City of Sumter

REGULAR MEETING

Organizations:
SC - City of Sumter (Municipality)
Meeting Location:
Sumter Opera House: 21 N. Main Street, Sumter
Start Time:
10/17/23 at 5:30pm EDT
Council Map

Introduction

1. Call to Order - Mayor Merchant

2. Invocation/Pledge of Allegiance – Councilman Corley

3. Approval of Minutes – October 3, 2023 – Regular Meeting

SPECIAL PRESENTATION

Habitat for Humanity

PUBLIC HEARINGS 6:00 P.M.

1.
RZ-23-18, 9 PHILLIPS STREET

Receive comments from the public and consider First Reading of an ordinance to rezone five (5) parcels of land totaling approximately 1.83 acres from Residetial-6 (R-6) and General Commercial (GC) to Professional Office (PO). The propertes are located at 9 Phillips Street and are identified by Tax Map Numbers 229-12-02-020, 229-12-02-019, 229-12-02-018, 229-12-02-017, and 229-12-02-016.

2.
RZ-23-20, 122 NORTH WASHINGTON STREET AND 201 WEST HAMPTON AVENUE

Receive comments from the public and consider First Reading of an ordinance to rezone two parcels of land totaling approximately 3.75 acres from Professional Office (PO) to Central Business District (CBD). The properties are located at 122 North Washington Street and 201 West Hampton Avenue and are identified by Tax Map Numbers 228-12-02-014 and 228-12-02-017.

3.
OA-22-13, RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS

Receive comments from the public and consider First Reading of an ordinance to amend Articles 3, 4, 5, 6, and 10 of the City Zoning and Development Standards Ordinance to revise certain City residential development standards.

4.
OA-23-03, AMENDMENT TO SIGN REQUIREMENTS

Receive comments from the public and consider First Reading of an ordinance to amend Article 8 (Section H), Exhibit 8-5, and Exhibit 8-6 of the City Zoning and Development Standards Ordinance pertaining to sign requirements.

OLD BUSINESS

1.
BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS

Consider appointments expired June 30, 2023, and other vacancies.

2.
REZONING – FINAL READING - RZ-23-19, 1030 LORING MILL ROAD

Consider Final Reading of Ordinance Number 2830 rezoning one (1) parcel of land totaling approximately 10.83 acres from Residential-15 (R-15) to Residential-6 (R-6). The property is located at 1030 Loring Mill Road and is identified by Tax Map Number 184-00-02-001.

3.
SALE OF PROPERTY (South Carolina Department of Transportation, SCDOT)

Consider Final Reading of Ordinance Number 2831 authorizing the sale of portions of certain City-owned properties to SCDOT for right-of-way acquisition for three SCDOT projects.

4.
BUDGET AMENDMENT – FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024

Consider Final Reading of Ordinance Number 2832 amending the Budget for Fiscal Year 2023-2024.

NEW BUSINESS

1.
PROCUREMENT RESOLUTIONS

(a)
Consider Resolution Number 916 authorizing the purchase of one (1) 2025 Pumper Fire Truck.

No additional detail provided

(b)
Consider Resolution Number 917 authorizing a contract for the Water Plant Number Five Expansion.

2.
COUNCIL REPORTS

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

3.
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE

Receive comments and/or reports from the City Manager.

4.
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-in sheet located at the entrance to the Council Chambers. Comments are limited to no more than three (3) minutes.

5.
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.

6.
ADJOURNMENT