City Council

CITY COUNCIL MEETING October 26, 2020 PUBLIC HEARING – 5:25 P.M.: TO RECEIVE PUBLIC INPUT REGARDING RESTAURANT RETAIL LIIQUOR LICENSE FOR CRACKER BARREL OLD COUNTRY STORE INC. D/B/A CRACKER BARREL 326 . A Public Hearing was held in the Council Chamber of City Hall on Monday, October 26, at 5:25 p.m. for the purpose of receiving public opinion regarding the restaurant retail liquor license for Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. Mayor Dexter McLendon called the hearing to order and City Clerk-Treasurer Dee H. Blackmon recorded the following members present: Mayor McLendon, Councilmembers Bryan Reynolds, Ed Sims, Tommy Ryan, Jimmy Lawson and Boris Thigpen. 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, October 26, 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 October 12, 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 October 12, 2020, as drafted . Councilmember Sims seconded the motion. Mayor McLendon announced the motion carried with a unanimous vote of the Council. NEW BUSINESS: ORDINANCE 2020-0 3. TO AMEND CHAPTER 9, HEALTH ARTICLE III CEMETERIES OF THE CITY OF GREENVILLE CODE OF ORDINANCES . Councilmember Reynolds moved that all rules governing the Council which might, unless suspended, prevent the passage and adoption of Ordinance 2020-03 at this meeting, be suspended for the purpose of permitting the said ordinance be finally passed and adopted at this meeting. Councilmember Ryan 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 2020-03, which will amend Chapter 9, Health Article III Cemeteries of the City of Greenville Code of Ordinances. The amendment will allow cemeteries to be located in C3 (Highway Commercial) zones. Mayor McLendon called for the pleasure of the council. Councilmember Sims moved to place Ordinance 2020-03 into final passage. Councilmember Thigpen seconded the motion. Mayor McLendon called for a roll call vote, which was recorded as follows: Councilmember Reynolds Aye Councilmember Sims Aye Councilmember Ryan Aye Councilmember Lawson Aye Councilmember Thigpen Aye Mayor McLendon Aye Mayor McLendon declared the motion to adopt and ordain carried . ORDINANCE 2020-04. TO AMEND CHAPTER 5, BUILDINGS OF THE CITY OF GREENVILLE CODE OF ORDINANCES. Councilmember Sims moved that all rules governing the Council which might, unless suspended, prevent the passage and adoption of Ordinance 2020-04 at this meeting, be suspended for the purpose of permitting the said ordinance be finally passed and adopted at this meeting. Councilmember Lawson 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 2020-04, which will amend Chapter 5, Buildings, of the City of Greenville Code of Ordinances. This Chapter will be repealed in its entirety and replaced with the State code as it now exists and as may be amended in the future. McLendon called for the pleasure of the council. Councilmember Ryan moved to place Ordinance 2020-04 into final passage. Councilmember Reynolds seconded the motion. Mayor McLendon called for a roll call vote, which was recorded as follows: Councilmember Reynolds Aye Councilmember Sims Aye Councilmember Ryan Aye Councilmember Lawson Aye Councilmember Thigpen Aye Mayor McLendon Aye Mayor McLendon declared the motion to adopt and ordain carried . ORDINANCE 2020-05. TO AMEND CHAPTER 3, ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES OF THE CITY OF GREENVILLE CODE OF ORDINANCES. Councilmember Thigpen moved that all rules governing the Council which might, unless suspended, prevent the passage and adoption of Ordinance 2020-05 at this meeting, be suspended for the purpose of permitting the said ordinance be finally passed and adopted at this meeting. Councilmember Lawson 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 2020-05, which will amend Chapter 3, Alcoholic Beverages, Article 3-6 regulation of hours of the City of Greenville Code of Ordinances. This ordinance amendment would allow liquor sales on Sunday. Restaurants would be allowed to begin serving alcohol at 11:00 a.m. on Sunday and retail stores would be allowed to sell Monday – Sunday, 24 hours a day. Mayor McLendon called for the pleasure of the council. Councilmember Thigpen moved to place Ordinance 2020-05 into final passage. Councilmember Reynolds seconded the motion. Mayor McLendon called for a roll call vote, which was recorded as follows: Councilmember Reynolds Aye Councilmember Sims Aye Councilmember Ryan No Councilmember Lawson Aye Councilmember Thigpen Aye Mayor McLendon Aye Mayor McLendon declared the motion to adopt and ordain carried . RESOLUTION 2020-5 4. A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZING CITY’S PURCHASE OF PROPERTY AT 116 BOLLING STREET (COMMONLY REFERRED TO AS THE OLD HAINJE ’S WAREHOUSE). Councilmember Ryan moved to adopt Resolution 2020-54 authorizing the city to purchase the