City Council Regular Meeting
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Agenda — 131 items
- 1 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
- 2 CALL TO ORDER
- 1. INVOCATION
- 4 Offered by: Huntsville Alabama Public Safety Chaplains
- 2. NATIONAL ANTHEM
- 6 Presentation of the Huntsville Master Chorale
- 3. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
- 4. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING(S)
- a. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council held on August 22, 2024. (Minutes Received)
- b. Minutes of the Special Session of the City Council held on September 3, 2024. (Minutes Received)
- c. Minutes of the Work Session of the City Council held on September 3, 2024. (Minutes Received)
- 5. MAYOR: SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS
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- a. Proclamation to declare the month of September as OBGYN Cancer month.
- 6. COUNCIL: SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS AND RESOLUTIONS
- 15 Special Recognitions
- 16 Resolutions for Approval and Presentation
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- 18 Resolutions for Approval Only
- a. Resolution honoring the many workers who dedicate their time and skill to ensure successful music performances from behind the scenes. Resolution No. 24-629
- 7. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND PRESENTATIONS
- 8. MATTERS WITH OUTSIDE LEGAL REPRESENTATIVE
- 9. PUBLIC HEARINGS TO BE HELD
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- 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. 24-630
- b. Public Hearing in order to hear, consider, and act upon all objections or protests, if any, for removal of a nuisance at 3603 Drake Ave SW, Huntsville, AL; and consideration of a Resolution ordering abatement of a nuisance located at the same property. (Set August 22, 2024, Regular Council Meeting) Resolution No. 24-631
- 10. PUBLIC HEARINGS TO BE SET
- a. Public hearing on the zoning of 3.46 acres of land lying on the north of Winchester Road and east of Bradford Lane to Residence 2 and Highway Business C-4 Districts; and the consideration of an Ordinance pertaining to the same. (Set September 12, 2024, Regular Council Meeting) Ordinance No. 24-633
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- b. Public hearing on the rezoning of 5.62 acres of land lying on the south side of Plummer Road and east side of Research Park Blvd. from Residence 2-B and Neighborhood Business C-1 Districts to Highway Business C-4 District; and the consideration of an Ordinance pertaining to the same. (Set September 12, 2024, Regular Council Meeting) Ordinance No. 24-635
- c. Public hearing on the rezoning of 41.68 acres of land lying on the east of Pulaski Pike and north of Routt Road from Residence 1 District to Planned Industrial District; and the consideration of an Ordinance pertaining to the same. (Set September 12, 2024, Regular Council Meeting) Ordinance No. 24-637
- 11. AGENDA RELATED PUBLIC COMMENTS
- 12. MAYOR COMMENTS
- 13. COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
- 32 Councilmember Devyn Keith
- 33 Councilmember John Meredith
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- 34 Councilmember Jennie Robinson
- 35 Councilmember Bill Kling
- 36 Councilmember David Little
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- 14. FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT
- a. Resolution authorizing expenditures for payment. Resolution No. 24-638
- 15. BOARD APPOINTMENTS TO BE VOTED ON
- a. Resolution to reappoint Eric Milberger to the Board of Examinations and Appeals for Construction Industries, Place 5 (his current seat), for a three (3) year term to expire September 21, 2027. (Nominated August 8, 2024, Regular Council Meeting) (Postponed August 22, 2024, Regular Council Meeting) Resolution No. 24-557
- b. Resolution to reappoint Kenneth Chandler to the Board of Examinations and Appeals for Construction Industries, Place 12 (his current seat), for a three (3) year term to expire September 21, 2027. (Nominated August 8, 2024, Regular Council Meeting) (Postponed August 22, 2024, Regular Council Meeting) Resolution No. 24-558
- 42 Councilmember Robinson made a report on behalf of the Finance Committee.
