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August 14, 2025 ·5:30 PM Final

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Agenda — 110 items

  1. 1 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
  2. 2 CALL TO ORDER ▶ jump to 1:05
  3. 1. INVOCATION
  4. 4 Offered by: Huntsville Alabama Public Safety Chaplain, Ethan Ryan. ▶ jump to 1:39
  5. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
  6. 6 Led by: Councilmember David Little ▶ jump to 2:31
  7. 3. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA approved ▶ jump to 2:54
  8. 4. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING(S)
  9. a. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council held on July 24, 2025. (Minutes Received) 2025-660 approved ▶ jump to 3:10
  10. 5. MAYOR: SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS
  11. a. Proclamation in recognition for the month of August as National Minority Donor Awareness Month. 2025-661 ▶ jump to 3:37
  12. 6. COUNCIL: SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS AND RESOLUTIONS
  13. 13 Special Recognitions
  14. a. Presentation honoring the Fountain of Life Church for their long-term service to West Huntsville and the entire community. 2025-662 ▶ jump to 9:44
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  16. 16 Resolutions for Approval and Presentation
  17. b. Resolution recognizing the 100th anniversary of the ReMarkable St. Mark Baptist Church. Resolution No. 25-598 2025-663 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 13:00
  18. c. Resolution honoring Mrs. Nell Lane Bradford for her service to the community, demonstrated by a dedication to furthering musical education by teaching college students and utilizing her talents to unite members of the community. Resolution No. 25-599 2025-664 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 18:03
  19. 19 Resolutions for Approval Only
  20. d. Resolution to recognize and congratulate United Women of Color on the occasion of their seventh anniversary celebration in honor of their unwavering commitment to empowering women, girls, and communities throughout Madison County. Resolution No. 25-600 2025-665 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 18:29
  21. 7. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND PRESENTATIONS
  22. 8. MATTERS WITH OUTSIDE LEGAL REPRESENTATIVE
  23. 9. PUBLIC HEARINGS TO BE HELD
  24. a. Public hearing on the vacation of a portion of a right-of-way at 612 McKinley Avenue NE, Lots 2-13, Block 7. (Set on July 10, 2025, Regular Council Meeting) 2025-666 ▶ jump to 18:42
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  26. 10. PUBLIC HEARINGS TO BE SET
  27. a. Resolution to declare a public nuisance located at 2209 Apache Rd. NW, Huntsville, AL; and to set the date for when objections will be heard. (Set for August 28, 2025, Regular Council Meeting) Resolution No. 25-601 2025-667 public hearing set Pass ▶ jump to 21:00
  28. b. Resolution to declare a public nuisance located at 2407 Oakwood Ave. NW, Huntsville, AL; and to set the date for when objections will be heard. (Set for August 28, 2025, Regular Council Meeting) Resolution No. 25-602 2025-668 public hearing set Pass ▶ jump to 21:22
  29. c. Resolution to set a public hearing on the zoning of 0.33 acres of land lying on the north of Zierdt Road and west of Arnett Street to Residence 1-B District; and the introduction of an Ordinance pertaining to the same. (Set for September 25, 2025, Regular Council Meeting) Resolution No. 25-603 Ordinance No. 25-604 2025-669 public hearing set Pass ▶ jump to 21:47
  30. d. Resolution to set a public hearing on the zoning of 121.73 acres of land lying on the north and south side of Little Cove Road and west of US Hwy 72 E to Residence 1 and Residence 2 Districts; and the introduction of an Ordinance pertaining to the same. (Set for September 25, 2025, Regular Council Meeting) Resolution No. 25-605 Ordinance No. 25-606 2025-670 public hearing set Pass ▶ jump to 22:18
  31. e. Resolution to set a public hearing on the zoning of 6.40 acres of land lying on the west side of Segers Road and north of Hardiman Road to Planned Industrial District; and the introduction of an Ordinance pertaining to the same. (Set September 25, 2025 Regular Council Meeting) Resolution No. 25-607 Ordinance No. 25-608 2025-671 public hearing set Pass ▶ jump to 22:44
