Huntsville public meetings in 2024

City Council Regular Meeting

The Huntsville City Council approved a consent agenda and several individual resolutions, including a $2.1 million street resurfacing contract with Grayson Carter & Son Contracting, a development agreement with Project Delta (Glaukos), and two resolutions for transit-oriented development planning along the University-Medical Bus Rapid Transit corridor. All votes were unanimous (5-0). The council also approved a resolution to settle a lawsuit, authorize demolition liens, and accept land donations.

• Approved $2.1M street resurfacing contract with Grayson Carter & Son (5-0)
• Approved development agreement with Project Delta (Glaukos) (5-0)
• Approved FTA grant for transit-oriented development planning (5-0)
• Approved HDR Engineering contract for TOD planning study (5-0)
• Approved settlement of Kemontae Hobbs v. City of Huntsville (5-0)
• Approved demolition lien for 2213 Hill St. NW (5-0)
• Approved grass/weed assessment resolution (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including travel, procurement, and easement items (5-0)

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will discuss financing for public capital improvements and debt refinancing. The body is also setting future public hearings for four zoning and rezoning requests and voting on several board appointments.

• Ordinance 24-910 for General Obligation Warrants Series 2024-A and Taxable General Obligation Warrants Series 2024-B
• Public hearing settings for rezoning at Little Cove Rd, Governors Dr., Bell Rd, and Pulaski Pike NW
• Resolution 24-887 to form an Energy Task Force for a Community Energy Resource Plan
• Agreement with Mill Creek Phase 1, LP for a predevelopment loan
• Board appointments for Angela Mead, Steve Rowley, and Ethan Walker-Jones

The Huntsville City Council approved a series of financial measures, including a $100M+ general obligation bond issuance (Ordinance 24-910) to finance capital improvements and refinance debt. It also set public hearings for several rezoning requests, approved a consent agenda with numerous contracts and resolutions, and made board appointments. All votes were unanimous except for two memorandums of understanding with schools, which passed 4-1 with Councilmember Watkins dissenting.

• Approved General Obligation Warrants Series 2024-A and Taxable Series 2024-B (Ordinance 24-910) (5-0)
• Set public hearing for Jan 23, 2025 on rezoning 30.67 acres near Little Cove Rd and Cobble Farms Dr to Residence 2 (Resolution 24-911) (5-0)
• Set public hearing for Jan 23, 2025 on rezoning 1.13 acres at Governors Dr and Brahan Ave SW to Neighborhood Business C-2 (Resolution 24-913) (5-0)
• Set public hearing for Jan 23, 2025 on rezoning 19.35 acres at Bell Rd and Bell Manor Dr to Residence 2 (Resolution 24-915) (5-0)
• Set public hearing for Jan 23, 2025 on rezoning 1.77 acres at Pulaski Pike and Bob Wade Lane (Resolution 24-917) (5-0)
• Approved expenditures resolution (24-919) (5-0)
• Approved District 1 Council Improvement Funds ordinance (24-920) (5-0)
• Approved MOU with Huntsville City Board of Education (24-948) (4-1, Watkins nay)

City Council Special Session

The Huntsville City Council will hold a public hearing during a special session to consider revoking a business license (Case Number 402) for alleged ordinance violations. The resolution (24-955) is sponsored by the Finance department. No other business is scheduled; the meeting is limited to this single item and adjournment.

• Public hearing on Resolution No. 24-955 to revoke a license for alleged ordinance violations (Case Number 402)

City Council Regular Meeting

The Huntsville City Council will consider a rezoning request, an annexation, and the approval of numerous service agreements and resolutions. The body will also hold public hearings on property maintenance and nuisance abatement.

• Public hearing on rezoning 2.60 acres on Memorial Parkway
• Public hearing on demolition of unsafe building at 404 Greenacres Dr NW
• Ordinance annexing 25.08 acres north of Bibb Garrett Rd
• Resolution authorizing agreement with Rogers Group for drainage projects
• Resolution authorizing agreement with Skyfire AI for sUAS support

The Huntsville City Council approved a rezoning of 2.60 acres near Memorial Parkway and Airport Road, annexed 25.08 acres near Bibb Garrett Rd and I-65, and approved numerous resolutions including contracts, agreements, and special employee appointments. The council also amended and then postponed a resolution forming an Energy Task Force to the December 5, 2024 meeting. All votes were unanimous except for one abstention and one nay on separate items.

• Approved rezoning of 2.60 acres west of Memorial Pkwy and north of Airport Rd from C-5 to C-4 (5-0)
• Approved annexation of 25.08 acres north of Bibb Garrett Rd and east of I-65 (5-0)
• Approved amendment to MidCity Arts and Entertainment District ordinance (5-0)
• Approved resolution for ALDOT agreement for Slaughter Road at Madison Boulevard (5-0)
• Amended and postponed Energy Task Force resolution to Dec 5, 2024 (5-0)
• Approved purchase and sale agreement for 13.04 acres in Cummings Research Park (4-1, Watkins nay)
• Approved resolution for Redstone Arsenal greenway walking track easement (4-0-1, Watkins abstain)
• Approved demolition of unsafe building at 404 Greenacres Dr NW (5-0)

City Council Regular Meeting

The Huntsville City Council will consider a revised construction agreement for the Huntsville Northern Bypass, a land sale incentive for the old Lewter Hardware property, and several other contracts including demolition of the Municipal Building and changes to the Aquatic Center. The meeting also includes public hearings on nuisance properties, board appointments, and a proclamation for Veterans Week.

