Huntsville public meetings in 2023
29 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council Regular Meeting
The City Council will consider several public hearings regarding property zoning and the demolition of unsafe buildings. The agenda also includes various resolutions for board appointments, travel authorizations, and budget modifications.
- Public hearing for demolition of unsafe building at 1507 Barrington Rd. NW Units A, B, C & D
- Public hearing for demolition of unsafe building at 4505 Lakeview Dr. NW
- Zoning ordinance for 13.20 acres near Old Big Cove Rd. and Walter Bird Dr.
- Zoning ordinance for 88.78 acres near Cecil Ashburn Drive and Old Big Cove Rd.
- Resolution to authorize travel for Council Members Bill Kling and John Meredith to Washington, D.C.
City Council Regular Meeting
The City Council will consider various rezoning requests, public nuisance declarations, and several municipal service contracts. The agenda also includes board appointments and a road naming ordinance.
- Rezoning of 94.57 acres near Swancott Road
- Rezoning of 23.51 acres near Swancott Road and Bilow Road
- Rezoning of 40.02 acres near Meridian St. and Mertle Dr.
- Public nuisance declaration for 3114 Stewart St. NW
- Contract for Von Braun Center East and South Hall Renovations with Thrash Commercial Contractors, Inc.
City Council Regular Meeting
The City Council will address several public hearings regarding land rezoning and right-of-way vacations. The agenda also includes multiple resolutions for city agreements, infrastructure projects, and board appointments.
- Public hearing: Rezoning 64.68 acres from Residence 1 to Planned Industrial District near Liberty Hill Road
- Public hearing: Rezoning 0.50 acres from Medical District to General Business C-3 near Governors Drive
- Public hearing: Vacation of right-of-way along Hagey Drive
- Resolution: Naming a road in John Hunt Park as Steve Ivey Drive SW
- Resolution: Agreement for the Joe Davis Hotel Development with BREG HSV, L.L.C.
City Council Regular Meeting
The Huntsville City Council will review several rezoning requests and public hearings scheduled for December. The agenda also includes a $5.6 million water revenue warrant and various infrastructure contracts.
- $5,635,000 water revenue warrant for water system improvements
- Contract with Wiregrass Construction Company for Huntsville Northern Bypass
- Annexation of 94.82 acres near Swancott Road and Rabbit Lane
- Rezoning of 88.78 acres on Cecil Ashburn Drive
- Development agreement for Rocket Development Partners, L.L.C.
City Council Regular Meeting
The City Council will consider several land rezoning requests and public hearings. The agenda also includes a $5,635,000 water revenue warrant for Huntsville Utilities and various municipal agreements.
- Public hearing: Rezoning 1.01 acres on Old Big Cove Rd. to Residence 1-B District
- Public hearing: Rezoning 314.89 acres near Swancott Road to multiple residential districts
- Public hearing: Operation of five taxicabs for Carol Boyer d/b/a American Cab
- Ordinance: Issuance of a $5,635,000 Subordinated Water Revenue Warrant for water system improvements
- Resolution: Redevelopment of the Old Lewter Hardware Building facade
City Council Regular Meeting
The City Council will consider an agreement for a multi-day music festival at John Hunt Park. The agenda also includes several rezoning requests and ordinances for land annexation. Additionally, the council will review updates to driving laws regarding wireless communication devices.
- Agreement with C3 Presents, L.L.C. for a multi-day music festival at John Hunt Park
- Rezoning of 64.68 acres on Liberty Hill Road to a Planned Industrial District
- Ordinance amending the use of wireless communication devices while driving
- Rezoning of 9.83 acres near US Hwy 7 W and Springhill Road to Highway Business C-4
- Annexation of 4.55 acres on Dug Hill Road
City Council Regular Meeting
The City Council is reviewing the annual budget for fiscal year 2024 and several uncompleted business items. The agenda includes public hearings on land rezoning, board appointments, and utility easement vacations.
