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April 23, 2026 ·5:30 PM Final

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  1. 1 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ▶ jump to 0:25
  2. 2 CALL TO ORDER ▶ jump to 0:54
  3. 1. INVOCATION ▶ jump to 1:40
  4. 4 Offered by: Huntsville Alabama Public Safety Chaplains ▶ jump to 1:46
  5. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ▶ jump to 2:37
  6. 6 Led by: Councilmember John Meredith ▶ jump to 2:39
  7. 3. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA approved Pass ▶ jump to 3:24
  8. 4. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING(S) ▶ jump to 3:31
  9. a. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council held on April 9, 2026. (Minutes Received) 2026-405 approved ▶ jump to 3:34
  10. 5. MAYOR: SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS ▶ jump to 3:45
  11. a. Proclamation declaring April 2026 as Fair Housing Month. 2026-406 ▶ jump to 3:56
  12. b. Proclamation declaring May 2026 as Building Safety Month. 2026-407 ▶ jump to 7:58
  13. 6. COUNCIL: SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS AND RESOLUTIONS ▶ jump to 11:08
  14. 14 Special Recognitions
  15. 15 page break
  16. 16 Resolutions for Approval and Presentation ▶ jump to 11:11
  17. a. Resolution recognizing and congratulating John Blue Company on reaching 140 years of operation in the year 2026. Resolution No. 26-339 2026-408 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 11:25
  18. b. Resolution Commemorating the 65th Anniversary of Drake State Community & Technical College. Resolution No. 26-340 2026-409 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 15:38
  19. c. Resolution Honoring Alabama A&M Men’s Tennis Team, 2026 SWAC Regular Season Champions. Resolution No. 26-341 2026-410 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 21:17
  20. d. Resolution Honoring Alabama A&M Women’s Bowling Team, 2026 SWAC Tournament Champions. Resolution No. 26-342 2026-411 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 25:10
  21. e. A Resolution Recognizing G’s Country Kitchen for Thirty Years of Outstanding Service to the Huntsville Community. Resolution No. 26-343 2026-412 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 28:44
  22. 22 Resolutions for Approval Only
  23. 7. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND PRESENTATIONS ▶ jump to 33:07
  24. a. Update from Huntsville Hospital regarding the Huntsville Health System and Crestwood Transaction. 2026-413 ▶ jump to 33:35
  25. 8. MATTERS WITH OUTSIDE LEGAL REPRESENTATIVE
  26. 26 page break
  27. 9. PUBLIC HEARINGS TO BE HELD ▶ jump to 84:25
  28. a. Public Hearing authorizing Community Development to assess the cost for cleanup and removal of a junk public nuisance located at 2407 Oakwood Ave NW, Huntsville, Alabama; and consideration of a Resolution pertaining to the same. Resolution No. 26-344 2026-414 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 85:24
  29. b. Public Hearing on authorizing the demolition of an unsafe building constituting a public nuisance located at 1302 Boxwood Dr. NW, Huntsville, AL; and consideration of a Resolution pertaining to the same. Resolution No. 26-345 2026-415 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 88:41
  30. c. Public Hearing on authorizing the demolition of an unsafe building constituting a public nuisance located at 1304 Boxwood Dr. NW, Huntsville, AL; and consideration of a Resolution pertaining to the same. Resolution No. 26-346 2026-416 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 90:43
  31. d. Public Hearing on authorizing the demolition of an unsafe building constituting a public nuisance located at 1306 Boxwood Dr. NW, Huntsville, AL; and consideration of a Resolution pertaining to the same. Resolution No. 26-347 2026-417 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 91:25
  32. e. Public Hearing on authorizing the demolition of an unsafe building constituting a public nuisance located at 1308 Boxwood Dr. NW, Huntsville, AL; and consideration of a Resolution pertaining to the same. Resolution No. 26-348 2026-418 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 92:05
  33. f. Public hearing on the zoning of 2.80 acres of land lying on the south side of Capshaw Rd. and east of Balch Rd. to Neighborhood Business C-1 District; and the consideration of an Ordinance pertaining to the same. (Set on March 12, 2026, Regular Council Meeting) Ordinance No. 26-205 2026-419 approved ordinance Pass ▶ jump to 93:03
