City Council

CITY COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 28, 2022 The Greenville City Council convened in the Council Chamber of City Hall on Monday, November 28, 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 Bryan Reynolds, Ed Sims, Joseph West, and Jae’Ques Brown. Councilmembers Boris Thigpen 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 November 14, 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 November 14, 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: RESOLUTION 2022-74. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF THE TITLE III OLDER AMERICANS ACT GRANT AWARD FOR FY 2022-23 AND TO ACCEPT CONDITIONS OF FUNDING AGREEMENT FOR PROGRAM WITH SOUTH CENTRAL ALABAMA DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION AREA AGENCY ON AGING (SCADC). Mayor McLendon stated Resolution 2022-74 is a recurring grant in the amount of $27,789.00. This grant is used to pay a portion of salaries and transportation costs for the Nutrition program. Councilmember Sims moved to adopt Resolution 2022-74 which accepts the Title III grant award for 2022-2023. Councilmember Brown 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 questions or comments. Hearing none, Councilmember Brown made a motion to approve the following expenditures: NEWEGG.COM - $6,373.72 (BUDGETED ITEM) 9 desktop computers – (3) three for public works, (2) two for recreation, (2) two for animal shelter, (1) one for horticulture and (1) one for building & grounds Councilmember Sims seconded the motion. Mayor McLendon announced the motion passed with unanimous vote of the Council. WEED AND DEBRIS VIOLATIONS: A. TAYLOR AARON C/O EMMER JEWEL TINDAL 116 WHITTAKER ST 10 08 06 23 2 004 011.000 B. ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE LOT BESIDE 161 W. PARMER ST 10 08 06 23 4 004 004.001 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: Councilmember Reynolds made a motion to accept the board re-appointment as presented. Councilmember Sims seconded the motion. Mayor McLendon announced the motion carried with a unanimous vote of the Council. GREENVILLE HOUSING AUTHORITY – KENNY PERDUE OTHER BUSINESS: ANNOUNCEMENTS AND ADJOURNMENT: Mayor McLendon announced the next council meeting would be held Monday, December 12, 2022. With no further business or announcements, Mayor McLendon adjourned the meeting at 5:32 p.m. ATTEST: ________________________________ Dexter McLendon, Mayor _______ __________________________ Dee H. Blackmon, City Clerk-Treasurer