• Revised construction agreement for Huntsville Northern Bypass (Project 65-10-RD08)
• Land Sale Incentive Agreement for old Lewter Hardware property with 223 Washington Huntsville, LLC
• Resolution authorizing Municipal Building demolition by Britt Demolition and Recycling
• Change Order No. 2 for Huntsville Aquatic Center Phase 4 construction
• Resolution to apply for HUD Continuum of Care planning grant

The Huntsville City Council approved a consent agenda containing dozens of resolutions, including agreements for the Mill Creek Choice Neighborhood Initiative, a land sale incentive for the old Lewter Hardware property, and a revised construction agreement for the Northern Bypass. The council also approved several public nuisance abatements, easement vacations, and board appointments. All votes were unanimous except for one abstention on the Municipal Building Demolition contract.

• Approved Mill Creek Choice Neighborhood Initiative agreements (24-861, 24-862, 24-863) (5-0)
• Approved land sale incentive for old Lewter Hardware property (24-837) (5-0)
• Approved revised Northern Bypass construction agreement with ALDOT (24-838) (5-0)
• Approved Municipal Building Demolition contract with Britt Demolition (24-843) (4-0, Meredith abstained)
• Approved nuisance abatement at 1015 Magnolia Dr. NW (24-820) (5-0)
• Approved nuisance abatement at 1417 Dale Cir SE (24-822) (5-0)
• Approved suspension of tax licensure cases 399 & 400 (24-823) (5-0)
• Approved appointments to Beautification Board and Human Relations Commission (24-794, 24-829, 24-830) (5-0)

City Council Special Session

The Huntsville City Council will hold a special session to elect the Council President, President Pro Tempore, and a Third Presiding Officer. The meeting is scheduled for Monday, November 4, 2024, at 4:30 PM in the City Council Chambers.

• Election of Council President (2024-1974)
• Election of President Pro Tempore (2024-1975)
• Election of Third Presiding Officer (2024-1976)

City Council Regular Meeting

The Huntsville City Council will consider several resolutions and ordinances, including a resolution to authorize a roughly 5.2% increase in electric utility rates to be implemented in two phases in 2025. The meeting also includes public hearings on property maintenance costs and multiple rezoning proposals for parcels on Winchester Road, Plummer Road, and Pulaski Pike. Additional items are board reappointments, a budget amendment ordinance, and various service agreements.

• Resolution No. 24-749: authorize approx 5.2% electric rate increase (3.9% Jan 2025, 1.3% Oct 2025)
• Public Hearing on Resolution No. 24-787: assess cost of cutting overgrown grass/weeds on certain properties
• Ordinance No. 24-633: rezoning 3.46 acres north of Winchester Road and east of Bradford Lane
• Resolution No. 24-747 and 24-748: reappoint members to Huntsville Ice Skating Complex Board of Control
• Ordinance No. 24-798: amend Budget Ordinance No. 24-700 to change department funding

The Huntsville City Council approved a 5.1% electric rate increase by Huntsville Utilities, to be phased in January and October 2025, and withdrew a previously postponed 5.2% increase proposal. The council also approved multiple rezoning requests, a solid waste ordinance amendment, and numerous contracts and appointments. All votes were unanimous except the solid waste amendment, which passed 4-1 with Councilmember Meredith dissenting.

• Approved 5.1% electric rate increase (5-0)
• Withdrew 5.2% electric rate increase resolution (5-0)
• Approved rezoning of 3.46 acres near Winchester Rd and Bradford Ln to Residence 2 and C-4 (5-0)
• Approved rezoning of 5.62 acres on Plummer Rd to C-4 (5-0)
• Approved rezoning of 41.68 acres on Pulaski Pike to Planned Industrial (5-0)
• Approved solid waste ordinance amendment, keeping special residential rate at $10/month (4-1)
• Approved $2.1M road contract (5-2)
• Approved consent agenda with 20+ items including contracts and appointments (5-0)

City Council Regular Meeting

The Huntsville City Council will hold public hearings on a rezoning proposal for 2.60 acres west of Memorial Parkway and north of Airport Road, as well as on a Community Development request to assess grass and weed removal costs and a tax‑licensure suspension case. The Council will also address a postponed resolution to raise electric utility rates by about 5.2% and a resolution to fund a flood‑mitigation project with the Alabama Department of Commerce. Additional items include numerous board appointments, budget amendments, and contract authorizations.

• Public hearing and ordinance on rezoning 2.60 acres near Memorial Parkway to Highway Business C‑4 district (Ordinance No. 24-743)
• Public hearing on Community Development assessment of grass/weed removal costs (Resolution No. 24-740)
• Public hearing on suspension of licensure for tax case #398 (Resolution No. 24-741)
• Resolution to authorize an approximate 5.2% electric rate increase (postponed) (Resolution No. 24-749)
• Resolution to enter a funding agreement for Flood Mitigation Project No. 71-25-SP01 (Resolution No. 24-759)

The Huntsville City Council approved a large consent agenda covering contracts, budget amendments, and various agreements, and also approved several resolutions and ordinances individually. The council postponed the proposed 5.2% electric rate increase to a later meeting. A personnel hearing decision was upheld, and several proclamations and recognitions were made.

• Approved consent agenda with 30+ items (5-0)
• Postponed 5.2% electric rate increase to 10/24/2024 (5-0)
• Upheld personnel hearing decision for Curtis Rufus (4-0, Keith abstained)
• Approved grass/weed assessment resolution (5-0)
• Approved tax license suspension for case 398 (5-0)
• Set rezoning hearing for 11/21/2024 (5-0)
• Approved expenditures resolution (5-0)
• Approved travel resolutions for Councilmembers Little and Kling (5-0)

City Council Special Session

The Huntsville City Council will meet to count provisional ballots from the September 24 municipal runoff election and certify the election results. The body will also consider ordinances to officially declare Michelle Watkins and Chaundra M. Jones as duly elected to their respective District 1 positions.

