Jennie Robinson, President  
Bill Kling, Councilmember  
David Little, Councilmember  
Michelle Watkins, Councilmember  
John Meredith, Councilmember  
Tommy Battle, Mayor  
John Hamilton, City Administrator  
Trey Riley, City Attorney  
Shaundrika Edwards, City Clerk  
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS  
5:30 PM  
Thursday, July 9, 2026  
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL  
CALL TO ORDER  
1.  
INVOCATION  
Offered by: Huntsville Alabama Public Safety Chaplains  
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE  
2.  
Led by: Councilmember Michelle Watkins  
3.  
4.  
a.  
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA  
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING(S)  
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council held on June 25, 2026.  
(Minutes Received)  
2026-682  
City Clerk  
Sponsors:  
2026_06_25 FINAL.pdf  
Attachments:  
5.  
MAYOR: SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS  
a.  
Presentation recognizing the Huntsville Salutes America’s 250th Committee and  
2026-736  
its partners for their outstanding work in organizing a year-long celebration of the  
nation’s founding.  
6.  
COUNCIL: SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS AND RESOLUTIONS  
Special Recognitions  
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  
2026-683  
Robinson  
Sponsors:  
Craig Sumner Resolution.pdf  
Attachments:  
b.  
Resolution honoring the North Alabama Railroad Museum on the  
occasion of its 60th Anniversary.  
Resolution No. 26-569  
2026-684  
2026-685  
Watkins  
Sponsors:  
Railroad Resolution 070926.pdf  
Attachments:  
c.  
Resolution recognizing Louise Garman’s 106th birthday and celebrating  
her extraordinary life of civil service, accomplishment, and adventure.  
Resolution No. 26-570  
Kling  
Sponsors:  
26-570.pdf  
Attachments:  
Resolutions for Approval Only  
7.  
ANNOUNCEMENTS AND PRESENTATIONS  
a.  
Annual report from the Huntsville Police Citizens Advisory Council (HPCAC).  
2026-681  
8.  
9.  
a.  
MATTERS WITH OUTSIDE LEGAL REPRESENTATIVE  
PUBLIC HEARINGS TO BE HELD  
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  
2026-686  
Community Development  
Sponsors:  
6026 Lincoya Dr Nw JPN 2nd Res 7-09-2026.pdf  
Attachments:  
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  
2026-687  
Community Development  
Sponsors:  
3208 Tenth Ave Sw PN Res 07-09-2026.pdf  
Attachments:  
10.  
PUBLIC HEARINGS TO BE SET  
a.  
Resolution to declare a public nuisance located at 2117 Ridgeway St. SW,  
2026-688  
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  
Community Development  
Sponsors:  
2117 Ridgeway St Nw JPN 1st Res 07-09-2026.pdf  
Attachments:  
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  
2026-689  
Ordinance No. 26-575  
Planning  
Sponsors:  
University Dr. Zoning Complete  
Attachments:  
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  
2026-690  
Ordinance No. 26-577  
Planning  
Sponsors:  
Capshaw Zoning Complete  
Attachments:  
11.  
AGENDA RELATED PUBLIC COMMENTS  
This portion of the meeting is reserved for persons wishing to address the Council on matters relating to  
the specific content of items on the meeting agenda. You may sign up to speak on the Public Comments  
Roster prior to the meeting. When called, approach the microphone and state your name, home address  
and city of residence. Each speaker may address the Council for three minutes. Speakers shall refrain  
from entering into a dialogue with Council Members or City staff and from making comments regarding  
the good name and character of any individual.  
12.  
13.  
MAYOR COMMENTS  
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS  
Councilmember Bill Kling  
Councilmember David Little  
Councilmember John Meredith  
Councilmember Michelle Watkins  
Councilmember Jennie Robinson  
14.  
FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT  
a.  
Resolution authorizing expenditures for payment.  
Resolution No. 26-578  
2026-691  
Finance Committee  
Expenditures - Complete  
Sponsors:  
Attachments:  
b.  
Ordinance approving appropriations, goods, or services for District 1 Council  
2026-692  
Improvement Funds.  
Ordinance No. 26-579  
City Council  
Sponsors:  
District 1 Council Improvement_Complete.pdf  
Attachments:  
c.  
Ordinance approving appropriations, goods, or services for District 3 Council  
2026-693  
Improvement Funds  
Ordinance No. 26-580  
City Council  
Sponsors:  
District 3 Council Improvement_Complete.pdf  
Attachments:  
15.  
