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August 13, 2026 ·5:30 PM Final

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  1. 1 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ▶ jump to 0:29
  2. 2 CALL TO ORDER ▶ jump to 1:42
  3. 1. INVOCATION ▶ jump to 2:14
  4. 4 Offered by: Huntsville Alabama Public Safety Chaplains ▶ jump to 2:18
  5. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ▶ jump to 2:52
  6. 6 Led by: Councilmember David Little ▶ jump to 2:55
  7. 3. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA approved ▶ jump to 3:13
  8. 4. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING(S) ▶ jump to 3:24
  9. a. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council held on July 23, 2026. (Minutes Received) 2026-800 approved ▶ jump to 3:25
  10. 5. MAYOR: SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS
  11. 6. COUNCIL: SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS AND RESOLUTIONS ▶ jump to 3:42
  12. 12 Special Recognitions
  13. 13 Resolutions for Approval and Presentation ▶ jump to 3:45
  14. a. Resolution honoring Toni Terrell for excellence in broadcasting and community service. Resolution No. 26-669 2026-801 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 3:54
  15. b. Resolution honoring Huntsville’s immigrant community. Resolution No. 26-670 2026-867 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 9:46
  16. c. Resolution honoring Colonel Erin Eike for her leadership and service to Redstone Arsenal and the Huntsville community. Resolution No. 26-671 2026-802 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 19:59
  17. d. Resolution honoring the Low Profile Car Club for its commitment to community and service. Resolution No. 26-672 2026-868 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 26:46
  18. 18 Resolutions for Approval Only
  19. 7. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND PRESENTATIONS ▶ jump to 31:51
  20. a. Presentation on the Paracycling World Championships. 2026-803 ▶ jump to 31:53
  21. 8. MATTERS WITH OUTSIDE LEGAL REPRESENTATIVE ▶ jump to 42:44
  22. a. Council decision on Personnel Hearing for Calvin Hadden (Huntsville Fire Department) held on 07/31/2026. 2026-804 approved Pass ▶ jump to 43:07
  23. 8. MATTERS WITH OUTSIDE LEGAL REPRESENTATIVE ▶ jump to 42:46
  24. 9. PUBLIC HEARINGS TO BE HELD
  25. 10. PUBLIC HEARINGS TO BE SET ▶ jump to 48:42
  26. a. Resolution to set a Public Hearing on the proposed creation of a tax increment financing district, tentatively named “TIF D8,” pursuant to Ala. Code Sec. 11-99-1, et seq. (Set for September 10, 2026, Regular Council Meeting) Resolution No. 26-673 2026-805 public hearing set Pass ▶ jump to 49:07
  27. b. Resolution to declare a public nuisance located at 4704 Cavett Dr. NW, Huntsville, AL; and to set the date for when objections will be heard. (Set for August 27, 2026, Regular Council Meeting) Resolution No. 26-674 2026-806 public hearing set Pass ▶ jump to 49:38
  28. c. Resolution to set a Public Hearing for Shashoepatcasso Jennings, d/b/a Jennings Local Transport, for the operation of three (3) taxis. (Set for August 27, 2026, Regular Council Meeting) Resolution No. 26-675 2026-807 public hearing set Pass ▶ jump to 50:00
  29. d. Resolution to set a Public Hearing on the zoning of 2.62 acres of land lying on the north side of Old Monrovia Rd. and east of Wayne Rd. to Highway Business C-4 District; and the introduction of an Ordinance pertaining to the same. (Set for September 24, 2026, Regular Council Meeting) Resolution No. 26-676 Ordinance No. 26-677 2026-808 public hearing set Pass ▶ jump to 50:20
  30. e. Resolution to set a Public Hearing on amending a plat restriction to remove the restriction requiring compliance with the front and rear yard setback requirements of the Residence 1-B District of the Zoning Ordinance as established on the Zoning Plat of “The Cove at Green Mountain”, as recorded in Plat Book 2024, Pages 100-101 of the Probate Records of Madison County, Alabama; and the introduction of an Ordinance pertaining to the same. (Set for September 24, 2026, Regular Council Meeting) Resolution No. 26-678 Ordinance No. 26-679 2026-809 public hearing set Pass ▶ jump to 50:59
