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March 14, 2024 ·5:30 PM Final

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Agenda — 117 items

  1. 1 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ▶ jump to 0:37
  2. 2 CALL TO ORDER ▶ jump to 0:25
  3. 1. INVOCATION
  4. 4 Offered by: Moment of Silence ▶ jump to 1:04
  5. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
  6. 6 Led by: Councilmember John Meredith ▶ jump to 1:10
  7. 3. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA approved as amended Pass ▶ jump to 1:49
  8. 4. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING(S)
  9. a. Minutes of Regular Meeting of the City Council held February 22, 2024. (Minutes Received) 2024-1210 approved Pass ▶ jump to 2:10
  10. 5. MAYOR: SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS
  11. 6. COUNCIL: SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS AND RESOLUTIONS
  12. 12 Special Recognitions
  13. 13 Resolutions for Approval and Presentation
  14. 13 Page Break
  15. a. Resolution honoring the extraordinary life and legacy of Mr. Raymond Jones. Resolution No. 24-134 2024-1211 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 2:26
  16. 15 Resolutions for Approval Only
  17. 7. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND PRESENTATIONS
  18. a. Presentation on Huntsville Utilities Tree Trimming Program. 2024-1212 postponed ▶ jump to 4:47
  19. b. Presentation of Huntsville-Madison County Senior Center. 2024-1213 ▶ jump to 5:36
  20. c. Presentation of Madison County 310 Board. 2024-1214 ▶ jump to 22:27
  21. 8. MATTERS WITH OUTSIDE LEGAL REPRESENTATIVE
  22. a. Council decision on Personnel Hearing held on March 4, 2024 for Lamar Benson. (Public Works) 2024-1215 approved Pass ▶ jump to 34:47
  23. 9. PUBLIC HEARINGS TO BE HELD
  24. a. Public hearing in order to hear, consider, and act upon all objections or protests, if any, for removal of a nuisance at 2206 Hill St. NW, Huntsville, AL; and consideration of Resolution 24-89 ordering abatement of a nuisance located at 2206 Hill St. NW, Huntsville, AL. (Set February 22, 2024 Regular Council Meeting) Resolution No. 24-135 2024-1216 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 36:08
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  26. 10. PUBLIC HEARINGS TO BE SET
  27. a. Public hearing on the zoning of 10.04 acres of land lying on the west of South Green Mountain Rd. and south of Knotty Walls Rd. to Residence 2 District; and the consideration of an Ordinance pertaining to the same. (Set March 14, 2024, Regular Council Meeting) Ordinance No. 24-137 2024-1217 public hearing set Pass ▶ jump to 37:57
  28. b. Public hearing on the rezoning of 10.38 acres of land lying on the east side of Pulaski Pike NW and south of Bob Wade Lane from Planned Industrial District to Residence 2 District; and the consideration of an Ordinance pertaining to the same. (Set March 14, 2024, Regular Council Meeting) Ordinance No. 24-139 2024-1218 public hearing set Pass ▶ jump to 38:25
  29. 11. AGENDA RELATED PUBLIC COMMENTS
  30. 12. MAYOR COMMENTS ▶ jump to 43:58
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  32. 13. COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
  33. 30 Councilmember John Meredith ▶ jump to 47:33
  34. 31 Councilmember Jennie Robinson ▶ jump to 54:14
  35. 32 Councilmember Bill Kling ▶ jump to 57:24
  36. 33 Councilmember Devyn Keith ▶ jump to 63:34
  37. 34 Councilmember David Little ▶ jump to 67:22
  38. 14. FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT
  39. a. Resolution authorizing expenditures for payment. Resolution No. 24-140 2024-1219 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 69:46
  40. b. Resolution authorizing travel for Council Member Devyn Keith to Washington D.C., April 6-10, 2024, for the Huntsville-Madison County Chamber of Commerce Washington D.C. Trip. Resolution No. 24-141 2024-1220 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 70:10
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  42. 15. BOARD APPOINTMENTS TO BE VOTED ON
  43. 16. BOARD APPOINTMENT NOMINATIONS
  44. a. Resolution to appoint David Driscoll to the Bingo Review Committee to the seat previously held by Joanna Wherley for a two (2) year term to expire April 8, 2026. (Introduced March 14, 2024, Regular Council Meeting) Resolution No. 24-182 2024-1269 referred ▶ jump to 70:54
  45. b. Resolution to reappoint Patricia King to the Bingo Review Committee to her current seat for a two (2) year term to expire April 8, 2026. (Introduced March 14, 2024, Regular Council Meeting) Resolution No. 24-183 2024-1270 referred ▶ jump to 71:07