property at 116 Bolling Street for 56,000.00 . Councilmember Thigpen seconded the motion. Mayor McLendon announced the motion carried with a unanimous vote of the council. RESOLUTION 2020-5 5. A RESOLUTION GIVING PRELIMINARY APPROVAL FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION WARRANT. Councilmember Lawson moved to adopt Resolution 2020-5 5 authorizing the preliminary approval for the issuance and sale of general obligation warrant. Councilmember Sims seconded the motion. Mayor McLendon announced the motion carried with a unanimous vote of the council. RESOLUTION 2020-56 . A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF GREENVILLE TO MAKE APPLICATION FOR THE 2021 FAA AIP GRANT FUNDS AT THE MAC CRENSHAW MEMORIAL AIRPORT. Councilmember Reynolds moved to adopt Resolution 2020-56 authorizing the City of Greenville to make application for the 2021 FAA Grant. Councilmember Ryan seconded the motion. Mayor McLendon announced the motion carried with a unanimous vote of the council. RESOLUTION 2020-57 . A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN ABC LICENSE FOR CRACKER BARREL . Councilmember Sims moved to adopt Resolution 2020-57 approving issuance of a Restaurant Retail Liquor license (020) ABC License for Cracker Barrel. Councilmember Reynolds seconded the motion. Mayor McLendon announced the motion carried with a unanimous vote of the council. RESOLUTION 2020-58 . A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING MUNICIPAL PURCHASES THROUGH THE HOUSTON GALVESTON AREA COUNCIL (H-GAC). Councilmember Lawson moved to adopt Resolution 2020-58 authorizing municipal purchases through the Houston Galveston Area Council (H-GAC). Councilmember Reynolds seconded the motion. Mayor McLendon announced the motion carried with a unanimous vote of the council. RESOLUTION 2020-59 . A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 848 FORT DALE ROAD. Councilmember Sims moved to adopt Resolution 2020-59 authorizing the purchase of property located at 848 Fort Dale Road for $110,000.00. This parcel will be used to improve egress at Hardscramble and Fort Dale Roads. After improvements are made Gardner Realty Holdings, LLC shall have the option to purchase unused portion of property outlined in Attachment A “Option to Purchase ” upon completion of project. Councilmember Ryan seconded the motion. Mayor McLendon announced the motion carried with a unanimous vote of the council. RESOLUTION 2020-60 . A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO ENTER INTO A MASTER CONTRACT FOR LIGHTING SERVICES WITH ALABAMA POWER TO UPGRADE EQUIPMENT . Councilmember Thigpen moved to adopt Resolution 2020-60 authorizing the city to enter into a master contract for lighting services with Alabama Power to upgrade equipment. Streetlights will be replaced with LED lights, which should reduce our annual cost for street lighting. The first phase will include College Street and Fort Dale Road. Councilmember Lawson seconded the motion. Mayor McLendon announced the motion carried with a unanimous vote of the council. RESOLUTION 2020-61 . A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE INSTALLATION OF A LED STREET LIGHT AT 558 CLOVERDALE ROAD AND ADDITION TO CITY BILL . Councilmember Lawson moved to adopt Resolution 2020-61 authorizing the installation of a LED street light at 558 Cloverdale Road and addition to city bill. Councilmember Ryan seconded the motion. Mayor McLendon announced the motion carried with a unanimous vote of the council. RESOLUTION 2020-62 . A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE QUARTERLY REPORTS FOR QUARTER ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2020 . Councilmember Sims moved to adopt Resolution 2020-62 approving the quarterly reports for quarter ended September 30, 2020. Councilmember Reynolds seconded the motion. Mayor McLendon announced the motion carried with a unanimous vote of the council. APPROVAL OF EXPENDITURES: Councilmember Thigpen made a motion to approve the following expenditures: RAM ENTERPRISES - $2,250.00 – TO BE PAID FROM ALABAMA TRUST FUND INSTALLATION OF VOLLEYBALL COURT SLEEVES AND PLATES - DUNBAR GYM PROJECT Councilmember Lawson seconded the motion. Mayor McLendon announced the motion passed with unanimous vote of the Council. OTHER BUSINESS: Presentation to Councilmember Ryan and Councilmember Lawson. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND ADJOURNMENT: Mayor McLendon announced the next regular council meeting will be held Monday, November 02, 2020. With no further business or announcements, Mayor McLendon adjourned the meeting at 5:52 p.m. _______________________________ _ Dexter McLendon, Mayor ATTEST: ________________________________ Dee H. Blackmon, City Clerk-Treasurer **ALL SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION APPEARS AT THE END OF THE MINUTES.