City of Sumter, SC

City of Sumter, SC

Regular Meeting - 11/04/2025
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor David P. Merchant 
INVOCATION/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilman Gifford M. Shaw 
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
October 21, 2025 – Regular Meeting 
 
OLD BUSINESS
BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
Consider appointments due to expire December 31, 2025, and other vacancies. 
 
RZ-25-14, 419 SOUTH LAFAYETTE DRIVE
Consider First Reading of an ordinance to rezone an approximate 0.15-acre parcel of land from General Commercial (GC) to General Residential (GR). The property is located at 419 South Lafayette Drive and is identified by Tax Map Number 250-09-04-025. 
Agenda RZ-25-14, 419 South Lafayette Drive (4).pdf
LEASE OF PROPERTY
Consider Final Reading of Ordinance Number 2892 authorizing a lease agreement with respect to certain real property. The property is located at 627 South Sumter Street and is identified by Tax Map Number 227-12-03-026.
Agenda Lease of Property (627 South Sumter Street) (2).pdf
BUSINESS LICENSE ORDINANCE
Consider Final Reading of Ordinance Number 2894 amending the Business License Ordinance of the City of Sumter to update the Class Schedule as required by Act 176 of 2020, and to update the Rate Schedule.
Agenda Business License Ordinance (1).pdf
NEW BUSINESS
PROCUREMENT RESOLUTION
Consider Resolution Number 1012 authorizing a contract for the Stadium Road Fire Station Additions and Renovations. 
Agenda Procurement Resolution 1012, Stadium Road Fire Station Additions and Renovations.pdf
COUNCIL REPORTS
Receive comments from Councilmembers concerning matters of interest to the Council and the City of Sumter.
CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
Receive comments and/or reports from the City Manager.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
To discuss contractual 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.
ADJOURNMENT