- c. Resolution to appoint Collin Keller to the Animal Services Advisory Committee, Place 5, the seat previously held by Brian Farnell, for the remainder of a three (3) year term to expire on September 8, 2026. (Nominated August 22, 2024, Regular Council Meeting) Resolution No. 24-601
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- 16. BOARD APPOINTMENT NOMINATIONS
- a. Resolution to reappoint Acacia Moore to the Beautification Board, Place 5 (her current seat), for a three (3) year term to expire September 30, 2027. (Nominated September 12, 2024, Regular Council Meeting) Resolution No. 24-639
- b. Resolution to reappoint Marta Buckman to the Beautification Board, Place 1 (her current seat), for a three (3) year term to expire September 30, 2027. (Nominated September 12, 2024, Regular Council Meeting) Resolution No. 24-640
- c. Resolution to reappoint Keith Buckman to the Beautification Board, Place 3 (his current seat), for a three (3) year term to expire September 30, 2027. (Nominated September 12, 2024, Regular Council Meeting) Resolution No. 24-641
- d. Resolution to reappoint Cathie Mayne to the Beautification Board, Place 6 (her current seat), for a three (3) year term to expire September 30, 2027. (Nominated September 12, 2024, Regular Council Meeting) Resolution No. 24-642
- e. Resolution to reappoint Pierce Coyne to the Beautification Board, Place 2 (his current seat), for a three (3) year term to expire September 30, 2027. (Nominated September 12, 2024, Regular Council Meeting) Resolution No. 24-643
- f. Resolution to appoint Alexis Quinn to the Beautification Board, Place 7, to fill a vacancy due to the resignation of Robin Dickinson for the remainder of a vacant three (3) year term to expire September 30, 2025. (Nominated September 12, 2024, Regular Council Meeting) Resolution No. 24-644
- g. Resolution to reappoint Lisa Gardener to the City Tree Commission (her current seat) for a two (2) year term to expire October 8, 2026. (Nominated September 12, 2024, Regular Council Meeting) Resolution No. 24-645
- h. Resolution to reappoint Jennifer Upton to the Burritt Memorial Committee, Place 12 (her current seat), for a three (3) year term to expire October 1, 2027. (Nominated September 12, 2024, Regular Council Meeting) Resolution No. 24-646
- i. Resolution to reappoint Richele Jordan-Davis to the Burritt Memorial Committee, Place 13 (her current seat), for a three (3) year term to expire October 1, 2027. (Nominated September 12, 2024, Regular Council Meeting) Resolution No. 24-647
- j. Resolution to reappoint Camillia King-Stanley to the Burritt Memorial Committee, Place 14 (her current seat), for a three (3) year term to expire October 1, 2027. (Nominated September 12, 2024, Regular Council Meeting) Resolution No. 24-648
- k. Resolution to reappoint Mary Kathryn Treusdell to the Burritt Memorial Committee, Place 15 (her current seat), for a three (3) year term to expire October 1, 2027. (Nominated September 12, 2024, Regular Council Meeting) Resolution No. 24-649
- l. Resolution to appoint Molly Ridgeway Moore to the Burritt Memorial Committee, Place 8, to the seat previously held by Bart Bankowski for a three (3) year term to expire October 1, 2027. (Nominated September 12, 2024, Regular Council Meeting) Resolution No. 24-650
- m. Resolution to appoint Leslie Trippe to the Community Development Citizens Advisory Council, Place 2, to fill a vacancy due to the resignation of Keith Klaus for the remainder of a vacant three (3) year term to expire April 14, 2025. (Nominated September 12, 2024, Regular Council Meeting) Resolution No. 24-651
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- 17. HUNTSVILLE UTILITIES ITEMS
- a. Ordinance authorizing a series of Water Revenue Warrants, Series 2024, and various related documents and agreements, to finance improvements to the City’s water works plant and distribution system, payable from a senior lien on net revenues from such water system. (Unanimous Consent) Ordinance No. 24-652
- b. Ordinance authorizing a Subordinated Water Revenue Warrant, Series 2024-DWSRF-DL, and various related documents and agreements, to finance improvements to the City’s water works plant and distribution system, payable from a junior and subordinate lien on net revenues from such water system. (Unanimous Consent) Ordinance No. 24-653
- c. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to approve Budget Work Orders and Project Work Orders for new construction for system improvements, capital projects including material purchasing, outside services, and labor, transportation, and other expenses, as outlined in the Budget for the Electric Department for the Fiscal Year 2025 at a total estimated cost of $78,468,655.00. (Utilities: Electric) Resolution No. 24-654
- d. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to approve Budget Work Orders and Project Work Orders for new construction for system improvements, capital projects including material purchasing, outside services, and labor, transportation, and other expenses, as outlined in the Budget for the Gas Department for the Fiscal Year 2025 at a total estimated cost of $14,080,591.00. (Utilities: Gas) Resolution No. 24-655
- e. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to approve Budget Work Orders and Project Work Orders for new construction for system improvements, capital projects including material purchasing, outside services, and labor, transportation, and other expenses, as outlined in the Budget for the Water Department for the Fiscal Year 2025 at a total estimated cost of $28,775,750.00. (Utilities: Water) Resolution No. 24-656
