City Council

CITY COUNCIL MEETING July 27, 2020 The Greenville City Council convened in the Council Chamber at City Hall on Monday, July 27, 2020, at 5:30 p.m. for a regular 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 July 13, 2020. He asked if there were any additions, deletions or amendments to the minutes as presented. Councilmember Lawson moved to dispense with the reading of the minutes and approve the minutes for July 13, 2020, as drafted . Councilmember Reynolds seconded the motion. Mayor McLendon announced the motion carried with a unanimous vote of the Council. NEW BUSINESS: RESOLUTION 2020-24. APPROVAL OF QUARTERLY REPORTS FOR QUARTER ENDED JUNE 30, 2020. Councilmember Sims moved to adopt Resolution 2020-24 approval of quarterly reports for quarter ended June 30, 2020. Councilmember Thigpen seconded the motion. Mayor McLendon announced the motion carried with a unanimous vote of the council RESOLUTION 2020-25. TO CERTIFY THE ELECTION OF BRYAN REYNOLDS AS COUNCILMEMBER DISTRICT ONE, FOR THE TERM OF OFFICE BEGINNING NOVEMBER 2, 2020. Councilmember Thigpen moved to adopt Resolution 2020-25 certify ing the election of Bryan Reynolds as councilmember District One, for the term of office beginning November 2, 2020. Councilmember Ryan seconded the motion. Mayor McLendon announced the motion carried with a unanimous vote of the council RESOLUTION 2020-26. TO CERTIFY THE ELECTION OF ED SIMS AS COUNCILMEMBER DISTRICT TWO, FOR THE TERM BEGINNING NOVEMBER 2, 2020. Councilmember Reynolds moved to adopt Resolution 2020-2 5 certify ing the election of Ed Sims as Councilmember District Two, for the term of office beginning November 2, 2020 Councilmember Lawson seconded the motion. Mayor McLendon announced the motion carried with a unanimous vote of the council RESOLUTION 2020-27. TO CERTIFY THE ELECTION OF BORIS THIGPEN AS COUNCILMEMBER DISTRICT FIVE, FOR THE TERM BEGINNING NOVEMBER 2, 2020. Councilmember Sims moved to adopt Resolution 2020-2 7 certify ing the election of Boris Thigpen as Councilmember District Five, for the term beginning November 2, 2020. Councilmember Ryan seconded the motion. Mayor McLendon announced the motion carried with a unanimous vote of the council RESOLUTION 2020-28. A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING COMPENSATION OF ELECTION OFFICIALS FOR THE 2020 ELECTION. Councilmember Reynolds moved to adopt Resolution 2020-2 8 establishing compensation of $125.00/day for election officials for the 2020 election . Councilmember Lawson seconded the motion. Mayor McLendon announced the motion carried with a unanimous vote of the council RESOLUTION 2020-29. TO APPROVE ABC LICENSE REQUEST FOR MIDDLETON OIL COMPANY d/b/a PINEAPPLE HIGHWAY CHEVRON @ 2390 PINEAPPLE HIGHWAY, FOR OFF-PREMISE ONLY SALE OF RETAIL BEER (#050). Councilmember Reynolds moved to adopt Resolution 2020-2 9 approv ing an ABC License request for Middleton Oil Company D/B/A Pineapple Highway Chevron at 2390 Pineapple Highway, for off-premise only sale of retail beer (#50). Councilmember Sims seconded the motion. Mayor McLendon announced the motion carried with a unanimous vote of the council RESOLUTION 2020-30. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CITY OF GREENVILLE AND POLICE DEPARTMENT’S APPLICATION FOR A GRANT THROUGH THE BUTLER COUNTY EMA HOMELAND SECURITY PROGRAM. Councilmember Reynolds moved to adopt Resolution 2020-30 authorizing the City of Greenville and Police Department ’s application for a 100% (no local match) grant through the Butler County EMA Homeland Security Progam . Councilmember Lawson seconded the motion. Mayor McLendon announced the motion carried with a unanimous vote of the council RESOLUTION 2020-31. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE POLICE DEPARTMENT TO MAKE APPLICATION FOR A GRANT THROUGH THE MID-SOUTH RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL. Councilmember Ryan moved to adopt Resolution 2020-31 authorizing the Police Department to make application for a 100% grant through Mid-South RC & D Grant. Councilmember Sims seconded the motion. Mayor McLendon announced the motion carried with a unanimous vote of the council RESOLUTION 2020-32. A RESOLUTION APPOINTING ELECTION OFFICIALS FOR THE 2020 MUNICIPAL ELECTION. Councilmember Sims moved to adopt Resolution 2020-32 appointing election officials for the 2020 municipal election . Councilmember Lawson seconded the motion. Mayor McLendon announced the motion carried with a unanimous vote of the council APPROVAL OF EXPENDITURES: Councilmember Lawson made a motion to approve the following expenditures: SUR-TEC - $2,963.00 (TO BE REIMBURSED BY THE DRUG TASK FORCE GRANT) CELL PHONE WITH SURVEILLANCE CAMERA FOR POLICE DEPARTMENT ADVANCED COVERT TECHNOLOGY - $12,458.00 (TO BE REIMBURSED BY THE DRUG TASK FORCE) TIGER CAM SYSTEM FOR DTF REVEAL - $21,094.00 (BUDGETED ITEM TO BE PAID FROM CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND) 26 – REVEAL D5 BODY CAMERAS FOR POLICE DEPARTMENT Councilmember Thigpen seconded the motion. Mayor McLendon announced the motion passed with unanimous vote of the Council. WEED AND DEBRIS VIOLATIONS: KENDRE BULLARD 506 GOVERNMENT ST 10 08 06 23 3 002 002.000 YELDELL PRESTON C/O KENNETH MARSHALL VACANT LOT EAST WORLD ST 10 08 06 23 4 003 017.000 REQUESTED 10-DAY EXTENSION Councilmember Thigpen moved to proceed to the next step of compliance for weed and debris violations pursuant to the City’s Code of Ordinances, and thereby authorize the property at 506 Government Street to be cleared at the owners ’ expense and the City Clerk to bill property owner for services . The vacant lot on East World Street requested and received a 10-day extension. Councilmember Lawson 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, August 10, 2020. With no further business or announcements, Mayor McLendon adjourned the meeting at 5:38 p.m. _______________________________ _ Dexter McLendon, Mayor ATTEST: ________________________________ Dee H. Blackmon, City Clerk-Treasurer **ALL SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION APPEARS AT THE END OF THE MINUTES.