Madison public meetings in 2024

REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL

The City Council will discuss several infrastructure projects, including a temporary road for Mill Road Wall Construction. The body is also reviewing multiple property annexations and zoning requests, as well as annual funding for community health organizations.

• Change Order No. 2 for Mill Road Wall Construction temporary road: $345,711.00
• Microsoft licensing agreement renewal with SHI: $69,127.25
• Exterior repairs and roof replacement at the Farley-Wann House: $75,000
• Annual appropriations for Community Free Dental Clinic ($2,500), Getting Real About Mental Illness ($2,500), Health Establishments At Local Schools ($5,000), Madison County Health Department ($30,000), and Liberty Learning Foundation ($7,500)
• Proposed annexations and zoning for 131 Forrest Drive and 7301 Hwy 72

REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL

The City Council will discuss several FY 25 appropriation agreements and authorize bids for road and sidewalk extensions. The body is also considering the annexation of two properties on Firestone Drive and various department contracts.

• Bids for Segers Road and Maecille Road extension and Mill Road sidewalk extension
• Annexation and zoning requests for 145 and 174 Firestone Drive
• FY 25 appropriation agreements for Convention and Visitors Bureau ($55,000) and Madison Visionary Partners ($55,000)
• FEMA grant application for radios with a federal share of $361,870.74
• Right of Way acquisition for Gooch Road Intersection Improvements ($80,000)

WORK SESSION OF THE CITY COUNCIL

The Madison City Council work session will include a discussion of the Comprehensive Plan. The council may also consider any additional items it deems necessary. No specific decisions or proposals are listed in the agenda.

• Discussion of the Comprehensive Plan
• Consideration of any items the council deems necessary

CANCELLED - SPECIAL CALLED MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL

The special called meeting scheduled for December 4, 2024, was cancelled. According to the agenda, the cancellation was directed by City Council President John D. Seifert to allow for further financial analysis of multiple options.

• Cancelled discussion of an Amended & Restated Venue License, Lease, and Management Agreement between the City and BallCorps, LLC

REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL

The Madison City Council will vote on a series of resolutions, including a $373,674 contract to purchase HVAC equipment for the Public Safety Annex. It will also adopt FY25 appropriation agreements totaling $235,538 with local partners and consider several ordinances and zoning actions. Additional items include a backup services contract, facility use agreements, and bid authorizations for various city projects.

• Resolution 2024-403-R: Approve purchase of HVAC equipment for the Public Safety Annex ($373,674) from Trane via Onmia Purchasing Cooperative
• Resolutions 2024-371-R to 2024-375-R: Approve FY25 appropriation agreements with Madison Chamber of Commerce ($105,000), Huntsville Hospital Foundation ($7,500), Emergency Management Agency ($68,038), The Enrichment Center ($25,000), and National Children's Advocacy Center ($30,000)
• Resolution 2024-389-R: Accept quote from Heartland Business Systems for backup services ($17,412.38)
• Proposed Ordinance 2024-327: Rezone 0.63‑acre property north of Powell Road and west of Cardinal Drive to R‑1A (Low Density Residential) upon annexation
• Proposed Ordinance 2024-326: Annexation of property at 11027 Cardinal Drive (first reading)

REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL

The Madison City Council will consider several financial resolutions, including a $4,294,337 award to Dunlap Contracting for the Public Safety Annex Renovation. Other items include payments for construction work, technology services, and vehicle purchases, as well as a proposed ordinance to vacate a utility easement. The meeting also includes routine approvals of minutes and public comment periods.

