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May 8, 2025 ·5:30 PM Final-revised

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Agenda — 96 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 Chaplains, Steve Lacy. ▶ jump to 1:35
  5. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
  6. 6 Led by: President John Meredith ▶ jump to 2:32
  7. 3. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA approved as amended Pass ▶ jump to 3:49
  8. 4. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING(S)
  9. a. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council held on April 24, 2025. (Minutes Received) 2025-369 approved ▶ jump to 4:01
  10. 5. MAYOR: SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS
  11. a. Proclamation honoring Skylar Hurst for her selection as the 2025 Youth of the Year for the Boys & Girls Clubs of North Alabama. 2025-370 ▶ jump to 4:29
  12. b. Proclamation honoring System Studies & Simulation, Inc., for being selected as a recipient of the 2025 Alabama Governor's International Trade Excellence Award. 2025-371 ▶ jump to 10:51
  13. 6. COUNCIL: SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS AND RESOLUTIONS
  14. 14 Special Recognitions
  15. 15 Page Break
  16. 16 Resolutions for Approval and Presentation
  17. a. Resolution honoring local winners from the 2025 Special Olympics World Winter Games. Resolution No. 25-349 2025-372 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 14:25
  18. b. Resolution recognizing May as International Internal Audit Awareness Month. Resolution No. 25-350 2025-373 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 24:10
  19. 19 Resolutions for Approval Only
  20. 7. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND PRESENTATIONS
  21. 8. MATTERS WITH OUTSIDE LEGAL REPRESENTATIVE
  22. a. Council decision on Personnel Hearing for Katrina Brady (Huntsville Police Department) held on April 22, 2025. 2025-413 approved Pass ▶ jump to 27:20
  23. 9. PUBLIC HEARINGS TO BE HELD
  24. a. Public hearing authorizing Community Development to assess the cost of removal of a nuisance against certain properties and consideration of a Resolution pertaining to the same. Resolution No. 25-351 2025-374 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 30:28
  25. b. 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 May 8, 2025, Regular Council Meeting) Resolution No. 25-268 Resolution No. 25-269 Ordinance No. 25-270 2025-284
  26. 25 Page Break
  27. 26 Page Break
  28. 10. PUBLIC HEARINGS TO BE SET
  29. a. Resolution to set a 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 introduction of an Ordinance pertaining to the same. (Set June 26, 2025, Regular Council Meeting) Resolution No. 25-352 Ordinance No. 25-353 2025-375 public hearing set Pass ▶ jump to 31:09
  30. b. Resolution to set a 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 introduction of an Ordinance pertaining to the same. (Set June 26, 2025 Regular Council Meeting) Resolution No. 25-354 Ordinance No. 25-355 2025-376 public hearing set Pass ▶ jump to 31:35
  31. c. Resolution to set a 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 introduction of an Ordinance pertaining to the same. (Set June 26, 2025 Regular Council Meeting) Resolution No. 25-356 Ordinance No. 25-357 2025-377 public hearing set Pass ▶ jump to 32:18
  32. 11. AGENDA RELATED PUBLIC COMMENTS ▶ jump to 32:32
  33. 12. MAYOR COMMENTS ▶ jump to 35:17
  34. 13. COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
  35. 34 Councilmember Bill Kling ▶ jump to 35:29
  36. 35 Councilmember David Little ▶ jump to 41:58
  37. 36 Councilmember Jennie Robinson ▶ jump to 52:36
  38. 37 Councilmember Michelle Watkins ▶ jump to 55:40
  39. 38 Councilmember John Meredith ▶ jump to 75:16
  40. 14. FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT
  41. a. Resolution authorizing expenditures for payment. Resolution No. 25-358 2025-378 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 77:00
  42. b. Ordinance approving appropriations, goods, or services for District 5 Council Improvement Funds. Ordinance No. 25-359 2025-379 approved ordinance Pass ▶ jump to 78:38
  43. 15. BOARD APPOINTMENTS TO BE VOTED ON
  44. a. Resolution to appoint Claude Snoddy to the Madison County 310 Board, City Place 10, to the seat previously held by Betsy Estopinal for a six (6) year term to expire April 1, 2031. (Nominated April 24, 2025, Regular Council Meeting) Resolution No. 25-318 2025-337 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 79:29
  45. 16. BOARD APPOINTMENT NOMINATIONS
  46. 17. HUNTSVILLE UTILITIES ITEMS
  47. a. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to approve additional costs of $894,433.28, for a previously approved expenditure to replace an existing water main along Swancott Road from Rockhouse Road to Pryor Road. (Utilities: Water) Resolution No. 25-360 2025-380 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 80:02
  48. 18. LEGAL DEPARTMENT ITEMS/TRANSACTIONS
  49. 48 Vacation of Easements
  50. 48 Page Break
  51. 49 Vacation of Rights-of-Way
  52. a. Resolution consenting to the vacation of a Right-of-Way in Seminole Park at Indiana Avenue. (Introduced April 10, 2025, Regular Council Meeting) Resolution No. 25-269 2025-381 withdrawn ▶ jump to 84:12
  53. b. Ordinance authorizing the vacation of a Utility and Drainage Easement in Seminole Park at Indiana Avenue. (Introduced April 10, 2025, Regular Council Meeting) Ordinance No. 25-270 2025-382 withdrawn ▶ jump to 84:28
  54. 52 Deeds of Acceptance
  55. 19. UNFINISHED BUSINESS ITEMS FOR ACTION
  56. a. Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Huntsville, Alabama, Chapter 25, Traffic and Vehicles, Article IV, General Rules of Vehicle Operation, Division 2, Speed, Section 25-163, Street Schedule. (Introduced April 24, 2025, Regular Council Meeting) Ordinance No. 25-347 2025-366 approved ordinance Pass ▶ jump to 81:40
  57. b. Ordinance declaring certain equipment surplus and to be recycled for monetary value. (Introduced April 24, 2025, Regular Council Meeting) Ordinance No. 25-348 2025-367 approved ordinance Pass ▶ jump to 84:14
  58. 20. NEW BUSINESS ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION OR ACTION ▶ jump to 84:26
  59. a. Resolution authorizing travel expenses. Resolution No. 25-361 2025-383 approved Pass
