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March 13, 2025 ·5:30 PM Final

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Agenda — 96 items

  1. 1 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ▶ jump to 0:10
  2. 2 CALL TO ORDER ▶ jump to 0:29
  3. 1. INVOCATION
  4. 4 Offered by: Huntsville Alabama Public Safety Chaplain, Jerry Warren. ▶ jump to 1:01
  5. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
  6. 6 Led by: Councilmember Bill Kling ▶ jump to 2:34
  7. 3. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA approved Pass ▶ jump to 3:13
  8. 4. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING(S)
  9. a. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council held on February 27, 2025. (Minutes Received) 2025-165 approved ▶ jump to 3:22
  10. 5. MAYOR: SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS
  11. 6. COUNCIL: SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS AND RESOLUTIONS
  12. 12 Special Recognitions
  13. 13 Resolutions for Approval and Presentation
  14. 13 page break
  15. a. Resolution honoring the extraordinary legacy of Mr. Walker McGinnis. Resolution No. 25-151 2025-42 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 4:01
  16. b. Resolution honoring the life and legacy of Mr. Tom McAdams. Resolution No. 25-198 2025-209 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 8:32
  17. 16 page break
  18. 17 Resolutions for Approval Only
  19. c. Resolution honoring Reverend Rick Johnson for his decades of ministerial service. Resolution No. 25-152 2025-166 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 12:14
  20. 7. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND PRESENTATIONS
  21. a. Presentation of a donation by the Rotary Club of Greater Huntsville for the John Hunt Park Arboretum construction. 2025-167 ▶ jump to 12:25
  22. 8. MATTERS WITH OUTSIDE LEGAL REPRESENTATIVE
  23. 9. PUBLIC HEARINGS TO BE HELD
  24. a. Public Hearing on authorizing Community Development to assess the cost for the cleanup and removal of a junk public nuisance located at 2609 Skyline Dr. NW, Huntsville, Alabama; and consideration of a Resolution pertaining to the same. Resolution No. 25-153 2025-168 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 19:27
  25. b. Public Hearing in order to hear, consider, and act upon all objections or protests, if any, for removal of a nuisance at 4303 Blue Springs Rd. NW, Huntsville, AL; and consideration of Resolution ordering abatement of a nuisance located at the same property. (Set February 27, 2025, Regular Council Meeting) Resolution No. 25-154 2025-169 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 20:38
  26. c. Public hearing on authorizing the Finance Director to issue a taxicab license to Junior Jordon, d/b/a A 24 Seven Taxi for the operation of eight (8) taxicabs: and the consideration of a Resolution pertaining to the same. (Set February 27, 2025, Regular Council Meeting) Resolution No. 25-155 2025-170 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 21:46
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  28. 10. PUBLIC HEARINGS TO BE SET
  29. a. 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 public hearing set Pass ▶ jump to 22:34
  30. b. 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 public hearing set Pass ▶ jump to 23:05
  31. c. 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 public hearing set Pass ▶ jump to 23:36
  32. d. 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 public hearing set Pass ▶ jump to 24:08
  33. 11. AGENDA RELATED PUBLIC COMMENTS
  34. 12. MAYOR COMMENTS ▶ jump to 24:31
  35. 13. COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
  36. 35 Councilmember David Little ▶ jump to 26:00
  37. 36 Councilmember Jennie Robinson ▶ jump to 26:08
  38. 37 Councilmember Michelle Watkins ▶ jump to 27:53
  39. 38 Councilmember Bill Kling ▶ jump to 28:46
  40. 39 Councilmember John Meredith ▶ jump to 34:35
  41. 14. FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT
  42. a. Resolution authorizing expenditures for payment. Resolution No. 25-164 2025-175 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 40:18
  43. b. Ordinance approving appropriations, goods, or services for District 3 Council Improvement Funds. Ordinance No. 25-165 2025-176 approved ordinance Pass ▶ jump to 54:27
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  45. 15. BOARD APPOINTMENTS TO BE VOTED ON
  46. a. Resolution to appoint Billy Lenox to the Beautification Board, Place 9, due to the resignation of Al Hess for the remainder of a vacant three (3) year term to expire September 30, 2025. (Nominated February 27, 2025, Regular Council Meeting) Resolution No. 25-123 2025-137 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 55:46