• Award of $4,294,337 to Dunlap Contracting, Inc. for Public Safety Annex Renovation (Fund 38 and ARPA Funding)
• Authorization of $81,135.43 payment to Grayson Carter & Son Contracting, Inc. for Project 22-036 roundabout construction
• Resolution to purchase light‑duty vehicles from Woody Anderson Ford, Inc. under a joint agreement with Huntsville
• Acceptance of UniCo Technology quote for network security services costing $37,181.64
• Award of $311,317 to Temple J Electric, LLC for traffic signal installation on Hardiman Road and Burgreen Road

WORK SESSION OF THE CITY COUNCIL

The Madison City Council will hold a work session to consider improvements to the MLB stadium at Toyota Field. No other agenda items are listed. The discussion may be adjusted based on conversation flow, public attendance, and department heads present.

• MLB stadium improvements to Toyota Field

REGULAR/REORGINZATION MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL

The City Council will elect a Council President, Council Pro Tempore, and Finance Chair. The body will also consider several infrastructure contracts and a liquor license request.

• Professional Services Agreement with Ivaldi Engineering for Powell Road and Burgreen Road intersection signal ($65,895.00)
• Change Order for Brownsferry Road Culvert Replacement with Miller & Miller ($74,933.00)
• Restaurant Retail Liquor License request for Beignets & Brew at 12120 County Line Road Suite C
• Weed lien assessment of $3,970.25 for vacant lot at 0 Bradley Street
• Payment to Morell Engineering, Inc. for Madison Blvd Resurfacing and Signalization ($20,316.18)

REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL

The Madison City Council will vote on a $4,000,000 purchase of additional parking lot property for Toyota Field. It will also consider amendments and contracts for facility upgrades, security services, and playground equipment. Several liquor license requests and a zoning ordinance for a large development will be presented for public hearing. Additional routine items include routine bill payments and departmental reports.

• Resolution 2024-340-R: Approve $4,000,000 purchase of parking lot property for Toyota Field
• Resolution 2024-336-R: Authorize $463,000 amendment to professional services agreement for Toyota Field addition
• Resolution 2024-302-R: Renew security services contract with Trident Security Solutions for $172,380
• Resolution 2024-337-R: Approve $181,395 grant and purchase of playground equipment from GameTime
• Proposed Ordinance No. 2024-287: Rezone 89.27 acres owned by Lily Landholdings from agriculture to residential cluster

SPECIAL CALLED MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL

The City Council will hold a special called meeting to discuss the annual operating budget and a list of capital improvement projects. These items are listed for discussion on the agenda.

• Resolution No 2024-274-R: Annual Operating Budget for October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2025
• Resolution No. 2024-290-R: Capital Improvement Projects to be funded from Fund 38

REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL

The City Council will consider a consent agenda that includes several financial resolutions and authorizations. Items include a $300,000 payment to GPR‑South Madison LLC, a $75,000 donation for the Royal Drive Extension Phase 1, and contracts for software and services ranging from $100 to $12,995. The meeting also features public hearings on zoning amendments, utility easement vacations, and a development agreement for a property on Bowers Road.

• Authorization of $300,000 payment to GPR‑South Madison LLC (Resolution 2024‑162‑R)
• Acceptance of $75,000 donation from Madison Industrial Development Board for Royal Drive Extension Phase 1 (Project No. 24‑023)
• Contract with TransUnion Risk and Alternative Data Solutions, Inc. for $100 monthly (Resolution 2024‑317‑R)
• Subscription Services Agreement with Contruent, LLC for ProcureWare software, $9,915.75 (Resolution 2024‑325‑R)
• Proposed Ordinance 2024‑232 amending the Downtown Redevelopment Incentive overlay district (first reading)

REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL

The Madison City Council will consider several financial approvals, including a $51,008.76 annual software license renewal with Unico Technology and a $9,192.50 payment to Grayson Carter & Son for the Brownsferry Road and Burgreen Road roundabout. Council members will also vote on resolutions for an ADA‑accessible library door (up to $7,700), weed‑lien assessment fees for four properties, and a restaurant liquor license request for Entice Bar & Grill. Additional items include proposed ordinances on unattended receptacles, distracted‑driving fines, and a property conveyance for the Maecille Road intersection improvement.

