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, June 11, 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 David Little  
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 May 28, 2026.  
(Minutes Received)  
2026-581  
2026_05_28 FINAL.pdf  
Attachments:  
5.  
6.  
MAYOR: SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS  
COUNCIL: SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS AND RESOLUTIONS  
Special Recognitions  
Resolutions for Approval and Presentation  
a.  
Resolution recognizing the accomplishments of the University of  
Alabama in Huntsville's (UAH) Esports program.  
Resolution No. 26-488  
2026-582  
Robinson  
Sponsors:  
UAH Esports.pdf  
Attachments:  
Resolutions for Approval Only  
7.  
ANNOUNCEMENTS AND PRESENTATIONS  
a.  
Annual report from the Huntsville Police Citizens Advisory Council (HPCAC).  
2026-583  
8.  
9.  
a.  
MATTERS WITH OUTSIDE LEGAL REPRESENTATIVE  
PUBLIC HEARINGS TO BE HELD  
Public Hearing on a Resolution authorizing the demolition of an unsafe building  
constituting a public nuisance located at 3804 Melody Rd. NE, Huntsville, AL;  
and consideration of a Resolution pertaining to the same.  
Resolution No. 26-489  
2026-584  
Community Development  
Sponsors:  
3804 Melody Rd Ne SPN Res 06-11-2026.pdf  
Attachments:  
10.  
PUBLIC HEARINGS TO BE SET  
a.  
Resolution to set a public hearing on the zoning of 2.41 acres of land lying on the  
2026-585  
2026-586  
2026-587  
west side of Old Big Cove Road and south of Worley Dr. to Residence 2 District;  
and the introduction of an Ordinance pertaining to the same. (Set July 23, 2026,  
Regular Council Meeting)  
Resolution No. 26-490  
Ordinance No. 26-491  
Planning  
Sponsors:  
Old Big Cove Zoning Complete  
Attachments:  
b.  
Resolution to set a public hearing on the zoning of 2.47 acres of land lying on the  
south side of Old Hwy 20 and east of Greenbrier Pkway to Commercial Industrial  
Park District; and the introduction of an Ordinance pertaining to the same. (Set  
July 23, 2026, Regular Council Meeting)  
Resolution No. 26-492  
Ordinance No. 26-493  
Planning  
Sponsors:  
Old Hwy 20 Zoning Complete  
Attachments:  
c.  
Resolution to set a public hearing on the rezoning of 505.03 acres of land lying on  
the north of Bob Wade Ln., and east and west of Mt. Lebanon Rd. from  
Residence 2 and Residence 2-B Districts to Planned Development - Housing  
District, LUI 45 & 56; and the introduction of an Ordinance pertaining to the  
same. (Set July 23, 2026, Regular Council Meeting)  
Resolution No. 26-494  
Ordinance No. 26-495  
Planning  
Sponsors:  
Harris Farms PDH Rezoning 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 John Meredith  
Councilmember Michelle Watkins  
Councilmember Bill Kling  
Councilmember David Little  
Councilmember Jennie Robinson  
FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT  
14.  
a.  
Resolution authorizing expenditures for payment.  
Resolution No. 26-496  
2026-588  
Finance Committee  
Expenditures - Complete  
Sponsors:  
Attachments:  
15.  
16.  
a.  
BOARD APPOINTMENTS TO BE VOTED ON  
BOARD APPOINTMENT NOMINATIONS  
Nomination to appoint Daniel Tate to the Huntsville Electric Utility Board to the  
2026-589  
seat previously held by Kimberly Lewis for a three (3) year term to expire July 1,  
2029.  
Resolution No. 26-497  
Meredith  
Sponsors:  
Electric Appointment DT.pdf  
Attachments:  
b.  
Nomination to reappoint Jim Batson to the Huntsville Natural Gas Utility Board  
to his current seat for a three (3) year term to expire July 1, 2029.  
Resolution No. 26-499  
2026-591  
Little  
Sponsors:  
Gas Utility Reappointment JB.pdf  
Attachments:  
c.  
Nomination to reappoint Jim Batson to the Huntsville Water Utility Board to his  
current seat for a three (3) year term to expire July 1, 2029.  
Resolution No. 26-500  
2026-592  
2026-593  
Little  
Sponsors:  
Water Utility Reappointment JB.pdf  
Attachments:  
d.  
Nomination to reappoint David Mathis to the Huntsville-Madison County Marina  
and Port Authority, City Council Place 1 (his current seat), for a five (5) year term  
to expire July 1, 2031.  