16.  
a.  
BOARD APPOINTMENTS TO BE VOTED ON  
BOARD APPOINTMENT NOMINATIONS  
Nomination to reappoint David Nast to the Museum Board of the City of  
2026-694  
2026-695  
2026-696  
Huntsville to his current seat for a six (6) year term to expire August 13, 2032.  
Resolution No. 26-581  
Kling  
Sponsors:  
Nast Museum Reappointment.doc.pdf  
Attachments:  
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  
Kling  
Sponsors:  
Griffin Museum Reappointment.doc.pdf  
Attachments:  
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  
Robinson  
Sponsors:  
DRA MH.pdf  
Attachments:  
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.  
2026-697  
2026-698  
Resolution No. 26-584  
Robinson  
Sponsors:  
DRA JB.pdf  
Attachments:  
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  
Watkins  
Sponsors:  
DRA SB.pdf  
Attachments:  
17.  
18.  
HUNTSVILLE UTILITIES ITEMS  
LEGAL DEPARTMENT ITEMS/TRANSACTIONS  
Vacation of Easements  
Vacation of Rights-of-Way  
Deeds of Acceptance  
19.  
UNFINISHED BUSINESS ITEMS FOR ACTION  
a.  
Ordinance to amend Chapter 15 (License and Taxes), Article III (Sales, Use,  
2026-599  
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  
Administration  
Sponsors:  
Lodging Tax Ord Complete.pdf  
Attachments:  
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  
2026-699  
Finance  
Sponsors:  
Ordinance - Add Vendor Gratuity Policy - Complete.pdf  
Attachments:  
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  
2026-700  
2026-701  
Fleet Department  
Sponsors:  
FowlerAuctionAug2026.pdf  
Attachments:  
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  
ITS  
Sponsors:  
MARS Auction Complete.pdf  
Attachments:  
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  
2026-702  
Landscape Management  
Sponsors:  
Huntsville Tree Commission Ordinance Complete.pdf  
Attachments:  
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)  
2026-703  
2026-704  
Ordinance No. 26-565  
Landscape Management  
Sponsors:  
Ch. 27, Article II-Tree Amendment Ordinance Complete.pdf  
Attachments:  
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  
Planning  
Sponsors:  
Old Monrovia Annexation Complete  
Attachments:  
20.  
NEW BUSINESS ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION OR ACTION  
These items will be approved in one motion unless any member of the Council wishes to remove an  
item for discussion. The reading of each item will be waived unless a Councilmember requests  
otherwise.  
a.  
b.  
c.  
Resolution authorizing travel expenses.  
Resolution No. 26-586  
2026-705  
2026-706  
2026-707  
Finance  
Sponsors:  
Travel_Resolution_Complete.pdf  
Attachments:  
Resolution authorizing the acceptance of donations.  
Resolution No. 26-587  
Finance  
Sponsors:  
Donations_Complete.pdf  
Attachments:  
Ordinance amending Budget Ordinance No. 25-744, by changing appropriate  
funding for various departments and funds.  
Ordinance No. 26-588  
Finance  
Sponsors:  
Budget_Amendment_Complete.pdf  
Attachments:  
d.  
e.  
f.  
Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into agreements with the low bidders  
meeting specifications as outlined in the attached Summary of Bids for  
Acceptance.  
2026-708  
2026-709  
2026-710  
Resolution No. 26-589  
Finance  
Sponsors:  
Resolution_Procurement_Complete.pdf  
Attachments:  
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  
Finance  
Sponsors:  
Resolution - Contract Reassignment Complete.pdf  
Attachments:  
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  
Finance  
Sponsors:  
Resolution - Contract Reassignment - Janitorial Complete.pdf  
Attachments:  
g.  
h.  
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  
2026-711  
2026-712  
Administration  
Sponsors:  
TIF 9 Project Plan Complete 7-7-26.pdf  
Attachments:  
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  
City Clerk  
Sponsors:  
Renaud complete.pdf  
Attachments:  
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).  
2026-713  
Resolution No. 26-594  
Community Development  
Sponsors:  
Complete - Agreement with CEW for 2025 CAPER.pdf  
Attachments:  
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  
2026-714  
2026-715  
EMA  
Sponsors:  
2025-FIL-8 Cover Packet.pdf  
Attachments:  
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  
Engineering  
Sponsors:  
Wiregrass CO 3 Northern Bypass COMPLETE.pdf  
Attachments:  
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.  
