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June 12, 2025 ·5:30 PM Final-revised

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Agenda — 106 items

  1. 1 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ▶ jump to 0:20
  2. 2 CALL TO ORDER ▶ jump to 3:44
  3. 1. INVOCATION
  4. 4 Offered by: Huntsville Alabama Public Safety Chaplain, Don Eade. ▶ jump to 4:19
  5. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
  6. 6 Led by: Former Secretary of State, John Merrill. ▶ jump to 5:13
  7. 3. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA approved as amended Pass ▶ jump to 6:10
  8. 4. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING(S)
  9. a. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council held on May 22, 2025. (Minutes Received) 2025-451 approved ▶ jump to 6:24
  10. b. Minutes of the Work Session of the City Council held on May 30, 2025. (Minutes Received) 2025-452 approved ▶ jump to 6:45
  11. 5. MAYOR: SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS
  12. 6. COUNCIL: SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS AND RESOLUTIONS
  13. 13 Special Recognitions
  14. 14 Resolutions for Approval and Presentation
  15. a. Resolution honoring the Huntsville Historic Foundation for receiving the prestigious James Ray Kuykendall Historical Society Award. Resolution No. 25-427 2025-453 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 7:17
  16. 16 Resolutions for Approval Only
  17. 7. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND PRESENTATIONS
  18. 8. MATTERS WITH OUTSIDE LEGAL REPRESENTATIVE
  19. 9. PUBLIC HEARINGS TO BE HELD
  20. a. Public hearing in order to hear, consider, and act upon all objections or protests, if any, for removal of a nuisance at 2216 Hall Ave. NW, Huntsville, AL; and consideration of a Resolution ordering abatement of a nuisance located at the same property. Resolution No. 25-428 2025-454 withdrawn
  21. 10. PUBLIC HEARINGS TO BE SET
  22. 21 Page Break
  23. a. Resolution to set a public hearing on the zoning of 1.14 acres of land lying on the west of Old Big Cove Rd and north of Knotty Walls Rd to Residence 2 District; and the introduction of an Ordinance pertaining to the same. (Set July 24, 2025 Regular Council Meeting) Resolution No. 25-429 Ordinance No. 25-430 2025-455 public hearing set Pass ▶ jump to 11:35
  24. b. Resolution to set a public hearing on an Ordinance amending a plat restriction to remove a portion of the natural landscape buffer established on Boundary/Minor Plat of “Sawan”, as recorded as Plat 2020-00016767 of the Probate Records of Madison County, Alabama; and the introduction of an Ordinance pertaining to the same. (Set July 24, 2025, Regular Council Meeting) Resolution No. 25-431 Ordinance No. 25-432 2025-456 public hearing set Pass ▶ jump to 12:07
  25. c. Resolution to set a public hearing on the rezoning of 4.73 acres of land lying on the east of Pulaski Pike and north of Stringfield Rd from Residence 1-A District to Residence 2-A District; and the introduction of an Ordinance pertaining to the same. (Set July 24, 2025 Regular Council Meeting) Resolution No. 25-433 Ordinance No. 25-434 2025-457 public hearing set Pass ▶ jump to 12:35
  26. d. Resolution to set a public hearing on an Ordinance amending Zoning Ordinance Article 72 Sign Control Regulations, Section 72.2 Definitions, to modify definitions; Section 72.7.5 - Permanent Signs in the General Business C-3, Central Business C-B, Research Park 2, and Village Business C-6 Districts, Subsections 72.7.5(1)(c), 72.7.5(1)(e)(ii), 72.7.5(1)(f)(i), and 72.7.5(1)(g)(i), to modify requirements; and Section 72.8 - General Sign Standards, subsection 72.8.9, to modify a standard. (Set July 24, 2025, Regular Council Meeting) Resolution No. 25-435 Ordinance No. 25-436 2025-458 public hearing set Pass ▶ jump to 13:49
  27. e. Resolution to set a public hearing on the vacation of a portion of a right-of-way in Seminole Park at Indiana Avenue; and, the introduction of a Resolution consenting to; and, the introduction of an Ordinance vacating the right-of-way pertaining thereto. (Set July 10, 2025, Regular Council Meeting) Resolution No. 25-437 Resolution No. 25-438 Ordinance No. 25-439 2025-459 public hearing set Pass ▶ jump to 14:18
  28. 11. AGENDA RELATED PUBLIC COMMENTS ▶ jump to 14:30
  29. 12. MAYOR COMMENTS ▶ jump to 18:11
  30. 13. COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
