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CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 26, 2022 PUBLIC HEARING –5:15 P.M.: SECTION 94-A REQUEST FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TAX INCENTIVES FOR CAMELLIA CITY METAL 2136 LUVERNE HIGHWAY. A Public Hearing was held in the Council Chamber of City Hall on Monday, September 26, at 5:15 p.m. for the purpose of receiving public opinion regarding Resolution 2022-49 to be considered by the City Council. Mayor Dexter McLendon called the hearing to order and in the absence of City Clerk – Treasurer Dee Blackmon, Assistant City Clerk Nicki Hunt recorded the following members present: Mayor McLendon, Councilmembers Ed Sims, Joseph West, Jae’Ques Brown, and Boris Thigpen. Councilmember Bryan Reynolds was absent. Mayor McLendon called for public comment. Tracy Salter, Chamber of Commerce, spoke on behalf of the owner Ricky Crysell. Mrs. Salter stated that Mr. Crysell has opened his second business in customizing metal. He bought 12 acres and plans to add to the business and hire about three more people. Mayor McLendon ,asked if anyone had any questions or comments. With no comments for or against the measure, Mayor McLendon adjourned the public hearing at 5:16 p.m. PUBLIC HEARING –5:20 P.M.: SECTION 94-A REQUEST FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TAX INCENTIVES FOR THE PINEAPPLE 750 WILLIOW LANE SUITE B. A Public Hearing was held in the Council Chamber of City Hall on Monday, September 26, at 5:20 p.m. for the purpose of receiving public opinion regarding Resolution 2022-50 to be considered by the City Council. Mayor Dexter McLendon called the hearing to order and in the absence of City Clerk – Treasurer Dee Blackmon, Assistant City Clerk Nicki Hunt recorded the following members present: Mayor McLendon, Councilmembers Ed Sims, Joseph West, Jae’Ques Brown, and Boris Thigpen. Councilmember Bryan Reynolds was absent. Mayor McLendon called for public comment. Tracy Salter, Chamber of Commerce, spoke on behalf of the owner Ellen Burkett and Mary Davis Ellis. Mrs. Salter stated that both ladies are here tonight and have been in business for 35 years. They plan to expand and relocate. Mayor McLendon asked what was your first location? Mrs. Burkett stated 35 years ago, they started in Gateway Plaza. Councilmember Sims asked which building will you be located in? Mrs. Burkett stated the new location is at the corner of Cahaba Road and Willow Lane beside Whitaker Drugs. Mayor McLendon asked if anyone had any questions or comments. With no comments for or against the measure, Mayor McLendon adjourned the public hearing at 5:22 p.m. PUBLIC HEARING 5:25 P.M.: SECTION 94-A REQUEST FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TAX INCENTIVES FOR HWASHIN AMERICA 200 INDUSTRIAL PARKWAY. A Public Hearing was held in the Council Chamber of City Hall on Monday, September 26, at 5:25 p.m. for the purpose of receiving public opinion regarding Resolution 2022-50 to be considered by the City Council. Mayor Dexter McLendon called the hearing to order and in the absence of City Clerk – Treasurer Dee Blackmon, Assistant City Clerk Nicki Hunt recorded the following members present: Mayor McLendon, Councilmembers Ed Sims, Joseph West, Jae’Ques Brown, and Boris Thigpen. Councilmember Bryan Reynolds was absent. Mayor McLendon explained that David Hutcheson, BCCED, was not able to be here. Hwashin is purchasing the Corstone building from the Industrial Development Board, which the City of Greenville guarantees and counts toward the city’s debt limit. This incentive will give Hwashin $50,000.00 for four years, and remove the amount of the building from the city’s debt limit. Mayor asked if anyone had any questions or comments. With no comments for or against the measure, Mayor McLendon adjourned the