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September 11, 2025 ·5:30 PM Final

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  1. 1 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ▶ jump to 0:26
  2. 2 CALL TO ORDER ▶ jump to 5:41
  3. 1. INVOCATION
  4. 4 Offered by: Huntsville Alabama Public Safety Chaplain, Zach Johnson. ▶ jump to 6:20
  5. 2. NATIONAL ANTHEM
  6. 6 Performed by: Lee High School Chamber Choir ▶ jump to 9:11
  7. 3. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA approved ▶ jump to 12:44
  8. 4. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING(S)
  9. a. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council held on August 28, 2025, Regular Council Meeting. (Minutes Received) 2025-767 approved ▶ jump to 13:05
  10. 5. MAYOR: SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS
  11. a. Recognition of the Lee High School Chamber Choir. 2025-768 ▶ jump to 11:06
  12. b. Proclamation to declare the month of September as OBGYN Cancer Awareness Month. 2025-769
  13. c. Proclamation recognizing September 12, 2025, as Aditya Gowda Day. 2025-770 ▶ jump to 13:32
  14. 6. COUNCIL: SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS AND RESOLUTIONS
  15. 15 Special Recognitions
  16. 16 page break
  17. 17 Resolutions for Approval and Presentation
  18. a. Resolution recognizing the National Association of Home Builders Professional Women in Building Week, September 15th - 19th, 2025, a yearly occasion that celebrates and honors women who have careers in the construction industry. Resolution No. 25-681 2025-771 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 18:35
  19. 19 Resolutions for Approval Only
  20. 7. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND PRESENTATIONS
  21. 8. MATTERS WITH OUTSIDE LEGAL REPRESENTATIVE
  22. 9. PUBLIC HEARINGS TO BE HELD
  23. a. Public hearing in order to hear, consider, and act upon all objections or protests, if any, for removal of a public nuisance at 1013 Kinsey Dr. SE, Huntsville, AL, and consideration of Resolution ordering abatement of a nuisance located at the same property. (Set on August 28, 2025, Regular Council Meeting) Resolution No. 25-688 2025-772 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 30:57
  24. b. Public hearing in order to hear, consider, and act upon all objections or protests, if any, for removal of a public nuisance at 3506 Gay St. NW, Huntsville, AL, and consideration of Resolution ordering abatement of a nuisance located at the same property. (Set on August 28, 2025, Regular Council Meeting) Resolution No. 25-689 2025-773 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 38:54
  25. 10. PUBLIC HEARINGS TO BE SET
  26. a. Resolution to set a public hearing for suspension of licensures for confidential tax related to case numbers: 407. (Set for September 25, 2025, Regular Council Meeting) Resolution No. 25-690 2025-774 public hearing set Pass ▶ jump to 39:43
  27. 11. AGENDA RELATED PUBLIC COMMENTS ▶ jump to 39:59
  28. 12. MAYOR COMMENTS ▶ jump to 46:47
  29. 13. COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
  30. 30 Councilmember Bill Kling ▶ jump to 49:58
  31. 31 Councilmember David Little ▶ jump to 57:09
  32. 32 Councilmember Jennie Robinson ▶ jump to 58:14
  33. 33 Councilmember Michelle Watkins ▶ jump to 64:02
  34. 34 Councilmember John Meredith ▶ jump to 68:01
  35. 14. FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT
  36. a. Resolution authorizing expenditures for payment. Resolution No. 25-691 2025-775 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 164:03
  37. b. Ordinance approving appropriations, goods, or services for District 2 Council Improvement Funds. Ordinance No. 25-692 2025-776 approved ordinance Pass ▶ jump to 164:46
  38. 37 Page Break
  39. 15. BOARD APPOINTMENTS TO BE VOTED ON
  40. a. Resolution to appoint Youlanda Caudle to the Huntsville Police Citizens Advisory Council, Place 4, to the seat previously held by Willie Love for a four (4) year term to expire August 1, 2029. (Nominated on August 28, 2025, Regular Council Meeting) Resolution No. 25-659 2025-777 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 166:06
  41. 40 page break
  42. 16. BOARD APPOINTMENT NOMINATIONS ▶ jump to 166:20
  43. a. Nomination to reappoint Lindsey Perry to the Burritt Memorial Committee, Place 16 (her current seat), for a three (3) year term to expire October 1, 2028. Resolution No. 25-693 2025-778 referred ▶ jump to 166:40
  44. b. Nomination to reappoint Melissa Musgrove to the Burritt Memorial Committee, Place 6 (her current seat), for a three (3) year term to expire October 1, 2028. Resolution No. 25-694 2025-779 referred ▶ jump to 166:53
  45. c. Nomination to reappoint George Cannon to the Burritt Memorial Committee, Place 5 (his current seat), for a three (3) year term to expire October 1, 2028. Resolution No. 25-695 2025-780 referred ▶ jump to 167:05
