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Madison public meetings in 2025

37 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Mon Dec 22, 2025

REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL

Council to consider annexation of Highway 72 West property

The City Council will hold first readings on several ordinances, including annexing 8094 Highway 72 West and updating flood damage prevention standards. Consent items include annual appropriations to local organizations (totaling $140,000), a Microsoft licensing renewal ($79,633), and acceptance of an insurance settlement. Department reports propose purchasing three police vehicles with equipment (over $225,000 total), awarding a street sweeping contract ($64,965/year for up to 3 years), and funding a sidewalk survey near Discovery Middle School ($9,300). A public hearing is set for weed liens on 20 properties.

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Wed Dec 17, 2025

WORK SESSION OF THE CITY COUNCIL

Madison City Council holds work session on December 17, 2025

The agenda for this work session consists of a single item for an executive session. No other specific business or decisions are listed.

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Mon Dec 8, 2025

REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL

Police pay overhaul, tax lawsuit, and funding decisions on agenda

The Madison City Council will consider a new pay scale for sworn police officers and dispatchers (first reading with immediate consideration), vote to join Tuscaloosa in litigation over the Simplified Sellers Use Tax, and approve annual appropriations totaling over $260,000 to local agencies including the Chamber of Commerce and Emergency Management Agency. A public hearing is set for a restaurant retail liquor license for Chikinjip at 12120 County Line Road. Several infrastructure contracts and appointments are also on the consent agenda.

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Wed Dec 3, 2025

WORK SESSION OF THE CITY COUNCIL

Council to discuss Simplified Sellers Use Tax and Door Dash loophole

This work session includes a presentation on the Simplified Sellers Use Tax (SSUT) by Mayor Walt Maddox, followed by discussion of its financial impact on Madison. State Representative James Lomax will address the so-called 'Door Dash Loophole.' The council will also consider the lawsuit City of Tuscaloosa et al v. Vernon Barnett, Commissioner et al. An executive session is scheduled.

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Mon Nov 24, 2025

REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL

Council to consider rezoning 1.28 acres at Hughes Road and Eastview Drive to B2

The council will hold a public hearing on a proposed ordinance to rezone 1.28 acres at the northwest corner of Hughes Road and Eastview Drive from R-1A (Low Density Residential) to B2 (Community Business). Other actions include approving agreements for multi-function network devices, a $107,287.50 reimbursement for property purchases, and acceptance of a $10,000 railroad crossing camera donation. The council will also consider appointments to the Zoning Board of Adjustment and Appeals and the Huntsville-Madison County Emergency Management Agency, and accept new subdivisions into the city maintenance program.

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Wed Nov 19, 2025

WORK SESSION OF THE CITY COUNCIL

City Council to discuss railroad traffic delays and school sales tax

The City Council is holding a work session to review updates on railroad crossings and a school sales tax. The session includes a pilot project for a train alert system.

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Mon Nov 10, 2025

REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL

Council to vote on $1.07M intersection improvements, appoint city attorney, police chief

This meeting includes multiple resolutions for infrastructure projects, equipment purchases, and appointments of key city officials. The council will vote on awarding a $1,071,000 contract for the Old Madison Pike & Hughes Road intersection improvements and set salaries for the city attorney, clerk-treasurer, fire chief, and police chief. Also scheduled are appointments to the Planning Commission and Water & Wastewater Board, and approval of a $676,177 Palmer Park baseball backstops project.

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Mon Nov 3, 2025

ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL

Council to elect president, pro tempore, designate Synovus Bank

This is an organizational meeting of the Madison City Council. The council will elect a council president and president pro tempore, appoint a finance committee, and designate Synovus Bank as depository for city accounts via Resolution No. 2025-357-R. These actions are routine procedural items for the new term.

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Mon Oct 27, 2025

REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL

Council considers downtown Arts & Entertainment District and major park upgrades

The City Council will discuss establishing an Arts & Entertainment District in Downtown Madison and the disposal of utility real property. The body is also deciding on several high-cost infrastructure and equipment purchases for city parks and public safety facilities.

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Wed Oct 15, 2025

WORK SESSION OF THE CITY COUNCIL

Council to interview Madison Board of Education candidates

The City Council will hold a work session to conduct interviews for the Madison Board of Education. No formal votes or decisions are scheduled; the session is for discussion and candidate evaluation.

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Mon Oct 13, 2025

REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL

City Council to consider establishing a Downtown Madison Arts & Entertainment District

The City Council will discuss several infrastructure projects, including intersection improvements and a new automated check-in service for elderly residents. The body is also reviewing proposals to vacate easements and dispose of utility real property.

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Tue Sep 30, 2025

SPECIAL CALLED MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL - CANVASSING OF MUNICIPAL RUN-OFF ELECTION

Council canvasses run-off election results and declares winners

This is a special called meeting to canvass the September 23 municipal run-off election. The council will count provisional ballots and adopt a resolution to declare the official results. No other business is on the agenda.

