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City Council Regular Meeting

January 8, 2026 ·5:30 PM Final

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Agenda — 86 items

  1. 1 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ▶ jump to 0:53
  2. 2 CALL TO ORDER ▶ jump to 1:33
  3. 1. INVOCATION
  4. 4 Offered by: Huntsville Alabama Public Safety Chaplains ▶ jump to 2:11
  5. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
  6. 6 Led by: Councilmember Michelle Watkins ▶ jump to 3:55
  7. 3. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA approved ▶ jump to 4:24
  8. 4. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING(S)
  9. a. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council held on December 18, 2025. (Minutes Received) 2026-01 approved ▶ jump to 4:34
  10. 5. MAYOR: SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS
  11. 6. COUNCIL: SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS AND RESOLUTIONS
  12. 12 Special Recognitions
  13. 13 Resolutions for Approval and Presentation
  14. a. Resolution honoring Lt. Colonel Jonathan David Shultz in recognition of his remarkable life of service and sacrifice, and the enduring legacy he leaves to his family and community. Resolution No. 26-01 2026-02 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 5:08
  15. b. Resolution recognizing Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., an organization built on a foundation of unity, awareness, and community impact, with a steadfast commitment to serving the City of Huntsville. Resolution No. 26-02 2026-03 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 12:09
  16. 16 Resolutions for Approval Only
  17. 7. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND PRESENTATIONS
  18. a. Presentation from the Human Relations Commission regarding community services and initiatives provided by the board. 2026-04 ▶ jump to 18:34
  19. 8. MATTERS WITH OUTSIDE LEGAL REPRESENTATIVE
  20. 9. PUBLIC HEARINGS TO BE HELD
  21. 10. PUBLIC HEARINGS TO BE SET
  22. a. Resolution to set a public hearing on the zoning of 36.54 acres of land lying on the south side of Martin Rd and east of Electronics Blvd. to Residence 2 District; and the introduction of an Ordinance pertaining to the same. (Set for February 26, 2026, Regular Council Meeting) Resolution No. 26-04 Ordinance No. 26-05 2026-06 public hearing set Pass ▶ jump to 23:13
  23. b. Resolution to set a public hearing on the rezoning of 73.44 acres of land lying on the east of Greenbrier Road, and north of I-565 from Residence 2 and Highway Business C-4 Districts to Commercial Industrial Park District; and the introduction of an Ordinance pertaining to the same. (Set for February 26, 2026, Regular Council Meeting) Resolution No. 26-06 Ordinance No. 26-07 2026-07 public hearing set Pass ▶ jump to 23:42
  24. c. Resolution to set a public hearing on the rezoning of 90.51 acres of land lying on various existing single-family neighborhoods within the city limits from Residence 2, Residence 2-A, Residence 2-B and Light Industry Districts to Residence 1-A and Residence 2 Districts; and the introduction of an Ordinance pertaining to the same. (Set for February 26, 2026, Regular Council Meeting) Resolution No. 26-08 Ordinance No. 26-09 2026-08 public hearing set Pass ▶ jump to 24:27
  25. 11. AGENDA RELATED PUBLIC COMMENTS
  26. 12. MAYOR COMMENTS ▶ jump to 24:44
  27. 13. COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
  28. 28 Councilmember Bill Kling ▶ jump to 25:43
  29. 29 Councilmember David Little ▶ jump to 26:46
  30. 30 Councilmember John Meredith ▶ jump to 27:23
  31. 31 Councilmember Michelle Watkins ▶ jump to 30:03
  32. 32 Councilmember Jennie Robinson ▶ jump to 31:05
  33. 14. FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT
  34. 33 page break
  35. a. Resolution authorizing expenditures for payment. Resolution No. 26-10 2026-09 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 33:05
  36. b. Ordinance approving appropriations, goods, or services for District 2 Council Improvement Funds. Ordinance No. 26-11 2026-10 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 35:37
  37. c. Resolution authorizing travel for Council Member Bill Kling to Washington, D.C., April 18-21, 2026, for the Chamber of Commerce of Huntsville-Madison County 2026 Washington, D.C. Trip. Resolution No. 26-12 2026-11 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 37:31