- Public hearing on rezoning 3.00 acres east of Rideout Drive and north of Willow Pointe Drive
- Adoption of the City of Huntsville annual budget for fiscal year 2�2024
- Ordinance regarding cost of living adjustments (COLA) for eligible employees
- Resolution approving the 2014 and 1990 Capital Improvement Plans for Fiscal Years 2024-2033
- Vacation of several utility and drainage easements across various locations
City Council Work Session
The Huntsville City Council will review the administration's presentation of the FY2024 budget. The session includes presentations on the 2014 CIP and 1990 CIP, followed by council discussion.
- Presentation of FY2024 Budget
- Presentation of 2014 CIP
- Presentation of 1990 CIP
City Council Regular Meeting
The City Council will consider several rezoning requests and a public hearing for The Enclave at Trailhead. Additionally, the council is reviewing budget work orders for Huntsville Utilities' electric and gas departments.
- Public hearing for The Enclave at Trailhead private subdivision
- Rezoning of 314.89 acres near Swancott Road and Bilow Road
- Rezoning of 137.34 acres near North Memorial Parkway
- Electric Department budget work orders totaling $62,215,285.00
- Gas Department budget work orders totaling $5,234,622.00
City Council Regular Meeting
The City Council will review proposed changes to the Huntsville Utilities water fee schedule and multiple rezoning requests. The agenda also includes the annexation of large land tracts and various service agreements for city operations.
- Proposed increase to the Huntsville Utilities water fee schedule
- Rezoning of 61.05 acres near Hwy 231-431 and Meridian St
- Annexation of 695.35 acres between US I-65 and AL Hwy 31
- Land surveying services contract with Croy Engineering, L.L.C.
- Network service agreement with Comcast Cable Communications Management, LLC
City Council Regular Meeting
The council will consider an ordinance to increase the water fee schedule. The agenda also includes a rezoning request for 3 acres near Rideout Drive and several board appointments. Additionally, various city contracts and property donations are up for review.
- Ordinance to increase the water fee schedule
- Rezoning of 3.00 acres near Rideout Drive and Willow Pointe Drive
- Naming the John Hunt Park soccer complex as the Loretta P. Spencer Sports Complex
- Engineering design services for Apex Road (Goss Road Extension)
- Construction services for James Crawford Park - East
City Council Regular Meeting
The City Council will hold public hearings on several land rezonings, including a 327.60-acre tract near Brownsferry Road. The meeting also includes votes on infrastructure funding for LW Redstone Company and various board appointments. Additionally, the council will consider budget amendments and contract approvals.
- Rezoning of 327.60 acres at Huntsville Brownsferry Road and Mooresville Road to Highway Business C-4 District
- Funding agreement for Redstone Gateway infrastructure costs with LW Redstone Company, LLC
- Contract with SJ&L General Contractor, L.L.C. for Goss Road Extension and Mass Grading
- Change Order No. 1 for Von Braun Center North Hall and Playhouse renovations
- Ordinance to rename Discovery Point Drive to Wilchrist Circle
City Council Work Session
The Huntsville City Council will hold a work session to discuss police procedures regarding misdemeanor marijuana possession. The discussion focuses on an effort to allow officers to issue citations rather than taking individuals into custody.
- Discussion on enabling police to issue citations for misdemeanor marijuana possession instead of arrests
City Council Work Session
The City Council will hold a work session to discuss the 2023-2024 budget. The meeting includes a call to order and an adjournment.
- Discussion of the 2023-2024 budget
City Council Regular Meeting
The City Council will consider several rezoning requests, utility infrastructure spending, and various board appointments. The agenda also includes resolutions for public hearings and the vacation of multiple easements.
- Rezoning of 13.13 acres near Bob Wade Road and Pulaski Pike
- Rezoning of 61.05 acres east of Hwy 231-431 and north of Meridian St.
- $4,200,000 for Huntsville Utilities electric and fiber development
- $2,600,000 for a water main installation on Research Park Boulevard
- $3,000,000 for the purchase of distribution transformers
City Council Special Session
The Huntsville City Council will hold a special session to conduct a public hearing. The hearing concerns the revocation of a license related to case number 388 for alleged ordinance violations.