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Mon Sep 22, 2025

REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL

Council to vote on FY 2026 budget, additional school property tax levy

The City Council will consider adopting the FY 2026 annual operating budget and levying additional ad valorem taxes for public school purposes in Limestone County. Other business includes street name changes, franchise agreements, and multiple service contracts. The meeting also features proclamations and several easement vacations.

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Mon Sep 8, 2025

REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL

Council to vote on $2.87M fire truck purchase, $715K body cameras

The City Council will consider resolutions to authorize the purchase of two fire trucks for $2.87 million and a five-year contract for Axon body cameras costing $715,875. Other items include a first reading to rename Dunlop Boulevard to Town Madison Boulevard, property acquisitions for the Hughes Road widening project, and appointment of Rachel Finch to the Industrial Development Board.

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Wed Sep 3, 2025

WORK SESSION OF THE CITY COUNCIL

School superintendent to update council on property tax equalization

The City Council will hear a presentation from Madison City Schools Superintendent Dr. Ed Nichols on the Limestone County Property Tax Equalization. This is a work session item for discussion only; no vote is scheduled.

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Tue Sep 2, 2025

Canvassing of General Municipal Election 2025 and Notice

City Council to canvass and declare August 26 municipal election results

The City Council will conduct the opening and counting of provisional ballots. The body will also perform the canvassing and formal declaration of the General Municipal Election results held on August 26, 2025.

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Mon Aug 18, 2025

REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL

Council to consider $810K roundabout contract, rezoning, and donations

The City Council will vote on awarding a $810,173.30 contract for the Balch Road and Gooch Lane Roundabout project, consider several rezoning and annexation requests, and accept donations including $75,000 for fire/rescue equipment. The agenda also includes a hotel market feasibility study for a downtown property and routine approvals. Public hearings are scheduled for three zoning proposals.

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Mon Aug 11, 2025

REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL

City Council to award $7.5 million contract for Toyota Field Outfield Building

The City Council will consider several construction contracts, including a new animal control building and projects at Toyota Field. The body will also vote on two easement vacations in the Chestnut Acres and Bellawoods subdivisions.

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Mon Jul 28, 2025

REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL

City Council to award $154,586 contract for Wayfinding project Phase 2

The Madison City Council will consider several department contracts, including equipment for Public Works and uniforms for police and fire services. The body will also review two easement vacations and agreements for school resource officers and crossing guards.

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Mon Jul 14, 2025

REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL

Council holds public hearing on rezoning 4192 Sullivan Street to neighborhood business

The Madison City Council will hold public hearings on three rezoning requests and a liquor license application for Zanotta's Ristorante & Jazz. The Council also takes up first readings of a franchise agreement with the Alabama Fiber Network and several annexation ordinances. Consent agenda items include purchase of fire department radios and acceptance of donations.

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Mon Jun 23, 2025

REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL

Council to vote on $240,000 design contract for Garner Street extension

The Madison City Council will consider resolutions for engineering contracts, a franchise agreement with Alabama Fiber Network, and amendments to mural regulations. The meeting also includes a police promotion ceremony, board appointments, and approval of minutes and consent agenda items. Public hearings are scheduled but no specific items are listed under that section.

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Mon Jun 9, 2025

WORK SESSION OF THE CITY COUNCIL

Council to discuss Toyota field parking lot and murals expansion

The Madison City Council will hold a work session to discuss a Main Street briefing, potential expansion of murals into B2 and B3 zones, plans for Toyota field parking lot and landscaping, and details on Fund 38. These are discussion items only, with no formal votes expected.

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Mon Jun 9, 2025

REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL

Council to vote on rezoning 89.27 acres for residential cluster district

The City Council will hold a public hearing and consider a proposed ordinance to rezone 89.27 acres owned by Lily Landholdings, Inc. from AG (Agriculture) to RC-2 (Residential Cluster District No. 2) south of Huntsville-Browns Ferry Road and west of Bowers Road. The council will also vote on consent agenda items including a cybersecurity support contract with White Rhino Security ($15,000), a laptop purchase for police patrol vehicles (up to $81,577.65), and fire department leadership training (up to $18,072). Other department reports include an engineering agreement for a sidewalk survey on Hughes Road and a development agreement with Davidson Homes for the Bowers Road project.

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Tue May 27, 2025

REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL

Madison City Council will adopt the amended 2025 budget and review property rezonings.

The Madison City Council will act on an amended annual operating budget for fiscal year 2024–2025. The meeting also features public hearings on four proposed property rezonings, approval of several department contracts, and a resolution to join the Main Street Alabama Program. These items cover city finances, land use, and public safety upgrades.