  31. 30 Councilmember Jennie Robinson ▶ jump to 21:39
  32. 31 Councilmember Michelle Watkins ▶ jump to 24:01
  33. 32 Councilmember Bill Kling ▶ jump to 26:27
  34. 33 Councilmember David Little ▶ jump to 33:17
  35. 34 Councilmember John Meredith ▶ jump to 34:10
  36. 35 page break
  37. 14. FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT
  38. a. Resolution authorizing expenditures for payment. Resolution No. 25-440 2025-460 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 36:41
  39. b. Ordinance approving appropriations, goods, or services for District 5 Council Improvement Funds. Ordinance No. 25-441 2025-461 approved ordinance Pass ▶ jump to 38:52
  40. 15. BOARD APPOINTMENTS TO BE VOTED ON
  41. a. Resolution reappointing Joshua McCoy to the Earlyworks Museums Board, Place 8 (his current seat), for a three (3) year term to expire June 26, 2028. (Nominated May 22, 2025, Regular Council Meeting) Resolution No. 25-396 2025-419 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 39:21
  42. b. Resolution to appoint Alex East to the Earlyworks Museums Board, Place 7, to fill the seat previously held by Chase Allen for a three (3) year term to expire June 26, 2028. (Nominated May 22, 2025, regular Council Meeting) Resolution No. 25-397 2025-420 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 39:45
  43. 16. BOARD APPOINTMENT NOMINATIONS
  44. 42 Page Break
  45. a. Nomination 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 2025-462 referred ▶ jump to 39:55
  46. b. Nomination 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. Resolution No. 25-443 2025-463 referred ▶ jump to 40:09
  47. c. Nomination 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. Resolution No. 25-444 2025-464 referred ▶ jump to 40:22
  48. d. Nomination 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. Resolution No. 25-445 2025-465 referred ▶ jump to 40:37
  49. e. Nomination 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. Resolution No. 25-446 2025-466 referred ▶ jump to 40:54
  50. 17. HUNTSVILLE UTILITIES ITEMS
  51. 18. LEGAL DEPARTMENT ITEMS/TRANSACTIONS
  52. 50 Vacation of Easements
  53. a. Ordinance authorizing the vacation of a Utility and Drainage Easement at Moores Mill Road and Highway 72 for Trailhead Investment Company, LLC. Ordinance No. 25-447 2025-467 approved ordinance Pass ▶ jump to 42:10
  54. b. Ordinance authorizing the vacation of a Utility and Drainage Easement between Lots 1 & 2, Locust Grove Subdivision. (Ratliff) Ordinance No. 25-448 2025-468 approved ordinance Pass ▶ jump to 42:22
  55. c. Ordinance authorizing the vacation of a Utility and Drainage Easement between Lots 1 and 2, Leeman Ferry Commercial Subdivision, at Leeman Ferry Circle. (LFSW, LLC) Ordinance No. 25-449 2025-469 approved ordinance Pass ▶ jump to 42:45
  56. d. Ordinance authorizing the vacation of a Utility and Drainage Easement, Tract 2, Ashley Park Phase 2 Subdivision. (CITI Capital Holding) Ordinance No. 25-450 2025-470 approved ordinance Pass ▶ jump to 43:02
  57. 55 Vacation of Rights-of-Way
  58. 56 Deeds of Acceptance
  59. e. Resolution authorizing the acceptance of a Public Utility and Drainage Easement from WaterWalk Huntsville, LLC, to serve Lot 1E, Perimeter Corporate Park. Resolution No. 25-451 2025-471 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 43:22
  60. 19. UNFINISHED BUSINESS ITEMS FOR ACTION
  61. a. Ordinance to name the property located between North Rose Drive, South Rose Drive, Pine Avenue and 9th Avenue as Westlawn Park. (Introduced May 22, 2025, Regular Council Meeting) Ordinance No. 25-424 2025-447 approved ordinance Pass ▶ jump to 43:47
  62. b. Ordinance declaring certain property surplus and to be donated to Calhoun College. (Introduced May 22, 2025, Regular Council Meeting) Ordinance No. 25-425 2025-448 approved ordinance Pass ▶ jump to 44:00
  63. c. 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 postponed Pass ▶ jump to 96:15
  64. d. Ordinance amending Zoning Ordinance Article 3 - Definitions Section 3.1 - Interpretation, to modify and add definitions; Article 73 - Supplementary Regulations and Modifications, Section 73.1.1, Subsections (1) and (2) to modify definitions and requirements; and to add Article 78 - Community Homes. Ordinance No. 25-267 2025-506
  65. 20. NEW BUSINESS ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION OR ACTION ▶ jump to 106:02
