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June 11, 2026 ·5:30 PM Final

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  1. 1 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
  2. 2 CALL TO ORDER ▶ jump to 2:11
  3. 1. INVOCATION ▶ jump to 3:19
  4. 4 Offered by: Huntsville Alabama Public Safety Chaplains ▶ jump to 3:21
  5. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
  6. 6 Led by: Councilmember David Little ▶ jump to 4:06
  7. 6 Led by: Councilmember David Little ▶ jump to 4:08
  8. 3. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA ▶ jump to 4:27
  9. 3. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA approved Pass ▶ jump to 5:09
  10. 4. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING(S) ▶ jump to 5:23
  11. a. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council held on May 28, 2026. (Minutes Received) 2026-581 approved ▶ jump to 5:25
  12. 5. MAYOR: SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS
  13. 6. COUNCIL: SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS AND RESOLUTIONS
  14. 12 Special Recognitions
  15. 13 Resolutions for Approval and Presentation ▶ jump to 5:41
  16. a. Resolution recognizing the accomplishments of the University of Alabama in Huntsville's (UAH) Esports program. Resolution No. 26-488 2026-582 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 5:51
  17. 15 Resolutions for Approval Only
  18. 7. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND PRESENTATIONS
  19. a. Annual report from the Huntsville Police Citizens Advisory Council (HPCAC). 2026-681
  20. 8. MATTERS WITH OUTSIDE LEGAL REPRESENTATIVE
  21. 9. PUBLIC HEARINGS TO BE HELD ▶ jump to 12:54
  22. a. Public Hearing on a Resolution authorizing the demolition of an unsafe building constituting a public nuisance located at 3804 Melody Rd. NE, Huntsville, AL; and consideration of a Resolution pertaining to the same. Resolution No. 26-489 2026-584 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 16:57
  23. 10. PUBLIC HEARINGS TO BE SET ▶ jump to 21:40
  24. a. Resolution to set a public hearing on the zoning of 2.41 acres of land lying on the west side of Old Big Cove Road and south of Worley Dr. to Residence 2 District; and the introduction of an Ordinance pertaining to the same. (Set July 23, 2026, Regular Council Meeting) Resolution No. 26-490 Ordinance No. 26-491 2026-585 public hearing set Pass ▶ jump to 22:00
  25. b. Resolution to set a public hearing on the zoning of 2.47 acres of land lying on the south side of Old Hwy 20 and east of Greenbrier Pkway to Commercial Industrial Park District; and the introduction of an Ordinance pertaining to the same. (Set July 23, 2026, Regular Council Meeting) Resolution No. 26-492 Ordinance No. 26-493 2026-586 public hearing set Pass ▶ jump to 22:23
  26. c. Resolution to set a public hearing on the rezoning of 505.03 acres of land lying on the north of Bob Wade Ln., and east and west of Mt. Lebanon Rd. from Residence 2 and Residence 2-B Districts to Planned Development - Housing District, LUI 45 & 56; and the introduction of an Ordinance pertaining to the same. (Set July 23, 2026, Regular Council Meeting) Resolution No. 26-494 Ordinance No. 26-495 2026-587 public hearing set Pass ▶ jump to 22:55
  27. 11. AGENDA RELATED PUBLIC COMMENTS
  28. 12. MAYOR COMMENTS ▶ jump to 23:10
  29. 13. COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS ▶ jump to 23:15
  30. 28 Councilmember John Meredith ▶ jump to 23:18
  31. 29 Councilmember Michelle Watkins ▶ jump to 23:26
  32. 30 Councilmember Bill Kling ▶ jump to 24:56
  33. 31 Councilmember David Little ▶ jump to 27:40
  34. 32 Councilmember Jennie Robinson ▶ jump to 27:58
  35. 14. FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT ▶ jump to 29:32
  36. a. Resolution authorizing expenditures for payment. Resolution No. 26-496 2026-588 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 29:41
  37. 15. BOARD APPOINTMENTS TO BE VOTED ON
  38. 16. BOARD APPOINTMENT NOMINATIONS ▶ jump to 30:07
  39. a. Nomination to appoint Daniel Tate to the Huntsville Electric Utility Board to the seat previously held by Kimberly Lewis for a three (3) year term to expire July 1, 2029. Resolution No. 26-497 2026-589 withdrawn Fail ▶ jump to 32:14
  40. b. Nomination to reappoint Jim Batson to the Huntsville Natural Gas Utility Board to his current seat for a three (3) year term to expire July 1, 2029. Resolution No. 26-499 2026-591 referred
  41. c. Nomination to reappoint Jim Batson to the Huntsville Water Utility Board to his current seat for a three (3) year term to expire July 1, 2029. Resolution No. 26-500 2026-592 referred
  42. d. Nomination to reappoint David Mathis to the Huntsville-Madison County Marina and Port Authority, City Council Place 1 (his current seat), for a five (5) year term to expire July 1, 2031. Resolution No. 26-501 2026-593 referred ▶ jump to 30:44
  43. e. Nomination to appoint Yolanda Sales, to the Human Relations Commission, Place 1, to fill a vacancy due to the resignation of Remelus Bowden for the remainder of a vacant four (4) year term to expire September 8, 2026. Resolution No. 26-502 2026-594 referred ▶ jump to 30:56
