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February 27, 2025 ·5:30 PM Final

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Agenda — 95 items

  1. 1 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ▶ jump to 0:03
  2. 2 CALL TO ORDER ▶ jump to 2:09
  3. 1. INVOCATION
  4. 4 Offered by: Huntsville Alabama Public Safety Chaplain Lonnie Jones ▶ jump to 2:37
  5. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
  6. 6 Led by: Councilmember Michelle Watkins ▶ jump to 3:14
  7. 3. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA approved Pass ▶ jump to 4:14
  8. 4. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING(S)
  9. a. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council held on February 13, 2025. (Minutes Received) 2025-127 approved ▶ jump to 4:49
  10. 5. MAYOR: SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS
  11. 6. COUNCIL: SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS AND RESOLUTIONS
  12. 12 Special Recognitions
  13. a. Presentation honoring the 7A Wrestling State Championship Winners, Kiyan and Yanik Simon, of Huntsville High School. 2025-128 ▶ jump to 5:23
  14. 14 Resolutions for Approval and Presentation
  15. b. Resolution honoring John Olshefski for his decades of service to the Community. Resolution No. 25-116 2025-129 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 10:32
  16. 16 Resolutions for Approval Only
  17. 17 page break
  18. 7. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND PRESENTATIONS
  19. a. Presentation from EarlyWorks. 2025-130 ▶ jump to 24:34
  20. 8. MATTERS WITH OUTSIDE LEGAL REPRESENTATIVE
  21. a. Ordinance authorizing a First Supplemental Lease Agreement and various other documents in connection with an issuance by The Public Building Authority of the City of Huntsville of its Lease Revenue Bonds, Series 2025, to finance the final costs of construction of City Hall. Ordinance No. 25-117 2025-131 authorized unanimous consent Pass ▶ jump to 35:04
  22. a. Ordinance authorizing a First Supplemental Lease Agreement and various other documents in connection with an issuance by The Public Building Authority of the City of Huntsville of its Lease Revenue Bonds, Series 2025, to finance the final costs of construction of City Hall. Ordinance No. 25-117 2025-131 approved ordinance Pass ▶ jump to 35:26
  23. 9. PUBLIC HEARINGS TO BE HELD
  24. a. Public Hearing on authorizing Community Development to assess the cost of cutting overgrown grass and/or weeds against certain properties; and consideration of a Resolution pertaining to the same. Resolution No. 25-118 2025-132 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 38:09
  25. b. Public Hearing on authorizing the Manager of Community Development to assess the cost for the cleanup and removal of a junk public nuisance located at 3106 Drake Ave. SW, Huntsville, Alabama; and consideration of a Resolution pertaining to same. Resolution No. 25-119 2025-133 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 39:09
  26. c. Public Hearing on the zoning of 25.08 acres of land lying on the north of Bibb Garrett Rd. and east of I-65 to Commercial Industrial Park District; and the consideration of an Ordinance pertaining to the same. (Set January 9, 2025, Regular Council Meeting) Ordinance No. 25-04 2025-08 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 40:50
  27. 26 page break
  28. 10. PUBLIC HEARINGS TO BE SET
  29. a. Resolution to declare a public nuisance located at 4303 Blue Spring Rd. NW Huntsville, AL, and to set the date for when objections will be heard. (Set March 13, 2025, Regular Council Meeting) Resolution No. 25-120 2025-134 public hearing set Pass ▶ jump to 42:16
  30. b. Resolution to set a public hearing for Junior Jordan d/b/a A 24 Seven Taxi for the operation of eight taxicabs. (Set March 13, 2025, Regular Council Meeting) Resolution No. 25-121 2025-135 public hearing set Pass ▶ jump to 42:43
  31. 11. AGENDA RELATED PUBLIC COMMENTS ▶ jump to 43:30
  32. 12. MAYOR COMMENTS ▶ jump to 45:55
  33. 13. COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
  34. 33 Councilmember Bill Kling ▶ jump to 46:55
  35. 34 Councilmember David Little ▶ jump to 50:34
  36. 35 Councilmember Jennie Robinson ▶ jump to 51:26
  37. 36 Councilmember Michelle Watkins ▶ jump to 55:11
  38. 37 Councilmember John Meredith ▶ jump to 57:38
  39. 14. FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT
  40. a. Resolution authorizing expenditures for payment. Resolution No. 25-122 2025-136 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 60:01
  41. 39 Page Break
  42. 40 page break
  43. 15. BOARD APPOINTMENTS TO BE VOTED ON
  44. a. Resolution to appoint Remelus Bowden to the Human Relations Commission, Place 1, to the seat previously held by Clarence Teague-Johnson for the remainder of a four (4) year term to expire September 8, 2026. (Nominated January 23, 2025, Regular Council Meeting) (Postponed February 13, 2025, Regular Council Meeting) Resolution No. 25-42 2025-49 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 60:49
  45. b. Resolution to appoint Tom Anderson 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 February 13, 2025, Regular Council Meeting) Resolution No. 25-90 2025-102 withdrawn Pass ▶ jump to 62:44
  46. 16. BOARD APPOINTMENT NOMINATIONS
  47. 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 referred ▶ jump to 62:59
  48. 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 referred ▶ jump to 63:13
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  50. 17. HUNTSVILLE UTILITIES ITEMS
  51. a. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to approve significant Huntsville Utilities electric infrastructure relocations. The estimated cost for the relocation is approximately $4.5 million. This project was not included in the FY25 budget; the timeline was unknown. Construction will begin in FY26. (Utilities: Electric) Resolution No. 25-125 2025-139 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 65:24
  52. 18. LEGAL DEPARTMENT ITEMS/TRANSACTIONS
  53. 51 Vacation of Easements
  54. 52 Vacation of Rights-of-Way
  55. 53 Deeds of Acceptance
  56. a. Resolution authorizing the acceptance of a Utility and Drainage Easement from Commercial Drive Properties, LLC., for property located at 4930 Commercial Drive. Resolution No. 25-126 2025-140 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 65:39
  57. 19. UNFINISHED BUSINESS ITEMS FOR ACTION
  58. a. Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 89-79, Classification and Salary Plan Ordinance. (Introduced February 13, 2025, Regular Council Meeting) Ordinance No. 25-111 2025-122 approved ordinance Pass ▶ jump to 65:41
  59. b. Ordinance to amend Budget Ordinance No. 24-700 to modify the authorized strength of various departments. (Introduced February 13, 2025, Regular Council Meeting) Ordinance No. 25-112 2025-123 approved ordinance Pass ▶ jump to 68:56
  60. c. Ordinance to declare certain property surplus and no longer needed for Municipal use. (Introduced February 13, 2025, Regular Council Meeting) Ordinance No. 25-113 2025-124 approved ordinance Pass ▶ jump to 69:41
  61. d. Ordinance to declare certain property surplus and no longer needed for municipal use. (Introduced February 13, 2025, Regular Council Meeting) Ordinance No. 25-114 2025-125 approved ordinance Pass ▶ jump to 71:20
  62. e. Ordinance to declare certain property surplus and no longer needed for municipal use. (Introduced February 13, 2025, Regular Council Meeting) Ordinance No. 25-115 2025-126 approved ordinance Pass ▶ jump to 72:17
  63. 20. NEW BUSINESS ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION OR ACTION ▶ jump to 72:58
  64. a. Resolution authorizing travel expenses. Resolution No. 25-127 2025-141
  65. 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. 25-128 2025-142 approved Pass
  66. c. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Redmond Construction Company, LLC., to provide construction services for the Von Braun Center Existing Kitchen Modernization project. Resolution No. 25-129 2025-143 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 74:20
  67. d. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Exclusive Electrical Transmission Line Easement from the City of Huntsville to Toyota Tsusho America, Inc. Resolution No. 25-130 2025-144 approved Pass
  68. e. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement between the City of Huntsville, Alabama, and Kimley-Horn & Associates, Inc., for Professional Engineering Services for Intersection Improvements along Capshaw Road, Project No. 71-25-SP10. Resolution No. 25-131 2025-145 approved Pass
  69. f. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Standard Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Schoel Engineering Company, Inc., for Additional Construction Administration Services of John Hunt Park Tennis Center Expansion. Resolution No. 25-132 2025-146 approved Pass
