City of Sumter

REGULAR MEETING

Organizations:
SC - City of Sumter (Municipality)
Meeting Location:
Sumter Opera House: 21 N. Main Street, Sumter
Start Time:
03/19/24 at 5:30pm EDT
Council Map

Introduction

1. Call to Order - Mayor David P. Merchant

2. Invocation/Pledge of Allegiance – Mayor Pro Tempore Blassingame

3. Approval of Minutes – March 5, 2024 – Regular Meeting

EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION

Recognize the 2024 Swampfox Water Treatment Operator of the Year.

PUBLIC HEARINGS – 6:00 P.M.

OLD BUSINESS

1.
RZ-24-02, 718 NORTH MAIN STREET

Receive comments from the public and consider First Reading of an ordinance to rezone an approximate
0.73-acre split-zoned parcel of land from Residential-6 (R-6) and Limited Commercial (LC) to Light Industrial-  Warehouse (LI-W). The property is located at 718 North Main Street and is identified by Tax Map Number 229-13-01-030.

2.
RZ-24-03, 9 AND 11 SOUTH BLANDING STREET

Receive comments from the public and consider First Reading of an ordinance to rezone an approximate
0.37-acre portion of a larger 1.01-acre parcel of land from Residential-6 (R-6) and General Commercial (GC) to General Commercial (GC). The property is located at 9 and 11 South Blanding Street and is identified by Tax Map Number 228-14-05-001.

3.
RZ-24-04, 365 BARNEY LANE

Receive comments from the public and consider First Reading of an ordinance to rezone two (2) parcels of land totaling approximately 10.95-acres from General Residential (GR) to Residential Multi-Family (RMF). The property is located at 365 Barney Lane and is identified by Tax Map Numbers 250-03-02-004 and 250-03-02-025.

4.
OA-22-04, UPDATES TO STREET DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS

Receive comments from the public and consider First Reading of an ordinance to amend Article 8.d. of the
City of Sumter Zoning and Development Standards Ordinance to update the standards for street design and associated transportation network standards.

OLD BUSINESS

5.
BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS

Consider appointments expired on December 31, 2023, and other vacancies.

NEW BUSINESS

6.
FAIR HOUSING MONTH

Consider Resolution Number 932 designating the month of April as Fair Housing Month in the City of Sumter.

7.
PROCUREMENT RESOLUTIONS

a)
Consider Resolution Number 933 authorizing reimbursement to South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) in the amount of $304,096.64 from the City of Sumter for the shared cost of the utility relocation for the Red Bay Road Bridge Replacement Project at Turkey Creek.

b)
Consider Resolution Number 934 authorizing the acquisition of two (2) parcels of land. The property is located at 301 West Liberty Street and is identified by Tax Map Numbers 228-12-01-043 and 228- 12-01-044.

8.
LEASE AGREEMENT

a)
Consider First Reading of an ordinance authorizing a lease agreement with respect to certain real property. The property is located at 1077 Alice Drive and is identified by Tax Map Number 204-11- 04-008.

No additional detail provided

b)
Consider First Reading of an ordinance authorizing a lease agreement with respect to certain real property. The property is located in the Pocotaligo Industrial Park.

9.
COUNCIL REPORTS

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

10.
CITY MANAGER’S REPORT

Receive comments and/or reports from the City Manager.

11.
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.

12.
LEGISLATIVE UPDATE

Review any pending legislation pertinent to local government.

13.
EXECUTIVE SESSION

To discuss personnel matters, and appointments to Boards and Commissions, and/or to 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 City Council may take official action on the above-listed matters following the conclusion of the Executive Session.

14.
ADJOURNMENT