Mickey Starling
reporter3@greenepublishing.com
On Monday, Aug. 22, the Greenville Town Council met to consider one ordinance and several resolutions, all explained by Town Attorney John Reid. Council Member Chiquila Pleas was not present.
The first reading of Ordinance 2024-280 was heard. The ordinance pertains to a charter amendment concerning budget procedures. The council members decided to schedule a workshop for further discussion.
Next up before the council was Resolution 2024-12, relating to the Town of Greenville’s procurement policy. The council voted 3-1 in favor of scheduling discussions about this issue at the workshop. Mayor Barbara Dansey and Council members Brittni Brown and Ryan Kournigay voted in favor of workshop discussions. Council member Robin Housch opposed.
Resolution 2024-13 was up next, regarding public records and record retention and disposition policies. The resolution passed with a 3-1 vote, with Brown dissenting.
Next on the relatively fast-paced agenda was Resolution 2024-14, which pertained to municipal-owned property and inventory management policy. Discussion on this resolution was also scheduled for the upcoming workshop.
The two following resolutions, concerning anti-fraud and conflict of interest policies were both scheduled for the workshop.
Leave time for town employees was discussed, and Attorney Reid will provide several options at the September meeting.
The next meeting of the Greenville Town Council will be the workshop, set for Thursday, Sept. 5, at 4 p.m., with a budget hearing following at 6 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Greenville Senior-Youth Center, located at 166 SW Onslow St., in Greenville.