REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL REMAKE Monday, October 12, 2026 06:00 PM Council Chambers

AGENDA NO. 2026-019-RG

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1.CALL TO ORDER 

2.INVOCATION

  1. A.Pastor John Dees of CrossPointe Church

3.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

4.ROLL CALL OF ELECTED GOVERNING OFFICIALS

5.AMENDMENTS TO AGENDA

6.APPROVAL OF MINUTES

  1. A.Minutes No. 2026-18-RG, dated September 28, 2026

7.PRESENTATIONS AND AWARDS

  1. A.Award recognition for Capt Dan Pickens as 2026 Educator of the Year

  2. B.Update on Short Term Rentals

8.PUBLIC COMMENTS

Public comments are limited to 3 minutes per speaker. Anyone who would like to sign up prior to the Council meeting may contact the City Clerk at cityclerk@madisonal.gov. Anyone who would like to submit a presentation to the City Council must email it to the City Clerk by noon on the Friday prior to the meeting. Anyone who cannot attend the meeting in person and would like to email written comments must do so by noon of the Council meeting date, and address comments to citycouncil@madisonal.gov

For Public review and reference, see Resolution No. 2021-268-R Policy For Public Participation During City Council Meetings.

9.CONSENT AGENDA AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT

  1. A.Resolution No. 2026-365-R: Ratifying the purchase of one 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD pickup truck from Donohoo Chevrolet through City of Huntsville Joint Purchasing Agreement in the amount of $65,716.50 (to be paid from FY 2027 Fund 12).

  2. B.Resolution No. 2026-366-R: Approving an Annual Appropriation Agreement with Huntsville/Madison County Emergency Management for FY27 ($78,123 to be paid from the General Operating account)

  3. C.Resolution No. 2026-367-R: Approving an Annual Appropriation Agreement with Madison Visionary Partners for FY27 ($60,000 to be paid from the General Operating Account)

  4. D.Resolution No. 2026-368-R: Approving an Annual Appropriation Agreement with Community Free Dental Clinic for FY27 ($5,000 to be paid from the General Operating Account)

  5. E.Resolution No. 2026-370-R: Approving an Annual Appropriation Agreement with Huntsville Hospital Foundation for FY27 ($50,000 to be paid from the General Operating Account)

  6. F.Resolution No. 2026-373-R: Approving an Annual Appropriation Agreement with Big Brothers Big Sisters for FY27 ($7,500 to be paid from the General Operating Account)

  7. G.Resolution No. 2026-376-R: Approving an Annual Appropriation Agreement with Madison Arts Alliance for FY27 ($20,000 to be paid from the General Operating Account)

  8. H.Resolution No. 2026-398-R: Authorizing the purchase of four 2027 Ford F-150 4x4 SuperCrew XLT pickup trucks for Public Works Department from Woody Anderson Ford through City of Huntsville Joint Purchasing Agreement in the amount of $48,882.20 each for a total of $195,528.80 (to be paid from 1/2 Cent Sales Tax Capital Replacement Fund)

  9. I.Resolution No. 2026-399-R: Authorizing the purchase of one (1) 2026 Caterpillar Compact Track Loader from Thompson Tractor Co., Inc., through State Bid Contract No. MA240000004125 in the amount of $106,020.00 (to be paid from 1/2 cent sales tax Capital Replacement Fund)

  10. J.Resolution No. 2026-406-R: Authorizing the purchase of one 2027 Ford F-150 4x4 SuperCrew XL pickup truck for Fire Department from Woody Anderson Ford through City of Huntsville Joint Purchasing Agreement in the amount of $46,245.20 (to be paid from 1/2 Cent Sales Tax Capital Replacement Fund)

  11. K.Resolution No. 2026-414-R: Authorizing a Statement of Work and Fee Schedule with Alabama Interactive, LLC for Tyler Payment Integration with JustFOIA, with transaction fees to be paid by the customer

  12. L.Resolution No. 2026-416-R:  Authorizing the renewal of Catastrophic Inmate Medical Insurance coverage from Sirius America Insurance Company through King Risk Partners, LLC (annual premium of $10,355.84 to be paid from General Services Account)

  13. M.Resolution No. 2026-417-R:  Authorizing Amendment to Agreement with Deputy Corporation (reducing scope of services)

  14. N.Resolution No. 2026-421-R: Authorizing the disposal and declare surplus to sale through Fowler Auction: 2004 Ford Expedition 4x4 - VIN #1FMPU16L84LA39039, Asset Tag#04466

  15. O.Acceptance of a $555.00 supplemental insurance payment from Alabama Municipal Insurance Corporation for damage to a Police Department vehicle (Claim No. 066179; original settlement approved by Resolution No. 2026-309-R)

  16. P.Acceptance of $9.84 donation from PropertyRoom.com (to be deposited into Madison Police Department Donations account)

10.PRESENTATIONS OF REPORTS

MAYOR RANAE BARTLETT

COUNCIL DISTRICT NO. 1 MAURA WROBLEWSKI

COUNCIL DISTRICT NO. 2 DAVID BIER

COUNCIL DISTRICT NO. 3 BILLIE GOODSON

COUNCIL DISTRICT NO. 4 MICHAEL MCKAY

COUNCIL DISTRICT NO. 5 ALICE LESSMANN

COUNCIL DISTRICT NO. 6 ERICA WHITE

COUNCIL DISTRICT NO. 7 KENNETH JACKSON

11.BOARD/COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS

  1. A.Appointment of Shelton Torbert to Zoning Board of Adjustment and Appeals (Supernumerary place 1)

12.PUBLIC HEARINGS

Public comments during public hearings are limited to 5 minutes per speaker. Anyone who would like to sign up prior to the Council meeting may contact the City Clerk at cityclerk@madisonal.gov. Anyone who would like to submit a presentation to the City Council must email it to the City Clerk no later than noon on the Friday prior to the meeting. Anyone would cannot attend the meeting in person and would like to email written comments must do so by noon of the Council meeting date and address comments to citycouncil@madisonal.gov. 

  1. A.Resolution No. 2026-327-R: Approving an Off-Premises Wine License for Steakholder, LLC, d/b/a The New York Butcher Shoppe

13.DEPARTMENT REPORTS

ENGINEERING

FACILITIES AND GROUNDS

HUMAN RESOURCES

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

PLANNING

POLICE

14.MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

15.EXECUTIVE SESSION

16.ADJOURNMENT

Agenda Note: It should be noted that there are times when circumstances arise that require items be added to or deleted from the agenda at time of the Council meeting. Also all attached documents are to be considered a draft until approved by Council. 

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