Revised: 05-20-03   (5:00 p.m.)

 

 

AGENDA FOR THE HUNTSVILLE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

TO BE HELD MAY 22,  2003 AT 6:00 P.M.

IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS

 

 

 

CALL TO ORDER.

 

1.         INVOCATION.

 

            Pastor James Robinson

            Liberty Christian Faith Center

           

2.         PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.

 

 

3.         APPROVAL OF MINUTES

 

a.         Regular Meeting held May 8, 2003.

            (Minutes Received)

 

 

4.         RESOLUTIONS AND SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS.

 

a.         Mayor.

 

1.            Resolution honoring Mr. R. Stanley Erwin and his unselfish service to Huntsville City Schools in establishing and nurturing Debate Teams in Huntsville, Alabama.

 

b.         Council.

 

1.         Adoption and Presentation.

 

 

2.         Adoption Only.

 

 

c.         Other Special Recognitions.

 

            Certificate of Appreciation

Dr. & Mrs. Jimmy Jackson in recognition and appreciation of twenty-five years of service to the congregation of Whitesburg Baptist Church, to be presented on June 1, 2003.  (Watson)

 

d.         Announcements.

 

5.         BUSINESS WITH OUTSIDE LEGAL REPRESENTATION.

 

6.         PUBLIC HEARINGS.

 

a.         Public hearings to be held.

 

1.         Public hearing on Ordinance No. 03-285, to permit the on-premises sale of alcohol beverages in Neighborhood Business C-1 Districts as a special exception between midnight and 2 a.m.  (Introduced April 10, 2003 Regular Council Meeting)  (Planning)

 

 

2.         Public hearing on Ordinance No. 03-287, to rezone property south of Sutton Road and west of Taylor Road from Residence 2-A District to Highway Business C-4 and Residence 2-B Districts.  (Introduced April 10, 2003 Regular Council Meeting) (Planning)

 

 

3.         Public hearing on Ordinance No. 03-289, concerning the zoning of newly annexed land lying generally east of Pulaski Pike and north of Bob Wade Lane to Residence 1 District.  (Introduced April 10, 2003 Regular Council Meeting)  (Planning)

 

 

4.         Public hearing on Ordinance No. 03-291, concerning the zoning of newly annexed land lying generally on the south side of U.S. Highway 72 West and east of County Line Road to Highway Business C-4 District.  (Introduced April 10, 2003 Regular Council Meeting)  (Planning)

 

 

5.         Public hearing on Ordinance No. 03-293, concerning the zoning of newly annexed land lying generally on the east side of Highway 53 and on the south side of Blake Bottom Road to Highway Business C-4 District.  (Introduced April 10, 2003)  (Planning)

 

 

6.         Public hearing on Resolution No. 03-379, to hear any objections to the abatement of public nuisance located at 3301 Seventh Avenue, SW. 

(Set May 8, 2003).  (Community Development)

 

 

7.         Public hearing on Resolution No. 03-380, for Paradise Hollow Carriage Service for two horse drawn carriages.  (Set May 8, 2003)  (Parking and Public Transit)

 

 

 

 

 

b.         Public Hearings to be Set

 

1.         Appeal of the City Liquor License Review Committee Approving an Off-Premise Beer and Wine License to Abdelsalam M. Rabah; d/b/a:  Hi and Bye Grocery & Deli at 2212 Clinton Avenue.  (June 12, 2003)   (Clerk-treasurer)

 

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 Shirley Bush to the Historical Preservation Authority for a partial term to expire June 3, 2004.  (Showers)

 

b.         Board Appointment Nominations.

 

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 Russell

         Councilman Showers

         Councilman Watson

         Councilwoman Moon

 

 

13.    UNFINISHED BUSINESS ITEMS FOR ACTION.

 

14.       NEW BUSINESS ITEMS FOR INTRODUCTION.

 

a.            Introduction of an ordinance concerning the annexation of land lying generally north of University Square.  (Planning)

 

 

b.            Introduction of an ordinance concerning the annexation of land lying generally on the south side of U.S. Highway 72 West and east of County Line Road.  (Planning)

 

 

c.            Introduction of an ordinance concerning the annexation of land lying generally on the north side of U.S. Highway 72 West and on the east side of Old Railroad Bed Road.  (Planning)

 