• Resolution No. 2024-306-R: authorize three‑year software license renewal with Unico Technology ($51,008.76 annually)
• Payment of $9,192.50 to Grayson Carter & Son for Project 22‑036 roundabout construction
• Resolution No. 2024-304-R: fund ADA‑accessible door for Madison Library (not to exceed $7,700)
• Resolution No. 2024-299-R: change order for roundabout steel casing installation (up to $180,256.40)
• Resolution No. 2024-301-R: request for restaurant retail liquor license for Entice Bar & Grill at 8694 Madison Boulevard Suite J

RESCHEDULED WORK SESSION OF THE CITY COUNCIL

The Madison City Council will meet to review the City of Madison Budget for fiscal year 2025. The council may also address any miscellaneous business items that arise during the session. No other agenda items are listed.

• Review and adopt City of Madison Budget FY 2025
• Consider miscellaneous business as needed

SPECIAL CALLED MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL- CANCELED

The City of Madison special called council meeting set for August 28, 2024 was canceled by Council President Renae Bartlett. Agenda No. 2024-02-SP is marked as canceled. No agenda items will be discussed at this meeting.

REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL

The Madison City Council will vote on a contract to purchase, construct, and install a fire‑training tower for $699,800, with a $500,000 state grant. The meeting also includes a consent agenda covering multiple professional‑services agreements, payments for road and roundabout projects, and several proposed ordinances. A public hearing will be set for a zoning change affecting 89.27 acres near Huntsville‑Browns Ferry Road.

• Resolution No. 2024-252-R: Contract for fire‑training tower ($699,800, plus $500,000 state grant)
• Resolution No. 2024-280-R: Award of $440,810 to Stansell Electric for Hughes & Mill Road intersection and traffic signal improvements
• Resolution No. 2024-259-R: Professional Services Agreement with Nichole Holladay for cookie‑decorating instruction (Parks & Recreation)
• Resolution No. 2024-266-R: Agreement with Apple Inc. to submit a Parks & Recreation app to the Apple App Store (no cost to the City)
• Resolution No. 2024-286-R: Public hearing set for zoning change of 89.27 acres owned by Lily Landholdings, Inc.

REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL

The Madison City Council will consider a series of resolutions covering software licensing renewals, a $51,409.68 RingCentral phone system contract, a $132,625 void‑fill contract for Westchester Road, and the approval of a $20,000 fence behind Main Street Café. The council will also hear public requests for new liquor licenses, a proposed zoning change for property owned by Old Town Investments LLC, and a public hearing on a downtown redevelopment incentive amendment. Additional items include acceptance of grants, donations, and various professional services agreements for engineering projects.

• Authorize $132,625 void‑fill and stabilization contract for Westchester Road (Resolution 2024-235-R)
• Renew RingCentral phone system contract for $51,409.68 annually (Resolution 2024-243-R)
• Approve $20,000 fence installation behind Main Street Café (Resolution 2024-253-R)
• Consider liquor license applications for The Beer Hog, Big Whiskey's, Madison Quickmart, and Wall Triana Quickmart (Resolutions 2024-236-R to 2024-239-R)
• Propose zoning change for 0.55‑acre property north of Town Madison Boulevard (Proposed Ordinance 2024-205)

REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL

The Madison City Council will consider a series of resolutions, including the acceptance of a $147,074.78 settlement for damage to the city‑owned Main Street Cafe. Other items include contract amendments for payment processing, fiber service upgrades, and settlement checks for guardrail repairs. The council will also authorize bids and services for infrastructure projects and technology agreements.

• Resolution 2024-221-R: Accept settlement of $147,074.78 for Main Street Cafe damage
• Resolution 2024-224-R: Amend WOW! Business contract, monthly fee changes from $500 to $721.99 for Community Center fiber service
• Resolution 2024-225-R: Accept $15,250 settlement from GEICO for Segers Road guardrail damage
• Resolution 2024-229-R: Amend Tyler Technologies agreement, one‑time fee $529 and annual fee $180 for business license payment processing
• Resolution 2024-216-R: Authorize GTEC services up to $26,490 for construction compaction and material testing on Mill Road Ditch retaining wall

WORK SESSION OF THE CITY COUNCIL

The Madison City Council will hold a work session at 5:30 p.m. on July 17, 2024. Council members will receive an update on the Human Resources Compensation Study. The agenda item is informational and does not list a specific decision or vote.

