City Council

CITY COUNCIL MEETING April 22, 2024 The Greenville City Council convened in the Council Chamber of City Hall on Monday, April 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: 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 April 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 April 8, 2024, as drafted . Councilmember Thigpen seconded the motion. Mayor McLendon announced the motion carried with a unanimous vote of the Council. NEW BUSINESS: RESOLUTION 2024-12. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A FUNDING AGREEMENT AND ISSUANCE OF BONDS BY THE GREENVILLE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT COOPERATIVE DISTRICT. Mayor McLendon presented Resolution 2024-12 to the Greenville City Council authorizing a funding agreement and the issuance of bonds by the Greenville Public Improvement Cooperative District. The mayor emphasized that the city would guarantee the funding agreement and bonds. He mentioned that the bond issue should be finalized within 60 days. Mayor McLendon wants everyone to hear this and make it part of the minutes, “this is not just happening in Greenville Alabama, this is happening all over the state.” Mayor McLendon said if you have any questions, we will be glad to answer them. He called for the pleasure of the Council. Councilmember Sims moved to adopt Resolution 2024-12 authorizing a funding agreement and issuance of bonds by the Greenville Public Improvement Cooperative District . Councilmember Reynolds seconded the motion. Mayor McLendon announced the motion carried with a unanimous vote of the Council. RESOLUTION 2024-13. A RESOLUTION AWARDING THE CONSTRUCTION BID FOR THE MAC CRENSHAW MEMORIAL AIRPORT FAA AIP NO. 3-01-0036-020-2024 FOR APRON AND TAXILANES REHABILITATION AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR SAME. Mayor McLendon explained Goodwyn, Mills and Cawood recommends awarding the bid for the Apron and Taxilanes Rehabilitation to Wiregrass Construction Company who submitted the low bid in the amount of $471,237.50 (Base Bid) and $69,050.00 (Alternate Bid) for a total bid price of $540,287.50. Councilmember Brown moved to adopt Resolution 2024-13, awarding the construction bid for the Mac Crenshaw Memorial Airport FAA AIP NO. 3-01-0036-020 -2024 for apron and taxilanes rehabilitation and authorizing the Mayor to enter into a construction contract for same. Councilmember Reynolds seconded the motion. Mayor McLendon announced the motion carried with a unanimous vote of the council. RESOLUTION 2024-14. TO AUTHORIZE CITY TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH GOODWYN, MILLS & CAWOOD FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES REGARDING THE MAC CRENSHAW MEMORIAL AIRPORT APRON AND TAXILANES REHABILITATION. Councilmember West moved to adopt Resolution 2024-14 authorizing the city to enter into an agreement with Goodwyn, Mills & Cawood for professional engineering services regarding the Mac Crenshaw Memorial Airport Apron and Taxilanes Rehabilitation in the amount of $184,711.00. Councilmember Thigpen seconded the motion. Mayor McLendon announced the motion carried with a unanimous vote of the council. RESOLUTION 2024-15. TO AUTHORIZE RENEWAL PREMIUM PAYMENT FOR MUNICIPAL INSURANCE COVERAGE AIRPORT LIABILITY INSURANCE AND BLANKET COVERAGE FOR PROPERTY OWNED BY THE YMCA PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD IN THE AMOUNT OF $255,027.00 FOR CITY OF GREENVILLE FOR PERIOD APRIL 20, 2024 - APRIL 19, 2025. Councilmember Brown moved to adopt Resolution 2024-15 authorizing renewal premiums payment in the amount of $255,027.00 to AMIC for Municipal Insurance Coverage for the period of April 20, 2024 – April 19, 2025. Councilmember Sims seconded the motion. Mayor McLendon announced the motion carried with a unanimous vote of the council APPROVAL OF EXPENDITURES: WEED AND DEBRIS VIOLATIONS: A. STATE OF ALABAMA - (ADJACENT TO 112 WATER STREET) 10 08 06 23 2 002 028.000 B. VERA HARRELL - 205 SOUTH PERRY STREET 10 08 05 15 4 004 071.000 Councilmember Reynolds 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: NOMINATE DELEGATE AND ALTERNATE TO REPRESENT CITY DURING THE ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING OF THE ALABAMA MUNICIPAL INSURANCE CORPORATION AT THE 2024 ALABAMA LEAGUE OF MUNICIPALITIES CONVENTION. – JAE’QUES BROWN - DELEGATE, DEXTER MCLENDON - ALTERNATE Councilmember Thigpen moved to appoint Councilmember Jae’ Ques Brown as Delegate and Mayor Dexter McLendon as Alternate to represent the City at the Alabama Municipal Insurance Corporation at the 2024 Alabama League of Municipalities Convention. Councilmember West seconded the motion. Mayor McLendon announced the motion passed with unanimous vote of the Council ANNOUNCEMENTS AND ADJOURNMENT: Mayor McLendon announced the next council meeting is scheduled for Monday, May 13, 2024. With no further business or announcements, Mayor McLendon adjourned the meeting at 5:40 p.m.  ________________________________ Dexter McLendon, Mayor ATTEST: _______ __________________________ Dee H. Blackmon, City Clerk-Treasurer