  34. g. Public hearing on the rezoning of 59.21 acres of land lying on the west of North Memorial Pkway and south of Bob Wade Lane from Residence 1 and Residence 2-B Districts to Highway Business C-4 District; and the consideration of an Ordinance pertaining to the same. (Set on March 12, 2026, Regular Council Meeting) Ordinance No. 26-207 2026-420 approved ordinance Pass ▶ jump to 94:07
  35. h. Public hearing on a vacation of a right-of-way at 2204 1st Street. (Set on March 26, 2026, Regular Council Meeting). 2026-421 ▶ jump to 94:17
  36. 10. PUBLIC HEARINGS TO BE SET ▶ jump to 95:23
  37. a. Resolution to set a public hearing on the proposed creation of a tax increment financing district, tentatively named “TIF 9,” pursuant to Ala. Code Sec. 11-99-1, et seq. (Set for May 14, 2026, Regular Council Meeting) Resolution No. 26-349 2026-422 public hearing set Pass ▶ jump to 95:45
  38. b. Resolution to declare a public nuisance located at 4109 Broyles Ave. SW, Huntsville, AL; and to set the date for when objections will be heard. (Set for May 14, 2026 Regular Council Meeting) Resolution No. 26-350 2026-423 public hearing set Pass ▶ jump to 96:06
  39. c. Resolution to set a public hearing on the determination made by Community Development of the City of Huntsville that a certain building or structure located at 3804 Melody Road NE, Huntsville, Alabama 35811, is unsafe and constitutes a public nuisance, pursuant to Ala. Code Sec. 11-40-30, et seq. (Set for May 14, 2026, Regular Council Meeting) Resolution No. 26-390 2026-424 withdrawn ▶ jump to 96:22
  40. 11. AGENDA RELATED PUBLIC COMMENTS ▶ jump to 96:22
  41. 12. MAYOR COMMENTS ▶ jump to 101:19
  42. 13. COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS ▶ jump to 102:06
  43. 43 Councilmember Michelle Watkins ▶ jump to 102:08
  44. 44 Councilmember Bill Kling ▶ jump to 103:40
  45. 45 Councilmember David Little ▶ jump to 105:58
  46. 46 Councilmember John Meredith ▶ jump to 106:27
  47. 47 Councilmember Jennie Robinson ▶ jump to 110:28
  48. 14. FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT ▶ jump to 114:00
  49. a. Resolution authorizing expenditures for payment. Resolution No. 26-351 2026-425 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 114:06
  50. b. Ordinance approving appropriations, goods, or services for District 1 Council Improvement Funds. Ordinance No. 26-352 2026-370 approved ordinance Pass ▶ jump to 114:30
  51. c. Ordinance approving appropriations, goods, or services for District 3 Council Improvement Funds. Ordinance No. 26-353 2026-426 approved ordinance Pass ▶ jump to 115:32
  52. 15. BOARD APPOINTMENTS TO BE VOTED ON ▶ jump to 116:43
  53. a. Resolution to reappoint Mark McDaniel to the Educational Building Authority - Madison Academy to his current seat for a six (6) year term to expire November 12, 2029. (Nominated on April 9, 2026, Regular Council Meeting) Resolution No. 26-306 2026-427 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 116:58
  54. b. Resolution to reappoint Robert Burton to the Educational Building Authority - Madison Academy to his current seat for a six (6) year term to expire November 10, 2031. (Nominated on April 9, 2026, Regular Council Meeting) Resolution No. 26-307 2026-428 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 119:13
  55. c. Resolution to appoint Ed Banville, to the Bingo Review Committee to the seat previously held by David Driscoll for a two (2) year term to expire April 8, 2028. (Nominated on April 9, 2026, Regular Council Meeting) Resolution No. 26-354 2026-429 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 119:35
  56. 16. BOARD APPOINTMENT NOMINATIONS
  57. 17. HUNTSVILLE UTILITIES ITEMS
  58. 18. LEGAL DEPARTMENT ITEMS/TRANSACTIONS ▶ jump to 119:51
  59. 59 Vacation of Easements ▶ jump to 120:18
  60. a. Ordinance authorizing the vacation of a Utility and Drainage Easement at 13904 Chimney Rock Circle. (McAnally) Ordinance No. 26-355 2026-430 approved ordinance Pass ▶ jump to 120:01
  61. b. Ordinance authorizing the vacation of a portion of an Utility and Drainage Easement at 12 Shields Road NE. (Chase) Ordinance No. 26-356 2026-431 approved ordinance Pass ▶ jump to 120:21
  62. 62 Vacation of Rights-of-Way ▶ jump to 120:30
  63. c. Resolution consenting to the vacation of a right-of-way at 2204 1st Street. Resolution No. 26-262 2026-432 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 120:41
  64. d. Ordinance vacating the right-of-way at 2204 1st Street. Ordinance No. 26-263 2026-433 approved ordinance Pass ▶ jump to 120:57
  65. 65 Deeds of Acceptance
  66. 19. UNFINISHED BUSINESS ITEMS FOR ACTION ▶ jump to 121:10
  67. a. Ordinance to amend Section 8.2 (Appointment Rate), of Ordinance 04-315, Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual. (Introduced on April 9, 2026, Regular Council Meeting) Ordinance No. 26-332 2026-434 approved ordinance Pass ▶ jump to 121:22
