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August 8, 2024 ·5:30 PM Final

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Agenda — 105 items

  1. 1 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ▶ jump to 0:03
  2. 2 CALL TO ORDER ▶ jump to 1:52
  3. 1. INVOCATION
  4. 4 Offered by: Huntsville Alabama Public Safety Chaplains ▶ jump to 2:19
  5. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
  6. 6 Led by: Councilmember John Meredith ▶ jump to 2:52
  7. 3. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA approved Pass ▶ jump to 3:25
  8. 4. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING(S)
  9. a. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council held on July 25, 2024. (Minutes Received) 2024-1678 ▶ jump to 3:33
  10. 5. MAYOR: SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS
  11. 6. COUNCIL: SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS AND RESOLUTIONS
  12. 12 Special Recognitions
  13. 13 Resolutions for Approval and Presentation
  14. a. Resolution honoring Latrondrick Hunter for his contributions to the City of Huntsville through leadership at Amazon’s Black Employee Network. Resolution No. 24-551 2024-1679 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 4:00
  15. 15 Resolutions for Approval Only
  16. 7. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND PRESENTATIONS
  17. 8. MATTERS WITH OUTSIDE LEGAL REPRESENTATIVE
  18. 18 Page Break
  19. 9. PUBLIC HEARINGS TO BE HELD
  20. a. Public Hearing 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. 24-552 2024-1680 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 8:51
  21. b. Public hearing on the vacation of right-of-way along Wayne Road at Tate Farms at Hidden Cave. (Set on July 11, 2024, Regular Council Meeting). 2024-1603 ▶ jump to 10:02
  22. c. Public hearing on the vacation of a portion of right-of-way along the south margin of Davis Circle. (Set on July 11, 2024, Regular Council Meeting). 2024-1604 ▶ jump to 11:03
  23. 10. PUBLIC HEARINGS TO BE SET
  24. a. Resolution to declare a public nuisance located at 3106 Drake Ave SW, Huntsville, AL, and to set the date for when objections will be heard. (Set August 22, 2024, Regular Council Meeting). Resolution No.24-553 2024-1681 public hearing set Pass ▶ jump to 12:07
  25. 11. AGENDA RELATED PUBLIC COMMENTS ▶ jump to 12:25
  26. 12. MAYOR COMMENTS ▶ jump to 14:26
  27. 27 Page Break
  28. 27 Page Break
  29. 13. COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
  30. 29 Councilmember Jennie Robinson ▶ jump to 17:20
  31. 30 Councilmember Bill Kling ▶ jump to 21:20
  32. 31 Councilmember Devyn Keith ▶ jump to 25:00
  33. 32 Councilmember John Meredith ▶ jump to 26:12
  34. 33 Councilmember David Little ▶ jump to 29:21
  35. 14. FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT
  36. a. Resolution authorizing expenditures for payment. Resolution No. 24-554 2024-1682 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 30:21
  37. b. Resolution authorizing travel for Councilmember Devyn Keith to Pittsburgh, PA., Sept. 20-25, 2024 for the ICMA Conference. Resolution No. 24-555 2024-1683 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 47:35
  38. 15. BOARD APPOINTMENTS TO BE VOTED ON
  39. a. Resolution to reappoint Steve Thornton to the Museum Board of the City of Huntsville to his current seat for a six (6) year term to expire August 8, 2030. (Nominated July 25, 2024, Regular Council Meeting). Resolution No. 24-523 2024-1649 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 48:36
  40. b. Resolution to appoint Ina Smith to the Museum Board of the City of Huntsville to the seat previously held by Patsy Haws, for a six (6) year term to expire on August 13, 2030. (Nominated July 25, 2024, Regular Council Meeting). Resolution No. 24-524 2024-1650 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 48:56
  41. c. Resolution to appoint Lyle Voyles to the Housing Board of Adjustments and Appeals to the seat previously held by Kenneth Chandler for a five (5) year term to expire August 22, 2029. (Nominated July 25, 2024, Regular Council Meeting). Resolution No. 24-525 2024-1651 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 49:17
  42. d. Resolution to reappoint Kevin Moore to the MidCity Improvement District to his current seat for a six (6) year term to expire August 13, 2030. (Nominated July 25, 2024, Regular Council Meeting). Resolution No. 24-526 2024-1652 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 49:36
  43. e. Resolution to reappoint DeMarco McClain to the Von Braun Center Board of Control to his current seat for a four (4) year term to expire August 27, 2028. (Nominated July 25, 2024, Regular Council Meeting). Resolution No. 24-527 2024-1653 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 49:57
  44. f. Resolution to reappoint David Blair to the Huntsville Hospital Health System - Emergency Medical Services, LLC, Advisory Board, Second Director (his current seat), for a six (6) year term to expire August 23, 2030. (Nominated July 25, 2024, Regular Council Meeting). Resolution No. 24-528 2024-1654 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 50:21
  45. g. Resolution to reappoint Beth Zinn to the Housing Board of Adjustments and Appeals to her current seat for a five (5) year term to expire August 22, 2029. (Nominated July 25, 2024, Regular Council Meeting). Resolution No. 24-529 2024-1655 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 50:41