2026-716  
Resolution No. 26-597  
Engineering  
Sponsors:  
Barge Old Big Cove Road COMPLETE.pdf  
Attachments:  
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.  
2026-717  
2026-718  
Resolution No. 26-598  
Engineering  
Sponsors:  
Geotechnical Testing Ditto Landing Event Space Parking Lot  
Attachments:  
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  
Engineering  
Sponsors:  
ALDOT Engineering,ROW,Utility & CA Agrmt Slaughter  
Attachments:  
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.  
2026-719  
2026-720  
Resolution No. 26-600  
General Services  
Sponsors:  
EngineeringContract-SCHOEL-MAPLE HILL final  
Attachments:  
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  
Human Resources  
Sponsors:  
Complete TMP-7019.pdf  
Attachments:  
q.  
Resolution authorizing the City Clerk to invoke Bank Independent Letter of  
Credit No. 30028736 for West Huntsville Addition Townhomes.  
Resolution No. 26-602  
2026-721  
2026-722  
Legal  
Sponsors:  
West Huntsville LOC Complete.pdf  
Attachments:  
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  
Legal  
Sponsors:  
Preserve 3800 LOC Complete.pdf  
Attachments:  
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  
2026-723  
2026-724  
2026-725  
2026-726  
2026-727  
2026-728  
Legal  
Sponsors:  
Preserve 0700 LOC Complete.pdf  
Attachments:  
t.  
Resolution authorizing the City Clerk to invoke Servis 1st Bank Letter of Credit  
No. 33928 for Mountain Cove Subdivision.  
Resolution No. 26-605  
Legal  
Sponsors:  
Mountain Cove LOC Complete.pdf  
Attachments:  
u.  
v.  
w.  
x.  
Resolution authorizing the City Attorney to settle the workers’ compensation  
claim of Steven Argo.  
Resolution No. 26-606  
Legal  
Sponsors:  
Argo Complete.pdf  
Attachments:  
Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Services Agreement between the  
City of Huntsville and Alacourt.com.  
Resolution No. 26-607  
Municipal Court  
Sponsors:  
Alacourt Services Agr Complete.pdf  
Attachments:  
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  
Parks & Recreation  
Sponsors:  
COMPLETE Rocket City Cigar Festival 2026.pdf  
Attachments:  
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  
Police  
Sponsors:  
AXON Contract Modification Complete.pdf  
Attachments:  
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).  
2026-729  
Resolution No. 26-610  
Police  
Sponsors:  
MOU ATF NESS (Complete).pdf  
Attachments:  
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.  
2026-730  
Resolution No. 26-611  
Urban Development  
Sponsors:  
UES Highway 20 & County Line Rd complete.pdf  
Attachments:  
aa.  
ab.  
ac.  
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  
2026-731  
2026-732  
2026-733  
Urban Development  
Sponsors:  
Rochford Land Innovations complete.pdf  
Attachments:  
Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Special Employee Agreement  
between the City of Huntsville and Eric Geater.  
Resolution No. 26-613  
ITS  
Sponsors:  
Special Employee Agreement Complete.pdf  
Attachments:  
Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Special Employee Agreement  
renewal between the City of Huntsville and Mary C. Cates.  
Resolution No. 26-614  
Legal  
Sponsors:  
Cates Special Employee Complete.pdf  
Attachments:  
21.  
NEW BUSINESS ITEMS FOR INTRODUCTION  
a.  
Introduction of an Ordinance concerning a Franchise Agreement between the City  
2026-734  
of Huntsville, Alabama, and Limestone County Water and Sewer Authority.  
Ordinance No. 26-615  
Legal  
Sponsors:  
Limestone County Franchise Agreement Complete.pdf  
Attachments:  
22.  
SECOND ROSTER PUBLIC COMMENTS  
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the City business whether or not such items are on the meeting agenda. You may sign up to speak on  
the Second Public Comments Roster prior to or during the meeting. When called, approach the  
microphone and state your name, home address and city of residence. Each speaker may address the  
Council for three minutes. Speakers shall refrain from entering into a dialogue with Council Members or  
City staff and from making comments regarding the good name and character of any individual.  
23.  
ADJOURNMENT  
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