  31. 11. AGENDA RELATED PUBLIC COMMENTS ▶ jump to 51:06
  32. 12. MAYOR COMMENTS ▶ jump to 59:37
  33. 13. COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
  34. 33 Councilmember John Meredith ▶ jump to 62:04
  35. 34 Councilmember Michelle Watkins ▶ jump to 63:49
  36. 35 Councilmember Bill Kling ▶ jump to 67:08
  37. 36 Councilmember David Little ▶ jump to 71:47
  38. 37 Councilmember Jennie Robinson
  39. 14. FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT ▶ jump to 73:00
  40. a. Resolution authorizing expenditures for payment. Resolution No. 26-680 2026-810 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 73:07
  41. b. Ordinance approving appropriations, goods, or services for District 2 Council Improvement Funds. Ordinance No. 26-681 2026-811 approved ordinance Pass ▶ jump to 73:29
  42. c. Ordinance approving appropriations, goods, or services for District 5 Council Improvement Funds. Ordinance No. 26-682 2026-812 approved ordinance Pass ▶ jump to 74:02
  43. 15. BOARD APPOINTMENTS TO BE VOTED ON ▶ jump to 75:25
  44. a. Resolution to reappoint David Nast to the Museum Board of the City of Huntsville to his current seat for a six (6) year term to expire August 13, 2032. (Nominated on July 9, 2026, Regular Council Meeting) (Postponed on July 23, 2026, Regular Council Meeting) Resolution No. 26-581 2026-751 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 75:45
  45. b. Resolution to reappoint Joyce Griffin to the Museum Board of the City of Huntsville to her current seat for a six (6) year term to expire August 13, 2032. (Nominated on July 9, 2026, Regular Council Meeting) (Postponed on July 23, 2026, Regular Council Meeting) Resolution No. 26-582 2026-752 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 76:18
  46. c. Resolution to reappoint Steve Thornton to the Von Braun Center Board of Control to his current seat for a four (4) year term to expire August 27, 2030. (Nominated on July 23, 2026, Regular Council Meeting) Resolution No. 26-625 2026-813 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 76:45
  47. d. Resolution to reappoint Lynn Troy to the Von Braun Center Board of Control to her current seat for a four (4) year term to expire August 27, 2030. (Nominated on July 23, 2026, Regular Council Meeting) Resolution No. 26-626 2026-814 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 77:10
  48. e. Resolution to appoint Vicki Guerrieri to the Housing Board of Adjustments and Appeals to the seat previously held by Robert Jones for a five (5) year term to expire August 22, 2031. (Nominated on July 23, 2026, Regular Council Meeting) Resolution No. 26-627 2026-815 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 77:28
  49. f. Resolution to appoint Zachary Hester to the Human Relations Commission, Place 2, due to the resignation of Traci Harris, for the remainder of a four (4) year term to expire September 30, 2027. (Nominated on July 23, 2026, Regular Council Meeting) Resolution No. 26-628 2026-816 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 77:57
  50. g. Resolution to appoint Emily Rogers to the EarlyWorks Museums Board, Place 3, to the seat previously held by Joanna White for a three (3) year term to expire June 26, 2029. (Nominated on July 23, 2026, Regular Council Meeting) Resolution No. 26-666 2026-817 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 78:13
  51. h. Resolution to appoint Joanna White to the EarlyWorks Museums Board, Place 8, due to the resignation of Joshua McCoy for the remainder of a three (3) year term to expire June 26, 2028. (Nominated on July 23, 2026, Regular Council Meeting) Resolution No. 26-667 2026-818 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 78:34
  52. 16. BOARD APPOINTMENT NOMINATIONS ▶ jump to 78:41
  53. a. Nomination to reappoint Thornton Stanley Jr. to the Board of Examinations and Appeals for Construction Industries, Place 8 (his current seat), for a three (3) year term to expire September 21, 2029. Resolution No. 26-683 2026-819 referred ▶ jump to 78:48
  54. b. Nomination to reappoint Dennis Dean to the Board of Examinations and Appeals for Construction Industries, Place 2 (his current seat), for a three (3) year term to expire September 21, 2029. Resolution No. 26-684 2026-820 referred ▶ jump to 79:00
