City Council Regular Meeting
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Agenda — 108 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 Bill Kling
- 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 March 12, 2026. (Minutes Received)
- 5. MAYOR: SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS
- 6. COUNCIL: SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS AND RESOLUTIONS
- 12 Special Recognitions
- 13 Resolutions for Approval and Presentation
- a. Resolution honoring Coach Sherell Hobbs Robertson for her exceptional leadership and unwavering commitment to developing and empowering the youth of our community. Resolution No. 26-254
- b. Resolution honoring the Caring Link and Kate O’Neal for transforming lives through compassionate service and community support. Resolution No. 26-251
- c. Resolution honoring Mirael Parker-Davis for her ongoing dedication and outstanding contributions to the Huntsville community. Resolution No. 26-252
- d. Resolution honoring Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® Epsilon Gamma Omega Chapter for its decades of exemplary leadership, service, and community impact. Resolution No. 26-253
- e. Resolution recognizing the Huntsville-based lodges of District 17 Prince Hall Masons for their steadfast commitment to creating positive change and serving the citizens of Huntsville in numerous capacities. Resolution No. 26-255
- f. Resolution recognizing the impact, resilience, and rich history of the Binford Family, whose extraordinary contributions have helped shaped the Huntsville we know today. Resolution No. 26-256
- g. Resolution recognizing the Columbia High School Wrestling Team and their accomplishments. Resolution No. 26-257
- h. Resolution recognizing Coach Jack Doss for securing the 900th win of his career as a basketball coach. Resolution No. 26-258
- 22 Resolutions for Approval Only
- 7. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND PRESENTATIONS
- a. Presentation from the Office of Multicultural Affairs.
- b. Huntsville Utilities: 2026 Winter Weather Utility Bills.
- 8. MATTERS WITH OUTSIDE LEGAL REPRESENTATIVE
- a. Council decision on Personnel Hearing for Calvin Hadden (Huntsville Fire Department) held on 02/27/2026.
- 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 4313 Chalet Cir. NW, Huntsville, AL; and consideration of Resolution ordering abatement of a nuisance located at the same property. (Set on March 12, 2026, Regular Council Meeting) Resolution No. 26-259
- b. Public hearing on the zoning of 1.41 acres of land lying on the south of Sutton Rd. and west of Woodside Drive to Residence 1-A District; and the consideration of an Ordinance pertaining to the same. (Set on February 12, 2026, Regular Council Meeting) Ordinance No. 26-99
- c. Public hearing on the rezoning of 1.15 acres of land lying on the west of Bell Rd. and south of Belle Park Lane from Residence 1-B District to Residence 2 District; and the consideration of an Ordinance pertaining to the same. (Set on February 12, 2026, Regular Council Meeting) Ordinance No. 26-101
- d. Public hearing on amending Zoning Ordinance Article 75 Alcoholic Beverage, to modify the title to Article 75 Alcoholic Beverage and Consumable Hemp Product Establishment Regulations; Article 75 Sections 75.1. Definitions, 75.3. Permitted Establishments by Districts, and 75.7 Severability to modify and add regulations related to consumable hemp products; and Article 92 Board of Adjustment Section 92.5.3. Permitted Uses as Special Exceptions, to modify Subsection 92.5.3(2); and consideration of an Ordinance pertaining to the same. (Set on February 26, 2026, Regular Council Meeting) Ordinance No. 26-157
- e. Public hearing on a vacation of a portion of a right-of-way at 608 Church Street. (Set on February 26, 2026, Regular Council Meeting)
- 10. PUBLIC HEARINGS TO BE SET
- a. Resolution to declare a public nuisance located at 195 Wilkenson Dr. NE, Huntsville, AL; and to set the date for when objections will be heard. (Set for April 9, 2026, Regular Council Meeting) Resolution No. 26-260
- c. Resolution to set a Public Hearing for Kirk Parker, d/b/a Starship Limousine Service, for the operation of two (2) limousines. (Set for April 9, 2026, Regular Council Meeting) Resolution No. 26-264
- 11. AGENDA RELATED PUBLIC COMMENTS
- 12. MAYOR COMMENTS
- 13. COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
- 41 Councilmember David Little
- 42 Councilmember John Meredith
- 43 Councilmember Michelle Watkins
- 44 Councilmember Bill Kling
- 45 Councilmember Jennie Robinson
- 14. FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT
- a. Resolution authorizing expenditures for payment. Resolution No. 26-265
- b. Ordinance authorizing the re-allocation of funding from Ordinance No. 25-794 to provide support for the Panoply Arts Festival. Ordinance No. 26-266
- 15. BOARD APPOINTMENTS TO BE VOTED ON
- a. Resolution to reappoint Walter Lee Ellenburg to the Air Pollution Control Board to his current seat for a five (5) year term to expire April 11, 2031. (Nominated on March 12, 2026, Regular Council Meeting) Resolution No. 26-210