 

d.            Introduction of an Ordinance to amend Section 10 (Family and Medical Leave Act), Section 17 (HIPPA Privacy Regulations), and Section 18 (Drug and Alcohol Policy) of the Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual.  (Human Resources)

 

15.       NEW BUSINESS ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION OR ACTION.

 

 

a.            Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Cost Reimbursement Agreement for $5,000.00 with the North Alabama Highway Safety Office for overtime costs of officers performing traffic enforcement duties.  (Police)

 

 

b.            Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement between the City of Huntsville, Alabama and the City of Madison, Alabama.  (Police)

 

 

c.            Resolution authorizing the sale of seized vehicles.  (Police)

 

 

d.            Ordinance to amend Ordinance No 89-79 (Salary and Classification Plan) to change the title of Animal Control Field Supervisor to Animal Services Field Supervisor.  (Animal Services)

 

 

e.            Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement between the City of Huntsville and The Ark, Inc., for adoption of animals.  (Animal Services)

 

 

f.            Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement between the City of Huntsville and Basset Hound Rescue of Alabama, Inc., for adoption of animals.  (Animal Services)

 

 

g.            Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement between the City of Huntsville and Challengers House, Inc., for adoption of animals.  (Animal Services)

 

 

h.            Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement between the City of Huntsville and Loving and Caring Animals Organization, Inc., for adoption of animals.  (Animal Services)

 

 

i.            Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement between the City of Huntsville and United Yorkie Rescue for the adoption of animals.  (Animal Services)

 

 

j.            Request for authorization to advertise and fill (1) one currently funded Network Specialist position Grade 17 in the ITS Department and to fill this position at a higher step if necessary.  (ITS)

 

 

k.            Resolution authorizing the acceptance of donation to Animal Services in the amount of $50.00 collected by area businesses through collection jars; donation of $500.00 to Huntsville Fire & Rescue from Sam’s Club to purchase Fire Station materials; and donation to Recreation Services in the amount of $1,000.00 from the Optimist Club of Huntsville to cost of equipment and prizes purchased for the Youth Fishing Rodeo and the Special Populations Catfish Round-up.  (Finance)

 

 

l.            Ordinance to amend Budget Ordinance No. 02-721, adopted and approved on September 26, 2002, by changing the authorized strength within the Facilities Maintenance Department. (Finance)

 

 

m.            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)

 

 

 

 

 

n.            Ordinance to amend Budget Ordinance No. 02-721, adopted and approved on September 26, 2002 by accepting additional funding from the State of Alabama and making an additional appropriation for the University School Pedestrian Overpass Construction Project.  (Finance)

 

 

o.            Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Contract with the Board of Trustees of the University of Alabama, for and on behalf of the University of Alabama in Huntsville, for the use of the John Hunt Park Baseball Field.  (Recreation Services and Landscape Management)

 

 

p.            Ordinance declaring certain equipment surplus and to be sold.  (Public Works Services)

 

 

q.            Resolution authorizing the Clerk-Treasurer to invoke subdivision sidewalk letter of credit for Hampton Manor, Phase Two.  (City Attorney)

 

 

r.            Ordinance declaring a right-of-way along a portion of Pulaski Pike as surplus and no longer needed for a municipal purpose and deeding it to the State of Alabama for highway improvements.  (City Attorney)

 

 

s.            Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Reed Contracting Services, Inc. for Farrow Rd. Improvements, Project #65-03-RD03.  (Engineering)

 

 

t.            Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Miller & Miller, Inc.  for Pedestrian Overpass Bridge at University Drive, Project #ST-045-999-008.  (Engineering)

 

 

u.            Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with APAC-Alabama, Inc. for Whitesburg Drive and Drake Avenue Intersection Improvements, Project #ST-045-888-006, by Change Order No. 2.  (Engineering)

 

 

v.            Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Barge, Waggoner, Sumner & Cannon, Inc. for Highway 72 Sanitary Sewer, Phase II,-Project No. 65-03-SS16. Phase IV-Project No. 65-03-SS19 and Phase V-Project No. 65-03-SS20. (Engineering)

 

 

w.            Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with Christopher Plumbing & Electric, Inc. for Rome Road Pump Station Upgrade, Project No. CS-010307-09-3, by Change Order No. 2.  (Engineering)

 

 

x.            Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with McDonald Bros. Construction, Inc. for Goodwyn Park Improvements, Project no. 65-02-RD02, by Change Order No. 1. (Engineering)