  55. c. Nomination to reappoint Heather Bender to the Animal Services Advisory Committee, Place 2, (her current seat), for a three (3) year term to expire September 8, 2029. Resolution No. 26-685 2026-821 referred ▶ jump to 79:12
  56. d. Nomination to reappoint Collin Keller to the Animal Services Advisory Committee, Place 5, (his current seat), for a three (3) year term to expire September 8, 2029. Resolution No. 26-686 2026-822 referred ▶ jump to 79:22
  57. e. Nomination to reappoint Christopher Jason Smith to the Board of Examinations and Appeals for Construction Industries, Place 16 (his current seat), for a three (3) year term to expire September 21, 2029. Resolution No. 26-687 2026-823 referred ▶ jump to 79:33
  58. f. Nomination to appoint Joshua Pennington to the Huntsville Police Citizens Advisory Council, place 13, due to the resignation of Brian Webb for the remainder of a vacant four year term to expire August 1, 2027. Resolution No. 26-688 2026-824 referred ▶ jump to 79:44
  59. g. Nomination to appoint Larry Durham to the Board of Examinations and Appeals for Construction Industries, Place 7, to the seat previously held by Russ Grimes for a three (3) year term to expire September 21, 2029. Resolution No. 26-725 2026-869 referred ▶ jump to 79:57
  60. 17. HUNTSVILLE UTILITIES ITEMS ▶ jump to 80:55
  61. 18. LEGAL DEPARTMENT ITEMS/TRANSACTIONS ▶ jump to 80:50
  62. 61 Vacation of Easements ▶ jump to 83:57
  63. a. Ordinance authorizing the vacation of Utility and Drainage Easements between Lots 54 and 55, 55 and 56, 56 and 57, and 57 and 58, Oak Bluff Subdivision, South Bluff Trail SE. (Paull/Trousdale) Ordinance No. 26-689 2026-825 approved ordinance Pass ▶ jump to 84:15
  64. 18. LEGAL DEPARTMENT ITEMS/TRANSACTIONS ▶ jump to 83:55
  65. b. Ordinance authorizing the vacation of a 15-foot Utility and Drainage Easement, Lot 1A, Block 1, Lendon Subdivision, 40 Dewitt Drive. (Noland) Ordinance No. 26-690 2026-826 approved ordinance Pass ▶ jump to 84:34
  66. c. Ordinance authorizing the vacation of a portion of a 5-foot Utility and Drainage Easement, Lot 1, Huber’s Corner Subdivision, 715 Adams Street. Ordinance No. 26-691 2026-827 approved ordinance Pass ▶ jump to 84:49
  67. d. Ordinance authorizing the vacation of a Utility and Drainage Easement between Lots 34 and 35, Watson Grande Preserve Phase 6 at McMullen Cove. (McGough) Ordinance No. 26-692 2026-828 approved ordinance Pass ▶ jump to 85:03
  68. e. Ordinance authorizing the vacation of Utility and Drainage Easements for Lots 8, 9, 10 and 15, in The Commons at Trailhead Subdivision, Old Gurley Road. Ordinance No. 26-693 2026-829 approved ordinance Pass ▶ jump to 85:21
  69. 67 Vacation of Rights-of-Way
  70. 68 Deeds of Acceptance
  71. 19. UNFINISHED BUSINESS ITEMS FOR ACTION ▶ jump to 85:24
  72. a. Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 89-79, Classification and Salary Plan Ordinance. (Introduced on July 23, 2026, Regular Council Meeting) Ordinance No. 26-660 2026-830 approved ordinance Pass ▶ jump to 85:37
  73. b. Ordinance to amend the Budget Ordinance No. 25-744 to modify the authorized strength of the departments. (Introduced on July 23, 2026, Regular Council Meeting) Ordinance No. 26-661 2026-831 approved ordinance Pass ▶ jump to 85:56
  74. c. Ordinance annexing 1.14 acres of land lying on the north of Countess Rd. and west of Jacque Jim Drive. (Introduced on July 23, 2026, Regular Council Meeting) Ordinance No. 26-662 2026-832 approved ordinance Pass ▶ jump to 86:14
  75. d. Ordinance annexing 3.07 acres of land lying on the west of Dupree Worthey Rd., and north and south of US Hwy 72 W. (Introduced on July 23, 2026, Regular Council Meeting) Ordinance No. 26-663 2026-833 approved ordinance Pass ▶ jump to 86:35
  76. e. Ordinance annexing 536.68 acres of land lying on the east of US Hwy 72 E, and north and south of Little Cove Rd. (Introduced on July 23, 2026, Regular Council Meeting) Ordinance No. 26-664 2026-834 approved ordinance Pass ▶ jump to 87:32
