Mayor David P. Merchant 

Councilman Anthony Gibson 

November 18, 2025 – Regular Meeting 

Recognize City of Sumter employees with ten (10) and fifteen (15) years of service.

Consider appointments due to expire December 31, 2025, and other vacancies.

Consider Final Reading of Ordinance Number 2895 rezoning three (3) parcels of land of a combined size of approximately 1.28 acres from General Commercial (GC) to Central Business District (CBD). The properties are located at 100 East Liberty Street, 108 East Liberty Street, and 11 South Harvin Street, and are identified by Tax Map Numbers
249-16-01-001, 249-16-01-002, and 249-16-01-011.

Consider Final Reading of Ordinance Number 2896 rezoning approximately 31.34 acres of land from Residential-6 (R-6) to Residential-9 (R-9). The property is located at 685 Deschamps Road and is identified by Tax Map Number 184-00-01-001.

Consider Final Reading of Ordinance Number 2897 rezoning an approximate 5.10-acre parcel of land from Agricultural Conservation (AC) to General Commercial (GC). The property is located at 20 Pack Road and is identified by Tax Map Number 225-00-03-013 (part).

Consider Final Reading of Ordinance Number 2898amending Article 3, Exhibit 3-5; Article 5.b.1.i.; Article 5.b.2.; Article 5.b.3., and Article 10.b.1. to modify the zoning districts in which special event facilities can be established, to require special exception approval for zoning districts where special event facilities can be established, to establish more robust use-specific criteria for special design facilities, and to modify the definition of special event facility.

Consider Resolution Number 1017 authorizing a contract for the Downtown Water Improvements 2025 Project. 

Consider Resolution Number 1018 authorizing a contract for the Sibley Village Pump Station and Force Main Project.

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

Receive comments and/or reports from the City Manager.

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.