City of Sumter, SC

City of Sumter, SC

Regular Meeting - 01/20/2026, 5:30PM
Introduction
  • CALL TO ORDER - Mayor David P. Merchant 
  • INVOCATION/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE –Councilman Gifford M. Shaw 
Approval Of Minutes
January 6, 2026 – Regular Meeting 
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
·         Recognize recipients for their outstanding contributions to the Community Cleanup Days.
·         Recognize recipients of the “Love Where You Live” Poster Contest Awards.
OLD BUSINESS
BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
Consider appointments expired December 31, 2025, and other vacancies. 
MORATORIUM ORDINANCE
Consider Final Reading of Ordinance Number 2899 establishing a temporary moratorium on applications, processing, and approval of applications for development of major residential subdivisions under the current City Zoning and Development Standards Ordinance and proposed Unified Development Ordinance. 
Agenda Moratorium Ordinance (1).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.
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.
ADJOURNMENT