City Council
Regular MeetingTuscaloosa, AL · April 15, 2025
Minutes
TUSCALOOSA CITY COUNCIL MEETING SYNOPSIS
Tuesday, April 15, 2025
CONVENED: 6:00 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT
Mayor Walt Maddox
President Pro Tem Tyner
Councilmembers Howard, Crow, Busby, Faile and Lanier
ABSENT
Councilmember Wilson
BUSINESS CONDUCTED: All votes are unanimous unless otherwise indicated.
Approved minutes of previous meeting (Ty/H)
PROCLAMATIONS AND STATEMENTS BY MAYOR AND COUNCIL
Mayor Maddox congratulated Councilmember Lanier and the City Council on the grand opening of
Springbrook Park.
Mayor Maddox presented a proclamation proclaiming the week of April 21-25, 2025 as “National
Community Development Week.”
Mayor Maddox presented a proclamation proclaiming the month of April 2025 to be “National
Healthy Homes Month.”
Councilmember Faile announced that he will be at Jack’s on Saturday.
AGENDA ITEM COMMENTS BY CITIZENS
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Withdrew the resolution revoking the business license of Skinner Transportation Service located
at 1290 Zack Drive, Northport, AL (OCA-24-1231)(tabled on 10/15/2024). (Ty/H)
CONSENT AGENDA
Approved items “a through f” on the consent agenda. (L/H)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Ordered demolition of the structure at 512 Hargrove Road East (tabled on 10/15/2024). (H/C; Virgil
Williams with UD- Inspections gave a departmental report. The property owner was not present
to answer questions from the Council. No one spoke in favor or in opposition to the demolition).
Adopted Ordinance No. 9610 by adopting zoning amendment no. 3 rezoning approximately 0.5
acres located at 6700 31st Street from SFR-2 to SFR-4 (OCA-25-0289/Z-06-25). (L/Ty; Zach Ponds
with UD-Planning gave a departmental report. The applicant’s representative was present to
answer questions from the Council. No one spoke for or against the rezoning).
Approved the ABC application of The Curry Kitchen LLC for an alcohol license at The Curry Kitchen;
3799 McFarland Blvd E, Tuscaloosa, AL 35405. (Antonius Mills with A&F- Revenue and Officer
Champion gave a departmental report. The applicant was present to answer questions from the
Council).
25-019 Restaurant Retail Liquor (Ty/L)
RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES NOT OF A GENERAL NATURE OR PERMANENT OPERATION
Authorized the purchase of equipment, supplies, or services from Advanced Mower Inc.; total:
$19,203.45 (Lawn Mower with accessories; CFG). (L/B)
Authorized the Mayor to execute a reimbursable agreement with the Alabama Department of
Transportation (ALDOT) for the relocation of utility facilities regarding the resurfacing and signal
backplates on SR-215 from SR-7 (US-11/Skyland Blvd) to 10th Avenue (OCA-25-0385/ Project No.
STPAA-FMGR-HSIP-0215(508)). (B/C)
Authorized a professional services agreement with the University of Alabama (OCA-25-0346). (L/B)
Authorized a disbursement from district 2 improvement funds for Stars Academy Teacher
Appreciation Week; total: $500.00 (OCA-25-0416). (L/B)
Authorized a disbursement from district 7 improvement funds for Bryant High School; total:
$2,000.00 (OCA-25-0395). (L/H)
Authorized a disbursement from district 6 improvement funds for Bryant High School; total:
$3,000.00 (OCA-25-0386). (L/F)
Authorized a minor public works contract with Chip Griffith Construction, Inc. for Municipal Court
renovations; total: $48,056.00 (OCA-25-0447). (B/L)
Authorized a minor public works contract with Chip Griffith Construction, Inc.; total: $4,100.00
(OCA-25-0427). (L/B)
Authorized a minor public works contract with Tusco, Inc.; total: $53,572.00 (OCA-25-0441). (L/Ty)
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Authorized a minor public works contract with Alabama Pro Wash; total: $1,485.00 (OCA-25-0444).
(B/Ty)
Authorized a minor public works contract with Knight Sign Industries, Inc; total: 1,355.00 (OCA-25-
0435). (C/B)
Authorized a minor public works contract with Edko, LLC; total: $9,065.00 (OCA-25-0442). (C/H)
Authorized a professional services agreement with TTL, Inc. for construction materials testing for
the police logistics building; total: $9,000.00 (OCA-25-0420). (B/L)
Authorized the Mayor to execute contract amendment no. 2 with the Cassady Company, Inc. for the
Juanita Drive Phase 2 Improvements Project; total increase $3,227.15 (A19-1161/OCE Project No.
