City Council

CITY COUNCIL MEETING October 9, 2023 The Greenville City Council convened in the Council Chamber of City Hall on Monday, October 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. Councilmember 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 25, 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 September 25, 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 2023-51. A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AS PREPARED BY BRANUM AND COMPANY, PC, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2022. Mayor McLendon presented the City’s Financial Audit for FY2021-22 as prepared by Branum and Company, PC and introduced accountant Glenn Branum who gave a brief synopsis of the City’s financial outlook and reviewed highlights. Branum cited a clean opinion with no issues regarding internal controls. Mayor McLendon thanked all who worked toward this goal. Mayor McLendon asked if anyone has any question or comments. Hearing none, he called for the pleasure of the Council. Councilmember Sims moved to accept the financial statements as prepared by Branum & Company, P.C., for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022. Councilmember Reynolds seconded the motion. Mayor McLendon announced the motion carried with a unanimous vote of the council. RESOLUTION 2023-52. A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE 2023 PERSONNEL POLICY AND PROCEDURE MANUAL FOR CITY EMPLOYEES. Councilmember Brown moved to adopt Resolution 2023-5 2 adopting the 2023 personnel policy and procedure manual for city employees. Councilmember West seconded the motion. Mayor McLendon announced the motion carried with unanimous vote of the Council. RESOLUTION 2023-53. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A TAX ABATEMENT FOR HYUNDAI MOTOR MANUFACTURING ALABAMA, LLC. Mayor McLendon stated the $5,468,000 capital investment will be used to purchase additional tooling equipment to manufacture the new Santa Fe and a newly upgraded Santa Cruz and Tucson. Councilmember Thigpen moved to adopt Resolution 2023-5 3 authorizing a tax abatement for Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama, LLC. Councilmember Reynolds seconded the motion. Mayor McLendon announced the motion carried with unanimous vote of the Council. RESOLUTION 2023-54. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A TAX ABATEMENT FOR HWASHIN AMERICA CORPORATION. Mayor McLendon stated the $14,204,300 capital investment will be used to purchase new equipment, which will be used to manufacture JKa parts for the Hyundai Genesis. Councilmember Sims moved to adopt Resolution 2023-5 4 authorizing a tax abatement for Hwashin America Corporation . Councilmember Thigpen seconded the motion. Mayor McLendon announced the motion carried with unanimous vote of the Council. RESOLUTION 2023-55. A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE SHERLING LAKE FEE SCHEDULE. Councilmember Thigpen moved to adopt Resolution 2023-5 5 amending the Sherling Lake fee schedule . Councilmember Brown seconded the motion. Mayor McLendon announced the motion carried with unanimous vote of the Council. APPROVAL OF EXPENDITURES: Mayor McLendon explained the following expenditures and asked if anyone had questions or comments. Hearing none, Councilmember Brown made a motion to approve the following expenditures: PERRY BROTHERS AVIATION FUELS, LLC - $15,945.00 (BUDGETED ITEM) SELF SERVE FUELING TERMINAL FOR AIRPORT SOUTHLAND INTERNATIONAL TRUCKS INC - $90,156.72 (BUDGETED CAPITAL OUTLAY IN THE 2021-2022 FY) 2024 INTERNATIONAL DUMP TRUCK FOR STREET DEPARTMENT RAY ENVIRONMENTAL CONTRACTING, LLC - $11,950.00 CONCRETE DEMO AT BOSS BUILDING SITE Councilmember Reynolds seconded the motion. Mayor McLendon announced the motion passed with unanimous vote of the Council. WEED AND DEBRIS VIOLATIONS: SELECT PORTFOLIO SERVICING, INC. 803 GOVERNMENT ST 10 08 06 23 3 003 032.000 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: OTHER BUSINESS: ANNOUNCEMENTS AND ADJOURNMENT: Mayor McLendon announced the next council meeting would be held Monday, October 23, 2023. With no further business or announcements, Mayor McLendon adjourned the meeting at 5:46 p.m. ATTEST: ________________________________ Dexter McLendon, Mayor _______ __________________________ Dee H. Blackmon, City Clerk-Treasurer