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July 9, 2026 ·5:30 PM Final

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  1. 1 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ▶ jump to 0:17
  2. 2 CALL TO ORDER ▶ jump to 1:13
  3. 1. INVOCATION ▶ jump to 1:57
  4. 4 Offered by: Huntsville Alabama Public Safety Chaplains ▶ jump to 1:59
  5. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ▶ jump to 2:53
  6. 6 Led by: Councilmember Michelle Watkins
  7. 3. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA approved Pass ▶ jump to 4:03
  8. 4. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING(S) ▶ jump to 4:17
  9. a. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council held on June 25, 2026. (Minutes Received) 2026-682 approved ▶ jump to 4:18
  10. 5. MAYOR: SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS ▶ jump to 4:30
  11. a. Presentation recognizing the Huntsville Salutes America’s 250th Committee and its partners for their outstanding work in organizing a year-long celebration of the nation’s founding. 2026-736 ▶ jump to 4:32
  12. 6. COUNCIL: SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS AND RESOLUTIONS ▶ jump to 17:46
  13. 13 Special Recognitions
  14. 6. COUNCIL: SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS AND RESOLUTIONS ▶ jump to 17:49
  15. 14 Resolutions for Approval and Presentation ▶ jump to 17:53
  16. a. Resolution honoring the exceptional life and legacy of Craig Sumner, a beloved member of the Huntsville community. Resolution No. 26-568 2026-683 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 18:08
  17. b. Resolution honoring the North Alabama Railroad Museum on the occasion of its 60th Anniversary. Resolution No. 26-569 2026-684 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 23:13
  18. c. Resolution recognizing Louise Garman’s 106th birthday and celebrating her extraordinary life of civil service, accomplishment, and adventure. Resolution No. 26-570 2026-685 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 28:31
  19. 18 Resolutions for Approval Only
  20. 7. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND PRESENTATIONS ▶ jump to 37:21
  21. a. Annual report from the Huntsville Police Citizens Advisory Council (HPCAC). 2026-681 ▶ jump to 37:28
  22. 8. MATTERS WITH OUTSIDE LEGAL REPRESENTATIVE
  23. 9. PUBLIC HEARINGS TO BE HELD ▶ jump to 47:34
  24. a. Public Hearing in order to hear, consider, and act upon all objections or protests, if any, for removal of a public nuisance at 6026 Lincoya Dr. NW, Huntsville, AL; and consideration of Resolution ordering abatement of a nuisance located at the same property. (Set on June 25, 2026, Regular Council Meeting) Resolution No. 26-571 2026-686
  25. b. Public Hearing on authorizing the demolition of an unsafe building constituting a public nuisance located at 3208 Tenth Ave. SW, Huntsville, AL; and consideration of a Resolution pertaining to the same. Resolution No. 26-572 2026-687
  26. 9. PUBLIC HEARINGS TO BE HELD ▶ jump to 47:38
  27. 25 page break
  28. 10. PUBLIC HEARINGS TO BE SET ▶ jump to 53:56
  29. a. Public Hearing in order to hear, consider, and act upon all objections or protests, if any, for removal of a public nuisance at 6026 Lincoya Dr. NW, Huntsville, AL; and consideration of Resolution ordering abatement of a nuisance located at the same property. (Set on June 25, 2026, Regular Council Meeting) Resolution No. 26-571 2026-686 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 51:06
  30. a. Resolution to declare a public nuisance located at 2117 Ridgeway St. SW, Huntsville, AL; and to set the date for when objections will be heard. (Set for July 23, 2026, Regular Council Meeting) Resolution No. 26-573 2026-688
  31. b. Resolution to set a public hearing on the zoning of 24.67 acres of land lying on the north side of University Drive and east of Providence Main St. to Highway Business C-4 District; and the introduction of an Ordinance pertaining to the same. (Set for August 27, 2026, Regular Council Meeting) Resolution No. 26-574 Ordinance No. 26-575 2026-689
  32. b. Public Hearing on authorizing the demolition of an unsafe building constituting a public nuisance located at 3208 Tenth Ave. SW, Huntsville, AL; and consideration of a Resolution pertaining to the same. Resolution No. 26-572 2026-687 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 53:41
  33. c. Resolution to set a public hearing on the zoning of 1.98 acres of land lying on the north side of Capshaw Rd. and west of Wall Triana Hwy to Neighborhood Business C-1 District; and the introduction of an Ordinance pertaining to the same. (Set for August 27, 2026, Regular Council Meeting) Resolution No. 26-576 Ordinance No. 26-577 2026-690
