City Council

CITY COUNCIL MEETING January 9, 2023 PUBLIC HEARING – 5:20 P.M.: TO RECEIVE PUBLIC INPUT REGARDING RESTAURANT RETAIL LIIQUOR LICENSE FOR PEDROS OF GREENVILLE LLC d/b/a PEDROS. A Public Hearing was held in the Council Chamber of City Hall on Monday, January 9, at 5:20 p.m. for the purpose of receiving public opinion regarding the restaurant retail liquor license for Pedros of Greenville LLC. 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, Ed Sims, Joseph West, Jae ‘Ques Brown, and Boris Thigpen. Mayor McLendon called for public comment. The owner Kimberly Barajas spoke in favor of the request, then introduced her husband Ignacio Barajas and restaurant manager Javier. With no comments against the measure, Mayor McLendon adjourned the public hearing at 5:22 p.m. PUBLIC HEARING – 5:25 P.M.: REZONING REQUEST NATIONAL SECURITY FIRE AND CASUALTY COMPANY FOR PROPERTY LOCATED ON PAUL STABLER DRIVE FROM C-3 (HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL DISTRICT) TO R-3 (MULTIFAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT) . A Public Hearing was held in the Council Chamber of City Hall on Monday, January 9, at 5:25 p.m. for the purpose of receiving public opinion regarding the rezoning of property located on Paul Stabler Drive from C-3 (Highway Commercial District to R-3 Multifamily Residential 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, Ed Sims, Joseph West, Jae’Ques Brown, and Boris Thigpen. Mayor McLendon called for public comment and asked City Clerk- Treasurer Dee Blackmon to explain this rezoning request. She explained this rezoning is to change the property from C-3 (Highway Commercial District) to R-3 (Multifamily Residential District).This rezoning request is located on Paul Stabler Drive beside the Edge Theater where the apartments will be built. Mayor asked if anyone had any questions or comments. With no comments for or against, 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, January 9, 2023, 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, Jae’Ques Brown, and Boris Thigpen. 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 December 19, 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 December 19, 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 2023-01. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE “ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GREENVILLE, ALABAMA ”, ADOPTED APRIL 14, 1975. Councilmember Thigpen moved that all rules governing the Council which might, unless suspended, prevent the passage and adoption of Ordinance 2023-01 at this meeting, be suspended for the purpose of permitting the said ordinance be finally passed and adopted at this meeting. Councilmember Reynolds seconded the motion. Mayor McLendon called for a roll call vote to suspend the rules: Mayor McLendon Aye Councilmember Reynolds Aye Councilmember Sims Aye Councilmember West Aye Councilmember Brown Aye Councilmember Thigpen Aye Mayor McLendon declared the motion to suspend the rules passed . Mayor McLendon introduced Ordinance 2023-01 regarding a rezoning request from National Security Fire and Casualty Company to rezone certain parcels of property located on Paul Stabler Drive from C-3 (Highway Commercial District to R-3 (Multifamily Residential 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 Reynol ds moved to place Ordinance 2023-01 into final passage. Councilmember Thigpen seconded the motion. Mayor McLendon called for a roll call vote, which was recorded as follows: Mayor McLendon Aye Councilmember Reynolds Aye Councilmember Sims Aye Councilmember West Aye Councilmember Brown Aye Councilmember Thigpen Aye RESOLUTION 2023-01 . A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN ABC LICENSE REQUEST FOR PEDROS OF GREENVILLE LLC AT 623 WILLOW LANE FOR RESTAURANT RETAIL LIQUOR (#020) . Councilmember West moved to adopt Resolution 2023-01, approving issuance of a Restaurant Retail Liquor License (020) ABC License for Pedros of Greenville LLC. Councilmember Sims seconded the motion. Mayor McLendon announced the motion carried with a unanimous vote of the council. Councilmember Sims asked Owner Kimberly when will they open. Kimberly replied with as soon as the liquor license is completed. 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: ALABAMA FIRST REPSONDERS BENEFITS PROGRAM - $3,955.14 (BUDGETED ITEM) CANCER INSURANCE FOR FIREFIGHTERS REVEAL MEDIA USA - $4,004.00 (BUDGETED ITEM) POLICE DEPARTMENT BODY CAMERA SOFTWARE, DOCKING STATION, AND CAMERA’S DEEP SOUTH APPAREL - $7,250.35 (BUDGETED ITEM ) BASKETBALL UNIFORMS FOR PARKS & RECREATION Councilmember Thigpen seconded the motion. Mayor McLendon announced the motion passed with unanimous vote of the Council. WEED AND DEBRIS VIOLATIONS: BOARD APPOINTMENTS: OTHER BUSINESS: ANNOUNCEMENTS AND ADJOURNMENT: Mayor McLendon announced the next council meeting would be held Monday, January 23, 2023. With no further business or announcements, Mayor McLendon adjourned the meeting at 5:34 p.m. ATTEST: ________________________________ Dexter McLendon, Mayor _______ __________________________ Dee H. Blackmon, City Clerk-Treasurer