REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL Monday, March 09, 2026 06:00 PM Council Chambers

AGENDA NO. 2026-05-RG

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1.CALL TO ORDER 

2.INVOCATION

1. A.Pastor Holly Woodall of Fellowship United Methodist Church

3.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

4.ROLL CALL OF ELECTED GOVERNING OFFICIALS

5.AMENDMENTS TO AGENDA

6.APPROVAL OF MINUTES

1. A.Minutes No. 2026-01-WS, dated February 25, 2026

• Minutes 2026-01-WS.pdf (0.06 MB)

2. B.Minutes No. 2026-04-RG, dated February 23, 2026

• Minutes 2026-04-RG.pdf (0.08 MB)

7.PRESENTATIONS AND AWARDS

1. A.Presentation of Proclamation by Mayor Ranae Bartlett designating March 30, 2026, as Women-Owned Business Day in the City of Madison to Ashley Engles-Ross, Vice President of Small Business, Huntsville-Madison County Chamber of Commerce

• Women Owned Business 2026.pdf (0.06 MB)

2. B.Presentation of framed City Coin to former Madison County Commissioner Mac McCutcheon in recognition of his recent retirement

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. 2026-021-R: Approving an annual Appropriation Agreement with Grandparents As Parents for FY 26 in the amount of $5,000 (to be paid from General Operating account)

• Resolution No. 2026-021-R.pdf (0.03 MB)
• Grandparents As Parents FY26 (Draft).pdf (0.03 MB)

2. B.Resolution No. 2026-022-R: Approving an annual Appropriation Agreement with the Food Bank of North Alabama for FY 26 in the amount of $5,000 (to be paid from General Operating account)

• Resolution No. 2026-022-R.pdf (0.03 MB)
• Food Bank of North AL FY26 (Draft).pdf (0.03 MB)

3. C.Resolution No. 2025-098-R: Acceptance of insurance settlement from Alabama Municipal Insurance Corporation for Claim No. 065307CD on an incident which occurred August 25, 2025, to a Police Vehicle ($37,815.24 [minus $1,000 deductible] to be deposited into General Operating account)

• 2025-098-R AMIC Settlement.pdf (0.02 MB)
• Proof of Loss Claim - 065307CD .pdf (0.12 MB)

4. D.Acceptance of a donation from the Madison Visionary Partners in the amount of $27,000 for expenses incurred in the construction of the Community Center (deposited into General Operating account)

10.PRESENTATIONS OF REPORTS

MAYOR RANAE BARTLETT

COUNCIL DISTRICT NO. 1 MAURA WROBLEWSKI

• A.Resolution No. 2026-097-R: Designation of Voting Delegate for Alabama League of Municipalities Annual Convention to be held April 28-May 1, 2026 in Montgomery, Alabama

• 2026-097-R Designation of Voting Delegate for ALM Annual Convention.pdf (0.02 MB)
• Voting Delegate Form - Madison - 2026.pdf (0.29 MB)

COUNCIL DISTRICT NO. 2 DAVID BIER

• A.Resolution No. 2026-108-R: Authorizing funding from the Council Special Projects Fund for installation of a self-serve kiosk at the Wellness Center for First Responder Access ($5,295 kiosk purchase; $600 annual fee to be paid from Parks and Recreation Budget)

• 2026-108-R Council Special Projects budget for First Responders Kiosk.pdf (0.03 MB)
• 2026-108-R ATTACHMENT VSI Quote 20702 Kiosk Counter Top Model.pdf (0.54 MB)

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 Kate Rogers to the Madison Beautification and Tree Board with a term expiration of March 10, 2028

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.Proposed Ordinance No. 2026-024: Zoning certain property owned by Dennis & Kaoru Brill consisting of Lots 41, 42, and 43 in Morris Estates Subdivision for a total of 2.3 acres, located east of Dove Drive and north of Powell Road, R-1A (Low Density Residential) upon annexation (First Reading 1/29/2026)

• Ordinance.pdf (0.03 MB)
• Map.pdf (0.24 MB)

2. B.Resolution No. 2026-099-R: Request from Costco Wholesale Corporation, doing business as Costco Wholesale, for a Lounge Retail Liquor - Class II (Package) License for their location at 8094 B Highway 72 West, Madison, AL 35758

• 2026-099-R Request for Lounge Retail Liquor Class II Package License (Costco).pdf (0.03 MB)
• Costco Package Store.pdf (0.37 MB)

3. C.Resolution No. 2026-100-R: Request from Costco Wholesale Corporation, doing business as Costco Wholesale, for an Off-Premises Beer and Wine License for their location at 8094  Highway 72 West, Madison, AL 35758

• 2026-100-R Approval of Off-Premises Beer and Wine License (Costco).pdf (0.03 MB)
• Costco Wholesale Store.pdf (0.33 MB)

13.DEPARTMENT REPORTS

ENGINEERING

• A.Resolution No. 2026-091-R: Authorizing a Professional Services Agreement with S&ME, Inc. for environmental consulting services for FY2026 Outfall Inspections and Illicit Discharge Screening ($17,930.00 to be paid from Engineering Stormwater Budget - Fund 11)

• 2026-091-R Authorize PSA with S & ME Inc - FY 26 stormwater monitor.pdf (0.03 MB)
• Professional Services Agreement S&ME, Inc. FY 25 outfall inspections--2026.pdf (0.04 MB)
• SME Proposal - Madison MS4 FY2026 Inspections.pdf (1.34 MB)

• B.Resolution No. 2026-111-R: Authorizing an agreement among the City of Huntsville, Huntsville Utilities, the City of Madison, Madison Utilities, the Madison County Commission, and Athens-Limestone GIS Consortium for the payment of funds relating to the US Geological Survey 3D Hydrography Program ($15,000 to be paid from Engineering Department budget)