  34. 11. AGENDA RELATED PUBLIC COMMENTS ▶ jump to 55:08
  35. 12. MAYOR COMMENTS ▶ jump to 55:27
  36. 10. PUBLIC HEARINGS TO BE SET ▶ jump to 54:01
  37. 13. COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS ▶ jump to 55:19
  38. a. Resolution to declare a public nuisance located at 2117 Ridgeway St. SW, Huntsville, AL; and to set the date for when objections will be heard. (Set for July 23, 2026, Regular Council Meeting) Resolution No. 26-573 2026-688 ▶ jump to 54:04
  39. 33 Councilmember Bill Kling ▶ jump to 56:40
  40. 34 Councilmember David Little ▶ jump to 58:26
  41. a. Resolution to declare a public nuisance located at 2117 Ridgeway St. SW, Huntsville, AL; and to set the date for when objections will be heard. (Set for July 23, 2026, Regular Council Meeting) Resolution No. 26-573 2026-688 approve the Resolution to set the Public Hearing Pass ▶ jump to 54:20
  42. 35 Councilmember John Meredith ▶ jump to 58:40
  43. 36 Councilmember Michelle Watkins ▶ jump to 59:18
  44. b. Resolution to set a public hearing on the zoning of 24.67 acres of land lying on the north side of University Drive and east of Providence Main St. to Highway Business C-4 District; and the introduction of an Ordinance pertaining to the same. (Set for August 27, 2026, Regular Council Meeting) Resolution No. 26-574 Ordinance No. 26-575 2026-689 approve the Resolution to set the Public Hearing Pass ▶ jump to 54:43
  45. 37 Councilmember Jennie Robinson ▶ jump to 60:24
  46. 14. FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT ▶ jump to 61:34
  47. c. Resolution to set a public hearing on the zoning of 1.98 acres of land lying on the north side of Capshaw Rd. and west of Wall Triana Hwy to Neighborhood Business C-1 District; and the introduction of an Ordinance pertaining to the same. (Set for August 27, 2026, Regular Council Meeting) Resolution No. 26-576 Ordinance No. 26-577 2026-690 approve the Resolution to set the Public Hearing Pass ▶ jump to 55:01
  48. a. Resolution authorizing expenditures for payment. Resolution No. 26-578 2026-691 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 61:52
  49. b. Ordinance approving appropriations, goods, or services for District 1 Council Improvement Funds. Ordinance No. 26-579 2026-692 approved ordinance Pass ▶ jump to 62:33
  50. c. Ordinance approving appropriations, goods, or services for District 3 Council Improvement Funds Ordinance No. 26-580 2026-693 approved ordinance Pass ▶ jump to 63:17
  51. 13. COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS ▶ jump to 56:38
  52. 15. BOARD APPOINTMENTS TO BE VOTED ON
  53. 16. BOARD APPOINTMENT NOMINATIONS ▶ jump to 64:17
  54. 13. COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS ▶ jump to 56:39
  55. a. Nomination 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. Resolution No. 26-581 2026-694 referred ▶ jump to 64:25
  56. b. Nomination 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. Resolution No. 26-582 2026-695 referred ▶ jump to 64:35
  57. c. Nomination to reappoint Mark Harbarger to the Huntsville Downtown Redevelopment Authority, Group C, (his current seat), for a six (6) year term to expire July 26, 2032. Resolution No. 26-583 2026-696 referred ▶ jump to 64:46
  58. d. Nomination to reappoint John Burbach to the Huntsville Downtown Redevelopment Authority, Group C, (his current seat), for a six (6) year term to expire July 26, 2032. Resolution No. 26-584 2026-697 referred ▶ jump to 64:57
  59. e. Nomination to appoint Sharon Boclair to the Huntsville Downtown Redevelopment Authority, Group C, to the seat previously held by Joseph Clark for a six (6) year term to expire July 26, 2032. Resolution No. 26-585 2026-698 referred ▶ jump to 65:08
  60. 17. HUNTSVILLE UTILITIES ITEMS
  61. 18. LEGAL DEPARTMENT ITEMS/TRANSACTIONS
  62. 51 Vacation of Easements
  63. 52 Vacation of Rights-of-Way
  64. 53 Deeds of Acceptance
  65. 19. UNFINISHED BUSINESS ITEMS FOR ACTION ▶ jump to 65:44
  66. a. Ordinance to amend Chapter 15 (License and Taxes), Article III (Sales, Use, Rental, and Lodging Tax), Division 5 (Lodging Tax), Section 15, of the Code of Ordinances for the City of Huntsville regarding License Fees. (Introduced on May 28, 2026, Regular Council Meeting) (Postponed June 11 and June 25, 2026, Regular Council Meetings) Ordinance No. 26-484 2026-599 approved ordinance Pass ▶ jump to 66:07
