City Council

CITY COUNCIL MEETING November 18 , 2024 The Greenville City Council convened in the Council Chamber of City Hall on Monday, November 18, 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, Jae’Ques Brown, Joseph West, 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, October 28, 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 28, 2024, as drafted . Councilmember Sims seconded the motion. Mayor McLendon announced the motion carried with a unanimous vote of the Council. PROCLAMATIONS and PRESENTATIONS : NEW BUSINESS: RESOLUTION 2024-73. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF THE TITLE III OLDER AMERICANS ACT GRANT AWARD FOR FY 2024-25 AND TO ACCEPT CONDITIONS OF FUNDING AGREEMENT FOR PROGRAM WITH SOUTH CENTRAL ALABAMA DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION AREA AGENCY ON AGING (SCADC). Mayor McLendon called on Dee Blackmon, City Clerk-Treasurer to explain Resolution 2024-73. Mrs. Blackmon explained that Resolution 2024-73 is a recurring grant in the amount of $27,200.00. This grant is used to pay a portion of salaries and transportation costs for the Nutrition program. Councilmember Thigpen moved to adopt Resolution 2024-73, which accepts the Title III grant award for 2024-2025. Councilmember Brown seconded the motion. Mayor McLendon announced the motion carried with a unanimous vote of the council. RESOLUTION 2024-74. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A POLE ATTACHMENT AGREEMENT FOR HOLIDAY DECORATIONS. Mayor McLendon called on Dee Blackmon, City Clerk-Treasurer to explain Resolution 2024-74. She explained this resolution is an agreement between Alabama Power Company and the City of Greenville. The purpose of the agreement is to allow the City to hang holiday decorations on Alabama Power Company poles in a safe and secure manner. To ensure safety, all attachments will be made with a minimum clearance of one foot below the lowest communication wire and a minimum of four foot below the lowest electric line, and will be made by persons who are trained and qualified to perform work on electric distribution poles. Mayor McLendon inquired if there were any questions or comments about the resolution. Clerk Blackmon clarified that the intent is to ensure an agreement is in place to address any potential damages. Mayor McLendon then asked if anyone has any questions or comments regarding the resolution. There being none, Councilmember Brown moved to adopt Resolution 2024-7 4 authorizing a pole attachment agreement for holiday decorations . Councilmember Sims seconded the motion. Mayor McLendon announced the motion carried with a unanimous vote of the council. RESOLUTION 2024-75. A RESOLUTION FOR MACHINE AGREEMENT – UPCHARGE PROGRAM BETWEEN THE CITY OF GREENVILLE AND THE ICEE COMPANY. Mayor McLendon called on Dee Blackmon, City Clerk-Treasurer to explain Resolution 2024-74. She presented the machine agreement and upcharge program between the City of Greenville and the ICEE Company. Under this agreement, the City would be provided with ICEE machines at designated locations, which would allow for the sale of ICEE beverages. The agreement includes a contract term for five years or a total of one thousand, two-hundred fifty gallons purchased per machine, whichever occurs later. Mayor McLendon asked Dee Blackmon to provide an update on the Movie Theater, she explained the City has been making major strides in getting everything back in working order. Clerk Blackmon did not want to confirm an opening date, but the Mayor said it would likely be next week. Councilmember Thigpen asked if we were able to get vendors inside? Clerk Blackmon replied,”not yet, we are focused on trying to get it open right now.” Mayor McLendon asked if there were any further questions or comments regarding the agreement. After a brief discussion about the theater, there were no additional questions from the Council. Councilmember Thigpen moved to adopt Resolution 2024-75 authorizing The City to enter into an agreement with ICEE Company . 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 Reynolds made a motion to approve the following expenditures: GULF STATES DISTRIBUTORS - $5,635.00 BUDGETED ITEM 9MM AND 223 AMMO FOR POLICE DEPARTMENT E & A SPRAY FOAM & INSULATION - $4,208.80 BUDGETED ITEM FIRE STATION #2 SPRAY FOAM INSULATION PITNEY BOWES GLOBAL FINANCIAL SERVICES - $6,317.54 BUDGETED ITEM POSTAGE FOR EACH DEPARTMENTS THEATRICAL BULB SUPPLY - $3,221.90 AIR FILTERS FOR THE PROJECTORS AT MOVIE THEATER UNITED RENTALS - $9,797.40 RENTED A BOOM FOR THE MOVIE THEATER Councilmember Thigpen seconded the motion. Mayor McLendon announced the motion passed with unanimous vote of the Council. WEED AND DEBRIS VIOLATIONS: BOARD APPOINTMENTS: OTHER BUSINESS: ANNOUNCEMENTS AND ADJOURNMENT: Mayor McLendon announced the next council meeting is scheduled for Monday, November 25, 2024. With no further business or announcements, Mayor McLendon adjourned the meeting at 5:36 p.m. ________________________________ Dexter McLendon, Mayor ATTEST: _______ __________________________ Dee H. Blackmon, City Clerk-Treasurer