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City Council Regular Meeting

April 11, 2024 ·5:30 PM Final

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Agenda — 113 items

  1. 1 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ▶ jump to 0:08
  2. 2 CALL TO ORDER ▶ jump to 0:52
  3. 1. INVOCATION
  4. 4 Offered by: Moment of Silence ▶ jump to 1:25
  5. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ▶ jump to 1:37
  6. 6 Led by: John Meredith
  7. 3. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA approved Pass ▶ jump to 2:08
  8. 4. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING(S)
  9. a. Minutes of Regular Meeting of the City Council held March 28, 2024. (Minutes Received) 2024-1331 ▶ jump to 2:22
  10. 5. MAYOR: SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS
  11. a. Presentation of a Meritorious Service Medal. 2024-1332 ▶ jump to 2:36
  12. b. Presentation of Child Abuse Prevention Month Proclamation to the National Children’s Advocacy Center. 2024-1333 ▶ jump to 5:10
  13. c. Presentation of Fair Housing Month Proclamation. 2024-1334 ▶ jump to 7:56
  14. 6. COUNCIL: SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS AND RESOLUTIONS
  15. 15 Special Recognitions
  16. 16 Resolutions for Approval and Presentation
  17. 17 Resolutions for Approval Only
  18. 18 Page Break
  19. 7. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND PRESENTATIONS
  20. a. Presentation of Huntsville Community Watch. 2024-1335 ▶ jump to 10:26
  21. b. Presentation of Huntsville Symphony Orchestra. 2024-1336 ▶ jump to 26:50
  22. c. Presentation of North Alabama Homebuilding Academy. 2024-1337 ▶ jump to 45:34
  23. 8. MATTERS WITH OUTSIDE LEGAL REPRESENTATIVE
  24. 9. PUBLIC HEARINGS TO BE HELD
  25. 10. PUBLIC HEARINGS TO BE SET
  26. a. Public hearing on the rezoning of 985.47 acres of land lying on the west of County Line Rd. and south of I-565 from Residence 1, Residence 2, and Commercial Industrial Park Districts to Planned Industrial and Commercial Industrial Park Districts; and the consideration of an Ordinance pertaining to the same. (Set April 11, 2024 Regular Council Meeting) Ordinance No. 24-236 2024-1338 public hearing set Pass ▶ jump to 77:24
  27. b. Public hearing on the zoning of 12.42 acres of land lying on the south of Old Hwy 431 and east of Wade Rd. to Neighborhood Business C-1 and Residence 2-B Districts; and the consideration of an Ordinance pertaining to the same. (Set April 11, 2024 Regular Council Meeting) Ordinance No. 24-238 2024-1339 public hearing set Pass ▶ jump to 77:49
  28. c. Public hearing on the rezoning of 161.67 acres of land lying on the west side of South Green Mountain Rd. and south of Knotty Walls Rd. from Residence 1-B District to Residence 2 District; and the consideration of an Ordinance pertaining to the same. (Set April 11, 2024 Regular Council Meeting) Ordinance No. 24-240 2024-1340 public hearing set Pass ▶ jump to 78:14
  29. 11. AGENDA RELATED PUBLIC COMMENTS ▶ jump to 78:31
  30. 12. MAYOR COMMENTS ▶ jump to 80:23
  31. 30 Page Break
  32. 13. COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
  33. 32 Councilmember John Meredith ▶ jump to 80:56
  34. 33 Councilmember Jennie Robinson ▶ jump to 83:22
  35. 34 Councilmember Bill Kling ▶ jump to 87:04
  36. 35 Councilmember Devyn Keith ▶ jump to 91:46
  37. 36 Councilmember David Little ▶ jump to 92:55
  38. 14. FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT
  39. a. Resolution authorizing expenditures for payment. Resolution No. 24-241 2024-1341 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 94:29
  40. 15. BOARD APPOINTMENTS TO BE VOTED ON
  41. a. Resolution to reappoint William Taylor to the Special Care Facilities Financing Authority of the City of Huntsville - WellStone, to his current seat for a six (6) year term to expire November 13, 2029. (Introduced March 28, 2024, Regular Council Meeting) Resolution No. 24-242 2024-1292 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 95:06
  42. 16. BOARD APPOINTMENT NOMINATIONS
  43. 17. HUNTSVILLE UTILITIES ITEMS
  44. a. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to approve a request for the expansion of an existing well located at 7503 Whitesburg Drive. (Utilities: Water) Resolution No. 24-243 2024-1342 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 95:37
  45. 43 Page Break
  46. 18. LEGAL DEPARTMENT ITEMS/TRANSACTIONS
  47. 45 Vacation of Easements
  48. a. Ordinance authorizing the vacation of a portion of the Utility and Drainage Easement within Lots 3 and 4 of MidCity Phase 16. Ordinance No. 24-244 2024-1343 approved ordinance Pass ▶ jump to 97:17
  49. b. Ordinance authorizing the vacation of a Utility and Drainage Easement, Common Area A, Oak Meadows Subdivision, Oak Meadows Drive. (Breland) Ordinance No. 24-245 2024-1344 approved ordinance Pass ▶ jump to 97:33
  50. c. Ordinance authorizing the vacation of a 5-foot Utility and Drainage Easement Lot 8 Commerce 2000, 11820 South Memorial Parkway. (Chick-Fil-A) Ordinance No. 24-246 2024-1345 approved ordinance Pass ▶ jump to 97:51
