City of Sumter, SC
Regular Meeting - 03/18/2025, 5:30PM
Introduction
- CALL TO ORDER - Mayor David P. Merchant
- INVOCATION/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE –
Mayor Pro Tempore James B. Blassingame
Approval of Minutes
March 4, 2025 - Regular Meeting
Special Presentation
Sumter Opera House Grand Closing
OLD BUSINESS
1.
1. Boards and Commissions
Consider appointments expired December 31, 2024, and other vacancies.
2.
Annexations Final Reading
a)
ANN-25-01, Final Reading
Consider Final Reading of Ordinance Number 2872 annexing by 100 percent petition approximately 2.99 acres of land (including right-of-way) from a larger parcel located on West Oakland Avenue and identified by Tax Map Number 206-00-03-023 (part).
b)
ANN-25-02, 775 ST. AUGUSTINE DRIVE
Consider Final Reading of Ordinance Number 2873 annexing by 100 percent petition approximately 2.27 acres of land located at 775 St. Augustine Drive and identified by Tax Map Number 185-00-02-054.
3.
LEASE-PURCHASE AGREEMENT
Consider Final Reading of Ordinance Number 2874 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.”
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.”
NEW BUSINESS
4.
FAIR HOUSING MONTH
Consider Resolution Number 982 designating the month of April as Fair Housing Month in the City of
Sumter.
Sumter.
5.
PROCUREMENT RESOLUTION
Consider Resolution Number 983 authorizing a contract for Veterans Park - Phase Two (2).
COUNCIL REPORTS
Receive comments from Councilmembers concerning matters of interest to the Council and the City of
Sumter.
Sumter.
CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
Receive comments and/or reports from the City Manager.
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.
completing the sign-in sheet located at the entrance to the Council Chambers. Comments are limited to no
more than three (3) minutes.
LEGISLATIVE UPDATE
Review any pending legislation pertinent to local government.
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.
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