• Canvass of votes from the Municipal Run-off Election held September 24, 2024
• Certification of Michelle Watkins as District 1 City Councilmember
• Certification of Chaundra M. Jones as District 1 Board of Education Member
• Ordinance No. 24-737 for consideration
• Public viewing of precinct totals, including absentee and provisional ballots

City Council Regular Meeting

The Huntsville City Council will consider approving the fiscal year 2025 budget, a cost-of-living adjustment for employees, and various board appointments. The meeting includes public hearings on property maintenance and the suspension of a tax license.

• Ordinance to adopt FY2025 budget
• Ordinance for employee cost-of-living adjustment
• Public hearing on cutting overgrown grass against properties
• Resolution to set public hearing for suspension of tax license
• Resolution to approve 1990 Capital Improvement Plan for FY2025-2034

The City Council approved the FY2025 budget, a cost-of-living adjustment for employees, and the 1990 and 2014 Capital Improvement Plans, with amendments shifting funds to council improvements and a food bank. It also approved numerous contracts, easement vacations, and board appointments, and tabled a travel resolution for Councilmember Little.

• Approved FY2025 budget (Ordinance 24-700) (5-0)
• Approved COLA for eligible employees (Ordinance 24-701) (5-0)
• Approved 1990 Capital Improvement Plan with amendments (Resolution 24-712) (5-0)
• Approved 2014 Capital Improvement Plan (Resolution 24-713) (5-0)
• Approved Clinton Ave & Monroe St streetscape contract with CTS Excavations (Resolution 24-722) (5-0)
• Approved acquisition/condemnation of Murphy Farm for solar facility (Resolution 24-729) (5-0)
• Tabled Councilmember Little's travel resolution until Oct 10 (Resolution 24-707) (5-0)
• Approved 13 board appointments via consent agenda (5-0)

City Council Work Session

The City Council will hold a work session for the administration to present the FY2025 budget. The meeting includes presentations on the 2014 and 1990 Capital Improvement Plans (CIP) followed by council discussion.

• Presentation of FY2025 Budget by Penny Smith
• Presentation of 2014 CIP by Shane Davis
• Presentation of 1990 CIP by John Hamilton

City Council Regular Meeting

The Huntsville City Council will consider ordinances for water system improvements and capital expenditures for the Electric, Gas, and Water departments. The body will also hold public hearings on grass assessment costs and three zoning changes.

• Public hearing on assessing grass cutting costs against properties
• Public hearing on rezoning 41.68 acres to Planned Industrial District
• Public hearing on rezoning 5.62 acres to Highway Business C-4 District
• Public hearing on rezoning 3.46 acres to Residence 2 and Highway Business C-4
• Ordinance authorizing $78,468,655 in Electric Department FY25 capital expenditures

The Huntsville City Council approved a series of resolutions and ordinances, including a $78.5 million electric department capital budget and a $14.1 million gas department capital budget for fiscal year 2025. The council also approved water revenue warrants to finance water system improvements, a budget amendment, and numerous contracts for construction, services, and equipment. All votes were unanimous (4-0) with Councilmember Devyn Keith absent.

• Approved FY2025 Electric Dept capital budget of $78,468,655 (4-0)
• Approved FY2025 Gas Dept capital budget of $14,080,591 (4-0)
• Approved FY2025 Water Dept capital budget of $28,775,750 (4-0)
• Approved Water Revenue Warrants Series 2024 ordinance (4-0)
• Approved Subordinated Water Revenue Warrant ordinance (4-0)
• Approved $3M for distribution transformers and $3.9M for extensions (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda with 30+ items including VBC roof replacement and police contracts (4-0)
• Set public hearings for three rezoning requests for Oct 24, 2024 (4-0)

City Council Special Session

The special session will canvass the returns of the August 27, 2024 municipal election. Council members will consider Ordinance No. 24‑629 to declare John Meredith (District 5 City Council) and Carlos Mathews (District 5 Board of Education) duly elected for terms beginning November 4, 2024. They will also consider Ordinance No. 24‑630 to call a run‑off election on September 24, 2024 for City Council District 1 and Board of Education District 1. No other business is listed.

• Ordinance No. 24‑629 to declare John Meredith and Carlos Mathews duly elected
• Ordinance No. 24‑630 to call a run‑off election on Sep 24, 2024 for City Council District 1 and Board of Education District 1
• Canvass returns of the general municipal election held Aug 27, 2024

The City Council canvassed the August 27 municipal election returns and approved two ordinances. Ordinance 24-629 declared John Meredith (District 5 Council) and Carlos Mathews (District 5 Board of Education) duly elected for terms beginning November 4, 2024. Ordinance 24-630 called a run-off election for September 24, 2024, for City Council District 1 and Board of Education District 1. Both ordinances passed unanimously (3-0).

• Canvassed returns of August 27 municipal election
• Approved Ordinance 24-629 declaring Meredith and Mathews elected (3-0)
• Approved Ordinance 24-630 calling September 24 run-off for District 1 seats (3-0)

City Council Work Session

The City Council is holding a work session to discuss and provide input on the proposed FY 2025 budget.

• Discussion and input on the proposed FY 2025 budget

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will conduct public hearings regarding the demolition of unsafe buildings and nuisance abatement at several properties. The body is also considering various infrastructure contracts, budget amendments, and board reappointments.

