Details Meeting Name: City Council Regular Meeting Agenda status: Final Meeting date/time: 8/8/2024 5:30 PM Minutes status: Final   Meeting location: CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS Published agenda: Agenda Published minutes: Minutes   Agenda packet: Agenda Packet Meeting video: Video   Attachments: Meeting Items (60) 60 records Group Clear sorting Clear grouping Group by Type Group by Result Export Export to Excel Export to PDF Export to Word Show: Legislation only Legislation only All agenda items File # Agenda # Type Title Action Result Action Details Video 2024-1678 a. Approval of Minutes Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council held on July 25, 2024. (Minutes Received)     Action details Video 2024-1679 a. Resolutions for Approval and Presentation Resolution honoring Latrondrick Hunter for his contributions to the City of Huntsville through leadership at Amazon’s Black Employee Network. Resolution No. 24-551 approved resolution Pass Action details Video 2024-1680 a. Public Hearings to be Held Public Hearing authorizing Community Development to assess the cost of cutting overgrown grass and/or weeds against certain properties; and consideration of a Resolution pertaining to the same. Resolution No. 24-552 approved resolution Pass Action details Video 2024-1603 b. Public Hearings to be Set Public hearing on the vacation of right-of-way along Wayne Road at Tate Farms at Hidden Cave. (Set on July 11, 2024, Regular Council Meeting).     Action details Video 2024-1604 c. Public Hearings to be Set Public hearing on the vacation of a portion of right-of-way along the south margin of Davis Circle. (Set on July 11, 2024, Regular Council Meeting).     Action details Video 2024-1681 a. Public Hearings to be Set Resolution to declare a public nuisance located at 3106 Drake Ave SW, Huntsville, AL, and to set the date for when objections will be heard. (Set August 22, 2024, Regular Council Meeting). Resolution No.24-553 public hearing set Pass Action details Video 2024-1682 a. New Business for Consideration or Action Resolution authorizing expenditures for payment. Resolution No. 24-554 approved resolution Pass Action details Video 2024-1683 b. Finance Report Resolution authorizing travel for Councilmember Devyn Keith to Pittsburgh, PA., Sept. 20-25, 2024 for the ICMA Conference. Resolution No. 24-555 approved resolution Pass Action details Video 2024-1649 a. Board Nominations 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 approved resolution Pass Action details Video 2024-1650 b. Board Nominations 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 approved resolution Pass Action details Video 2024-1651 c. Board Nominations 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 approved resolution Pass Action details Video 2024-1652 d. Board Nominations 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 approved resolution Pass Action details Video 2024-1653 e. Board Nominations 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 approved resolution Pass Action details Video 2024-1654 f. Board Nominations 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 approved resolution Pass Action details Video 2024-1655 g. Board Nominations 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 approved resolution Pass Action details Video 2024-1676 h. Board Nominations 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 approved resolution Pass Action details Video 2024-1684 i. Board Nominations Resolution to reappoint Chris Hanback to the Huntsville Downtown Redevelopment Authority, Group B, (his current seat), for a six (6) year term to expire July 26, 2030. (Nominated July 25, 2024, Regular Council Meeting). Resolution No. 24-556 approved resolution Pass Action details Video 2024-1685 a. Board Nominations Resolution to reappoint Eric Milberger to the Board of Examinations and Appeals for Construction Industries, Place 5 (his current seat), for a three (3) year term to expire September 21, 2027. (Nominated August 8, 2024, Regular Council Meeting) (Postponed August 22, 2024, Regular Council Meeting) Resolution No. 24-557 referred   Action details Video 2024-1686 b. Board Nominations Resolution to reappoint Kenneth Chandler to the Board of Examinations and Appeals for Construction Industries, Place 12 (his current seat), for a three (3) year term to expire September 21, 2027. (Nominated August 8, 2024, Regular Council Meeting) (Postponed August 22, 2024, Regular Council Meeting) Resolution No. 24-558 referred   Action details Video 2024-1687 c. Board Nominations Resolution to reappoint Larry Stewart to the Board of Examinations and Appeals for Construction Industries, Place 1 (his current seat), for a three (3) year term to expire September 21, 2027. (Nominated August 8, 2024, Regular Council Meeting) Resolution No. 24-559 referred   Action details Video 2024-1688 a. Vacation of Rights-of-Way Resolution consenting to the vacation of a right-of-way along Wayne Road at Tate Farms at Hidden Cave. (Introduced July 11, 2024, Regular Council Meeting). Resolution No. 24-477 approved resolution Pass Action details Video 2024-1689 b. Vacation of Rights-of-Way Ordinance authorizing the vacation of a right-of-way along Wayne Road at Tate Farms at Hidden Cave. (Introduced July 11, 2024, Regular