• Human Resources Compensation Study – informational update

REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL

The City Council will review proposals for road paving, property zoning changes, and tax exemptions for hearing aids. The agenda also includes updates to recreation facility fees and police department auction procedures.

• Madison Boulevard Paving Project award authorization ($651,496.80)
• Zoning 100 Roema Drive to Medium Density Residential (R-2) upon annexation
• Sales and Use Tax exemption for hearing aids
• Amending the fee schedule for recreation facility rentals and use
• Amendment for dumpster services at 1329 Browns Ferry Road ($256.69 monthly)

WORK SESSION OF THE CITY COUNCIL

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss FY 2025-2026 budget priorities. The agenda also includes an update on the Capital Improvement Plan list and a discussion regarding tax exemptions for hearing aid sales.

• Public comment opportunity on FY 2025-2026 Budget Priorities
• Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) list update and discussion
• Discussion on tax exemption for hearing aid sales

REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL

The City Council will consider several infrastructure contracts and ordinance amendments. This includes awards for road projects, building code updates, and utility agreement changes.

• $2,201,761.00 award for Mill Road Ditch Project
• $540,242.00 contract for Browns Ferry Road Box Culvert Replacement
• Amending City Building Codes via Ordinance 2024-173
• $146,740.00 for pedestrian bridges at Palmer Park
• $49,586.22 for Hughes Road and U.S. Highway 72 intersection rewire

REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL

The City Council will review building code amendments and several easement agreements. The agenda includes decisions on insurance settlements and service renewals for city departments. The council will also consider a contract for the Brownsferry/Burgreen Road roundabout project.

• $1,589,020.20 contract award for Huntsville Brownsferry Road and Burgreen Road Roundabout
• Purchase of a fire service brush truck not to exceed $25,000
• Proposed amendments to City Building Codes (Ordinance No. 2024-173)
• $11,416.00 insurance settlement for police parking area fence damage
• Agreement with Lexipol, LLC for the Cordico Wellness App

REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL

The Madison City Council will discuss several infrastructure projects, including a payment for the Madison Branch Boulevard roundabout. The agenda also includes proposed zoning changes for 100 Roema Drive and pedestrian improvements at Gillespie and Hughes.

• Payment of $264,354.80 to Enfinger Development, Inc. for the Madison Branch Boulevard roundabout
• Pedestrian improvements at Gillespie and Hughes not to exceed $50,000
• Proposed annexation and rezoning of 100 Roema Drive
• Agreement with Pyro Shows of Alabama, Inc. for a $14,999 fireworks show
• Traffic signal rewiring at I-565 and Wall Triana Hwy not to exceed $19,300

REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL

The Council is reviewing several infrastructure projects, including road resurfacing and various solicitations for culverts, bridges, and roundabout acquisitions. The agenda also includes insurance settlements for city vehicle damage and an ordinance regarding novelty devices.

• Agreement with Morell Engineering for Madison Boulevard resurfacing ($294,229.25)
• Contract with URETEK USA, Inc. for Spencer Green settlement design ($88,500)
• Right of way/easement acquisitions for the Brownsferry/Burgreen Road Roundabout
• Agreement for K9 acquisition with Operation Underground Railroad ($21,500 donation)
• Ordinance to allow novelty and sparkling devices (First Reading)

REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL

The City Council will meet to adopt an amended and revised annual operating budget for the 2023-2024 fiscal year. The agenda also includes a property purchase for a roundabout project and several professional service agreement amendments.