- b. Resolution to reappoint Paul Wieland to the Air Pollution Control Board to his current seat for a five (5) year term to expire April 11, 2031. (Nominated on March 12, 2026, Regular Council Meeting) Resolution No. 26-211
- c. Resolution to appoint Jackie Bellamy, to the Community Development Citizens Advisory Council, Place 10, to the seat previously held by Briseida Ruelas, for a three (3) year term to expire April 14, 2029. (Nominated on March 12, 2026, Regular Council Meeting) Resolution No. 26-212
- d. Resolution to reappoint Richard Godwin, to the Community Development Citizens Advisory Council, Place 12 (his current seat), for a three (3) year term to expire April 14, 2029. (Nominated on March 12, 2026, Regular Council Meeting) Resolution No. 26-213
- e. Resolution to appoint Alton Conwell, to the Community Development Citizens Advisory Council, Place 2, to fill a vacancy due to the resignation of Belinda Hampton for the remainder of a vacant three (3) year term to expire April 14, 2028. (Nominated on March 12, 2026, Regular Council Meeting) Resolution No. 26-214
- f. Resolution to appoint Jeremiah Dameron, to the Community Development Citizens Advisory Council, Place 7, to fill a vacancy due to the resignation of Bekah Schmidt for the remainder of a vacant three (3) year term to expire April 14, 2027. (Nominated on March 12, 2026, Regular Council Meeting) Resolution No. 26-215
- g. Resolution to reappoint Bonita Gill, to the Community Development Citizens Advisory Council, Place 5 (her current seat), for a three (3) year term to expire April 14, 2029. (Nominated on March 12, 2026, Regular Council Meeting) Resolution No.26-216
- h. Resolution to reappoint David Driscoll, to the Bingo Review Committee to his current seat for a two (2) year term to expire April 8, 2028. (Nominated on March 12, 2026, Regular Council Meeting) Resolution No. 26-217
- i. Resolution to reappoint Patricia King, to the Bingo Review Committee to her current seat for a two (2) year term to expire April 8, 2028. (Nominated on March 12, 2026, Regular Council Meeting) Resolution No. 26-218
- 16. BOARD APPOINTMENT NOMINATIONS
- 17. HUNTSVILLE UTILITIES ITEMS
- 18. LEGAL DEPARTMENT ITEMS/TRANSACTIONS
- 62 Vacation of Easements
- 63 Vacation of Rights-of-Way
- a. Resolution consenting to the vacation of a right-of-way at 608 Church Street. Resolution No. 26-159
- b. Ordinance vacating a right-of-way at 608 Church Street. Ordinance No. 26-160
- 66 Deeds of Acceptance
- 19. UNFINISHED BUSINESS ITEMS FOR ACTION
- a. Ordinance to amend and rename Chapter 3 of the Code of Ordinances “Chapter 3 Alcoholic Beverages and Consumable Hemp Products,” and to amend Chapter 1, Section 7 of the Code of Ordinances, “General Penalty; continuing violations," and to amend Chapter 15, Section 85 of the Code of Ordinances “License Schedule,” to add provisions relating to consumable hemp products. (Introduced on March 12, 2026, Regular Council Meeting) Ordinance No. 26-245
- b. Ordinance declaring certain property surplus and to be disposed of by auction. (Introduced on March 12, 2026, Regular Council Meeting) Ordinance No. 26-246
- c. Ordinance to declare certain real property as surplus and authorizing Huntsville Utilities its sale and conveyance to Madison Utilities. (Introduced on March 12, 2026, Regular Council Meeting) Ordinance No. 26-247
- d. Ordinance annexing 1.33 acres of land lying on the north side of Winchester Road and west of Shields Road. (Introduced March 12, 2026, Regular Council Meeting) Ordinance No. 26-248
- e. Ordinance to declare certain property surplus and no longer needed for municipal use. (Introduced March 12, 2026, Regular Council Meeting) Ordinance No. 26-249
- f. Ordinance to declare certain property as surplus and authorizing the Mayor to negotiate terms involving the lease of the property for Project Gemini. (Introduced March 12, 2026, Regular Council Meeting) Ordinance No. 26-250
- 20. NEW BUSINESS ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION OR ACTION
- a. Resolution authorizing travel expenses. Resolution No. 26-267
- 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. 26-268
- c. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to submit an application for a $2,500 Alabama Semiquincentennial Community Grant from the America 250 Alabama Foundation for activities related to the celebration of America’s 250 Anniversary. Resolution No. 26-269
- d. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute Change Order No. 3 to the Agreement between the City of Huntsville, Alabama and Turner Construction Company for the Von Braun Center Concert Hall Back of House Renovation project awarded pursuant to Resolution No. 24-09 and previously amended by Resolution Nos. 24-972 and 25-402. Resolution No. 26-270
- e. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement between the City of Huntsville and CivicPlus for digital accessibility software. Resolution No. 26-271
- f. 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. 26-272
- g. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement between the City of Huntsville and HDR Engineering, Inc., for Independent Design Check and Peer Review Services of an Engineering Design for Pedestrian Access Redevelopment Corridor (PARC), Project No. 71-26-SP29. Resolution No. 26-273
