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April 10, 2025 ·5:30 PM Final

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  1. 1 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ▶ jump to 0:07
  2. 2 CALL TO ORDER ▶ jump to 2:40
  3. 1. INVOCATION
  4. 4 Offered by: Huntsville Alabama Public Safety Chaplain, Jeff Warren. ▶ jump to 3:22
  5. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
  6. 6 Led by: Councilmember Jennie Robinson ▶ jump to 5:30
  7. 3. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA approved 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 March 27, 2025. (Minutes Received) 2025-276 approved ▶ jump to 6:19
  10. 5. MAYOR: SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS
  11. a. Proclamation declaring April 2025 as the Month of the Military Child. 2025-277 ▶ jump to 6:40
  12. 6. COUNCIL: SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS AND RESOLUTIONS
  13. 13 Special Recognitions
  14. 14 Resolutions for Approval and Presentation
  15. a. Resolution honoring the extraordinary legacy of Mr. Wayne Bonner. Resolution No. 25-263 2025-278 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 10:58
  16. 16 Resolutions for Approval Only
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  18. 7. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND PRESENTATIONS
  19. a. Presentation of life saving medal. 2025-279 ▶ jump to 14:22
  20. b. Presentation on the importance of recycling at school by fourth-grade students from Hampton Cove Elementary School. 2025-280 ▶ jump to 17:11
  21. 8. MATTERS WITH OUTSIDE LEGAL REPRESENTATIVE
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  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 301 Salem Dr. NE, Huntsville, AL; and consideration of a Resolution pertaining to the same. Resolution No. 25-264 2025-281 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 29:15
  25. b. Public Hearing on authorizing Community Development to assess the cost for the demolition and cleanup of a structural public nuisance located at 6032 Normal Heights Cir. NW AKA 5203 Normal Heights Cir. NW, Huntsville, Alabama; and consideration of a Resolution pertaining to the same. Resolution No. 25-265 2025-282 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 33:08
  26. 10. PUBLIC HEARINGS TO BE SET
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  28. 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 public hearing set Pass ▶ jump to 35:07
  29. 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 public hearing set Pass ▶ jump to 35:43
  30. 11. AGENDA RELATED PUBLIC COMMENTS
  31. 12. MAYOR COMMENTS
  32. 13. COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
  33. 31 Councilmember Michelle Watkins ▶ jump to 36:07
  34. 32 Councilmember Bill Kling
  35. 33 Councilmember David Little ▶ jump to 37:33
  36. 34 Councilmember Jennie Robinson ▶ jump to 38:07
  37. 35 Councilmember John Meredith ▶ jump to 43:32
  38. 14. FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT
  39. a. Resolution authorizing expenditures for payment. Resolution No. 25-271 2025-285 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 45:44
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  41. b. Ordinance approving appropriations, goods, or services for District 5 Council Improvement Funds. Ordinance No. 25-272 2025-286 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 46:20
  42. 15. BOARD APPOINTMENTS TO BE VOTED ON
  43. a. Resolution to reappoint Joyce LeDuc-Hampton to the Bingo Review Committee to her current seat for a two (2) year term to expire April 8, 2027. (Nominated March 27, 2025, Regular Council Meeting) Resolution No. 25-205 2025-217 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 47:30
  44. b. Resolution to reappoint John Beard to the Bingo Review Committee to his current seat for a two (2) year term to expire April 8, 2027. (Nominated March 27, 2025, Regular Council Meeting) Resolution No. 25-206 2025-218 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 47:48
  45. c. Resolution to reappoint Eddie Sherrod to Wellstone, Inc., Board, Place 8 (his current seat), for a six (6) year term to expire April 1, 2031. (Nominated March 27, 2025, Regular Council Meeting) Resolution No. 25-207 2025-219 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 48:07
  46. d. Resolution to reappoint Robert Stagg to the Huntsville-Madison County Convention and Visitors Bureau Board of Directors to his current seat for a four (4) year term to expire April 11, 2029. (Nominated March 27, 2025, Regular Council Meeting) Resolution No. 25-208 2025-220 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 48:30
  47. e. Resolution to appoint Sarah Bailey to the Madison County 310 Board, City Place 9, to the seat previously held by Nancy Colin for a six (6) year term to expire April 1, 2031. (Nominated March 27, 2025, Regular Council Meeting) Resolution No. 25-209 2025-221 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 49:03
  48. f. Resolution to appoint Deidra Willis to the Alabama Constitution Village and Historic Huntsville Depot Board, Place 6, to fill the seat previously held by Terrance Vickerstaff for a three (3) year term to expire June 26, 2027. (Nominated March 27, 2025, Regular Council Meeting) Resolution No. 25-210 2025-222 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 49:26
