The Greenville City Council met on March 23, 2026, at 11:00 AM. The meeting included approval of consent items, three public hearings for annexations, special recognitions for a Gold Award Girl Scout and a retiring police officer, and councilmember comments. All votes were unanimous (5-0). The meeting also featured a request to cancel the March 23, 2026 City Council meeting itself, which was approved.
Note: The transcript also includes segments from other meetings and events (e.g., March 9 workshop on pavement conditions, March 11 affordable housing loan committee, March 17 planning and zoning commission, and community promotional content), but the core council meeting summarized here is the primary business conducted on the given date.
70. And item D will be appropriating funds for the completion of the fire rescue live burn facility. That will increase the capital project management fund by 17,000 dollars. That brings our overall operating budget 204, 204.9 million dollars. Yes, that council approved item number eight. Any questions? Anyone want to make a motion? Motion to approve. Second. Alright, motion made by Councilmember Willis, second by Councilmember Robinson. Any other discussion? All those in favor say aye. Aye. Motion passes five zero. Thank you very much. We'll now move on to the review of the March 12th, 2026 City Council agenda. So on your screen is the agenda for Thursday, March 12th meeting. I'll ask that that be stood stand there for a few seconds so the community can view that. Good. Yes, here we go. Here we go. The anticipated city managers report. I have no report, Mayor. I'll save it for Thursday night. Sounds good. How about the city attorney's report? Thank you, Mr. Mayor. Mayor and Council, no report. Thank you. Wow. No pressure. City Clerk's report. Also, our report. Okay. All right. I think we started this way last time. We'll start with Councilmember Jones. Thank you, Mayor. I just want to say happy Barbie Day, hence my pink shirt today. Today marks Barbie Day, celebrating the debut of Barbie at the New York Toy Fair on March 9, 1959. Celebr created by Ruth Handler and introduced by Mattil. Barbie quickly became more than just a toy. She became a symbol of imagination and possibility for generations. Over the years, Barbie has evolved with the Times. She has represented more than 200 careers from astronaut and doctor to business leader and public servant. Along the way, Barbara Barbie has also become more diverse and inclusive, reflecting the many different backgrounds, talents, and dreams of people around the world. I'm sure some of you are thinking, why should you they're talking about Barbie? It's because I think the message behind Barbie evolution is an important one. Strong communities are built when people believe their dreams are possible and when young people can see opportunities for themselves right where they live.