Resolution No. 26-501  
Robinson  
Sponsors:  
DM Port Authority.pdf  
Attachments:  
e.  
Nomination to appoint Yolanda Sales, to the Human Relations Commission,  
Place 1, to fill a vacancy due to the resignation of Remelus Bowden for the  
remainder of a vacant four (4) year term to expire September 8, 2026.  
Resolution No. 26-502  
2026-594  
2026-595  
2026-596  
Watkins  
Sponsors:  
HRC YS.pdf  
Attachments:  
f.  
Nomination to appoint Paulette Risher to the Huntsville-Madison County  
Railroad Authority, City Place 1, to the seat previously held by Jaray Wilson for a  
five (5) year term to expire May 22, 2031.  
Resolution No. 26-503  
Robinson  
Sponsors:  
Risher complete.pdf  
Attachments:  
g.  
Nomination to appoint Ruchi Singhal, to the Earlyworks Museums Board, Place  
9, to the seat previously held by William Clark for the remainder of a (3) year  
term to expire June 26, 2028.  
Resolution No. 26-504  
Robinson  
Sponsors:  
EarlyWorks RS.pdf  
Attachments:  
17.  
18.  
HUNTSVILLE UTILITIES ITEMS  
LEGAL DEPARTMENT ITEMS/TRANSACTIONS  
Vacation of Easements  
a.  
b.  
Ordinance authorizing the vacation of a Utility and Drainage Easement  
between Tracts 1 and 2, Martinson Ranch, Phase 4. (DRP Concord)  
Ordinance No. 26-505  
2026-597  
Legal  
Sponsors:  
DRP Concord eas vac Complete.pdf  
Attachments:  
Ordinance authorizing the vacation of a 5-foot Utility and Drainage  
Easement in Lot 2, Monte Sano Construction Co. Subdivision, 1617  
Monte Sano Blvd. (Datowide)  
2026-598  
Ordinance No. 26-506  
Legal  
Sponsors:  
Datowide eas vac Complete.pdf  
Attachments:  
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)  
Ordinance No. 26-484  
Administration  
Sponsors:  
Lodging Tax Ord Complete.pdf  
Attachments:  
b.  
Ordinance annexing 24.67 acres of land lying on the north side of University  
Drive and east of Providence Main St. (Introduced on May 28, 2026, Regular  
Council Meeting)  
2026-600  
2026-601  
Ordinance No. 26-485  
Planning  
Sponsors:  
University Dr Annexation Ordinance complete  
Attachments:  
c.  
Ordinance annexing 1.98 acres of land lying on the north side of Capshaw Rd.  
and west of Wall Triana Hwy. (Introduced on May 28, 2026, Regular Council  
Meeting)  
Ordinance No. 26-486  
Planning  
Sponsors:  
Capshaw Annexation Ordinance Complete  
Attachments:  
d.  
Ordinance to declare certain property surplus and no longer needed for municipal  
use. (Introduced on May 28, 2026, Regular Council Meeting)  
Ordinance No. 26-487  
2026-602  
Police  
Sponsors:  
Ordinance BWC Destruction Complete.pdf  
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.  
Resolution authorizing travel expenses.  
Resolution No. 26-507  
2026-603  
Finance  
Sponsors:  
Travel_Resolution_Complete.pdf  
Attachments:  
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.  
2026-604  
Resolution No. 26-508  
Finance  
Sponsors:  
Resolution_Procurement_Complete.pdf  
Attachments:  
c.  
Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement to mutually  
terminate the Janitorial Services - Administrative Facilities awarded to Office  
Pride, Inc., pursuant to Resolution No. 26-413.  
2026-605  
2026-606  
Resolution No. 26-509  
Finance  
Sponsors:  
Mutually Terminate Janitorial Contract - Office Pride Complete.pdf  
Attachments:  
d.  
Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement to award the  
Janitorial Services - Administration Building contract, previously awarded  
pursuant to Resolution No. 26-413, to PJH Cleaning, Inc., d/b/a Alabama  
Cleaning Service  
Resolution No.26-510  
Finance  
Sponsors:  
Janitoral Contract - PJH Cleaning - Complete.pdf  
Attachments:  
e.  
Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute the Participating Entity Addendum  
for utilization of the NASPO ValuePoint Cooperative Purchasing Master  
Agreement Number MA152 held by Cellco Partnership, d/b/a Verizon Wireless,  
for the provision wireless voice, data, and accessories.  