  38. 15. BOARD APPOINTMENTS TO BE VOTED ON
  39. 16. BOARD APPOINTMENT NOMINATIONS
  40. a. Nomination to reappoint Bradley Garland to the Huntsville Public Library Board to his current seat for a four (4) year term to expire February 3, 2030. Resolution No. 26-13 2026-12 referred ▶ jump to 38:14
  41. 17. HUNTSVILLE UTILITIES ITEMS
  42. 18. LEGAL DEPARTMENT ITEMS/TRANSACTIONS
  43. 42 Vacation of Easements
  44. a. Ordinance authorizing the vacation of Utility and Drainage Easements, Twenty Lake Hold, 120 Electronics Boulevard. Ordinance No. 26-14 2026-13 approved ordinance Pass ▶ jump to 38:42
  45. 44 Vacation of Rights-of-Way
  46. 45 Deeds of Acceptance
  47. b. Resolution authorizing the acceptance of a 0.064 acre tract of land from D.R. Horton, Inc.-Birmingham, for a Stormwater Drainage Easement for Highland Hills Phase 1 Subdivision. Resolution No. 26-15 2026-14 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 39:03
  48. c. Resolution authorizing the acceptance of a 0.084 acre tract of land from 120 Electronics Owner, LLC, for a Drainage Easement in Twenty Lake Hold Subdivision. Resolution No. 26-16 2026-15 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 39:24
  49. 19. UNFINISHED BUSINESS ITEMS FOR ACTION
  50. a. Ordinance declaring certain equipment surplus and to be sold at public auction. (Introduced on December 18, 2025, Regular Council Meeting) Ordinance No. 25-1029 2026-16 approved ordinance Pass ▶ jump to 39:43
  51. b. Ordinance declaring a certain railroad car, identified as the “Cattle Car”, surplus and authorizing its removal and disposal. (Introduced on December 18, 2025, Regular Council Meeting) Ordinance No. 25-1030 2026-17 approved ordinance Pass ▶ jump to 39:59
  52. c. Ordinance declaring a certain railroad car, identified as the “AAR Boxcar”, surplus and to be donated to the Scottsboro Boys Museum. (Introduced on December 25, 2025, Regular Council Meeting) Ordinance No. 25-1031 2026-18 approved ordinance Pass ▶ jump to 40:53
  53. d. Ordinance amending Chapter 3, Article II, Subsection (c) of Section 3-27 (Arts and Entertainment District Ordinance) of the City's Code of Ordinances to modify the Quigley Arts and Entertainment District. (Introduced on December 18, 2025, Regular Council Meeting) Ordinance No. 25-1032 2026-19 approved ordinance Pass ▶ jump to 42:21
  54. e. Ordinance amending Chapter 3, Article II, Subsection (c) of Section 3-28 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Huntsville, AL to amend the Providence Arts and Entertainment District. (Introduced on December 18, 2025, Regular Council Meeting) Ordinance No. 25-1033 2026-20 approved as amended Pass ▶ jump to 43:40
  55. f. Ordinance to declare property as surplus and authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Purchase and Sale Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Hank Holdings, LLC, for conveyance of the same. (Introduced on December 18, 2025, Regular Council Meeting) Ordinance No. 25-1034 2026-21 approved ordinance Pass ▶ jump to 47:26
  56. 54 Ordinance amending Chapter 3, Article II, Subsection (c) of Section 3-28 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Huntsville, AL to amend the Providence Arts and Entertainment District. (Introduced on December 18, 2025, Regular Council Meeting) Ordinance No. 25-1033 2026-20 amended Pass ▶ jump to 43:40
  57. 20. NEW BUSINESS ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION OR ACTION approved the Consent Agenda Pass ▶ jump to 53:40
  58. a. Resolution authorizing travel expenses. Resolution No. 26-17 2026-22 approved Pass
  59. b. Resolution authorizing the acceptance of donations. Resolution No. 26-18 2026-23 approved Pass
  60. c. Ordinance amending Budget Ordinance No. 25-744, by changing appropriate funding for various departments and funds. Ordinance No. 26-19 2026-24 approved Pass
  61. d. Resolution authorizing a portion of the proceeds of certain future borrowings to reimburse Water Pollution Control Enterprise Fund of the City for expenditures incurred prior to borrowing issuance. Resolution No. 26-20 2026-25 approved Pass
  62. e. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement between the City of Huntsville and Jesse Stutts, Inc., for the Von Braun Center Site Power Enabling Package Phase 1. Resolution No. 26-21 2026-26 approved Pass
