City Council

CITY COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 22, 2019 PUBLIC HEARING – 5:15 P.M.: TO RECEIVE PUBLIC INPUT REGARDING THE VACATION OF A PORTION OF EXECUTIVE DRIVE . A Public Hearing was held in the Council Chamber of City Hall on Monday, April 22 at 5:15 p.m. for the purpose of receiving public opinion regarding the vacation of a portion of Executive Drive. Mayor Dexter McLendon called the hearing to order and City Clerk- Treasurer Dee H. Blackmon recorded the following present: Mayor McLendon, Councilmembers Bryan Reynolds, Ed Sims, Tommy Ryan, Jimmy Lawson and Boris Thigpen. Mayor McLendon stated the proposed vacation would begin from the point where Executive Drive intersects with Fort Dale Road, moving eastward to the point of 250 feet. Executive Drive traffic will be re-routed to the intersection of Manningham Road and Fort Dale Road to accommodate further development and improve traffic flow. Mayor McLendon called for public comment. With no comment for or against the measure, Mayor McLendon adjourned the public hearing at 5:18 p.m. PUBLIC HEARING – 5:25 P.M.: TO RECEIVE PUBLIC INPUT REGARDING THE REZONING OF THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 909 FORT DALE ROAD. A Public Hearing was held in the Council Chamber of City Hall on Monday, April 22 at 5:25 p.m. for the purpose of receiving public opinion regarding the rezoning of property located at 909 Fort Dale Road from R-3 (High Density Multi Family Residential District) to C-3 (Highway Commercial District). Mayor Dexter McLendon called the hearing to order and City Clerk- Treasurer Dee H. Blackmon recorded the following present: Mayor McLendon, Councilmembers Bryan Reynolds, Ed Sims, Tommy Ryan, Jimmy Lawson and Boris Thigpen. Mayor McLendon stated the proposed rezoning from R-3 to C-3 was being requested by Carter Chicken, Inc./Jbone Holdings, LLC for the Zaxby’s restaurant. Mayor McLendon called for public comment. Mr. Sam Roberts stated he was in favor of the rezoning. With no further comments for or against the measure, Mayor McLendon adjourned the public hearing at 5:28 p.m. The Greenville City Council convened in the Council Chamber at City Hall on Monday, April 22, 2019, at 5:30 p.m. for a regular Council meeting. Mayor Dexter McLendon called the meeting to order. City Clerk-Treasurer Dee H. Blackmon called the roll and recorded the following members present: Mayor McLendon, Councilmembers Bryan Reynolds, Ed Sims, Tommy Ryan, Jimmy Lawson and Boris Thigpen. Mayor McLendon led those attending in the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag. Councilmember Ryan delivered the invocation. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Mayor McLendon advised each councilmember had received for review a copy of the proposed minutes for the Regular Council Meeting held on April 8, 2019. He asked if there were any additions, deletions or amendments to the minutes as presented. Councilmember Sims moved to dispense with the reading of the minutes and approve the minutes for April 8, 2019, as drafted . Councilmember Lawson seconded the motion. Mayor McLendon announced the motion carried with a unanimous vote of the Council. CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION PRESENTED TO GREENVILLE PLANNING COMMISSION BOARD MEMBER RICHARD BRANUM . Mayor McLendon and the City Council honored Planning Commission Chairman Richard Branum for his thirty-five years of service to the City of Greenville as a Planning Commission Board Member. He served the city admirably as chairman of the board for most of those years and was presented with a plaque of appreciation from the City with family members and friends present. Mayor McLendon thanked Chairman Branum for his loyal commitment and service to all our citizens in Greenville and Butler County. NEW BUSINESS: ORDINANCE 2019-01. AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE “ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GREENVILLE, ALABAMA ”, ADOPTED APRIL 14, 1975. Councilmember Lawson moved that all rules governing the Council which might, unless suspended, prevent the passage and adoption of Ordinance 2019-01 at this meeting, be suspended for the purpose of permitting the said ordinance be finally passed and adopted at this meeting. Councilmember Reynolds seconded the motion. Mayor McLendon called for a roll call vote to suspend the rules: Councilmember Reynolds Aye Councilmember Sims Aye Councilmember Ryan Aye Councilmember Lawson Aye Councilmember Thigpen Aye Mayor McLendon Aye Mayor McLendon declared the motion to suspend the rules passed . Mayor McLendon introduced Ordinance 2019-01 regarding a rezoning request from Carter Chicken, Inc./Jbone Holdings, LLC to rezone a certain parcel of property located at 909 Fort Dale Road R-3 (High Density Multi Family Residential District) to C-3 (Highway Commercial District), and advised a public hearing to receive public comment was held today at 5:25 p.m. as required by the Code of Alabama. Mayor McLendon called for the pleasure of the council. Councilmember Reynolds moved to place Ordinance 2019-01 into final passage. Councilmember Ryan seconded the motion. Mayor McLendon called for a roll call vote, which was recorded as follows: Mayor McLendon Aye Councilmember Reynolds Aye Councilmember Sims Aye Councilmember Ryan Aye Councilmember Lawson Aye Councilmember Thigpen Aye Mayor McLendon declared the motion to adopt and ordain carried . RESOLUTION 2019-05. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE VACATION OF A PORTION OF EXECUTIVE DRIVE. Mayor McLendon advised a public hearing to receive public comment was held today at 5:15 p.m. as required by the Code of Alabama. He stated the proposed vacation would begin from the point where Executive Drive intersects with Fort Dale Road, moving eastward to the point of 250 feet. Executive Drive traffic will be re-routed to the intersection of Manningham Road and Fort Dale Road to accommodate further development and improve traffic flow. Mayor McLendon called for the pleasure of the council. Councilmember Lawson moved to approve Resolution 2019-05 to vacate a portion of Executive Drive. Councilmember Sims seconded the motion. Mayor McLendon announced the motion carried . RESOLUTION 2019-06. A RESOLUTION TO ENTER INTO AN AIRPORT MANAGER CONTRACT. Councilmember Ryan moved to adopt Resolution 2019-06 authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with Bruce Edwards for the City Airport Manager Contract from May 1, 2019 through September 30, 2019 in the amount of $15,208.30 or $3,041.66 per month. Councilmember Reynolds seconded the motion. Mayor McLendon announced the motion carried with unanimous vote of the Council. RESOLUTION 2019-07. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONTRACT RENEWAL WITH LAMAR ADVERTISING. Councilmember Reynolds moved to approve Resolution 2019-07 authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with Lamar Advertising Company for the period of 4-1-19 through 3- 31-20 to continue rental of the billboard on Interstate 65 between exits 164 and 158 for $420/month as well as add two additional billboards at mile markers 131.1 and 131.3 for $600/month per billboard and a one-time vinyl production charge of $1000.00 for the new billboards. Councilmember Sims seconded the motion. Mayor McLendon announced the motion carried with a unanimous vote of the Council. RESOLUTION 2019-08. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT FOR MUNICIPAL INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR THE CITY OF GREENVILLE FOR THE PERIOD APRIL 20, 2019 THROUGH APRIL 19, 2020. Councilmember Lawson moved to adopt Resolution 2019-08 authorizing the renewal of all property and liability insurance with Alabama Municipal Insurance Corporation (AMIC) for the year April 20, 2019-April 19, 2020 for a total figure of $179,857.00, which includes the airport liability insurance, DRA, and the YMCA. Councilmember Thigpen seconded the motion. Mayor McLendon announced the motion carried with unanimous vote of the Council. RESOLUTION 2019-09. A RESOLUTION APPROVING QUARTERLY REPORTS. Councilmember Sims moved to adopt Resolution 2019-09 approving all expenditures and financial reports for the period January 1 – March 31, 2019. Councilmember Thigpen seconded the motion. Mayor McLendon announced the motion carried with unanimous vote of the Council. APPROVAL OF EXPENDITURES: Councilmember Reynolds made a motion to approve the following expenditures: OPELIKA CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM - $32,305.17 (TO BE REIMBURSED BY DRUG TASK FORCE) 2019 DODGE DURANGO AB SPORTSWEAR - $4,870.50 (BUDGETED ITEM) UNIFORMS FOR 32 TEAMS IN BASEBALL & SOFTBALL Councilmember Ryan seconded the motion. Mayor McLendon announced the motion passed with unanimous vote of the Council. WEED AND DEBRIS VIOLATIONS: A. STALLWORTH, EUGENIA G & HILDREN 920 WALNUT ST 10 08 06 24 2 002 010.000 B. GLORIA CARTER C/O KATHLEEN COCKREL 28 AGEE CR 10 08 08 28 4 000 046.000 C. ALA DEPT OF REVENUE PROPERTY TAX Lots Next to 112 WATER ST 10 08 06 23 2 002 029.000 DIVISION/ Attn: Shelley Tice Councilmember Ryan moved to proceed to the next step of compliance for two weed and debris violations – Items B & C pursuant to the City’s Code of Ordinances , and thereby authorized properties to be cleared at the owners ’ expense and the City Clerk to bill property owners for services and grant a 10-day extension to Item A. Councilmember Reynolds seconded the motion. Mayor McLendon announced the motion carried with a unanimous vote of the Council. OTHER BUSINESS: ANNOUNCEMENTS AND ADJOURNMENT: Mayor McLendon announced the next regular council meeting will be held Monday, May 13, 2019. With no further business or announcements, Mayor McLendon adjourned the meeting at 5:43 p.m. _______________________________ _ Dexter McLendon, Mayor ATTEST: ________________________________ Dee H. Blackmon, City Clerk-Treasurer **ALL SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION APPEARS AT THE END OF THE MINUTES.