City Council

CITY COUNCIL MEETING Octobe r 14, 2024 The Greenville City Council convened in the Council Chamber of City Hall on Monday, October 14, 2024, 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 Ed Sims, Joseph West, Jae’Ques Brown, and Boris Thigpen. Councilmember Bryan Reynolds was absent. 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 23, 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 September 23, 2024, as drafted . Councilmember Thigpen seconded the motion. Mayor McLendon announced the motion carried with a unanimous vote of the Council. PROCLAMATIONS and PRESENTATIONS : RECOGNITION OF PARKS & RECREATION DEBS WORLD SERIES TEAM Director Jerome Harris III expressed deep gratitude to the City Council and parents for their unwavering support throughout the season. He emphasized that their encouragement and dedication were key to the team's success, highlighting the strength of unity and community spirit. As a token of appreciation, each team member was awarded a medal for their participation and for representing the city and state with pride. He concluded by encouraging everyone to return next year and continue building on this year's achievements. NEW BUSINESS: RESOLUTION 2024-66. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADDITION OF STREET LIGHTING AT THE CORNER OF ALICE STREET AND REDMOND STREET AND COST TO CITY’S BILLING WITH ALABAMA POWER COMPANY. Councilmember Sims moved to approve addition of a street light at the corner of Alice Street and Redmond Street and authorize an additional $7.38 per month to be added to the Alabama Power Company street light billing account. Councilmember West 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 Thigpen made a motion to approve the following expenditures: LEE ELECTRIC - $4,460.00 REPLACE MINI SPLIT UNIT IN PARKS & RECREATION WEIGHT ROOM BUILDING 3 READY THEATRE SYSTEMS - $4,220.00 POINT OF SALE SYSTEM FOR THE EDGE THEATER Councilmember Sims seconded the motion. Mayor McLendon announced the motion passed with unanimous vote of the Council. WEED AND DEBRIS VIOLATIONS: A. HARRISON LUCILE HEIRS 114 DOHRIMIER STREET 10 08 06 23 2 003 005.000 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 is scheduled for Monday, October 28, 2024. With no further business or announcements, Mayor McLendon adjourned the meeting at 5:50 p.m. ________________________________ Dexter McLendon, Mayor ATTEST: _______ __________________________ Dee H. Blackmon, City Clerk-Treasurer