  77. f. Ordinance to declare property as surplus and authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Purchase Agreement between the City of Huntsville and API Huntsville, LLC, in connection with the North Huntsville Target Shopping Center. (Introduced on July 23, 2026, Regular Council Meeting) Ordinance No. 26-665 2026-835 approved ordinance Pass ▶ jump to 91:24
  78. 20. NEW BUSINESS ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION OR ACTION ▶ jump to 93:09
  79. a. Resolution authorizing travel expenses. Resolution No. 26-694 2026-836 approved Pass
  80. b. Resolution authorizing the acceptance of donations. Resolution No. 26-695 2026-837 approved Pass
  81. c. Ordinance amending Budget Ordinance No. 25-744, by changing appropriate funding for various departments and funds. Ordinance No. 26-696 2026-838 approved ordinance Pass ▶ jump to 94:58
  82. d. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into agreements with the low bidders meeting specifications as outlined in the attached Summary of Bids for Acceptance. Resolution No. 26-697 2026-839 approved Pass
  83. e. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Stilwell Construction, Inc., for the Von Braun Center Playhouse Theater Seating Renovations project. Resolution No. 26-698 2026-840 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 96:22
  84. f. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute Change Order No. 1 to the Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Wallace Construction for the Von Braun Center South Hall & Playhouse Restrooms Renovations project awarded pursuant to Resolution No. 25-889. Resolution No. 26-699 2026-841 approved Pass
  85. g. Resolution authorizing the President or President Pro Tem of the City Council to make written or other submissions, as required, give notices or notifications, and represent the Council in meetings, as required by Ala. Code Sec. 11-99-1, et seq., with respect to consideration of tentatively named “TIF D8” on behalf of the City Council of the City of Huntsville. Resolution No. 26-700 2026-842 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 97:32
  86. h. Resolution authorizing the City of Huntsville Department of Urban Development to prepare a Project Plan for the development of a proposed tax increment financing district, tentatively named “TIF D8,” which district encompasses approximately 9,054.82 acres, more or less, in accordance with Ala. Code Sec. 11-99-1. Et. Seq. Resolution No. 26-701 2026-843 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 102:35
  87. i. Resolution for the Mayor to appoint William Lee Holland to the Research Park Board. Resolution No. 26-702 2026-844 approved Pass
  88. j. Resolution for the Mayor to appoint Jeff Gronberg to the City of Huntsville Federal Building Authority Board. Resolution No. 26-703 2026-845 approved Pass
  89. k. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Memorandum of Agreement between the City of Huntsville and the American Red Cross of Alabama and Mississippi Region. Resolution No. 26-704 2026-846 approved Pass
  90. l. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Contract between the City of Huntsville and the low bidder, Rogers Group, Inc., for Intersection Improvements South of Drake Avenue along US Highway 231, Project No. 71-25-SP21. Resolution No. 26-705 2026-847 approved Pass
  91. m. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement between the City of Huntsville and AECOM Technical Services, Inc., for Engineering Design Services for Hobbs Island Road Bridge Replacement over Aldridge Creek, Project No. 71-26-BR02. Resolution No. 26-706 2026-848 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 104:03
  92. n. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Construction Services Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Pettus Plumbing & Piping, LLC., for the MJPSC Controls and Equipment Phases 1 & 2. Resolution No. 26-707 2026-849 approved Pass
  93. o. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Construction Services Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Thrash Commercial Contractors, INC., for the Public Parking Improvements for the Orion Amphitheater. Resolution No. 26-708 2026-850 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 105:24