  46. c. Resolution to reappoint Erick Wade to the Community Development Citizens Advisory Council, Place 6 (his current seat), for a three (3) year term to expire April 14, 2027. (Introduced March 14, 2024, Regular Council Meeting) Resolution No. 24-184 2024-1271 referred ▶ jump to 71:15
  47. d. Resolution to reappoint Bekah Schmidt to the Community Development Citizens Advisory Council, Place 7 (her current seat), for a three (3) year term to expire April 14, 2027. (Introduced March 14, 2024, Regular Council Meeting) Resolution No. 24-185 2024-1272 referred ▶ jump to 71:25
  48. e. Resolution to reappoint Barbara Fleming to the Community Development Citizens Advisory Council, Place 8 (her current seat), for a three (3) year term to expire April 14, 2027. (Introduced March 14, 2024, Regular Council Meeting) Resolution No. 24-186 2024-1273 referred ▶ jump to 71:38
  49. f. Nomination to appoint Linda Ross to the Community Development Citizens Advisory Council, Place 9 to the seat previously held by Tyler Nafe for a three (3) year term to expire April 14, 2027. Resolution No. 24-187 2024-1274 referred ▶ jump to 71:52
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  51. g. Resolution to appoint Luis Balderrama to the Community Development Citizens Advisory Council, Place 13, to the seat previously held by Henry Turner for a three (3) year term to expire April 14, 2027. (Introduced March 14, 2024, Regular Council Meeting) Resolution No. 24-188 2024-1275 referred ▶ jump to 72:03
  52. h. Resolution to appoint Harold Eskew to the Huntsville-Madison County Convention and Visitors Bureau Board of Directors, Ex-Officio, for a four (4) year term to expire April 11, 2028. (Introduced March 14, 2024, Regular Council Meeting) Resolution No. 24-189 2024-1276 referred ▶ jump to 72:16
  53. i. Resolution to reappoint Ernest Young to the Huntsville-Madison County Convention and Visitors Bureau Board of Directors, to his current seat for a four (4) year term to expire April 11, 2028. (Introduced March 14, 2024, Regular Council Meeting) Resolution No. 24-190 2024-1268 referred ▶ jump to 72:28
  54. j. Resolution to reappoint Sally Warden to the Huntsville Sports Commission to her current seat for a three (3) year term to expire April 14, 2027. (Introduced March 14, 2024, Regular Council Meeting) Resolution No. 24-191 2024-1277 referred ▶ jump to 72:41
  55. k. Resolution to appoint John Stallworth to the Industrial Development Board of the City of Huntsville, Place 4, to fill a vacancy due to the passing of W.F. Sanders for the remainder of a vacant six (6) year term to expire May 27, 2025. (Introduced March 14, 2024, Regular Council Meeting) Resolution No. 24-195 2024-1278 referred ▶ jump to 72:49
  56. l. Resolution to appoint DeMarco McClain to the Industrial Development Board of the City of Huntsville, Place 4, to fill a vacancy due to the passing of W.F. Sanders for the remainder of a vacant six (6) year term to expire May 27, 2025. (Introduced March 14, 2024, Regular Council Meeting) Resolution No. 24-196 2024-1279 referred ▶ jump to 73:03
  57. m. Resolution to reappoint Dr. Michael Cosgrove to the Medical Clinic Board - 1966 to his current seat for a six (6) year term to expire March 11, 2030. (Introduced March 14, 2024, Regular Council Meeting) Resolution No. 24-192 2024-1280 referred ▶ jump to 73:17
  58. n. Resolution to appoint Michelle Omenski to the Beautification Board, Place 11, due to the resignation of Joy Parker for the remainder of a vacant three (3) year term to expire September 30, 2025. (Introduced March 14, 2024, Regular Council Meeting) Resolution No. 24-193 2024-1281 referred ▶ jump to 73:29
  59. o. Resolution to reappoint Stuart Maples to WellStone, Inc., Place 9 (his current seat), for a six (6) year term to expire April 1, 2030. (Introduced March 14, 2024, Regular Council Meeting) Resolution No. 24-194 2024-1282 referred ▶ jump to 73:43
  60. 17. HUNTSVILLE UTILITIES ITEMS
  61. 18. LEGAL DEPARTMENT ITEMS/TRANSACTIONS
  62. 57 Vacation of Easements
  63. 58 Vacation of Rights-of-Way
  64. 59 Deeds of Acceptance
  65. 19. UNFINISHED BUSINESS ITEMS FOR ACTION
  66. a. Ordinance declaring property surplus and no longer needed for municipal purpose. (Introduced February 22, 2024 Regular Council Meeting) Ordinance No. 24-129 2024-1202 approved ordinance Pass ▶ jump to 74:06