  46. d. Nomination to reappoint Ahmad Brown to the Burritt Memorial Committee, Place 3 (his current seat), for a three (3) year term to expire October 1, 2028. Resolution No. 25-696 2025-781 referred ▶ jump to 167:18
  47. e. Nomination to reappoint Jeffrey Blackwell to the Burritt Memorial Committee, Place 2 (his current seat), for a three (3) year term to expire October 1, 2028. Resolution No. 25-697 2025-782 referred ▶ jump to 167:31
  48. f. Nomination to reappoint Charles Below to the Burritt Memorial Committee, Place 17 (his current seat), for a three (3) year term to expire October 1, 2028. Resolution No. 25-698 2025-783 referred ▶ jump to 167:43
  49. g. Nomination to appoint Traci Gillespie to the Burritt Memorial Committee, Place 9, to the seat previously held by Paula Cushman for a three (3) year term to expire October 1, 2028. Resolution No. 25-699 2025-784 referred ▶ jump to 167:59
  50. h. Nomination to reappoint Cindy Griner to the Burritt Memorial Committee, Place 10 (her current seat), for a three (3) year term to expire October 1, 2028. Resolution No. 25-700 2025-785 referred ▶ jump to 168:12
  51. i. Nomination to appoint Amy Kemp to the City Tree Commission to the seat previously held by James Peters for a two (2) year term to expire October 8, 2027. Resolution No. 25-701 2025-786 referred ▶ jump to 168:24
  52. j. Nomination to reappoint Troy Bowman to the City Tree Commission (his current seat) for a two (2) year term to expire October 8, 2027. Resolution No. 25-702 2025-787 referred ▶ jump to 168:37
  53. k. Nomination to appoint Matt Burke to the City Tree Commission to the seat previously held by William McBride for a two (2) year term to expire October 8, 2027. Resolution No. 25-703 2025-788 referred ▶ jump to 168:50
  54. l. Nomination to reappoint James Cochran to the Beautification Board, Place 8 (his current seat), for a three (3) year term to expire September 30, 2028.  Resolution No. 25-704 2025-789 referred ▶ jump to 169:05
  55. m. Nomination to reappoint Michelle Omenski to the Beautification Board, Place 11 (her current seat), for a three (3) year term to expire September 30, 2028.  Resolution No. 25-705 2025-790 referred ▶ jump to 169:17
  56. n. Nomination to reappoint Alexis Quinn to the Beautification Board, Place 7 (her current seat), for a three (3) year term to expire September 30, 2028. Resolution No. 25-706 2025-791 referred ▶ jump to 169:30
  57. o. Nomination to reappoint Laurel Miller to the Beautification Board, Place 12 (her current seat), for a three (3) year term to expire September 30, 2028. Resolution No. 25-707 2025-792 referred ▶ jump to 169:43
  58. p. Nomination to appoint Zachary Hester to the Beautification Board, Place 15, to fill a vacancy due to the resignation of Celia Wettstein for the remainder of a three (3) year term to expire September 30, 2026.   Resolution No. 25-708 2025-793 referred ▶ jump to 169:54
  59. q. Nomination to reappoint Ethan Walker-Jones to the Beautification Board, Place 10 (his current seat), for a three (3) year term to expire September 30, 2028. Resolution No. 25-709 2025-794 referred ▶ jump to 170:12
  60. r. Nomination to reappoint Billy Lenox to the Beautification Board, Place 9 (his current seat), for a three (3) year term to expire September 30, 2028. Resolution No. 25-710 2025-795 referred ▶ jump to 170:26
  61. s. Nomination to reappoint Mark Seeley to the Board of Examinations and Appeals for Construction Industries, Place 4 (his current seat), for a three (3) year term to expire September 21, 2028. Resolution No. 25-711 2025-796 referred ▶ jump to 170:40
  62. t. Nomination to reappoint Josh Steele to the Board of Examinations and Appeals for Construction Industries, Place 3 (his current seat), for a three (3) year term to expire September 21, 2028. Resolution No. 25-712 2025-797 referred ▶ jump to 170:54
  63. u. Nomination to reappoint LaFreeda Jordan to the Huntsville-Madison County Airport Authority, City Place 5 (her current seat), for a six (6) year term to expire October 24, 2031. Resolution No. 25-713 2025-798 referred ▶ jump to 171:09
  64. 17. HUNTSVILLE UTILITIES ITEMS
  65. a. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to approve Budget Work Orders and Project Work Orders for new construction for system improvements, capital projects including material purchasing, outside services, and labor, transportation, and other expenses, as outlined in the Budget for the Electric Department for the Fiscal Year 2026 at a total estimated cost of $64,473,985. (Utilities: Electric) Resolution No. 25-714 2025-799 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 172:59
