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March 26, 2026 ·5:30 PM Final

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Agenda — 108 items

  1. 1 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ▶ jump to 0:17
  2. 2 CALL TO ORDER ▶ jump to 0:45
  3. 1. INVOCATION ▶ jump to 1:29
  4. 4 Offered by: Huntsville Alabama Public Safety Chaplains ▶ jump to 2:10
  5. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ▶ jump to 3:10
  6. 6 Led by: Councilmember Bill Kling ▶ jump to 3:11
  7. 3. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA approved Pass ▶ jump to 4:11
  8. 4. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING(S) ▶ jump to 4:19
  9. a. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council held on March 12, 2026. (Minutes Received) 2026-288 approved ▶ jump to 4:22
  10. 5. MAYOR: SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS
  11. 6. COUNCIL: SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS AND RESOLUTIONS
  12. 12 Special Recognitions
  13. 13 Resolutions for Approval and Presentation ▶ jump to 4:59
  14. a. Resolution honoring Coach Sherell Hobbs Robertson for her exceptional leadership and unwavering commitment to developing and empowering the youth of our community. Resolution No. 26-254 2026-292 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 5:18
  15. b. Resolution honoring the Caring Link and Kate O’Neal for transforming lives through compassionate service and community support. Resolution No. 26-251 2026-289 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 5:57
  16. c. Resolution honoring Mirael Parker-Davis for her ongoing dedication and outstanding contributions to the Huntsville community. Resolution No. 26-252 2026-290 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 10:14
  17. d. Resolution honoring Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® Epsilon Gamma Omega Chapter for its decades of exemplary leadership, service, and community impact. Resolution No. 26-253 2026-291 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 15:03
  18. e. Resolution recognizing the Huntsville-based lodges of District 17 Prince Hall Masons for their steadfast commitment to creating positive change and serving the citizens of Huntsville in numerous capacities. Resolution No. 26-255 2026-293 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 20:51
  19. f. Resolution recognizing the impact, resilience, and rich history of the Binford Family, whose extraordinary contributions have helped shaped the Huntsville we know today. Resolution No. 26-256 2026-294 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 25:44
  20. g. Resolution recognizing the Columbia High School Wrestling Team and their accomplishments. Resolution No. 26-257 2026-295 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 31:52
  21. h. Resolution recognizing Coach Jack Doss for securing the 900th win of his career as a basketball coach. Resolution No. 26-258 2026-296 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 39:32
  22. 22 Resolutions for Approval Only
  23. 7. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND PRESENTATIONS ▶ jump to 45:05
  24. a. Presentation from the Office of Multicultural Affairs. 2026-297 ▶ jump to 45:16
  25. b. Huntsville Utilities: 2026 Winter Weather Utility Bills. 2026-298 ▶ jump to 65:31
  26. 8. MATTERS WITH OUTSIDE LEGAL REPRESENTATIVE ▶ jump to 128:42
  27. a. Council decision on Personnel Hearing for Calvin Hadden (Huntsville Fire Department) held on 02/27/2026. 2026-299 reconsideration Pass ▶ jump to 128:58
  28. 9. PUBLIC HEARINGS TO BE HELD ▶ jump to 135:29
  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 4313 Chalet Cir. NW, Huntsville, AL; and consideration of Resolution ordering abatement of a nuisance located at the same property. (Set on March 12, 2026, Regular Council Meeting) Resolution No. 26-259 2026-300 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 136:30
  30. b. Public hearing on the zoning of 1.41 acres of land lying on the south of Sutton Rd. and west of Woodside Drive to Residence 1-A District; and the consideration of an Ordinance pertaining to the same. (Set on February 12, 2026, Regular Council Meeting) Ordinance No. 26-99 2026-301 approved ordinance Pass ▶ jump to 137:39
  31. c. Public hearing on the rezoning of 1.15 acres of land lying on the west of Bell Rd. and south of Belle Park Lane from Residence 1-B District to Residence 2 District; and the consideration of an Ordinance pertaining to the same. (Set on February 12, 2026, Regular Council Meeting) Ordinance No. 26-101 2026-302 approved ordinance Pass ▶ jump to 138:59