  32. f. Resolution to set a public hearing on the zoning of 1,013.96 acres of land lying on the south of River Loop Road, and east and west of Vaughn Road to Residence 1 District and Industrial Park District; and the introduction of an Ordinance pertaining to the same. (Set for September 25, 2025, Regular Council Meeting) Resolution No. 25-609 Ordinance No. 25-610 2025-672 public hearing set Pass ▶ jump to 23:24
  33. 11. AGENDA RELATED PUBLIC COMMENTS
  34. 12. MAYOR COMMENTS ▶ jump to 24:49
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  36. 13. COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
  37. 36 Councilmember Jennie Robinson ▶ jump to 25:01
  38. 37 Councilmember Michelle Watkins ▶ jump to 28:47
  39. 38 Councilmember Bill Kling ▶ jump to 32:08
  40. 39 Councilmember David Little ▶ jump to 43:43
  41. 40 Councilmember John Meredith ▶ jump to 45:04
  42. 14. FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT
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  44. a. Resolution authorizing expenditures for payment. Resolution No. 25-611 2025-673 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 46:02
  45. b. Ordinance approving appropriations, goods, or services for District 1 Council Improvement Funds. Ordinance No. 25-612 2025-674 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 46:35
  46. c. Resolution authorizing travel for Council Member John Meredith to Tampa, FL, October 25 - 29, 2025, for the 2025 ICMA Annual Conference. Resolution No. 25-613 2025-675 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 48:40
  47. 15. BOARD APPOINTMENTS TO BE VOTED ON
  48. a. Resolution to appoint Remelus Bowden 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 July 24, 2025, Regular Council Meeting) Resolution No. 25-561 2025-676 approved resolution Fail ▶ jump to 49:37
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  50. b. Resolution to reappoint Pamela Caruso to the Huntsville Police Citizens Advisory Council, Place 10 (her current seat), for a four (4) year term to expire August 1, 2029. (Nominated on July 24, 2025, Regular Council Meeting) Resolution No. 25-562 2025-677 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 52:58
  51. c. Resolution to reappoint Vicki Guerrieri to the Huntsville Police Citizens Advisory Council, Place 8 (her current seat), for a four (4) year term to expire August 1, 2029. (Nominated on July 24, 2025, Regular Council Meeting) Resolution No. 25-563 2025-678 approved resolution Fail ▶ jump to 62:10
  52. d. Resolution to appoint Dan Odom to the Huntsville Police Citizens Advisory Council, Place 6, to the seat previously held by Akeem Davis for a four (4) year term to expire August 1, 2029. (Nominated on July 24, 2025, Regular Council Meeting) Resolution No. 25-564 2025-679 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 65:11
  53. e. Resolution to appoint Tracy Lamm to the Huntsville Police Citizens Advisory Council, Place 12, to the seat previously held by Wiley Day for a four (4) year term to expire August 1, 2029. (Nominated on July 24, 2025, Regular Council Meeting) Resolution No. 25-565 2025-680 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 65:42
  54. f. Resolution to appoint Robin Wolfe to the Madison County Department of Human Resources Board, Place 5, to the seat previously held by Sanoyia Williams for a six (6) year term to expire August 1, 2031.(Nominated on July 24, 2025, Regular Council Meeting) Resolution No. 25-566 2025-681 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 66:11
  55. g. Resolution to appoint Holly Baker to the Madison County Department of Human Resources Board, Place 6, to the seat previously held by Barrington Dames for a six (6) year term to expire August 1, 2031. (Nominated on July 24, 2025, Regular Council Meeting) Resolution No. 25-567 2025-682 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 66:38
  56. 16. BOARD APPOINTMENT NOMINATIONS
  57. a. Nomination to appoint Sasha Irby, to the Community Development Citizens Advisory Council, Place 3, to the seat previously held by Billy Lenox, for a three (3) year term to expire April 14, 2028. Resolution No. 25-614 2025-683 referred ▶ jump to 66:50
  58. b. Nomination to reappoint Claude Moore to the Board of Examinations and Appeals for Construction Industries, Place 6 (his current seat), for a three (3) year term to expire September 13, 2028. Resolution No. 25-615 2025-684 referred ▶ jump to 67:06
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  60. 17. HUNTSVILLE UTILITIES ITEMS