• 2026-111-R Agreement with City of Huntsville, Huntsville Utilities, Madison Utilities, Madison County Commission, Athens-Limestone Consortium.pdf (0.03 MB)
• 2026-111-R ATTACHMENT 3DHP Payment Agreement.pdf (0.04 MB)

FINANCE

• A.Proposed Ordinance No. 2026-102: Amending Section 20-365, Appendix A, of the City of Madison Code of Ordinances related to bulk trash collection fees (First Reading)

• 2026-102 Amend Trash Collection Fee.pdf (0.03 MB)

FIRE & RESCUE

• A.Resolution No. 2026-103-R: Authorizing a Listing and Marketing Commission Agreement with Brindlee Mountain Fire Apparatus, LLC, for the listing and sale of a 2002 Saulsbury Fire Engine with a 10% commission fee 

• 2026-103-R authorizing listing and marketing commission agreement with Brindlee Mountain Fire Apparatus.pdf (0.03 MB)
• Listing Agreement 2025 Form copy.pdf (0.18 MB)

LEGAL

• A.Proposed Ordinance No. 2026-109: Amending the Fee Schedule for photocopy charges and various services for the City of Madison (First Reading)

• 2026-109-Revised Fee Schedule for Records Requests -- Final.pdf (0.03 MB)

• B.Resolution No. 2026-101-R: Authorizing an annual agreement with the Madison County Sheriff and the Madison County Commission for the housing of City inmates in the amount of $60 per inmate per day, plus $5 booking fee per inmate (to be paid from Court Department budget)

• 2026-101-R Inmate Housing Agreement.pdf (0.02 MB)
• 2026-101-R ATTACHMENT Inmate Housing Agreement CoM and MadCo_2026.pdf (0.03 MB)

PLANNING

• A.Proposed Ordinance No. 2026-025: Assenting to the annexation of property consisting of Lots 41-43 in Morris Estates Subdivision, east side of Dove Drive and north of Powell Road, into the City of Madison (First Reading 01/29/2026)

• Ordinance.pdf (0.03 MB)
• Map Morris Estates.pdf (0.20 MB)

• B.Proposed Ordinance No. 2026-059: Vacation of utility and drainage easement located within 52 Green Creek Road, Lot 149 of Greenbrier Woods Phase II Subdivision (First Reading 02/23/2026)

• 2026-059 vacation of utility and drainage easement (Greenbrier Woods, Phase II).pdf (0.03 MB)
• ATTACHMENT 2026-059 Quit Claim_52 Green Creek Road_Lot 149 Greenbrier Woods, Phase II.pdf (0.02 MB)
• 26-03 survey w-pool plan 52 Green Creek Rd 1-29-26 r2.pdf (0.27 MB)

• C.Proposed Ordinance No. 2026-075: Vacation of utility and drainage easement located within 480 Production Avenue, Lot 1 of Putman's Industrial Park, 4th Addition (First Reading 02/23/2026) 

• 2026-075 vacation of utility and drainage easement (Putnam's Industrial Park).pdf (0.03 MB)
• 2026-075 Quit Claim VOE Production Ave Attachment.pdf (0.03 MB)
• survey.pdf (0.66 MB)

• D.Resolution No. 2026-093-R: Setting a Public Hearing on Proposed Ordinance No. 2026-094; zoning certain property owned by MA AMBE, Inc. consisting of 0.39 acres and located at 7609 U.S. Highway 72 W, south side of U.S. Highway 72 W and west of Nance Road, B3 (General Business) upon annexation (First Publication 3/18/2026, Synopsis 3/25/2026, Public Hearing 4/13/2026)

• 2026-093-R Zoning 7609 Hwy 72 W.pdf (0.03 MB)
• Ordinance 2026-094- Zoning 7609 US Hwy 72 W 2026-093-R ATTACHMENT.pdf (0.03 MB)
• Map.pdf (0.28 MB)
• Syn -7609 US Hwy 72 W.pdf (0.03 MB)

• E.Proposed Ordinance No. 2026-095: Assenting to the annexation of property located at 7609 U.S. Highway 72 W, south of U.S. Highway 72 W and west of Nance Road, into the City of Madison (First Reading)

• Ordinance 2026-095- Annexation of 7609 US HWY.pdf (0.03 MB)
• Map.pdf (0.28 MB)

• F.Resolution No. 2026-096-R:  Authorizing acceptance of a parcel of real property consisting of 3.53 acres and located within the floodway, generally south of Shalerock Drive and east of Towhee Way

• Resolution 2026-096-R.pdf (0.03 MB)
• Map.pdf (0.16 MB)
• Deed - Lennar to City of Madison.rev.pdf (0.13 MB)

POLICE

• A.Resolution No. 2026-106-R: Authorizing a Memorandum of Understanding for Firearm Destruction Services (no cost to City)

• 2026-106-R MOU with Gulf Coast GunBusters for firearm destruction.pdf (0.03 MB)
• 2026-106-R ATTACHMENT MOU with Gulf Coast GunBusters for firearm destruction.pdf (0.43 MB)

RECREATION

• A.Resolution No. 2026-107-R: Authorizing a Professional Services Agreement with Chris Welch for pickleball instruction ($50.00 per class)

• 2026-107-R Authorize professional services agreement for Pickleball Instructor.pdf (0.02 MB)
• 2026-107-R ATTACHMENT Professional Services Agreement Chris Welch pickleball instruction.pdf (0.03 MB)

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. 

All attendees are advised that Council meetings are televised and that their statements and actions are therefore viewed by more than just those attending the meetings.