  32. d. Public hearing on amending Zoning Ordinance Article 75 Alcoholic Beverage, to modify the title to Article 75 Alcoholic Beverage and Consumable Hemp Product Establishment Regulations; Article 75 Sections 75.1. Definitions, 75.3. Permitted Establishments by Districts, and 75.7 Severability to modify and add regulations related to consumable hemp products; and Article 92 Board of Adjustment Section 92.5.3. Permitted Uses as Special Exceptions, to modify Subsection 92.5.3(2); and consideration of an Ordinance pertaining to the same. (Set on February 26, 2026, Regular Council Meeting) Ordinance No. 26-157 2026-303 approved ordinance Pass ▶ jump to 149:18
  33. e. Public hearing on a vacation of a portion of a right-of-way at 608 Church Street. (Set on February 26, 2026, Regular Council Meeting) 2026-304 ▶ jump to 153:28
  34. 10. PUBLIC HEARINGS TO BE SET ▶ jump to 156:20
  35. a. Resolution to declare a public nuisance located at 195 Wilkenson Dr. NE, Huntsville, AL; and to set the date for when objections will be heard. (Set for April 9, 2026, Regular Council Meeting) Resolution No. 26-260 2026-305 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 156:34
  36. c. Resolution to set a Public Hearing for Kirk Parker, d/b/a Starship Limousine Service, for the operation of two (2) limousines. (Set for April 9, 2026, Regular Council Meeting) Resolution No. 26-264 2026-307 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 157:20
  37. 11. AGENDA RELATED PUBLIC COMMENTS ▶ jump to 158:23
  38. 12. MAYOR COMMENTS ▶ jump to 178:13
  39. 13. COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
  40. 41 Councilmember David Little ▶ jump to 180:54
  41. 42 Councilmember John Meredith ▶ jump to 181:08
  42. 43 Councilmember Michelle Watkins ▶ jump to 189:17
  43. 44 Councilmember Bill Kling ▶ jump to 193:12
  44. 45 Councilmember Jennie Robinson ▶ jump to 198:29
  45. 14. FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT ▶ jump to 198:37
  46. a. Resolution authorizing expenditures for payment. Resolution No. 26-265 2026-308 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 198:42
  47. b. Ordinance authorizing the re-allocation of funding from Ordinance No. 25-794 to provide support for the Panoply Arts Festival. Ordinance No. 26-266 2026-310 approved ordinance Pass ▶ jump to 199:13
  48. 15. BOARD APPOINTMENTS TO BE VOTED ON ▶ jump to 200:10
  49. a. Resolution to reappoint Walter Lee Ellenburg to the Air Pollution Control Board to his current seat for a five (5) year term to expire April 11, 2031. (Nominated on March 12, 2026, Regular Council Meeting) Resolution No. 26-210 2026-311 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 200:38
  50. b. Resolution to reappoint Paul Wieland to the Air Pollution Control Board to his current seat for a five (5) year term to expire April 11, 2031. (Nominated on March 12, 2026, Regular Council Meeting) Resolution No. 26-211 2026-312 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 201:01
  51. c. Resolution to appoint Jackie Bellamy, to the Community Development Citizens Advisory Council, Place 10, to the seat previously held by Briseida Ruelas, for a three (3) year term to expire April 14, 2029. (Nominated on March 12, 2026, Regular Council Meeting) Resolution No. 26-212 2026-313 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 201:25
  52. d. Resolution to reappoint Richard Godwin, to the Community Development Citizens Advisory Council, Place 12 (his current seat), for a three (3) year term to expire April 14, 2029. (Nominated on March 12, 2026, Regular Council Meeting) Resolution No. 26-213 2026-314 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 201:42
  53. e. Resolution to appoint Alton Conwell, to the Community Development Citizens Advisory Council, Place 2, to fill a vacancy due to the resignation of Belinda Hampton for the remainder of a vacant three (3) year term to expire April 14, 2028. (Nominated on March 12, 2026, Regular Council Meeting) Resolution No. 26-214 2026-315 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 202:04
  54. f. Resolution to appoint Jeremiah Dameron, to the Community Development Citizens Advisory Council, Place 7, to fill a vacancy due to the resignation of Bekah Schmidt for the remainder of a vacant three (3) year term to expire April 14, 2027. (Nominated on March 12, 2026, Regular Council Meeting) Resolution No. 26-215 2026-316 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 202:24
  55. g. Resolution to reappoint Bonita Gill, to the Community Development Citizens Advisory Council, Place 5 (her current seat), for a three (3) year term to expire April 14, 2029. (Nominated on March 12, 2026, Regular Council Meeting) Resolution No.26-216 2026-317 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 202:41
  56. h. Resolution to reappoint David Driscoll, to the Bingo Review Committee to his current seat for a two (2) year term to expire April 8, 2028. (Nominated on March 12, 2026, Regular Council Meeting) Resolution No. 26-217 2026-318 approved resolution Fail ▶ jump to 202:56
  57. i. Resolution to reappoint Patricia King, to the Bingo Review Committee to her current seat for a two (2) year term to expire April 8, 2028. (Nominated on March 12, 2026, Regular Council Meeting) Resolution No. 26-218 2026-319 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 203:27