- h. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Building & Earth Sciences, LLC, for Construction Materials Testing & Inspection Services for Clinton Avenue Surface Parking Lot, Project No. 71-26-SP19. Resolution No. 26-274
- i. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Garver, LLC, for Land Surveying Services for Mill Creek, Phases 1 and 2, Project No. 71-26-SP28. Resolution No. 26-275
- j. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Mullins, LLC, for Preliminary Engineering Services for TIF 8 District Road Improvements, Project No. 71-26-SP32. Resolution No. 26-276
- k. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Reimbursable Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Ardmore Telephone Company for Relocation of Utility Facilities on Private or Public Right-of-Way along Winchester Road from Dominion Circle to Naugher Road, Project No. 65-09-RD03 & Project No. ACAA61222-ATRP(010). Resolution No. 26-277
- l. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Garver, LLC, for I-565 at Resolute Way Interchange, Phase 1, Project No. 71-26-SP31 and ALDOT Project No. STPHV-I565( )-100079372. Resolution No. 26-278
- m. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Water Main Easement from the City of Huntsville to the City of Huntsville, Alabama, d/b/a Huntsville Utilities, for the conveyance of property for the Eastern Connector Huntsville Utilities Water Main Project. Resolution No. 26-279
- n. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Baron Weather, Inc. Resolution No. 26-280
- o. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute the STATE SUBAWARD Certified Local Emergency Manager Salary Supplement Subaward. Resolution No. 26-281
- p. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute Change Order No.4 to the Contract between the City of Huntsville and Fite Construction Company for Construction Services for the John Hunt Park Recreation Center. Resolution No. 26-282
- q. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute Change Order No. 4 to the Contract between the City of Huntsville and Fite Construction Company, LLC., for Sandra Moon Phase 4. Resolution No. 26-283
- r. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement between the City of Huntsville, Alabama and the Alabama Department of Transportation for the Cooperative Maintenance of Public Right-of-Way with Reimbursement. Resolution No. 26-284
- s. Resolution authorizing the City Attorney to seek a forfeiture of the surety bond issued by Western Surety Company. Resolution No. 26-285
- t. Resolution authorizing the City of Huntsville to join the State of Alabama and other local governments as participants in current and future opioid settlements pertaining to six remnant defendants. Resolution No. 26-286
- u. Resolution expressing the intent of the City of Huntsville to extend the existing Agreement with the Huntsville Public Defender Office, LLC, to provide Indigent Defense Services for an additional one year beginning April 1, 2026. Resolution No. 26-287
- v. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Facility Use Agreement between the City of Huntsville and HVG Community, Inc., for the event “Volleyball Tournament”. Resolution No. 26-288
- w. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement by and between the City of Huntsville and Motorola Solutions, Inc. Resolution No. 26-289
- x. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding by and between the City of Huntsville and the Alabama Association of Chiefs of Police Accreditation Commission. Resolution No. 26-290
- y. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Memorandum of Intergovernmental and Interagency Understanding by and between the City of Huntsville, the State of Alabama, and the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency State Bureau of Investigation. Resolution No. 26-291
- z. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Garver, L.L.C., for Engineering and Construction Observation Services for WPC Sanitary Sewer Rehab Construction Observation Services 2026 - Contract 1, Project No. 71-26-SP25. Resolution No. 26-292
- aa. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement between the City of Huntsville, Alabama and Garver, L.L.C., for Engineering Design and Bid Phase Services for East McMullen Sewer Service Area Extension, Project No. 71-26-SP22. Resolution No. 26-293
- ab. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Special Employee Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Jason Clarke. Resolution No. 26-294
- 21. NEW BUSINESS ITEMS FOR INTRODUCTION
- a. Introduction of an Ordinance amending Chapter 2, Article IV, Division 2, Section 2-184 of Ordinance 96-864 to establish a formal policy to exempt expenditures for repair parts and the repair of light duty vehicles with a gross vehicle weight of 12,000 pounds or less from the competitive bidding process. Ordinance No. 26-295
- b. Introduction of an Ordinance declaring certain equipment surplus and to be sold at public auction. Ordinance No. 26-296
- 22. SECOND ROSTER PUBLIC COMMENTS
- 23. ADJOURNMENT
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