The Greenwood Common Council on Monday approved a slate of ordinances on first reading, passed a same-night budget transfer for fleet maintenance on second reading and confirmed two appointments to the Redevelopment Commission.

On zoning matters, Ordinance 25-39 — rezoning approximately 4.7 acres near State Road 135 at Stones Crossing Road from commercial small to commercial medium — received a staff presentation outlining commitments to limit outdoor storage and certain auto-centric uses. The council approved the ordinance on roll call, 7–0.

The council also took first readings on a set of municipal code amendments (Ordinances 25-31 through 25-37) that address topics including general penalties, nuisance abatement, curbside refuse rules, abandoned vehicles and vegetation standards. Council discussion focused on enforcement tools and whether repeat offenders should face stiffer penalties; most items passed first reading by unanimous roll calls.

Finance action: Ordinance 25-43, an intra-fund transfer in the general fund to cover fleet maintenance expenses (line-item reallocations for services, rentals and repairs), was considered for suspension of the rules. The council voted 7–0 to suspend rules for same-night second reading and then approved the ordinance on second reading, 7–0. Staff said the transfer was prompted by price increases and urgent repairs after a police vehicle engine failure.

The council also heard three redevelopment resolutions (25-22, 25-23 and 25-24) proposing new or modified allocation areas to promote redevelopment along State Road 135, near Arlington Farms and Forestville Road. Staff described the measures as tools to enable the city to partner on projects that support economic development in targeted corridors.

Appointments: Council nominated and confirmed Mr. Hopper and Mr. Campbell to remain on the Redevelopment Commission for one-year terms; the roll call was unanimous.

The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and a prayer by Pastor Bill Blakely of Berean Baptist Church and adjourned after miscellaneous business.