• Public hearings for demolition of unsafe buildings at 1412 and 1418 Cavalry St NW
• Public hearing for nuisance abatement at 3106 Drake Ave SW
• Agreement with Fite Building Company for John Hunt Park Recreation Center/Don Mincher Entrance construction
• Agreement with Rogers Group, Inc. for Resurfacing Residential Streets FY2024 Phase 3
• Ordinance to vacate Utility and Drainage Easements at 1325 Old Monrovia Road

The Huntsville City Council approved resolutions for demolition of unsafe buildings, authorized expenditures, and approved numerous contracts and agreements, including a development agreement for City Centre and construction services for John Hunt Park. Several board appointments were postponed to the September 12 meeting. The council also approved budget amendments and various easement and right-of-way items.

• Approved demolition of unsafe building at 1412 Cavalry St NW (3-0)
• Approved demolition of unsafe building at 1418 Cavalry St NW (3-0)
• Approved grass lien resolution for overgrown properties (3-0)
• Approved nuisance abatement at 3106 Drake Ave SW (3-0)
• Approved expenditures resolution (3-0)
• Postponed reappointment of Eric Milberger to September 12 (3-0)
• Postponed reappointment of Kenneth Chandler to September 12 (3-0)
• Approved reappointment of Larry Stewart to Board of Examinations (3-0)

City Council Regular Meeting

The Huntsville City Council will consider multiple land lease agreements with Roger Martin Farms and various engineering contracts for local infrastructure projects, including pedestrian bridges and street improvements. The body will also vote on budget amendments and appointments to city boards.

• Land lease agreement with Roger Martin Farms for 15 acres
• Land lease agreement with Roger Martin Farms for 96 acres
• Engineering design services for U.S. Hwy 231 and 431 pedestrian bridge
• Streetscape improvements for MidCity Drive and Point Streets
• Budget amendment Ordinance No. 24-563

The Huntsville City Council approved a consent agenda containing numerous routine items, including contracts for streetscape improvements, engineering design services, land leases, and various board appointments. All votes were unanimous (5-0). The council also approved several resolutions and ordinances individually, including a resolution honoring Latrondrick Hunter and a public hearing on grass liens.

• Approved consent agenda with 30+ items (5-0)
• Approved resolution honoring Latrondrick Hunter (5-0)
• Approved grass lien resolution for overgrown properties (5-0)
• Approved vacation of right-of-way along Wayne Road at Tate Farms (5-0)
• Approved vacation of right-of-way along Davis Circle (5-0)
• Approved ordinance renaming Glennmoore Drive to James Everett Drive (5-0)
• Approved MidCity Drive and Point Streetscape Improvements contract with Bulls Construction (5-0)
• Approved North Huntsville Greenway master plan agreement with Lord Aeck Sargent (5-0)

City Council Regular Meeting

The Huntsville City Council will hold public hearings on three large rezoning requests totaling over 255 acres, including land near Pulaski Pike, Mooresville Road, and Swancott Road. The meeting also includes votes on board appointments, surplus property sales, and contracts such as a $1.2M roof replacement for the Von Braun Center and a lease agreement with Rocket City Federal Credit Union.

• Rezone 5.16 acres on west Pulaski Pike from Residence 1 to Industrial Park District (Ordinance 24-383)
• Rezone 155.33 acres north of I-565 and west of Mooresville Road to Residence 2, Residence 2-B, and Highway Business C-4 (Ordinance 24-385)
• Rezone 95.07 acres south of Swancott Road to Planned Development - Housing District (Ordinance 24-387)
• Authorize $1.2M change order for Von Braun Center North Hall Roof Replacement (Tecta America Southeast, LLC.)
• Lease agreement with Rocket City Federal Credit Union for space in Administration Building and Municipal Justice Public Safety Center

The Huntsville City Council approved three rezoning ordinances, including a 5.16-acre parcel on Pulaski Pike to Industrial Park District, a 155.33-acre parcel near Mooresville Road, and a 95.07-acre parcel on Swancott Road to Planned Development - Housing District. The council also approved a consent agenda covering numerous resolutions and ordinances, including a lease agreement with Rocket City Federal Credit Union, architectural services for the Dr. Richard Showers Recreation Center, and a drone light show agreement. A resolution to appoint Hall Bryant Jr. to the Downtown Redevelopment Authority failed, while reappointments of Paul Matheny and Dr. Jeanette Jones were approved.

• Approved rezoning of 5.16 acres on Pulaski Pike to Industrial Park District (5-0)
• Approved rezoning of 155.33 acres near Mooresville Road to mixed districts (5-0)
• Approved rezoning of 95.07 acres on Swancott Road to Planned Development - Housing (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including lease with Rocket City Federal Credit Union, Showers Center architectural services, and drone light show agreement (5-0)
• Failed appointment of Hall Bryant Jr. to Downtown Redevelopment Authority (2-2-1)
• Approved reappointment of Paul Matheny to Downtown Redevelopment Authority (5-0)
• Approved reappointment of Dr. Jeanette Jones to Downtown Redevelopment Authority (5-0)
• Approved ordinance renaming Hollow Road to DJ Richardson Way (5-0)

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will consider several public hearings regarding the removal of nuisances and demolition of unsafe buildings. The agenda also includes various resolutions for streetscape improvements, park developments, and utility easement vacations.

• Public hearing for nuisance abatement at 2203 First St SW
• Demolition authorization for unsafe buildings at 2213 Hill St NW and 1015 Magnolia Dr NW
• Cleanup cost assessment for junk nuisance at 740 West Arbor Dr
• Contract for 4th Avenue Streetscape Improvements with Rogers Group, Inc.
• Agreement for Stoner Park Skating Rink with GTEC Corporation

The Huntsville City Council approved a contract with Rogers Group, Inc. for 4th Avenue Streetscape Improvements and authorized the abatement or demolition of four properties deemed public nuisances. The council also passed a consent agenda covering numerous service agreements, subdivision letters of credit, and equipment disposals. Additionally, public hearings were set for August 8 to consider right-of-way vacations at Tate Farms and Davis Circle.