- a. Ordinance authorizing a series of Water Revenue Warrants, Series 2024, and various related documents and agreements, to finance improvements to the City’s water works plant and distribution system, payable from a senior lien on net revenues from such water system. (Unanimous Consent) Ordinance No. 24-652
- f. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to approve the general delivery point agreement authorizing a new transmission delivery point. (Utilities: Electric) Resolution No. 24-657
- g. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to approve additional costs of $3,000,000 for distribution transformers and $3,900,000 for general development and extensions. This is externally driven by increased commercial and residential development and inflation. (Utilities: Electric) Resolution No. 24-658
- b. Ordinance authorizing a Subordinated Water Revenue Warrant, Series 2024-DWSRF-DL, and various related documents and agreements, to finance improvements to the City’s water works plant and distribution system, payable from a junior and subordinate lien on net revenues from such water system. (Unanimous Consent) Ordinance No. 24-653
- 18. LEGAL DEPARTMENT ITEMS/TRANSACTIONS
- 68 Vacation of Easements
- a. Ordinance authorizing the vacation of Utility and Drainage Easements, Lots 7, 8 & 9, Sunset on Green Mountain Subdivision. (Burns) Ordinance No. 24-659
- b. Ordinance authorizing the vacation of a portion of a Utility and Drainage Easement between Lots 12 and 13, Rideout Village Subdivision, 1911 & 1913 Priscilla Lane. (Davidson) Ordinance No. 24-660
- c. Ordinance authorizing the vacation of a portion of a Utility and Drainage Easement, Lot 1, North Huntsville Industrial Park Phase 14. (7413 Opportunity) Ordinance No. 24-661
- 72 Vacation of Rights-of-Way
- 73 Deeds of Acceptance
- 19. UNFINISHED BUSINESS ITEMS FOR ACTION
- 20. NEW BUSINESS ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION OR ACTION
- a. Resolution authorizing travel expenses. Resolution No. 24-662
- b. Resolution authorizing the acceptance of donations. Resolution No. 24-663
- c. Ordinance amending Budget Ordinance No. 23-762, by changing appropriated funding for various departments and funds. Ordinance No. 24-664
- d. 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. 24-665
- e. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement between the City of Huntsville and GKL Companies, Inc., to provide construction services for the selected replacement of several roof areas for the Von Braun Center. Resolution No. 24-666
- f. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Stewart Electric Company, Inc., to provide construction services for the Von Braun Center Lighting & Sprinkler Improvements. Resolution No. 24-667
- g. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute Change Order No. 2 and FINAL to the Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Thrash Commercial Contractors, LLC., for the Von Braun Center East & South Hall Renovations located at 700 Monroe Street SW, Huntsville, Alabama. Resolution No. 24-668
- h. Ordinance approving appropriations, goods, or services for District 1 Council Improvement Funds. Ordinance No. 24-669
- i. Ordinance approving appropriations, goods, or services for District 2 Council Improvement Funds. Ordinance No. 24-670
- j. Resolution to make and levy assessments respecting certain property within the Mid-City project as more particularly described and requested in a petition from the Mid City Improvement District. Resolution No. 24-671
- k. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement between the City of Huntsville, Alabama, and TTL, Inc., for Engineering Design Services for Governors Drive Lane Improvements, Project No. 71-22-RD02 & ALDOT Project No. ATRIP2-45-2022-281. Resolution No. 24-672
- l. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute Change Order No. 1 and FINAL to the Contract between the City of Huntsville and Dunlap Contracting, Inc., for construction services of John Hunt Park Championship Soccer Complex Phase II. Resolution No. 24-673
- m. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute Modification No. 1 to the Agreement between the City of Huntsville and William M. Boehme & Associates Architects for the John Hunt Park Recreation Center. Resolution No. 24-674
- n. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute Modification No. 2 to the Agreement between the City of Huntsville and J. C. Cheek Contractors, Inc., for Periodic Bid for Traffic Striping and Markings, 2023 project. Resolution No. 24-675
- o. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Consulting Agreement between the City of Huntsville and AVO Communications, Inc., for consulting services. Resolution No. 24-676
- p. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute Amendment No. A1 to Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Meltwater News US Inc. Resolution No. 24-677
- q. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Facility Use Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Apollo Foundation, Inc., for use of MidCity District parking lot for the "2024 WhistleStop Festival". Resolution No. 24-678
