City Council

CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 26 , 2019 PUBLIC HEARING – 5:25 P.M.: TO RECEIVE PUBLIC INPUT REGARDING THE REZONING OF THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 189 INDUSTRIAL PARKWAY. A Public Hearing was held in the Council Chamber of City Hall on Monday, August 26 at 5:25 p.m. for the purpose of receiving public opinion regarding the rezoning of property located at 189 Industrial Parkway from M-2 (General Industrial 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 and Tommy Ryan. Councilmembers Jimmy Lawson and Boris Thigpen were recorded absent. Mayor McLendon called on Probate Judge Steve Norman who is a member of the South Central Mental Health Board to give an overview of the project. Judge Norman stated the facility will house 16 beds for rehabilitation of incarcerated persons to aid them in understanding trial proceedings which will enable them to participate in their case. He also stated the facility would create approximately 25 jobs. SCAMH is requesting the property be rezoned from M-2 to C-3 for the construction of the facility. Mayor McLendon called for public comment. With no 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, August 26, 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 and Tommy Ryan. Councilmembers Jimmy Lawson and Boris Thigpen were recorded absent. 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 August 12, 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 August 12, 2019, as drafted . Councilmember Ryan seconded the motion. Mayor McLendon announced the motion carried with a unanimous vote of the Council. NEW BUSINESS: ORDINANCE 2019-0 2. AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE “ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GREENVILLE, ALABAMA ”, ADOPTED APRIL 14, 1975. Councilmember Reynolds moved that all rules governing the Council which might, unless suspended, prevent the passage and adoption of Ordinance 2019-0 2 at this meeting, be suspended for the purpose of permitting the said ordinance be finally passed and adopted at this meeting. Councilmember Sims seconded the motion. Mayor McLendon called for a roll call vote to suspend the rules: Councilmember Reynolds Aye Councilmember Sims Aye Councilmember Ryan Aye  Mayor McLendon Aye Mayor McLendon declared the motion to suspend the rules passed . Mayor McLendon introduced Ordinance 2019-02 regarding a rezoning request from South Central Alabama Mental Health to rezone a certain parcel of property located at 189 Industrial Parkway M-2 (General Industrial 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 Ryan moved to place Ordinance 2019-02 into final passage. Councilmember Reynolds 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 Mayor McLendon declared the motion to adopt and ordain carried . RESOLUTION 2019-17. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A TAX ABATEMENT FOR HWASHIN AMERICA CORPORATION. Mayor McLendon called on David Hutchison with Butler County Commission for Economic Development. Mr. Hutchison presented a tax abatement request for a $9.6 million equipment package upgrade to purchase new equipment, dies, setup and utilities for the 2021 Kia Sorento model change. He introduced Ms. Kista Hinson as the new HR Director. Ms. Hinson replaced Josh Simmons who has taken another job in Mobile. This investment will create 50 jobs. This tax abatement only abates city taxes; the Butler County School System will still receive around $174,000.00 over the 10-year period. Mayor McLendon called for the pleasure of the Council. Councilmember Sims moved to adopt Resolution 2019-17 granting an abatement of non- educational ad valorem taxes and sales tax related to the purchase of industrial equipment for a $9.6 million project to Hwashin America Corporation. Councilmember Ryan seconded the motion. Mayor McLendon announced the motion passed with unanimous vote of the Council. RESOLUTION 2019-18. A RESOLUTION APPROVING ISSUANCE OF A SPECIAL RETAIL LICENSE – 30 DAYS OR LESS (#150) BY THE ALABAMA BEVERAGE CONTROL BOARD TO THE GREENVILLE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, INC. Councilmember Reynolds moved to adopt Resolution 2019-18 approving an ABC Special Retail License for the Greenville Area Chamber of Commerce d/b/a Greenville Area Chamber of Commerce Fish Fry to be held October 17, 2019 at the Camellia Pavilion. Councilmember Ryan seconded the motion. Mayor McLendon announced the motion carried with a unanimous vote of the Council. RESOLUTION 2019-19. TO APPROVE A DEFINITIVE PROJECT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF GREENVILLE, HAHA INVESTMENTS, LLC, HH&A INVESTMENTS, LLC AND CALVIN AND CLEVE POOLE. Mayor McLendon introduced Resolution 2019-19 and explained the details of a proposed commercial incentive agreement between the City and HAHA Investments, LLC. He recognized Chappel Hill with HAHA Investments, LLC. HAHA Investments, LLC expects to develop and construct a Chrysler/Dodge/Jeep/Ram dealership (the “Dealership”) and certain other related improvements for the purpose of offering new and used vehicles for sale and repair, which dealership is reasonably expected to employ no less than 20 employees, and estimates an aggregate investment of Two Million Seven Hundred Thousand Dollars ($2,700,000.00) (the “Project”) plus the remaining