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City Council Regular Meeting

February 13, 2025 ·5:30 PM Final

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Agenda — 95 items

  1. 1 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ▶ jump to 0:07
  2. 2 CALL TO ORDER ▶ jump to 2:48
  3. 1. INVOCATION
  4. 4 Offered by: Huntsville Alabama Public Safety Chaplain, Jeff Warren. ▶ jump to 3:10
  5. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
  6. 6 Led by: Councilmember Jennie Robinson ▶ jump to 4:46
  7. 3. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA approved as amended Pass ▶ jump to 5:56
  8. 4. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING(S)
  9. a. Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held on January 23, 2025. (Minutes Received) 2025-86 approved ▶ jump to 6:16
  10. 5. MAYOR: SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS
  11. 6. COUNCIL: SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS AND RESOLUTIONS
  12. 11 Page Break
  13. 12 Special Recognitions
  14. a. Special Departmental Recognition 2025-87 ▶ jump to 6:45
  15. 14 Resolutions for Approval and Presentation
  16. b. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Funding Agreement between the City of Huntsville, Alabama, and Land Trust of North Alabama, Inc., for Toll Gate Trail Improvements, Project No. 71-25-WP02. Resolution No. 25-79 2025-89 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 8:23
  17. c. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Memorandum of Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Delta Omega Zeta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Resolution No. 25-80 2025-90 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 11:22
  18. 17 Resolutions for Approval Only
  19. d. Resolution honoring the 25th anniversary of General Federation of Women’s Clubs. Resolution No. 25-78 2025-88 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 15:40
  20. 18 Page Break
  21. 7. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND PRESENTATIONS
  22. a. Black History Month Presentation 2025-91 ▶ jump to 15:49
  23. b. Presentation on Master Plan for Big Spring Park-East. 2025-92 ▶ jump to 26:04
  24. 8. MATTERS WITH OUTSIDE LEGAL REPRESENTATIVE
  25. a. Introduction of an Ordinance authorizing the City’s General Obligation Warrants, Series 2025-A, to finance public capital improvements at the Von Braun Center, and the City’s General Obligation Refunding Warrants, Series 2025-B, to refinance certain indebtedness of the City. Ordinance No. 25-81 2025-93 authorized unanimous consent Pass ▶ jump to 42:42
  26. 9. PUBLIC HEARINGS TO BE HELD
  27. a. Public hearing in order to hear, consider, and act upon all objections or protests, if any, for removal of a nuisance at 3602 Drake Ave. SW, Huntsville, AL; and consideration of Resolution ordering abatement of a nuisance located at the same property. (Set January 23, 2025, Regular Council Meeting) Resolution No. 25-82 2025-94 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 53:08
  28. b. Public Hearing on authorizing the Manager of Community Development to assess the cost for the demolition and cleanup of a structural public nuisance located at 1412 Cavalry St. NW, Huntsville, AL; and consideration of a Resolution pertaining to same. Resolution No. 25-83 2025-95 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 54:08
  29. a. Introduction of an Ordinance authorizing the City’s General Obligation Warrants, Series 2025-A, to finance public capital improvements at the Von Braun Center, and the City’s General Obligation Refunding Warrants, Series 2025-B, to refinance certain indebtedness of the City. Ordinance No. 25-81 2025-93 approved ordinance Pass ▶ jump to 43:20
  30. c. Public Hearing on authorizing the Manager of Community Development to assess the cost for the demolition and cleanup of a structural public nuisance located at 1418 Cavalry St. NW, Huntsville, AL; and consideration of a Resolution pertaining to same. Resolution No. 25-84 2025-96 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 55:04
  31. 10. PUBLIC HEARINGS TO BE SET
  32. 11. AGENDA RELATED PUBLIC COMMENTS
  33. 12. MAYOR COMMENTS ▶ jump to 55:27
  34. 13. COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
  35. 32 Councilmember Michelle Watkins
  36. 33 Councilmember Bill Kling ▶ jump to 57:15
  37. 34 Councilmember David Little ▶ jump to 66:50
  38. 35 Councilmember Jennie Robinson ▶ jump to 68:24
  39. 36 Councilmember John Meredith ▶ jump to 75:00
  40. 37 Page Break
  41. 14. FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT
  42. a. Resolution authorizing expenditures for payment. Resolution No. 25-85 2025-97 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 75:17
  43. b. Ordinance approving appropriations, goods, or services for District 2 Council Improvement Funds. Ordinance No. 25-86 2025-98 approved ordinance Pass ▶ jump to 75:44
  44. c. Resolution authorizing reimbursement to Council President John Meredith for all related travel connected to the Leadership Alabama Class XXXII. Resolution No. 25-87 2025-99 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 76:50
  45. d. Resolution authorizing travel for Councilmember David Little to Washington, D.C., April 27 - 29, 2025, for the Huntsville/Madison Co. Chamber of Commerce 2025 Washington, D.C., trip. Resolution No. 25-88 2025-100 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 77:16
  46. 15. BOARD APPOINTMENTS TO BE VOTED ON
  47. a. Resolution to appoint Chakravarthy (Chakri) Deverapalli to the Huntsville Police Citizens Advisory Council, Place 7, due to the resignation of Jonathan Rossow for the remainder of a vacant four (4) year term to expire August 1, 2027. (Nominated January 23, 2025, Regular Council Meeting) Resolution No. 25-41 2025-85 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 77:51
  48. b. 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 postponed ▶ jump to 77:59
  49. 45 Page Break
  50. c. Resolution to appoint Janice Vaughn to the Alabama Constitution Village and Historic Huntsville Depot Board, Place 5, to fill the seat previously held by Teneshia Daniels for a three (3) year term to expire June 26, 2027. (Nominated January 23, 2025, Regular Council Meeting) Resolution No. 25-43 2025-84 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 78:26