  61. a. Ordinance authorizing issuance of a $7,515,000 initial principal amount Subordinated Water Revenue Warrant, Series 2025-DWSRF-DL, and Special Authority Loan Conditions Agreement with the Alabama Drinking Water Finance Authority, to finance capital improvements to the safe drinking water system of the City. (Introduced on July 24, 2025, Regular Council Meeting) Ordinance No. 25-568 2025-625 approved ordinance Pass ▶ jump to 68:54
  62. 18. LEGAL DEPARTMENT ITEMS/TRANSACTIONS
  63. 60 Vacation of Easements
  64. 61 Vacation of Rights-of-Way
  65. a. Resolution consenting to the vacation of a portion of a right-of-way at 612 McKinley Avenue NE, Lots 2-13, Block 7. (Introduced July 10, 2025, Regular Council Meeting) Resolution No. 25-520 2025-685 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 70:24
  66. b. Ordinance vacating a portion of a right-of-way at 612 McKinley Avenue NE, Lots 2-13, Block 7. (Introduced July 10, 2025, Regular Council Meeting) Ordinance No. 25-521 2025-686 approved ordinance Pass ▶ jump to 70:43
  67. 64 Deeds of Acceptance
  68. 19. UNFINISHED BUSINESS ITEMS FOR ACTION
  69. a. Ordinance annexing 572.48 acres of land lying on the north of Bob Wade Rd and east and west of Mt. Lebanon Rd. (Introduced July 24, 2025, Regular Council Meeting) Ordinance No. 25-597 2025-687 approved ordinance Pass ▶ jump to 71:06
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  71. 20. NEW BUSINESS ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION OR ACTION
  72. a. Resolution authorizing travel expenses. Resolution No. 25-616 2025-688 approved Pass
  73. b. Resolution authorizing the acceptance of donations. Resolution No. 25-617 2025-689 approved Pass
  74. c. Resolution calling for redemption of certain outstanding general obligation warrants of the City. Resolution No. 25-618 2025-690 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 75:28
  75. d. Ordinance amending Budget Ordinance No. 24-700, by changing appropriated funding for various departments and funds. Ordinance No. 25-619 2025-691 approved Pass
  76. e. Resolution authorizing the City Council to allocate a portion of the Teva Opioid Settlement to the Huntsville Police Department for the purchase of 30 AEDs. Resolution No. 25-620 2025-692 approved Pass
  77. f. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Project Development Agreement among the City of Huntsville, Parsons Corporation, Parsons Government Services, Inc., and Parsons Services Company. Resolution No. 25-621 2025-693 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 84:55
  78. g. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Project Development Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Performance Drone Works, LLC. Resolution No. 25-622 2025-694
  79. h. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Purchase and Sale Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Jeff Benton Properties, LLC, for property associated with the South Huntsville Police Precinct. Resolution No. 25-623 2025-695 approved Pass
  80. i. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement between the City of Huntsville, Alabama and Kimley-Horn & Associates, Inc., for Engineering Design Services for Intersection Improvements south of Drake Avenue along U.S. Highway 231/Memorial Parkway, Project No. 71-25-SP21. Resolution No. 25-624 2025-696 approved Pass
  81. j. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement between the City of Huntsville, Alabama and Goodwyn Mills Cawood, LLC, for Hillcrest Road Connector, Project No. 71-25-RD04. Resolution No. 25-625 2025-697 approved Pass
  82. k. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Garver, L.L.C. for 2025-2026 WPC On-Call Surveying Services, Project No. 71-25-SP19. Resolution No. 25-626 2025-698 approved Pass
  83. l. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement between the City of Huntsville and United Controls Corporation for Professional and Technical Services for Consulting, Installation, Repair, Maintenance, and Support Services for the City’s SCADA and Control Panels, Project No. 71-25-SP20 Resolution No. 25-627 2025-699 approved Pass
  84. m. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Fixed Price Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Velvet Pines Developers, LLC, for construction services of the Huntsville Police Department S.O.D. Resolution No. 25-628 2025-700 approved Pass