  58. 16. BOARD APPOINTMENT NOMINATIONS
  59. 17. HUNTSVILLE UTILITIES ITEMS
  60. 18. LEGAL DEPARTMENT ITEMS/TRANSACTIONS ▶ jump to 204:10
  61. 62 Vacation of Easements
  62. 63 Vacation of Rights-of-Way ▶ jump to 204:11
  63. a. Resolution consenting to the vacation of a right-of-way at 608 Church Street. Resolution No. 26-159 2026-320 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 204:24
  64. b. Ordinance vacating a right-of-way at 608 Church Street. Ordinance No. 26-160 2026-321 approved ordinance Pass ▶ jump to 204:33
  65. 66 Deeds of Acceptance
  66. 19. UNFINISHED BUSINESS ITEMS FOR ACTION ▶ jump to 204:39
  67. a. Ordinance to amend and rename Chapter 3 of the Code of Ordinances “Chapter 3 Alcoholic Beverages and Consumable Hemp Products,” and to amend Chapter 1, Section 7 of the Code of Ordinances, “General Penalty; continuing violations," and to amend Chapter 15, Section 85 of the Code of Ordinances “License Schedule,” to add provisions relating to consumable hemp products. (Introduced on March 12, 2026, Regular Council Meeting) Ordinance No. 26-245 2026-322 approved ordinance Pass ▶ jump to 205:13
  68. b. Ordinance declaring certain property surplus and to be disposed of by auction. (Introduced on March 12, 2026, Regular Council Meeting) Ordinance No. 26-246 2026-323 approved ordinance Pass ▶ jump to 208:13
  69. c. Ordinance to declare certain real property as surplus and authorizing Huntsville Utilities its sale and conveyance to Madison Utilities. (Introduced on March 12, 2026, Regular Council Meeting) Ordinance No. 26-247 2026-324 approved ordinance Pass ▶ jump to 209:08
  70. d. Ordinance annexing 1.33 acres of land lying on the north side of Winchester Road and west of Shields Road. (Introduced March 12, 2026, Regular Council Meeting) Ordinance No. 26-248 2026-325 approved ordinance Pass ▶ jump to 209:55
  71. e. Ordinance to declare certain property surplus and no longer needed for municipal use. (Introduced March 12, 2026, Regular Council Meeting) Ordinance No. 26-249 2026-326 approved ordinance Pass ▶ jump to 210:49
  72. f. Ordinance to declare certain property as surplus and authorizing the Mayor to negotiate terms involving the lease of the property for Project Gemini. (Introduced March 12, 2026, Regular Council Meeting) Ordinance No. 26-250 2026-327 approved ordinance Pass ▶ jump to 211:39
  73. 20. NEW BUSINESS ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION OR ACTION ▶ jump to 214:36
  74. a. Resolution authorizing travel expenses. Resolution No. 26-267 2026-328
  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. 26-268 2026-329
  76. c. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to submit an application for a $2,500 Alabama Semiquincentennial Community Grant from the America 250 Alabama Foundation for activities related to the celebration of America’s 250 Anniversary. Resolution No. 26-269 2026-330
  77. d. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute Change Order No. 3 to the Agreement between the City of Huntsville, Alabama and Turner Construction Company for the Von Braun Center Concert Hall Back of House Renovation project awarded pursuant to Resolution No. 24-09 and previously amended by Resolution Nos. 24-972 and 25-402. Resolution No. 26-270 2026-331
  78. e. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement between the City of Huntsville and CivicPlus for digital accessibility software. Resolution No. 26-271 2026-332
  79. f. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Consulting Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Amanda Elliott for support services for the City’s Communication Office. Resolution No. 26-272 2026-334
  80. g. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement between the City of Huntsville and HDR Engineering, Inc., for Independent Design Check and Peer Review Services of an Engineering Design for Pedestrian Access Redevelopment Corridor (PARC), Project No. 71-26-SP29. Resolution No. 26-273 2026-336 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 216:56
  81. h. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Building & Earth Sciences, LLC, for Construction Materials Testing & Inspection Services for Clinton Avenue Surface Parking Lot, Project No. 71-26-SP19. Resolution No. 26-274 2026-337 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 218:48
  82. i. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Garver, LLC, for Land Surveying Services for Mill Creek, Phases 1 and 2, Project No. 71-26-SP28. Resolution No. 26-275 2026-338
  83. j. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an 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. 26-276 2026-339