  67. b. Ordinance amending Chapter 2 (Administration), Article IV (Financial Policies), Division 1 (Generally) of Ordinance 96-864 to add Section 2-160, thereby establishing a formal vendor gratuity policy to provide clear guidance for the authorization and disbursement of gratuity payments related to the provision of goods and/or services. (Introduced on June 25, 2026, Regular Council Meeting) Ordinance No. 26-561 2026-699 approved as amended Pass ▶ jump to 67:21
  68. c. Ordinance declaring certain equipment surplus and to be sold at public auction. (Introduced on June 25, 2026, Regular Council Meeting) Ordinance No. 26-562 2026-700 approved ordinance Pass ▶ jump to 69:48
  69. d. Ordinance declaring certain property surplus and to be disposed of per Agreement with Managed Asset Recycling Solutions, LLC. (Introduced on June 25, 2026, Regular Council Meeting) Ordinance No. 26-563 2026-701 approved ordinance Pass ▶ jump to 70:03
  70. e. Ordinance amending Chapter 2 (Administration), Article VIII (Boards, Commissions, Committees, and Authorities), Division 8 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Huntsville, Alabama to make changes to the City Tree Commission. (Introduced on June 25, 2026, Regular Council Meeting) Ordinance No. 26-564 2026-702 approved ordinance Pass ▶ jump to 70:22
  71. f. Ordinance amending Chapter 27 (Vegetation), Article II (Trees) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Huntsville, Alabama. (Introduced on June 25, 2026, Regular Council Meeting) Ordinance No. 26-565 2026-703 approved ordinance Pass ▶ jump to 70:50
  72. g. Ordinance annexing 2.62 acres of land lying on the north side of Old Monrovia Rd and east of Wayne Rd. (Introduced on June 25, 2026, Regular Council Meeting) Ordinance No. 26-566 2026-704 approved ordinance Pass ▶ jump to 71:15
  73. 20. NEW BUSINESS ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION OR ACTION approved the Consent Agenda Pass ▶ jump to 73:05
  74. a. Resolution authorizing travel expenses. Resolution No. 26-586 2026-705 approved Pass
  75. b. Resolution authorizing the acceptance of donations. Resolution No. 26-587 2026-706 approved Pass
  76. c. Ordinance amending Budget Ordinance No. 25-744, by changing appropriate funding for various departments and funds. Ordinance No. 26-588 2026-707 approved Pass
  77. 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. 26-589 2026-708 approved Pass
  78. e. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into the Contract Assignment Agreement to assign the Electrical Items contract held by Scott Lighting Supply Company, Inc., to Redstone Electric Supply Company, LLC. Resolution No. 26-590 2026-709 approved Pass
  79. f. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Contract Assignment Agreement between the City of Huntsville, PJH Cleaning, Inc., d/b/a Alabama Cleaning Services, and CCS Facility Services - Alabama, Inc., to assign the Janitorial Services - Administrative Buildings and Janitorial Services - Parks & Recreation Facilities contracts held by PJH Cleaning, Inc., d/b/a Alabama Cleaning Services, to CCS Facility Services - Alabama, Inc. Resolution No. 26-591 2026-710 approved Pass
  80. b. Ordinance amending Chapter 2 (Administration), Article IV (Financial Policies), Division 1 (Generally) of Ordinance 96-864 to add Section 2-160, thereby establishing a formal vendor gratuity policy to provide clear guidance for the authorization and disbursement of gratuity payments related to the provision of goods and/or services. (Introduced on June 25, 2026, Regular Council Meeting) Ordinance No. 26-561 2026-699 amended Pass ▶ jump to 68:56
  81. g. Resolution to name, create and establish Tax Increment Financing District (“TIFD 9”) and to adopt the Project Plan for “TIFD 9.” Resolution No. 26-592 2026-711 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 73:34
  82. h. Resolution to declare Ryan Renaud to be elected to Board of Education, District 4, of the City of Huntsville due to Single Candidacy pursuant Code of Ala. 1975, Section 11-46-26. Resolution No. 26-593 2026-712 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 34:08
  83. i. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement between the City of Huntsville and CEW Advisors, Inc., to provide consultation services for the preparation of the 2025 Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER). Resolution No. 26-594 2026-713 approved Pass
  84. j. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute the “Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) Non-Competitive Grant Program Subgrant Award 2025-FIL-8.” Resolution No. 26-595 2026-714 approved Pass
  85. k. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute Change Order No. 3 to the Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Wiregrass Construction Company, Inc., for Huntsville Northern Bypass, Project No. 65-10-RD08 and ALDOT project No. CRSA-STPHV-PE10(917). Resolution No. 26-596 2026-715 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 82:00