public hearing at 5:26 p.m. The Greenville City Council convened in the Council Chamber of City Hall on Monday, September 26, 2022, at 5:30 p.m. for a regular Council meeting. Mayor Dexter McLendon called the meeting to order. In the absence of City Clerk – Treasurer Dee Blackmon the mayor called on Assistant City Clerk Nicki Hunt to call the roll and recorded the following members present: Mayor McLendon, Councilmembers Ed Sims, Joseph West, Jae’Ques Brown, and Boris Thigpen. Councilmember Bryan Reynolds 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 September 12, 2022. He asked if there were any additions, deletions or amendments to the minutes as presented. Councilmember Brown moved to dispense with the reading of the minutes and approve the minutes for September 12, 2022, as drafted . Councilmember Sims seconded the motion. Mayor McLendon announced the motion carried with a unanimous vote of the Council. PROCLAMATIONS and PRESENTATIONS : NEW BUSINESS: RESOLUTION 2022-45. A RESOLUTION TO ADOPT CERTAIN CITY FEE REVISIONS FOR RECREATION AND RITZ THEATRE IN THE FORM OF A REVISED FEE SCHEDULE EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 1, 2022. Mayor McLendon explained with a new Park and Recreation Director, Jerome Harris III, having more activities and events the fee schedule would be revised. RECREATION DEPARTMENT FEE DESCRIPTION CURRENT FEE CHANGES TO CURRENT FEE Beeland Rental Rooms 2 or 3 $90.00 per room $100.00 per room Beeland Rental Room 1 and kitchen $165.00 $200.00 Dunbar Rental without kitchen $200.00 per day $300.00 per day Dunbar Rental w/kitchen $275.00 per day $350.00 per day Dunbar Rental half-day event $90.00 $150.00 Beeland or Dunbar rental of entire facility $400.00 $500.00 for events charging admission fee $75.00 per room $250.00 entire $75.00 per room $250.00 entire Security & Cleaning Deposit – Beeland facility facility $250.00 entire facility $250.00 entire facility Security & Cleaning Deposit - Dunbar $75.00 half-day event $75.00 half-day event $2.00 per table on premises/ $5.00 Table Rental $2.00 per table on premises per table on premises $.75 per chair on premises/ $1.00 per Chair Rental $1.00 per chair on premises table on premises Security Deposit for Table & Chair Rental $100.00 (Refundable) $100.00 (Refundable) for Off-Premises $50.00 on premises PA System Rental $50.00 on premises $100.00 off premises $25.00 - ½ day, $50.00 all day or Pavilion Rental – Beeland or Dunbar No charge $100.00/all day (includes both pavilions at either park) Dunbar Day Camp Fee $30.00 per child per wk $30.00 per child per wk Baseball, Basketball, Softball, Volleyball, $35.00 - 1st child $50.00 - 1st child Registration Fee $25.00 - 2 or more $25.00 - 2 or more Football and Cheerleading 0 $100.00 per child Late Registration Fee $25.00 $25.00 Travel Ball Fee 0 $150.00 per field Ball Field Lights (Practice) $40.00 $40.00 Line Off Field Fee for Tournament Play $25.00 $25.00 RITZ THEATRE FEE DESCRIPTION CURRENT FEE CHANGES TO CURRENT FEE Commercial/Professional $250.00 per day $250.00 per day Organizations  Civic Organizations $100.00 per day $100.00 per day Reception Room Rental $65.00 per day $65.00 per day + 35.00 Clean-up Fee ($100 Total) Conference Room Rental $50.00 per day $50.00 per day Reception/Conference/Lobby $90.00 per day $90.00 per day Rental Rehearsal Fee $25.00 per day OR $100.00 per week $25.00 per day OR $100.00 per week Clean-Up Fee $50.00 (Non-Refundable) $50.00 (Non-Refundable) Commercial Beauty Pageant $0 20% of pageant registration fees Surcharge (non-civic) Ritz Surcharge 25% of all tickets @ $4.99 or less 25% of all tickets @ $4.99 or less Ritz Surcharge 20% of all tickets @ $5.00 & above 20% of all tickets @ $5.00 & above Councilmember West moved to adopt Resolution 2022-45 adopt fee revisions for recreation and Ritz Theatre effective October 1, 2022. Councilmember Thigpen seconded the motion. Mayor McLendon announced the motion carried with a unanimous vote of the council. RESOLUTION 2022-46. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF LAND ON PAUL STABLER DRIVE FOR APARTMENTS. Mayor McLendon explained Resolution 2022-46 is 12.35 acres of land for the purchase price of $693,333.00. The City will pay $138,666.00 at closing, and then four equal payments of $138,666.00 annually from the date of closing. This property is for the apartments, which will have a minimum of 120 unsubsidized residential high-end units. The apartments should begin construction by the middle of next year and be finished by the end of that year. Councilmember Sims moved to adopt Resolution 2022-46 authorizing the purchase of land on Paul Stabler Drive for a partments. Councilmember Brown seconded the motion. Mayor McLendon announced the motion carried with a unanimous vote of the council. RESOLUTION 2022-47. A RESOLUTION ENTERING INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH INVICTUS DEVELOPMENT FOR APARTMENTS. Mayor McLendon explained Resolution 2022-47 is entering into an agreement with Invictus Development to develop and build a minimum of 120 unsubsidized residential high-end apartment units. The City will donate the property on Paul Stabler Drive back to Invictus Development as an incentive after the apartments are built. Councilmember Sims moved to adopt Resolution 2022-47 entering into an agreement with Invictus Development for apartments. Councilmember West seconded the motion. Mayor McLendon announced the motion carried with a unanimous vote of the council. RESOLUTION 2022-48. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CERTAIN INCENTIVES UNDER SECTION 94.01 TO HWASHIN AMERICA CORPORATION. Mayor McLendon explain Resolution 2022-48. He stated this resolution authorizes the City to enter into an incentive agreement between the City of Greenville and Hwashin America Corporation. The City’s total commitment of $200,000.00 will be paid in four equal payments of $50,000.00 beginning January 2023 and shall continue until January 2026. Councilmember Thigpen moved to adopt Resolution 2022-48 authorizing certain incentives under section 94-01 to Hwashin America Corporation. Councilmember Brown seconded the motion. Mayor McLendon announced the motion carried with a unanimous vote of the council. RESOLUTION 2022-49. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CERTAIN INCENTIVES UNDER SECTION 94.01 TO CAMELLIA CITY METAL. Mayor McLendon explain Resolution 2022-49. He stated this resolution is for Mr. Crysell as owner of his building a portion of the incentive is the reimbursement of 4% sales tax spent on construction supplies and materials used in remodeling, when purchased within the Greenville city limits. The grant is reimbursement of 4% of net sales in which three percent (3%) of its sales tax, will be reimbursed to Camellia City Metal and 1% will be given to the Ritz Theatre a period of three (3) years. Councilmember West moved to adopt Resolution 2022-49 authorizing certain incentives under section 94.01 to The Pineapple. Councilmember Brown seconded the motion. Mayor McLendon announced the motion carried with a unanimous vote of the council. RESOLUTION 2022-50. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CERTAIN INCENTIVES UNDER SECTION 94-A TO THE PINEAPPLE. Mayor McLendon explain Resolution 2022-50. He stated this resolution authorizes to enter into an incentive agreement between the City of Greenville and Burkett & Ellis Inc D/B/A The Pineapple. The City will reimburse 4% sales tax paid to the City by The Pineapple for a term of three years beginning the second month after re-opening and a billboard on I-65 South for one (1) year. Councilmember Brown moved to adopt Resolution 2022-50 authorizing certain incentives under section 94-A to The Pineapple . Councilmember West seconded the motion. Mayor McLendon announced the motion carried with a unanimous vote of the council. RESOLUTION 2022-51. APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENT FOR THE 2021-2022 BUDGET. Councilmember Sims moved to adopt Resolution 2022-51, authorizing a year-end budget amendment for FY 2022-5 1 general fund budget, as adopted on September 27, 2021, by adjusting $905,840.00 from other expense accounts to balance various budgetary accounts, as outlined in “Exhibit A”. Councilmember Brown seconded the motion. Mayor McLendon announced the motion carried with a unanimous vote of the Council RESOLUTION 2022-52. ADOPT THE GENERAL FUND BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF GREENVILLE, ALABAMA, FOR FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2022 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2023. Mayor McLendon introduced Resolution 2022-52 and the General Fund Budget for FY 2022-23. The total budget for the fiscal year 22-23 is $19,408,605.00. He called for the pleasure of the council in its adoption. Councilmember West moved to adopt Resolution 2022-52 accepting the General Fund Budget for FY 2022-23 balanced with revenue and expenditures at $19,408,605 .00. Councilmember Brown seconded the motion. Mayor McLendon announced the motion carried with unanimous vote of the Council. RESOLUTION 2022-53. AUTHORIZE CITY TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT WITH QUALITY CORRECTIONAL HEALTH CARE TO PROVIDE MEDICAL TREATMENT FOR CITY PRISONERS FOR FY 2022-23 AT A COST OF $2,950.74 PER MONTH. Councilmember Sims moved to adopt Resolution 2022-53 authorizing the City to enter into contract with Quality Correctional Health Care to provide medical treatment for City prison ers for FY 2022-23 at a cost of $2,950.74 per month. Councilmember Brown seconded the motion. Mayor McLendon announced the motion carried with unanimous vote of the Council. RESOLUTION 2022-54. AUTHORIZE SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH BUTLER COUNTY EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS DISTRICT (E-911) FOR FY 2022-23 IN THE AMOUNT OF $70,000.00. Councilmember Brown moved to adopt Resolution 2022-54 authorizing service agreement with Butler County Emergency Communicati ons District (E-911) for FY 2022-23 in the amount of $70,000.00. Councilmember Thigpen seconded the motion. Mayor McLendon announced the motion carried with unanimous vote of the Council. RESOLUTION 2022-55. AUTHORIZE RENEWAL OF CITY'S AIRPORT MANAGER'S CONTRACT WITH BRUCE EDWARDS FOR FY 2022-23 IN THE AMOUNT OF $37,595.00 OR $3,132.92 PER MONTH. Councilmember Sims moved to adopt Resolution 2022-55 authorizing renewal of FY 2022-23 City's Airport Manager's Contract with Bruce Edwards in the amount of $37,595. or $3,132.92 per month. Councilmember West seconded the motion. Mayor McLendon announced the motion carried with unanimous vote of the Council. RESOLUTION 2022-56. AUTHORIZE CITY TO ENTER INTO SERVICE CONTRACT WITH BUTLER COUNTY COMMISSION FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FOR FY 2022-23 IN THE AMOUNT OF $95,000.00. Councilmember Thigpen moved to adopt Resolution 2022-56 authorizing City to enter into service contract with Butler County Commission for Economic Development for FY 2022-23 in the amount of $95,000.00. Councilmember West seconded the motion. Mayor McLendon announced the motion carried with unanimous vote of the Council. RESOLUTION 2022-57. AUTHORIZE CITY TO ENTER INTO SERVICE CONTRACT WITH INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT BOARD OF THE CITY OF GREENVILLE FOR FY 2022-23 IN THE AMOUNT OF $50,000.00. Councilmember Brown moved to adopt Resolution 2022-57 authorizing City to enter into service