Council Meeting). Ordinance No. 24-478 approved ordinance Pass Action details Video 2024-1690 c. Vacation of Rights-of-Way Resolution consenting to the vacation of a portion of a right-of-way along the south margin of Davis Circle. (Introduced July 11, 2024, Regular Council Meeting). Resolution No. 24-480 approved resolution Pass Action details Video 2024-1691 d. Vacation of Rights-of-Way Ordinance authorizing the vacation of a portion of right-of-way along the south margin of Davis Circle. (Introduced July 11, 2024, Regular Council Meeting). Ordinance No. 24-481 approved ordinance Pass Action details Video 2024-1675 a. New Business for Introduction Ordinance to change the name of Glennmoore Drive to James Everett Drive. (Introduced July 25, 2024, Regular Council Meeting). Ordinance No. 24-549 approved ordinance Pass Action details Video 2024-1692 a. New Business for Consideration or Action Resolution authorizing travel expenses. Resolution No. 24-560 approved Pass Action details Not available 2024-1693 b. New Business for Consideration or Action Resolution authorizing the acceptance of donations. Resolution No. 24-561 approved resolution Pass Action details Video 2024-1694 c. New Business for Consideration or Action 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. 24-562 approved Pass Action details Not available 2024-1695 d. New Business for Consideration or Action Ordinance amending Budget Ordinance No. 23-762, by changing appropriated funding for various departments and funds. Ordinance No. 24-563 approved Pass Action details Not available 2024-1696 e. New Business for Consideration or Action Ordinance approving appropriations, goods, or services for District 2 Council Improvement Funds. Ordinance No. 24-564 approved Pass Action details Not available 2024-1697 f. New Business for Consideration or Action Ordinance approving appropriations, goods, or services for District 5 Council Improvement Funds. Ordinance No. 24-565 approved Pass Action details Not available 2024-1698 g. New Business for Consideration or Action Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Land Lease Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Roger Martin Farms, for the lease of approximately 15 acres of unimproved land generally located at the southwest corner of Capshaw Road and Wall Triana Highway. Resolution No. 24-566 approved Pass Action details Not available 2024-1699 h. New Business for Consideration or Action Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Land Lease Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Roger Martin Farms, for the lease of approximately 96 acres of unimproved land generally located in Cummings Research Park. Resolution No. 24-567 approved Pass Action details Not available 2024-1700 i. New Business for Consideration or Action Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Contract between the City of Huntsville and Bulls Construction Group, L.L.C., for MidCity Drive and the Point Streetscape Improvements, Project No. 71-20-SP20. Resolution No. 24-568 approved resolution Pass Action details Video 2024-1701 j. New Business for Consideration or Action Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement between the City of Huntsville and GTEC, Inc., for Construction Materials Testing for McDonald Creek Culvert at Wynn Drive, Project No. 71-24-DR02. Resolution No. 24-569 approved Pass Action details Not available 2024-1702 k. New Business for Consideration or Action Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Rosales + Partners, Inc., for Engineering Design Services for U.S. Hwy 231 and U.S. Hwy 431 Pedestrian and Bicycle Bridge, Project No. 71-24-BR02. Resolution No. 24-570 approved resolution Pass Action details Video 2024-1703 l. New Business for Consideration or Action Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement between the City of Huntsville and AECOM Technical Services, Inc., for Engineering Design Services for Pinhook Creek at Sparkman Drive Bridge Replacement, Project No. 71-24-BR01. Resolution No. 24-571 approved Pass Action details Not available 2024-1704 m. New Business for Consideration or Action Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Garver, L.L.C., for Engineering Design Services for Pinhook Creek Channel Improvements, Project No. 71-24-BR02. Resolution No. 24-572 approved resolution Pass Action details Video 2024-1705 n. New Business for Consideration or Action Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Facilities Use Agreement between the City of Huntsville and The Board of Trustees of The University of Alabama for and on behalf of the University of Alabama in Huntsville for use of Spragins Hall for Jazz in the Park event in case of rain. Resolution No. 24-573 approved Pass Action details Not available 2024-1706 o. New Business for Consideration or Action Ordinance appointing the Election officials for the August 27, 2024, City of Huntsville Municipal Election and if one is needed, the September 24, 2024, Run-Off Election. Ordinance No. 24-574 approved Pass Action details Not available 2024-1707 p. New Business for Consideration or Action Resolution authorizing the Mayor to accept Price Quote from Election Systems and Software, Inc., for all Ballots and Supplies, Provisional Kits, ExpressVote Cards, and Programming (coding of 2 ballot styles,) Data Conversion Fees, L and A-testing machine, Testing of Pollbooks and on-site support for the August 27, 2024 Municipal Election. Resolution No. 24-575 approved Pass Action details Not available 2024-1708 q. New Business for Consideration or Action Resolution to adjust the salaries of employees in certain positions in assigned departments. Resolution No. 24-576 approved Pass Action details Not available 2024-1709 r. New Business for Consideration or Action Resolution authorizing the City of Huntsville to acquire and/or condemn certain non-motorized vehicle and pedestrian easements on, over, under, across and upon certain parcels of land for the Holmes Avenue Streetscape and Corridor Improvements Project. Resolution No. 24-577 approved resolution Pass Action details Video 2024-1710 s. New Business for Consideration or Action Resolution authorizing the City Clerk to invoke Bryant Bank Sidewalk Letter of Credit No. 1394 for Trailhead Phase 5 Subdivision. Resolution No. 24-578 approved Pass Action details Not available 2024-1711 t. New Business for Consideration or Action Resolution authorizing the City Clerk to invoke Bryant Bank Landscape Letter of Credit No. 1395 for Trailhead Phase 5 Subdivision. Resolution No. 24-579 approved Pass Action details Not available 2024-1712 u. New Business for Consideration or Action Resolution authorizing the City Clerk to invoke Trustmark National Bank Letter of Credit No. 22-068-SP for Freeman Road Townhomes. Resolution No. 24-580 approved Pass Action details Not available 2024-1713 v. New Business for Consideration or Action Resolution authorizing the City Clerk to invoke BancorpSouth Bank Letter of Credit No. 362001105631 for Meadows at Hampton Cove Phase 5 Subdivision. Resolution No. 24-581 approved Pass Action details Not available 2024-1714 w. New Business for Consideration or Action Resolution authorizing the City Clerk to invoke Bryant Bank Letter of Credit No. 1453 for Enclave at Trailhead Subdivision. Resolution No. 24-582 approved Pass Action details Not available 2024-1715 x. New Business for Consideration or Action Resolution authorizing the City Clerk to invoke Cadence Bank Letter of Credit No. 323001134821 for Overland Wade Avenue Subdivision. Resolution No. 24-583 approved Pass Action details Not available 2024-1716 y. New Business for Consideration or Action Resolution authorizing the City Attorney to seek a forfeiture of the surety bond issued by Western Surety Company. Resolution No. 24-584 approved Pass Action details Not available 2024-1717 z. New Business for Consideration or Action Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter an Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Lord Aeck Sargent Planning & Design, Inc., for the development of a master plan for the North Huntsville Greenway. Resolution No. 24-585 approved resolution Pass Action details Video 2024-1718 aa. New Business for Consideration or Action Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute Modification No. 1 to the Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Kimely-Horn and Associates, Inc., for extended services. Resolution No. 24-586 approved Pass Action details Not available 2024-1719 ab. New Business for Consideration or Action Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Contract between the City of Huntsville and Rogers Group, Inc., for the Periodic Bid for Asphalt Projects. Resolution No. 24-587 approved Pass Action details Not available 2024-1720 ac. New Business for Consideration or Action Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute Modification No. 1 to the Special Employee Agreement by and between the City of Huntsville and David Whitt. Resolution No. 24-588 approved Pass Action details Not available 2024-1721 ad. New Business for Consideration or Action Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Special Employee Agreement between the City of Huntsville and James V. Campbell. Resolution No. 24-589 approved Pass Action details Not available 2024-1722 ae. New Business for Consideration or Action Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Special Employee Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Carol English. Resolution No. 24-590 approved Pass Action details Not available 2024-1723 af. New Business for Consideration or Action Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Special Employee Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Karen Monks. Resolution No. No. 24-591 approved Pass Action details Not available 2024-1724 a. New Business for Introduction Ordinance authorizing the Mayor to execute a Utility Easement Deed to Huntsville Utilities. (Introduced August 8, 2024, Regular Council Meeting) Ordinance No. No. 24-592 introduced   Action details Video 2024-1725 b. New Business for Introduction Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 89-79, Classification and Salary Plan Ordinance. (Introduced August 8, 2024, Regular Council Meeting) Ordinance No. No. 24-593 introduced   Action details Video 2024-1726 c. New Business for Consideration or Action Ordinance to amend the Budget Ordinance No. 23-762 to modify the authorized strength of the department. (Introduced August 8, 2024, Regular Council Meeting) Ordinance No. No. 24-594 introduced   Action details Video