- Public hearing for licensure revocation (Case No. 388)
- Resolution No. 23-523
City Council Regular Meeting
The Huntsville City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the rezoning of 56.75 acres near South Memorial Parkway. The agenda also includes approving utility infrastructure repairs and several board appointments.
- Public hearing for rezoning 56.75 acres at South Memorial Pkwy and Hobbs Island Rd
- $1,400,000 for Southwest Water Treatment Plant repairs and fluoride tank replacement
- Land lease agreements with Roger Martin Farms for 15 and 90 acres
- Expansion Project Development Agreement with HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology
- Reappointments to the Water Utility, Electric Utility, and Emergency Management boards
City Council Regular Meeting
The City Council will consider setting public hearings for multiple rezoning requests, including a 327-acre tract near Brownsferry Road. The agenda also includes board appointments and professional service agreements.
- Setting public hearings for rezonings of land near Brownsferry Road and US Hwy 72 W
- Agreement with Mobile Communications America, Inc. for communication system services
- Architectural services agreement for the Martin Road Recreation Center
- Ordinance amending the city's fireworks code
- Budget amendments for various departments and funds
City Council Regular Meeting
The Huntsville City Council will review several public hearings regarding land rezoning and zoning ordinances. The agenda also includes various resolutions for city contracts, property annexations, and budget amendments.
- Rezoning of 116.92 acres near Memorial Parkway and Industrial Drive
- Zoning of 1.96 acres east of Wall Triana Blvd. and south of McCrary Rd.
- Zoning of 3.44 acres north of US Hwy 72 W and east of Old Railroad Bed Road
- Rezoning of 7.29 acres north of Bradford Drive and east of Wynn Drive
- Sale of approximately 14.83 acres in Cummings Research Park to Blue Origin Alabama, LLC
City Council Special Session
The Huntsville City Council will consider a resolution regarding General Obligation Warrants, Series 2020-A. The proposal authorizes the city to purchase up to $6,695,000 in principal amount for termination and cancellation.
- Resolution authorizing the purchase of up to $6,695,000 in General Obligation Warrants, Series 2020-A, for termination and cancellation
City Council Regular Meeting
The City Council will review mid-year budgets and hear presentations on homeless services. The agenda includes public hearings for a demolition lien at 2106 Boardman St. SW and potential rezoning of land near South Memorial Parkway.
- Public hearing for demolition and cleanup of nuisance at 2106 Boardman St. SW
- Public hearing for zoning of 56.75 acres near South Memorial Parkway and Hobbs Island Road
- Contract for Monroe Road Improvements with Grayson Carter & Son Contracting, Inc.
- Construction services contract for Huntsville Aquatic Center Phase 4 with Garber Construction Company, Inc.
- Engineering services contract for John Hunt Park Tennis Center Expansion with Schoel Engineering Company, Inc.
City Council Regular Meeting
The City Council will hold public hearings on significant land rezonings for Memorial Parkway and Jordan Lane. The agenda also includes a development agreement for Food City grocery stores and an MOU regarding the opioid epidemic. Additionally, several board appointments and budget amendments are up for consideration.
- Rezoning of 81.55 acres on Memorial Parkway to Highway Business C-4 district
- Development agreement with Marathon Realty Corp. for Food City grocery stores
- MOU with First Stop, Wellstone, and Huntsville Hospital Foundation regarding the opioid epidemic
- Ordinance annexing 6.15 acres near US Hwy 72 W and Slaughter Rd
- Agreement with Garver, L.L.C. for Tennessee River Greenway Phase 3 engineering services
City Council Regular Meeting
The City Council will consider several rezoning requests and public nuisance declarations. The agenda includes a $4 million budget increase for the Greenbrier Parkway water tank project. Additionally, the council will review board appointments and ordinances regarding surplus property.