  70. g. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Fixed Price Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Wallace Construction for the construction of the John Hunt Park Street Signs at Various Locations. Resolution No. 25-133 2025-147 approved Pass
  71. h. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Fixed Price Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Pearce Construction Company, Inc., for the Construction of the Renovations to the John Hunt Park Sand Volleyball Pavilion. Resolution No. 25-134 2025-148 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 77:03
  72. i. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute Change Order No.1 to the Contract between the City of Huntsville and Fite Construction Company for Construction Services for the John Hunt Park Recreation Center Resolution No. 25-135 2025-149 approved Pass
  73. 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 John Hunt Park Tennis Center Expansion. Resolution No. 25-136 2025-150 approved Pass
  74. k. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute Change Order No. 1 to the Contract between the City of Huntsville and Pearce Construction Company, Inc., for Construction Services for the Huntsville Crime Scene Investigation Building and Warehouse. Resolution No. 25-137 2025-151 approved Pass
  75. l. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute the "Alabama Law Enforcement Agency Non-Competitive Grant Program Subgrant Award 2024-FIL-9". Resolution No. 25-138 2025-152 approved Pass
  76. m. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute the “Alabama Law Enforcement Agency Non-Competitive Subgrant Award 2024-EOD-10”. Resolution No. 25-139 2025-153 approved Pass
  77. n. Resolution authorizing the City Clerk to invoke SouthState Bank Letter of Credit No. 90570397 for Chase Creek II Part B Subdivision. Resolution No. 25-140 2025-154 approved Pass
  78. o. Resolution authorizing the City Clerk to invoke ServisFirst Bank Letter of Credit No. 41586 for the Preserve at Clayton’s Pond II Subdivision. Resolution No. 25-141 2025-155 approved Pass
  79. p. Resolution authorizing the City Attorney to seek a forfeiture of the surety bond issued by Old Republic Surety Company. Resolution No. 25-142 2025-156 approved Pass
  80. q. Resolution authorizing the City Attorney to settle the workers’ compensation claim of Christopher Harris. Resolution No. 25-143 2025-157 approved Pass
  81. r. Resolution to authorize the Mayor, on behalf of the City of Huntsville, to apply for a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Air Programs Grant in an amount up to $180,000. Resolution No. 25-144 2025-158 approved Pass
  82. s. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Grant Agreement by and between the City of Huntsville and the Alabama Historical Commission for the project application titled, "National Register Nominations for Magnolia Terrace and Brother Heights". Resolution No. 25-145 2025-159 approved Pass
  83. t. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to establish the Huntsville Music Ambassador Program (MAP). Resolution No. 25-146 2025-160 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 81:37
  84. u. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Intelligent Transportation System Agreement between the City of Huntsville and the State of Alabama Department of Transportation. Resolution No. 25-147 2025-161 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 91:13
  85. v. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Special Employee Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Daniel Duskin. Resolution No. 25-148 2025-162 approved Pass
  86. w. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Special Employee Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Sherry Jones. Resolution No. 25-149 2025-163 approved Pass
  87. 84 Page Break
  88. 21. NEW BUSINESS ITEMS FOR INTRODUCTION
  89. 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 introduced ▶ jump to 95:34
  90. 22. SECOND ROSTER PUBLIC COMMENTS ▶ jump to 96:00
  91. 23. ADJOURNMENT ▶ jump to 118:49
  92. 89 page break
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  94. 90 Agenda Disclaimer
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