  86. l. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement between the City of Huntsville and BARGE Design Solutions, Inc., for Old Big Cove Road Improvements, Phase II, Project No. 71-26-RD04. Resolution No. 26-597 2026-716 approved Pass
  87. m. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement between the City of Huntsville and GTEC, LLC, for Geotechnical Services for Ditto Landing Event Space Parking Lot, Project No. 71-26-SP36. Resolution No. 26-598 2026-717 approved Pass
  88. n. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Preliminary Engineering, Right-of-Way, Utility and Construction Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Alabama Department of Transportation for Slaughter Road at Madison Boulevard, Project No. 71-25-TI01 & ALDOT Project No. STPHV-4514(254), Supplemental Agreement #1. Resolution No. 26-599 2026-718 approved Pass
  89. o. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Engineering Services Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Schoel Engineering Company, Inc., for the Maple Hill Scatter Garden. Resolution No. 26-600 2026-719 approved Pass
  90. p. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Agreement between the City of Huntsville and ThisGen, Inc., for a trial subscription to their cloud-based solution for pre-hiring assessment of Fire and Police Communication Dispatchers. Resolution No. 26-601 2026-720 approved Pass
  91. q. Resolution authorizing the City Clerk to invoke Bank Independent Letter of Credit No. 30028736 for West Huntsville Addition Townhomes. Resolution No. 26-602 2026-721 approved Pass
  92. r. Resolution authorizing the City Clerk to invoke First National Bank Letter of Credit No. 535303800 for the Preserve at Inspiration Phase 3 Subdivision. Resolution No. 26-603 2026-722 approved Pass
  93. s. Resolution authorizing the City Clerk to invoke First National Bank Letter of Credit No. 589690700 for the Preserve at Inspiration Phase 3 Subdivision. Resolution No. 26-604 2026-723 approved Pass
  94. t. Resolution authorizing the City Clerk to invoke Servis 1st Bank Letter of Credit No. 33928 for Mountain Cove Subdivision. Resolution No. 26-605 2026-724 approved Pass
  95. u. Resolution authorizing the City Attorney to settle the workers’ compensation claim of Steven Argo. Resolution No. 26-606 2026-725 approved Pass
  96. v. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Services Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Alacourt.com. Resolution No. 26-607 2026-726 approved Pass
  97. w. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Facility Use Agreement between the City of Huntsville and the Rocket City Cigar and Whiskey Festival, LLC. Resolution No. 26-608 2026-727 approved Pass
  98. x. Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to execute Modification No. 1 to the Agreement between the City of Huntsville and AXON Enterprise, Inc. Resolution No. 26-609 2026-728 approved Pass
  99. y. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding regarding the NIBIN Enforcement Support System (NESS) between the Huntsville Police Department and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF). Resolution No. 26-610 2026-729 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 84:02
  100. z. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement between the City of Huntsville and UES Professional Solutions 18, LLC, for Professional Engineering Services, Project No. 71-26-SP48. Resolution No. 26-611 2026-730 approved Pass
  101. aa. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Project Development Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Rochford Land Innovations, LLC. Resolution No. 26-612 2026-731 approved Pass
  102. ab. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Special Employee Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Eric Geater. Resolution No. 26-613 2026-732 approved Pass
  103. ac. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Special Employee Agreement renewal between the City of Huntsville and Mary C. Cates. Resolution No. 26-614 2026-733 approved Pass
  104. 21. NEW BUSINESS ITEMS FOR INTRODUCTION ▶ jump to 85:29
  105. a. Introduction of an Ordinance concerning a Franchise Agreement between the City of Huntsville, Alabama, and Limestone County Water and Sewer Authority. Ordinance No. 26-615 2026-734 introduced ▶ jump to 85:36
  106. 22. SECOND ROSTER PUBLIC COMMENTS ▶ jump to 85:53
  107. 23. ADJOURNMENT ▶ jump to 88:41
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