  94. p. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Visionary Integration Professionals, LLC., for software to improve cross-department coordination for zoning, permitting, inspections, and other functions. Resolution No. 26-709 2026-851 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 107:23
  95. q. Resolution authorizing the City Clerk to invoke Citizens Tri-County Bank Letter of Credit No. 4183016354 for Silo Hill Phase 4 at McMullen Cove Subdivision. Resolution No. 26-710 2026-852 approved Pass
  96. r. Resolution authorizing the City Clerk to invoke Servis 1st Bank Letter of Credit No. 13780 for Hawks Ridge Estates Subdivision. Resolution No. 26-711 2026-853 approved Pass
  97. s. Resolution authorizing the City Clerk to invoke SouthState Bank Letter of Credit No. 25084 for Grove at Town Madison Subdivision. Resolution No. 26-712 2026-854 approved Pass
  98. t. Resolution authorizing the City Attorney to seek a forfeiture of the surety bond issued by Western Surety Company. Resolution No. 26-713 2026-855 approved Pass
  99. u. Resolution to authorize the Mayor, on behalf of the City of Huntsville, to apply for a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency FY 2027-2028 Air Programs Grant in an amount up to $300,000. Resolution No. 26-714 2026-856 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 113:57
  100. v. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute Modification No. 2 to the Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Skyfire AI, Inc. Resolution No. 26-715 2026-857 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 114:57
  101. w. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement between the City of Huntsville and UES Professional Solutions 18, LLC, for Environmental Site Assessment Services for Urban Development, Project No. 71-26-SP53. Resolution No. 26-716 2026-858 approved Pass
  102. x. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute Modification No. 1 to the Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Mullins, LLC, for Preliminary Engineering Services for TIF 8 District Road Improvements, Project No. 71-26-SP32. Resolution No. 26-717 2026-859 approved Pass
  103. y. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Project Development Agreement between the City of Huntsville and WONDERLAND AL, LLC, for a new Mixed-Use Development at Graham Farms. Resolution No. 26-718 2026-860 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 123:30
  104. z. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Garver, L.L.C., for Engineering and Construction Observation Services for WPC Sanitary Sewer Rehab Construction Observation Services 2026-Contract 2, Project No. 71-26-SP51. Resolution No. 26-719 2026-861 approved Pass
  105. aa. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Garver, L.L.C. for 2026-2027 WPC On-Call Surveying Services, Project No. 71-26-SP50. Resolution No. 26-720 2026-862 approved Pass
  106. ab. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Special Employee Agreement renewal between the City of Huntsville and Karen Monks as a Digital Media Specialist. Resolution No. 26-721 2026-863 approved Pass
  107. ac. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Special Employee Agreement renewal between the City of Huntsville and Dr. Lawana Adcock-Downey as a Special Employee. Resolution No. 26-722 2026-864 approved Pass
  108. ad. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Special Employee Agreement renewal between the City of Huntsville and Carol English as a Special Employee. Resolution No. 26-723 2026-865 approved Pass
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  110. 21. NEW BUSINESS ITEMS FOR INTRODUCTION ▶ jump to 136:22
  111. a. Introduction of an Ordinance to declare certain real property located at the intersection of Moores Mill Road and Vintage Drive as surplus and authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Purchase and Sale Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Oppidan, Incorporated. Ordinance No. 26-724 2026-866 introduced
  112. 22. SECOND ROSTER PUBLIC COMMENTS ▶ jump to 136:53
  113. 23. ADJOURNMENT
  114. 112 Agenda Disclaimer
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