  66. b. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to approve Budget Work Orders and Project Work Orders for new construction for system improvements, capital projects including material purchasing, outside services, and labor, transportation, and other expenses, as outlined in the Budget for the Gas Department for the Fiscal Year 2026 at a total estimated cost of $11,180,334. (Utilities: Gas) Resolution No. 25-715 2025-800 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 176:37
  67. c. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to approve Budget Work Orders and Project Work Orders for new construction for system improvements, capital projects including material purchasing, outside services, and labor, transportation, and other expenses, as outlined in the Budget for the Water Department for the Fiscal Year 2026 at a total estimated cost of $26,718,468. (Utilities: Water) Resolution No. 25-716 2025-801 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 178:55
  68. 18. LEGAL DEPARTMENT ITEMS/TRANSACTIONS
  69. 68 Vacation of Easements
  70. a. Ordinance authorizing the vacation of Utility and Drainage Easements, between Lots 118 and 119, Stratford Phase 3 at McMullen Cove. (Tennessee Valley Communities) Ordinance No. 25-717 2025-802 approved ordinance Pass ▶ jump to 179:29
  71. b. Ordinance authorizing the vacation of a Utility and Drainage Easement across Lot 20A, Green Mountain Auction Property, 5302 Riverview Drive. (Levinson) Ordinance No. 25-718 2025-803 approved ordinance Pass ▶ jump to 179:50
  72. 71 Vacation of Rights-of-Way
  73. 72 Deeds of Acceptance
  74. 19. UNFINISHED BUSINESS ITEMS FOR ACTION
  75. a. Ordinance revising, restating, and consolidating the Human Relations Commission and its Bylaws pursuant to Resolution No. 94-633 which was adopted and approved on August 25, 1994. (Introduced on August 28, 2025, Regular Council Meeting) Ordinance No. 25-687 2025-804 approved ordinance Pass ▶ jump to 180:20
  76. 75 page break
  77. 20. NEW BUSINESS ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION OR ACTION ▶ jump to 181:18
  78. a. Resolution authorizing travel expenses. Resolution No. 25-719 2025-805 approved Pass
  79. b. Resolution authorizing the acceptance of donations. Resolution No. 25-720 2025-806 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 182:02
  80. c. 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. 25-721 2025-807 approved Pass
  81. d. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute Modification No. 1 to the Agreement between the City of Huntsville, Alabama and Garver, L.L.C., for Old Monrovia Road Improvements, Project No. 71-21-RD07. Resolution No. 25-722 2025-808 approved Pass
  82. e. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Grant Agreement by and among the United States Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration and the City of Huntsville, Alabama for the Fiscal Year 2024 Safe Streets and Roads for All Grant Program. Resolution No. 25-723 2025-809 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 183:16
  83. f. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement between the City of Huntsville, Alabama and Garney Companies, Inc., for Mooresville Sanitary Sewer Interceptor, Project No. 71-14-SO01. Resolution No. 25-724 2025-810 approved Pass
  84. g. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement between the City of Huntsville, Alabama and NCI Meridian, LLC, for the acquisition and redevelopment of Huntsville Summit Apartments to support the preservation of 100 affordable senior housing units serving very low-income households. Resolution No. 25-725 2025-811 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 191:41
  85. h. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Meltwater. Resolution No. 25-726 2025-812 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 198:35
  86. i. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Consulting Agreement between the City of Huntsville and AVO Communications, Inc., for technical and videography support services. Resolution No. 25-727 2025-813 approved Pass
  87. j. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Professional Services Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Ileen Shoemaker d/b/a Shoemaker & Associates, as a licensed court reporter for City Council meetings, work sessions and other City meetings requiring court reporting services. Resolution No. 25-728 2025-814 approved Pass
  88. k. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama for third party administrative services on the City’s group health plan. Resolution No. 25-729 2025-815 approved Pass
  89. l. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement with the Lampo Group, d/b/a SmartDollar, for a financial wellness benefit for employees. Resolution No. 25-730 2025-816 approved Pass
