Huntsville for Bicycle/Pedestrian Education: C.A.R.S. (Citizens Advocating Rider Safety).  (Planning)                                                          

 

 

b.    Resolution authorizing an amendment to the agreement with Family Services Center, Inc. /Lift Housing for Emergency Shelter Grant Funds.  (Community Development)

 

 

c.    Resolution authorizing an amendment to the agreement with Crisis Services of North Alabama, Inc., for Emergency Shelter Grant Funds.  (Community Development)

 

 

d.    Resolution authorizing an amendment to the agreement with Salvation Army, A Georgia Corporation for Emergency Shelter Grant Funds.  (Community Development)

 

 

e.    Resolution authorizing an amendment to the agreement with Interfaith Mission Service, Inc. for Emergency Shelter Grant Funds.  (Community Development)

 

 

f.     Resolution authorizing an amendment to the agreement with The Pathfinder, Inc, for Emergency Shelter Grant Funds.  (Community Development)

 

 

g.    Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement between the City of Huntsville and CASA of Huntsville/Madison County.  (Community Development)

 

 

h.    Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement between the City of Huntsville and the Boys and Girls Clubs of Huntsville/Madison County.  (Community Development)

 

 

i.      Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the City of Madison Para Transit dispatching service.  (Parking & Public Transit)

 

 

j.     Resolution authorizing the Clerk-Treasurer to invoke Compass Bank letter of credit no. S28672A for Hampton Ridge Phase 4 Subdivision.  (City Attorney)  DELETED

 

 

k.    Resolution authorizing the Clerk Treasurer to invoke CB&S Bank letter of credit no. 55507 for Ashton Springs Phase 1A Subdivision.  (City Attorney)

 

 

l.      Resolution authorizing the Clerk Treasurer to invoke Travelers Indemnity Company Bond no. BE0931542 for Stonemark Subdivision.  (City Attorney)

 

 

m.  Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement between the Huntsville Housing Authority and the City of Huntsville for the provisions of alternate police services.  (Police)

 

 

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

 

 

o.    Ordinance to amend Budget Ordinance No. 09-826, by changing appropriated funding within various departments and funds.  (Finance)

 

 

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

 

 

q.    Ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a joint purchasing agreement with Madison County for Security Cameras and Support Equipment as needed.  (Finance)

 

 

r.     Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the low bidder, M &D Land Development, L.L.C. for Wall Triana Highway Culvert Extensions, Project  No. 65-08-BR03. (Engineering)

 

 

s.    Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the low bidder, Reed Contracting Services, Inc. for Resurfacing of Residential Streets 2010, Phase I, Project No. 65-10-RR01. (Public Works)      

                       

 

t.      Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with Reed Contracting  Services, Inc. for Mathis Mountain, Phase I (Stonemark Subdivision), Project No. 65-09-RR04, by Change Order No. 1. (Public Works)

 

 

u.    Ordinance declaring certain surplus equipment as surplus and to be sold at auction.  (Public Works)

 

 

v.    Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement with Huntsville Track Club for a major level sponsorship of the Rocket City Marathon. (Recreation Services)

 

 

w.   Special Events Liquor License for Junior Achievement of Northern Alabama, Inc. for The Toast to be held at EarlyWorks on November 13, 2009.  (Clerk Treasurer)

  16.     LEGAL DEPARTMENT ITEMS/TRANSACTIONS.

 

a.         Vacation of Easements

 

                                    1.         Ordinance authorizing the vacation of a portion of an                                                             easement, Lot 1, Block H, Monte Vedra, Plat Book 5,                                                   Page 92-93. (14045 Monte Vedra: Voss)

 

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.