• Adoption of amended annual operating budget for fiscal year 2023-2024
• $157,212.00 property purchase from SWR Holdings, LLC for Browns Ferry and Burgreen Road roundabout
• $197,000 bid award to HRS Services, LLC for Public Safety Annex demolition
• Amendments to professional services agreements for Toyota Field projects totaling $2,354,000
• Ordinance to dedicate Ludie Richard Drive as a public road

REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL

The Madison City Council meeting includes a review of a $500,000 donation for Community Center Renovations. The agenda also features a public hearing for a beer and wine license at 9035 Madison Boulevard. Additionally, the council will consider police equipment leases and asphalt paving contracts.

• $500,000 donation from Steve Haraway for Community Center Renovations
• Lease-purchase of 60 Panasonic Toughbooks for $342,299.01
• Public hearing for a beer and wine license at 9035 Madison Boulevard
• Asphalt paving contract award to Rogers Group, Inc.
• Final payment of $7,613.35 for Hughes Road widening project

SPECIAL CALLED MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL

The Madison City Council scheduled a special called meeting for April 2, 2024, but cancelled it due to inclement weather. The posted agenda contained only standard procedural sections like roll call and discussion. No substantive business or decisions were on the docket.

• No concrete items; the agenda listed only procedural boilerplate and was cancelled.

WORK SESSION OF THE CITY COUNCIL

The April 2, 2024 City Council work session was cancelled due to weather. No agenda items were discussed or decided at this meeting. Residents should check official city channels for any rescheduled dates.

• Meeting cancelled; no rezonings, contracts, ordinances, or fee changes were scheduled.

SPECIAL CALLED MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL

The Madison City Council will hold a special called meeting on April 2, 2024, to discuss two proposed amendments to professional services agreements with Gilbert, McLaughlin, Casella Architects. Both amendments cover work at Toyota Field and would be paid from the Multi-Use Maintenance Fund Checking account. The meeting is televised for public viewing.

• Resolution No. 2024-093-R: Amendment to professional services agreement for Toyota Field ($608,500)
• Resolution No. 2024-100-R: Amendment to professional services agreement for Toyota Field Four-story Clubhouse ($1,547,500)
• Funding sourced from the Multi-Use Maintenance Fund Checking account

Work Session - Special Called Meeting of the City Council

The Madison City Council will hold a special called work session on April 2, 2024, to review facility enhancements at Toyota Field. The agenda lists only one discussion topic regarding Major League Baseball requirements and other upgrades. This meeting is for information gathering and does not include voting or binding decisions.

• Discussion of MLB-required and other improvements to Toyota Field

WORK SESSION OF THE CITY COUNCIL - BOARD OF EDUCATION INTERVIEWS

The Madison, Alabama City Council is holding a work session on March 27, 2024, to interview candidates for the local Board of Education. This agenda contains only that single item and notes the schedule may be adjusted based on discussion flow and attendee availability. No other ordinances, contracts, or public hearings are scheduled.

• Work session to interview candidates for the Madison Board of Education

REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL

The Madison City Council will review a consent agenda covering routine bills, property dispositions, and insurance settlements for damaged softball complex backstops. Engineering items include a joint funding memorandum for the Slaughter Road Intersection Improvements Project, which will address traffic patterns along that corridor, plus land acquisition and right-of-way preparation fees. The council will also vote on contracts for employee assistance and first responder wellness programs, alongside an amendment to streetlight maintenance services.

• Joint funding MOU for Slaughter Road Intersection Improvements Project (city reimburses county 1/3 of design costs and periodically 1/3 of $4,564,242.19 estimated construction cost)
• Purchase of Tract No. 8 for Segers Road & Maecille Drive Improvement Project ($4,020.51 from Edward Lee Moore)
• First Responder Wellness Support contract with Stacy Thomas ($38,000 for one-year term)
• Acceptance of $123,345.50 insurance settlement for wind damage to four backstops at WestCo softball complex
• Amendment to streetlight maintenance agreement with Huntsville Utilities

WORK SESSION OF THE CITY COUNCIL

The scheduled work session for the Madison City Council on March 11, 2024, was cancelled. The agenda included a discussion regarding MLB improvements to Toyota Field.