  51. d. Ordinance authorizing the vacation of a 5-foot Utility and Drainage Easement, Lot 8 Commerce 2000, 11820 South Memorial Parkway. (Redstone Federal Credit Union) Ordinance No. 24-247 2024-1346 approved ordinance Pass ▶ jump to 98:09
  52. 50 Vacation of Rights-of-Way
  53. 50 Page Break
  54. 51 Deeds of Acceptance
  55. 19. UNFINISHED BUSINESS ITEMS FOR ACTION
  56. a. Ordinance declaring property surplus and no longer needed for municipal purpose. (Introduced March 28, 2024, Regular Council Meeting) Ordinance No. 24-231 2024-1327 approved ordinance Pass ▶ jump to 98:27
  57. b. Introduction of an Ordinance declaring certain equipment surplus and to be sold at public auction. Ordinance No. 24-232 2024-1328 approved ordinance Pass ▶ jump to 98:42
  58. c. Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 89-79, Classification and Salary Plan Ordinance. (Introduced March 28, 2024, Regular Council Meeting) Ordinance No. 24-233 2024-1329 approved ordinance Pass ▶ jump to 98:56
  59. d. Ordinance to amend Budget Ordinance No. 23-762 to modify the authorized strength of the departments. (Introduced March 28, 2024, Regular Council Meeting) Ordinance No. 24-234 2024-1330 approved ordinance Pass ▶ jump to 99:10
  60. 57 Page Break
  61. 57 Page Break
  62. 20. NEW BUSINESS ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION OR ACTION
  63. a. Resolution authorizing travel expenses. Resolution No. 24-248 2024-1347 approved Pass
  64. b. 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. 24-249 2024-1348 approved Pass
  65. c. Ordinance amending Budget Ordinance No. 23-762, by changing appropriated funding for various departments and funds. Ordinance No. 24-250 2024-1349 approved Pass
  66. 61 Page Break
  67. d. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute Change Order No. 1 between the City of Huntsville and Thrash Commercial Contractors, Inc. for the Von Braun Center East & South Hall Renovations located at 700 Monroe Street SW. Resolution No. 24-251 2024-1350 approved Pass
  68. e. Ordinance approving appropriations, goods, or services for District 1 Council Improvement Funds. Ordinance No. 24-252 2024-1351 approved Pass
  69. f. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to acquire/condemn certain permanent easements on, over, under, across and upon for the I-565 Force Main Sewer Project. Resolution No. 24-253 2024-1352 approved Pass
  70. g. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Standard Agreement between the City of Huntsville and KPS Group for the Downtown Library Renovation. Resolution No. 24-254 2024-1353 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 101:37
  71. h. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Standard Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Arcspace Studio for architectural services of the Huntsville Ice Sports Center Expansion located at 3185 Leeman Ferry Road. Resolution No. 24-255 2024-1354 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 109:07
  72. i. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Consulting Agreement between the City of Huntsville and 4Ward Media Productions, LLC, for videography services. Resolution No. 24-256 2024-1355 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 111:30
  73. j. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Consulting Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Amanda Elliott for support services for the City’s Communication Office. Resolution No. 24-257 2024-1356 approved Pass
  74. 68 Page Break
  75. k. Resolution to appoint David Little as an alternate Voting Delegate for the Alabama League of Municipalities Convention Business Session. Resolution No. 24-258 2024-1357 approved Pass
  76. l. Resolution to reappoint Dr. Yong Wang to the Air Pollution Control Board to his current seat for a five (5) year term to expire April 11, 2029. Resolution No. 24-259 2024-1358 approved Pass
  77. m. Resolution authorizing the City of Huntsville to commit HOME-American Rescue Plan (ARP) funding to Neighborhood Concepts, Inc. for the development of 42 affordable multi-family housing units serving the homeless, formerly homeless and those fleeing domestic violence upon award of HOME-ARP funding from the Alabama Housing Finance Authority to Neighborhood Concepts Inc. Resolution No. 24-260 2024-1359 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 113:42
  78. n. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement between the City of Huntsville and First Stop, Inc. for the use of PY23 ESG funds. Resolution No. 24-261 2024-1360 approved Pass
  79. o. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement between the City of Huntsville and AshaKiran, Inc. for the use of PY23 ESG funds. Resolution No. 24-262 2024-1361 approved Pass
  80. 73 Page Break
  81. p. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Community Action Partnership of Huntsville/Madison and Limestone Counties, Inc. for the use of PY23 ESG funds. Resolution No. 24-263 2024-1362 approved Pass
