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June 26, 2025 ·5:30 PM Final

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  1. 1 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ▶ jump to 0:20
  2. 2 CALL TO ORDER ▶ jump to 0:32
  3. 1. INVOCATION ▶ jump to 0:59
  4. 4 Offered by: Huntsville Alabama Public Safety Chaplain, Don Eade. ▶ jump to 1:09
  5. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ▶ jump to 1:57
  6. 6 Led by: Councilmember Jennie Robinson
  7. 3. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA approved ▶ jump to 2:35
  8. 4. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING(S) ▶ jump to 3:11
  9. a. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council held on June 12, 2025. (Minutes Received) 2025-508 approved
  10. 5. MAYOR: SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS
  11. a. Presentation of life saving medal. 2025-509 ▶ jump to 3:21
  12. b. Presentation of Employee Incentive Award to Rodgrika Quarles. 2025-510 ▶ jump to 7:33
  13. 6. COUNCIL: SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS AND RESOLUTIONS ▶ jump to 11:00
  14. 14 Special Recognitions
  15. 15 Resolutions for Approval and Presentation
  16. a. Resolution Honoring Chairman Mac McCutcheon for His Dedicated Leadership and Lasting Contributions to the Advancement of Alabama. Resolution No. 25-486 2025-511 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 11:14
  17. b. Resolution recognizing the international achievements of Spokes-N-Vogues, a custom car builder located in the heart of Huntsville’s 1st City Council District. Resolution No. 25-487 2025-512 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 17:13
  18. 18 Resolutions for Approval Only
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  20. c. Resolution honoring the exceptional life and impact of Hodie McCraw, a life-long citizen of Huntsville who celebrated her 103rd birthday on the sixth of March, 2025, and has dedicated many years to educating the city’s youth. Resolution No. 25-488 2025-513 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 20:31
  21. 7. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND PRESENTATIONS
  22. 8. MATTERS WITH OUTSIDE LEGAL REPRESENTATIVE
  23. 9. PUBLIC HEARINGS TO BE HELD
  24. a. Public Hearing on authorizing the demolition of an unsafe building constituting a public nuisance located at 10008 Dunbarton Dr. SE, Huntsville, AL.; and consideration of a Resolution pertaining to the same. Resolution No. 25-489 2025-514 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 22:20
  25. b. Public Hearing on authorizing the demolition of an unsafe building constituting a public nuisance located at 3404 Oakmont Ave Nw, Huntsville, AL.; and consideration of a Resolution pertaining to the same. Resolution No. 25-490 2025-515 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 25:40
  26. c. Public hearing on the zoning of 20.80 acres of land lying on the north side of Miller Lane and west of US 431 S Hwy to Residence 2 District; and the consideration of an Ordinance pertaining to the same. (Set on May 8, 2025 Regular Council Meeting) Ordinance No. 25-353 2025-516 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 31:32
  27. d. Public hearing on the zoning of 91.69 acres of land lying on the north side of Bibb Garrett Road and west of Mooresville Road to Commercial Industrial Park District; and the consideration of an Ordinance pertaining to the same. (Set on May 8, 2025, Regular Council Meeting) Ordinance No. 25-355 2025-517 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 34:13
  28. e. Public hearing on an ordinance amending Zoning Ordinance Article 62 Flood Hazard District Regulations, Section 62.7 - Standards for the Floodway Fringe District, Subsections 62.7.1, 62.7.2, and 62.7.4, to modify requirements; and the consideration of an Ordinance pertaining to the same. (Set on May 8, 2025, Regular Council Meeting) Ordinance No. 25-357 2025-518 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 37:04
  29. f. Public hearing on the vacation of a right-of-way at Memorial Parkway and McBroom Street. (Set on May 22, 2025, Regular Council Meeting) 2025-519 ▶ jump to 37:18
  30. 10. PUBLIC HEARINGS TO BE SET
  31. 11. AGENDA RELATED PUBLIC COMMENTS ▶ jump to 38:10
  32. 12. MAYOR COMMENTS ▶ jump to 39:14
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  34. 13. COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS ▶ jump to 40:14
  35. 33 Page Break
  36. 34 Councilmember Michelle Watkins ▶ jump to 40:19
  37. 35 Councilmember Bill Kling ▶ jump to 43:03
  38. 36 Councilmember David Little ▶ jump to 46:38