• Approved contract with Rogers Group, Inc. for 4th Avenue Streetscape Improvements (5-0)
• Approved abatement of nuisance at 2203 First St SW (5-0)
• Approved demolition of unsafe building at 2213 Hill St NW (5-0)
• Approved demolition of unsafe building at 1015 Magnolia Dr NW (5-0)
• Approved cleanup assessment for junk nuisance at 740 West Arbor Dr (5-0)
• Set public hearing for Aug 8 on Wayne Road right-of-way vacation (5-0)
• Set public hearing for Aug 8 on Davis Circle right-of-way vacation (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including TVA easement and various service agreements (5-0)

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will consider several public hearings regarding land rezoning, right-of-way vacations, and a liquor license appeal. The agenda also includes various board appointments and multiple new business resolutions for city contracts and infrastructure projects.

• Rezoning of 25.04 acres from Residence 1 to Industrial Park District near Pulaski Pike
• Rezoning of 13.75 acres from Light Industry to Highway Business C-4 near Jordan Lane
• Rezoning of 95.07 acres to Planned Development - Housing District near Swancott Road
• Public hearing for a Retail Beer & Wine License appeal at 4011 University Drive NW
• Agreement with Butler Construction Company, LLC for the Stoner Park Skating Rink

The Huntsville City Council approved two rezoning ordinances for industrial and commercial districts, overturned a liquor license denial for a business on University Drive, and formally declared Tommy Battle elected as Mayor due to a single candidacy. The Council also authorized numerous contracts for park improvements, road projects, and utility services, alongside several board reappointments.

• Approved rezoning 25.04 acres on Pulaski Pike to Industrial Park District (4-0)
• Approved rezoning 13.75 acres on Jordan Lane to Highway Business C-4 District (4-0)
• Overturned Liquor License Committee denial for Om Namah Shivay 1, Inc. (4-0)
• Declared Tommy Battle elected Mayor due to single candidacy (5-0)
• Approved $353,277 agreement for High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area grant (5-0)
• Approved Fixed Price Agreement for Stoner Park Skating Rink with Butler Construction (5-0)
• Approved Fixed Price Agreement for John Hunt Park Tennis Center Expansion with Chorba Contracting (5-0)
• Approved lease of ~134 acres to Bice Farms, Inc. near Moores Mill Road (5-0)

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will consider several land rezoning requests and liquor license appeals. The meeting also includes board appointments and various city contract authorizations.

• Rezoning of 5.16 acres near Pulaski Pike and Carters Gin Road
• Rezoning of 155.33 acres north of I-565 and west of Mooresville Road
• Liquor license appeal for Om Namah Shivay 1, Inc. at 4011 University Drive NW
• Public hearing for Great Dane Limousine Service, LLC certification
• $250,000.00 in additional costs for Swancott Road water main

The City Council approved several land lease agreements, infrastructure contracts, and three appointments to the Educational Building Authority. The council also set four public hearings for liquor licensing, limousine services, and rezoning requests.

• Approved $250,000 for Swancott Road water main costs (5-0)
• Appointed Marshall Schreeder Jr., Kim Hartley, and Jay Chandler to Educational Building Authority (5-0)
• Approved land lease agreements for DeVaney Brothers Farms and Alan/Kathleen Murphy (5-0)
• Approved contracts for Lowe Avenue Streetscape and Clinton Avenue Improvements (5-0)
• Approved lease of Pearl Avenue property to JPThree Properties, LLC (5-0)
• Set public hearings for June 27 and July 25 regarding liquor licensing, limousine services, and rezoning (5-0)
• Approved settlement of claims for Project Resources Group, Inc. and Cameron Lowery (5-0)
• Authorized invocation of letters of credit for Packard, Branch Properties, Meadows at Hampton Cove, and Sage Creek subdivisions (5-0)

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will consider several zoning changes and public hearings regarding land use and property maintenance. The agenda also includes various resolutions for construction agreements, employee agreements, and board reappointments.

• Rezoning of 985.47 acres near County Line Rd. and I-565
• Zoning of 12.42 acres south of Old Hwy 431 and east of Wade Rd.
• Rezoning of 161.67 acres west of South Green Mountain Rd.
• Public hearing for junk removal at 2206 Hill St NW
• Construction agreement for Martin Road Recreation Center

The Huntsville City Council approved a series of rezoning and zoning ordinances, including a 985.47-acre rezoning west of County Line Rd. and south of I-565 to Planned Industrial and Commercial Industrial Park Districts. It also approved zoning for 12.42 acres south of Old Hwy 431 and east of Wade Rd., rezoning of 161.67 acres west of South Green Mountain Rd., and amendments adding electric vehicle readiness requirements and new dwelling definitions to the zoning ordinance. All votes recorded were unanimous among members present, with Councilmember Jennie Robinson absent for early items and joining later. The council also approved a consent agenda of routine items, board reappointments, and several construction and utility agreements.

