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April 24, 2025 ·5:30 PM Final

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Agenda — 105 items

  1. 1 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ▶ jump to 0:17
  2. 2 CALL TO ORDER ▶ jump to 4:05
  3. 1. INVOCATION
  4. 4 Offered by: Huntsville Alabama Public Safety Chaplains, Sheril Keeler. ▶ jump to 4:40
  5. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
  6. 6 Led by: Councilmember Michelle Watkins ▶ jump to 5:38
  7. 3. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA approved Pass ▶ jump to 6:18
  8. 4. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING(S)
  9. a. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council held on April 10, 2025. (Minutes Received) 2025-326 ▶ jump to 6:28
  10. 5. MAYOR: SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS
  11. a. Proclamation declaring April 2025 as the Month of Fair Housing. 2025-327 ▶ jump to 7:04
  12. b. Presentation of life saving medal. 2025-328 ▶ jump to 11:00
  13. 6. COUNCIL: SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS AND RESOLUTIONS
  14. a. Presentation in recognition of Freshman Scholar-Athlete of the Year, Tate Horton. 2025-329 ▶ jump to 13:43
  15. b. Presentations to the Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE) High School students; sponsored by the United States Department of State, Mr. Jim Powers, Local Coordinator Team Leader. 2025-330 ▶ jump to 16:18
  16. 16 Special Recognitions
  17. 17 Page Break
  18. 18 Resolutions for Approval and Presentation
  19. c. Resolution honoring Community Development Week and the outstanding individuals who work tirelessly to improve the quality of life for all residents. Resolution No. 25-312 2025-331 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 19:52
  20. 20 Resolutions for Approval Only
  21. 7. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND PRESENTATIONS
  22. 8. MATTERS WITH OUTSIDE LEGAL REPRESENTATIVE
  23. 9. PUBLIC HEARINGS TO BE HELD
  24. 23 Page Break
  25. a. Public hearing on authorizing the demolition of an unsafe building constituting a public nuisance located at 2139 Guava Cir. NW, Huntsville, AL; and consideration of a Resolution pertaining to the same. Resolution No. 25-313 2025-332 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 26:11
  26. b. Public hearing on an ordinance amending Zoning Ordinance Article 92 - Board of Adjustment, Section 92.5 - Powers and Duties, Subsection 92.5.3 - Permitted Uses as Special Exceptions; other pertinent provisions of the Zoning Ordinance to match aforementioned amendment to Subsection 92.5.3; and the consideration of an Ordinance pertaining to the same. (Set March 13, 2025, Regular Council Meeting). Ordinance No. 25-157 2025-171 approved ordinance Pass ▶ jump to 28:43
  27. c. Public hearing on the zoning of 6.11 acres of land lying on the north side of US Hwy 72 W and east of Promenade Point Pkwy NW to Highway Business C-4 District; and the consideration of an Ordinance pertaining to the same. (Set March 13, 2025, Regular Council Meeting). Ordinance No. 25-159 2025-172 approved ordinance Pass ▶ jump to 30:18
  28. d. Public hearing on the zoning of 395.38 acres of land lying on the south side of AL Hwy 20 and east of I-65 to Residence 2-B District and Highway Business C-4 District; and the consideration of an Ordinance pertaining to the same. (Set March 13, 2025, Regular Council Meeting). Ordinance No. 25-161 2025-173 approved ordinance Pass ▶ jump to 33:25
  29. e. Public hearing on the rezoning of land lying on various existing single-family neighborhoods within the city limits from Residence 2-A District to Residence 2 District; and the consideration of an Ordinance pertaining to the same. (Set March 13, 2025, Regular Council Meeting). Ordinance No. 25-163 2025-174 approved ordinance Pass ▶ jump to 50:03
  30. 10. PUBLIC HEARINGS TO BE SET
  31. 11. AGENDA RELATED PUBLIC COMMENTS
  32. 12. MAYOR COMMENTS ▶ jump to 61:52
  33. 13. COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
  34. 33 Councilmember Bill Kling ▶ jump to 64:38
  35. 34 Councilmember David Little ▶ jump to 69:57
  36. 35 Councilmember Jennie Robinson ▶ jump to 71:44
  37. 36 Councilmember Michelle Watkins ▶ jump to 76:10
  38. 37 Councilmember John Meredith ▶ jump to 77:41
  39. 38 page break
  40. 14. FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT
  41. a. Resolution authorizing expenditures for payment. Resolution No. 25-314 2025-333 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 79:51
  42. b. Ordinance approving appropriations, goods, or services for District 1 Council Improvement Funds. Ordinance No. 25-315 2025-334 approved ordinance Pass ▶ jump to 80:23
  43. c. Ordinance approving appropriations, goods, or services for District 5 Council Improvement Funds. Ordinance No. 25-316 2025-335 approved ordinance Pass ▶ jump to 82:13
  44. 42 Page Break
  45. 15. BOARD APPOINTMENTS TO BE VOTED ON
  46. a. Resolution to reappoint Mark Russell, to the Industrial Development Board of the City of Huntsville, Place 5 (his current seat), for a six (6) year term to expire May 27, 2031. (Nominated April 10, 2025, Regular Council Meeting) Resolution No. 25-273 2025-287 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 83:08
