City of Sumter

REGULAR MEETING

Organizations:
SC - City of Sumter (Municipality)
Meeting Location:
Sumter Opera House: 21 N. Main Street, Sumter
Start Time:
04/02/24 at 1:00pm 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 – March 19, 2024 – Regular Meeting

EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION

Recognize Norvell “Big Jack” Jackson, Sr. for twenty-three years of distinguished service as Community Improvement Director and for his commitment to the development of programs and services for the Birnie, North, and South HOPE Centers with the City of Sumter.

OLD BUSINESS

1.
BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS

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

2.
REZONINGS – FINAL READING

a)
RZ-24-02, 718 NORTH MAIN STREET

Consider Final Reading of Ordinance Number 2844 rezoning 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.

b)
RZ-24-03, 9 AND 11 SOUTH BLANDING STREET

Consider Final Reading of Ordinance Number 2845 rezoning 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.

c)
RZ-24-04, 365 BARNEY LANE

Consider Final Reading of Ordinance Number 2846 rezoning 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.

3.
OA-22-04, UPDATES TO STREET DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS

Consider Final Reading of Ordinance Number 2847 amending 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.

4.
LEASE AGREEMENTS – FINAL READING

a)
Consider Final Reading of Ordinance Number 2848 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 Final Reading of Ordinance Number 2849 authorizing a lease agreement with respect to certain real property. The property is located in the Pocotaligo Industrial Park.

NEW BUSINESS

5.
BUDGET – FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025

Receive preliminary draft for fiscal year 2025.

9.
COUNCIL REPORTS

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

6.
ANNEXATION – FIRST READING, ANN-24-01, 1950 CAMDEN HIGHWAY

Consider First Reading of an ordinance to annex (by 100 percent annexation petition) approximately 7.00 acres of property located at 1950 Camden Highway and is identified by Tax Map Numbers 202-08-03-001 and 202-00-01- 035.

7.
MAINTENANCE GUARANTEE/DEED OF DEDICATION

Consider acceptance of a Maintenance Guarantee/Deed of Dedication for Phase Three of Bradford Meadows Subdivision, consisting of lots 30-33, 56-72, 73-75, and 76-80 located along Lacebark Drive and Sawtooth Drive.

8.
SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION PROJECT RESOLUTIONS

a)
BROAD STREET AT NORTH SAINT PAUL CHURCH ROAD INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS

Consider Resolution Number 935 authorizing the Broad Street at North Saint Paul Church Road intersection improvements.

b)
BROAD STREET AT LORING MILL ROAD INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS

Consider Resolution Number 936 authorizing the Broad Street at Loring Mill Road intersection improvements.

c)
MILLER ROAD BRIDGE OVER SHOT POUCH CREEK

Consider Resolution Number 937 authorizing construction and improvements to the Miller Road bridge over Shot Pouch Creek.

d)
MANNING AVENUE BRIDGE OVER CSX RAILROAD

Consider Resolution Number 938 authorizing construction and improvements to the Manning Avenue bridge over CSX Railroad.

10.
CITY MANAGER’S REPORT

Receive comments and/or reports from the City Manager.

11.
LEGISLATIVE UPDATE

Review any pending legislation pertinent to local government.

12.
EXECUTIVE SESSION

To discuss contractual matters, 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 takeofficial action on the above-listed matters following the conclusion of the Executive Session.

13.
ADJOURNMENT