City of Sumter, SC

City of Sumter, SC

Regular Meeting - 04/15/2025
CALL TO ORDER – Mayor David P. Merchant
INVOCATION/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilwoman Rebecca Lynn Kennedy
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
April 1, 2025 – Regular Meeting
SPECIAL PRESENTATION
Receive an overview of current initiatives from Midlands Fatherhood Coalition.
OLD BUSINESS
BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
Consider appointments expired December 31, 2024, and other vacancies. 
BUDGET – FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026
Receive updated draft for Fiscal Year 2025-2026.
ANN-25-03, PINEWOOD ROAD
Consider Final Reading of Ordinance Number 2875 annexing by 100 percent petition approximately 8.11 acres of land (including right-of-way) from a larger parcel located on Pinewood Road and identified by Tax Map Number 207-11-07-006 (portion).  
Agenda Petition, ANN-25-03, Pinewood Road.pdf Agenda ANN-25-03 Pinewood Rd 2ND RDG, Staff Report.pdf Agenda ANN-25-03 Ordinance, Pinewood Road.pdf
NEW BUSINESS
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. 
 
LEGISLATIVE UPDATE
Review any pending legislation pertinent to local government. 
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. 
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.