  60. b. Resolution authorizing the acceptance of donations. Resolution No. 25-362 2025-384 approved Pass
  61. c. Ordinance amending Budget Ordinance No. 24-700, by changing appropriated funding for various departments and funds. Ordinance No. 25-363 2025-385 approved Pass
  62. d. 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. 25-364 2025-386 approved Pass
  63. e. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute the Consent to Assignment of Contract Agreement between Largen, Inc., and APHIX, L.L.C., to transfer the rights and obligations of the Irrigation Services Contract, awarded under Resolution No 23-638. Resolution No. 25-365 2025-387 approved Pass
  64. f. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Option to Purchase Real Estate Agreement among the City of Huntsville and Joni D. Swaim, Jeri S. Kirkpatrick and Johnnie M. Swaim, for property located along Bob Wade Lane. Resolution No. 25-366 2025-388 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 85:45
  65. 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 Public Infrastructure Improvements South of Brahan Avenue for Mill Creek Redevelopment, Project No. 71-25-SP14. Resolution No. 25-367 2025-389 approved Pass
  66. h. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute Change Order No. 2 to the Contract between the City of Huntsville, Alabama and Rogers Group, Inc., for SR-255 Widening & Interchange Improvements, Project No. 71-17-RD02. Resolution No. 25-368 2025-390 approved Pass
  67. i. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement between the City of Huntsville and Three-11 Properties, LLC, for Agreement to Renew Tower Lease Agreement. Resolution No. 25-369 2025-391 approved Pass
  68. j. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement between the City of Huntsville and GTEC Corporation for the JHP Veterans Memorial Museum Expansion. Resolution No. 25-370 2025-392 approved Pass
  69. k. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to submit application to the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) for FY2025 Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) funds. Resolution No. 25-371 2025-393 approved Pass
  70. l. Resolution to adjust the salaries of employees in a certain positions in assigned department. Resolution No. 25-372 2025-394 approved Pass
  71. m. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute Change Order No. 1 to Fire Station Alerting Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Motorola Solutions, Inc., for adding Fire Station Alerting 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 yearly maintenance at Fire Station #20 located at 13175 Burgreen Road. Resolution No. 25-373 2025-395 approved Pass
  72. n. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a License Agreement between the City of Huntsville and North Alabama Zoological Society, Inc. Resolution No. 25-374 2025-396 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 89:53
  73. o. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a License Agreement between the City of Huntsville and the Fresh Air Family, Inc. Resolution No. 25-375 2025-397 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 91:24
  74. p. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement between the City of Huntsville and the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) for the Cooperative Maintenance of Public Right-of-Way with Reimbursement. Resolution No. 25-376 2025-398 approved Pass
  75. q. Resolution authorizing the City Clerk to invoke North Alabama Bank Letter of Credit No. 456 for Morningside Mountain Phase 4 Subdivision. Resolution No. 25-377 2025-399 approved Pass
  76. r. Resolution authorizing the City Clerk to invoke First Horizon Bank Letter of Credit No. S233146 for Creekside Subdivision Phase 1. Resolution No. 25-378 2025-400 approved Pass
  77. s. Resolution authorizing the City Attorney to settle the workers’ compensation claim of Tina Masiello. Resolution No. 25-379 2025-401 approved Pass
  78. t. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute Modification No. 1 to the agreement between the City of Huntsville, Alabama and Alta Planning + Design Inc. as adopted and approved Pursuant to Resolution No. 23-1007 of the City Council of the City of Huntsville Resolution No. 25-380 2025-402 approved Pass
  79. u. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute Modification No. 3 to the agreement between the City of Huntsville, Alabama and HDR Engineering, Inc. as adopted and approved Pursuant to Resolution No. 22-831 of the City Council of the City of Huntsville. Resolution No. 25-381 2025-403 approved Pass
  80. v. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Special Employee Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Deborah Storey Resolution No. 25-382 2025-404 approved Pass
  81. w. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Special Employee Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Alva Hamilton. Resolution No. 25-383 2025-405 approved Pass
  82. x. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Special Employee Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Gina Turner. Resolution No. 25-384 2025-406 approved Pass
  83. y. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Special Employee Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Kathy Pierce. Resolution No. 25-385 2025-407 approved Pass
  84. z. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Special Employee Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Richard Harris. Resolution No. 25-386 2025-408 approved Pass
  85. aa. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Special Employee Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Melanie Hutchison. Resolution No. 25-387 2025-409 approved Pass
  86. 21. NEW BUSINESS ITEMS FOR INTRODUCTION
  87. 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 introduced ▶ jump to 91:59
  88. 85 Page Break
  89. b. Ordinance declaring property surplus no longer needed for municipal purpose. (Introduced May 10, 2025, Regular Council Meeting) Ordinance No. 25-389 2025-411 introduced ▶ jump to 92:14
  90. 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 introduced ▶ jump to 92:27
  91. 22. SECOND ROSTER PUBLIC COMMENTS ▶ jump to 92:44
  92. 23. ADJOURNMENT ▶ jump to 103:49
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