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City Council Regular Meeting

January 23, 2025 ·5:30 PM Final

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Agenda — 102 items

  1. 1 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ▶ jump to 1:12
  2. 2 CALL TO ORDER ▶ jump to 1:39
  3. 1. INVOCATION
  4. 4 Offered by: Huntsville Alabama Public Safety Chaplains, Ethan Ryan. ▶ jump to 2:20
  5. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
  6. 6 Led by: Scout Troop 340 ▶ jump to 3:37
  7. 3. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 5:32
  8. 4. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING(S)
  9. a. Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held on January 9, 2025. (Minutes Received) 2025-40 approved ▶ jump to 5:41
  10. 5. MAYOR: SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS
  11. 10 Page Break
  12. a. Presentation of life saving medal. 2025-41 ▶ jump to 6:02
  13. 6. COUNCIL: SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS AND RESOLUTIONS
  14. 13 Special Recognitions
  15. 14 Resolutions for Approval and Presentation
  16. 15 Resolutions for Approval Only
  17. 7. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND PRESENTATIONS
  18. 8. MATTERS WITH OUTSIDE LEGAL REPRESENTATIVE
  19. 18 Page Break
  20. 9. PUBLIC HEARINGS TO BE HELD
  21. a. Public hearing on the zoning of 30.67 acres of land lying on the east of Little Cove Rd. and north of Cobble Farms Dr. to Residence 2 District; and the consideration of an Ordinance pertaining to the same. (Set December 5, 2024, Regular Council Meeting) Ordinance No. 24-912 2024-2089 approved ordinance Pass ▶ jump to 12:23
  22. b. Public hearing on the rezoning of 1.13 acres of land lying on the north side of Governors Dr. and east of Brahan Ave. SW from Residence 2-B District to Neighborhood Business C-2 District; and the consideration of an Ordinance pertaining to the same. (Set December, 5, 2024, Regular Council Meeting) Ordinance No. 24-914 2024-2090 approved ordinance Pass ▶ jump to 13:58
  23. c. Public hearing on the rezoning of 19.35 acres of land lying on the west of Bell Rd. and north of Bell Manor Dr. SW from Residence 1-B District to Residence 2 District; and the consideration of an Ordinance pertaining to the same. (Set December 5, 2024, Regular Council Meeting) Ordinance No. 24-916 2024-2091 approved ordinance Pass ▶ jump to 15:05
  24. d. Public hearing on the rezoning of 1.77 acres of land lying on the east side of Pulaski Pike NW and south of Bob Wade Lane from Highway Business C-4 District to Residence 2 District, and from Residence 2 District to Highway Business C-4 District; and the consideration of an Ordinance pertaining to the same. (Set December 5, 2024, Regular Council Meeting) Ordinance No. 24-918 2024-2092 approved ordinance Pass ▶ jump to 19:44
  25. e. Public hearing on amending the City of Huntsville Air Pollution Control Rules and Regulations; and consideration of an Ordinance pertaining to the same. (Set December 19, 2024, Regular Council Meeting) Ordinance No. 24-959 2024-2139 approved ordinance Pass ▶ jump to 21:02
  26. f. Public hearing on authorizing the Finance Director to issue a special shuttle bus license to White Executive Concierge, LLC., for the operation of one (1) special shuttle bus; and the consideration of a Resolution pertaining to the same. (Set January 9, 2025, Regular Council Meeting) Resolution No. 25-36 2025-43 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 22:53
  27. g. Public hearing on authorizing the Finance Director to issue a special shuttle bus license to Wilcot Entertainment d/b/a Mobile Mayhem Tours, LLC., for the operation of one (1) special shuttle bus; and the consideration of a Resolution pertaining to the same. (Set January 9, 2025, Regular Council Meeting) Resolution No. 25-37 2025-44 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 24:01
  28. 10. PUBLIC HEARINGS TO BE SET
  29. a. Resolution to declare a public nuisance located at 3602 Drake Ave. SW, Huntsville, AL, and to set the date for when objections will be heard. (Set February 13, 2025, Regular Council Meeting) Resolution No. 25-38 2025-45 public hearing set Pass ▶ jump to 24:36
  30. 11. AGENDA RELATED PUBLIC COMMENTS ▶ jump to 24:46
  31. 12. MAYOR COMMENTS ▶ jump to 28:29
  32. 13. COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
  33. 32 Councilmember Jennie Robinson ▶ jump to 30:10
  34. 33 Councilmember Michelle Watkins ▶ jump to 35:46
  35. 34 Councilmember Bill Kling
  36. 35 Councilmember David Little ▶ jump to 37:02
  37. 36 Councilmember John Meredith ▶ jump to 37:44
  38. 14. FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT
  39. 37 Page Break
  40. a. Resolution authorizing expenditures for payment. Resolution No. 25-39 2025-46 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 40:36
