City Council Regular Meeting
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Agenda — 109 items
- 1 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
- 2 CALL TO ORDER
- 1. INVOCATION
- 4 Offered by: Huntsville Alabama Public Safety Chaplains
- 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
- 6 Led by: Councilmember Michelle Watkins
- 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 June 25, 2026. (Minutes Received)
- 5. MAYOR: SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS
- a. Presentation recognizing the Huntsville Salutes America’s 250th Committee and its partners for their outstanding work in organizing a year-long celebration of the nation’s founding.
- 6. COUNCIL: SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS AND RESOLUTIONS
- 13 Special Recognitions
- 6. COUNCIL: SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS AND RESOLUTIONS
- 14 Resolutions for Approval and Presentation
- a. Resolution honoring the exceptional life and legacy of Craig Sumner, a beloved member of the Huntsville community. Resolution No. 26-568
- b. Resolution honoring the North Alabama Railroad Museum on the occasion of its 60th Anniversary. Resolution No. 26-569
- c. Resolution recognizing Louise Garman’s 106th birthday and celebrating her extraordinary life of civil service, accomplishment, and adventure. Resolution No. 26-570
- 18 Resolutions for Approval Only
- 7. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND PRESENTATIONS
- a. Annual report from the Huntsville Police Citizens Advisory Council (HPCAC).
- 8. MATTERS WITH OUTSIDE LEGAL REPRESENTATIVE
- 9. PUBLIC HEARINGS TO BE HELD
- a. Public Hearing in order to hear, consider, and act upon all objections or protests, if any, for removal of a public nuisance at 6026 Lincoya Dr. NW, Huntsville, AL; and consideration of Resolution ordering abatement of a nuisance located at the same property. (Set on June 25, 2026, Regular Council Meeting) Resolution No. 26-571
- b. Public Hearing on authorizing the demolition of an unsafe building constituting a public nuisance located at 3208 Tenth Ave. SW, Huntsville, AL; and consideration of a Resolution pertaining to the same. Resolution No. 26-572
- 9. PUBLIC HEARINGS TO BE HELD
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- 10. PUBLIC HEARINGS TO BE SET
- a. Public Hearing in order to hear, consider, and act upon all objections or protests, if any, for removal of a public nuisance at 6026 Lincoya Dr. NW, Huntsville, AL; and consideration of Resolution ordering abatement of a nuisance located at the same property. (Set on June 25, 2026, Regular Council Meeting) Resolution No. 26-571
- a. Resolution to declare a public nuisance located at 2117 Ridgeway St. SW, Huntsville, AL; and to set the date for when objections will be heard. (Set for July 23, 2026, Regular Council Meeting) Resolution No. 26-573
- b. Resolution to set a public hearing on the zoning of 24.67 acres of land lying on the north side of University Drive and east of Providence Main St. to Highway Business C-4 District; and the introduction of an Ordinance pertaining to the same. (Set for August 27, 2026, Regular Council Meeting) Resolution No. 26-574 Ordinance No. 26-575
- b. Public Hearing on authorizing the demolition of an unsafe building constituting a public nuisance located at 3208 Tenth Ave. SW, Huntsville, AL; and consideration of a Resolution pertaining to the same. Resolution No. 26-572
- c. Resolution to set a public hearing on the zoning of 1.98 acres of land lying on the north side of Capshaw Rd. and west of Wall Triana Hwy to Neighborhood Business C-1 District; and the introduction of an Ordinance pertaining to the same. (Set for August 27, 2026, Regular Council Meeting) Resolution No. 26-576 Ordinance No. 26-577
- 11. AGENDA RELATED PUBLIC COMMENTS
- 12. MAYOR COMMENTS
- 10. PUBLIC HEARINGS TO BE SET
- 13. COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
- a. Resolution to declare a public nuisance located at 2117 Ridgeway St. SW, Huntsville, AL; and to set the date for when objections will be heard. (Set for July 23, 2026, Regular Council Meeting) Resolution No. 26-573
- 33 Councilmember Bill Kling
- 34 Councilmember David Little
- a. Resolution to declare a public nuisance located at 2117 Ridgeway St. SW, Huntsville, AL; and to set the date for when objections will be heard. (Set for July 23, 2026, Regular Council Meeting) Resolution No. 26-573
- 35 Councilmember John Meredith
- 36 Councilmember Michelle Watkins
- b. Resolution to set a public hearing on the zoning of 24.67 acres of land lying on the north side of University Drive and east of Providence Main St. to Highway Business C-4 District; and the introduction of an Ordinance pertaining to the same. (Set for August 27, 2026, Regular Council Meeting) Resolution No. 26-574 Ordinance No. 26-575
- 37 Councilmember Jennie Robinson
- 14. FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT
- c. Resolution to set a public hearing on the zoning of 1.98 acres of land lying on the north side of Capshaw Rd. and west of Wall Triana Hwy to Neighborhood Business C-1 District; and the introduction of an Ordinance pertaining to the same. (Set for August 27, 2026, Regular Council Meeting) Resolution No. 26-576 Ordinance No. 26-577