  51. d. Resolution to reappoint James Flinn to the Special Care Facilities Financing Authority - Redstone Village to his current seat for a six (6) year term to expire November 12, 2029. (Nominated on January 23, 2025, Regular Council Meeting) Resolution No. 25-89 2025-101 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 78:47
  52. 16. BOARD APPOINTMENT NOMINATIONS
  53. a. 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 referred ▶ jump to 78:55
  54. 17. HUNTSVILLE UTILITIES ITEMS
  55. 51 Page Break
  56. 18. LEGAL DEPARTMENT ITEMS/TRANSACTIONS
  57. 53 Vacation of Easements
  58. a. Ordinance authorizing the vacation of a Utility and Drainage Easement in The Meadows at Hampton Cove Phase 1 and Retreat at Goose Creek, 1951 Old Highway 431, Owens Cross Roads. (Forestar) Ordinance No. 25-91 2025-103 approved ordinance Pass ▶ jump to 79:34
  59. 55 Vacation of Rights-of-Way
  60. 56 Deeds of Acceptance
  61. 19. UNFINISHED BUSINESS ITEMS FOR ACTION
  62. a. Ordinance amending Chapter 2, Article IV, Division 1, Sec. 2-151 of the Code of Ordinances, City of Huntsville, to correct and update the investment policy of the City of Huntsville. (Introduced January 23, 2025, Regular Council Meeting) Ordinance No. 25-76 2025-36 approved ordinance Pass ▶ jump to 80:01
  63. b. Ordinance amending Division 3, Noise and Sound Associated With Vehicles, of Article V, Noise, of Chapter 12, Environmental Management, of the Code of Ordinances. (Introduced January 23, 2025, Regular Council Meeting) Ordinance No. 25-77 2025-83 approved ordinance Pass ▶ jump to 81:03
  64. 20. NEW BUSINESS ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION OR ACTION ▶ jump to 83:51
  65. a. Resolution authorizing travel expenses. Resolution No. 25-92 2025-104 approved Pass
  66. b. Resolution authorizing the acceptance of donations. Resolution No. 25-93 2025-105 approved Pass
  67. 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. 25-94 2025-106 approved Pass
  68. d. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Property Exchange Agreement between the City of Huntsville and HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology. Resolution No. 25-95 2025-107 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 84:52
  69. 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 Martin Road Roadway Improvements, Phase II, Project 65-10-RD07 & ALDOT Project No. CRSAHV-STPAA-STPHV-4520(251). Resolution No. 25-96 2025-108 approved Pass
  70. f. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute Modification No. 2 to the Agreement between the City of Huntsville and William M. Boehme & Associates, for architectural services for the New Public Safety Complex Phase 2. Resolution No. 25-97 2025-109 approved Pass
  71. g. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute Change Order No. 3 and Final to the Contract between the City of Huntsville and Fite Building Company for Construction Services for the New Public Safety Complex Phase 2. Resolution No. 25-98 2025-110 approved Pass
  72. h. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute Change Order No. 4 and Final to the Contract between the City of Huntsville and Garber Construction Company, Inc., for construction services for the Huntsville Aquatic Center Phase 4. Resolution No. 25-99 2025-111 approved Pass
  73. i. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Regroup Software for city alerts app: text, voice, and email services. Resolution No. 25-100 2025-68 approved Pass
  74. j. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement between the City of Huntsville and RP Media for digital billboards. Resolution No. 25-101 2025-112 approved Pass
  75. k. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute Addendum No. 2 to the Agreement between the City of Huntsville and JustFOIA, Order No. 29896, for the Pro Renewal Coverage. Resolution No. 25-102 2025-113 approved Pass
  76. l. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Huntsville and KultureCity. Resolution No. 25-103 2025-114 approved Pass
  77. m. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Professional Services Agreement between the City of Huntsville and The Law Office of Daniel Lauber. Resolution No. 25-104 2025-115 approved Pass
  78. n. Resolution authorizing the City Clerk to invoke First Horizon Bank Letter of Credit Number S233118 for Tunlaw Ridge Phase 2 Subdivision. Resolution No. 25-105 2025-116 approved Pass
  79. o. Resolution authorizing the City Attorney to settle the workers’ compensation claim of Christopher Keith. Resolution No. 25-106 2025-117 approved Pass
  80. p. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Huntsville and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF). Resolution No. 25-107 2025-118 approved Pass
  81. q. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Special Employee Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Enger Taylor. Resolution No. 25-108 2025-119 approved Pass
  82. r. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Special Employee Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Peggy Smith. Resolution No. 25-109 2025-120 approved Pass
  83. s. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Special Employee Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Gregory Spruell. Resolution No. 25-110 2025-121 approved Pass
  84. 80 Page Break
  85. 21. NEW BUSINESS ITEMS FOR INTRODUCTION
  86. 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 introduced ▶ jump to 87:14
  87. 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 introduced ▶ jump to 87:23
  88. 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 introduced ▶ jump to 87:32
  89. 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 introduced ▶ jump to 87:40
  90. 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 introduced ▶ jump to 87:49
  91. 22. SECOND ROSTER PUBLIC COMMENTS ▶ jump to 87:59
  92. 23. ADJOURNMENT ▶ jump to 111:46
  93. 89 page break
  94. 90 Agenda Disclaimer
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