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Greenville council elects Greg Redden president, approves public-safety and utility spending
Summary
At its Jan. 12 meeting, the Greenville Town Council elected Greg Redden as council president, authorized purchase of a patrol rifle and 100 water meters, approved a $3,300 monthly maintenance rate for Heritage Springs sewage plant and voted to make an offer on property for the Galena water tower.
Greenville — At its regular meeting Jan. 12, 2026, the Greenville Town Council elected Greg Redden as council president and approved a series of routine expenditures and utility actions, including new police equipment and water-system purchases.
Council actions and votes were largely unanimous. Councilman Skip Powell nominated Greg Redden for council president, with Councilman Andy Lemon seconding; Redden was elected by a 4-0 vote. The council also approved the Dec. 8, 2025 minutes and accepted the town’s December reconciling report.
Why it matters: The meeting set leadership for 2026 and cleared spending the council said is needed for public safety and water-system maintenance. The council authorized the use of Riverboat Fund money for law-enforcement equipment and approved utility purchases intended to address ongoing water loss.
The council approved several spending measures. By 4-0 votes, members authorized up to $1,800 from the Riverboat Fund to purchase a new patrol rifle and an additional $500 for ammunition; they approved purchase of 100 water meters at a total cost of $35,000; and they accepted a contract rate increase raising the monthly maintenance fee for the Heritage Springs sewage treatment plant to $3,300. The council also authorized Superintendent Steven Webb to spend up to $10,000 to repair or replace a sewer-utility generator; a $2,000 fuel-pump replacement was noted as needed immediately.
On operations and enforcement, Town Marshal Jordan Taylor reported vehicle repairs, new department patches, battery installations and recent traffic enforcement runs, including speeding tickets on Highway 150 and warnings at the stop sign in front of Greenville School. Taylor said he is current on academy training and is reviewing available Norse Training.
The council discussed public-works items. Councilman Andy Lemon said Greenville did not receive funds from the Community Crossing grant and plans to resubmit in the next cycle. Lemon also reported a clogged drainage pipe in Parkland Height that may need cleaning or replacement. Attorney Heather Peters and Lemon noted missing stop signs in Heritage Springs and sought to locate spare signs and decorative posts for installation.
Resident Kate Martin sent the council a video alleging a snow-removal contractor struck a railroad tie in her yard; the council said it will follow up on possible damages.
The council approved Ordinance 2026-TO-01, giving the council president authority to sign agreements and contracts, and scheduled a public hearing on a Road Cut Ordinance for Feb. 9, 2026, at 6:45 p.m. at Greenville Town Hall.
In utility business, Superintendent Webb presented a leak-adjustment report that the council accepted; the report showed December water loss at 20 percent. Webb reported the Water Utility replaced a T at Highlander Point and is updating the Capital Improvement Plan.
The council voted to make an offer on property for a Galena water tower and closed the meeting with no further business. The next regular meeting is set for Feb. 9, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. at Greenville Town Hall, 9706 Clark Street.