  63. f. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement between the City of Huntsville, Alabama and CEW Advisors, Inc., for the use of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds for consultation services. Resolution No. 26-22 2026-27 approved Pass
  64. g. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement between the City of Huntsville, Alabama and Schoel Engineering Company, Inc., for Engineering Design & Construction Administration Services for Huntsville North Village, Project No. 71-26-SP02. Resolution No. 26-23 2026-28 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 54:09
  65. h. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Easement Agreement to Accommodate Public Art by and between Front Row Huntsville Owner, LLC, and City of Huntsville. Resolution No. 26-24 2026-29 approved Pass
  66. i. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement between the City of Huntsville, Alabama and The Arts Council, Inc. (d/b/a Arts Huntsville). Resolution No. 26-25 2026-30 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 55:05
  67. j. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute Modification No. 2 to the Agreement between the City of Huntsville, Alabama and Rogers Group, Inc., for Periodic Bid for Various Construction Projects-2024, Project No. 71-24-SP05. Resolution No. 26-26 2026-31 approved Pass
  68. k. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Fite Construction Company, LLC, for construction services for the Big Spring Park East Expansion. Resolution No. 26-27 2026-32 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 59:33
  69. l. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute Addendum No. 6 to Master Service Agreement No. 29149 between the City of Huntsville and MCCi, LLC, for a Laserfiche platform upgrade. Resolution No. 26-28 2026-33 approved Pass
  70. m. Resolution authorizing the City Clerk to invoke First National Bank Letter of Credit No. 589341300 for the Retreat at Abbington Phase 2 Subdivision. Resolution No. 26-29 2026-34 approved Pass
  71. n. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to issue travel funds in advance for Police Department employee, Anthony McElyea, attending the FBI National Academy. Resolution No. 26-30 2026-35 approved Pass
  72. o. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement between the City of Huntsville, Alabama and UES Professional Solutions 18, LLC, for Environmental Services for Project Delaney, Project No. 71-25-SP43. Resolution No. 26-31 2026-36 approved Pass
  73. p. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Tetra Tech, Inc., for On-Call Engineering Design and Programming Services for SCADA Projects, Project No. 71-25-SP41. Resolution No. 26-32 2026-37 approved Pass
  74. q. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Special Employee Agreement between the City of Huntsville, Alabama and Odessa Newsom. Resolution No. 26-33 2026-38 approved Pass
  75. r. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Special Employee Agreement between the City of Huntsville and George Daigle. Resolution No. 26-34 2026-39 approved Pass
  76. s. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Special Employee Agreement between the City of Huntsville and LaRissa Schroeder. Resolution No. 26-35 2026-40 approved Pass
  77. 21. NEW BUSINESS ITEMS FOR INTRODUCTION
  78. a. Introduction of an Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 89-79, Classification and Salary Plan Ordinance. Ordinance No. 26-36 2026-41 introduced ▶ jump to 66:24
  79. b. Introduction of an Ordinance granting a cable franchise to Knology of Huntsville, Inc., and authorizing the Mayor to enter into and execute a Cable Franchise Agreement between the City of Huntsville, Alabama, and Knology of Alabama, Inc. Ordinance No. 26-37 2026-42 introduced ▶ jump to 66:31
  80. c. Introduction of an Ordinance annexing 2.80 acres of land lying on the south side of Capshaw Rd. and east of Balch Rd. Ordinance No. 26-38 2026-43 introduced ▶ jump to 66:47
  81. 78 page break
  82. d. Introduction of an Ordinance annexing 648.44 acres of land lying on the south side of I-565 and east and west of Swancott Rd. Ordinance No. 26-39 2026-44 introduced ▶ jump to 67:11
  83. 22. SECOND ROSTER PUBLIC COMMENTS ▶ jump to 67:18
  84. 23. ADJOURNMENT
  85. 82 Agenda Disclaimer
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