City of Sumter, SC

City of Sumter, SC

Regular Meeting - 02/18/2025
Introducion
  • CALL TO ORDER - Mayor David P. Merchant
  • INVOCATION/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE –Councilman Anthony Gibson
Approval Of Minutes
  • February 4, 2025 – Special Called Meeting
  • February 4, 2025 – Regular Meeting
PUBLIC HEARING – 6:00 P.M.
1. RZ-24-23, 314 LESESNE COURT
Receive comments from the public and consider First Reading of an ordinance to rezone an approximate 0.34-acre portion of a larger parcel of land from Residential-9 (R-9) to Limited Commercial (LC). The property is located at 314 Lesesne Court and identified by Tax Map Number 228-01-01-039 (part).
Agenda Public Hearing (RZ-24-23, 314 Lesesne Court).pdf
OLD BUSINESS
2. BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
Consider appointments expired December 31, 2024, and other vacancies.
3. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Consider Final Reading of Ordinance Number 2870 adopting the Community Development Entitlement Budget for Federal Fiscal Year 2025-2026.
Agenda Community Development.pdf
NEW BUSINESS
4. LEASE-PURCHASE AGREEMENT
Consider First Reading of an ordinance entitled: “An Ordinance Authorizing the Execution, Delivery, and Performance of a Lease-Purchase Agreement and Other Documents Relating to the Lease-Purchase Financing of Certain Vehicles and Equipment in an Aggregate Principal Amount of Not Exceeding $2,075,000.00, and Other Matters Relating Thereto.”
Agenda Lease Purchase Agreement.pdf
5. PROCUREMENT RESOLUTION
a) Consider Resolution Number 979 authorizing a contract for the Broad Court Sewer Relocation Project.
Agenda Procurement Resolution Number 979.pdf
b) Consider Resolution Number 980 authorizing a contract for the Live Oak Industrial Park Water Improvements New Well 38 Project.
Agenda Procurement Resolution Number 980.pdf
c) Consider Resolution Number 981 authorizing the purchase of one (1) Quint Aerial Truck for the Sumter Fire Department.
Agenda Procurement Resolution Number 981.pdf
6. MAINTENANCE GUARANTEE/DEED OF DEDICATION
Consider acceptance of a Maintenance Guarantee/Deed of Dedication for Phase Two (2) of Crystal Downs Subdivision, consisting of lots 1-35 located along Citation Street.
Agenda Maintenance Guarantee.pdf
7. COUNCIL REPORTS
Receive comments from Councilmembers concerning matters of interest to the Council and the City of Sumter.
8. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
Receive comments and/or reports from the City Manager.
9. 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.
10. LEGISLATIVE UPDATE
Review any pending legislation pertinent to local government.
11. 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 Sumter City Council holds an Executive Session, the Council may take official action on the above-listed matters following the conclusion of the Executive Session.
12. ADJOURNMENT