• Approved rezoning 985.47 acres west of County Line Rd. and south of I-565 to Planned Industrial and Commercial Industrial Park Districts (5-0)
• Approved zoning 12.42 acres south of Old Hwy 431 and east of Wade Rd. to Neighborhood Business C-1 and Residence 2-B (5-0)
• Approved rezoning 161.67 acres west of South Green Mountain Rd. and south of Knotty Walls Rd. from Residence 1-B to Residence 2 (5-0)
• Approved adding Section 70.3 Electric Vehicle Readiness Requirements to the Zoning Ordinance (5-0)
• Approved amending dwelling and family definitions in the Zoning Ordinance (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including construction agreements for Martin Road Recreation Center and John Hunt Park restrooms (5-0)
• Approved reappointment of Jerry Cargile to the Huntsville-Madison County Railroad Authority (5-0)
• Approved reappointment of Tammyier Leeth to the Historical Preservation Authority (5-0)

City Council Regular Meeting

The Huntsville City Council will review mid-year finances, approve several contract modifications and grant applications, and schedule public hearings for two property rezonings. Members will also vote on board appointments and consider ordinances to adjust procurement rules and department staffing levels. These items affect local land use planning, city spending, and administrative operations.

• Public hearings set for June 27 on rezoning 25.04 acres near Pulaski Pike and Carters Gin Road from residential to industrial use
• Public hearings set for June 27 on rezoning 13.75 acres near Jordan Lane and Sportsman Lane from light industry to highway business use
• Ordinance introduced to raise the small-dollar procurement threshold to $10,000
• Resolution authorizes application for a U.S. EPA Air Programs Grant up to $125,000 and USDOT Safe Streets grants
• Resolutions approve contract modifications for the Huntsville Iceplex expansion, Sandra Moon Complex Phase 3, and John Hunt Park community center

The Huntsville City Council approved a budget amendment, increased the small-dollar procurement threshold to $10,000, and authorized various contracts and settlements. The Council also voted to set public hearings for two rezoning proposals on June 27, 2024. Several board appointments and nominations were referred to the next meeting for final action.

• Approved Ordinance No. 24-316 increasing small-dollar procurement threshold to $10,000 (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 24-324 amending Budget Ordinance No. 23-762 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 24-322 authorizing expenditures for payment (5-0)
• Set public hearing for June 27, 2024, on rezoning 25.04 acres near Pulaski Pike (5-0)
• Set public hearing for June 27, 2024, on rezoning 13.75 acres near Jordan Lane (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including contracts for Iceplex expansion, Lee Builders, and Lambert Contracting (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 24-341 to apply for up to $125,000 EPA Air Programs Grant (5-0)
• Referred nominations for Jerry Cargile and Tammyier Leeth to May 23, 2024 meeting

City Council Regular Meeting

The council will hold public hearings regarding the rezoning of properties near South Green Mountain Road and Pulaski Pike NW. The agenda also includes consideration of contracts for crime scene investigation facilities and fire station system upgrades. Additionally, the council will review proposed changes to the city's procurement threshold and zoning ordinances.

• Rezoning 10.04 acres near South Green Mountain Road to Residence 2 District
• Rezoning 10.38 acres near Pulaski Pike NW from Planned Industrial to Residence 2 District
• Contract with Pearce Construction Company, Inc. for the Huntsville Crime Scene Investigation Building and Warehouse
• Agreement with Motorola Solutions, Inc. for Fire Station Alerting System maintenance and upgrades
• Ordinance to increase the small dollar procurement threshold to $10,000

The City Council approved two zoning ordinances for residential districts and vacated a right-of-way at 600 Franklin Street. The council also authorized various city agreements, including a contract for a new Crime Scene Investigation Building and Warehouse. Additionally, two public hearings were scheduled for May 23 regarding zoning ordinance amendments.

• Approved zoning 10.04 acres west of South Green Mountain Rd to Residence 2 District (4-0)
• Approved rezoning 10.38 acres east of Pulaski Pike NW to Residence 2 District (4-0)
• Approved vacation of right-of-way at 600 Franklin Street (4-0)
• Scheduled public hearings for May 23 on EV readiness and dwelling definitions (4-0)
• Approved contract with Pearce Construction Company for CSI Building and Warehouse (4-0)
• Approved contract with Grayson Carter and Son Contracting for residential street resurfacing (4-0)
• Approved revision to Personnel Policies Drug and Alcohol policy (4-0)
• Approved ordinance to sell surplus equipment at public auction (4-0)

City Council Regular Meeting

The Huntsville City Council will review several land rezoning requests and approve various municipal agreements. The agenda also includes authorizing renovations for the Von Braun Center and the Downtown Library.

• Rezoning 985.47 acres near County Line Rd to industrial districts
• Change order for Von Braun Center East & South Hall renovations
• Agreement with KPS Group for Downtown Library Renovation
• Expansion of a well at 7503 Whitesburg Drive
• HOME-ARP funding for 42 affordable housing units via Neighborhood Concepts, Inc.

The City Council approved funding for 42 affordable multi-family housing units and joined state and local participants in opioid settlements with Cardinal and Cencora. The council also authorized several easement vacations and set public hearings for three rezoning requests. Additionally, multiple agreements for the use of PY23 ESG funds were approved.

• Approved HOME-ARP funding for 42 affordable housing units via Neighborhood Concepts, Inc. (5-0)
• Approved participation in opioid settlements with Cardinal and Cencora (5-0)
• Approved public hearings for three rezoning requests set for May 23, 2024 (5-0)
• Approved expansion of existing well at 7503 Whitesburg Drive (5-0)
• Approved vacation of easements at MidCity Phase 16, Oak Meadows, and 11820 South Memorial Parkway (5-0)
• Approved agreements for PY23 ESG funds with nine different community organizations (5-0)
• Approved architectural services for Huntsville Ice Sports Center Expansion (4-0)
• Approved reappointment of Dr. Yong Wang to the Air Pollution Control Board (5-0)

City Council Regular Meeting

The council will hold public hearings regarding a zoning change near US 431 S Highway and cost assessments for property nuisance cleanups. The agenda also includes several board appointments and ordinances for property donations and budget amendments.