  68. b. Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 89-79, Classification and Salary Plan Ordinance. (Introduced on April 9, 2026, Regular Council Meeting) Ordinance No. 26-333 2026-435 approved ordinance Pass ▶ jump to 131:36
  69. c. Ordinance to amend the Budget Ordinance No. 25-744 to modify the authorized strength of the departments. (Introduced on April 9, 2026, Regular Council Meeting) Ordinance No. 26-334 2026-436 approved ordinance Pass ▶ jump to 132:56
  70. d. Ordinance annexing 2.41 acres of land lying on the west side of Old Big Cove Road and south of Worley Dr. (Introduced on April 9, 2026, Regular Council Meeting) Ordinance No. 26-335 2026-437 approved ordinance Pass ▶ jump to 133:12
  71. e. Ordinance to declare certain property as surplus and authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Purchase and Sale Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Averitt Properties, Inc., for the purchase of the same.(Introduced on April 9, 2026, Regular Council Meeting) Ordinance No. 26-336 2026-438 approved ordinance Pass ▶ jump to 134:10
  72. f. Ordinance declaring certain equipment surplus and to be sold at public auction. (Introduced on April 9, 2026, Regular Council Meeting) Ordinance No. 26-337 2026-439 approved ordinance Pass ▶ jump to 138:42
  73. 20. NEW BUSINESS ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION OR ACTION ▶ jump to 138:53
  74. a. Resolution authorizing travel expenses. Resolution No. 26-357 2026-440 approved Pass
  75. 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. 26-358 2026-441 approved Pass
  76. c. 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 9” on behalf of the City Council of the City of Huntsville, Alabama. Resolution No. 26-359 2026-442 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 141:09
  77. d. 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 9,” which district encompasses approximately 3689.58 acres, more or less, in accordance with Ala. Code Sec. 11-99-1, et seq. Resolution No. 26-360 2026-443 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 146:17
  78. e. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement between the City of Huntsville and New Stone Commons, LLC, for the development of New Stone Commons with HOME Investment Partnerships Program-American Rescue Plan (HOME-ARP) funds. Resolution No. 26-361 2026-444 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 153:59
  79. f. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement between the City of Huntsville and AshaKiran, Inc., for the use of ADECA FY25 Emergency Solutions Grant funding. Resolution No. 26-362 2026-445 approved Pass
  80. g. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Community Action Partnership of Huntsville/Madison and Limestone Counties, Inc., for the use of ADECA FY25 Emergency Solutions Grant funding. Resolution No. 26-363 2026-446 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 159:39
  81. h. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Catholic Center of Concern-Huntsville for the use of ADECA FY25 Emergency Solutions Grant funding. Resolution No. 26-364 2026-447 approved Pass
  82. i. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Crisis Services of North Alabama, Inc., for the use of ADECA FY25 Emergency Solutions Grant funding. Resolution No. 26-365 2026-448 approved Pass
  83. j. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Downtown Rescue Mission, Inc., for the use of ADECA FY25 Emergency Solutions Grant funding. Resolution No. 26-366 2026-449 approved Pass
  84. k. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Family Services Center, Inc., for the use of ADECA FY25 Emergency Solutions Grant funding. Resolution No. 26-367 2026-450 approved Pass
  85. l. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement between the City of Huntsville and New Futures, Inc., for the use of ADECA FY25 Emergency Solutions Grant funding. Resolution No. 26-368 2026-451 approved Pass
  86. m. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute Modification No. 1 between the City of Huntsville and Community Action Partnership HMLC (of Huntsville/Madison and Limestone Counties), Inc., as adopted and approved by Resolution No. 25-233. Resolution No. 26-369 2026-452 approved Pass
  87. n. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Siren Software Maintenance Service Agreement by and between the Huntsville-Madison Co. EMA and Mobile Communications America (MCA). Resolution No. 26-370 2026-453 approved Pass
