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City Council Regular Meeting

February 12, 2026 ·5:30 PM Final

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Agenda — 111 items

  1. 1 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ▶ jump to 1:45
  2. 2 CALL TO ORDER ▶ jump to 2:01
  3. 1. INVOCATION
  4. 4 Offered by: Huntsville Alabama Public Safety Chaplains ▶ jump to 2:43
  5. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
  6. 6 Led by: Ollye Conley ▶ jump to 4:59
  7. 3. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA approved as amended Pass ▶ jump to 6:04
  8. 4. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING(S)
  9. a. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council held on January 22, 2026. (Minutes Received) 2026-106 approved ▶ jump to 6:17
  10. 5. MAYOR: SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS
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  12. a. Presentation of a life saving medal. 2026-107 ▶ jump to 6:37
  13. 6. COUNCIL: SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS AND RESOLUTIONS
  14. 13 Special Recognitions
  15. 14 Resolutions for Approval and Presentation
  16. a. Resolution Honoring Black Business Owners throughout Huntsville in Recognition of Black History Month. Resolution No. 26-91 2026-108 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 10:48
  17. b. Resolution in honor of Heart Health Month 2026. Resolution No. 26-92 2026-109 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 14:20
  18. c. Resolution Honoring Jazz McKenzie for Her Exceptional Talent and Outstanding Achievements. Resolution No. 26-93 2026-110 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 15:02
  19. 18 Resolutions for Approval Only
  20. 7. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND PRESENTATIONS
  21. 8. MATTERS WITH OUTSIDE LEGAL REPRESENTATIVE
  22. a. Council decision on Personnel Hearing for Scott Hartman (Huntsville Police Department) held on 02/06/2026. 2026-111 approved Pass ▶ jump to 27:54
  23. 9. PUBLIC HEARINGS TO BE HELD
  24. 10. PUBLIC HEARINGS TO BE SET
  25. a. Resolution to declare a public nuisance located at 3607 Princess St. NW, Huntsville, AL; and to set the date for when objections will be heard. (Set for February 26, 2026, Regular Council Meeting) Resolution No. 26-94 2026-112 approve the Resolution to set the Public Hearing Pass ▶ jump to 28:43
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  27. b. Resolution to declare a public nuisance located at 4906 Clardy Rd. NW, Huntsville, AL; and to set the date for when objections will be heard. (Set for February 26, 2026, Regular Council Meeting) Resolution No. 26-95 2026-113 approve the Resolution to set the Public Hearing Pass ▶ jump to 29:09
  28. c. Resolution to set a public hearing for Raj Kumar, d/b/a AAAA Car Service, for the operation of two (2) luxury vehicles. (Set for February 26, 2026, Regular Council Meeting) Resolution No. 26-96 2026-114 public hearing set Pass ▶ jump to 29:35
  29. d. Resolution to set a public hearing for Anthony Fisher, d/b/a Southern Comfort Luxury Transportation, LLC., for the operation of one (1) luxury vehicle. (Set for February 26, 2026, Regular Council Meeting) Resolution No. 26-97 2026-115 public hearing set Pass ▶ jump to 29:54
  30. e. Resolution to set a 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 introduction of an Ordinance pertaining to the same. (Set for March 26, 2026, Regular Council Meeting) Resolution No. 26-98 Ordinance No. 26-99 2026-116 approve the Resolution to set the Public Hearing Pass ▶ jump to 30:14
  31. f. Resolution to set a 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 introduction of an Ordinance pertaining to the same. (Set for March 26, 2026, Regular Council Meeting) Resolution No. 26-100 Ordinance No. 26-101 2026-117 approve the Resolution to set the Public Hearing Pass ▶ jump to 30:44
  32. 11. AGENDA RELATED PUBLIC COMMENTS ▶ jump to 30:54
  33. 12. MAYOR COMMENTS ▶ jump to 37:05
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  35. 13. COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
  36. 34 Councilmember John Meredith ▶ jump to 38:15
  37. 35 Councilmember Michelle Watkins ▶ jump to 40:34
  38. 36 Councilmember Bill Kling ▶ jump to 42:54
  39. 37 Councilmember David Little ▶ jump to 47:53
  40. 38 Councilmember Jennie Robinson ▶ jump to 51:07
  41. 14. FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT
  42. a. Resolution authorizing expenditures for payment. Resolution No. 26-102 2026-118 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 53:56
  43. b. Ordinance approving appropriations, goods, or services for District 2 Council Improvement Funds. Ordinance No. 26-103 2026-119 approved ordinance Pass ▶ jump to 62:19