  41. 15. BOARD APPOINTMENTS TO BE VOTED ON
  42. a. Resolution to reappoint Kevin Gray to the Huntsville Public Library Board to his current seat for a four (4) year term to expire February 10, 2029. (Nominated January 9, 2025, Regular Council Meeting) Resolution No. 25-09 2025-13 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 48:44
  43. 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. Resolution No. 25-40 2025-47 died for lack of motion ▶ jump to 49:27
  44. 16. BOARD APPOINTMENT NOMINATIONS
  45. 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 referred ▶ jump to 49:40
  46. 43 Page Break
  47. 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 referred ▶ jump to 50:01
  48. 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 referred ▶ jump to 50:20
  49. 17. HUNTSVILLE UTILITIES ITEMS
  50. 18. LEGAL DEPARTMENT ITEMS/TRANSACTIONS
  51. 48 Vacation of Easements
  52. 48 David Little: Resolution to appoint Dexter Strong 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, 2028. (President Meredith would like to co-sponsor) John Meredith: Nomination 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 13, 2031.
  53. 49 Vacation of Rights-of-Way
  54. 50 Deeds of Acceptance
  55. a. Resolution authorizing the acceptance of a Utility and Drainage Easement from Home Depot U.S.A., Inc., to the City of Huntsville. Resolution No. 25-44 2025-51 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 51:40
  56. b. Resolution authorizing the acceptance of a Pedestrian Sidewalk Easement Deed from Della’s Delights, LLC, to the City of Huntsville. Resolution No. 25-45 2025-52 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 51:58
  57. 19. UNFINISHED BUSINESS ITEMS FOR ACTION
  58. 53 Page Break
  59. a. Ordinance declaring certain equipment as surplus and no longer needed for municipal use. (Introduced January 9, 2025, Regular Council Meeting) Ordinance No. 25-31 2025-35 approved ordinance Pass ▶ jump to 52:19
  60. b. Ordinance declaring certain property surplus and no longer needed for public or municipal purpose. (Introduced January 9, 2025, Regular Council Meeting) Ordinance No. 25-32 2025-37 approved ordinance Pass ▶ jump to 52:32
  61. c. Ordinance annexing 6.11 acres of land lying on the north side of US Hwy 72 W and east of Promenade Point Pky NW. (Introduced January 9, 2025, Regular Council Meeting) Ordinance No. 25-33 2025-38 approved ordinance Pass ▶ jump to 52:54
  62. d. Ordinance annexing 394.93 acres of land lying on the south side of AL Hwy 20 and east of I-65. (Introduced January 9, 2025, Regular Council Meeting) Ordinance No. 25-34 2025-39 approved ordinance Pass ▶ jump to 53:27
  63. 20. NEW BUSINESS ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION OR ACTION ▶ jump to 62:22
  64. a. Resolution authorizing travel expenses. Resolution No. 25-46 2025-53 approved Pass
  65. b. Resolution authorizing the acceptance of donations. Resolution No. 25-47 2025-54 approved Pass
  66. 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. 25-48 2025-55 approved Pass
  67. d. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Huntsville and Breeze Aviation Group, Inc. Resolution No. 25-49 2025-56 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 63:30
  68. 62 Page Break
  69. e. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute Modification No. 1 to the Agreement between the City of Huntsville, Alabama and Rogers Group, Inc., for Periodic Bid for Various Construction Projects-2024. Resolution No. 25-50 2025-57 approved Pass
  70. f. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Contract between the City of Huntsville, Alabama and the Low Bidder CTS Excavations, L.L.C., for Utility Improvements Along U.S. Highway 231 Frontage Road at Don Mincher Drive, Project No. 71-25-SP06. Resolution No. 25-51 2025-58 approved Pass
  71. g. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Tetra Tech, Inc., for On-Call Engineering Design and Programming Services for SCADA Projects, Project No. 71-25-SP07. Resolution No. 25-52 2025-59 approved Pass
  72. h. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement between the City of Huntsville, Alabama and Alabama Non-Violent Offenders Organization, Inc., (ANVOO) for the use of PY24 CDBG funds. Resolution No. 25-53 2025-60 approved Pass
  73. i. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement between the City of Huntsville, Alabama and the Boys & Girls Clubs of North Alabama, Inc., for the use of PY24 CDBG funds. Resolution No. 25-54 2025-61 approved Pass
  74. j. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement between the City of Huntsville, Alabama and Christmas Charities Year Round, Inc., for the use of PY24 CDBG funds. Resolution No. 25-55 2025-62 approved Pass