  90. m. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute Modification No. 10 to the Group Dental Plan Policy Agreement between the City of Huntsville, Alabama, and Delta Dental Insurance Company. Resolution No. 25-731 2025-817 approved Pass
  91. n. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to accept application for issuance of medical stop loss insurance with Crum & Forster General Underwriters for The North River Insurance Company on the City’s group health plan. Resolution No. 25-732 2025-818 approved Pass
  92. o. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a renewal with Lincoln Financial Group for employee group life, voluntary life, long term disability, and accidental death and dismemberment insurance. Resolution No. 25-733 2025-819 approved Pass
  93. p. Resolution authorizing the City Clerk to invoke Bryant Bank Letter of Credit No. 1427 for Fields Phase1 at Hays Farm Subdivision. Resolution No. 25-734 2025-820 approved Pass
  94. q. Resolution authorizing the City Clerk to invoke United Community Bank Letter of Credit No. 8000010617 for Estates at Morningside Mountain Phase 2 Subdivision. Resolution No. 25-735 2025-821 approved Pass
  95. r. Resolution authorizing the City Clerk to invoke United Community Bank Letter of Credit No. 6000319241 for Olde Cobblestone Phase 10 Subdivision. Resolution No. 25-736 2025-822 approved Pass
  96. s. Resolution authorizing the City Clerk to invoke United Community Bank Letter of Credit No. 6000319233 for Olde Cobblestone Phase 10 Subdivision. Resolution No. 25-737 2025-823 approved Pass
  97. t. Resolution authorizing the City Clerk to invoke Trustmark Bank Letter of Credit No. 23-049-SP for Inspiration at Green Mountain Phase 7 Subdivision. Resolution No. 25-738 2025-824 approved Pass
  98. u. Resolution authorizing the City Clerk to invoke Trustmark Bank Letter of Credit No. 23-047-SP for Inspiration at Green Mountain Phase 7 Subdivision. Resolution No. 25-739 2025-825 approved Pass
  99. v. Resolution authorizing the City Attorney to seek a forfeiture of the surety bond issued by Western Surety Company. Resolution No. 25-740 2025-826 approved Pass
  100. w. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding forming the North Alabama Drug Task Force (NADTF) by and between the City of Huntsville, Alabama, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA), Madison County District Attorney, Madison County Sheriff, the City of Madison, Alabama, and Department of Justice and Homeland Security agencies. Resolution No. 25-741 2025-827 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 199:55
  101. x. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement between the North Central Alabama Highway Safety Office (NAHSO) and the Huntsville Police Department for participation in the NAHSO program grant(s) for traffic safety enforcement. Resolution No. 25-742 2025-828 approved Pass
  102. y. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement between the City of Huntsville and the State of Alabama Department of Transportation for the Installation and/or Operation and/or Maintenance of Traffic Control Signals at the intersection of US-72 and Martinson Ranch (A, D & E). Resolution No. 25-743 2025-829 approved Pass
  103. 21. NEW BUSINESS ITEMS FOR INTRODUCTION
  104. a. Introduction of an Ordinance to adopt the City of Huntsville annual budget for fiscal year 2026 beginning October 1, 2025. Ordinance No. 25-744 2025-830 introduced ▶ jump to 201:12
  105. b. Introduction of an Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 89-79, to provide all eligible employees of the City of Huntsville a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA), as reflected in the first pay period in the fiscal year 2026 budget, effective October 13, 2025. Ordinance No. 25-745 2025-831 introduced ▶ jump to 201:22
  106. c. Introduction of an Ordinance to declare certain property surplus and no longer needed for public or municipal purpose. Ordinance No. 25-746 2025-832 introduced ▶ jump to 201:47
  107. d. Introduction of an Ordinance annexing 9.93 acres of land lying on the east of Hwy 431 S and south of Wade Rd. Ordinance No. 25-747 2025-833 introduced ▶ jump to 201:54
  108. e. Introduction of an ordinance annexing 14.62 acres of land lying on the east of Greenbrier Road, and north of I-565. Ordinance No. 25-748 2025-834 introduced ▶ jump to 202:05
  109. f. Introduction of an Ordinance to change the name of a portion of “Dunlop Boulevard SW” to “Town Madison Boulevard.” Ordinance No. 25-749 2025-835 introduced ▶ jump to 202:15
  110. g. Introduction of an Ordinance to change the name of a portion of “Avocent Way” to “Old Monrovia Road NW.” Ordinance No. 25-750 2025-836 introduced ▶ jump to 202:27
  111. 22. SECOND ROSTER PUBLIC COMMENTS ▶ jump to 75:16
  112. 23. ADJOURNMENT ▶ jump to 202:45
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