  44. c. Ordinance approving appropriations, goods, or services for District 4 Council Improvement Funds. Ordinance No. 26-104 2026-120 approved ordinance Pass ▶ jump to 22:00
  45. d. Ordinance approving appropriations, goods, or services for District 5 Council Improvement Funds. Ordinance No. 26-105 2026-121 approved ordinance Pass ▶ jump to 63:02
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  47. 15. BOARD APPOINTMENTS TO BE VOTED ON
  48. a. Resolution to appoint Sue Alexander to the Huntsville Beautification Board, Place 10, to fill a vacancy due to the resignation of Ethan Walker-Jones for the remainder of a three (3) year term to expire September 30, 2028. (Nominated on January 22, 2026, Regular Council Meeting) Resolution No. 26-46 2026-122 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 64:15
  49. 16. BOARD APPOINTMENT NOMINATIONS
  50. a. Nomination to appoint Deputy Chief Michael Johnson to the Alternative Sentencing and Release Commission due to the resignation of Rex Reynolds for the remainder of the vacant term. Resolution No. 26-106 2026-123 referred ▶ jump to 64:32
  51. b. Nomination to appoint Brandon Tucker to the Huntsville-Madison County Convention and Visitors Bureau Board of Directors to fill a vacancy due to the resignation of Ernest Young for the remainder of a four (4) year term to expire April 12, 2028. Resolution No. 26-147 2026-168 referred ▶ jump to 64:44
  52. 17. HUNTSVILLE UTILITIES ITEMS
  53. 18. LEGAL DEPARTMENT ITEMS/TRANSACTIONS
  54. 52 Vacation of Easements
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  56. a. Ordinance authorizing the vacation of a portion of a Utility and Drainage Easement between Lots 3 & 4, Richland Park Subdivision. (Price) Ordinance No. 26-107 2026-124 approved ordinance Pass ▶ jump to 65:15
  57. b. Ordinance authorizing the vacation of a Utility and Drainage Easement in Lot 18 of Monte Sano Cove Phase 2 Subdivision. (Prishtina) Ordinance No. 26-108 2026-125 approved ordinance Pass ▶ jump to 65:31
  58. 55 Vacation of Rights-of-Way
  59. 56 Deeds of Acceptance
  60. 19. UNFINISHED BUSINESS ITEMS FOR ACTION
  61. a. Ordinance naming the new Arboretum at John Hunt Park the “Joy McKee Arboretum”. (Introduced on January 22, 2026, Regular Council Meeting) Ordinance No. 26-87 2026-126 approved ordinance Pass ▶ jump to 65:46
  62. b. Ordinance amending Section 18 of Ordinance 04-315 of the Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual. (Introduced on January 22, 2026, Regular Council Meeting) Ordinance No. 26-88 2026-127 approved ordinance Pass ▶ jump to 69:53
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  64. c. Ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement by and between Limestone County Commission and the City Council of the City of Huntsville for the acquisition of certain properties related to the Boeing Boulevard Extension Project. (Introduced on January 22, 2026, Regular Council Meeting) Ordinance No. 26-89 2026-128 approved ordinance Pass ▶ jump to 70:13
  65. d. Ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement by and between Limestone County Commission and the City Council of the City of Huntsville for the acquisition of certain properties related to the Swancott Road Improvements Project. (Introduced on January 22, 2026, Regular Council Meeting) Ordinance No. 26-90 2026-129 approved ordinance Pass ▶ jump to 71:36
  66. 20. NEW BUSINESS ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION OR ACTION
  67. a. Resolution authorizing travel expenses. Resolution No. 26-109 2026-130 approved Pass
  68. b. Resolution authorizing the acceptance of donations. Resolution No. 26-110 2026-131 approved Pass
  69. c. Ordinance amending Budget Ordinance No. 25-744, by changing appropriated funding for various departments and funds. Ordinance No. 26-111 2026-132 approved Pass
  70. 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. 26-112 2026-133 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 74:59
  71. e. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a contract modification agreement to modify the Aerial and Underground Fiber & Conduit Construction contract awarded to Southeast Utilities of Georgia, LLC., pursuant to Resolution No. 26-49. Resolution No. 26-113 2026-134 approved Pass
  72. f. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute Change Order No. 1 to the contract, awarded pursuant to Resolution No. 24-667, between the City of Huntsville and Stewart Electric Company, Inc., for the Von Braun Center Lighting & Sprinkler Improvements project. Resolution No. 26-114 2026-135 approved Pass
  73. g. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement to Exercise Option for Contract Extension between the City of Huntsville and RP Media, Inc., for digital billboards. Resolution No. 26-115 2026-136 approved Pass