  39. 37 Councilmember Jennie Robinson ▶ jump to 46:47
  40. 38 Councilmember John Meredith ▶ jump to 51:31
  41. 14. FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT
  42. a. Resolution authorizing expenditures for payment. Resolution No. 25-491 2025-520 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 55:00
  43. 15. BOARD APPOINTMENTS TO BE VOTED ON ▶ jump to 56:14
  44. a. Resolution to reappoint Gripp Luther to the Huntsville Natural Gas Utility Board to his current seat for a three (3) year term to expire July 1, 2028. Resolution No. 25-442 2025-521 approved resolution Fail ▶ jump to 56:30
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  46. b. Resolution to reappoint Gripp Luther to the Huntsville Water Utility Board to his current seat for a three (3) year term to expire July 1, 2028. (Nominated June 12, 2025, Regular Council Meeting) Resolution No. 25-443 2025-522 approved resolution Fail ▶ jump to 57:25
  47. c. Resolution to reappoint George Moore to the Huntsville Electric Utility Board to his current seat for a three (3) year term to expire July 1, 2028. (Nominated on June 12, 2025, Regular Council Meeting) Resolution No. 25-444 2025-523 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 58:07
  48. d. Resolution to reappoint Jeff Sanders, to the Huntsville-Madison County Marina and Port Authority, City Council Place 2 (his current seat), for a five (5) year term to expire July 1, 2030. (Nominated on June 12, 2025, Regular Council Meeting) Resolution No. 25-445 2025-524 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 58:38
  49. a. Resolution to reappoint Gripp Luther to the Huntsville Natural Gas Utility Board to his current seat for a three (3) year term to expire July 1, 2028. Resolution No. 25-442 2025-521 reconsideration Pass ▶ jump to 61:38
  50. e. Resolution to reappoint Frank Caprio to the Huntsville-Madison County Emergency Management Board, Place 1 (his current seat), for a five (5) year term to expire July 1, 2030. (Nominated on June 12, 2025, Regular Council Meeting) Resolution No. 25-446 2025-525 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 59:05
  51. a. Resolution to reappoint Gripp Luther to the Huntsville Natural Gas Utility Board to his current seat for a three (3) year term to expire July 1, 2028. Resolution No. 25-442 2025-521 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 69:20
  52. f. Resolution to appoint Samuel T. Greene, II, to the Huntsville Natural Gas Utility Board to the seat previously held by Gripp Luther for a three (3) year term to expire July 1, 2028. (Nominated June 12, 2025, Regular Council Meeting) Resolution No. 25-492 2025-526 approved resolution Fail ▶ jump to 59:50
  53. g. Resolution to appoint Samuel T. Greene, II, to the Huntsville Water Utility Board to the seat previously held by Gripp Luther for a three (3) year term to expire July 1, 2028. (Nominated June 12, 2025, Regular Council Meeting) Resolution No. 25-493 2025-527 approved resolution Fail ▶ jump to 60:56
  54. b. Resolution to reappoint Gripp Luther to the Huntsville Water Utility Board to his current seat for a three (3) year term to expire July 1, 2028. (Nominated June 12, 2025, Regular Council Meeting) Resolution No. 25-443 2025-522 reconsideration Pass ▶ jump to 70:02
  55. 16. BOARD APPOINTMENT NOMINATIONS ▶ jump to 72:01
  56. b. Resolution to reappoint Gripp Luther to the Huntsville Water Utility Board to his current seat for a three (3) year term to expire July 1, 2028. (Nominated June 12, 2025, Regular Council Meeting) Resolution No. 25-443 2025-522 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 71:07
  57. 17. HUNTSVILLE UTILITIES ITEMS
  58. 18. LEGAL DEPARTMENT ITEMS/TRANSACTIONS
  59. 52 Vacation of Easements
  60. a. Ordinance authorizing the vacation of a Utility and Drainage Easement in the Mark C. Smith Subdivision to the City of Huntsville. Ordinance No. 25-494 2025-528 approved ordinance Pass ▶ jump to 73:12
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  62. 55 Vacation of Rights-of-Way
  63. b. Resolution consenting to vacation of a right-of-way at Memorial Parkway and McBroom Street. (Introduced on May 22, 2025, Regular Council Meeting) Resolution No. 25-393 2025-529 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 73:38
  64. 56 President Meredith nominanted Rose Allen to Solid Waste Disposal Authority of the City of Huntsville, 1st Director, to fill the remainder of a four (4) year term due to the passing of James Splonn, to expire January 1, 2027. Councilmember Kling announced the resignation of Sherry Burney, and nominated Barbara Hughes in her place.
