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

AGENDA NO. 2026-01-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. 2025-09-WS, dated December 17, 2025

2. B.Minutes No. 2025-24-RG, dated December 22, 2025

7.PRESENTATIONS AND AWARDS

1. A.Recognition of Driver Tyler Drew as 2026 Firefighter of the Year

2. B.Madison Fire & Rescue Promotion Ceremony for Battalion Chief Michael Sedlacek and Captain Nathan Hankins

3. C.Presentation of Life Saving Awards for the following: Star of Life Award - Captain Brent Rhodes, Driver Bryant Smith, Firefighter Jacob Espitia, Robert Roth (HEMSI), Colin Barnes (HEMSI), Amber Aranda (HEMSI) and John Blankenship (HEMSI). Unit Citation Award – Driver Jonathan Martin, Firefighter and Jacob Harper Jacob Vinson (HEMSI).

4. D.Madison Christmas Parade Awards presented by Debbie Overcash

5. E.Presentation of Christmas Tree Decorating Contest winners by Debbie Overcash

6. F.Ringo/Pogo presentation with the Animal Control Officers, Billie Goodson and Shane Kyker

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. 2026-001-R:  Approving an annual Appropriation Agreement with the Madison Beautification and Tree Board for FY26 ($7,500 to be paid from General Operating account)

2. B.Resolution No. 2026-002-R:  Approving an annual Appropriation Agreement with the Madison City Community Orchestra for FY26 ($4,000 to be paid from General Operating account)

3. C.Resolution No. 2026-003-R:  Approving an annual Appropriation Agreement with the Huntsville Botanical Garden for FY26 ($20,000 to be paid from General Operating account)

4. D.Resolution No. 2026-004-R:  Approving an annual Appropriation Agreement with the Crisis Services of North Alabama for FY26 ($20,000 to be paid from General Operating account)

5. E.Resolution No. 2026-005-R:  Approving an annual Appropriation Agreement with the Madison County Health Department for FY26 ($30,000 to be paid from General Operating account)

6. F.Acceptance of donations from: V. Hallman and C. Johnson for Senior Center programming, and St. John the Baptist Catholic Church parishioners on behalf of Rev. Bryan Lowe for the  Homebound Meal Program ($2,440 to be deposited into the Senior Center Donations account)

10.PRESENTATIONS OF REPORTS

MAYOR RANAE BARTLETT

• A.Resolution No. 2026-042-R: Acceptance of grant funds from the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs in the amount of $100,000 for the construction of the Public Safety Training Tower

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 Lisa Laurendine to seat 5 of the Zoning Board of Adjustment and Appeals with a term expiration of December 31, 2028

2. B.Appointment of Richard Travers to the Madison Police Citizens Advisory Committee - District 2

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. 2026-033-R: Request for an On-Premises Beer and Wine License from Om Shanti - Raghav Inc., doing business as  Kohinoor Indian Cuisine, for their location at 12110 County Line Road, Suite A, Madison, Alabama 35756

2. B.Resolution No. 2026-034-R: Request for an Off-Premises Beer and Wine License from Murphy Oil USA Inc., doing business as Murphy USA #7984, for their location at 101 Grace Scott Way, Madison, AL 35758

13.DEPARTMENT REPORTS

ENGINEERING

• A.Resolution No. 2026-035-R: Awarding Bid No. 2025-021-ITB for the County Line Road and Royal Drive Improvements Phase 1 Project to Rogers Group, Inc. in the amount of $1,698,000.00 (to be paid from 38-150-000-2941-07 & 38-150-000-2841-08)

• B.Proposed Ordinance No. 2025-408:  Approving Amendments to State and Federal Standards for the Prevention of Flood Damage (First Reading 12/22/2025)

HUMAN RESOURCES

• A.Resolution No. 2026-026-R: Approving the Reorganization for the Engineering Department

• B.Resolution No. 2026-027-R: New Position Titles & Grade Changes for Facilities Department 

• C.Resolution No. 2026-028-R:  New Positions, Titles & Grade Changes for Parks & Recreation Department

LEGAL

• A.Proposed Ordinance No. 2025-413: Authorizing the Water & Wastewater Board of the City of Madison, doing business as Madison Utilities, to dispose of certain personal property (First Reading 12/22/2025)

• B.Proposed Ordinance No. 2026-036: An Ordinance to Repeal Certain Provisions of Ordinance 2010-355 and to Dedicate a Portion of the total Sales and Use Tax Levied by the City of Madison to be Paid to the City of Madison Board of Education for Public School Purposes (First Reading)

PLANNING

• A.Proposed Ordinance No. 2025-409: Vacation of utility and drainage easement located within 157 Shalerock Drive, Lot 97 of Moore's Creek Phase 3 Subdivision (First Reading 12/22/2025)

• B.Resolution No. 2026-037-R:  Authorizing an Annexation Agreement with Clift Home Place, LLC (Notice published December 31 in Madison Record)

• C.Proposed Ordinance No. 2025-421:  Assenting to the Annexation of Property Located at 8094 Highway 72 West into the City of Madison (First Reading 12/22/2025)

• D.Resolution No. 2026-031-R: Setting a Public Hearing on Proposed Ordinance No. 2026-032; zoning certain property owned by Costco Wholesale Corporation consisting of 23.69 acres, located at 8094 Highway 72 W, north of Highway 72 and east of Jack Clift Boulevard, to B3 (General Business) upon annexation (First Publication 1/14/2026, Synopsis 1/21/26, Public Hearing 2/9/26)

• E.Resolution No. 2026-029-R: Authorizing acceptance of a pedestrian, utility, and drainage easement on 8721 Madison Boulevard (across north end of property)

• F.Resolution No. 2026-030-R: Authorizing acceptance of a pedestrian, utility, and drainage easement on 8721 Madison Blvd (across south end of property)

POLICE

• A.Resolution No. 2026-040-R: Amending agreement with Trident Security Solutions, LLC, for security services at City Hall complex for an additional one-year term ($172,380 to be paid from Police Department budget)

RECREATION

• A.Resolution No. 2026-038-R: Authorizing a Professional Services Agreement with Cristina Lynn for yoga instruction services (no charge to City, courses cost $12 - $15 per person)

• B.Resolution No. 2026-039-R: Awarding Bid No. 2025-024-ITB for the Playground Equipment Installation project to Struthers Recreation, LLC, in the amount of $119,715.00 (to be paid from Recreation Department - Neighborhood Parks budget)

14.MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

15.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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