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July 25, 2024 ·5:30 PM Final

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Agenda — 89 items

  1. 1 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ▶ jump to 0:12
  2. 2 CALL TO ORDER ▶ jump to 0:55
  3. 1. INVOCATION
  4. 4 Offered by: Huntsville Alabama Public Safety Chaplains ▶ jump to 1:32
  5. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
  6. 6 Led by: Councilmember John Meredith ▶ jump to 2:09
  7. 3. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA approved Pass ▶ jump to 2:43
  8. 4. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING(S)
  9. a. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council held on July 11, 2024. (Minutes Received). 2024-1642 ▶ jump to 2:55
  10. 5. MAYOR: SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS
  11. 6. COUNCIL: SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS AND RESOLUTIONS
  12. 12 Special Recognitions
  13. a. Presentation recognizing Mr. Bill McAnally in honor of the McAnally Family Legacy. 2024-1552 ▶ jump to 3:12
  14. 14 Resolutions for Approval and Presentation
  15. 15 Resolutions for Approval Only
  16. 7. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND PRESENTATIONS
  17. a. Presentation from Downtown Huntsville, Inc. 2024-1643 ▶ jump to 5:19
  18. 8. MATTERS WITH OUTSIDE LEGAL REPRESENTATIVE
  19. 19 Page Break
  20. 9. PUBLIC HEARINGS TO BE HELD
  21. a. Public hearing on the rezoning of 5.16 acres of land lying on the west side of Pulaski Pike and north of Carters Gin Road from Residence 1 District to Industrial Park District; and the consideration of an Ordinance pertaining to the same. (Set on June 13, 2024, Regular Council Meeting). Ordinance No. 24-383 2024-1503 approved ordinance Pass ▶ jump to 20:15
  22. b. Public hearing on the rezoning of 155.33 acres of land lying on the north of I-565 and west side of Mooresville Road from Commercial Industrial Park and Residence 2-B Districts to Residence 2, Residence 2-B, and Highway Business C-4 Districts; and the consideration of an Ordinance pertaining to the same. (Set on June 13, 2024, Regular Council Meeting) Ordinance No. 24-385 2024-1504 approved ordinance Pass ▶ jump to 24:39
  23. c. Public hearing on the rezoning of 95.07 acres of land lying on the south side of Swancott Road and west of Rabbit Lane from Residence 2 and Residence 2-B Districts to Planned Development - Housing District, LUI 45 and 56; and the consideration of an Ordinance pertaining to the same. (Set on June 27, 2024, Regular Council Meeting). Ordinance No. 24-387 2024-1505 approved ordinance Pass ▶ jump to 50:11
  24. 10. PUBLIC HEARINGS TO BE SET
  25. 11. AGENDA RELATED PUBLIC COMMENTS ▶ jump to 57:01
  26. 12. MAYOR COMMENTS
  27. 27 Page Break
  28. 13. COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
  29. 29 Councilmember John Meredith ▶ jump to 61:14
  30. 30 Councilmember Jennie Robinson ▶ jump to 63:35
  31. 31 Councilmember Bill Kling ▶ jump to 67:48
  32. 32 Councilmember Devyn Keith ▶ jump to 74:59
  33. 33 Councilmember David Little ▶ jump to 77:39
  34. 14. FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT
  35. a. Resolution authorizing expenditures for payment. Resolution No. 24-518 2024-1644 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 78:11
  36. b. Resolution authorizing the travel for Councilmember Bill Kling to Tampa, Florida, November 12-17, 2024 for the National League of Cities 2024 City Summit. Resolution No. 24-519 2024-1645 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 80:06
  37. 15. BOARD APPOINTMENTS TO BE VOTED ON
  38. a. Resolution to appoint Hall Bryant Jr. to the Huntsville Downtown Redevelopment Authority, Group B to the seat previously held by Chris Hanback for a six (6) year term to expire July 26, 2030. (Nominated on July 11, 2024, Regular Council Meeting). Resolution No. 24-520 2024-1646 failed Fail ▶ jump to 81:24
  39. b. Resolution to reappoint Paul Matheny to the Huntsville Downtown Redevelopment Authority, Group B, (his current seat), for a six (6) year term to expire July 26, 2030. (Nominated on July 11, 2024, Regular Council Meeting). Resolution No. 24-521 2024-1647 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 85:28
  40. c. Resolution to reappoint Dr. Jeanette Jones to the Huntsville Downtown Redevelopment Authority, Group B, (her current seat), for a six (6) year term to expire July 26, 2030. (Nominated on July 11, 2024, Regular Council Meeting). Resolution No. 24-522 2024-1648 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 85:47
  41. 16. BOARD APPOINTMENT NOMINATIONS
  42. 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 referred ▶ jump to 86:09
  43. 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 referred ▶ jump to 86:21
  44. 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 referred ▶ jump to 86:34
  45. 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 referred ▶ jump to 86:46
  46. 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 referred ▶ jump to 86:56
  47. 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 referred ▶ jump to 87:05
  48. 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 referred ▶ jump to 87:18
  49. 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 referred
  50. 17. HUNTSVILLE UTILITIES ITEMS
  51. 18. LEGAL DEPARTMENT ITEMS/TRANSACTIONS
  52. 52 Vacation of Easements
  53. 53 Vacation of Rights-of-Way
  54. 54 Deeds of Acceptance
  55. 19. UNFINISHED BUSINESS ITEMS FOR ACTION
  56. a. Ordinance declaring certain equipment surplus and to be sold at public auction. (Introduced July 11, 2024, Regular Council Meeting). Ordinance No. 24-512 2024-1635 approved ordinance Pass ▶ jump to 88:32
