City Council

CITY COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 14, 2022 The Greenville City Council convened in the Council Chamber of City Hall on Monday, February 14, 2022, at 5:30 p.m. for a regular Council meeting. Mayor Dexter McLendon called the meeting to order. City Clerk – Treasurer Dee Blackmon called the roll and recorded the following members present: Mayor McLendon, Councilmembers Bryan Reynolds, Ed Sims, Joseph West, and Jae’Ques Brown. Councilmember Boris Thigpen was absent. 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 January 31, 2022. He asked if there were any additions, deletions or amendments to the minutes as presented. Councilmember West moved to dispense with the reading of the minutes and approve the minutes for January 31, 2022, as drafted. Councilmember Reynolds seconded the motion. Mayor McLendon announced the motion carried with a unanimous vote of the Council. NEW BUSINESS: RESOLUTION 2022-02. A RESOLUTION APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH GOODWYN, MILLS AND CAWOOD, INC. FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES TO BE RENDERED FOR THE SLOPE STABILIZATION AND STORM WATER DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS FOR PROPERTY LOCATED BETWEEN GREENVILLE STORAGE, FIRE STATION 2 AND KNOLLWOOD SUBDIVISION. Mayor McLendon called on City Clerk Dee Blackmon to explain Resolution 2022-02. This resolution approves a contract with Goodwyn, Mills & Cawood, Inc. in an amount of $84,040.00 for preliminary and final design, bidding and construction phases of the project. Councilmember West moved to adopt Resolution 2022-02 approving a contract with Goodwyn, Mills and Cawood, Inc. for professional engineering services to be rendered for the slope stabilization and storm water drainage improvements for property located between Greenville Storage, Fire Station 2 and Knollwood Subdivision. Councilmember Sims seconded the motion. Mayor McLendon announced the motion carried with a unanimous vote of the council. RESOLUTION 2022-03. A RESOLUTION APPROVING AMENDMENT #1 TO THE CONTRACT WITH GOODWYN, MILLS AND CAWOOD, INC. FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES TO BE RENDERED FOR THE SLOPE STABILIZATION AND STORMWATER DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS FOR PROPERTY LOCATED BETWEEN GREENVILLE STORAGE, FIRE STATION 2 AND KNOLLWOOD SUBDIVISION. Mayor McLendon called on City Clerk Dee Blackmon to explain Resolution 2022-03. She stated this amendment constitutes an addition in professional services totaling $36,460.00 as a result of a substantial scope revision associated with stormwater facilities which amends the original contract amount to $120,500.00. The design phase amendment is $22,760.00 and the construction phase amendment is $13,700.00, which shall be reimbursed to the City by Greenville Storage. Councilmember Reynolds moved to adopt Resolution 2022-03 approving amendment #1 to the contract with Goodwyn, Mills and Cawood, Inc. for professional engineering services to be rendered for the slope stabilization and stormwater drainage improvements for property located between Greenville Storage, Fire Station 2 and Knollwood Subdivision. Councilmember West seconded the motion. Mayor McLendon announced the motion carried with a unanimous vote of the council. RESOLUTION 2022-04. A RESOLUTION AWARDING THE BID FOR THE SLOPE STABILIZATION AND STORM WATER DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS FOR PROPERTY LOCATED BETWEEN GREENVILLE STORAGE, FIRE STATION 2 AND KNOLLWOOD SUBDIVISION AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY. Mayor McLendon called on City Clerk Dee Blackmon to explain Resolution 2022-04. She stated the lowest bidder was Mitchell Contracting Service with a bid of $829,380.00 which exceeded available funds for the project. A bid reduction agreement was negotiatied by Goodwyn, Mills and Cawood and will be awarded for less than the original bid. Councilmember West moved to adopt Resolution 2022-04 awarding the bid for the slope stabilization and storm water drainage improvements for property located between Greenville Storage, Fire Station 2 and Knollwood Subdivision and authorizing the mayor to enter into a contract on behalf of the city. Councilmember Sims seconded the motion. Mayor McLendon announced the motion carried with a unanimous vote of the council. RESOLUTION 2022-05. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CERTAIN INCENTIVES UNDER SECTION 94-A TO EDGE CINEMA, LLC. Mayor McLendon called on City Clerk Dee Blackmon to explain Resolution 2022-05. She stated this one-time incentive would allow groups of children ages 4-18 free admission to watch movies that have been previously been released. The city will grant a $10,000.00 a month incentive for 12 months for a total incentive $120,000.00. Councilmember Sims moved to adopt Resolution 2022-05 authorizing certain incentives under section 94-A to Edge Cinema, LLC. Councilmember Brown seconded the motion. Mayor McLendon announced the motion carried with a unanimous vote of the council. RESOLUTION 2022-06. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A QUIT CLAIM DEED FROM THE CITY TO THE SOUTH CENTRAL ALABAMA MENTAL HEALTH BOARD, INC. OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY TO REMOVE THE CITY’S RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY. Mayor McLendon called on City Attorney Brandon Simmons to explain Resolution 2022-06. He stated this quitclaim deed to South Central Alabama Mental Health Board, Inc. from the City due to restrictions found in the deed. Councilmember West moved to adopt Resolution 2022-06 authorizing the Mayor to execute a Quit Claim Deed for the City to the South Central Alabama Mental Health Board, Inc. of the subject property to remove the City’s restrictive covenants of the subject property. Councilmember Brown seconded the motion. Mayor McLendon announced the motion carried with a unanimous vote of the council. APPROVAL OF EXPENDITURES: Councilmember Sims made a motion to approve the following expenditures: BIS DIGITAL, INC. - $4,995.00 (CITY PORTION $2,497.50 BUTLER CO. DISTRICT ATTORNEY PORTION $2,497.50) 2 - CAMERAS AND SOFTWARE FOR POLICE DEPT. MUNICIPAL WORKERS COMPENSATION FUND - $224,795.00 (BUDGETED ITEM) 2022-2023 WORK COMP ESTIMATED BILLING SWINGS AND BILLIARDS ETC. – ($21,359.00) PLAYGROUND FOR BEELAND Councilmember West seconded the motion. Mayor McLendon announced the motion passed with unanimous vote of the Council. OTHER BUSINESS: WEED AND DEBRIS VIOLATIONS: ANNOUNCEMENTS AND ADJOURNMENT: Mayor McLendon announced the next council meeting will be held Monday February 28, 2022. With no further business or announcements, Mayor McLendon adjourned the meeting at 5:43 p.m. ________________________________ Dexter McLendon, Mayor ATTEST: _________________________________ Dee H. Blackmon, City Clerk-Treasurer