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May 22, 2025 ·5:30 PM Final-revised

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Agenda — 87 items

  1. 1 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
  2. 2 CALL TO ORDER ▶ jump to 0:59
  3. 1. INVOCATION
  4. 4 Offered by: Huntsville Alabama Public Safety Chaplain, Jeff Warren. ▶ jump to 1:34
  5. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
  6. 6 Led by: Bill Kling ▶ jump to 3:42
  7. 3. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA approved as amended Pass ▶ jump to 5:00
  8. 4. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING(S)
  9. a. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council held on May 8, 2025. (Minutes Received) 2025-414 ▶ jump to 5:12
  10. 5. MAYOR: SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS
  11. 6. COUNCIL: SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS AND RESOLUTIONS
  12. 12 Special Recognitions
  13. 12 Page Break
  14. a. Presentation acknowledging 52nd Crescen-Dough Auction Participant, Jennifer Lapidus. 2025-415 postponed
  15. 14 Resolutions for Approval and Presentation
  16. 15 Resolutions for Approval Only
  17. 7. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND PRESENTATIONS
  18. 8. MATTERS WITH OUTSIDE LEGAL REPRESENTATIVE
  19. 18 Page break
  20. 9. PUBLIC HEARINGS TO BE HELD
  21. a. Public hearing on an 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; and the consideration of an Ordinance pertaining to the same. (Set April 10, 2025, Regular Council Meeting) Ordinance No. 25-267 2025-283 approved ordinance Fail ▶ jump to 23:38
  22. 10. PUBLIC HEARINGS TO BE SET
  23. a. Resolution to declare a public nuisance located at 2216 Hall Ave. NW, Huntsville, AL and to set the date for when objections will be heard. (Set June 12, 2025, Regular Council Meeting) Resolution No. 25-391 2025-416 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 58:45
  24. b. Resolution to set a public hearing on the vacation of a right-of-way at Memorial Parkway and McBroom Street; and, the introduction of a Resolution consenting to; and, the introduction of an Ordinance vacating the right-of-way pertaining thereto. (Set June 26, 2025, Regular Council Meeting) Resolution No. 25-392 Resolution No. 25-393 Ordinance No. 25-394 2025-417 approve the Resolution to set the Public Hearing Pass ▶ jump to 59:21
  25. 11. AGENDA RELATED PUBLIC COMMENTS ▶ jump to 59:40
  26. 12. MAYOR COMMENTS ▶ jump to 60:08
  27. 13. COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS ▶ jump to 64:40
  28. 26 Page Break
  29. 27 Councilmember David Little ▶ jump to 64:42
  30. 28 Councilmember Jennie Robinson ▶ jump to 65:52
  31. 29 Councilmember Michelle Watkins ▶ jump to 69:04
  32. 30 Councilmember Bill Kling ▶ jump to 71:14
  33. 31 Councilmember John Meredith ▶ jump to 80:41
  34. 14. FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 82:56
  35. a. Resolution authorizing expenditures for payment. Resolution No. 25-395 2025-418
  36. 15. BOARD APPOINTMENTS TO BE VOTED ON
  37. 16. BOARD APPOINTMENT NOMINATIONS
  38. 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 referred ▶ jump to 115:11
  39. 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 referred ▶ jump to 115:38
  40. 17. HUNTSVILLE UTILITIES ITEMS
  41. 18. LEGAL DEPARTMENT ITEMS/TRANSACTIONS
  42. 40 Vacation of Easements
  43. 41 Vacation of Rights-of-Way
  44. 42 page break
  45. 43 Deeds of Acceptance
  46. 43 Page Break
  47. a. Resolution authorizing the acceptance of a Statutory Warranty Deed, a Temporary Construction Easement Deed, and a Ingress/Egress Deed for certain properties at The Fields at Hays Farm for the Haysland Road Greenway. Resolution No. 25-398 2025-421 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 116:32
  48. 19. UNFINISHED BUSINESS ITEMS FOR ACTION
  49. a. Ordinance to amend Chapter 15- Licenses and Taxes, Article I - General Provisions of the code of Ordinances, City of Huntsville, Alabama. (Introduced May 10, 2025, Regular Council Meeting) Ordinance No. 25-388 2025-410 approved ordinance Pass ▶ jump to 118:39
  50. b. Ordinance declaring property surplus no longer needed for municipal purpose. (Introduced May 10, 2025, Regular Council Meeting) Ordinance No. 25-389 2025-411 approved ordinance Pass ▶ jump to 118:57
  51. c. Ordinance annexing 27.61 acres of land lying on the west of Old Big Cove Road and north of Buford Drive. (Introduced May 10, 2025, Regular Council Meeting) Ordinance No. 25-390 2025-412 approved ordinance Pass ▶ jump to 119:16
  52. 20. NEW BUSINESS ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION OR ACTION ▶ jump to 120:15
  53. a. Resolution authorizing travel expenses. Resolution No. 25-399 2025-422
  54. b. Ordinance amending Budget Ordinance No. 24-700, by changing appropriated funding for various departments and funds. Ordinance No. 25-400 2025-423 approved Pass
  55. 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. 25-401 2025-424 approved Pass
  56. d. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute Change Order No. 2 between the City of Huntsville and Turner Construction Company for the Von Braun Center Concert Hall Back of House Renovations project located at 700 Monroe Street SW, Huntsville, Alabama. Resolution No. 25-402 2025-425 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 122:05
  57. e. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute the Consent to Assignment of Contract Agreement between Commercial Flooring Services, Inc., and Commercial Finish Solutions, LLC., D/B/A Commercial Flooring Services to transfer the rights and obligations of the Carpet & Tile Products and Installation Contract, awarded under Resolution 23-1050, from Commercial Flooring Services, Inc., to Commercial Finish Solutions, LLC., D/B/A Commercial Flooring Services. Resolution No. 25-403 2025-426 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 124:19