  46. h. Resolution to appoint Rey Almodovar to the Von Braun Center Board of Control to the seat previously held by Evans Quinlivan, for a four (4) year term to expire on August 27, 2028. (Nominated July 25, 2024, Regular Council Meeting). Resolution No. 24-550 2024-1676 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 51:02
  47. i. Resolution to reappoint Chris Hanback to the Huntsville Downtown Redevelopment Authority, Group B, (his current seat), for a six (6) year term to expire July 26, 2030. (Nominated July 25, 2024, Regular Council Meeting). Resolution No. 24-556 2024-1684 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 51:21
  48. 16. BOARD APPOINTMENT NOMINATIONS
  49. 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 2024-1685 referred ▶ jump to 51:41
  50. 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 2024-1686 referred ▶ jump to 51:53
  51. c. Resolution to reappoint Larry Stewart to the Board of Examinations and Appeals for Construction Industries, Place 1 (his current seat), for a three (3) year term to expire September 21, 2027. (Nominated August 8, 2024, Regular Council Meeting) Resolution No. 24-559 2024-1687 referred ▶ jump to 52:06
  52. 17. HUNTSVILLE UTILITIES ITEMS
  53. 18. LEGAL DEPARTMENT ITEMS/TRANSACTIONS
  54. 53 Vacation of Easements
  55. 54 Vacation of Rights-of-Way
  56. a. Resolution consenting to the vacation of a right-of-way along Wayne Road at Tate Farms at Hidden Cave. (Introduced July 11, 2024, Regular Council Meeting). Resolution No. 24-477 2024-1688 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 52:31
  57. b. Ordinance authorizing the vacation of a right-of-way along Wayne Road at Tate Farms at Hidden Cave. (Introduced July 11, 2024, Regular Council Meeting). Ordinance No. 24-478 2024-1689 approved ordinance Pass ▶ jump to 52:48
  58. c. Resolution consenting to the vacation of a portion of a right-of-way along the south margin of Davis Circle. (Introduced July 11, 2024, Regular Council Meeting). Resolution No. 24-480 2024-1690 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 53:06
  59. d. Ordinance authorizing the vacation of a portion of right-of-way along the south margin of Davis Circle. (Introduced July 11, 2024, Regular Council Meeting). Ordinance No. 24-481 2024-1691 approved ordinance Pass ▶ jump to 53:20
  60. 59 Deeds of Acceptance
  61. 19. UNFINISHED BUSINESS ITEMS FOR ACTION
  62. a. Ordinance to change the name of Glennmoore Drive to James Everett Drive. (Introduced July 25, 2024, Regular Council Meeting). Ordinance No. 24-549 2024-1675 approved ordinance Pass ▶ jump to 53:55
  63. 62 Page Break
  64. 20. NEW BUSINESS ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION OR ACTION ▶ jump to 55:09
  65. a. Resolution authorizing travel expenses. Resolution No. 24-560 2024-1692 approved Pass
  66. b. Resolution authorizing the acceptance of donations. Resolution No. 24-561 2024-1693 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 57:38
  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. 24-562 2024-1694 approved Pass
  68. d. Ordinance amending Budget Ordinance No. 23-762, by changing appropriated funding for various departments and funds. Ordinance No. 24-563 2024-1695 approved Pass
  69. e. Ordinance approving appropriations, goods, or services for District 2 Council Improvement Funds. Ordinance No. 24-564 2024-1696 approved Pass
  70. f. Ordinance approving appropriations, goods, or services for District 5 Council Improvement Funds. Ordinance No. 24-565 2024-1697 approved Pass
  71. g. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Land Lease Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Roger Martin Farms, for the lease of approximately 15 acres of unimproved land generally located at the southwest corner of Capshaw Road and Wall Triana Highway. Resolution No. 24-566 2024-1698 approved Pass
  72. h. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Land Lease Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Roger Martin Farms, for the lease of approximately 96 acres of unimproved land generally located in Cummings Research Park. Resolution No. 24-567 2024-1699 approved Pass
  73. i. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Contract between the City of Huntsville and Bulls Construction Group, L.L.C., for MidCity Drive and the Point Streetscape Improvements, Project No. 71-20-SP20. Resolution No. 24-568 2024-1700 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 59:59
  74. j. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement between the City of Huntsville and GTEC, Inc., for Construction Materials Testing for McDonald Creek Culvert at Wynn Drive, Project No. 71-24-DR02. Resolution No. 24-569 2024-1701 approved Pass
  75. k. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Rosales + Partners, Inc., for Engineering Design Services for U.S. Hwy 231 and U.S. Hwy 431 Pedestrian and Bicycle Bridge, Project No. 71-24-BR02. Resolution No. 24-570 2024-1702 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 63:31
  76. l. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement between the City of Huntsville and AECOM Technical Services, Inc., for Engineering Design Services for Pinhook Creek at Sparkman Drive Bridge Replacement, Project No. 71-24-BR01. Resolution No. 24-571 2024-1703 approved Pass