- r. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Professional Services Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Ileen Shoemaker d/b/a Shoemaker & Associates, as a licensed court reporter for City Council meetings, work sessions and other City meetings requiring court reporting services. Resolution No. 24-679
- s. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to accept Price Quote from Election Systems & Software, Inc., for all Ballots and Supplies, Provisional Kits, ExpressVote Cards, and Programming (coding of 1 ballot style,) Data Conversion Fees, L and A-testing machine, Testing of Pollbooks and on-site support for the September 24, 2024, Municipal Run-off Election. Resolution No. 24-680
- t. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement between Tennessee Valley Authority and Huntsville-Madison County Emergency Management Agency for Radiological Emergency Preparedness Funding. Resolution No. 24-681
- u. Resolution to adjust the salary of an employee in a certain position in an assigned department. Resolution No. 24-682
- v. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to accept application for issuance of medical stop loss insurance with Crum & Forster General Underwriters for United States Fire Insurance on the City’s group health plan. Resolution No. 24-683
- w. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama for third party administrative services on the City’s group health plan. Resolution No. 24-684
- x. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute the application for excess workers compensation insurance with Safety National Casualty Corporation. Resolution No. 24-685
- y. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an authorization to renew a group accident policy for volunteers with Markel Insurance Company. Resolution No. 24-686
- z. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute renewal to the Comp Services Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Corvel Enterprise Comp, Inc. Resolution No. 24-687
- aa. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Cellco Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless for temporary construction of a cell tower for the South Star Festival at John Hunt Park. Resolution No. 24-688
- ab. Resolution authorizing the City Clerk to invoke Trustmark Bank Letter of Credit No. 23-053-SP for Freeman Road Townhomes. Resolution No. 24-689
- ac. Resolution authorizing the City Clerk to invoke Bryant Bank Letter of Credit No. 1427 for Fields Phase 1 at Hays Farm Subdivision. Resolution No. 24-690
- ad. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute Modification No. 1 to the Facility Use Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Knight-Eady Sports Group, LLC., to reschedule the “Space Race” due to the forecasted arrival of hurricane Francine. Resolution No. 24-691
- ae. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement between the City of Huntsville and the City of Madison for Dispatching Services of Paratransit Vehicles. Resolution No. 24-692
- af. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement between the City of Huntsville and The Board of Trustees of the University of Alabama for transportation services. Resolution No. 24-693
- ag. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to submit an application to the Alabama Historical Commission on behalf of the Huntsville Historic Preservation Commission for CLG grant funding for the National Register nomination(s), for the historically Black neighborhoods of Magnolia Terrace & Brothers Heights. Resolution No. 24-694
- ah. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Memorandum of Agreement between the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency and the Alabama Gulf Coast High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area and the Huntsville Police Department in the amount of $353,277 for the FY 2024 High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) Grant. Resolution No. 24-695
- ai. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Subscription Training and Equipment Partnership Agreement between the City of Huntsville and VirTra, Inc. Resolution No. 24-696
- aj. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Professional Services Contract between the City of Huntsville and FLOCK Group, Inc. Resolution No. 24-697
- ak. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Special Employee Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Mary Berry. Resolution No. 24-698
- al. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Special Employee Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Rebecca Wilburn. Resolution No. 24-699
- 21. NEW BUSINESS ITEMS FOR INTRODUCTION
- a. Ordinance to adopt the City of Huntsville annual budget for fiscal year 2025 beginning October 1, 2024. (Introduced September 12, 2024, Regular Council Meeting) Ordinance No. 24-700
- b. Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 89-79, to provide all eligible employees of the City of Huntsville a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA), as reflected in the first pay period in the fiscal year 2025 budget, effective October 14, 2024. (Introduced September 12, 2024, Regular Council Meeting) Ordinance No. 24-701
- c. Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 89-79, Classification and Salary Plan Ordinance. (Introduced September 12, 2024, Regular Council Meeting) Ordinance No. 24-702
- 22. SECOND ROSTER PUBLIC COMMENTS
- 23. ADJOURNMENT
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