  66. a. Resolution authorizing travel expenses. Resolution No. 25-452 2025-472 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 108:18
  67. 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. 25-453 2025-473 approved Pass
  68. c. Resolution authorizing the City of Huntsville to reimburse the Industrial Development Board of the City of Huntsville for due diligence expenses incurred for anticipated Industrial Development projects. Resolution No. 25-454 2025-474 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 110:24
  69. d. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Amended and Restated Project Development Agreement and Amended and Restated Project Ground Lease between the City of Huntsville, Alabama and BREG HSV, L.L.C., for the Joe Davis Hotel Development. Resolution No. 25-455 2025-475 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 113:30
  70. e. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement between the City of Huntsville, Alabama and Croy Engineering for Parking Lot at Southwest Corner of Holmes Avenue and Monroe Street, Project No. 71-25-SP17. Resolution No. 25-456 2025-476 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 116:32
  71. f. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement between the City of Huntsville, Alabama and Goodwyn, Mills, & Cawood, Inc., for Engineering Design Services for Big Cove Greenway Extension, Project No. 71-25-WP01. Resolution No. 25-457 2025-477 approved Pass
  72. g. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Land Lease Agreement between the City of Huntsville, Alabama and Roger Martin Farms for the lease of approximately 15 acres of unimproved land generally located at the southwest corner of Capshaw Road and Wall Triana Highway. Resolution No. 25-458 2025-478 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 120:21
  73. h. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Land Lease Agreement between the City of Huntsville, Alabama and Roger Martin Farms for the lease of approximately 137 acres of unimproved land generally located in Cummings Research Park. Resolution No. 25-459 2025-479 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 122:27
  74. i. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Land Lease Agreement between the City of Huntsville, Alabama and DeVaney Brothers Farms for the lease of approximately 483.37 acres of unimproved land in Limestone County and generally located off Greenbrier Road. Resolution No. 25-460 2025-480 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 123:13
  75. j. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute Change Order No. 1 and Final to the Contract between the City of Huntsville and Dunlap Contracting, Inc., for construction services for the John Hunt Park Public Restroom Renovations. Resolution No. 25-461 2025-481 approved Pass
  76. k. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute Renewal #1 to the Lease Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Wiz Kidz, LLC., for the Lease of a Portion of Property. Resolution No. 25-462 2025-482 approved Pass
  77. l. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute the First Amendment to the Lease Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Norfolk Southern Railway Company, and the City of Huntsville, Alabama for a portion of property. Resolution No. 25-463 2025-483 approved Pass
  78. m. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute Change Order Number 1 to JustFOIA Order No. 29896 between the City of Huntsville and JustFOIA, to remove Laserfiche Integration Configuration. Resolution No. 25-464 2025-484 approved Pass
  79. n. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute Addendum No. 5 to Master Services Agreement No. 29149, between the City of Huntsville and MCCi, LLC, for the provision of records management imaging services for Municipal Court. Resolution No. 25-465 2025-485 approved Pass
  80. o. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement between the City of Huntsville and One Diversified, LLC., on behalf of the Huntsville-Madison County Emergency Management Agency, identified as Sub-Coverage Services Agreement. Resolution No. 25-466 2025-486 approved Pass
  81. p. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Statement of Work between the City of Huntsville and One Diversified, LLC., identified as Assurance Managed Service 2025-2026 Renewal. Resolution No. 25-467 2025-487 approved Pass