contract with Industrial Development Board for FY 2022-23 in the amount of $50,000.00. Councilmember Sims seconded the motion. Mayor McLendon announced the motion carried with unanimous vote of the Council. RESOLUTION 2022-58. AUTHORIZE CITY TO ENTER INTO SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH THE BUTLER COUNTY CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENTER FOR FY 2022-23 IN THE AMOUNT OF $10,000.00. Councilmember West moved to adopt Resolution 2022-58 authorizing the City to enter into service agreement with the Butler County Childr en's Advocacy Center for FY 2022-23 in the amount of $10,000.00. Councilmember Brown seconded the motion. Mayor McLendon announced the motion carried with unanimous vote of the Council. RESOLUTION 2022-59. AUTHORIZE CITY TO ENTER INTO A SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH THE SOUTH ALABAMA CHAPTER OF THE AMERICAN RED CROSS FOR FY 2022-23 IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,000.00. Councilmember Sims moved to adopt Resolution 2022-59 authorizing the City to enter into a service agreement with the South Alabama Chapter of the American Red Cross for FY 2022-23 in the amount of $1,000.00. Councilmember Brown seconded the motion. Mayor McLendon announced the motion carried with unanimous vote of the Council. RESOLUTION 2022-60. AUTHORIZE CITY TO ENTER INTO A SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH THE FAMILY SUNSHINE CENTER FOR FY 2022-23 IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,500.00. Councilmember Thigpen moved to adopt Resolution 2022-60 authorizing the City to enter into a service agreement with the Family Sunshine Center for FY 2022-23 in the amount of $2,500.00. Councilmember Sims seconded the motion. Mayor McLendon announced the motion carried with unanimous vote of the Council. RESOLUTION 2022-61. AUTHORIZE CITY TO ENTER AGREEMENT FOR COMPUTER/TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT AND MAINTENANCE WITH MASTER TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS, LLC FOR FY 2022-23. Councilmember West moved to adopt Resolution 2022-61 authorizing the City to enter into a service agreement for computer/ technology support and maintenance with Master Technology Solutions, LLC for FY 2022-23. Councilmember Brown seconded the motion. Mayor McLendon announced the motion carried with unanimous vote of the Council. RESOLUTION 2022-62. AUTHORIZE CITY TO ENTER INTO MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT WITH SHERLING LAKE MANAGEMENT, LLC FOR FY 2022-23. Mr. Bill Smith decided to retire. McWilliams, LLC, Jesse and Linda McWilliams, will be managing Sherling Lake beginning October 1, 2022. Councilmember West moved to adopt Resolution 2022-23 authorizing the City to enter into a management agreement with McWilliams, LLC for FY 2022-23. Councilmember Sims seconded the motion. Mayor McLendon announced the motion carried with unanimous vote of the Council. RESOLUTION 2022-63. AUTHORIZE CITY TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE ALABAMA CRIMINAL JUSTICE INFORMATION CENTER FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENTS ACCESS TO THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE NETWORKS FOR FY 2022-23. Councilmember Thigpen moved to adopt Resolution 2022-63 authorizing the City to enter into an agreement with the Alabama Criminal Justice Information Center for the police departments ’ access to the criminal justice networks for FY 2022-23 at a cost of $4,800.00. Councilmember Brown seconded the motion. Mayor McLendon announced the motion carried with unanimous vote of the Council. RESOLUTION 2022-64. TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH GREENVILLE HOUSING AUTHORITY ’S PROVISION OF FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $67,000.00 FOR DRUG ENFORCEMENT OFFICER FOR FY 2022-23. Councilmember Brown moved to adopt Resolution 2022-64 authorizing the City to enter into an agreement with Greenville Housing Authority ’s provision of funding in the amount of $67,000.00 for drug enforcement officer for FY 2022-23 . Councilmember Thigpen seconded the motion. Mayor McLendon announced the motion carried with unanimous vote of the Council. RESOLUTION 2022-65. