Georgetown public meetings in 2023
26 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Thu Dec 21, 2023 · 17:30
City Council
✓ Decided: City Council approves sidewalk project and police equipment purchases
City Council approved several infrastructure contracts, including a sidewalk project and asbestos removal. The council also authorized the purchase of police radios and updated business license schedules.
- Approved $218,125.50 contract to Benton Concrete & Utilities, LLC for Gilbert, Hawkins, and Butts Street Sidewalks Project #1236 (Unanimous)
- Approved $159,819.05 for 25 Motorola APX 6000 portable radios for Police Department (Unanimous)
- Approved $79,500.00 contract to Charles Demolition and Construction LLC for CDBG asbestos grant project with performance bond requirement (Unanimous)
- Approved $230,563.00 for two quarterly SCMIT Workers Compensation Insurance payments (Unanimous)
- Approved first reading of ordinance updating Standardized Business License Class Schedule (Unanimous)
- Approved first reading of ordinance regarding 'Activities from Public Ramps at East Bay Park' (Unanimous)
- Approved amended methodology for Santee Cooper settlement distribution to electric customers (Unanimous)
- Tabled second reading of Short Term Vacation Rental Text Amendment (Unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (14 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion to approve Second Reading of Text Amendment Short Term Vacation Rental Text Amendment. Mayor Pro Tempore Clements moved, seconded by Council Member Angner. Mayor Jayroe stated this would be…
6 yea
Angner yea · Clements yea · Morris yea · Obeng yea · Jayroe yea · Smalls yea
motion to request a performance bond to ensure the disposal of this asbestos material. Council Member Angner seconded. Mayor Jayroe called for the vote. Regular Meeting Minutes December 21, 2023…
6 yea
Angner yea · Clements yea · Morris yea · Obeng yea · Jayroe yea · Smalls yea
Motion to amend the methodology for the second Santee Cooper settlement distribution to electric utility customers. Mayor Pro Tempore Clements moved to amend the motion with providing the residents…
6 yea
Angner yea · Clements yea · Morris yea · Obeng yea · Jayroe yea · Smalls yea
Motion to approve first reading of an ordinance amending article I of chapter 20 of the code of ordinances for the City of Georgetown at section 20- 12 "Activities from Public Ramps at East Bay…
6 yea
Angner yea · Clements yea · Morris yea · Obeng yea · Jayroe yea · Smalls yea
Motion to approve purchasing 25 Motorola APX 6000 portable radios for the Police Department in the amount of $159,819.05 with FY 23-24 funds. Council Member Angner moved, seconded by Council Member…
6 yea
Angner yea · Clements yea · Morris yea · Obeng yea · Jayroe yea · Smalls yea
Motion to approve a contract in the amount of $218,125.50 for the Gilbert, Hawkins,, Butts Street Sidewalks Project #1236 and award the contract to Benton Concrete & Utilities, LLC. Council Member…
6 yea
Angner yea · Clements yea · Morris yea · Obeng yea · Jayroe yea · Smalls yea
Motion to approve Amendment no. 1 to the existing Memorandum of Understanding between The Nature Conservancy and the City of Georgetown in regards to the execution of the Boyd Living Shoreline…
6 yea
Angner yea · Clements yea · Morris yea · Obeng yea · Jayroe yea · Smalls yea
Motion to Approve Two Quarterly payments to SCMIT in the $230,563.00 for Workers Compensation Insurance. Mayor Pro Tempore Clements moved, seconded by Council Member Smalls. Mayor Jayroe called for…
6 yea
Angner yea · Clements yea · Morris yea · Obeng yea · Jayroe yea · Smalls yea
[context] Smalls, Council Member SECONDER: Jim Clements, Mayor Pro Tempore
6 yea
Angner yea · Clements yea · Morris yea · Obeng yea · Jayroe yea · Smalls yea
Motion to approve Resolution to Recognize Councilman Smalls for his years of service. Mayor Jayroe called for the vote. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Jim Clements, Mayor Pro Tempore SECONDER…
6 yea
Angner yea · Clements yea · Morris yea · Obeng yea · Jayroe yea · Smalls yea
Motion to adjourn Regular Meeting and enter Executive Session pursuant to South Carolina Code Section 30-4-70(a)(2) to receive legal advice related to the defense of threatened or potential legal…
6 yea
Angner yea · Clements yea · Morris yea · Obeng yea · Jayroe yea · Smalls yea
Motion to adjourn Executive Session and reconvene Regular Meeting. Council Member Smalls moved, seconded by Council Member Angner. Mayor Jayroe called for the vote. Executive Session adjourned and…
6 yea
Angner yea · Clements yea · Morris yea · Obeng yea · Jayroe yea · Smalls yea