  85. n. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute Modification No. 1 to the Standard Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Engineered Solutions Incorporated for the Municipal Justice Public Safety Complex - HVAC Upgrades. Resolution No. 25-629 2025-701 approved Pass
  86. o. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute Modification No. 1 to the Architectural Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Arcspace Studio for the Huntsville Ice Sports Center Expansion. Resolution No. 25-630 2025-702 approved Pass
  87. p. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Facility Use and Operation Agreement between the City of Huntsville and the Arts Council, Inc., d/b/a Arts Huntsville. Resolution No. 25-631 2025-703 approved Pass
  88. q. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Huntsville and The U.S. Army Garrison - Redstone Arsenal for Stray Animal Control. Resolution No. 25-632 2025-704 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 95:26
  89. r. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Court Referral Officer Contract between The Administrative Director of Courts Judicial Branch, State of Alabama and the City of Huntsville. Resolution No. 25-633 2025-705 approved Pass
  90. s. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute Amendment No.1 to the Cooperative Service Agreement between City of Huntsville and United States Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) Wildlife Services (WS). Resolution No. 25-634 2025-706 approved Pass
  91. t. Resolution authorizing the City of Huntsville to join the State of Alabama and other local governments as participants in Opioid Litigation Settlements. Resolution No. 25-635 2025-707 approved Pass
  92. u. Resolution authorizing the City Clerk to invoke ServisFirst Bank Letter of Credit No. 13780 for Hawks Ridge Estates. Resolution No. 25-636 2025-708 approved Pass
  93. v. Resolution authorizing the City Clerk to invoke Trustmark National Bank Letter of Credit No. 22-068-SP for Freeman Road Townhomes. Resolution No. 25-637 2025-709 approved Pass
  94. w. Resolution authorizing the City Clerk to invoke Citizens Tri-County Bank Letter of Credit No. 4183010122 for Lyla’s Gate Phase 2 at McMullen Cove. Resolution No. 25-638 2025-710 approved Pass
  95. x. Resolution authorizing the City Clerk to invoke Citizens Tri-County Bank Letter of Credit No. 4183010130 for Silo Hill Phase 4 at McMullen Cove. Resolution No. 25-639 2025-711 approved Pass
  96. y. Resolution authorizing the City Attorney to settlement the lawsuit entitled Giancarlo Dagostino and Tracy Dagostino v. City of Huntsville, et al., in the Circuit Court of Madison County, Alabama, Civil Action No. 47-CV-24-900187 (Claim No. FY23-056). Resolution No. 25-640 2025-712 approved Pass
  97. z. Resolution authorizing the City Attorney to seek a forfeiture of the surety bond issued by SureTec Insurance Company. Resolution No. 25-641 2025-713 approved Pass
  98. aa. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement between the City of Huntsville and T2 Systems, Inc., for software to issue parking citations for Parking Enforcement. Resolution No. 25-642 2025-714 approved Pass
  99. ab. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Southern Lighting and Traffic Systems for Annual Software Maintenance Agreement. Resolution No. 25-643 2025-715 approved Pass
  100. ac. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Special Employee Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Carol English. Resolution No. 25-644 2025-716 approved Pass
  101. ad. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Special Employee Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Karen Monks. Resolution No. 25-645 2025-717 approved Pass
  102. ae. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Special Employee Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Dr. Lawana Adcock-Downey. Resolution No. 25-646 2025-718 approved Pass
  103. 21. NEW BUSINESS ITEMS FOR INTRODUCTION
  104. a. Introduction of an Ordinance to amend Chapter 5, Division II of Article II of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Huntsville. Ordinance No. 25-647 2025-719 introduced ▶ jump to 96:27
  105. b. Introduction of an Ordinance declaring certain property surplus and to be disposed of per Agreement with Managed Asset Recycling Solutions, LLC. Ordinance No. 25-648 2025-720 introduced ▶ jump to 96:36
  106. 22. SECOND ROSTER PUBLIC COMMENTS ▶ jump to 96:49
  107. 23. ADJOURNMENT ▶ jump to 139:58
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