  47. b. Resolution to appoint Tonya Briggins to the Beautification Board, Place 4, to the seat previously held by Ron Cooper for a three (3) year term to expire September 30, 2027. (Nominated February 27, 2025, Regular Council Meeting) Resolution No. 25-124 2025-138 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 56:08
  48. 16. BOARD APPOINTMENT NOMINATIONS
  49. a. Resolution to appoint Lisa Bradford, to the Community Development Citizens Advisory Council, Place 4, to the seat previously held by Harold Kemp for a three (3) year term to expire April 14, 2028. (Nominated March 13, 2025, Regular Council Meeting) Resolution No. 25-166 2025-177 referred ▶ jump to 56:22
  50. b. Resolution to appoint Sara Beth Wilcox to the Solid Waste Disposal Authority of the City of Huntsville, 2nd Director, to the seat previously held by Layne Dorning, for a four (4) year term to expire January 1, 2029. (Nominated March 13, 2025, Regular Council Meeting) Resolution No. 25-167 2025-178 referred ▶ jump to 56:39
  51. c. Resolution to appoint Janna Peterson, to the Community Development Citizens Advisory Council, Place 1, to the seat previously held by Amanda Burns, for a three (3) year term to expire April 14, 2028. (Nominated March 13, 2025, Regular Council Meeting) Resolution No. 25-199 2025-210 referred ▶ jump to 56:59
  52. 17. HUNTSVILLE UTILITIES ITEMS
  53. 18. LEGAL DEPARTMENT ITEMS/TRANSACTIONS
  54. 52 Vacation of Easements
  55. 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. 25-168 2025-179 approved ordinance Pass ▶ jump to 57:31
  56. b. Ordinance authorizing the vacation of a Utility and Drainage Easement at Chase Creek Park, 1530 Highway 72 East, for Trailhead Investment Company. Ordinance No. 25-169 2025-180 approved ordinance Pass ▶ jump to 57:53
  57. 55 Vacation of Rights-of-Way
  58. 56 Deeds of Acceptance
  59. c. Resolution authorizing the acceptance of a 0.43 acre sanitary sewer easement and a 0.28 acre temporary construction easement located off of Stringfield Road. Resolution No. 25-170 2025-181 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 58:15
  60. 19. UNFINISHED BUSINESS ITEMS FOR ACTION
  61. a. Ordinance approving the adoption of new base map sheets 07-03, 10-01, 11-01, and 15-13 to be made part of the City of Huntsville, Alabama Official Zoning Maps. (Introduced February 27, 2025, Regular Council Meeting) Ordinance No. 25-150 2025-164 approved ordinance Pass ▶ jump to 58:50
  62. 20. NEW BUSINESS ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION OR ACTION ▶ jump to 59:57
  63. a. Resolution authorizing travel expenses. Resolution No. 25-171 2025-182 approved Pass
  64. 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. 25-172 2025-183 approved Pass
  65. c. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute Modification No. 1 to Contract between the City of Huntsville and Madison County Auto Parts, Inc., for the provision of Automotive & Equipment Parts Dispensing Services that was awarded February 13, 2025, pursuant to Resolution No. 25-94. Resolution No. 25-173 2025-184 approved Pass
  66. d. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Contract between the City of Huntsville, Alabama and Miller & Miller, Inc., for Monroe Streetscape from Williams Avenue to Clinton Avenue, Project No. 71-21-SP27. Resolution No. 25-174 2025-185 approved Pass
  67. e. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Assignment Agreement between the City of Huntsville, Alabama and UES Professional Solutions 18, L.L.C., for the Assignment of contracts owned by GEO Solutions, L.L.C., as of January 1, 2025. Resolution No. 25-175 2025-186 approved Pass
  68. f. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement between the City of Huntsville, Alabama and Garver, L.L.C., for Land Surveying Services for Resolute Way Land Transfer from RSA, Project No. 71-25-SP12. Resolution No. 25-176 2025-187 approved Pass
  69. g. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement between the City of Huntsville, Alabama and Garver, L.L.C., for Greenbrier Area Pump Station, Force Main and Sanitary Sewer Interceptor, Project No. 71-25-SM01. Resolution No. 25-177 2025-188 approved Pass
  70. h. Resolution authorizing the acquisition and/or condemnation of certain property for permanent, exclusive utility and drainage easements, on, over, under, across, and upon certain parcels of land for the Galahad Drive Drainage Project. Resolution No. 25-178 2025-189 approved Pass