  84. k. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Reimbursable Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Ardmore Telephone Company for Relocation of Utility Facilities on Private or Public Right-of-Way along Winchester Road from Dominion Circle to Naugher Road, Project No. 65-09-RD03 & Project No. ACAA61222-ATRP(010). Resolution No. 26-277 2026-340
  85. l. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Garver, LLC, for I-565 at Resolute Way Interchange, Phase 1, Project No. 71-26-SP31 and ALDOT Project No. STPHV-I565( )-100079372. Resolution No. 26-278 2026-341 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 221:28
  86. m. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Water Main Easement from the City of Huntsville to the City of Huntsville, Alabama, d/b/a Huntsville Utilities, for the conveyance of property for the Eastern Connector Huntsville Utilities Water Main Project. Resolution No. 26-279 2026-342
  87. n. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Baron Weather, Inc. Resolution No. 26-280 2026-343 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 226:19
  88. o. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute the STATE SUBAWARD Certified Local Emergency Manager Salary Supplement Subaward. Resolution No. 26-281 2026-344
  89. p. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute Change Order No.4 to the Contract between the City of Huntsville and Fite Construction Company for Construction Services for the John Hunt Park Recreation Center. Resolution No. 26-282 2026-345
  90. q. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute Change Order No. 4 to the Contract between the City of Huntsville and Fite Construction Company, LLC., for Sandra Moon Phase 4. Resolution No. 26-283 2026-346 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 227:06
  91. r. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement between the City of Huntsville, Alabama and the Alabama Department of Transportation for the Cooperative Maintenance of Public Right-of-Way with Reimbursement. Resolution No. 26-284 2026-347 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 229:47
  92. s. Resolution authorizing the City Attorney to seek a forfeiture of the surety bond issued by Western Surety Company. Resolution No. 26-285 2026-348
  93. t. Resolution authorizing the City of Huntsville to join the State of Alabama and other local governments as participants in current and future opioid settlements pertaining to six remnant defendants. Resolution No. 26-286 2026-349
  94. u. Resolution expressing the intent of the City of Huntsville to extend the existing Agreement with the Huntsville Public Defender Office, LLC, to provide Indigent Defense Services for an additional one year beginning April 1, 2026. Resolution No. 26-287 2026-350 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 231:12
  95. v. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Facility Use Agreement between the City of Huntsville and HVG Community, Inc., for the event “Volleyball Tournament”. Resolution No. 26-288 2026-351
  96. w. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement by and between the City of Huntsville and Motorola Solutions, Inc. Resolution No. 26-289 2026-352
  97. x. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding by and between the City of Huntsville and the Alabama Association of Chiefs of Police Accreditation Commission. Resolution No. 26-290 2026-353
  98. y. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Memorandum of Intergovernmental and Interagency Understanding by and between the City of Huntsville, the State of Alabama, and the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency State Bureau of Investigation. Resolution No. 26-291 2026-354 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 232:08
  99. 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 1, Project No. 71-26-SP25. Resolution No. 26-292 2026-355
  100. aa. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement between the City of Huntsville, Alabama and Garver, L.L.C., for Engineering Design and Bid Phase Services for East McMullen Sewer Service Area Extension, Project No. 71-26-SP22. Resolution No. 26-293 2026-356
  101. ab. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Special Employee Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Jason Clarke. Resolution No. 26-294 2026-357
  102. 21. NEW BUSINESS ITEMS FOR INTRODUCTION ▶ jump to 234:35
  103. a. Introduction of an Ordinance amending Chapter 2, Article IV, Division 2, Section 2-184 of Ordinance 96-864 to establish a formal policy to exempt expenditures for repair parts and the repair of light duty vehicles with a gross vehicle weight of 12,000 pounds or less from the competitive bidding process. Ordinance No. 26-295 2026-358 ▶ jump to 234:44
  104. b. Introduction of an Ordinance declaring certain equipment surplus and to be sold at public auction. Ordinance No. 26-296 2026-359 ▶ jump to 235:07
  105. 22. SECOND ROSTER PUBLIC COMMENTS ▶ jump to 235:16
  106. 23. ADJOURNMENT ▶ jump to 264:41
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