  82. q. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Crisis Services of North Alabama, Inc. for the use of PY23 ESG funds. Resolution No. 24-264 2024-1363 approved Pass
  83. r. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Hands Across Decatur, Inc. for the use of PY23 ESG funds. Resolution No. 24-265 2024-1364 approved Pass
  84. s. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Family Services Center, Inc. for the use of PY23 ESG funds. Resolution No. 24-266 2024-1365 approved Pass
  85. t. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement between the City of Huntsville and the North Alabama Coalition for the Homeless, Inc. for the use of PY23 funds. Resolution No. 24-267 2024-1366 approved Pass
  86. 78 Page Break
  87. u. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement between the City of Huntsville and New Futures, Inc. for the use of PY23 ESG funds. Resolution No. 24-268 2024-1367 approved Pass
  88. v. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Salvation Army, Inc. for the use of PY23 ESG funds. Resolution No. 24-269 2024-1368 approved Pass
  89. w. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend certain rates set forth in the Blue Cross Blue Shield rate schedule adopted and approved by Resolution No. 23-747. Resolution No. 24-270 2024-1369 approved Pass
  90. x. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Health Data & Management Solutions, Inc. (HDMS) for the analysis of claims and utilization data, and outlining HDMS’ responsibilities relating to the use and disclosure of Protected Health Information (PHI) as it pertains so to the City of Huntsville’s group Health Insurance plans. Resolution No. 24-271 2024-1370 approved Pass
  91. y. Resolution authorizing the City Attorney to settle the lawsuit of Santori Harris v. City of Huntsville, Case No. 47-DV-2023-902903 in the District Court for Madison County, Alabama (Claim FY23-057). Resolution No. 24-272 2024-1371 approved Pass
  92. 83 Page Break
  93. z. Resolution authorizing the City of Huntsville to join the State of Alabama and other local governments as participants in Settlement Agreements with Cardinal and Cencora in opioid settlements. Resolution No. 24-273 2024-1372 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 125:09
  94. aa. Resolution authorizing the City Clerk to invoke Synovus Bank Letter of Credit No. 16526020807 for Chadwick Pointe Phase 3 Subdivision. Resolution No. 24-274 2024-1373 approved Pass
  95. ab. Resolution authorizing the City Clerk to invoke First Bank Letter of Credit No. 1740090589 for Villas in Greenlawn Phase One Subdivision. Resolution No. 24-275 2024-1374 approved Pass
  96. ac. Resolution authorizing the City Clerk to invoke North Alabama Bank Letter of Credit No. 447-A for Morningside Mountain Phase 3 Subdivision. Resolution No. 24-276 2024-1375 approved Pass
  97. ad. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to make grant application for Low - or - No Emission Grant. Resolution No. 24-277 2024-1376 approved Pass
  98. ae. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to make application for Buses and Bus Facilities Grant. Resolution No. 24-278 2024-1377 approved Pass
  99. 89 Page Break
  100. af. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement between the City of Huntsville and TK Elevator Corporation for work on elevators located at 100 Church Street. Resolution No. 24-279 2024-1378 approved Pass
  101. ag. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Facility Use Agreement between the City of Huntsville and the National Children’s Advocacy Center for the Lawn Bowling Bash event. Resolution No. 24-280 2024-1379 approved Pass
  102. ah. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Professional Services Contract between the City of Huntsville and FLOCK Group, Inc. Resolution No. 24-281 2024-1380 approved Pass
  103. ai. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Special Employee Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Richard Yoder. Resolution No. 24-282 2024-1381 approved Pass
  104. aj. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Special Employee Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Brenda Martin. Resolution No. 24-283 2024-1382 approved Pass
  105. 94 Page Break
  106. 21. NEW BUSINESS ITEMS FOR INTRODUCTION
  107. a. Ordinance to amend Section 18 of the City of Huntsville’s Personnel Policies and Procedures to revise portions of the Drug and Alcohol policy to comply with Federal Transit Administration (FTA) recommended sample policy. (Introduced April 11, 2024, Regular Council Meeting) Ordinance No. 24-284 2024-1383 introduced ▶ jump to 128:11
  108. b. Ordinance declaring certain equipment surplus and to be sold at public auction. (Introduced April 11, 2024, Regular Council Meeting) Ordinance No. 24-285 2024-1384 introduced ▶ jump to 128:26
  109. 22. SECOND ROSTER PUBLIC COMMENTS ▶ jump to 128:19
  110. 23. ADJOURNMENT ▶ jump to 178:44
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  112. 100 Page Break
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