  71. i. Resolution authorizing the acquisition and/or condemnation of certain property for public access and utility and drainage easements, on, over, under, across, and upon certain parcels of land for PARC Project, Project No. RAISE-NAE-4523. Resolution No. 25-179 2025-190 approved Pass
  72. j. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Contract between the City of Huntsville, Alabama and Garney Companies, Inc., for I-565 Force Main Relocation Project, Project No. 71-24-SP13. Resolution No. 25-180 2025-191 approved Pass
  73. k. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute Change Order No. 1 and Final to the Contract between the City of Huntsville and Lambert Contracting, LLC., for the Apollo Park Phase 3. Resolution No. 25-181 2025-192 approved Pass
  74. l. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement between the City of Huntsville, Alabama, and Indian Creek Housing, LLC., for the development of Grove at Indian Creek with HOME Investment Partnerships Program Funds. Resolution No. 25-182 2025-193 approved Pass
  75. m. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute Modification No. 1 to the Agreement between the City of Huntsville, Alabama, and Boys & Girls Clubs of North Alabama, Inc., for the use of Community Development Block Grant funds. Resolution No. 25-183 2025-194 approved Pass
  76. n. Resolution to appoint a Department Head to a certain position to serve with the Mayor’s term of office. Resolution No. 25-184 2025-195 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 60:36
  77. o. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute Modification No. 3 to the Lease Agreement between the City of Huntsville and NSH Nextco, LLC. Resolution No. 25-185 2025-196 approved Pass
  78. p. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Consulting Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Bold Agency, LLC., for graphic design support and web development services. Resolution No. 25-186 2025-197 approved Pass
  79. q. Resolution authorizing the City Clerk to invoke ServisFirst Bank Letter of Credit No. 16244 for the Preserve at Clayton’s Pond II Subdivision. Resolution No. 25-187 2025-198 approved Pass
  80. r. Resolution authorizing the City Clerk to invoke First National Bank Letter of Credit No. 519179900 for Lantern Pointe Phase 2 Subdivision. Resolution No. 25-188 2025-199 approved Pass
  81. s. Resolution authorizing the City Clerk to invoke Cadence Bank Letter of Credit No. 416001122693 for Trailhead Commercial Park Phase 2 Subdivision. Resolution No. 25-189 2025-200 approved Pass
  82. t. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Plat entitled “The Cedars at Jaguar Hills”. Resolution No. 25-190 2025-201 approved Pass
  83. u. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Special Employee Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Larry Hamilton. Resolution No. 25-191 2025-202 approved Pass
  84. v. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Special Employee Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Karen Lang. Resolution No. 25-192 2025-203 approved Pass
  85. w. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Special Employee Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Rebecca Sullivan. Resolution No. 25-193 2025-204 approved Pass
  86. 21. NEW BUSINESS ITEMS FOR INTRODUCTION
  87. a. Ordinance to amend Chapter 2, Administration, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Huntsville, Alabama, to add Article XIII concerning control of access to city-owned, controlled, and leased premises. (Introduced March 13, 2025, Regular Council Meeting) Ordinance No. 25-194 2025-205 introduced ▶ jump to 62:10
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  89. b. Ordinance annexing 20.80 acres of land lying on the north side of Miller Lane and west of US 431 S Hwy. (Introduced March 13, 2025, Regular Council Meeting) Ordinance No. 25-195 2025-206 introduced ▶ jump to 62:29
  90. c. Ordinance annexing 91.69 acres of land lying on the north side of Bibb Garrett Road and west of Mooresville Road. (Introduced March 13, 2025, Regular Council Meeting) Ordinance No. 25-196 2025-207 introduced ▶ jump to 62:42
  91. d. Ordinance to amend Division 4, Alabama Constitution Village Board of Article VIII, Boards, Commission, Committees and Authorities of Chapter 2, Administration, of the Code of Ordinances, City of Huntsville, Alabama. (Introduced March 13, 2025, Regular Council Meeting) Ordinance No. 25-197 2025-208 introduced ▶ jump to 62:56
  92. 22. SECOND ROSTER PUBLIC COMMENTS ▶ jump to 63:18
  93. 23. ADJOURNMENT ▶ jump to 84:59
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