  74. h. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute Addendum No. 3 to the Agreement between the City of Huntsville and JustFOIA Order No. 29896 for the Pro Renewal Coverage. Resolution No. 26-116 2026-137 approved Pass
  75. i. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into Agreement between the City of Huntsville, Alabama and Family Services Center, Inc., acting as a Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO), for the use of Home Investment Partnerships (HOME) program funds for eligible CHDO Operating Expenses in accordance with the construction of affordable housing at Kildare Street (APN #13810), Huntsville, Alabama 35811. Resolution No. 26-117 2026-138 approved Pass
  76. j. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into Agreement between the City of Huntsville, Alabama and Family Services Center, Inc., acting as a Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO), for the use of Home Investment Partnerships (HOME) program funds for eligible CHDO Operating Expenses in accordance with the construction of affordable housing at Kildare Street (APN #590395), Huntsville, Alabama 35811. Resolution No. 26-118 2026-139 approved Pass
  77. k. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Contract between the City of Huntsville, Alabama and apparent low bidder, Lambert Contracting, LLC, for Pedestrian Access and Redevelopment Corridor (PARC) along Pinhook Creek, Project No. 71-26-SP03 & Federal Aid Project No. RAISE-4523(252). Resolution No. 26-119 2026-140 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 86:02
  78. l. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement between the City of Huntsville, Alabama and GTEC, L.L.C., for Engineering Design Services for CRP Sign Foundations, Project No. 71-26-SP10. Resolution No. 26-120 2026-141 approved Pass
  79. m. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement between the City of Huntsville, Alabama and Volkert, Inc., for Engineering Design & Construction Administration Services for Holmes Avenue Complete Street, Project No. 71-26-RD01. Resolution No. 26-121 2026-142 approved Pass
  80. n. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement between the City of Huntsville, Alabama and GTEC, LLC, for Engineering Design Services for PARC Pre-Engineered Bridge Design, Project No. 71-26-BR01. Resolution No. 26-122 2026-143 approved Pass
  81. o. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Preliminary Engineering and Construction Agreement between the City of Huntsville, Alabama and Alabama Department of Transportation for Bailey Cove Multi-Use Path and Safety Improvements, Project No. 71-26-SP13 & ALDOT Project No. TAPHV-TA26(940). Resolution No. 26-123 2026-144 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 92:42
  82. p. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Preliminary Engineering and Construction Agreement between the City of Huntsville, Alabama and Alabama Department of Transportation for Miller Branch Greenway Multi-Use Trail (Phase 2), Project No. 71-26-SP12 & ALDOT Project No. TAPHV-TA26(939). Resolution No. 26-124 2026-145 approved Pass
  83. q. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Reimbursable Agreement between the City of Huntsville, Alabama and Madison County Alabama for Relocation of Utility Facilities on Private or Public Right-of-Way for Winchester Road Water Relocation Project, Project No. 71-26-SP18 & Project No. ACAA61222-ATRP(010). Resolution No. 26-125 2026-146 approved Pass
  84. r. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Professional Services Contract between the City of Huntsville and Stanard & Associates, for Fire Driver-Engineer exam services. Resolution No. 26-126 2026-147 approved Pass
  85. s. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Business Associate Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Abett, Inc., outlining responsibilities relating to the use and disclosure of Protected Health Information (PHI) as it pertains to the City’s group Health Insurance plans during the analysis of claims and utilization data. Resolution No. 26-127 2026-148 approved Pass
  86. t. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Subscription Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Regroup for city alerts app’s text, voice, and email services. Resolution No. 26-128 2026-149 approved Pass
  87. u. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute Modification No 1 to the Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Verta Technologies for the City of Huntsville’s Audio Visual Services and Support for City Hall. Resolution No. 26-129 2026-150 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 95:55