  49. g. Resolution to appoint Claude Moore to the Board of Examinations and Appeals for Construction Industries, Place 6, to the seat previously held by John Powell, for a three (3) year term to expire to expire September 13, 2025. (Nominated March 27, 2025, Regular Council Meeting) Resolution No. 25-211 2025-223 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 49:52
  50. h. Resolution to appoint Christopher Smith to the Board of Examinations and Appeals for Construction Industries, Place 16, to the seat previously held by Julieann Oxley, for a three (3) year term to expire to expire September 21, 2026. (Nominated March 27, 2025, Regular Council Meeting) Resolution No. 25-212 2025-224 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 50:18
  51. i. Resolution to appoint Danita Hall to the Bingo Review Committee to the seat previously held by Stephen Walker for a two (2) year term to expire April 8, 2027. (Nominated March 27, 2025, Regular Council Meeting) Resolution No. 25-213 2025-225 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 50:38
  52. 16. BOARD APPOINTMENT NOMINATIONS
  53. 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 referred ▶ jump to 50:54
  54. 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 referred ▶ jump to 51:06
  55. 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 referred ▶ jump to 51:19
  56. 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 referred ▶ jump to 51:34
  57. 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 referred ▶ jump to 51:52
  58. 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 referred ▶ jump to 52:08
  59. 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 referred ▶ jump to 52:25
  60. 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 referred ▶ jump to 52:44
  61. 17. HUNTSVILLE UTILITIES ITEMS
  62. a. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to approve significant Huntsville Utilities gas main relocations along Winchester Road. (Utilities: Gas) Resolution No. 25-280 2025-294 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 53:12
  63. 18. LEGAL DEPARTMENT ITEMS/TRANSACTIONS
  64. 61 Vacation of Easements
  65. a. Ordinance authorizing the vacation of a Utility and Drainage Easement, Lot 1, Plat Book 2022, Page 136, in Mark C. Smith Subdivision, 905 Mark C. Smith Drive. (IDB) Ordinance No. 25-281 2025-295 approved ordinance Pass ▶ jump to 54:37
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  67. 63 Vacation of Rights-of-Way
  68. 64 Deeds of Acceptance
  69. b. Resolution authorizing the acceptance of a 0.096 acre (4,201 square feet) tract of land from Parkway Vesta, L.L.C., and Green Mountain Properties, L.L.C., for a natural gas supply easement for Stadium Commons Land Condominium. Resolution No. 25-282 2025-296 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 55:21
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  71. 19. UNFINISHED BUSINESS ITEMS FOR ACTION
  72. a. Ordinance to amend Chapter 15- Licenses and Taxes, Article II- Business License, Division 2- Business License Required: Application Process, Section 15-44, License required for each location and line of business of the code of Ordinances, City of Huntsville, Alabama. (Introduced March 27, 2025, Regular Council Meeting) Ordinance No. 25-259 2025-271 approved ordinance Pass ▶ jump to 55:59
  73. b. Ordinance declaring certain equipment surplus and to be sold at public auction. (Introduced March 27, 2025, Regular Council Meeting) Ordinance No. 25-260 2025-272 approved ordinance Pass ▶ jump to 58:25
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  75. c. Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 89-79, Classification and Salary Plan Ordinance. (Introduced March 27, 2025, Regular Council Meeting) Ordinance No. 25-261 2025-273 approved ordinance Pass ▶ jump to 58:45
  76. d. Ordinance to amend the Budget Ordinance No. 24-700 to modify the authorized strength of the departments. (Introduced March 27, 2025, Regular Council Meeting) Ordinance No. 25-262 2025-274 approved ordinance Pass ▶ jump to 59:08
  77. 20. NEW BUSINESS ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION OR ACTION ▶ jump to 59:45
  78. a. Resolution authorizing travel expenses. Resolution No. 25-283 2025-297
  79. b. Ordinance amending Budget Ordinance No. 24-700, by changing appropriated funding for various departments and funds. Ordinance No. 25-284 2025-298 approved Pass
  80. 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. 25-285 2025-299 approved Pass
  81. d. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement to mutually terminate the Traffic Signal Poles contract with CDK Enterprises, Inc., d/b/a Southern Lighting and Traffic Systems, which was awarded pursuant to Resolution No. 23-719. Resolution No. 25-286 2025-300 approved Pass
  82. e. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute modification No. 1 to the agreement between the City of Huntsville and Mauldin & Jenkins CPAs & Advisors, for the Independent Audit Agreement. Resolution No. 25-287 2025-301 approved Pass