2019.012.001). (L/Ty)
Authorized amendment no. 9 to the 2022-B warrant series budget (A22-0697). (B/L)
Authorized amendment no. 4 to the FY 25 water and sewer reserve for future improvements fund
budget (OCA-24-0951). (B/Ty)
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS OF A GENERAL NATURE OR PERMANENT OPERATION
FOR INTRODUCTION
Introduced zoning amendment no. 6 rezoning approximately 19.23 acres located east of New
Watermelon Rd and South of 7415 New Watermelon Road from SFR-1 to LR (OCA-25-0483/ Z-04-
25). (Ty/B)
Introduced amendment no. 7 to the Zoning Ordinance of Tuscaloosa amending sections 25-101, 25-
105 and 25-107 pertaining to restaurant, quick serve and drive through facilities (OCA-25-0383).
(C/Ty)
Adopted Ordinance No. 9611 Authorized amendment no. 9 to the fiscal year 2025 general fund
budget (OCA-24-0951) . (intro: B/Ty; unanimous: Ty/C)
FOR ADOPTION
Set May 13, 2025 as the date for a public hearing to consider zoning amendment no. 6 (OCA-25-
0383/Z-04-25). (C/B)
Set May 13, 2025 as the date for a public hearing to consider zoning amendment no. 7 (OCA-25-
0383). (L/C)
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AUDITING ACCOUNTS
Authorized the payment of bills; total: $7,969.80. (H/TY)
OTHER MATTERS BROUGHT BEFORE THE COUNCIL
Addison Phelps, Mia Dreiling, and Nathan Wallace presented a project for their University of
Alabama Honors College course to the Council regarding concerns of climate change and plastic bag
pollution in the city.
POLICY IMPLEMENTATION BY MAYOR:
“Subject to the exercise of mayoral veto on ordinances of a general nature or permanent operation,
all applicable departments are hereby ordered to otherwise implement council policy this date
enacted.”
ADJOURNED 6:27 p.m. (Ty/H)
Brandy P. Johnson
City Clerk
Following each item of business are the initials of the Councilmember who introduced the item and the Councilmember who seconded the
matter: W-Wilson, H-Howard, C-Crow, B-Busby, T-Tyner, F-Faile, L- Lanier. Only “No” votes are distinguished.
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Agenda
TUSCALOOSA CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
Tuesday, April 15, 2025
1. CALL TO ORDER: 6:00 p.m.
Council Prayer: Dear God, bless our proceedings today. Give us wisdom to know what is just and
the strength to do what is right. Amen.
Pledge of Allegiance: I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the
republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Council President Pro Tem: As the Council has received a synopsis of the previous meeting, I move
that we dispense with the reading of the minutes of the same unless there are any deletions,
additions, or corrections.
3. PROCLAMATIONS AND STATEMENTS BY MAYOR AND COUNCIL
Mayor Maddox will present a proclamation proclaiming the week of April 21-25, 2025 as “National
Community Development Week.”
Mayor Maddox will present a proclamation proclaiming the month of April 2025 to be “National
Healthy Homes Month.”
Mayor Announcements
Department Announcements
4. AGENDA ITEM COMMENTS BY CITIZENS
Citizens are encouraged to sign in with the City Clerk in order to assure that their comments related
to a specific agenda item are received prior to consideration by the City Council. Speakers are
limited to five (5) minutes each.
5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Revoking the business license of Skinner Transportation Service located at 1290 Zack Drive,
Northport, AL (OCA-24-1231)(tabled on 10/15/2024). PP5-6
Council Committee Reports
Clerk’s Report of Mayor’s Veto
6. CONSENT AGENDA: (items “a through f”) All matters listed on the Consent Agenda are considered
to be routine by the City Council and will be enacted by one motion and vote. There will be no
separate debate, amendment, or substitution of these items. If the same is desired by the Mayor
and/or any member of the Council, upon request made on the record, that item will be removed
from the Consent Agenda and considered separately under the regular Order of Business.