  75. k. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement between the City of Huntsville, Alabama and ENABLE Madison County, Inc., for the use of PY24 CDBG funds. Resolution No. 25-56 2025-63 approved Pass
  76. l. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement between the City of Huntsville, Alabama and First Stop, Inc., for the use of PY24 CDBG funds. Resolution No. 25-57 2025-64 approved Pass
  77. m. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement between the City of Huntsville, Alabama and HATCH HSV, Inc., for the use of PY24 CDBG funds. Resolution No. 25-58 2025-65 approved Pass
  78. n. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement between the City of Huntsville, Alabama and AIDS Action Coalition of Huntsville d/b/a Thrive Alabama for the use of PY24 CDBG funds. Resolution No. 25-59 2025-66 approved Pass
  79. o. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement between the City of Huntsville, Alabama and Village of Promise, Inc., for the use of PY24 CDBG funds. Resolution No. 25-60 2025-67 approved Pass
  80. p. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute Change Order No. 1 and Final to the Master Services Agreement No. 29149 between the City of Huntsville and MCCi, LLC. for Scanning Services. Resolution No. 25-62 2025-25 approved Pass
  81. q. Ordinance to amend the Budget Ordinance No. 24-700 to modify the authorized strength of the department. Ordinance No. 25-63 2025-69 approved Pass
  82. r. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Cooperative Service Agreement between City of Huntsville and United States Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) Wildlife Services (WS). Resolution No. 25-65 2025-71 approved Pass
  83. s. Resolution authorizing the City Clerk to invoke SouthState Bank Letter of Credit No. 17003006376 for Oak Meadows Phase 1 Subdivision. Resolution No. 25-66 2025-72 approved Pass
  84. t. Resolution authorizing the City Attorney to settle the lawsuit of Elizabeth Suarez v. City of Huntsville, et al., Case No. CV-2023-000102 in the Circuit Court of Madison County, Alabama (Claim FY21-086). Resolution No. 25-67 2025-73 approved Pass
  85. u. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Facility Use Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Foxtrot Co., LLC., for the Rocket City Fair. Resolution No. 25-68 2025-74 approved Pass
  86. v. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Purchase Agreement between the City of Huntsville and King’s Firearms. Resolution No. 25-69 2025-75 approved Pass
  87. w. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Cooperation Agreement/Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Huntsville and the Tennessee Valley Regional Computer Forensics Laboratory. Resolution No. 25-70 2025-76 approved Pass
  88. x. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Special Employee Agreement between the City of Huntsville and George Daigle. Resolution No. 25-71 2025-77 approved Pass
  89. y. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Special Employee Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Patrick Moore. Resolution No. 25-72 2025-78 approved Pass
  90. z. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Special Employee Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Lisa Mason. Resolution No. 25-73 2025-79 approved Pass
  91. 21. NEW BUSINESS ITEMS FOR INTRODUCTION
  92. a. Introduction of an Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 21-699, establishing the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion to become the Office of Multicultural Affairs. Ordinance No. 25-74 2025-80 authorized unanimous consent Pass ▶ jump to 76:00
  93. b. Introduction of an Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 89-79, Classification and Salary Plan Ordinance. Ordinance No. 24-75 2025-81 authorized unanimous consent Pass ▶ jump to 77:37
  94. c. 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 introduced ▶ jump to 78:27
  95. d. 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 introduced ▶ jump to 78:41
  96. 22. SECOND ROSTER PUBLIC COMMENTS ▶ jump to 79:00
  97. 23. ADJOURNMENT ▶ jump to 95:43
  98. 92 Page Break
  99. 93 Agenda Disclaimer
  100. a. Introduction of an Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 21-699, establishing the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion to become the Office of Multicultural Affairs. Ordinance No. 25-74 2025-80 approved ordinance Pass ▶ jump to 76:20
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  102. b. Introduction of an Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 89-79, Classification and Salary Plan Ordinance. Ordinance No. 24-75 2025-81 approved ordinance Pass ▶ jump to 77:53