  83. f. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Project Development Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Infinity Labs, L.L.C., for its expansion project. Resolution No. 25-288 2025-302 approved Pass
  84. g. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to exercise the City’s repurchase option with Vision Composite Products, L.L.C., for property located in Cummings Research Park and authorizing the purchase of the same. Resolution No. 25-289 2025-303 approved Pass
  85. h. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Contract between the City of Huntsville, Alabama, and Grayson Carter & Son Contracting, Inc., for North Public Safety Complex Access Road, Project No. 71-23-RD01. Resolution No. 25-290 2025-304 approved Pass
  86. i. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement between the City of Huntsville, Alabama, and GTEC, L.L.C., for On-Call Testing for Residential Roadways, Project No. 71-25-RD02. Resolution No. 25-291 2025-305 approved Pass
  87. j. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute Change Order No. 1 to the Contract between the City of Huntsville and Chorba Contracting Corporation for Construction Services for the Martin Road Recreation Center. Resolution No. 25-292 2025-306 approved Pass
  88. k. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute Change Order No. 1 to the Contract between the City of Huntsville and Fite Construction Company, L.L.C., for Construction Services for the Sandra Moon Phase 4. Resolution No. 25-293 2025-307 approved Pass
  89. l. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute Modification No. 1 to the Sub-Recipient Agreement between the City of Huntsville, Alabama, and Catholic Center for Concern to provide supplemental funding for Huntsville Housing Helps program. Resolution No. 25-294 2025-308 approved Pass
  90. m. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Consulting Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Amanda Elliott for support services for the City’s Communication Office. Resolution No. 25-295 2025-309 approved Pass
  91. n. Resolution to reappoint Martin Sisson to the Board of Zoning Adjustments to his current seat for a three year term effectively immediately and to expire on March 10, 2028. Resolution No. 25-296 2025-310 approved Pass
  92. o. Ordinance to amend the Budget Ordinance No. 24-700 to modify the authorized strength of the department. Ordinance No. 25-297 2025-311 approved Pass
  93. p. Resolution authorizing the City Clerk to invoke Synovus Bank Letter of Credit No. 16526020807 for Chadwick Pointe Phase 3 Subdivision. Resolution No. 25-298 2025-312 approved Pass
  94. q. Resolution authorizing the City Clerk to invoke Bank Independent Letter of Credit No. 30020528 for High Park Estates Phase 2 at Mountain Preserve. Resolution No. 25-299 2025-313 approved Pass
  95. r. Resolution authorizing the City Clerk to invoke First Bank Letter of Credit No. 1740101867 for Villas in Greenlawn Phase One Subdivision. Resolution No. 25-300 2025-314 approved Pass
  96. s. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Settlement Agreement and Release among the City of Huntsville, Hammons of Huntsville, L.L.C., JD Holdings, L.L.C., and Atrium Hospitality LP. Resolution No. 25-301 2025-315 approved Pass
  97. t. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Facility Use Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Alabama Wildlife Federation, Inc., to sponsor the Madison County Wildlife Game Cook-off. Resolution No. 25-302 2025-316 approved Pass
  98. u. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Purchase Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Thompson Reuters. Resolution No. 25-303 2025-317 approved Pass
  99. v. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Huntsville and Gulf Coast Regional Fugitive Task Force. Resolution No. 25-304 2025-318 approved Pass
  100. w. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Huntsville and the City of Madison regarding placement of license plate readers for public safety purposes. Resolution No. 25-305 2025-319 approved Pass
  101. x. Resolution authorizing the City of Huntsville d/b/a Huntsville Utilities to enter into an easement agreement between William Vanden Dent, Jr., and Cynthia Graves Dent, and the City of Huntsville d/b/a Huntsville Utilities for a parcel of property located in Grande Highlands Fourth Addition of Hampton Subdivision. Resolution No. 25-306 2025-320 withdrawn
  102. y. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Equipment Rental Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Global Rental Company for a bucket truck for Traffic Engineering for detection upgrade projects. Resolution No. 25-307 2025-321 approved Pass
  103. 21. NEW BUSINESS ITEMS FOR INTRODUCTION
  104. 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 introduced ▶ jump to 60:03
  105. 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 introduced ▶ jump to 60:09
  106. 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 introduced ▶ jump to 60:21
  107. 22. SECOND ROSTER PUBLIC COMMENTS ▶ jump to 60:51
  108. 23. ADJOURNMENT ▶ jump to 78:30
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