a. Authorizing change order no. 1 for the McFarland Blvd Access Management Utility
Relocation Project; deductive total: $175,604.64 (ALDOT #STPOA-0006(564)(A-
0789/A21-1472/OCE: 2017.066.001). PP7-8
b. Authorizing change order no. 1 for the Juanita Drive Improvements – Phase 2
Project; deductive total: $385,789.11 (A20-0886/2019.012.001). PP9-10
c. Authorizing change order no. 1 for SR-69 intersection improvements at SR-7 (US-11,
Skyland Boulevard) Utility Relocation Project; deductive total: $656,643.18 (OCA
#A22-1482/ OCE# 2017.015.001). PP11-12
d. Authorizing the filing of a lien pursuant to section 13-69(b), Code of Tuscaloosa and
section 11-47-140, Code of Alabama, 1975; Annie Thomas (OCA-24-1466). P13
e. Authorizing a request for street lighting system modifications. P14
f. Authorizing utility account credits. PP15-16
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
Ordering demolition of the structure at 512 Hargrove Road East. P17
Adopting zoning amendment no. 3 rezoning approximately 0.5 acres located at 6700 31st Street
from SFR-2 to SFR-4 (OCA-25-0289/Z-06-25). PP18-19
Approving the ABC application of The Curry Kitchen LLC for an alcohol license at The Curry Kitchen;
3799 McFarland Blvd E, Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
25-019 Restaurant Retail Liquor P20
8. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES NOT OF A GENERAL NATURE OR PERMANENT OPERATION
Authorizing the purchase of equipment, supplies, or services from Advanced Mower Inc.; total:
$19,203.45 (Lawn Mower with accessories; CFG). P21
Authorizing the Mayor to execute a reimbursable agreement with the Alabama Department of
Transportation (ALDOT) for the relocation of utility facilities regarding the resurfacing and signal
backplates on SR-215 from SR-7 (US-11/Skyland Blvd) to 10th Avenue (OCA-25-0385/ Project No.
STPAA-FMGR-HSIP-0215(508)). P22
Authorizing a professional services agreement with the University of Alabama (OCA-25-0346). P23
Authorizing a disbursement from district 2 improvement funds for Stars Academy Teacher
Appreciation Week; total: $500.00 (OCA-25-0416). P24
Authorizing a disbursement from district 7 improvement funds for Bryant High School; total:
$2,000.00 (OCA-25-0395). P25
Authorizing a disbursement from district 6 improvement funds for Bryant High School; total:
$3,000.00 (OCA-25-0386). P26
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Authorizing a minor public works contract with Chip Griffith Construction, Inc. for Municipal Court
renovations; total: $48,056.00 (OCA-25-0447). P27
Authorizing a minor public works contract with Chip Griffith Construction, Inc.; total: $4,100.00
(OCA-25-0427). P28
Authorizing a minor public works contract with Tusco, Inc.; total: $53,572.00 (OCA-25-0441). P29
Authorizing a minor public works contract with Alabama Pro Wash; total: $1,485.00 (OCA-25-0444).
P30
Authorizing a minor public works contract with Knight Sign Industries, Inc; total: 1,355.00 (OCA-25-
0435). P31
Authorizing a minor public works contract with Edko, LLC; total: $9,065.00 (OCA-25-0442). P32
Authorizing a professional services agreement with TTL, Inc. for construction materials testing for
the police logistics building; total: $9,000.00 (OCA-25-0420). P33
Authorizing the Mayor to execute contract amendment no. 2 with the Cassady Company, Inc. for
the Juanita Drive Phase 2 Improvements Project; total increase $3,227.15 (A19-1161/OCE Project
No. 2019.012.001). P34
Authorizing amendment no. 9 to the 2022-B warrant series budget (A22-0697). PP35-36
Authorizing amendment no. 4 to the FY 25 water and sewer reserve for future improvements fund
budget (OCA-24-0951). PP37-38
If necessary, Council rules of procedure will be suspended at this time.
9. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS OF A GENERAL NATURE OR PERMANENT OPERATION
FOR INTRODUCTION
Introducing zoning amendment no. 6 rezoning approximately 19.23 acres located east of New
Watermelon Rd and South of 7415 New Watermelon Road from SFR-1 to LR (OCA-25-0483/ Z-04-
25). PP39-41
Introducing amendment no. 7 to the Zoning Ordinance of Tuscaloosa amending sections 25-101, 25-
105 and 25-107 pertaining to restaurant, quick serve and drive through facilities (OCA-25-0383).
PP42-44
Authorizing amendment no. 9 to the fiscal year 2025 general fund budget (OCA-24-0951)(may be
adopted by unanimous consent following introduction). P45
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FOR ADOPTION
Setting May 13, 2025 as the date for a public hearing to consider zoning amendment no. 6 (OCA-25-
0383/Z-04-25). PP46-47
Setting May 13, 2025 as the date for a public hearing to consider zoning amendment no. 8 (OCA-25-
0383). PP48
10. AUDITING ACCOUNTS
Authorizing the payment of bills; total: $7,969.80. P49
11. CITIZEN’S COMMENTS AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS
12. EXECUTIVE SESSION
13. POLICY IMPLEMENTATION
Mayor: Subject to the exercise of mayoral veto on ordinances of a general nature or permanent
operation, all applicable departments are hereby ordered to otherwise implement council policy this
date enacted.
14. ADJOURN
4/11/2025
Brandy P. Johnson
City Clerk
Following each item of business is the page number of the item as it appears in the full agenda presented to council members. Should you have
questions about a particular item, you may contact the Office of the City Clerk at (205) 248-5010 or by email to cityclerk@tuscaloosa.com.
Please refer to the page number of the item in question so it can be more quickly accessed.
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