Wayne Malone

The meeting agenda includes a second reading for an ordinance designating a Local Planning Agency, discussions regarding downtown revitalization, public works maintenance responsibilities, a financial/budget update, and project grant status. Furthermore, the council will address the Town Manager transition and continuity of operations, organize the Local Planning Agency, and conduct public hearings regarding proposed Comprehensive Plan amendments for transmittal to the Florida Department of Commerce.

The council discussed various infrastructure and administrative items, including a change order for the Southside Flooding Mitigation Project and a proclamation for Flood Awareness Week. Legal and procedural resolutions were approved regarding a petition for a federal grant waiver and an urgent need declaration for a grocery store project. The council reviewed proposed changes to a memorandum of understanding for cemetery maintenance and discussed budget-to-actual financial reports, along with an audit preparation update. Further discussions focused on the coordination of consultants for ongoing town projects, an update on a cell tower agreement, and the status of an internal investigation. Additionally, the council addressed a resident's concerns regarding town water quality, noting that grant-funded filter and pipe replacements are underway to mitigate these issues.

The council held an informational session regarding preparations for an informal review meeting with the USDA concerning an adverse decision on grant reimbursement for refrigeration equipment. Discussions covered the project timeline, construction phases, current project status, and future community enhancements. Additionally, the council discussed a proposal for a health and wellness line dancing event to be held at Haffye Hayes Park, including coordination requirements for potential street closures.

The council meeting addressed several community and administrative matters. Key discussion topics included a request for a community Easter egg hunt and a proposal for a tree-planting initiative by a local sorority. Legal updates were provided regarding a cellular antenna and water tower lease, as well as ongoing negotiations with the Madison County School Board for the Greenville Elementary School property, where several contract amendments were authorized. Additionally, the council reviewed the status of a USDA grant termination, authorized Resolution 2026-16 to facilitate communication with the USDA, and discussed the need for improved transparency regarding grant-related correspondence.

The Town Council reviewed and approved a request for additional funding related to the CDBG Urgent Need National Objective Grant. The discussion noted a significant decrease in the cost estimate for the project, reducing it from $2,593,819 to $1,498,000.