City of Sumter

REGULAR MEETING

Organizations:
SC - City of Sumter (Municipality)
Meeting Location:
Sumter Opera House: 21 N. Main Street, Sumter
Start Time:
01/19/21 at 5:30pm EST
Council Map

Introduction

1. Call to Order - Mayor David P. Merchant

2. Invocation/Pledge of Allegiance – Councilman Steven H. Corley

3. Approval of Minutes –      January 5, 2021 Regular Meeting 

January 12, 2021 Special Meeting 

PUBLIC HEARINGS - SIX O'CLOCK PM

1,
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

a)
Receive comments from the public to amend the CDBG Entitlement Budget for the Year 2020-2021 to include a special allocation in the amount of $243,552 in accordance with the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Security Act (CARES Act).

No additional detail provided

b)
Receive comments from the public regarding the proposed CDBG Entitlement Budget for the Year 2021-2022.

No additional detail provided

OLD BUSINESS

1.
BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS

Consider appointments due to expire on December 31, 2020 and other vacancies.

2.
ELECTRONIC COUNCIL MEETINGS

Consider Final Reading of Ordinance No. 2722 amending Chapter 2 (“Administration”) of the City Code concerning meetings of City Council to authorize electronic meetings under certain circumstances.

3.
EMERGENCY ORDINANCE

Consider Ordinance No. 2723 amending and extending the expiration date of Ordinance No.  2718 concerning face coverings in retail and foodservice establishments.

NEW BUSINESS

1.
ANNEXATION (ANN-20-10), 1351 POCALLA ROAD

Consider First Reading of an ordinance to annex by 100 percent petition an approximate 1.89-acre parcel of land located at 1351 Pocalla Road (Tax Map No. 226-13-03-003)

2.
HOSPITALITY FEE REVENUE BOND

Consider First Reading of an ordinance entitled: “An Ordinance Providing for the Issuance and Sale of a City of Sumter, South Carolina Hospitality Fee Revenue Bond, Series 2021, in the Principal Amount of Not Exceeding $2,550,000; and Other Matters Relating Thereto”.

3.
COUNCIL REPORTS

Receive comments from Council Members concerning matters of interest to Council and the City of Sumter.

4.
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE

Receive comments or reports from City Manager.

5.
LEGISLATIVE UPDATE

 To review any pending legislation pertinent to local government.

6.
PUBLIC COMMENTS

Receive comments from the public.  Please try to limit your comments to three minutes or less.

7.
EXECUTIVE SESSION

To discuss contractual matters, personnel matters, appointments to Boards and Commissions, or to receive legal advice relating to matters covered by the attorney-client privilege, 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.

8.
ADJOURNMENT