• MLB Improvements to Toyota Field

REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL

The council will review several insurance settlements and authorize bids for paving and demolition services. A public hearing is scheduled regarding a beer and wine license for Lost Pizza Co. Additionally, the meeting includes discussions on police equipment purchases and utility agreements.

• Agreement with Athens Utilities for power line relocation up to $228,510.64
• Purchase of rifles for the Madison Police Department from Troy Industries, Inc. for $71,435.00 less trade-in value
• Public hearing for a beer and wine license for Lost Pizza Co. at 181 Hughes Road, Suite 1A
• Contract award to Vonachen Group for janitorial services at the Madison Public Library and Wellness Center
• Professional Services Agreement with ArcSpace Studio for $14,240 for the Farley-Wann House Master Plan

REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL

The City Council will review several contract renewals and property acquisitions for road improvement projects. The meeting also includes a proposed amendment to the City’s Flood Ordinance and various board appointments.

• $65,176 contract for repairs to the Toyota Field Shower area
• $15,750 design fee proposal for a new Animal Control Building
• $8,500 renewal for aerial imagery and AI layers from NearMap U.S., Inc.
• $3,400 settlement for damage to the Madison Cemetery Fence at 165 Mill Road
• Proposed amendment to the City’s Flood Ordinance

REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL

The City Council will consider several financial authorizations, including software renewals and insurance settlements. The agenda also includes a first reading of an ordinance regarding surplus property on Sullivan Street and proposed amendments to the city's flood ordinance.

• Sale of real property located at 4182 Sullivan Street
• Payment to TTL, Inc. of $2,000.00 for Flood Fill way Removal
• Renewal of ESRI, Inc. software maintenance for $9,955.00
• Settlement from Alabama Municipal Insurance Corporation for $15,304.00
• Award of bid to Trav-Ad Signs, Inc. for Wayfinding Project Phase 1 for $292,123.37

WORK SESSION OF THE CITY COUNCIL

The City Council will discuss updates regarding Capital Improvement Program (CIP) projects and Fund 38 projects. The session also includes discussions on the Comprehensive Plan, the Wann House, the Animal Shelter, and an update from the Mayor regarding the Fire/Police Training Facility and Annex property.

• CIP updates
• Fund 38 project updates
• Comprehensive Plan update
• Wann House discussion
• Mayor’s update on Fire/Police Training Facility and Annex property

REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL

The Madison City Council will consider various resolutions regarding department contracts, insurance settlements, and professional services. The agenda also includes appointments to the Zoning Board of Adjustment & Appeals and a first reading of an ordinance for easement vacation.

• Payment of $35,717.40 to Enfinger Development, Inc. for Madison Branch Boulevard roundabout work
• Emergency contract authorization up to $300,000 for WestCo Field fence repairs
• Acceptance of $69,859.03 quotation from Tyler Technologies, Inc. for software and maintenance
• Authorization of $8,375.00 payment to CDG for County Line Road and Royal Drive Extension project
• Proposed Ordinance No. 2024-011 regarding vacation of easement in Town Madison Subdivision

REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL

The Madison City Council will review several resolutions regarding annual appropriations, contract renewals, and property use agreements. The meeting also includes a public hearing for a new alcohol license and first readings of ordinances related to flood regulations and utility easements.

• Public hearing for a special retail alcohol license for Monark Grove Madison at 11260 County Line Road
• Tree removal services contract award to Tree Worx, LLC for $33,897.00
• $71,900 change order for Pickleball Field lighting at the Wellness Center
• Amendment to the City’s Flood Ordinance (First Reading)
• Annual appropriation agreements of $2,500 each for Getting Real About Mental Illness and Global Ties