City of Sumter

REGULAR MEETING

Organizations:
SC - City of Sumter (Municipality)
Meeting Location:
Sumter Opera House: 21 N. Main Street, Sumter
Start Time:
10/19/21 at 5:30pm EDT
Council Map

Introduction

1. Call to Order - Mayor David P. Merchant
2. Invocation/Pledge of Allegiance – Councilman Colin C. Davis
3. Approval of Minutes – October 5, 2021 Regular Meeting

PUBLIC HEARINGS SIX O’CLOCK P.M.

1.
RZ-21-18, 29 THIRD AVENUE

Receive comments from the public and consider First Reading of an ordinance to rezone an
approximate 0.27-acre tract of land located at 29 Third Avenue (Tax Map No. 227-05-03-
057) from Residential-6 (R-6) to General Residential (GR).

2.
OA-21-06, DRINKING PLACES AND SPECIAL EVENT FACILITIES

Receive comments from the public and consider First Reading of an ordinance to amend Article 3, Sections 3.f.3, 3.g.2, 3.g.4, 3.h.2, 3.h.3, 3.h.4, 3.i.2, 3.i.3, 3.i.4, 3.j.2, 3.j.3, 3.j.4, 3.k.3, 3.k.4; Article 3, Exhibit 3-5; Article 5, Section 5.b.1; Article 5, Section 5.b.2, Article 5, Section 5.b.3; Article 8, Exhibit 8-9, and Article 10, Section 10.b.1 with the purpose of establishing clear definitions for drinking place uses, bottle club uses, night club uses, and special event facility uses, establishing that bottle club uses and night club uses require the same approval process as drinking place uses in applicable zoning districts, establishing that special event facility uses require conditional use approval in applicable zoning districts, establishing use specific conditional use criteria for special event facility uses, establishing minimum off-street parking requirements for special event facility uses, and correcting other minor zoning ordinance text inconsistencies.

OLD BUSINESS

1.
BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS

Consider appointments expired June 30, 2021 and other vacancies.

NEW BUSINESS

1.
SALE OF PROPERTY

a)
Consider First Reading of an ordinance to authorize the sale of certain City-owned properties acquired through the Neighborhood Improvement Program (NIP).

No additional detail provided

b)
Consider First Reading of an ordinance to authorize the sale of a City-owned parcel of land located at 109 South Harvin Street (Tax Map No. 249-16-03-044).

No additional detail provided

2.
MAINTENANCE GUARANTEE/DEED OF DEDICATION

Consider acceptance of a Maintenance Guarantee/Deed of Dedication for Phase 1 of Bradford
Meadows Development (Lots 1-13 and Lots 45-55 along Barnhart Drive).

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.
COMMENTS BY CITY CITIZENS

Citizens of the City desiring to speak must notify the City Clerk prior to the beginning of the meeting by completing the sign-up sheet at the meeting room entrance. Comments are limited to no more than three (3) minutes.

6.
LEGISLATIVE UPDATE

 To review any pending legislation pertinent to local government.

7.
EXECUTIVE SESSION

To discuss contractual matters related to acquisition of property, appointments to Boards and Commissions, and 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