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Greenville City Council Meeting - June 16, 2026
Published: Jun 16, 2026
Greenville's State of the City Highlights 'Progress Through People' Amidst Billions in Investment and Crime Reduction
The city council received a presentation on the state of the city, highlighting significant investments and progress, with a focus on 'progress through people'. Key achievements mentioned include billions of dollars in investment, a $1.2 billion hydrogen capture power plant representing the largest economic development project in Delta history, major infrastructure improvements, economic development projects like the Greenfield Free Quarter, historic investments in energy and transportation, a new federal courthouse acting as an economic development engine, renovations of Washington Avenue buildings, investments in aviation, workforce development, and education, and a 79% reduction in violent crime through a comprehensive public safety action plan. The presentation emphasized that progress is measured by people, not just buildings or dollars, and highlighted community involvement and belief as driving forces.
Shelby Park Fees Waived and Alcohol Ordinance Suspended for Little Wind Festival
The council considered a recommendation to waive all fees for Shelby Park and suspend ordinance 817-3 regarding the possession of alcohol beverages in open containers for the 'Little Wind Festival' on Friday, September 18, 2026, from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. This is an annual event related to blue events.
Council Approves Multiple Hires, Procurement, and Budget Adjustments
The council considered and approved several hiring and procurement actions. These included hiring Devin Weeks as a maintenance laborer in the maintenance department per the airport director's recommendation. Additionally, the council approved awarding base bid plus additive alternative number one for the Clarify Anchoring Project Phase II, Fiscal Year 2024, which is grant-funded. They also approved hiring Cornelia Harper and Atrevius Pierce as truck drivers in the street department based on the external street utility director's recommendation. Other approvals involved a change order for the 1896 water plant rehabilitation project, budget amendments for the police department, utility building adjustments, travel training requests, pay requests for various projects, and accounts payable dockets.
City Council Approves $1.78 Million in Accounts Payable and Police Department Budget Adjustments
The council reviewed and approved several financial items. These included approving a payment of $32,750 from the Washington County Economic Alliance for the demolition of a property at 1971 South Broadway Street and approving payment to Kennett Excavation and Dirt and Gravel for the demolition. They also approved a budget amendment for the police department, which involved reorganizing budget line items without increasing the overall budget. Additionally, the council approved utility building adjustments based on plumbers' receipts, approved travel training requests contingent on available funds, approved pay requests for various grant-funded projects, and approved the accounts payable docket in the amount of $1,779,696.07, contingent on available funds.
Greenville Airport Reports High Flight Occupancy, Plans Larger Jet, and Approves Fire Department Management Change
The council discussed airport operations, including claimant numbers for May 2026, which totaled 1,078, bringing the yearly total to 4,376. Flight occupancy is high, with flights to Atlanta nearly full. The airline plans to upgrade to a larger jet for the Dallas flight, increasing capacity to 50 seats. Revenue for May was $15,040.9, air traffic count was 1,303, and base aircraft remained at 10. The airport director is seeking grants and anticipates good news regarding future funding. There was also a discussion about placing the management of the airport fire department under the airport director's supervision, which was approved.
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