  77. m. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Garver, L.L.C., for Engineering Design Services for Pinhook Creek Channel Improvements, Project No. 71-24-BR02. Resolution No. 24-572 2024-1704 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 74:48
  78. n. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Facilities Use Agreement between the City of Huntsville and The Board of Trustees of The University of Alabama for and on behalf of the University of Alabama in Huntsville for use of Spragins Hall for Jazz in the Park event in case of rain. Resolution No. 24-573 2024-1705 approved Pass
  79. o. Ordinance appointing the Election officials for the August 27, 2024, City of Huntsville Municipal Election and if one is needed, the September 24, 2024, Run-Off Election. Ordinance No. 24-574 2024-1706 approved Pass
  80. p. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to accept Price Quote from Election Systems and Software, Inc., for all Ballots and Supplies, Provisional Kits, ExpressVote Cards, and Programming (coding of 2 ballot styles,) Data Conversion Fees, L and A-testing machine, Testing of Pollbooks and on-site support for the August 27, 2024 Municipal Election. Resolution No. 24-575 2024-1707 approved Pass
  81. q. Resolution to adjust the salaries of employees in certain positions in assigned departments. Resolution No. 24-576 2024-1708 approved Pass
  82. r. Resolution authorizing the City of Huntsville to acquire and/or condemn certain non-motorized vehicle and pedestrian easements on, over, under, across and upon certain parcels of land for the Holmes Avenue Streetscape and Corridor Improvements Project. Resolution No. 24-577 2024-1709 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 76:22
  83. s. Resolution authorizing the City Clerk to invoke Bryant Bank Sidewalk Letter of Credit No. 1394 for Trailhead Phase 5 Subdivision. Resolution No. 24-578 2024-1710 approved Pass
  84. t. Resolution authorizing the City Clerk to invoke Bryant Bank Landscape Letter of Credit No. 1395 for Trailhead Phase 5 Subdivision. Resolution No. 24-579 2024-1711 approved Pass
  85. u. Resolution authorizing the City Clerk to invoke Trustmark National Bank Letter of Credit No. 22-068-SP for Freeman Road Townhomes. Resolution No. 24-580 2024-1712 approved Pass
  86. v. Resolution authorizing the City Clerk to invoke BancorpSouth Bank Letter of Credit No. 362001105631 for Meadows at Hampton Cove Phase 5 Subdivision. Resolution No. 24-581 2024-1713 approved Pass
  87. w. Resolution authorizing the City Clerk to invoke Bryant Bank Letter of Credit No. 1453 for Enclave at Trailhead Subdivision. Resolution No. 24-582 2024-1714 approved Pass
  88. x. Resolution authorizing the City Clerk to invoke Cadence Bank Letter of Credit No. 323001134821 for Overland Wade Avenue Subdivision. Resolution No. 24-583 2024-1715 approved Pass
  89. y. Resolution authorizing the City Attorney to seek a forfeiture of the surety bond issued by Western Surety Company. Resolution No. 24-584 2024-1716 approved Pass
  90. z. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter an Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Lord Aeck Sargent Planning & Design, Inc., for the development of a master plan for the North Huntsville Greenway. Resolution No. 24-585 2024-1717 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 78:20
  91. aa. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute Modification No. 1 to the Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Kimely-Horn and Associates, Inc., for extended services. Resolution No. 24-586 2024-1718 approved Pass
  92. ab. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Contract between the City of Huntsville and Rogers Group, Inc., for the Periodic Bid for Asphalt Projects. Resolution No. 24-587 2024-1719 approved Pass
  93. ac. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute Modification No. 1 to the Special Employee Agreement by and between the City of Huntsville and David Whitt. Resolution No. 24-588 2024-1720 approved Pass
  94. ad. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Special Employee Agreement between the City of Huntsville and James V. Campbell. Resolution No. 24-589 2024-1721 approved Pass
  95. ae. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Special Employee Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Carol English. Resolution No. 24-590 2024-1722 approved Pass
  96. af. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Special Employee Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Karen Monks. Resolution No. No. 24-591 2024-1723 approved Pass
  97. 21. NEW BUSINESS ITEMS FOR INTRODUCTION
  98. a. Ordinance authorizing the Mayor to execute a Utility Easement Deed to Huntsville Utilities. (Introduced August 8, 2024, Regular Council Meeting) Ordinance No. No. 24-592 2024-1724 introduced ▶ jump to 88:26
  99. 97 Page Break
  100. b. Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 89-79, Classification and Salary Plan Ordinance. (Introduced August 8, 2024, Regular Council Meeting) Ordinance No. No. 24-593 2024-1725 introduced ▶ jump to 88:32
  101. c. Ordinance to amend the Budget Ordinance No. 23-762 to modify the authorized strength of the department. (Introduced August 8, 2024, Regular Council Meeting) Ordinance No. No. 24-594 2024-1726 introduced ▶ jump to 88:40
  102. 22. SECOND ROSTER PUBLIC COMMENTS
  103. 23. ADJOURNMENT ▶ jump to 103:35
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