 

 

y.            Resolution authorizing the Mayor to modify the agreement with Barge, Waggoner, Sumner and Cannon, Inc. for Pedestrian Overpass Bridge at University Drive, Project #ST-045-999-008, by Modification No. 2.  (Engineering)

 

 

z.            Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the Alabama Department of Transportation for a Cooperative Maintenance of Public Right-of-Way Agreement for Rideout Road Extension, Project No. STPOA-8570(600).  (Engineering)

 

 

aa.            Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with Huffman, Inc. for Western Area WWTP 5 MGD Expansion, Project No.CS-010307-08-2, by Change Order No. 7. (Engineering)

 

bb.            Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Shelby Contracting Company, Inc. for Explorer Boulevard Improvements, Project No.65-03-RD04.  (Engineering)

 

cc.            Resolution requesting the Madison County Legislative Delegation to introduce             Stormwater Management draft legislation to the Legislature. (Engineering)

 

 

dd.            Resolution to amend Resolution No. 94-633 (establishing the Human Relations Commission) adopted and approved on August 24, 1994, to change the composition and method of appointment of members of the Human Relations Commission.  (Administration)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ee.            Ordinance to declare 25 Scott Air Bottles as surplus and to be donated to the Huntsville/Madison County Rescue Squad.  (Fire & Rescue)

 

 

 

ff.            Ordinance to declare approximately 150 air packs, 300 Survive Air bottles, and 300 masks as surplus and to be donated to the Madison County Association of Volunteer Fire Departments.  (Fire & Rescue)

 

 

gg.            Resolution to endorse acceptance and utilization of ADECA grant funds by The ARC of Madison County, Inc.  (Moon)

 

 

hh.            Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a real estate purchase agreement between the City of Huntsville and Huntsville-Madison County Mental Health Board, Inc.(Planning)

 

 

ii.            Ordinance to amend Budget Ordinance No. 02-721, adopted and approved on September 26, 2002 within the Annual Capital Improvement Fund by increasing other revenues (federal grant) by $3.9 million and increase purchase of property by $3.9 million. (Finance)

 

16.    LEGAL DEPARTMENT ITEMS/TRANSACTIONS.

 

a.            Vacation of Easements

 

1.            Ordinance to vacate 15-foot utility and drainage easement, Lot 2, Carlton Cove, Plat Book 42, Page 48.  (Boulevard South).

 

 

2.            Ordinance to vacate 15-foot utility and drainage easement, Lot 3-B, Office Park South, Plat Book 42, Page 95.  (Boulevard South).

 

 

3.            Ordinance to vacate area of encroachment of garage over east (rear) 20-foot utility and drainage easement, Lot 5, Block 6, Willowbrook Subdivision, Sixth Addition, Plat Book 5, Page 22.  (Tea Garden Road).

 

 

4.            Ordinance to vacate 5-foot utility and drainage easement along west property line, Lot 32, Block 18, Greenwyche Village, 11th Addition, Plat Book 6, Page 30.  (Toney Court).

 

 

b.            Vacation of rights-of-way

 

            None

 

c.         Deeds for acceptance

 

MASTIN LAKE ROAD PROJECT

PROJECT NO. 65-99-RD05

 

1.         Parcel No. 32                         H. Carey Walker, III, a single man,

                                                                        Winston C. Walker, a married man,

                                                                        H. Carey Walker III and Jane R. Troupe,

                                                                        As personal representatives of the Estate of

                                                                        H. Carey Walker, Jr. deceased; and

                                                                        Robert H. Walker, a married man,

                                                                        Individually and as Trustee of the

                                                                        Walter Y. Walker, Jr. Trust dated

                                                                        December 23, 1992

Acquired 04/16/03

 

CHATEAU DRIVE SIDEWALK

PROJECT NO. N/A

 

2.         Parcel No. 1 Only                              WFP, LLC  an Alabama limited

                                                                        Liability company

                                                                        Acquired 04/18/03

 

HIGHWAY 72 WEST SANITARY SEWER PROJECT

BRELAND PROPERTY

 

3.          Tract No. 2                                      Louis W. Breland, a married man

                                                                        Acquired 04/09/03

                                                           

4.         Tract No. 3                                       Safe Mini Storage County Line, LLC,

                                                                        A limited liability company

                                                                        Acquired 04/09/03

 