  67. b. Ordinance annexing 12.41 acres of land lying on the south of Old Hwy 431 and east of Wade Rd. (Introduced February 22, 2024 Regular Council Meeting) Ordinance No. 24-130 2024-1203 approved ordinance Pass ▶ jump to 74:25
  68. c. Ordinance declaring certain property surplus and to be donated to Huntsville Area Crime Stoppers. (Introduced February 22, 2024 Regular Council Meeting) Ordinance No. 24-131 2024-1204 approved ordinance Pass ▶ jump to 75:13
  69. d. Ordinance establishing the Huntsville Sustainability Commission. (Introduced February 22, 2024 Regular Council Meeting) Ordinance No. 24-132 2024-1205 approved as amended Fail ▶ jump to 75:43
  70. 20. NEW BUSINESS ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION OR ACTION
  71. a. Resolution authorizing travel expenses. Resolution No. 24-142 2024-1236 approved Pass
  72. 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. 24-143 2024-1237 approved Pass
  73. c. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute Modification No. 1 to Refuse Containers and Services Contract #82-2021-74 between the City of Huntsville and Republic Services of Huntsville Inc. that was awarded pursuant to Resolution No. 21-960. Resolution No. 24-144 2024-1238 approved Pass
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  75. d. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Mauldin & Jenkins to assist with conducting a financial assessment of the Huntsville Eastern League within the City of Huntsville. Resolution No. 24-145 2024-1239 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 123:40
  76. e. Resolution authorizing the City of Huntsville to acquire/condemn certain parcels of land for a pedestrian easement and temporary construction easement for the Graham Greenway Project. Resolution No. 24-146 2024-1240 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 133:54
  77. f. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement between the City of Huntsville, Alabama and Smith Gee Studio, LLC, for County Line Road and Old Highway 20 Master Plan, Project No. 71-24-SP15. Resolution No. 24-147 2024-1241 approved Pass
  78. d. Ordinance establishing the Huntsville Sustainability Commission. (Introduced February 22, 2024 Regular Council Meeting) Ordinance No. 24-132 2024-1205 withdrawn ▶ jump to 78:24
  79. g. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Garver, LLC, for Engineering and Construction Observation Services for WPC Sanitary Sewer Rehab Construction Observation Services 2024 - Contract 1, Project No. 71-24-SP12. Resolution No. 24-148 2024-1242 approved Pass
  80. d. Ordinance establishing the Huntsville Sustainability Commission. (Introduced February 22, 2024 Regular Council Meeting) Ordinance No. 24-132 2024-1205 amended Pass ▶ jump to 101:40
  81. h. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Garver, LLC, for Engineering Design and Bid Phase Services for I565 Force Main Relocation, Project No. 71-24-SP13. Resolution No. 24-149 2024-1243 approved Pass
  82. d. Ordinance establishing the Huntsville Sustainability Commission. (Introduced February 22, 2024 Regular Council Meeting) Ordinance No. 24-132 2024-1205 amended Pass ▶ jump to 120:00
  83. i. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute Change Order No. 1 and Final to the Fixed Price Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Porter Roofing Contractors Inc. for the Public Works South Maintenance and Sanitation Re-Roof and Repairs. Resolution No. 24-150 2024-1244 approved Pass
  84. j. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Standard Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Bostick Landscape Architects for the Big Spring Park East Expansion. Resolution No. 24-151 2024-1245 approved resolution Pass ▶ jump to 137:14
  85. k. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Modification No. 1 to the Consulting Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Bold Agency, LLC. Resolution No. 24-152 2024-1246 approved Pass
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  87. l. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement between the City of Huntsville, Alabama and Habitat for Humanity of the River Valley for the use of Home Investment Partnership Funds to construct affordable housing at 216 Lake Drive NW. Resolution No. 24-153 2024-1247 approved Pass
  88. m. Ordinance to amend the Budget Ordinance No.23-762 to modify the authorized strength of the department. Ordinance No. 24-154 2024-1248 approved Pass
  89. n. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to accept the State Subaward Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG). Resolution No. 24-155 2024-1249 approved Pass