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A THREE (3) YEAR LEASE RENEWAL WITH ANN JUDAH D/B/A CAMELLIA CITY BAKERY. Councilmember Sims moved to adopt Resolution 2022-65 authorizing the City to enter into a lease agreement with Ann Judah D/B/A Camellia City Bakery . Councilmember Brown seconded the motion. Mayor McLendon announced the motion carried with unanimous vote of the Council. RESOLUTION 2022-66. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF LAND ON 202 DUNKLIN STREET. Councilmember West moved to adopt Resolution 2022-66 authorizing the purchase of 202 Dunklin Street for approximately $8,000.00 . Councilmember Brown seconded the motion. Mayor McLendon announced the motion carried with unanimous vote of the Council. RESOLUTION 2022-67. TO APPROVE ABC LICENSE REQUEST FOR GREENVILLE PETRO 2, LLC d/b/a GREENVILLE PETRO 2 @ 2391 PINEAPPLE HIGHWAY FOR OFF-PREMISE ONLY SALE OF RETAIL BEER (#050) AND OFF-PREMISE ONLY SALE OF RETAIL TABLE WINE (#070). Mayor McLendon explained Resolution 2022-67, Greenville Petro 2, LLC d/b/a Greenville Petro 2 located at 2391 Pineapple Highway 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 Brown moved to adopt Resolution 2022-67 , approving an ABC License for the Greenville Petro 2. Councilmember Sims seconded the motion. Mayor McLendon announced the motion carried with a unanimous vote of the Council. RESOLUTION 2022-68. TO APPROVE ABC LICENSE REQUEST FOR GREENVILLE PETRO 1, LLC d/b/a GREENVILLE PETRO 1 @ 939 FORT DALE ROAD FOR OFF-PREMISE ONLY SALE OF RETAIL BEER (#050) AND OFF-PREMISE ONLY SALE OF RETAIL TABLE WINE (#070). Mayor McLendon explained Resolution 2022-68, Greenville Petro 1, LLC d/b/a Greenville Petro 1 located at 939 Fort Dale Road 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 West moved to adopt Resolution 2022-68 , approving an ABC License for the Greenville Petro 1. Councilmember Thigpen 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 West made a motion to approve the following expenditures: JDM SERVICES - $5,518.00 (BUDGETED ITEM) PIONEER CEMETERY SITE A1, A46, AND B54 OTTO ENIRONMENTAL SYSTEM - $ 7,671.25 (BUDGETED ITEM) 100 TRASH CARTS FOR PUBLIC WORKS LEE ELECTRIC INC - $19,460.00 (BUDGETED ITEM) 2 AC FOR THE RITZ THEATER MIDDLETON OIL - $3,134.00 (BUDGETED ITEM) 800 GALLONS OF OFF ROAD DIESEL FOR LANDFILL Councilmember Brown seconded the motion. Mayor McLendon announced the motion passed with unanimous vote of the Council. WEED AND DEBRIS VIOLATIONS: A. ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE Lots Next to 112 WATER ST 10 08 06 23 2 002 029.000 B. SIMPSON, HERMAN & ANNETTE 305 EAST WORLD ST 10 08 06 23 4 002 019.000 C. CATES DEVELOPMENT C/O JEAN BLACKMON VACANT LOT CLOVERHILL DR. 10 08 01 11 0 001 013.000 D. COLEMAN DOROTHY J. C/O LARRY BROOKS 301 THAMES ST 10 08 06 14 4 001 009.000 Councilmember Brown moved to proceed to the next step of compliance for weed and debris violations on items A and to approve a 10 day extension for items B, C, & D 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. BOARD APPOINTMENTS: OTHER BUSINESS: ANNOUNCEMENTS AND ADJOURNMENT: Mayor McLendon announced the next council meeting would be held Monday October 10, 2022. With no further business or announcements, Mayor McLendon adjourned the meeting at 5:45 p.m. ATTEST: ________________________________ Dexter McLendon, Mayor _______ __________________________ Dee H. Blackmon, City Clerk-Treasurer