  47. b. Resolution to reappoint Linda Spalla, to the Industrial Development Board of the City of Huntsville, Place 3 (her current seat), for a six (6) year term to expire May 27, 2031. (Nominated April 10, 2025, Regular Council Meeting) Resolution No. 25-274 2025-288 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 83:40
  48. c. Resolution to appoint Ron Poteat, to the Industrial Development Board of the City of Huntsville, Place 4, to the seat previously held by John Stallworth for a six (6) year term to expire May 27, 2031. (Nominated April 10, 2025, Regular Council Meeting) Resolution No. 25-275 2025-289 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 84:03
  49. d. Resolution to reappoint Frank Caprio to the Health Care Authority of the City of Huntsville, Place 4, (his current seat), for a six (6) year term to expire April 15, 2031. (Nominated April 10, 2025, Regular Council Meeting) Resolution No. 25-276 2025-290 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 84:31
  50. e. Resolution to appoint Laurel Miller to the Beautification Board, Place 12, due to the resignation of Linda Hess for the remainder of a vacant three (3) year term to expire September 30, 2025. (Nominated April 10, 2025, Regular Council Meeting) Resolution No. 25-277 2025-291 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 103:54
  51. f. Resolution to reappoint Beth Richardson to the Health Care Authority of the City of Huntsville, Place 5, (her current seat), for a six (6) year term to expire April 15, 2031. (Nominated April 10, 2025, Regular Council Meeting) Resolution No. 25-278 2025-292 failed ▶ jump to 104:18
  52. g. Resolution to appoint Belinda Hampton, to the Community Development Citizens Advisory Council, Place 2, to the seat previously held by Leslie Trippe, for a three (3) year term to expire April 14, 2028. (Nominated April 10, 2025, Regular Council Meeting) Resolution No. 25-279 2025-293 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 104:46
  53. h. Resolution to appoint Dr. Patricia Sims to the Health Care Authority of the City of Huntsville, Place 5, to the seat previously held by Beth Richardson, for a six (6) year term to expire April 15, 2031. (Nominated April 10, 2025, Regular Council Meeting) Resolution No. 25-311 2025-325 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 105:50
  54. 16. BOARD APPOINTMENT NOMINATIONS
  55. a. Resolution to appoint Joy Martin, 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. (Nominated April 24, 2025, Regular Council Meeting) Resolution No. 25-317 2025-336 referred ▶ jump to 118:01
  56. 53 The Council took a five minute recess.
  57. b. 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 referred ▶ jump to 118:24
  58. 54 Page Break
  59. 17. HUNTSVILLE UTILITIES ITEMS
  60. 18. LEGAL DEPARTMENT ITEMS/TRANSACTIONS
  61. 57 Vacation of Easements
  62. a. Ordinance authorizing the vacation of a Utility and Drainage Easement at 5025 Willow Creek Drive, Owens Cross Roads. (Naylor) Ordinance No. 25-319 2025-338 approved ordinance Pass ▶ jump to 118:41
  63. b. Ordinance authorizing the vacation of a Utility and Drainage Easement for HudsonAlpha at Explorer Boulevard, Plat Book 22 Page 54. (HudsonAlpha) Ordinance No. 25-320 2025-339 approved ordinance Pass ▶ jump to 119:05
  64. 60 Vacation of Rights-of-Way
  65. 61 Deeds of Acceptance
  66. 19. UNFINISHED BUSINESS ITEMS FOR ACTION
  67. a. Ordinance naming the new recreation center on Martin Road the West Huntsville Recreation Center. (Introduced April 10, 2025, Regular Council Meeting) Ordinance No. 25-308 2025-322 approved ordinance Pass ▶ jump to 119:30
  68. b. Ordinance annexing 1.14 acres of land lying on the west of Old Big Cove Rd and north of Knotty Walls Rd. (Introduced April 10, 2025, Regular Council Meeting) Ordinance No. 25-309 2025-323 approved ordinance Pass ▶ jump to 121:08
  69. c. Ordinance amending the Towing Ordinance set forth in Division 2, Vehicle Towing and Impoundment, of Article II, Administration and Enforcement, of Chapter 25, Traffic and Vehicles, of the Code of Ordinances. (Introduced April 10, 2025, Regular Council Meeting) Ordinance No. 25-310 2025-324 approved ordinance Pass ▶ jump to 122:30
  70. 20. NEW BUSINESS ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION OR ACTION
  71. a. Resolution authorizing travel expenses. Resolution No. 25-321 2025-340 approved Pass
  72. 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. 25-322 2025-341 approved Pass
  73. c. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Memorandum of Agreement with Huntsville Hospital for Women & Children. Resolution No. 25-324 2025-343 approved Pass
  74. c. Ordinance amending the Towing Ordinance set forth in Division 2, Vehicle Towing and Impoundment, of Article II, Administration and Enforcement, of Chapter 25, Traffic and Vehicles, of the Code of Ordinances. (Introduced April 10, 2025, Regular Council Meeting) Ordinance No. 25-310 2025-324 reconsideration
  75. d. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Purchase and Sale Agreement between the City of Huntsville and DBP, L.L.C., for a certain parcel of land for the Maple Hill Cemetery Expansion project. Resolution No. 25-325 2025-344 approved Pass
