City Council

CITY COUNCIL MEETING June 8, 2020 The Greenville City Council convened at Beeland Park on Monday, June 8, 2020, 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 March 9, 2020. 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 March 9, 2020, as drafted . Councilmember Lawson seconded the motion. Mayor McLendon announced the motion carried with a unanimous vote of the Council. Mayor McLendon advised each councilmember had received for review a copy of the proposed minutes for the Special Called Meeting held on April 2, 2020. He asked if there were any additions, deletions or amendments to the minutes as presented. Councilmember Ryan moved to dispense with the reading of the minutes and approve the minutes for April 2, 2020, as drafted . Councilmember Thigpen seconded the motion. Mayor McLendon announced the motion carried with a unanimous vote of the Council. NEW BUSINESS: RESOLUTION 2020-11. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RENEWAL PREMIUMS PAYMENT TO AMIC FOR THE CITY OF GREENVILLE MUNICIPAL INSURANCE COVERAGE , AIRPORT LIABILITY INSURANCE AND BLANKET COVERAGE FOR PROPERTY OWNED BY THE YMCA PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD IN THE AMOUNT OF $192,261.00 FO R THE PERIOD OF APRIL 20, 2020 - APRIL 19, 2021. Councilmember Reynolds moved to adopt Resolution 2020-11 authorizing renewal premiums payment in the amount of $192,261.00 to AMIC for Municipal Insurance Coverage for the period of April 20, 2020 – April 19, 2020. Councilmember Sims seconded the motion. Mayor McLendon announced the motion carried with a unanimous vote of the council RESOLUTION 2020-12. TO AUTHORIZE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN “MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING ” AUTHORIZING THE CITY COUNCIL TO PROMOTE COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT IN GREENVILLE BY GRANTING CERTAIN INCENTIVES FOR PUBLIC PURPOSE TO DIVINE INVESTORS, LLC (KFC $30,000.00) . Councilmember Thigpen moved to adopt Resolution 2020-12 authorizing the mayor to enter into an “Memorandum of Understanding ” promot ing commercial development in Greenville by granting certain incentives for public purpose to divine investors, LLC. Councilmember Lawson seconded the motion. Mayor McLendon announced the motion carried with a unanimous vote of the council RESOLUTION 2020-13. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CHANGE ORDER #1 FOR EXECUTIVE DRIVE RELOCATION PROJECT . Councilmember Reynolds moved to adopt Resolution 2020-13 authorizing Change Order #1 in the amount of $4,409.56 which increased the contract price to $514,429.56 for the Executive Drive Relocation Project. Councilmember Sims seconded the motion. Mayor McLendon announced the motion carried with a unanimous vote of the council RESOLUTION 2020-14. A RESOLUTION AWARDING THE CONSTRUCTION BID FOR THE INTERSTATE DRIVE EXTENSION PROJECT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY. Councilmember Ryan moved to adopt Resolution 2020-14 authorize the Mayor to enter into a construction contract and award said bid for the Interstate Drive Extension Project to McDonald Construction Company in the amount of $617,515.60. Councilmember Reynolds seconded the motion. Mayor McLendon announced the motion carried with a unanimous vote of the council RESOLUTION 2020-15. A RESOLUTION APPROVING QUARTERLY REPORTS FOR QUARTER ENDED MARCH 31, 2020. Councilmember Lawson moved to adopt Resolution 2020-15 approving quarterly reports for quarter ended March 31, 2020. Councilmember Sims seconded the motion. Mayor McLendon announced the motion carried with a unanimous vote of the council RESOLUTION 2020-16. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY, BOARD OF EDUCATION, GREENVILLE HIGH SCHOOL AND MR. BRIDGES ANDERSON. Councilmember Thigpen moved to adopt Resolution 2020-16 authorizing the Mayor to enter into a memorandum of understanding between the City, Board of Education, Greenville High School and Mr. Bridges Anderson. Mr. Anderson will be based at the GHS Alternative School and serve the students assigned to the program. Councilmember Lawson seconded the motion. Mayor McLendon announced the motion carried with a unanimous vote of the council RESOLUTION 2020-17. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO RENEW CONTRACT WITH LAMAR ADVERTISING COMPANY. Councilmember Reynolds moved to adopt Resolution 2020-17 authorizing the Mayor to renew contract with Lamar Advertising Company for three billboards in an amount of $1,620.00 per month. Councilmember Lawson seconded the motion. Mayor McLendon announced the motion carried with a unanimous vote of the council RESOLUTION 2020-18. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR A PATRICK LEAHY BULLETPROOF VEST PARTNERSHIP GRANT FOR POLICE DEPARTMENT. Councilmember Thigpen moved to adopt Resolution 2020-1 8 authorizing application for a Patrick Leahy Bulletproof Vest Partnership grant for Police Department and if awarded, local match in the amount of $10,385.04 will be budgeted. Councilmember Lawson 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: SPECIAL EVENT LIGHTING - $21,559.88 (TO BE PAID FROM RITZ SURCHARGE ACCOUNT) SOUND BOARD, STAGE LIGHTING AND PROJECTOR C & C HARDWOOD FLOORING - $3,084.00 (TO BE PAID FROM RITZ SURCHARGE ACCOUNT) SAND, STAIN AND REFINISH FLOORS AT THE RITZ THEATER GULF STATES DISTRIBUTORS - $1,235.00 (BUDGETED ITEM – POLICE DEPT.) X26P BLACK CLASS III TASER, MAGAZINE AND HOLSTER TEMPLE DISPLAY LTD - $3,989.21 (BUDGETED ITEM – HORTICULTURE DEPT.) 14’ LED PANEL TREE WITH GARLAND AND LED MULTI-COLOR LIGHTS LEE ELECTRIC - $3,780.00 (BUDGETED ITEM TO BE PAID FROM CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND) DAIKIN HEATING AND COOLING SYSTEM FOR YMCA PERRY BROTHERS AVIATION FUELS, LLC - $9,195.64 (BUDGETED ITEM) 4,000 GALLONS OF AVIATION GASOLINE SUNBELT FIRE - $4,857.64 (BUDGETED ITEM TO BE PAID FROM CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND) THREE SETS OF TURNOUT GEAR FOR FIRE DEPARTMENT ALABAMA RESTORATION, LLC - $2,079.00 BIO-HAZARD CLEAN UP FOR CITY HALL DUE TO COVID 19 ALLIED FENCE COMPANY - $3,190.00 (BUDGETED ITEM TO BE PAID FROM CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND) REPLACE FENCE AT YMCA FOOTBALL FIELD AB SPORTSWEAR - $4,248.75 (BUDGETED ITEM FOR RECREATION DEPT.) BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL LEAGUE SHIRTS OPELIKA CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM - $43,004.60 (BUDGETED ITEM TO BE PAID FROM CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND) TWO (2) DODGE CHARGERS FOR POLICE DEPT. PHILEN CONSTRUCTION - $12,875.00 (TO BE PAID FROM ALABAMA TRUST FUND) (DUNBAR GYM PROJECT) REPLACE 30’ OF SIDE WALL WITH NEW PANELS AND INSTALL NEW METAL FRAME PANEL WALL, INSULATIONS AND AWNING AT ENTRANCE SIDE OF DUNBAR GYM GREENVILLE AUTO CLINIC - $1,612.95 STEERING RACK & PINION FOR POLICE UNIT #245 GREENVILLE CASH & CARRY - $4,691.63 (BUDGETED ITEM TO BE PAID FROM CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND) CARPET & INSTALLATION FOR DEPOT BUILDING Councilmember Sims seconded the motion. Mayor McLendon announced the motion passed with unanimous vote of the Council. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND ADJOURNMENT: Mayor McLendon announced the next regular council meeting will be held Monday, June 22, 2020 at Beeland Park. With no further business or announcements, Mayor McLendon adjourned the meeting at 5:39 p.m. _______________________________ _ Dexter McLendon, Mayor ATTEST: ________________________________ Dee H. Blackmon, City Clerk-Treasurer **ALL SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION APPEARS AT THE END OF THE MINUTES.