- $4 million budget increase for Greenbrier Parkway water tank to a total of $8.5M
- Rezoning of 116.92 acres near Memorial Parkway and Industrial Drive
- Public nuisance declarations for properties on Huntsville St NW, Valley View Dr SE, and Giles Dr NE
- Sale of surplus property to Stanley Developers, LLC
- Real estate agreement with Blue Origin Alabama, LLC for 14.83 acres
City Council Regular Meeting
The City Council will hold public hearings regarding land rezoning near Winchester Road and property maintenance assessments. The agenda also includes consideration of contracts for residential street resurfacing and sidewalk installations.
- Rezoning 3.47 acres at Winchester Rd. and Bradford Ln. to Highway Business C-4 District
- Contract with Wiregrass Construction Company, Inc. for residential street resurfacing
- Contract with SJ&L General Contractor, L.L.C. for sidewalk installation
- Cost assessments for grass cutting and nuisance removals at various locations
- Engineering services agreement with Garver, L.L.C. for Apollo Park, Phase 3
City Council Regular Meeting
The City Council is reviewing several land rezoning requests and various board appointment nominations. The agenda also includes multiple resolutions regarding city contracts, budget amendments, and construction change orders.
- Public hearing for shuttle license for Express Taxi and Shuttle, LLC
- Rezoning of 2.14 acres on Jordan Lane from Residence 1-B to Neighborhood Business C-1
- Rezoning of 81.55 acres on Memorial Parkway from various districts to Residence 2-A and Highway Business C-4
- Zoning of 4.50 acres on US Hwy 431 S to Highway Business C-4
- Change Order No. 4 for Turner Construction Company regarding New City Hall
City Council Regular Meeting
The council will consider resolutions to join opioid settlement agreements with companies including Walmart, CVS, and Walgreens. The agenda also includes public hearings for rezoning near Research Park Blvd and the vacation of several utility easements. Additionally, the meeting features various infrastructure and streetscape improvement projects.
- Resolution joining opioid settlements with Walmart, Teva, Allergan, CVS, and Walgreens
- Public hearing on rezoning 2.56 acres near Oakwood Rd and Research Park Blvd
- Ordinance for the annexation of 1.96 acres east of Wall Triana Blvd
- Agreement with Garver, L.L.C. for Balch and Capshaw Intersection Improvements
- Construction agreement with ALDOT for Pratt Avenue Streetscape Improvements
City Council Regular Meeting
The City Council will consider several resolutions, including an agreement for electric vehicle chargers in a parking garage. The agenda also includes upcoming public hearings for zoning changes and various board appointments.
- $105,243 agreement for electric vehicle chargers in the city parking garage
- Public hearing set for March 23 regarding zoning of 3.47 acres near Winchester Rd
- Introduction of an ordinance to annex 1.96 acres near Wall Triana Blvd
- Resolution to name the future Lowe Mill Village park 'Michelle McMullen Park'
- Ordinance amending city solid waste collection practices
City Council Regular Meeting
The Huntsville City Council will consider rezoning land near County Line Road and hold a public hearing regarding property maintenance fees for overgrown grass and weeds. The agenda also includes several service contracts for sewer rehabilitation, communications equipment, and cemetery repairs.
- Rezoning of 24.86 acres from Commercial Industrial Park District to Highway Business C-4 District
- Public hearing on assessing costs for cutting overgrown grass/weeds against certain properties
- Agreement with Mauldin & Jenkins CPAs for a cyber security framework review
- MOU with Madison County for paving Autumn Branch Drive, Capshaw Road, and Jordan Road
- Contract for monument repairs at Maple Hill Cemetery and Glenwood Cemetery
City Council Regular Meeting
The council is reviewing the sale of 136.28 acres of surplus property in the Lanier Subdivision. The agenda also includes setting public hearings for rezoning near Oakwood Road and discussing various infrastructure contracts. Additionally, several board appointments and budget amendments are up for consideration.
- Sale of 136.28 acres in Lanier Subdivision to Stanley Developers, LLC
- Public hearing for rezoning 2.56 acres at Oakwood Rd and Research Park Blvd
- Contract with SJ&L General Contractor, L.L.C. for Ditto Landing access road
- Agreements with ALDOT for Memorial Parkway traffic signals and lighting
- Lease of John Hunt Park practice facility to NSH Nextco, LLC