  65. c. Ordinance authorizing the vacation of the right-of-way at Memorial Parkway and McBroom Street. (Introduced on May 22, 2025, Regular Council Meeting) Ordinance No. 25-394 2025-530 approved ordinance Pass ▶ jump to 74:04
  66. 58 Deeds of Acceptance
  67. 19. UNFINISHED BUSINESS ITEMS FOR ACTION
  68. a. Ordinance authorizing the annexation of 121.73 acres of land lying on the north and south side of Little Cove Road and west of US Hwy 72 E. (Introduced on June 12, 2025, Regular Council Meeting) Ordinance No. 25-483 2025-531 approved ordinance Pass ▶ jump to 74:32
  69. b. Ordinance authorizing the annexation of 0.33 acres of land lying on the north of Zierdt Road and west of Arnett Street. (Introduced June 12, 2025, Regular Council Meeting) Ordinance No. 25-484 2025-532 approved ordinance Pass ▶ jump to 81:48
  70. c. Ordinance authorizing the annexation of 6.40 acres of land lying on the west side of Segers Road and north of Hardiman Road. (Introduced June 12, 2025, Regular Council Meeting) Ordinance No. 25-485 2025-533 approved ordinance Pass ▶ jump to 82:22
  71. d. Ordinance amending certain sections of Chapter 21, Article II, Division 9 (Rates) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Huntsville, Alabama. (Introduced May 22, 2025, Regular Council Meeting) (Postponed June 12, 2025, Regular Council Meeting) Ordinance No. 25-426 2025-449 approved ordinance Pass ▶ jump to 84:15
  72. 20. NEW BUSINESS ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION OR ACTION ▶ jump to 110:09
  73. a. Resolution authorizing travel expenses. Resolution No. 25-495 2025-534 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 111:40
  74. 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. 25-496 2025-535 approved Pass
  75. c. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute Modification No. 2 to the Master Service Agreement for Staffing Services between the City of Huntsville and Insight Global, LLC, for the provision of temporary professional personnel that require a high degree of professional skills, knowledge, and abilities. Resolution No. 25-497 2025-536 approved Pass
  76. d. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Facility Use and Operation Agreement Renewal #1 and #2 Between City of Huntsville and The Boys and Girls Club of North Alabama, Inc., for property located at 125 Earl Street. Resolution No. 25-498 2025-537 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 113:03
  77. e. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Arco Murray for construction services for the Huntsville Ice Sports Center Expansion. Resolution No. 25-499 2025-538 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 114:47
  78. f. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute Modification No. 1 to the Agreement between the City of Huntsville, Alabama and First Stop, Inc., for the use of HESG funds. Resolution No. 25-500 2025-539 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 132:24
  79. g. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute Modification No. 1 to the Agreement between the City of Huntsville, Alabama and First Stop, Inc., for the use of PY24 CDBG funds. Resolution No. 25-501 2025-540 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 133:46
  80. h. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute Modification No. 1 to the Agreement between the City of Huntsville, Alabama and Habitat for Humanity of the River Valley for the use of HOME Investment Partnership Funds to Construct Affordable Housing at 211 Lake Drive NW. Resolution No. 25-502 2025-541 approved Pass
  81. i. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute Modification No. 1 to the Agreement between the City of Huntsville, Alabama and Habitat for Humanity of the River Valley for the use of HOME Investment Partnership Funds to Construct Affordable Housing at 216 Lake Drive NW. Resolution No. 25-503 2025-542 approved Pass
  82. j. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Licensing Service Agreement between the City of Huntsville and HLP, Inc., for Chameleon Software Products for Huntsville Animal Services WebLicensing/WebDonation Automation Project. Resolution No. 25-504 2025-543 approved Pass
  83. k. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Second Amendment to the Granicus Service Agreement Q-457862 between the City of Huntsville and Granicus, LLC, to replace the Live Cast Encoder and to Renew the Annual Subscription for Legistar. Resolution No. 25-505 2025-544 approved Pass
  84. l. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement between the City of Huntsville, Alabama and Governmentjobs.com, Inc., D/B/A NEOGOV. Resolution No. 25-506 2025-545 approved Pass
  85. m. Resolution authorizing the City Clerk to invoke Cadence Bank Letter of Credit No. 416001130418 for Lewters District 1 Subdivision. Resolution No. 25-507 2025-546 approved Pass
  86. n. Resolution authorizing the City Clerk to invoke Regions Bank Letter of Credit No. 55110763 for Natures Walk on the Flint Phase 1 Subdivision. Resolution No. 25-508 2025-547 approved Pass
  87. o. Resolution authorizing the City Clerk to invoke Bank Independent Letter of Credit No. 30028736 for West Huntsville Addition Townhomes. Resolution No. 25-509 2025-548 approved Pass
  88. p. Resolution authorizing the City Attorney to settle the lawsuit of Maurice Burruss vs. City of Huntsville, et al., Case No. 47-CV-2024-901849 in the Circuit Court of Madison County, Alabama (Claim FY23-031). Resolution No. 25-510 2025-549 approved Pass
  89. q. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Huntsville, Huntsville City Board of Education, and the National Children’s Advocacy Center. Resolution No. 25-511 2025-550 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 135:59
  90. r. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Memorandum of Agreement between the City of Huntsville, on behalf of the Huntsville Police Department, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, and the Alabama Gulf Coast High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area for the FY 2025 High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) Grant. Resolution No. 25-512 2025-551 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 138:04
  91. s. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Special Employee Agreement between the City of Huntsville, Alabama and David Whitt. Resolution No. 25-513 2025-552 approved Pass
  92. 21. NEW BUSINESS ITEMS FOR INTRODUCTION
  93. a. Introduction of an Ordinance declaring certain equipment surplus and to be sold at public auction. Ordinance No. 25-514 2025-553 introduced ▶ jump to 139:19
  94. b. Introduction of an Ordinance annexing 1,013.96 acres of land lying on the south of River Loop Road, and east and west of Vaughn Road. Ordinance No. 25-515 2025-556 introduced ▶ jump to 139:28
  95. c. Introduction of an Ordinance to change the name of “Webb Nursery Drive” to “Max Meadows Way”. Ordinance No. 25-516 2025-555 introduced ▶ jump to 139:44
  96. 22. SECOND ROSTER PUBLIC COMMENTS ▶ jump to 139:55
  97. 23. ADJOURNMENT ▶ jump to 173:00
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