  58. f. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute Modification No. 1 to the Agreement between the City of Huntsville, Alabama and Garver, L.L.C., for Land Acquisition for Winchester Road Additional Lanes, Project No. 65-09-RD03 & ALDOT Project No. STPHV-DEMO-A183. Resolution No. 25-404 2025-427 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 125:01
  59. g. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement between the City of Huntsville, Alabama and Garver, L.L.C., for Engineering Design Services for Mooresville Sanitary Sewer Interceptor, Project No. 71-25-SO01. Resolution No. 25-405 2025-428 approved Pass
  60. h. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement between the City of Huntsville, Alabama and The Ferguson Group, L.L.C., for Grant Writing Services for Resolute Way Interchange, Phase 1, Project No. 71-25-SP15. Resolution No. 25-406 2025-429 approved Pass
  61. i. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement between the City of Huntsville, Alabama and SAIN Associates, Inc., for West Park Boulevard and U.S. 72 Intersection Improvements, Project No. 71-25-SP16. Resolution No. 25-407 2025-430 approved Pass
  62. j. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute Modification No. 2 to the Agreement between the City of Huntsville and McCord Construction, Inc., for Periodic Bid for Sanitary Sewer Jack and Bore Items-2023, Project No. 71- 23-SP18. Resolution No. 25-408 2025-431 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 127:10
  63. k. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute Modification No. 2 to the Agreement between the City of Huntsville and McCord Construction, Inc., for Periodic Bid for Sanitary Sewer Directional Drilling Items-2023, Project No. 71-23-SP19. Resolution No. 25-409 2025-432 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 129:41
  64. l. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute Change Order No. 1 and Final to the Contract between the City of Huntsville and Ram Construction Services of Michigan, Inc., for Construction Services for the Clinton Avenue Parking Deck. Resolution No. 25-410 2025-433 approved Pass
  65. m. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute Change Order No. 1 and Final to the Contract between the City of Huntsville and Pettus Plumbing & Piping, Inc., for Construction Services for the Art Museum HVAC Renovation. Resolution No. 25-411 2025-434 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 130:14
  66. n. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute Modification No.1 to the Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Mims Engineering, Inc., for Engineering Services for the Museum of Art HVAC Renovation. Resolution No. 25-412 2025-435 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 131:10
  67. o. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Master Services Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Simple Helix. Resolution No. 25-413 2025-436 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 132:15
  68. p. Resolution authorizing the City Attorney to settle the claim of Kayla Hilbrant (Claim FY24-99). Resolution No. 25-414 2025-437 approved Pass
  69. q. Resolution authorizing the City Attorney to settle the claim of Cassandra Ruffin (Claim FY24-197). Resolution No. 25-415 2025-438 approved Pass
  70. r. Resolution authorizing the City Clerk to invoke Bryant Bank Letter of Credit No. 1470 for Clubfield Subdivision. Resolution No. 25-416 2025-439 approved Pass
  71. s. Resolution authorizing the City Clerk to invoke Trustmark National Bank Letter of Credit No. 24-024-SP for Reunion at Green Mountain Subdivision. Resolution No. 25-417 2025-440 approved Pass
  72. t. Resolution authorizing the City Clerk to invoke Trustmark National Bank Letter of Credit No. 24-027-SP for Reunion at Green Mountain Subdivision. Resolution No. 25-418 2025-441 approved Pass
  73. u. Resolution authorizing the City Clerk to invoke CB&S Bank Letter of Credit No. 555882 for Preserve at Limestone Creek Phase 3 Subdivision. Resolution No. 25-419 2025-442 approved Pass
  74. v. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement between the City of Huntsville and West Publishing Corporation. Resolution No. 25-420 2025-443 approved Pass
  75. w. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Steven L. Black for the Police Department’s Unmanned Aerial Systems operations. Resolution No. 25-421 2025-444 approved Pass
  76. x. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Unmanned Aerial Systems Information Sharing Organization (UAS ISAO). Resolution No. 25-422 2025-445 approved Pass
  77. y. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Special Employee Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Ronald Finley. Resolution No. 25-423 2025-446 approved Pass
  78. 21. NEW BUSINESS ITEMS FOR INTRODUCTION
  79. 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 authorized unanimous consent Fail ▶ jump to 134:23
  80. 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 introduced Pass ▶ jump to 135:46
  81. 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 introduced ▶ jump to 136:01
  82. 22. SECOND ROSTER PUBLIC COMMENTS ▶ jump to 169:59
  83. 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 introduced ▶ jump to 135:18
  84. 23. ADJOURNMENT ▶ jump to 208:55
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