City Council

CITY COUNCIL MEETING Octobe r 28, 2024 The Greenville City Council convened in the Council Chamber of City Hall on Monday, October 28, 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 Bryan Reynolds, Ed Sims, and Joseph West. Councilmember Jae’Ques Brown and Boris Thigpen was absent. Mayor McLendon led those attending in the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag. Eddie Cook 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, October 14, 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 October 14, 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 2024-67. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING FILING OF AN APPLICATION TO THE DELTA REGIONAL AUTHOROTY, COMMUNITY INFRASTRUCTURE FUND; TO COMMIT A LOCAL MATCH FOR THE PROJECT; AND TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR OF GREENVILLE TO SIGN ALL DOCUMENTS RELATED TO THE FILING OF FY 2025 CIF APPLICATION. Mayor McLendon explained Resolution 2024-67. He stated this resolution is to apply for the Delta Regional Authority in the amount of $2,510,500.00 through the Community Infrastructure Fund Program. This allows for drainage and roadway improvements to Industrial Parkway. The city will commit $260,000 in local matching funds. Mayor McLendon then opened the floor for any questions or comments. Hearing none, Councilmember Reynolds moved to adopt Resolution 2024-67 authorizing the City to apply for the Delta Regional Authority , community infrastructure fund; to commit a local match for the project; and to authorize the Mayor of Greenville to sign all documents related to the filing of fiscal year 2025 CIF application . Councilmember Sims seconded the motion. Mayor McLendon announced the motion carried with a unanimous vote of the Council. RESOLUTION 2024-68. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING FILING OF AN APPLICATION TO THE ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT, PROGRAM FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FUNDS; TO COMMIT A LOCAL MATCH FOR THE PROJECT; AND TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR OF GREENVILLE TO SIGN ALL DOCUMENTS RELATED TO THE FILING OF PY 2024 CDBG-ED APPLICATION . Mayor McLendon explained Resolution 2024-68, is to apply to ADECA for $260,000 in Community Development Block Grant Economic Development funds for roadway and drainage improvements on Industrial Parkway, benefiting Hubbell, Inc. The city commits to providing a local match of $2,533,995. The city will use the grant funds as part of the local match, with the exception of $23,495 designated for administration. Mayor McLendon then opened the floor for any questions or comments. Hearing none, Councilmember Sims moved to adopt Resolution 2024-68 authorizing the City to apply for the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs , community development block grant, program for economic development fund; to commit a local match for the project; and to authorize the Mayor of Greenville to sign all documents related to the filing of fiscal year 2024 CDBG-ED application . Councilmember Reynolds seconded the motion. Mayor McLendon announced the motion carried with a unanimous vote of the Council. RESOLUTION 2024-69. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING FILING OF AN APPLICATION TO THE ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT, PROGRAM FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FUNDS; TO COMMIT A LOCAL MATCH FOR THE PROJECT; AND TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR OF GREENVILLE TO SIGN ALL DOCUMENTS RELATED TO THE FILING OF FY 2024 CDBG-ED APPLICATION. Mayor McLendon explained this to apply to ADECA for a $500,000 Community Development Block Grant in Economic Development funds to support site development, including water and sewer infrastructure improvements, for Switchyard, LLC. Switchyard is a new company that will offer electric vehicle charging stations, as well as restaurant and convenience store services. The business will be located on the vacant lot behind Taco Bell. The city commits $452,300 in local matching funds to complete the project; however, if DRA funds are awarded, the local match would be reduced to $100,000. Mayor McLendon then opened the floor for any questions or comments. Hearing none, Councilmember Reynolds moved to adopt Resolution 2024-69 authorizing the City to apply for the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs, community development block grant, program for economic development fund; to commit a local match for the project; and to authorize the Mayor of Greenville to sign all documents related to the filing of fiscal year 2024 CDBG-ED application . Councilmember West seconded the motion. Mayor McLendon announced the motion carried with a unanimous vote of the Council. RESOLUTION 2024-70. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING FILING OF AN APPLICATION TO THE DELTA REGIONAL AUTHOROTY, COMMUNITY INFRASTRUCTURE FUND; TO COMMIT A LOCAL MATCH FOR THE PROJECT; AND TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR OF GREENVILLE TO SIGN ALL DOCUMENTS RELATED TO THE FILING OF FY 2025 CIF APPLICATION. Mayor McLendon explained this resolution authorizes the mayor to apply to the Delta Regional Authority for $2,100,000 in Community Infrastructure funds to support site development, including water and sewer improvements, for Switchyard, LLC. Switchyard, a new business offering electric vehicle charging stations, along with restaurant and convenience store services, will be located on the vacant lot behind Taco Bell. The city commits $600,000 in local matching funds to complete the project. If CDBG-ED grant funds are awarded, $500,000 of that would be applied toward the local match, reducing the city's contribution to $100,000. Mayor McLendon then opened the floor for any questions or comments. Hearing none, Councilmember West moved to adopt Resolution 2024-70 authorizing the City to apply for the Delta Regional Authority, community infrastructure fund; to commit a local match for the project; and to authorize the Mayor of Greenville to sign all documents related to the filing of fiscal year 2025 CIF application . Councilmember Sims seconded the motion. Mayor McLendon announced the motion carried with a unanimous vote of the Council. RESOLUTION 2024-71. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY COUNCIL TO SEND WRITTEN NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNERS REGARDING COMPLIANCE WITH CHAPTER 5, ARTICLE IV, SECTION 5-66 OF THE CITY OF GREENVILLE CODE OF ORDINANCES.A RESOLUTION UNSAFE HOUSE LETTER FROM COUNCIL. Mayor McLendon explained this resolution authorizes the city clerk to issue written notices to property owners, on behalf of the city council, regarding compliance with Chapter 5, Article IV, Section 5-66 of the City Code of Ordinances (Unsafe Buildings). If the City Council determines that a building or unimproved property is dangerous, an order will be issued requiring the property to be repaired, vacated, demolished, or cleared. Failure to comply within the specified timeframe will authorize the City Council to take further action, including repair, vacation, demolition, or clearance of the property, with the associated costs assessed as a municipal lien against the land, as outlined in Section 5-66(e). Mayor McLendon then opened the floor for any questions or comments. Hearing none, Councilmember West moved to issue written notices to the properties in question located at 310 South Park St., 207 First St., 214 Second St., and 1300 E. Commerce St. Councilmember Reynolds seconded the motion. Mayor McLendon announced the motion carried with a unanimous vote of the Council. RESOLUTION 2024-72. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE POLICE DEPARTMENT TO MAKE APPLICATION FOR A 2025 EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL FUND JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT (JAG) ADMINISTERED THROUGH ADECA LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAFFIC SAFETY DIVISION IN AN AMOUNT UP TO $50,000.00 WITH NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIREMENT TO PURCHASE EQUIPMENT. Mayor McLendon called on Chief Justin Lovvorn to explain Resolution 2024-35. Chief Lovvorn explained this resolution authorizes the mayor to apply for a 2025 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) through the ADECA Law Enforcement Traffic Safety Division. The grant, in an amount up to $50,000.00 with no local match requirement, will be used to purchase a portable narcotic tester capable of detecting multiple controlled substances. Mayor McLendon then opened the floor for any questions or comments. Hearing none, Councilmember Reynolds moved to adopt Resolution 2024-72 authorizing the City of Greenville to make application for the 2025 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG). 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 expenditures: REVEAL - $4,220.00 BUDGETED ITEM 26 LICENSE AND SOFTWARE FOR POLICE DEPARTMENT BODY CAMERAS REC DESK - $6,700.00 BUDGETED ITEM RECREATION MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE SCRIPPS SAFE - $3,486.45 TWO NARCOTIC SAFES FOR THE FIRE DEPARTMENT Councilmember Sims seconded the motion. Mayor McLendon announced the motion passed with unanimous vote of the Council. WEED AND DEBRIS VIOLATIONS: BOARD APPOINTMENTS: OTHER BUSINESS: Due to a number of holiday’s in November and December, a few council meeting dates need to be rescheduled. The proposed dates are below: November 11th – reschedule to November 18th December 23rd – reschedule to December 16th ANNOUNCEMENTS AND ADJOURNMENT: Mayor McLendon announced the next council meeting is scheduled for Monday, November 18, 2024. With no further business or announcements, Mayor McLendon adjourned the meeting at 5:38 p.m. ________________________________  Dexter McLendon, Mayor ATTEST: _______ __________________________ Dee H. Blackmon, City Clerk-Treasurer