  44. f. Nomination to appoint Paulette Risher to the Huntsville-Madison County Railroad Authority, City Place 1, to the seat previously held by Jaray Wilson for a five (5) year term to expire May 22, 2031. Resolution No. 26-503 2026-595 referred ▶ jump to 31:08
  45. g. Nomination to appoint Ruchi Singhal, to the Earlyworks Museums Board, Place 9, to the seat previously held by William Clark for the remainder of a (3) year term to expire June 26, 2028. Resolution No. 26-504 2026-596 referred ▶ jump to 31:20
  46. 17. HUNTSVILLE UTILITIES ITEMS
  47. 44 Councilmember Watkins nominated Samuel T. Greene II to the Huntsville Electric Utility Board for the seat previously held by Kimberly Lewis for a three (3) year term to expire July 1, 2029. referred
  48. 18. LEGAL DEPARTMENT ITEMS/TRANSACTIONS ▶ jump to 32:28
  49. 46 page break
  50. 47 Vacation of Easements ▶ jump to 32:30
  51. a. Ordinance authorizing the vacation of a Utility and Drainage Easement between Tracts 1 and 2, Martinson Ranch, Phase 4. (DRP Concord) Ordinance No. 26-505 2026-597 approved ordinance Pass ▶ jump to 32:46
  52. b. Ordinance authorizing the vacation of a 5-foot Utility and Drainage Easement in Lot 2, Monte Sano Construction Co. Subdivision, 1617 Monte Sano Blvd. (Datowide) Ordinance No. 26-506 2026-598 approved ordinance Pass ▶ jump to 33:05
  53. 50 Vacation of Rights-of-Way
  54. 51 Deeds of Acceptance
  55. 19. UNFINISHED BUSINESS ITEMS FOR ACTION ▶ jump to 33:35
  56. 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 postponed Pass ▶ jump to 33:59
  57. b. Ordinance annexing 24.67 acres of land lying on the north side of University Drive and east of Providence Main St. (Introduced on May 28, 2026, Regular Council Meeting) Ordinance No. 26-485 2026-600 approved ordinance Pass ▶ jump to 36:09
  58. c. Ordinance annexing 1.98 acres of land lying on the north side of Capshaw Rd. and west of Wall Triana Hwy. (Introduced on May 28, 2026, Regular Council Meeting) Ordinance No. 26-486 2026-601 approved ordinance Pass ▶ jump to 37:50
  59. d. Ordinance to declare certain property surplus and no longer needed for municipal use. (Introduced on May 28, 2026, Regular Council Meeting) Ordinance No. 26-487 2026-602 approved ordinance Pass ▶ jump to 38:21
  60. 20. NEW BUSINESS ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION OR ACTION approved the Consent Agenda Pass ▶ jump to 42:25
  61. a. Resolution authorizing travel expenses. Resolution No. 26-507 2026-603 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 42:38
  62. b. 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. 26-508 2026-604 approved Pass
  63. c. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement to mutually terminate the Janitorial Services - Administrative Facilities awarded to Office Pride, Inc., pursuant to Resolution No. 26-413. Resolution No. 26-509 2026-605 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 46:28
  64. d. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement to award the Janitorial Services - Administration Building contract, previously awarded pursuant to Resolution No. 26-413, to PJH Cleaning, Inc., d/b/a Alabama Cleaning Service Resolution No.26-510 2026-606 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 48:57
  65. e. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute the Participating Entity Addendum for utilization of the NASPO ValuePoint Cooperative Purchasing Master Agreement Number MA152 held by Cellco Partnership, d/b/a Verizon Wireless, for the provision wireless voice, data, and accessories. Resolution No. 26-511 2026-607 approved Pass
  66. f. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to submit an application to the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) for FY2026 Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) funds. Resolution No. 26-512 2026-608 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 50:49
  67. g. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Contract between the City of Huntsville and the low bidder, Rogers Group, Inc., for Ditto Landing Event Space Parking Lot, Base Bid and Option #1, Project No. 71-26-SP36. Resolution No. 26-513 2026-609 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 52:25
  68. h. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Contract between the City of Huntsville and the low bidder, Shelton’s Railroad Construction, Inc., for James Record Road Railroad Crossing, Project No. 71-23-RD05 & ALDOT Project No. RHPD-STPHV-RR17(910). Resolution No.26-514 2026-610 approved Pass
  69. i. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Schoel Engineering Company, Inc., for Engineering Design Services for Roadway Improvements along Northern Bypass and Memorial Parkway, Project No. 71-26-RD03 & ALDOT Project No. CRSA-STPHV-PE10. Resolution No. 26-515 2026-611 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 54:34
  70. j. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Skipper Consulting, Inc., for Professional Engineering Services for an Interchange Access Request (IAR) Study along I-65 between Exit 340 and Exit 347, Project No. 71-26-SP47. Resolution No. 26-516 2026-612 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 56:38
  71. k. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Land Lease Agreement renewal between the City of Huntsville and Roger Martin Farms, for the rent and lease of approximately 111 acres of unimproved land generally located in Cummings Research Park. Resolution No. 26-517 2026-613 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 59:36