balance of the Greenville Chevrolet dealership renovation of $620,834.78 for a total of $3,320,834.78. HAHA Investments, LLC, intends, subject to the provisions of this Agreement, to locate the Project on real property now situated in the corporate limits of the City of Greenville, Alabama, which real property is two lots approximately 8.90 acres (6.00 acres and 2.90 acres) in size, and is located to the right of the Hampton Inn on Interstate Drive. Mayor McLendon then introduced Jeff Rouzie with Retail Strategies. Mr. Rouzie stated that the $3.5 million project will create 20 jobs and the proposed rebate will be paid off in seven years. The eighth year the city should see $300,000 in sales tax revenue. City Attorney Richard Hartley stated that a Cooperative District will be formed which will levy a fee on sales which will be used for elongation of Interstate Drive into a cul-de-sac. Mayor McLendon advised the public benefits of the proposed Economic Development Agreement include promotion of local economic and commercial development, stimulation of the local economy, increased employment opportunities, and expansion of the City’s tax base which will result in additional tax revenues. He called for the pleasure of the council in approving the proposed agreement. Councilmember Reynolds moved to adopt Resolution 2019-19, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the proposed Economic Development Agreement with HAHA Investments , LLC, pursuant to Amendment No. 772 to the Constitution of Alabama, for a value not to exceed $3,320,834.78 over a ten-year period, and all other documents and agreements necessary to effectuate the provision of said incentives. Councilmember Sims seconded the motion. Mayor McLendon announced the motion carried with a unanimous vote of the council. RESOLUTION 2019-20. A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE AN ANNUAL TRANSPORTATION PLAN AS REQUIRED TO RECEIVE REBUILD ALABAMA GAS TAX FUNDS. Mayor McLendon introduced Resolution 2019-20 which would approve an Annual Transportation Plan. He called on City Engineer, Dennis McCall to explain this plan. The City will receive approximately $40,860.84 in Rebuild Alabama Funds in Fiscal Year 2020 and must adopt an annual plan detailing how and where the funds will be utilized. The City plans to partner with the county for the widening, leveling, resurfacing and traffic striping County Road 37 (Gravel Hill Road), from U.S. Highway 31 to Alabama State Route 185 (1.279 miles). Once the project is complete, the City intends to transfer all its Rebuild Alabama Funds for Fiscal Year 2020 to the Butler County Commission to reimburse Butler County for the City’s portion of the project described above. Councilmember Sims moved to adopt Resolution 2019-20, approving the Annual Transportation Plan required to receive Rebuild Alabama Gas Tax Funds. Councilmember Reynolds seconded the motion. Mayor McLendon announced the motion carried with a unanimous vote of the council. APPROVAL OF EXPENDITURES: Councilmember Reynolds made a motion to approve the following expenditures: SOUTHERN SAND & GRAVEL - $1.100.34 TWO (2) 24” METAL PIPES (PINEDALE STREET) HURRICANE ELECTRONICS - $2,440.67 (BUDGETED ITEM) FIVE (5) MOTOROLA UHF PAGERS AND EIGHT (8) BATTERIES FOR FIRE DEPARTMENT THE GRAND - $$4,200.00 POLICE ACADEMY FOR JORDAN, BUFORD, JR. AND VAN FOSSEN ($3,900 WILL BE REIMBURSED UPON COMPLETION) Councilmember Ryan seconded the motion. Mayor McLendon announced the motion passed with unanimous vote of the Council. WEED AND DEBRIS VIOLATIONS: KITE DOROTHY N 151 HAYGOOD DR 10 08 02 10 0 000 010.002 Councilmember Sims moved to proceed to the next step of compliance for Dorothy N. Kite weed and debris violation – pursuant to the City’s Code of Ordinances , and thereby authorized the propert y to be cleared at the owners ’ expense and the City Clerk to bill property owners for services . Councilmember Ryan seconded the motion. Mayor McLendon announced the motion carried with a unanimous vote of the Council. OTHER BUSINESS: Councilmember Reynolds moved to reappoint the following board members and appoint Ms. Velma Briggs to replace T. A. Newton on the Board of Adjustment: GREENVILLE DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY – JIM DUNKLIN WATER WORKS & SEWER BOARD – JOBY NORMAN GREENVILLE/BUTLER COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD – CLAIRE CORLEY BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT – DAVID SCOTT, CARLTON WOODRUFF & APPOINT VELMA BRIGGS TO REPLACE T.A. NEWTON Councilmember Sims seconded the motion. Mayor McLendon announced the motion carried with a unanimous vote of the Council. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND ADJOURNMENT: Mayor McLendon announced the next regular council meeting will be held Monday, September 9, 2019. City offices will be closed on Monday, September 2nd in observance of the Labor Day holiday. He also updated the council that Mr. Lawson was gradually getting better and hopes he will be home soon. With no further business or announcements, Mayor McLendon adjourned the meeting at 5:54 p.m.  _______________________________ _ Dexter McLendon, Mayor ATTEST: ________________________________ Dee H. Blackmon, City Clerk-Treasurer **ALL SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION APPEARS AT THE END OF THE MINUTES.