  88. v. Resolution authorizing the City Clerk to invoke Cadence Bank Letter of Credit No. 362001092143 for the Meadows at Hampton Cove Phase 4 Subdivision. Resolution No. 26-130 2026-151 approved Pass
  89. w. Resolution authorizing the City Attorney to settle the workers’ compensation claim of Deborah McAnally. Resolution No. 26-131 2026-152 approved Pass
  90. x. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Corrective Deed between The Health Care Authority of the City of Huntsville and the City of Huntsville, to correct an error in the legal description contained in a deed which was previously accepted by the City of Huntsville, and authorizing the Mayor to execute a Quitclaim Deed pertaining to the conveyance of the same. Resolution No. 26-132 2026-153 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 97:54
  91. y. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter a License Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Mid-City Owner, LLC, for Orion Amphitheater parking. Resolution No. 26-133 2026-154 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 99:10
  92. z. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Facility Use Agreement by and between the City of Huntsville and Huntsville Utilities for the event “APPA 2026 Lineman’s Rodeo”. Resolution No. 26-134 2026-155 approved Pass
  93. aa. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign a plat entitled “Huntsville North Village Phase 1A”. Resolution No. 26-135 2026-156 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 102:01
  94. ab. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Huntsville, the City of Madison, Madison County, and Huntsville Utilities for the equally shared cost associated with the acquisition and sharing of digital orthophotography of Madison County, and surrounding jurisdictions and service area. Resolution No. 26-136 2026-157 approved Pass
  95. ac. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Services Agreement between the City of Huntsville and NeoGov for the Power Policy software program. Resolution No. 26-137 2026-158 approved Pass
  96. ad. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Services Agreement between the City of Huntsville and NeoGov for the Power Ready software program. Resolution No. 26-138 2026-159 approved Pass
  97. ae. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Independent Audit Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Sound Diplomacy, Inc., for music ecosystem analysis and economic impact assessment services. Resolution No. 26-139 2026-160 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 103:55
  98. af. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Option to Purchase Real Estate Agreement among the City of Huntsville, Grassy Pond, LP, and Huntsville Center, Inc. Resolution No. 26-140 2026-161 approved Pass
  99. ag. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Project Development Agreement among the City, Eli Lilly and Company, and the Industrial Development Board of the City of Huntsville respecting a new pharmaceutical facility to be located within the City and a Property Transfer Agreement between the City and Eli Lilly and Company for the transfer of the facility site. Resolution No. 26-141 2026-162 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 106:05
  100. ah. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Garver, L.L.C. for Land Surveying Services for Sanitary Sewer Manhole Mapping, Project No. 71-26-SP09. Resolution No. 26-142 2026-163 approved Pass
  101. ai. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Neel-Schaffer, Inc., for Engineering Design Services and Engineering Construction Administration Services for Chase Trunk Line Pipe Bursting, Project No. 71-26-SP07. Resolution No. 26-143 2026-164 approved Pass
  102. aj. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement between the City of Huntsville, Alabama and Garver, L.L.C., for Engineering Design Services and Engineering Construction Administration Services for Beaverdam Creek Sanitary Sewer Extension, Project No. 71-26-SP17. Resolution No. 26-144 2026-165 approved Pass
  103. ak. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Special Employee Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Patrick Moore. Resolution No. 26-145 2026-166 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 117:58
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  105. 21. NEW BUSINESS ITEMS FOR INTRODUCTION
  106. a. Introduction of an Ordinance declaring certain property surplus and to be disposed of per Agreement with Managed Asset Recycling Solutions, LLC. Ordinance No. 26-146 2026-167 introduced ▶ jump to 119:07
  107. 22. SECOND ROSTER PUBLIC COMMENTS ▶ jump to 121:00
  108. 23. ADJOURNMENT ▶ jump to 188:34
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