  82. q. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Cellco Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless that governs the installation, maintenance, and operation of an in-building cellular coverage system for use with Verizon Wireless Service at no cost to the City of Huntsville. Resolution No. 25-468 2025-488 approved Pass
  83. r. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Ground Lessor’s Estoppel Certificate between Hammons of Huntsville, LLC, and the City of Huntsville. Resolution No. 25-469 2025-489 approved Pass
  84. s. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Ratification and Amendment of Parking Lease between Hammons of Huntsville, LLC, and the City of Huntsville. Resolution No. 25-470 2025-490 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 124:09
  85. t. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Memorandum of Parking Lease between the City of Huntsville and Hammons of Huntsville, LLC. Resolution No. 25-471 2025-491 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 127:46
  86. u. Resolution authorizing the City Clerk to invoke Bryant Bank Letter of Credit No. 1358 for Packard Subdivision. Resolution No. 25-472 2025-492 approved Pass
  87. v. Resolution authorizing the City Clerk to invoke Cadence Bank Letter of Credit No. 362001100702 for Meadows at Hampton Cove Phase 4B Subdivision. Resolution No. 25-473 2025-493 approved Pass
  88. w. Resolution authorizing the City Attorney to settle the claim of Anndrea Jones (Claim FY25-146). Resolution No. 25-474 2025-494 approved Pass
  89. x. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Facility Use Agreement between the City of Huntsville and All Shook Up Bar and Beverage Catering, LLC, for the USO Low Riders Picnic. Resolution No. 25-475 2025-495 approved Pass
  90. y. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to submit a USDOT Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Application for the Towards Vision Zero Huntsville Project. Resolution No. 25-476 2025-496 approved Pass
  91. z. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Memorandum of Agreement between the City of Huntsville, Alabama and Madison County, Alabama for the paving of Old Big Cove Road between Sutton Road and Taylor Road. . Resolution No. 25-477 2025-497
  92. aa. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Contract between the City of Huntsville and Whitworth Concrete Works, for the City of Huntsville Streets Concrete and ADA Upgrades-2025, Phase 2. Resolution No. 25-478 2025-498 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 128:17
  93. ab. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Contract between the City of Huntsville and Lambert Contracting, for the City of Huntsville Streets Concrete and ADA Updgrades-2025, Phase 3. Resolution No. 25-479 2025-499 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 131:29
  94. ac. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Contract with Rogers Group, for the City of Huntsville Streets Resurfacing, FY2025, Phase 2 Resolution No. 25-480 2025-500 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 132:14
  95. ad. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Contract with Rogers Group, for the City of Huntsville Streets Resurfacing, FY2025, Phase 3 Resolution No. 25-481 2025-501 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 132:51
  96. ae. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Special Employee Agreement between the City of Huntsville, Alabama and Kelly Davis. Resolution No. 25-482 2025-502 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 134:25
  97. 21. NEW BUSINESS ITEMS FOR INTRODUCTION
  98. a. Introduction of an ordinance annexing 121.73 acres of land lying on the north and south side of Little Cove Road and west of US Hwy 72 E. Ordinance No. 25-483 2025-503 introduced ▶ jump to 135:40
  99. b. Introduction of an ordinance annexing 0.33 acres of land lying on the north of Zierdt Road and west of Arnett Street. Ordinance No. 25-484 2025-504 introduced ▶ jump to 135:55
  100. c. Introduction of an ordinance annexing 6.40 acres of land lying on the west side of Segers Road and north of Hardiman Road. Ordinance No. 25-485 2025-505 introduced ▶ jump to 136:08
  101. 22. SECOND ROSTER PUBLIC COMMENTS ▶ jump to 136:36
  102. 99 Page Break
  103. 23. ADJOURNMENT ▶ jump to 152:21
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