  88. o. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Contract between the City of Huntsville and apparent low bidder, Rogers Group, Inc., for Old Monrovia Road Improvements, Base Bid and Option #1, Project No. 71-21-RD07. Resolution No. 26-371 2026-454 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 160:32
  89. p. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Gayle Training Solutions, LLC, for the facilitation of training services. Resolution No. 26-372 2026-455 approved Pass
  90. q. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Fixed Price Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Butler Construction Company, LLC., for the Public Safety Facility Renovation. Resolution No. 26-373 2026-456 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 165:25
  91. r. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Fixed Price Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Pro Electric, Inc for the Fire Station No. 7 Generator Upgrade. Resolution No. 26-374 2026-457 approved Pass
  92. s. Resolution to adjust the salaries of employees in a certain positions in assigned department. Resolution No. 26-375 2026-458 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 168:12
  93. t. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Confidentiality and Nondisclosure Agreement between Premise Health Employer Solutions, LLC., Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama, Deerwalk, Inc., d/b/a Cedar Gate Technologies, and the City of Huntsville. Resolution No. 26-376 2026-260 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 169:41
  94. u. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a 3 year renewal Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Microsoft through Software House International (SHI), identified as Licensing Program Signature Form and End Customer Agreement for Microsoft Support Services. Resolution No. 26-377 2026-459 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 171:32
  95. v. Resolution authorizing the City Clerk to invoke First Bank Letter of Credit No. 2410018296 for Villas in Greenlawn Phase 1 Subdivision. Resolution No. 26-378 2026-460 approved Pass
  96. w. Resolution authorizing the City Clerk to invoke North Alabama Bank Letter of Credit No. 456 for Morningside Mountain Phase 4 Subdivision. Resolution No. 26-379 2026-461 approved Pass
  97. x. Resolution authorizing the City Clerk to invoke Synovus Bank Letter of Credit No. 16529870646 for Mundy Meadows Phase 2 Subdivision. Resolution No. 26-380 2026-462 approved Pass
  98. y. Resolution authorizing the City Attorney to settle the workers’ compensation claim of Michael Robinson. Resolution No. 26-381 2026-463 approved Pass
  99. z. Resolution consenting to certain actions of the Huntsville and Madison County Railroad Authority with regards to purchasing locomotives and other equipment to facilitate rail operations. Resolution No. 26-382 2026-464 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 176:10
  100. aa. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement between the City of Huntsville and West Publishing Corporation. Resolution No. 26-383 2026-465 approved Pass
  101. ab. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement with DB ECO North America, Inc., for Professional Services related to the Huntsville Area MPO Intercity Passenger Rail Study. Resolution No. 26-384 2026-466 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 179:30
  102. ac. Resolution authorizing the City Council to review the Annual Municipal Water Pollution Prevention (MWPP) Reports and report same to the Alabama Department of Environmental Management. Resolution No. 26-385 2026-467 approved Pass
  103. ad. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Special Employee Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Conchitia Williams. Resolution No. 26-386 2026-468 approved Pass
  104. 21. NEW BUSINESS ITEMS FOR INTRODUCTION ▶ jump to 186:46
  105. a. Introduction of an Ordinance to amend Ordinance #94-523 which establishes precinct boundary lines for municipal elections. Ordinance No. 26-387 2026-469 introduced ▶ jump to 186:52
  106. b. Introduction of an Ordinance to amend Chapter 3 - Alcoholic Beverages, Article III, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Huntsville, Subsection (a) of Section 3-133 - Hours of Sale and Operation. Ordinance No. 26-388 2026-470 introduced ▶ jump to 187:02
  107. c. Introduction of an Ordinance annexing 2.47 acres of land lying on the south side of Old Hwy 20 and east of Greenbrier Pkway. Ordinance No. 26-389 2026-471 introduced ▶ jump to 187:13
  108. 22. SECOND ROSTER PUBLIC COMMENTS ▶ jump to 187:27
  109. 23. ADJOURNMENT ▶ jump to 212:02
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