  90. o. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute Change Order No. 1 to Addendum No. 3 to Master Services Agreement No. 29149 between the City of Huntsville and MCCi, LLC, for a Laserfiche platform upgrade. Resolution No. 24-156 2024-1250 approved Pass
  91. p. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to renew a Lease Agreement between the City of Huntsville and the State of Alabama, to include Lydia Gold Skate Park and Dog Spot Dog Park. Resolution No. 24-157 2024-1251 approved Pass
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  93. q. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Facility Use Agreement between the City of Huntsville and the Huntsville Sports Commission, to sponsor the National Junior College Athletics Association Beach Volleyball Championships. Resolution No. 24-158 2024-1252 approved Pass
  94. r. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Facility Use Agreement between the City of Huntsville and the Alabama Wildlife Federation, to sponsor the Madison County Wild Game Cook-off. Resolution No. 24-159 2024-1253 approved Pass
  95. s. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Guardian Training and Consulting, LLC. Resolution No. 24-160 2024-1254 approved Pass
  96. t. Resolution authorizing the City Attorney to settle the claim of Michael Scott Edwards, representative of Summit 7 Systems, LLC. (Claim FY23-104) Resolution No. 24-161 2024-1255 approved Pass
  97. u. Resolution authorizing the City Clerk to invoke Cadence Bank Letter of Credit No. 416001122693 for Trailhead Commercial Park Phase 2 Subdivision. Resolution No. 24-162 2024-1256 approved Pass
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  99. v. Resolution authorizing the City Clerk to invoke FirstBank Letter of Credit No. 1750089748 for Watts Glenn Subdivision. Resolution No. 24-163 2024-1257 approved Pass
  100. w. Resolution authorizing the City Clerk to invoke Bank of Frankewing Letter of Credit No. 15322100 for Monte Sano Cove Subdivision. Resolution No. 24-164 2024-1258 approved Pass
  101. x. Resolution authorizing the City Clerk to invoke Bank of Frankewing Letter of Credit No. 15321700 for Monte Sano Cove. Resolution No. 24-165 2024-1259 approved Pass
  102. y. Resolution authorizing the City Clerk to invoke Bank of Frankewing Letter of Credit No. 15322000 for Monte Sano Cove Subdivision. Resolution No. 24-166 2024-1260 approved Pass
  103. z. Resolution authorizing the City Clerk to invoke ServisFirst Bank Letter of Credit No. 10100151 for the Preserve at Clayton’s Pond II. Resolution No. 24-167 2024-1261 approved Pass
  104. aa. Resolution authorizing the City Clerk to invoke ServisFirst Bank Letter of Credit No. 16244 for the Preserve at Clayton’s Pond II. Resolution No. 24-168 2024-1262 approved Pass
  105. ab. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Special Employee Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Sherry Jones. Resolution No. 24-169 2024-1263 approved Pass
  106. 21. NEW BUSINESS ITEMS FOR INTRODUCTION
  107. a. Ordinance declaring 1.97 acres of real property as surplus and no longer needed for a municipal purpose and authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Donation Agreement conveying the same to the National Children’s Advocacy Center. (Introduced March 14, 2024, Regular Council Meeting) Ordinance No. 24-170 introduced ▶ jump to 141:47
  108. b. Ordinance amending Chapter 2 Article IV Division 2 Section 2-184 of Ordinance 96-864 to establish a formal policy to exempt contracts for repair parts and the repair of heavy duty off-highway construction equipment and vehicles with a gross vehicle weight of 25,000 pounds or greater from the competitive bidding process. (Introduced March 14, 2024, Regular Council Meeting) Ordinance No. 24-171 2024-1265 introduced ▶ jump to 142:00
  109. c. Ordinance declaring certain property surplus and to be donated to Burritt Museum. (Introduced March 14, 2024, Regular Council Meeting) Ordinance No. 24-172 2024-1266 introduced ▶ jump to 142:24
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  111. d. Ordinance declaring certain property surplus and to be disposed of per Agreement with Managed Asset Recycling Solutions, LLC. (Introduced March 14, 2024, Regular Council Meeting) Ordinance No. 24-173 2024-1267 introduced ▶ jump to 142:30
  112. 22. SECOND ROSTER PUBLIC COMMENTS
  113. 23. ADJOURNMENT ▶ jump to 149:58
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