City of Sumter

REGULAR MEETING

Organizations:
SC - City of Sumter (Municipality)
Meeting Location:
Sumter Opera House: 21 N. Main Street, Sumter
Start Time:
04/18/23 at 5:30pm EDT
Council Map

Introduction

1. Call to Order - Mayor David P. Merchant

2. Invocation/Pledge of Allegiance – Councilman Calvin K. Hastie, Sr.

3. Approval of Minutes – April 4, 2023 – Regular Meeting

SPECIAL PRESENTATION

Receive presentation from South Carolina Department of Veterans’ Affairs.

PUBLIC HEARINGS

1.
RZ-23-02—960, 964 AND 968 BOULEVARD ROAD

Receive comments from the public and consider First Reading of an ordinance to rezone three (3) separate parcels of land located at 960, 964, and 968 Boulevard Road, totaling approximately 1.38 acres, (Tax Map Nos. 251-03-02-037, 251-03-02-038, and 251-03-02-039) from Residential-9 (R-9) to General Residential (GR).

OLD BUSINESS

1.
BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS

Consider appointments which expired December 31, 2022, and other vacancies.

2.
BUDGET

Continue discussion on budget for Fiscal Year 2024.

3.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

Consider Final Reading of Ordinance No. 2804 amending the CDBG Budget for the year 2023-2024.

4.
LEASE OF PROPERTY

Consider Final Reading of Ordinance No. 2805 authorizing the lease of a City-owned building located on Pine Street near Church Street (formerly the old Jaycees Hut building) to Sumter United Ministries.

5.
SOUTH CAROLINA LOCAL REVENUE SERVICES

Consider Final Reading of Ordinance No. 2806 entitled: “An Ordinance Authorizing and Directing the City of Sumter to Enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement Relating to South Carolina Local Revenue Services; to Participate in One or More Local Revenue Service Programs; to Execute and Deliver One or More Participant Program Supplements; and Other Matters Relating Thereto”.

NEW BUSINESS

1.
COUNCIL REPORTS

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

2.
CITY MANAGER’S REPORT

Receive comments and/or reports from the City Manager.

4.
LEGISLATIVE UPDATE

Review any pending legislation pertinent to local government.

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 located at the meeting room entrance. Comments are limited to no more than three (3) minutes.

6.
EXECUTIVE SESSION

Discuss contractual matters, personnel matters, and appointments to Boards and Commissions. Receive legal advice relating to matters covered by 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.

7.
ADJOURNMENT