City Council

CITY COUNCIL MEETING May 8, 2023 The Greenville City Council convened in the Council Chamber of City Hall on Monday, May 8, 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. 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 April 24, 2023. 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 April 24, 2023, as drafted . Councilmember Thigpen seconded the motion. Mayor McLendon announced the motion carried with a unanimous vote of the Council. PROCLAMATIONS and PRESENTATIONS : NEW BUSINESS: RESOLUTION 2023-15. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO RENEW CONTRACT WITH LAMAR ADVERTISING COMPANY. Councilmember Reynolds moved to adopt Resolution 2023-15 authorizing the Mayor to renew contract with Lamar Advertising Company for three billboards in an amount of $1,701.00 per month. Councilmember Brown seconded the motion. Mayor McLendon announced the motion carried with a unanimous vote of the council RESOLUTION 2023-16. A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING FINANCIAL REPORTS FOR THE SECOND QUARTER OF 2022-23 FOR JANUARY 1, 2023 – MARCH 31, 2023 AS PROVIDED BY THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK-TREASURER. Councilmember Sims moved to adopt Resolution 2023-16 approving the quarterly reports for quarter ended March 31, 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 West made a motion to approve the following expenditure s: GREENVILLE GLASS - $4,600.00 BUDGETED ITEM FURNISH & INSTALL NEW METAL DOORS AT DUNBAR GYM BSN SPORTS - $ 3,595.99 BUDGETED ITEM TRUEPITCH YOUTH PITCHING MOUND FOR RECREATION DEPT. PERRY BROTHERS - $19,836.54.00 BUDGETED ITEM 4500 GALLONS OF FUEL FOR AIRPORT Councilmember Thigpen 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 STREET 10 08 06 23 2 002 029.000 B. LILES JOHN (HEIRS) C/O BELINDA RUSSELL 219 WEST FIELD S 10 08 06 23 4 004 028.000 C. SIRMON, ROBERT E 706 FLOWERS ST 10 08 06 13 2 000 009.000 Councilmember Brown 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 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, May 22, 2023. With no further business or announcements, Mayor McLendon adjourned the meeting at 5:33 p.m. ATTEST: ________________________________ Dexter McLendon, Mayor _______ __________________________ Dee H. Blackmon , City Clerk-Treasurer