City Council of Greenwood Regular Meeting
The meeting agenda was amended to include resolutions for confirming the appointment of Serafin Simon, Jr. as Chief of Police and declaring a vacancy in the Ward 6 council member office, calling for a special election. Claims and accounts totaling specified check numbers were approved for payment. Condolences were extended for the passing of Ms. Dot Glenn, and funeral arrangements were discussed. The Mayor provided updates, including three nominations for the Election Commission and handouts detailing wastewater revenue projections and Vacant & Abandoned Structure Registration ordinances from other cities. The Interim Police Chief provided updates on recent gun violence, noted ongoing investigations, reported on officer recruitment and the number of firearms taken off the streets. Key resolutions adopted unanimously included authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to pay obligations on the Docket of Claims, confirming the appointment of the new Chief of Police, declaring the Ward 6 vacancy, and placing speed bumps in designated areas. Discussions were held regarding increased rental fees for the Youth Center and the Carl Center.