HIGHWAY 72 WEST SANITARY SEWER PROJECT

ROMINE PROPERTY

 

5.         N/A                                                      Floyd D. Romine and wife,

                                                                        Juanita K. Romine

                                                                        Acquired 03/18/03

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

HIGHWAY 72 WATER LINE EXTENSION

PROJECT NO. N/A

 

6.         N/A                                                      Thomas Brown and wife,

                                                                        Joann Brown

                                                                        Acquired 04/07/03

 

CASTLE DRIVE/SLAUGHTER ROAD

SEWER IMPROVEMENTS

 

7.         Tract No. 1                                      Wiz Kids, LLC, a limited

                                                                        Liability company

                                                                       Acquired 04/01/03

 

8.         Tract No. 1-A                                               Jeff Benton, a married man, and

                                                                        John Wisda, a single man

                                                                        Acquired 04/01/03

 

9.         Tract No. 2, 3, & 4                           Davis & Campbell, LLC, a limited

                                                                        Liability company

                                                                        Acquired 04/02/03

 

10.       Tract No. 5                                       Jeanell Warren-Van Pelt, a single woman,

                                                                        And Mike Warren, a single man

                                                                        Acquired 04/04/03

 

11.       Tract No. 6                                       Thomas F. Underwood and wife,

                                                                        Regina M. Underwood

                                                                        Acquired 04/02/03

 

SPACEGATE SEWER IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT

PROJECT NO. 65-03-SS12

 

12.       Parcel No. 13                         The Huntsville City Board of Education,

                                                                        A political subdivision of the State of

                                                                        Alabama

Acquired 03/21/03

 

 

 

 

 

UNIVERSITY DRIVE PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE

PROJECT NO. 65-02-BR01

 

13.       Parcel No. 2                                       Amerco Real Estate Company

                                                                        Of Alabama, Inc., and the Madison County,

                                                                        Alabama Tax Collector

                                                                        Acquired 11/27/02

 

MASTIN LAKE ROAD IMPROVEMENTS

PROJECT NO. 65-99-RD05

 

14.       Parcel No. 28                         Gary W. Davis, Mary V. Davis,

                                                                        Regions Bank, Amsouth Bank, and      

                                                                        The Madison County, Alabama

                                                                        Tax Collector

                                                                        Acquired 03/25/03

 

WESTMORELAND AVENUE

ST. MARK'S EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH

 

15.       U & D Easement                              St. Mark's Evangelical Lutheran Church,

                                                                        An Alabama corporation

                                                                        Acquired 03/20/03

 

16.       Utility Easement                              St. Mark's Evangelical Lutheran Church,

                                                                        An Alabama corporation

                                                                        Acquired 03/20/03

 

RANDOLPH ROAD RE-ALIGNMENT

PROJECT NO. 65-01-TI06

 

17.       Parcel No. 3                                       Charles Matthew Fuchtman and

                                                                        The Madison County, Alabama

                                                                        Tax Collector

                                                                        Acquired 11/27/02

 

JOHNSON ROAD PUBLIC WORKS EXPANSION

PROJECT NO. 65-02-SP05

 

18.       Parcel No. 5                                       Charles W. McDonald and wife,

                                                                        Mary N. McDonald

                                                                        Acquired 03/08/02

 

 

 

 

 

PUBLIC SAFETY COMPLEX

FIBER STREET PROPERTY

 

19.       N/A                                                      Ben R. Stevens, a married man

                                                                        Acquired 12/13/02

 

JOHNSON ROAD PUBLIC WORKS EXPANSION

PROJECT NO. 65-02-SP02

 

20.       Parcel No. 1                                       Service Steel, Inc., a corporation and

                                                                        The Madison County, Alabama

                                                                        Tax Collector

                                                                        Acquired 04/11/02

 

ALDRIDGE CREEK CHANNEL IMPROVEMENTS PHASE 2

PROJECT NO. 65-03-DR04

 

21.       Parcel No. 1                                       John Michael Bennett and wife,

                                                                        Ellen Cheuvront Bennett

                                                                        Acquired 01/14/03

 

22.       Parcel No. 7                                       Linda B. Gray, a single woman

                                                                        Acquired 05/05/03

 

 

 

d.            Routine bond satisfactions

 

 

e.         Liquor bond mortgages

 

 

17.       NON-ROSTER COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC.

 

 

18.       ADJOURN.