Motion to approve first reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 1, Article II ,"Business License" of the Code of Ordinance for the City of Georgetown by updating the Standardized Business License…
6 yea
Angner yea · Clements yea · Morris yea · Obeng yea · Jayroe yea · Smalls yea
Motion to adjourn the Regular Meeting of City Council. Council Member Smalls moved, seconded by Council Member Morris. Mayor Jayroe called for the vote. The Regular Meeting adjourned at 7:40pm…
6 yea · 1 absent
Angner yea · Clements yea · Morris yea · Obeng yea · Jayroe yea · Smalls yea · Hobson H. Milton absent
Thu Nov 16, 2023 · 17:30
City Council
✓ Decided: City Council increases General Fund budget by $163,365.84
City Council approved a budget increase for the General Fund and a project management contract for City Hall. The council also adopted a utility payment ordinance and opted out of PFAS chemical settlements. A proposal to limit short-term rentals to 150 was defeated.
- Approved $163,365.84 increase to FY 2024 General Fund budget (Unanimous)
- Approved $155,000 City Hall project management contract for LCK, Inc. (4-3)
- Adopted ordinance for Equalized Monthly Utility Payment (Unanimous)
- Approved Resolution to opt out of Nationwide Class Settlements for PFAS Chemicals (Unanimous)
- Approved Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment (Unanimous)
- Defeated motion to limit short-term rentals to 150 (2-5)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
motion to change the number to 150 short term rentals allowed in the city. Council Member Angner moved to amend the original motion for agenda item VI. 1 to 150 short term rentals allowed in the city…
2 yea
Jonathan Angner yea · Jim Clements yea
Motion to approve a contract in the amount of $155,000 for the City Hall project management services and award contract to LCK, Inc. Council Member Angner moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore…
4 yea
Jonathan Angner yea · Jim Clements yea · Jimmy Morris yea · Carol R. Jayroe yea
Motion to adjourn the Regular Meeting of City Council. Council Member Milton moved, seconded by Council Member Morris. Mayor Jayroe called for the vote. The Regular meeting adjourned at 6:45pm…
7 yea
Angner yea · Clements yea · Morris yea · Obeng yea · Jayroe yea · Milton yea · Smalls yea
Thu Nov 9, 2023 · 17:30
City Council
✓ Decided: Council appoints Chewning and Tiller to Capital Project Sales Tax Commission
The Georgetown City Council held a special meeting to appoint members to the Capital Project Sales Tax Commission. Lawrence Harris Chewning was appointed unanimously, while William Reed Tiller was approved by a 4-3 vote. Jessie M. Walker was denied appointment by a 3-4 vote. No formal action was taken during the executive session discussing these appointments.
- Approved unanimous motion to enter Executive Session regarding Capital Project Sales Tax Commission appointments
- Approved unanimous motion to reconvene from Executive Session
- Approved unanimous motion to consider candidates Chewning, Walker, and Tiller for Capital Project Sales Tax Commission
- Approved unanimous appointment of Lawrence Harris Chewning to Capital Project Sales Tax Commission
- Denied appointment of Jessie M. Walker to Capital Project Sales Tax Commission (3-4)
- Approved appointment of William Reed Tiller to Capital Project Sales Tax Commission (4-3)
- Approved unanimous motion to adjourn Special Meeting
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion to appoint Jessie M. Walker to the Capital Project Sales Tax Commission. Council Member Milton moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Clements. Mayor Jayroe called for the vote. RESULT: DEFEATED…
3 yea
Tamika Williams Obeng yea · Hobson H. Milton yea · Clarence C. Smalls yea
Motion to appoint William Reed Tiller to the Capital Project Sales Tax Commission. Council Member Angner moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Clements. Mayor Jayroe called for the vote. RESULT…
4 yea
Jonathan Angner yea · Jim Clements yea · Jimmy Morris yea · Carol R. Jayroe yea
Motion to adjourn the Special Meeting of City Council. Council Member Angner moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Clements. Mayor Jayroe called for the vote. The Special Meeting adjourned at 6:02pm…
7 yea
Angner yea · Clements yea · Morris yea · Obeng yea · Jayroe yea · Milton yea · Smalls yea
Thu Oct 26, 2023 · 17:30
City Council
✓ Decided: Georgetown City Council takes no action on unfit dwelling petitions
The City Council held a special meeting to consider motions regarding dwellings unfit for habitation on Wood Street. No action was taken on any of the motions presented.
