City Council

CITY COUNCIL MEETING January 22, 2024 The Greenville City Council convened in the Council Chamber of City Hall on Monday, January 22, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. for a regular council meeting. Mayor Dexter McLendon called the meeting to order. The mayor called on City Clerk – Treasurer Dee Blackmon to call the roll and recorded the following members present: 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 January 8, 2024. 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 January 8, 2024, 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 2024-01. A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE 2024-2025 BILLBOARD CONTRACT WITH LAMAR ADVERTISING. Councilmember Sims moved to adopt Resolution 2024-01 authorizing the Mayor to renew contract with Lamar Advertising Company for three billboards in an amount of $1,701.00 per month. Councilmember West seconded the motion. Mayor McLendon announced the motion carried with a unanimous vote of the council RESOLUTION 2024-02. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE LEASE/PURCHASE OF THE EDGE THEATER. Mayor McLendon explained this resolution authorizes the City to enter into a lease/purchase agreement for the Edge Theater, with SBS Investments, LLC in the amount of $640,000.00. The City will make monthly payments of $5,000.00 from February to September 2024, and $10,000.00 per month thereafter, until the balance is paid. Mayor McLendon asked Parks and Recreation Director Jerome Harris III to speak. Director Harris stated it will be a 5 screen theater and the other side, which had 3 screens, will be renovated and leased out for other entertainment. Director Harris introduced Krystal Philpot who has been employed by the Edge as the manager and will continue those duties. Director Harris stated the theater’s roof is leaking heavily and will be replaced as soon as possible as well as upgrading the concession area. Councilmember Sims asked if the chairs are removed is the floor slanted? The mayor responded he thought the same thing, but Krystal showed him today the floors aren’t slanted and the movies screens can be removed. Councilmember Brown stated he thinks this is a good idea, but asked what happens if it doesn’t work? Mayor stated we still have to pay for the building, and Director Harris stated it will not fail, I can promise you that. Councilmember West requested half price movies on Sundays. Krystal stated she would like to get movies that are catered to the area like horror films, faith based movies, and sports. Director Harris followed up with the movies are going to be based on what our community wants to see. Councilmember Reynolds asked how much do the movies cost? Mayor McLendon said they are speaking to a company about that. Director Harris stated he is following Krystal’s lead. She is doing a great job and knows the theater. Mayor McLendon asked if anyone has questions or comments. Hearing none, Councilmember Thigpen moved to adopt Resolution 2024-02 authorizing lease/purchase agreement for the EDGE THEATER . Councilmember West seconded the motion. Mayor McLendon announced the motion carried with a unanimous vote of the council RESOLUTION 2024-03. A RESOLUTION APPROVING A SERVICE CONTRACT WITH MCCOY FIRE & SAFETY FIRE ALARM MONITORING SERVICES OF THE EDGE THEATER LOCATED AT 601 PAUL STABLER DRIVE. Mayor McLendon explained this resolution is approving a service contract with McCoy Fire & Safety for fire alarm monitoring services at the theater. Mayor McLendon asked if anyone has questions or comments. Hearing none, Councilmember West moved to adopt Resolution 2024-03 authorizing approva l of a service contract with McCoy Fire & Safety for fire alarm monitoring services for property located at 601 Paul Stabler Drive. Councilmember Sims 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 had questions or comments. Hearing none, Councilmember West made a motion to approve the following expenditure: D & T EMERGENCY LIGHTING - $9,530.00 BUDGETED ITEM LIGHTS, BUMPER & GUN RACK INSTALLATION UNIT 494 POLICE DEPARTMENT DEEP SOUTH APPAREL - $6,499.90 BUDGETED ITEM BASKETBALL JERSEYS, SHORTS AND COACHES SHIRTS FOR RECREATION DEPARTMENT Councilmember Brown seconded the motion. Mayor McLendon announced the motion passed with unanimous vote of the Council. WEED AND DEBRIS VIOLATIONS: BOARD APPOINTMENTS: GREENVILLE-BUTLER COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD – APPOINT JEHLE PIGGOTT TO FULFILL THE UNEXPIRED TERM OF STEPHANIE GRAYSON WHO RESIGNED. Councilmember Sims made a motion to accept the board appointment as presented. Councilmember Brown seconded the motion. Mayor McLendon announced the motion carried with a unanimous vote of the Council. OTHER BUSINESS: ANNOUNCEMENTS AND ADJOURNMENT: Mayor McLendon announced the next council meeting is scheduled for Monday, February 12, 2024. 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