• Rezoning 3.66 acres of land near US 431 S Highway and Miller Lane to Highway Business C-4 District
• Authorizing cost assessments for cleanup at 3114 Stewart St. NW and demolition at 1507 Barrington Rd. NW
• Ordinance to donate 1.97 acres of property to the National Children’s Advocacy Center
• Budget amendment ordinance to change appropriated funding for various departments
• Resolution to acquire property for the Swancott Greenway Project

The Huntsville City Council approved a rezoning of 3.66 acres on the west side of US 431 S Highway south of Miller Lane to Highway Business C-4 District (Ordinance 24-58), following a public hearing. The council also approved a long list of routine items, including nuisance cleanup assessments at 3114 Stewart St. NW and 1507 Barrington Rd. NW, a surplus property donation to the National Children's Advocacy Center, and a consent agenda of contracts, agreements, and budget amendments. In board appointments, John Stallworth was appointed to the Industrial Development Board Place 4 (3-0, with Meredith and Keith abstaining), while a competing resolution to appoint DeMarco McClain to the same seat failed. Most other votes were unanimous 5-0.

• Approved rezoning 3.66 acres on west side of US 431 S Hwy south of Miller Lane to Highway Business C-4 (Ordinance 24-58) (5-0)
• Approved assessing cleanup costs for junk nuisance at 3114 Stewart St. NW (Resolution 24-176) (5-0)
• Approved assessing demolition/cleanup costs for structural nuisance at 1507 Barrington Rd. NW, Units A, B, C & D (Resolution 24-177) (5-0)
• Set public hearing for April 25, 2024 on right-of-way vacation at 600 Franklin Street (Resolution 24-178) (5-0)
• Approved surplus property donation of 1.97 acres to National Children's Advocacy Center (Ordinance 24-170) (5-0)
• Approved exempting repair parts and repair of heavy off-highway construction equipment (25,000 lbs or greater) from competitive bidding (Ordinance 24-171) (5-0)
• Appointed John Stallworth to Industrial Development Board Place 4 (Resolution 24-195) (3-0; Meredith and Keith abstained)
• Failed resolution to appoint DeMarco McClain to Industrial Development Board Place 4 (Resolution 24-196)

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will consider several public hearings regarding land rezoning and a nuisance abatement at 2206 Hill St. NW. The meeting also includes various resolutions for board appointments, city expenditures, and contract agreements.

• Public hearing for nuisance abatement at 2206 Hill St. NW
• Rezoning of 10.04 acres near South Green Mountain Rd. and Knotty Walls Rd.
• Rezoning of 10.38 acres east of Pulaski Pike NW and south of Bob Wade Lane
• Resolution for the Graham Greenway Project land acquisition
• Agreement with Smith Gee Studio, LLC for County Line Road and Old Highway 20 Master Plan

The Huntsville City Council approved the ordinance establishing the Huntsville Sustainability Commission after adopting amendments to its appointment structure. The Council also upheld the decision from a March 4 personnel hearing for Lamar Benson and approved a resolution ordering the abatement of a nuisance at 2206 Hill St. NW. Several zoning public hearings were set for April 25, and numerous contracts and board nominations were approved or referred to the next meeting.

• Approved Ordinance 24-132 establishing Huntsville Sustainability Commission (amended, 5-0)
• Upheld personnel hearing decision for Lamar Benson (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 24-135 ordering abatement of nuisance at 2206 Hill St. NW (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 24-130 annexing 12.41 acres near Old Hwy 431 and Wade Rd. (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 24-131 donating surplus property to Huntsville Area Crime Stoppers (5-0)
• Set public hearing for April 25 on rezoning 10.04 acres near South Green Mountain Rd. (5-0)
• Set public hearing for April 25 on rezoning 10.38 acres near Pulaski Pike NW (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 24-146 authorizing land acquisition for Graham Greenway Project (5-0)

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will consider several public hearings regarding unsafe buildings and nuisance properties. The agenda also includes resolutions for electric vehicle charging, transit repairs, and various municipal contracts.

• Public hearing for demolition of unsafe building at 3603 Drake Ave. SW
• Public hearing for demolition of unsafe building at 2106 Triana Blvd. SW
• Public hearing regarding grass and weed assessment on certain properties
• Electric vehicle charging station installation at 309 Pelham Ave., SW
• Naming the Brahan Spring Park disc golf course as The Tom Monroe Disc Golf Course

The City Council approved the demolition of two unsafe buildings and authorized the city to assess costs for cutting overgrown grass on certain properties. Council also named the Brahan Spring Park disc golf course and approved various municipal contracts and board reappointments.

• Approved demolition of unsafe building at 3603 Drake Ave. SW (4-0)
• Approved demolition of unsafe building at 2106 Triana Blvd. SW (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 24-88 to assess costs for cutting overgrown grass/weeds (4-0)
• Approved naming the Brahan Spring Park disc golf course as The Tom Monroe Disc Golf Course (4-0)
• Approved installation of an EV charging station at 309 Pelham Ave. SW (4-0)
• Approved reappointment of four members to the Board of Zoning Adjustments (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 24-90 authorizing expenditures for payment (4-0)
• Set public hearing for March 14, 2024, regarding public nuisance at 2206 Hill St. NW (4-0)

City Council Regular Meeting

The Huntsville City Council will review several items including land rezoning and budget updates. The agenda includes setting a public hearing for property near Miller Lane and approving various utility easement vacations. The council will also consider contracts for museum renovations and public WiFi maintenance.