2026-607  
Resolution No. 26-511  
Finance  
Sponsors:  
NASPO ValuePoint - Complete.pdf  
Attachments:  
f.  
Resolution authorizing the Mayor to submit an application to the Alabama  
Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) for FY2026  
Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) funds.  
2026-608  
2026-609  
2026-610  
Resolution No. 26-512  
Community Development  
Sponsors:  
Packet - Application to ADECA for FY2026 ESG.pdf  
Attachments:  
g.  
Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Contract between the City of  
Huntsville and the low bidder, Rogers Group, Inc., for Ditto Landing Event Space  
Parking Lot, Base Bid and Option #1, Project No. 71-26-SP36.  
Resolution No. 26-513  
Engineering  
Sponsors:  
Ditto Landing complete.pdf  
Attachments:  
h.  
Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Contract between the City of  
Huntsville and the low bidder, Shelton’s Railroad Construction, Inc., for James  
Record Road Railroad Crossing, Project No. 71-23-RD05 & ALDOT Project No.  
RHPD-STPHV-RR17(910).  
Resolution No.26-514  
Engineering  
Sponsors:  
James Record Road Railroad Crossing Resolution.docx  
Attachments:  
i.  
Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement between the City of  
Huntsville and Schoel Engineering Company, Inc., for Engineering Design  
Services for Roadway Improvements along Northern Bypass and Memorial  
Parkway, Project No. 71-26-RD03 & ALDOT Project No. CRSA-STPHV-PE10.  
Resolution No. 26-515  
2026-611  
Engineering  
Sponsors:  
Northern Bypass & Memorial Parkway complete.pdf  
Attachments:  
j.  
Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement between the City of  
Huntsville and Skipper Consulting, Inc., for Professional Engineering Services  
for an Interchange Access Request (IAR) Study along I-65 between Exit 340 and  
Exit 347, Project No. 71-26-SP47.  
2026-612  
2026-613  
2026-614  
2026-615  
2026-616  
Resolution No. 26-516  
Engineering  
Sponsors:  
Traffic Corridor I65 New Interchange complete.pdf  
Attachments:  
k.  
Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Land Lease Agreement renewal  
between the City of Huntsville and Roger Martin Farms, for the rent and lease of  
approximately 111 acres of unimproved land generally located in Cummings  
Research Park.  
Resolution No. 26-517  
Engineering  
Sponsors:  
Roger Martin Farms Land Lease Agreement complete.pdf  
Attachments:  
l.  
Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Land Lease Agreement renewal  
between the City of Huntsville and Roger Martin Farms, for the rent and lease of  
approximately 15 acres of unimproved land generally located at the southwest  
corner of Capshaw Road and Wall Triana Highway.  
Resolution No. 26-518  
Engineering  
Sponsors:  
Roger Martin Land Lease Capshaw & Wall Triana complete.pdf  
Attachments:  
m.  
Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Land Lease Agreement renewal  
between the City of Huntsville and DeVaney Brothers Farms, for the rent and  
lease of approximately 233 acres of unimproved land lying in Limestone County  
and generally located off of Greenbrier Road.  
Resolution No. 26-519  
Engineering  
Sponsors:  
DeVaney Brothers Land Lease Agreement complete.pdf  
Attachments:  
n.  
Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Land Lease Agreement renewal  
between the City of Huntsville and DeVaney Brothers Farms, for the rent and  
lease of approximately 131 acres of unimproved land lying in the vicinity of the  
Western Area Treatment Plant.  
Resolution No. 26-520  
Engineering  
Sponsors:  
DeVaney Brothers Land Lease Agreement complete.pdf  
Attachments:  
o.  
Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding  
between the City of Huntsville and Mazda Toyota Manufacturing USA, Inc., for  
the Use of Facilities for Public Safety training purposes.  
Resolution No. 26-521  
2026-617  
2026-618  
Fire and Rescue  
Sponsors:  
COMPLETE Mazda Toyota MOU.pdf  
Attachments:  
p.  
Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Design Services Agreement  
between the City of Huntsville and MPS Architects, P.C., for the Transit Station  
Office Renovation.  
Resolution No. 26-522  
General Services  
Sponsors:  
MPS-TRANSIT OFFICE MOD - Standard Agreement Architectual  
Attachments:  
q.  
r.  
s.  
t.  
Resolution to adjust the salaries of employees in certain positions in assigned  
departments.  