  57. b. Ordinance declaring certain equipment surplus and to be sold at public auction. (Introduced July 11, 2024, Regular Council Meeting). Ordinance No. 24-513 2024-1636 approved ordinance Pass ▶ jump to 88:44
  58. c. Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 89-79, Classification and Salary Plan Ordinance. (Introduced July 11, 2024, Regular Council Meeting). Ordinance No. 24-514 2024-1637 approved ordinance Pass ▶ jump to 88:57
  59. d. Ordinance declaring certain property surplus and to be disposed of per Agreement with Managed Asset Recycling Solutions, LLC. (Introduced July 11, 2024, Regular Council Meeting). Ordinance No. 24-515 2024-1638 approved ordinance Pass ▶ jump to 89:11
  60. e. Ordinance to change the name of Hollow Road located between North Memorial Parkway (Highway 231/431) and Meridian Street to “DJ Richardson Way” in honor of Bishop Daniel J. Richardson, Senior Pastor of Eagles’ Nest Cathedral International Church. (Introduced on July 11, 2024, Regular Council Meeting). Ordinance No. 24-516 2024-1639 approved ordinance Pass ▶ jump to 89:39
  61. f. Ordinance annexing 3.46 acres of land lying on the north of Winchester Road and east of Bradford Lane. (Introduced July 11, 2024, Regular Council Meeting). Ordinance No. 24-517 2024-1640 approved ordinance Pass ▶ jump to 100:52
  62. 20. NEW BUSINESS ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION OR ACTION ▶ jump to 101:24
  63. a. Resolution authorizing travel expenses. Resolution No. 24-530 2024-1656 approved Pass
  64. b. Resolution authorizing the acceptance of donations. Resolution No. 24-531 2024-1657 approved Pass
  65. c. Ordinance amending Budget Ordinance No. 23-762, by changing appropriated funding for various departments and funds. Ordinance No. 24-532 2024-1658 approved Pass
  66. d. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute Change Order No. 1 and FINAL between the City of Huntsville and Tecta America Southeast, LLC., for the Von Braun Center North Hall Roof Replacement located at 700 Monroe Street SW, Huntsville, Alabama. Resolution No. 24-533 2024-1659 approved Pass
  67. e. Ordinance approving appropriations, goods, or services for District 2 Council Improvement Funds. Ordinance No. 24-534 2024-1660 approved Pass
  68. f. Ordinance approving appropriations, goods, or services for District 5 Council Improvement Funds. Ordinance No. 24-535 2024-1661 approved Pass
  69. g. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to reimburse the Huntsville Madison County Chamber for Various Economic Development Activities-FY2024. Resolution No. 24-536 2024-1662 approved Pass
  70. h. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Lease Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Rocket City Federal Credit Union for space in the Administration Building and the Municipal Justice Public Safety Center. Resolution No. 24-537 2024-1663 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 103:35
  71. i. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute Change Order No. 1 between the City of Huntsville and Garber Construction Company, Inc., for the Huntsville Aquatic Center Phase 4. Resolution No. 24-538 2024-1664 approved Pass
  72. j. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Standard Agreement for Architectural Services between the City of Huntsville and Nola|VanPerseum Architects, P.C. for the Dr. Richard Showers Recreation Center and Park. Resolution No. 24-539 2024-1665 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 104:40
  73. k. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Madison County, Alabama, for Election Custodial Services for the August 27, 2024 Municipal Election and any required run-off. Resolution No. 24-540 2024-1666 approved Pass
  74. l. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Governmentjobs.com, Inc., d/b/a NEOGOV. Resolution No. 24-541 2024-1667 approved Pass
  75. m. Ordinance amending the Budget Ordinance No. 23-762, to modify the authorized strength of the department. Ordinance No. 24-542 2024-1668 approved Pass
  76. n. Resolution authorizing the City Clerk to invoke CB&S Bank Sidewalk Letter of Credit No. 555843 for Ashton Springs Phase 3 Subdivision. Resolution No. 24-543 2024-1669 approved Pass
  77. o. Resolution authorizing the City Clerk to invoke CB&S Bank Landscape Letter of Credit Number 555842 for Ashton Springs Phase 3 Subdivision. Resolution No. 24-544 2024-1670 approved Pass
  78. p. Resolution authorizing the City of Huntsville to join the State of Alabama and other local governments as participants in Settlement Agreements with Kroger in opioid litigation. Resolution No. 24-545 2024-1671 approved Pass
  79. q. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to apply for Federal Assistance between the City of Huntsville and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency FY 2025-2026 Air Programs Grant. Resolution No. 24-546 2024-1672 approved Pass
  80. r. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Gillig, LLC., for the purchase of diesel/hybrid diesel buses. Resolution No. 24-547 2024-1673 approved Pass
  81. s. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Facility Use Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Sky Elements, LLC., to conduct a drone light show as part of the 2024 Concerts in the Park. Resolution No. 24-548 2024-1674 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 117:04
  82. 21. NEW BUSINESS ITEMS FOR INTRODUCTION
  83. 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 introduced ▶ jump to 118:39
  84. 83 Page Break
  85. 22. SECOND ROSTER PUBLIC COMMENTS ▶ jump to 127:16
  86. 23. ADJOURNMENT
  87. 86 Agenda Disclaimer
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