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

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

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

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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