  76. e. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute Modification No. 1 to the Agreement between the City of Huntsville, Alabama and Garver, L.L.C., for Pinhook Creek Channel Improvements, Project No. 71-24-BR02. Resolution No. 25-326 2025-345 approved resolution Pass
  77. f. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a License Agreement between the City of Huntsville, Alabama and Bice Farms, Inc., for the lease of approximately 134 acres of unimproved land generally located in the Vicinity of Moores Mill Road and Vintage Drive. Resolution No. 25-327 2025-346 approved Pass
  78. 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 Ditto Landing Entrance on Hobbs Island Road, Project No. 71-25-SP13. Resolution No. 25-328 2025-347 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 133:06
  79. h. Resolution authorizing the City Council to review the Annual Municipal Water Pollution Prevention (MWPP) Reports and report same to Alabama Department of Environmental Management. Resolution No. 25-329 2025-348 approved Pass
  80. i. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Building & Earth, Inc., for Construction Materials Testing and Inspection Services for the John Hunt Park Sand Volleyball Pavilion Renovations. Resolution No. 25-330 2025-349 approved Pass
  81. j. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Building & Earth, Inc., for Construction Materials Testing and Inspection Services for Sandra Moon Phase 4. Resolution No. 25-331 2025-350 approved Pass
  82. k. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Memorandum of Agreement among the City of Huntsville, Huntsville Utilities, the Solid Waste Disposal Authority and the Industrial Development Board for obtaining the services of a Chief Innovation Officer. Resolution No. 25-332 2025-351 approved resolution Pass
  83. l. Resolution to appoint John Meredith as an alternate Voting Delegate for the Alabama League of Municipalities Convention Business Session. Resolution No. 25-333 2025-352 approved Pass
  84. m. Resolution authorizing the City of Huntsville to participate in the Main Street Alabama Program. (District 1-Watkins) Resolution No. 25-334 2025-353 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 144:29
  85. n. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Mutual Aid Consortium Agreement between the City of Huntsville and the Alabama Association of Fire Chiefs. Resolution No. 25-335 2025-354 approved Pass
  86. o. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Professional Services Contract between the City of Huntsville and Psychological Resources, Support Systems, Inc., for Professional Services. Resolution No. 25-336 2025-355 approved Pass
  87. p. Resolution authorizing the City Clerk to invoke Synovus Bank Letter of Credit No. 16529870646 for Mundy Meadows Subdivision, Phase 2. Resolution No. 25-337 2025-356 approved Pass
  88. q. Resolution authorizing the City Clerk to invoke Bank Independent Letter of Credit No. 30015688 for River Cove Subdivision, Phase 3. Resolution No. 25-338 2025-357 approved Pass
  89. r. Resolution authorizing the City Clerk to invoke Citizens Tri-County Bank Letter of Credit No. 4183002736 for McMullen Cove Subdivision, Avonlea Phase 3. Resolution No. 25-339 2025-358 approved Pass
  90. s. Resolution authorizing the City Attorney to settle the claim of Alshun Carter (Claim FY23-143). Resolution No. 25-340 2025-359 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 148:29
  91. t. Resolution authorizing the City Attorney to settle the lawsuit of Ta’Keyah Walker vs. Brittany Sain, City of Huntsville, et al., Case No. 47-CV-2024-900794 in the Circuit Court of Madison, County, Alabama (Claim FY23-002). Resolution No. 25-341 2025-360 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 148:36
  92. u. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Routematch Software, Inc. Resolution No. 25-342 2025-361 approved Pass
  93. v. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Operational Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Project Lifesaver International. Resolution No. 25-343 2025-362 approved Pass
  94. w. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Special Employee Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Richard Yoder. Resolution No. 25-344 2025-363 approved Pass
  95. x. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Special Employee Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Kevin Browning. Resolution No. 25-345 2025-364 approved Pass
  96. y. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Special Employee Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Conchitia Williams. Resolution No. 25-346 2025-365 approved Pass
  97. 21. NEW BUSINESS ITEMS FOR INTRODUCTION
  98. 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 introduced ▶ jump to 149:38
  99. 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 introduced ▶ jump to 149:50
  100. 22. SECOND ROSTER PUBLIC COMMENTS ▶ jump to 150:01
  101. 23. ADJOURNMENT ▶ jump to 177:43
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