  72. l. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Land Lease Agreement renewal between the City of Huntsville and Roger Martin Farms, for the rent and lease of approximately 15 acres of unimproved land generally located at the southwest corner of Capshaw Road and Wall Triana Highway. Resolution No. 26-518 2026-614 approved Pass
  73. m. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Land Lease Agreement renewal between the City of Huntsville and DeVaney Brothers Farms, for the rent and lease of approximately 233 acres of unimproved land lying in Limestone County and generally located off of Greenbrier Road. Resolution No. 26-519 2026-615 approved Pass
  74. n. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Land Lease Agreement renewal between the City of Huntsville and DeVaney Brothers Farms, for the rent and lease of approximately 131 acres of unimproved land lying in the vicinity of the Western Area Treatment Plant. Resolution No. 26-520 2026-616 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 61:16
  75. o. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Huntsville and Mazda Toyota Manufacturing USA, Inc., for the Use of Facilities for Public Safety training purposes. Resolution No. 26-521 2026-617 withdrawn
  76. p. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Design Services Agreement between the City of Huntsville and MPS Architects, P.C., for the Transit Station Office Renovation. Resolution No. 26-522 2026-618 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 64:18
  77. q. Resolution to adjust the salaries of employees in certain positions in assigned departments. Resolution No. 26-523 2026-619 approved Pass
  78. r. Resolution authorizing the City Clerk to invoke Bryant Bank Letter of Credit No. 1358 for Packard Subdivision, Phase IV. Resolution No. 26-524 2026-620 approved Pass
  79. s. Resolution authorizing the City Clerk to invoke Bryant Bank Letter of Credit No. 1472 for Forest at Hays Farm Phase 2. Resolution No. 26-525 2026-621 approved Pass
  80. t. Resolution authorizing the City Clerk to invoke First Bank Letter of Credit No. 1750114299 for Sequoyah Cove Phase 3 Subdivision. Resolution No. 26-526 2026-622 approved Pass
  81. u. Resolution authorizing the City Attorney to settle the property damage claim of Exchange Partners, LLC., (Rusty Counts) (Claim FY26-051). Resolution No. 26-527 2026-623 approved Pass
  82. v. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Facility Use Agreement between the City of Huntsville and JAMSEC, LLC, for the event “Le Diner en Blanc- Decatur”. Resolution No. 26-528 2026-624 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 65:49
  83. w. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding between the Family Services Center, Inc., and the Huntsville Police Department Major Crimes Unit Homicide Survivors and Crime Victims Program. Resolution No. 26-529 2026-625 approved Pass
  84. x. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute Modification No. 1 to the Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Roadside Towing & Collision. Resolution No. 26-530 2026-626 withdrawn
  85. y. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Services Agreement between the City of Huntsville and NeoGov for the PowerPolicy single sign-on (SSO) software solution. Resolution No. 26-531 2026-627 approved Pass
  86. z. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Service Agreement by and between the City of Huntsville and Mobile Communications America, Inc. Resolution No. 26-532 2026-628 approved Pass
  87. aa. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Rental Agreement by and between the City of Huntsville and Meridian Rapid Defense Rentals, LLC. Resolution No. 26-533 2026-629 approved Pass
  88. ab. Resolution authorizing the acceptance of a Corrective Deed correcting the legal description contained in the original deed recorded in Deed Book 2023, Page 15218, of the Probate Records of Huntsville, Alabama, and authorizing the Mayor to execute a Quitclaim Deed to convey the portion of land erroneously included in the original Deed back to the parties. Resolution No. 26-534 2026-570 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 67:17
  89. 21. NEW BUSINESS ITEMS FOR INTRODUCTION ▶ jump to 68:29
  90. a. Introduction of an Ordinance amending Chapter 8 (Businesses) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Huntsville to add Article VI concerning Private Park and Pay Facilities. Ordinance No. 26-535 2026-630 introduced ▶ jump to 68:37
  91. b. Introduction of an Ordinance declaring certain equipment surplus and to be recycled for monetary value. Ordinance No. 26-536 2026-631 introduced ▶ jump to 68:47
  92. c. Introduction of an Ordinance to amend Ordinance No 25-194 Chapter 2 (Administration), Article XIII (Control of Access to city owned, controlled and leased premises) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Huntsville. Ordinance No. 26-537 2026-632 introduced ▶ jump to 68:55
  93. 22. SECOND ROSTER PUBLIC COMMENTS ▶ jump to 69:16
  94. 23. ADJOURNMENT ▶ jump to 81:15
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