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CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 12, 2022 PUBLIC HEARING – 5:25 P.M.: REZONING REQUEST – CHARLES YOUNG FOR PROPERTY LOCATED ON HWY 10 WEST (PINEAPPLE HIGHWAY) FROM R-A (RESIDENTIAL AGRICULTURE DISTRICT) TO C-3 (HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL DISTRICT) . A Public Hearing was held in the Council Chamber of City Hall on Monday, September 12, at 5:25 p.m. for the purpose of receiving public opinion regarding the rezoning of property located on Highway 10 West (Pineapple Highway) from R-A (Residential Agriculture District) to C-3 (Highway Commercial District). 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, Joseph West, Jae’Ques Brown, and Boris Thigpen. Councilmember Ed Sims was absent. Mayor McLendon called for public comment. Kent McNaughton, Real Estate Agent, spoke on behalf of the owner, Mr. Charles Young. Mr. McNaughton stated that the property location, along Interstate 65, would be more valuable if it was zoned commercial rather than residential. No plans as of yet for development. Mayor asked if anyone had any questions or comments. With no comments for or against the measure, Mayor McLendon adjourned the public hearing at 5:27 p.m. The Greenville City Council convened in the Council Chamber of City Hall on Monday, September 12, 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, Joseph West, Jae’Ques Brown, and Boris Thigpen. Councilmember Ed Sims was absent. Mayor McLendon led those attending in the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag. Jae’Ques 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 August 29, 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 August 29, 2022, as drafted . Councilmember Brown seconded the motion. Mayor McLendon announced the motion carried with a unanimous vote of the Council. PROCLAMATIONS and PRESENTATIONS : NEW BUSINESS: ORDINANCE 2022-02. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE “ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GREENVILLE, ALABAMA ”, ADOPTED APRIL 14, 1975. Councilmember Reynolds moved that all rules governing the Council which might, unless suspended, prevent the passage and adoption of Ordinance 2022-02 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: Mayor McLendon Aye Councilmember Reynolds Aye Councilmember West Aye Councilmember Brown Aye Councilmember Thigpen Aye Mayor McLendon declared the motion to suspend the rules passed . Mayor McLendon introduced Ordinance 2022-02 regarding a rezoning request from Charles Young to rezone certain parcels of property located on Highway 10 West (Pineapple Hwy) from R-A (Residential Agriculture District) to C-3 (Highway Commercial District), and advised a public hearing to receive public comment was held prior to the Council Meeting at 5:25 p.m. as required by the Code of Alabama. Mayor McLendon called for the pleasure of the council. Councilmember Reynolds moved to place Ordinance 2022-02 into final passage. Councilmember West seconded the motion. Mayor McLendon called for a roll call vote, which was recorded as follows: Mayor McLendon Aye Councilmember Reynolds Aye Councilmember West Aye Councilmember Brown Aye Councilmember Thigpen Aye RESOLUTION 2022-41. TO AWARD BIDS FOR POLICE DEPARTMENT FLEET, ROUTINE MAINTENANCE, REPAIR AND WRECKER SERVICE. Mayor McLendon called on Dee Blackmon to explain Resolution 2022-41. She explained sealed bids were opened August 25, 2022 at 11:00am in the Council Chambers. The low bid meeting specifications for Vehicle and Impound Towing was submitted by F & S Tires in the amount of zero dollars ($0.00) per tow day or night, a mileage rate of $1.25 one way, 24-hour storage $0.00, in/out of town towing of impounds $40.00, and a mileage rate for impounds of $1.50 one way and 24-hour storage $20.00, the low bid meeting specifications for Vehicle Fleet Repair Service was submitted by Greenville Auto Clinic, in the amount of $60.00 per hour labor rate, and the low bid meeting specifications for Vehicle Routine Service and Maintenance was submitted by F & S Tires, in the amount of $57.00 per hour labor rate. Councilmember West moved to adopt Resolution 2022-41, award bids for Police Department fleet, routine maintenance, repair and wrecker service. Councilmember Brown seconded the motion. Mayor McLendon announced the motion carried with a unanimous vote of the Council. RESOLUTION 2022-42. TO AWARD