City Council

CITY COUNCIL MEETING April 12 , 2021 PUBLIC HEARING – 5:25 P.M.: TO RECEIVE PUBLIC INPUT CAMELLIA COMMUNICIATIONS RENEWAL FRANCHISE AGREEMENT . A Public Hearing was held at City Hall on Monday, April 12, at 5:25 p.m. for the purpose of receiving public opinion regarding Camellia Communications franchise renewal. Mayor Dexter McLendon called the hearing to order. Mayor McLendon noted for the record all councilmembers were present. Mayor McLendon called for public comment. Corey Causey spoke on behalf of Camellia Communications. He stated that Camellia Communications is excited to continue working with the City. With no comments against the measure, Mayor McLendon adjourned the public hearing at 5:26 p.m. The Greenville City Council convened in the Council Chamber of City Hall on Monday, April 12, 2021, 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 Ed Sims, Bryan Reynolds, Joseph West, Jae’Ques Brown, and Boris Thigpen. Mayor McLendon led those attending in the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag. Councilmember Brown 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 22, 2021. 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 22, 2021, as drafted . Councilmember Brown seconded the motion. Mayor McLendon announced the motion carried with a unanimous vote of the Council. NEW BUSINESS: ORDINANCE 2021-02. AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE RENEWAL OF CAMELLIA COMMUNICATIONS CABLE AND COMMUNICATION FRANCHISE. Councilmember Reynolds moved that all rules governing the Council which might, unless suspended, prevent the passage and adoption of Ordinance 2021-02 at this meeting, be suspended for the purpose of permitting the said ordinance be finally passed and adopted at this meeting. Councilmember West seconded the motion. Mayor McLendon called for a roll call vote to suspend the rules: Councilmember Reynolds Aye Councilmember Sims Aye Councilmember West Aye Councilmember Brown Aye Councilmember Thigpen Aye Mayor McLendon Aye Mayor McLendon declared the motion to suspend the rules passed . Mayor McLendon introduced Ordinance 2021-02 granting a renewal cable and communication franchise agreement to Camellia Communications. The only change to the new agreement is it combined cable and communication into one agreement. The three (3%) percent revenue remained the same. Mayor McLendon called for the pleasure of the council. Councilmember Reynolds moved to place Ordinance 2021-02 into final passage. Councilmember Brown seconded the motion. Mayor McLendon called for a roll call vote, which was recorded as follows: Councilmember Reynolds Aye Councilmember Sims Aye  Councilmember West Aye Councilmember Brown Aye Councilmember Thigpen Aye Mayor McLendon Aye Mayor McLendon declared the motion to adopt and ordain carried . RESOLUTION 2021-13. TO AUTHORIZE CONTRACT RENEWAL WITH LAMAR ADVERTISING. Councilmember Sims moved to adopt Resolution 2021-13 authorizing the renewal with Lamar advertising. Councilmember Brown seconded the motion. Mayor McLendon announced the motion carried with a unanimous vote of the council. RESOLUTION 2021-14. TO AUTHORIZE A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH COMPASS SIGNS. Councilmember West moved to adopt Resolution 2021-14 authorizing the lease agreement with Compass Signs. Councilmember Reynolds seconded the motion. Mayor McLendon announced the motion carried with a unanimous vote of the council. APPROVAL OF EXPENDITURES: Councilmember Brown made a motion to approve the following expenditures: QUALITY FARMERS COOPERATIVE - $1,062.50 (RECREATION BUDGETED ITEM) HERBICIDE FOR BALL FIELDS A D STARR - $4,985.63 (RECREATION BUDGETED ITEM) BASEBALLS, SOFTBALLS, REPLACEMENT HELMETS, CATCHERS GEAR ETC. ALABAMA CHAPTER SWANA PAID WITH CITY CREDIT CARD - $1,185.00 (SANITATION BUDGETED ITEM) REGISTRATION FOR LANDFILL OPERATORS (JEREMY VICKERY, JAMES THOMPSON & GREG NEWTON) GREENVILLE EQUIPMENT - $11,700.00 2021 POLARIS RANGER FOR RECREATION DEPARTMENT Councilmember Sims seconded the motion. Mayor McLendon announced the motion passed with unanimous vote of the Council. OTHER BUSINESS: WEED AND DEBRIS VIOLATIONS: STATE OF ALABAMA LOT NEXT TO 161 WEST PARMER STREET 10 08 06 23 4 004 004.001 Councilmember Reynolds 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 properties to be cleared at the owners ’ expense and the City Clerk to bill property owner for services. Councilmember Sims seconded the motion. Mayor McLendon announced the motion carried with a unanimous vote of the Council. LOUISE PEAGLER C/O DEBRA PEAGLER 508 HICKORY ST 10 08 06 23 4 002 031.000 Councilmember Reynolds moved to approve a 5 day extension of compliance for weed and debris violations pursuant to the City’s Code of Ordinances. 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, April 26, 2021. With no further business or announcements, Mayor McLendon adjourned the meeting at 5:37 p.m. _______________________________ _ Dexter McLendon, Mayor ATTEST: ______________________ __________ _ Dee H. Blackmon, City Clerk-Treasurer