Resolution No. 26-523  
2026-619  
2026-620  
2026-621  
2026-622  
Human Resources  
Sponsors:  
TMP-7033 Complete.pdf  
Attachments:  
Resolution authorizing the City Clerk to invoke Bryant Bank Letter of Credit No.  
1358 for Packard Subdivision, Phase IV.  
Resolution No. 26-524  
Legal  
Sponsors:  
Packard LOC Complete.pdf  
Attachments:  
Resolution authorizing the City Clerk to invoke Bryant Bank Letter of Credit No.  
1472 for Forest at Hays Farm Phase 2.  
Resolution No. 26-525  
Legal  
Sponsors:  
Forest at Hays LOC Complete.pdf  
Attachments:  
Resolution authorizing the City Clerk to invoke First Bank Letter of Credit No.  
1750114299 for Sequoyah Cove Phase 3 Subdivision.  
Resolution No. 26-526  
Legal  
Sponsors:  
Sequoyah Cove LOC Complete.pdf  
Attachments:  
u.  
v.  
Resolution authorizing the City Attorney to settle the property damage claim of  
Exchange Partners, LLC., (Rusty Counts) (Claim FY26-62).  
Resolution No. 26-527  
2026-623  
2026-624  
Legal  
Sponsors:  
Exchange Partners Complete.pdf  
Attachments:  
Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Facility Use Agreement between  
the City of Huntsville and JAMSEC, LLC, for the event “Le Diner en Blanc-  
Decatur”.  
Resolution No. 26-528  
Parks & Recreation  
Sponsors:  
Le Diner Blanc-Complete.pdf  
Attachments:  
w.  
Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding  
between the Family Services Center, Inc., and the Huntsville Police Department  
Major Crimes Unit Homicide Survivors and Crime Victims Program.  
Resolution No. 26-529  
2026-625  
Police  
Sponsors:  
MOU Family Services Complete.pdf  
Attachments:  
x.  
y.  
Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute Modification No. 1 to the  
Agreement between the City of Huntsville and Roadside Towing & Collision.  
Resolution No. 26-530  
2026-626  
2026-627  
Police  
Sponsors:  
Complete File.pdf  
Attachments:  
Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Services Agreement between the  
City of Huntsville and NeoGov for the PowerPolicy single sign-on (SSO)  
software solution.  
Resolution No. 26-531  
Police  
Sponsors:  
NeoGov SSO Complete 2026.pdf  
Attachments:  
z.  
Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Service Agreement by and  
between the City of Huntsville and Mobile Communications America, Inc.  
Resolution No. 26-532  
2026-628  
Police  
Sponsors:  
MCA Sales Agreement-Complete.pdf  
Attachments:  
aa.  
ab.  
Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Rental Agreement by and  
between the City of Huntsville and Meridian Rapid Defense Rentals, LLC.  
Resolution No. 26-533  
2026-629  
2026-570  
Police  
Sponsors:  
Meridian Complete File.pdf  
Attachments:  
Resolution authorizing the acceptance of a Corrective Deed correcting the legal  
description contained in the original deed recorded in Deed Book 2023, Page  
15218, of the Probate Records of Huntsville, Alabama, and authorizing the Mayor  
to execute a Quitclaim Deed to convey the portion of land erroneously included in  
the original Deed back to the parties.  
Resolution No. 26-534  
Urban Development  
Sponsors:  
Hylis Madry Corrective Deed Complete.pdf  
Attachments:  
21.  
NEW BUSINESS ITEMS FOR INTRODUCTION  
a.  
Introduction of an Ordinance amending Chapter 8 (Businesses) of the Code of  
2026-630  
Ordinances of the City of Huntsville to add Article VI concerning Private Park  
and Pay Facilities.  
Ordinance No. 26-535  
Kling  
Sponsors:  
Park and Pay Ord Complete.pdf  
Attachments:  
b.  
Introduction of an Ordinance declaring certain equipment surplus and to be  
recycled for monetary value.  
Ordinance No. 26-536  
2026-631  
2026-632  
Fleet Department  
Sponsors:  
FleetVehicleSurplus3232026.pdf  
Attachments:  
c.  
Introduction of an Ordinance to amend Ordinance No 25-194 Chapter 2  
(Administration), Article XIII (Control of Access to city owned, controlled and  
leased premises) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Huntsville.  
Ordinance No. 26-537  
Legal  
Sponsors:  
Chapter 2, Article XIIIComplete.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  
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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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