• Resolution to set a public hearing for rezoning 3.66 acres at US 431 S and Miller Lane
• HVAC renovation contract for the Art Museum with Pettus Plumbing & Piping, Inc.
• Ordinance to establish the Huntsville Sustainability Commission
• Agreement with Peace Communications Huntsville, LLC for public WiFi maintenance
• Budget amendment changing appropriated funding for various departments

The Huntsville City Council approved a series of financial resolutions, including budget amendments and expenditure authorizations, all by unanimous vote. They also voted to vacate three utility and drainage easements and set a public hearing for a zoning change near US 431 S Hwy. The proposed Sustainability Commission ordinance was withdrawn for revision, while several new business items, including contracts for HVAC renovation and public WiFi maintenance, were approved on the consent agenda.

• Approved budget amendments and expenditure resolutions (5-0)
• Vacated three utility/drainage easements in Inverness Springs, Cambridge, and Thornton Acres (5-0)
• Set public hearing for zoning change at US 431 S Hwy/Miller Lane for March 28 (5-0)
• Withdrawn Sustainability Commission ordinance for revised introduction
• Approved consent agenda including contracts for Art Museum HVAC, public WiFi, and airport MOU
• Approved transfer of funds from City Council to Administration/DEI (5-0)
• Approved MOU for Mill Creek Choice Neighborhood Initiative (5-0)
• Approved appointment of Steven Simpson to Research Park Board (5-0)

City Council Regular Meeting

The council will hold public hearings on six different rezoning applications involving residential and industrial districts. The agenda also includes ordinances for property sales, a new sustainability commission, and budget amendments.

• Public hearings for six rezoning requests totaling over 268 acres
• Ordinance to establish the Huntsville Sustainability Commission
• Sale of surplus property to Stanley Developers, LLC
• Agreement with Tetra Tech, Inc. for SCADA engineering services
• Annexation of 10.04 acres near South Green Mountain Road

At its January 25, 2024 regular meeting, the Huntsville City Council approved six rezoning ordinances covering roughly 312 acres across Swancott Road, Meridian Street, Memorial Parkway, Clinton Avenue, and One Aviation Way, plus an annexation of 10.04 acres west of South Green Mountain Rd. The council also approved a consent agenda of routine items including travel, donations, bid awards, budget amendments, legal settlements, and a records-management software agreement. An ordinance to establish a Huntsville Sustainability Commission was withdrawn from the agenda by a 3-2 vote, and a new version was introduced for a February 8, 2024 return. All recorded votes on substantive items were unanimous (5-0) except the agenda amendment.

• Approved agenda as amended, withdrawing item 19a (Sustainability Commission ordinance) (3-2; Aye: Little, Robinson, Keith; Nay: Kling, Meredith)
• Approved rezoning of 94.57 acres south of Swancott Road and west of Rabbit Lane to Residence 2 and Residence 2-B (5-0)
• Approved rezoning of 23.51 acres north of Swancott Road and west of Bilow Road from Residence 1 to Residence 1-A (5-0)
• Approved rezoning of 40.02 acres east of Meridian St. and north of Mertle Dr. from Residence 1-B to Residence 2 (5-0)
• Approved rezoning of 59.73 acres west of Memorial Parkway from Heavy Industry to Highway Business C-4 (5-0)
• Approved rezoning of 45.52 acres south of Clinton Avenue from Light Industry and Residence 2-B to General Business C-3 (5-0)
• Approved rezoning of 48.87 acres north of One Aviation Way from Highway Business C-4 to Commercial Industrial Park (5-0)
• Approved annexation of 10.04 acres west of South Green Mountain Rd and south of Knotty Walls Rd (5-0)

City Council Special Session

The City Council will hold a special session to conduct a public hearing regarding a resolution for the revocation of licensure for a taxpayer in Case No. 390. This matter was previously introduced and postponed during prior meetings.

• Public hearing on Resolution No. 23-1034 (Case No. 390) regarding license revocation

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council is reviewing several infrastructure projects, including water main replacements and road improvements. The agenda also includes decisions on land annexations, utility easements, and library board reappointments. Additionally, the council will consider contracts for renovations at the Von Braun Center Concert Hall.

• $675,000 additional expenditure for water main replacement on Alabama Highway 20
• Contract with Turner Construction Company for Von Braun Center Concert Hall renovations
• Annexation of 10.04 acres near South Green Mountain Road and Knotty Walls Road
• Public hearing regarding the vacation of a right-of-way on Pelham Avenue
• Reappointment of Garfield W. Boon and Carla Clift to the Huntsville Public Library Board

The Huntsville City Council approved a $675,000 additional expenditure for a water main replacement project, bringing the total project cost to $3,325,000. The council also authorized the issuance of Electric Revenue Warrants, Series 2024, and approved a contract with Turner Construction for Von Braun Center renovations. Several annexations, easement vacations, and budget amendments were also approved by unanimous vote.

• Approved $675,000 additional expenditure for water main replacement (total $3.325M) (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance authorizing Electric Revenue Warrants, Series 2024 (5-0)
• Approved contract with Turner Construction for Von Braun Center renovations (Consent Agenda)
• Approved annexation of 3.66 acres on US 431 S Hwy (5-0)
• Approved donation of surplus property to Calhoun Community College (5-0)
• Approved vacation of rights-of-way along Pelham Avenue (5-0)
• Approved budget amendments and carry-forward encumbrances (5-0)
• Referred library board reappointments to next meeting

City Council Special Session

The Huntsville City Council will hold a public hearing regarding Resolution No. 23-1034. This resolution concerns the revocation of licensure for a taxpayer identified in Case No. 390.

• Public hearing on Resolution No. 23-1034 to revoke licensure for Case No. 390