1. Call to Order - Mayor Joseph T. McElveen, Jr.
2. Invocation/Pledge of Allegiance – Councilman David P. Merchant
3. Approval of Minutes – July 21, 2020 Regular Meeting
(NOTICE: Filing for City offices began on July 15th, and candidates are filing. State Law prohibits the use of government facilities for election campaigns except in certain limited circumstances. Comments during the “Council Reports” and “Public Comments” segments of the Agenda should not be supportive of any candidate for City office or any other office).
Consider appointments due to expire on June 30, 2020 and other vacancies.
amending Ordinance No. 2685 to extend the Ordinance expiration date. (This ordinance pertains to electronic meetings and related measures for City Council meetings, among other things).
amending Ordinance No. 2686 to extend the Ordinance expiration date. (This ordinance pertains to the postponement of meetings of City Boards and Commissions or an alternative to postponement if public health concerns can be reasonably addressed).
Consider First Reading of an ordinance to adopt the 2020-2021 CARES Act (Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act) CDBG-CV Budget in the amount of $183,595, an additional allocation from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in accordance with the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES Act).
Consider First Reading of an ordinance to rezone a parcel totaling approximately 192.99 acres of land located at U.S. 521 North and Beckwood Road from Planned Development (PD) to General Commercial (GC). The property is represented by Tax Map No. 202-00-03-022.
Consider Final Reading of Ordinance No. 2692 revising an existing Planned Development (PD-06-10) to add Religious Organizations (SIC 8661) to the list of approved uses within Land Use Area 1. The property is located at 1740 U.S. Highway 15 South and is represented by Tax Map No. 225-00-02-018 (part of).
Consider Final Reading of Ordinance No. 2693 revising an existing Planned Development (PD-00-08) to add General Merchandise Stores (SIC 53) as an approved use on two specific parcels totaling approximately 1.71 acres in size within the Sumter West Planned Development in accordance with a site-specific development plan. The property is located at 3510 and 3520 Patriot Parkway and is represented by Tax Map Nos. 185-00-01-138 and 185-00-01-144.
Consider Final Reading of Ordinance No. 2694 rezoning a parcel totaling approximately 33.88 acres of land located at 1449 Camden Highway from Residential-15 (R-15) to Residential-6 (R-6). The property is represented by Tax Map No. 202-00-03-030).
Consider Resolution No. 799 authorizing a contract for the East Liberty Street (Harvin Street to Lafayette Drive) Waterline Project.
Receive comments from Council Members concerning matters of interest to Council and the City of Sumter.
Receive comments or reports from City Manager.
To discuss contractual matters, personnel matters, or appointments to Boards and Commissions, if necessary, in accordance with Section 30-4-70 of the South Carolina Code of Laws.
The public is hereby notified that if City Council holds an Executive Session, the Council may take official action on the above-listed matters following the conclusion of the Executive Session.