City Council

CITY COUNCIL MEETING September 8 , 2025 The Greenville City Council convened in the Council Chamber of City Hall on Monday, September 8, 2025, 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, 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 August 18, 2025. 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 August 18, 2025, as drafted . Councilmember Thigpen seconded the motion. Mayor McLendon announced the motion carried with a unanimous vote of the Council. RESOLUTION 2025-3 3. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION FOR A 2026 FAA AIRPORT GRANT. Councilmember Thigpen moved to adopt Resolution 2025-33 authorizing the Mayor to apply for a 2026 FAA Airport grant for a taxilane to the new corporate hangar. Councilmember Sims seconded the motion. Mayor McLendon announced the motion carried with unanimous vote of the Council. RESOLUTION 2025-34. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A SITE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF GREENVILLE AND UNITI FIBER GULFCO LLC. Mayor McLendon explained Resolution 2025-34, is a 10-year Fiber contract between Uniti Fiber GulfCo LLC and the city for which Uniti Fiber GulfCo will place fiber optic transmission lines. Uniti Fiber GulfCo will be responsible for repairing and maintaining the facilities and any other improvements installed. Mayor McLendon asked if anyone has any question or comments. Councilmember Thigpen moved to adopt Resolution 2025-34 authorizing a site agreement between The City of Greenville and Uniti Fiber GulfCo LLC. Councilmember Reynolds seconded the motion. Mayor McLendon announced the motion carried with a unanimous vote of the council. RESOLUTION 2025-35. A RESOLUTION APPOINTING ELECTION OFFICIALS FOR THE 2025 MUNICIPAL ELECTION. Councilmember Reynolds moved to adopt Resolution 2025-35 appointing election officials for the 2025 municipal runoff election. Councilmember Thigpen seconded the motion. Mayor McLendon announced the motion carried with a unanimous vote of the council. APPROVAL OF EXPENDITURES: Mayor McLendon explained the following expenditure, and asked if anyone had questions or comments. Hearing none, Councilmember Sims made a motion to approve the following expenditures: GRANICUS - $5,214.53 BUDGETED ITEM PERMITTING SOFTWARE FOR THE CITY INSPECTOR’S OFFICE Councilmember Brown seconded the motion. Mayor McLendon announced the motion carried with a unanimous vote of the council. Mayor McLendon adjourned the meeting at 5:42 p.m. ________________________________ Dexter McLendon, Mayor ATTEST: _________________________________ Dee H. Blackmon, City Clerk-Treasurer