BID FOR THE AUTOMATED FUELING SYSTEM PURCHASES OF UNLEADED GASOLINE AND DIESEL FUEL FOR 2022-2023. Mayor McLendon called on Clerk Blackmon to explain Resolution 2022-42. She explained sealed bids were opened August 25, 2022 at 11:00am in the Council Chambers. The low and only bid received was Middleton Oil Company, Inc. in the amount of $2.8215 per gallon of unleaded gas, $4.2520 per gallon of On-Road Diesel Fuel, and $4.2560 per gallon of Off-Road Diesel Fuel. Councilmember Reynolds moved to adopt Resolution 2022-42, award bid for the automated fueling system purchase of unleaded gasoline and diesel fuel for 2022-2023. Councilmember West seconded the motion. Mayor McLendon announced the motion carried with a unanimous vote of the Council RESOLUTION 2022-43. TO APPROVE ABC LICENSE REQUEST FOR FAMILY DOLLAR STORES OF ALABAMA, LLC d/b/a FAMILY DOLLAR STORE 20462 @ 207 CEDAR STREET FOR OFF-PREMISE ONLY SALE OF RETAIL BEER (#050) AND OFF-PREMISE ONLY SALE OF RETAIL TABLE WINE (#070). Mayor McLendon called on Clerk Blackmon to explain Resolution 2022-43. She explained Family Dollar Stores of Alabama d/b/a The Family Dollar Store 20462 located at 207 Cedar Street has applied for a Retail Beer (off-premises only) (050) and Retail Table Wine (off-premises only) (070). Mayor McLendon asked if anyone else has questions or comments. Hearing none, Councilmember Reynolds moved to adopt Resolution 2022-43, approving an ABC License for the Family Dollar 20462. Councilmember West seconded the motion. Mayor McLendon announced the motion carried with a unanimous vote of the Council. APPROVAL OF EXPENDITURES: Mayor McLendon explained the following expenditures and asked if anyone has any question or comments. Hearing none, Councilmember Brown made a motion to approve the following expenditures: SAVAGE CONSTRUCTION - $6,000.00 (BUDGETED ITEM) PAINTING WALLS AND DOORS AT BEELAND COMMUNITY CENTER DSLR PROS - $9,970.90 (REIMBURSED BY PIONEER ELECTRIC ROUND UP GRANT) DRONE FOR POLICE DEPARTMENT D&T EMERGENCY LIGHTING – TWO INVOICES @ $7618 EACH TOTAL $15,236.00 (BUDGETED ITEM) INSTALL LIGHTS & CAGE, PARTS AND LABOR FOR POLICE DEPT. UNITS 466 AND 467 Councilmember Reynolds seconded the motion. Mayor McLendon announced the motion passed with unanimous vote of the Council. WEED AND DEBRIS VIOLATIONS: A. KAJA HOLDINGS 2, LLC 214 SECOND ST 10 08 06 13 4 000 015.000 Councilmember West 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 Brown seconded the motion. Mayor McLendon announced the motion carried with a unanimous vote of the Council. BOARD APPOINTMENTS: Mayor McLendon explained the following are board members that need re-appointment. He asked if anyone had any questions or comments. With no comments for or against, he asked for the Council’s pleasure. WATER WORKS AND SEWER BOARD – JIMMY LAWSON BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT – DAVID SCOTT, VELMA BRIGGS AND CARLTON WOODRUFF RITZ THEATER ADVISORY BOARD – RICHARD BRANUM, T.K. LEE AND WILLIE MAE ROBINSON Councilmember Reynolds made a motion to accept Board Appointments as presented. Councilmember Thigpen seconded the motion. Mayor McLendon announced the motion carried with a unanimous vote of the Council. OTHER BUSINESS: EXECUTIVE SESSION Mayor McLendon presented a motion calling for the City Council to enter executive session, as allowed under Section 7 (a)(7) of Act No. 2005-40, at the request of Mr. Gene Hudson. Councilmember West moved to adopt the motion calling for the Council to enter into executive session. Councilmember Brown seconded the motion. Mayor McLendon announced the motion carried with a unanimous vote of the Council. Mayor McLendon announced after the executive session, the Council would reconvene to adjourn. Mayor McLendon requested Gene Hudson, Eddie Cook, Chief Justin Lovvorn, and City Attorney, Brandon Simmons to join the Council for the Executive Session. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND ADJOURNMENT: Mayor McLendon announced the next council meeting would be held Monday September 26, 2022. With no further business or announcements, Councilmember Reynolds moved to adjourn the meeting. Councilmember West seconded the motion. Mayor McLendon announced the motion carried with a unanimous vote of the Council and adjourned the meeting at 6:17 p.m. ATTEST: ________________________________ Dexter McLendon, Mayor _______ __________________________ Dee H. Blackmon, City Clerk-Treasurer