- a. Resolution authorizing expenditures for payment. Resolution No. 26-578
- b. Ordinance approving appropriations, goods, or services for District 1 Council Improvement Funds. Ordinance No. 26-579
- c. Ordinance approving appropriations, goods, or services for District 3 Council Improvement Funds Ordinance No. 26-580
- 13. COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
- 15. BOARD APPOINTMENTS TO BE VOTED ON
- 16. BOARD APPOINTMENT NOMINATIONS
- 13. COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
- a. Nomination to reappoint David Nast to the Museum Board of the City of Huntsville to his current seat for a six (6) year term to expire August 13, 2032. Resolution No. 26-581
- b. Nomination to reappoint Joyce Griffin to the Museum Board of the City of Huntsville to her current seat for a six (6) year term to expire August 13, 2032. Resolution No. 26-582
- c. Nomination to reappoint Mark Harbarger to the Huntsville Downtown Redevelopment Authority, Group C, (his current seat), for a six (6) year term to expire July 26, 2032. Resolution No. 26-583
- d. Nomination to reappoint John Burbach to the Huntsville Downtown Redevelopment Authority, Group C, (his current seat), for a six (6) year term to expire July 26, 2032. Resolution No. 26-584
- e. Nomination to appoint Sharon Boclair to the Huntsville Downtown Redevelopment Authority, Group C, to the seat previously held by Joseph Clark for a six (6) year term to expire July 26, 2032. Resolution No. 26-585
- 17. HUNTSVILLE UTILITIES ITEMS
- 18. LEGAL DEPARTMENT ITEMS/TRANSACTIONS
- 51 Vacation of Easements
- 52 Vacation of Rights-of-Way
- 53 Deeds of Acceptance
- 19. UNFINISHED BUSINESS ITEMS FOR ACTION
- a. Ordinance to amend Chapter 15 (License and Taxes), Article III (Sales, Use, Rental, and Lodging Tax), Division 5 (Lodging Tax), Section 15, of the Code of Ordinances for the City of Huntsville regarding License Fees. (Introduced on May 28, 2026, Regular Council Meeting) (Postponed June 11 and June 25, 2026, Regular Council Meetings) Ordinance No. 26-484
- b. Ordinance amending Chapter 2 (Administration), Article IV (Financial Policies), Division 1 (Generally) of Ordinance 96-864 to add Section 2-160, thereby establishing a formal vendor gratuity policy to provide clear guidance for the authorization and disbursement of gratuity payments related to the provision of goods and/or services. (Introduced on June 25, 2026, Regular Council Meeting) Ordinance No. 26-561
- c. Ordinance declaring certain equipment surplus and to be sold at public auction. (Introduced on June 25, 2026, Regular Council Meeting) Ordinance No. 26-562
- d. Ordinance declaring certain property surplus and to be disposed of per Agreement with Managed Asset Recycling Solutions, LLC. (Introduced on June 25, 2026, Regular Council Meeting) Ordinance No. 26-563
- e. Ordinance amending Chapter 2 (Administration), Article VIII (Boards, Commissions, Committees, and Authorities), Division 8 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Huntsville, Alabama to make changes to the City Tree Commission. (Introduced on June 25, 2026, Regular Council Meeting) Ordinance No. 26-564
- f. Ordinance amending Chapter 27 (Vegetation), Article II (Trees) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Huntsville, Alabama. (Introduced on June 25, 2026, Regular Council Meeting) Ordinance No. 26-565
- g. Ordinance annexing 2.62 acres of land lying on the north side of Old Monrovia Rd and east of Wayne Rd. (Introduced on June 25, 2026, Regular Council Meeting) Ordinance No. 26-566
- 20. NEW BUSINESS ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION OR ACTION
- a. Resolution authorizing travel expenses. Resolution No. 26-586
- b. Resolution authorizing the acceptance of donations. Resolution No. 26-587
- c. Ordinance amending Budget Ordinance No. 25-744, by changing appropriate funding for various departments and funds. Ordinance No. 26-588
- 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. 26-589
- e. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into the Contract Assignment Agreement to assign the Electrical Items contract held by Scott Lighting Supply Company, Inc., to Redstone Electric Supply Company, LLC. Resolution No. 26-590
- f. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Contract Assignment Agreement between the City of Huntsville, PJH Cleaning, Inc., d/b/a Alabama Cleaning Services, and CCS Facility Services - Alabama, Inc., to assign the Janitorial Services - Administrative Buildings and Janitorial Services - Parks & Recreation Facilities contracts held by PJH Cleaning, Inc., d/b/a Alabama Cleaning Services, to CCS Facility Services - Alabama, Inc. Resolution No. 26-591
- b. Ordinance amending Chapter 2 (Administration), Article IV (Financial Policies), Division 1 (Generally) of Ordinance 96-864 to add Section 2-160, thereby establishing a formal vendor gratuity policy to provide clear guidance for the authorization and disbursement of gratuity payments related to the provision of goods and/or services. (Introduced on June 25, 2026, Regular Council Meeting) Ordinance No. 26-561