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Fri May 16, 2025

SPECIAL CALLED MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL

Council to discuss $818k Toyota Field site work bid

The Madison City Council is holding a special called meeting to discuss and vote on two resolutions: awarding a construction bid for the Toyota Field building site work and authorizing an architect engagement for the MLB Compliance Project. The meeting is for discussion and action on these items.

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Mon May 12, 2025

REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL

Madison City Council to appoint Fire Chief and set municipal election fees

The City Council will consider the appointment of the Fire Chief and set qualification fees for the August 26, 2025, municipal election. The body is also reviewing several equipment purchases and lease agreements for the Public Safety Annex.

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Mon Apr 28, 2025

REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL

Council to set candidate fees for August 2025 municipal election

The City Council will consider qualification fees for candidates in the upcoming August 26, 2025, municipal election. The body will also review several department resolutions regarding city maintenance, employee classifications, and service contracts.

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Mon Apr 14, 2025

REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL

City Council to award $624,358.89 contract for Gooch Lane intersection improvements

The Madison City Council will consider several resolutions, including a $624,358.89 award to APAC-Alabama, Inc. for intersection improvements at Gooch Lane and Wall Triana Hwy. Other items include contracts for engineering services, software support, liquor license requests, and multiple rezoning public hearings. The council will also discuss appointments and a donation to the Senior Center.

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Wed Apr 9, 2025

WORK SESSION OF THE CITY COUNCIL

City Council work session to interview Board of Education members

The Madison City Council will hold a work session on April 9, 2025 at 5:30 PM in Council Chambers, Room 100. The agenda item is to conduct interviews with members of the Board of Education. No decisions or votes are listed; the meeting is for discussion and information gathering.

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Mon Mar 24, 2025

REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL

Council to approve $2.6 million change order for Mill Road Stabilization project

The Madison City Council will consider a consent agenda that includes several resolutions and proposed ordinances. Key items are a $2,607,042.00 change order for the Mill Road Stabilization project, contracts for IT support and groundskeeping, and an ordinance to use electronic vote‑counting devices. The meeting also includes public comments, department reports, and a public hearing on various topics.

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Mon Mar 10, 2025

REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL

Council authorizes $22,740‑per‑month mowing contract with Tidewater Landscape.

The Madison City Council will approve minutes, consider public comments, and adopt several resolutions and ordinances. Items include payments for a sidewalk extension, a settlement for a vehicle collision, and contracts for janitorial, towing, and mowing services. The council will also review proposed changes to personnel policies and adopt resolutions on police surplus weapons, a drug task force agreement, and community‑gardening services.

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Mon Feb 24, 2025

REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL

City Council to consider personnel policy changes and infrastructure bids

The City Council will discuss several proposed ordinances to amend personnel policies and procedures, including staff compensation and disciplinary guidelines. The body is also reviewing multiple infrastructure contracts and accepting various donations for city services.

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Wed Feb 19, 2025

WORK SESSION OF THE CITY COUNCIL - NEW TIME

Madison City Council to hold work session on Toyota Field and short-term rentals

The City Council will conduct a work session to discuss updates regarding Toyota Field and the notification process for short-term rentals. The body will also review the 2025 MCS Board of Education candidate selection process.

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Mon Feb 10, 2025

REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL

Council will consider multiple rezoning proposals, including a 37.72‑acre residential conversion

The Madison City Council will vote on several appropriations, contracts, and a second $300,000 payment to GPR‑South Madison LLC. It will hear public comments and consider liquor‑license requests for two restaurants. The council will also discuss a series of rezoning and annexation ordinances affecting properties on Forrest Drive, Hwy 72, and Huntsville‑Browns Ferry Road. Additional items include appointments to the Zoning Board and a professional services agreement for the Palmer Park pedestrian bridges project.

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Mon Jan 27, 2025

REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL

Council will approve a $123,050 emergency purchase of a CAT motorgrader/snowplow.

The Madison City Council will consider a consent agenda that includes several annual appropriations, donations, and an emergency equipment purchase. It will also vote on multiple resolutions and proposed ordinances covering infrastructure projects, park improvements, and a lease extension. Additional items include award of bids for pedestrian bridges and park lighting, and a professional services agreement for Palmer Park entrance design.

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Mon Jan 13, 2025

REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL

City Council approves annual funding for local nonprofits and weed lien assessments

The Madison City Council will consider approving annual funding agreements for several local organizations and address weed lien assessments for multiple properties. The meeting also includes zoning proposals, public hearings, and the appointment of a new member to the Construction Board of Appeals.

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Mon Jan 13, 2025

WORK SESSION OF THE CITY COUNCIL -Rescheduled from 1/9/2025

City Council to discuss BallCorps agreement and building options

The City Council is holding a work session to review a proposed amended BallCorps agreement. Members will also receive an update on building options.

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