August 11, 2008 Council Minutes Continued
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
AUGUST 11, 2008
The Greenville City Council convened in the Council Chamber at City Hall on Monday, August 11, 2008, at 5:30 p.m. for a regular meeting. Mayor Dexter McLendon called the meeting to order. Acting City Clerk-Treasurer Sue R. Arnold called the roll and recorded the following members present: Mayor McLendon, Councilmembers Jean A. Thompson, Ed Sims, Tommy Ryan, James Lewis and Jeddo Bell. Mayor McLendon led those attending in the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag. Councilmember Bell 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 July 28, 2008. He asked if there were any additions, deletions or amendments to the minutes.
Councilmember Lewis moved to dispense with the reading of the minutes and approve the minutes as drafted. Councilmember Thompson seconded the motion. Mayor McLendon announced the motion carried with a unanimous vote of the Council.
NEW BUSINESS:
RESOLUTION 2008-44. TO APPOINT ELECTION OFFICIALS FOR THE 2008 MUNICIPAL ELECTION. **
Mayor McLendon introduced Resolution 2008-44 presenting the list of election officials who have agreed to work during the upcoming Municipal Election to be held August 26, 2008. Mayor McLendon commended the City Clerk for the work being done to properly prepare for the election. He called for the pleasure of the Council.
Councilmember Bell moved to adopt Resolution 2008-44 appointing the following election officials: District One – Pat Newby, Susan Murphy, Clarice Newby, Nell Daughtry and Gene Autrey; District Two – Lori Milton, Frances Benson, Bennie Payne, Sidney Williams, and Gerald Benson; District Three – Floyd Atkins, Judy Gettys, Georgia Glass, James Glass and Kay Tutchtone; District Four – Raymond Mallard, Glenda Clark, Barba Mallard, Wayne Boswell and Lamar Grayson; District Five – Frank Lewis, Ruby Shambray, Mary Thompson, Carolyn Griffin and James Reeves. Councilmember Sims seconded the motion. Mayor McLendon announced the motion carried with a unanimous vote of the Council.
RESOLUTION 2008-45. TO SET COMPENSATION FOR ELECTION OFFICIALS FOR 2008 MUNICIPAL ELECTION. **
Mayor McLendon introduced Resolution 2008-45 setting the pay for municipal election officials for the upcoming election at $100.00 per person per day and called for the pleasure of the Council.
Councilmember Bell moved to adopt Resolution 2008-45 establishing the compensation at $100.00 for municipal election officials for the 2008 Municipal Election. Councilmember Ryan seconded the motion. Mayor McLendon announced the motion carried with a unanimous vote of the Council.
RESOLUTION 2008-46. TO AUTHORIZE INSTALLATION OF STREET LIGHTS IN CARLTON PLACE SUBDIVISION. **
Mayor McLendon advised that, according to Alabama Power Company and the City’s Building Department, Carlton Place Subdivision off of New Searcy Road has requested installation of the street lights as it entails underground wiring that needs to be put down prior to landscaping. Mayor McLendon called for the pleasure of the Council.
Councilmember Lewis moved to authorize installation of seven street lights in the Carlton Place Subdivision at a cost of $6.02 per light per month and to authorize the cost to be added to the City’s Alabama Power Company street light account. Councilmember Thompson seconded the motion. Mayor McLendon announced the motion carried with a unanimous vote of the Council.
APPROVAL OF EXPENDITURES:
RITZ THEATER FACADE RENOVATION PROJECT EXPENDITURES - $11,861.00.
Councilmember Thompson moved to approve the following expenditures in conjunction with the renovation of the Ritz Theatre Marquee including painting and repairs for ticket booth and marquee area:
Kent Tanner Labor $10,390.00
Greenville Cash & Carry Materials $956.66
Match & Mix Materials $406.84
Southern Sand & Gravel Sand $60.00
Building Materials Wholesale Metal $47.50
Councilmember Bell seconded the motion. Mayor McLendon announced the motion carried with a unanimous vote of the Council.
CHAMPIONSHIP TROPHY & SPORTING GOODS - $1299.50.
Councilmember Ryan moved to approve payment to Championship Trophy and Sporting Goods in the amount of $1299.50 for District Tournament Trophies for Dixie Minors, Dixie Youth, Dixie Darlings, Angels, Ponytails, Belles and Debs. Councilmember Lewis seconded the motion. Vote was cast with Councilmember Sims abstaining. Mayor McLendon announced the motion carried.
WEED AND DEBRIS / UNSAFE HOUSING VIOLATIONS:
A. John Liles - Vacant lot next to 161 West Field Street
Map 10-08-06-23-04, Block 4, Parcel 28
B. Lizzie Mae Jones - Vacant lot at the corner of Oglesby & Perdue Streets
Map 10-08-06-23-4, Block 9, Parcel 1
Councilmember Bell moved to proceed to the next step of compliance for two weed and debris violations, pursuant to the City’s Code of Ordinances, for property owned by John Liles located at 161 West Field Street and by Lizzie Mae Jones located at the corner of Oglesby and Perdue Streets, thereby authorizing City crews to clear the properties and the property owners to be billed for the services. Councilmember Sims seconded the motion. Mayor McLendon announced the motion carried. Councilmember Lewis abstained from voting.
ANNOUNCEMENTS AND ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor McLendon announced the following:
· Public Testing of the Electronic Vote Tabulators to be used in the upcoming Municipal Election will be held Wednesday, August 20 at 11:30 a.m. in the Council Chamber.
· Municipal Election will be held Tuesday, August 26th 7 a.m.-7 p.m.
· Labor Day Holiday will be observed on Monday, September 1st.
· September Planning Commission Meeting will be held Monday, September 8th at 4:30 p.m. due to conflict with Labor Day holiday.
Mayor McLendon announced the next regular council meeting will be held August 25, 2008. With no further business or announcements, Mayor McLendon adjourned the meeting at 5:37 p.m.
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Sue R. Arnold, Acting City Clerk-Treasurer
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Dexter McLendon, Mayor
**ALL SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION APPEARS AT THE END OF THE MINUTES.
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