- g. Resolution to name, create and establish Tax Increment Financing District (“TIFD 9”) and to adopt the Project Plan for “TIFD 9.” Resolution No. 26-592
- h. Resolution to declare Ryan Renaud to be elected to Board of Education, District 4, of the City of Huntsville due to Single Candidacy pursuant Code of Ala. 1975, Section 11-46-26. Resolution No. 26-593
- i. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement between the City of Huntsville and CEW Advisors, Inc., to provide consultation services for the preparation of the 2025 Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER). Resolution No. 26-594
- j. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute the “Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) Non-Competitive Grant Program Subgrant Award 2025-FIL-8.” Resolution No. 26-595
- k. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute Change Order No. 3 to the Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Wiregrass Construction Company, Inc., for Huntsville Northern Bypass, Project No. 65-10-RD08 and ALDOT project No. CRSA-STPHV-PE10(917). Resolution No. 26-596
- l. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement between the City of Huntsville and BARGE Design Solutions, Inc., for Old Big Cove Road Improvements, Phase II, Project No. 71-26-RD04. Resolution No. 26-597
- m. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement between the City of Huntsville and GTEC, LLC, for Geotechnical Services for Ditto Landing Event Space Parking Lot, Project No. 71-26-SP36. Resolution No. 26-598
- n. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Preliminary Engineering, Right-of-Way, Utility and Construction Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Alabama Department of Transportation for Slaughter Road at Madison Boulevard, Project No. 71-25-TI01 & ALDOT Project No. STPHV-4514(254), Supplemental Agreement #1. Resolution No. 26-599
- o. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Engineering Services Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Schoel Engineering Company, Inc., for the Maple Hill Scatter Garden. Resolution No. 26-600
- p. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Agreement between the City of Huntsville and ThisGen, Inc., for a trial subscription to their cloud-based solution for pre-hiring assessment of Fire and Police Communication Dispatchers. Resolution No. 26-601
- q. Resolution authorizing the City Clerk to invoke Bank Independent Letter of Credit No. 30028736 for West Huntsville Addition Townhomes. Resolution No. 26-602
- r. Resolution authorizing the City Clerk to invoke First National Bank Letter of Credit No. 535303800 for the Preserve at Inspiration Phase 3 Subdivision. Resolution No. 26-603
- s. Resolution authorizing the City Clerk to invoke First National Bank Letter of Credit No. 589690700 for the Preserve at Inspiration Phase 3 Subdivision. Resolution No. 26-604
- t. Resolution authorizing the City Clerk to invoke Servis 1st Bank Letter of Credit No. 33928 for Mountain Cove Subdivision. Resolution No. 26-605
- u. Resolution authorizing the City Attorney to settle the workers’ compensation claim of Steven Argo. Resolution No. 26-606
- v. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Services Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Alacourt.com. Resolution No. 26-607
- w. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Facility Use Agreement between the City of Huntsville and the Rocket City Cigar and Whiskey Festival, LLC. Resolution No. 26-608
- x. Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to execute Modification No. 1 to the Agreement between the City of Huntsville and AXON Enterprise, Inc. Resolution No. 26-609
- y. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding regarding the NIBIN Enforcement Support System (NESS) between the Huntsville Police Department and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF). Resolution No. 26-610
- z. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement between the City of Huntsville and UES Professional Solutions 18, LLC, for Professional Engineering Services, Project No. 71-26-SP48. Resolution No. 26-611
- aa. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Project Development Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Rochford Land Innovations, LLC. Resolution No. 26-612
- ab. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Special Employee Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Eric Geater. Resolution No. 26-613
- ac. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Special Employee Agreement renewal between the City of Huntsville and Mary C. Cates. Resolution No. 26-614
- 21. NEW BUSINESS ITEMS FOR INTRODUCTION
- a. Introduction of an Ordinance concerning a Franchise Agreement between the City of Huntsville, Alabama, and Limestone County Water and Sewer Authority. Ordinance No. 26-615
- 22. SECOND ROSTER PUBLIC COMMENTS
- 23. ADJOURNMENT
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