- Motion to reconsider and approve complaint petition for 216 Wood Street: No action taken
- Motion to reconsider and approve complaint petition for 208 Wood Street: No action taken
- Motion to reconsider and approve complaint petition for 212 Wood Street: No action taken
Thu Oct 19, 2023 · 17:30
City Council
✓ Decided: City Council approves several utility and infrastructure contracts
City Council approved over $2.3 million in contracts for wastewater, sewer, and electric upgrades. The council also increased the General Fund budget by $163,365.84 and approved an opioid settlement resolution. Several motions regarding the Arts and Cultural Commission and unfit dwellings were defeated in 3-3 ties.
- Approved $454,500 contract to North American Construction Company for WWTP Grit Removal System (Unanimous)
- Approved $1,223,000 engineering contract to WK Dickson & Co. Inc. for sewer projects (Unanimous)
- Approved $688,931.22 contract to Sumter Utilities Inc. for Front Street Electric Upgrade (Unanimous)
- Approved General Fund budget increase of $163,365.84 (Unanimous)
- Approved first reading of ordinance for Equalized Monthly Utility Payment (5-1)
- Approved Opioid Settlement Resolution and MOU with County Alcohol and Drug Abuse Commission (Unanimous)
- Ratified employment agreement for Scott Whittier as city administrator (5-1)
- Defeated resolution for Arts and Cultural Commission strategic plans (3-3)
🗳️ How they voted — 7 divided votes
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Resolution states there was a notice published and a public hearing held on this matter on June 15, 2023. Regular Meeting Minutes October 19, 2023 Georgetown City Council Page 3 Printed 2/14/2024…
3 yea · 3 nay
Jim Clements yea · Jimmy Morris yea · Carol R. Jayroe yea · Tamika Williams Obeng nay · Hobson H. Milton nay · Clarence C. Smalls nay
Motion to approve a Resolution approving the draft Strategic and Marketing plans of the Arts and Cultural Commission as part of the City of Georgetown’s application to the South Carolina Arts…
3 yea · 3 nay
Jim Clements yea · Jimmy Morris yea · Carol R. Jayroe yea · Tamika Williams Obeng nay · Hobson H. Milton nay · Clarence C. Smalls nay
Motion to Approve Complaint Petition and Notice of Hearing on a Dwelling Unfit for Habitation for 216 Wood Street. Mayor Pro Tempore Clements moved, seconded by Council Member Morris. Mayor Jayroe…
3 yea · 3 nay
Jim Clements yea · Jimmy Morris yea · Carol R. Jayroe yea · Tamika Williams Obeng nay · Hobson H. Milton nay · Clarence C. Smalls nay
Motion to approve Complaint Petition and Notice of Hearing on a Dwelling Unfit for Habitation for 212 Wood Street. Mayor Pro Tempore Clements moved, seconded by Council Member Morris. Mayor Jayroe…
3 yea · 3 nay
Jim Clements yea · Jimmy Morris yea · Carol R. Jayroe yea · Tamika Williams Obeng nay · Hobson H. Milton nay · Clarence C. Smalls nay
Motion to approve Complaint Petition and Notice of Hearing on a Dwelling Unfit for Habitation for 208 Wood Street. Mayor Pro Tempore Clements moved, seconded by Council Member Morris. Mayor Jayroe…
3 yea · 3 nay
Jim Clements yea · Jimmy Morris yea · Carol R. Jayroe yea · Tamika Williams Obeng nay · Hobson H. Milton nay · Clarence C. Smalls nay
Motion to approve first reading of an ordinance to amend Article I of Chapter 22 by adding Section 22-4 titled Equalized Monthly Utility Payment and ratify previous actions the City of Georgetown…
5 yea · 1 nay
Clements yea · Morris yea · Obeng yea · Jayroe yea · Milton yea · Clarence C. Smalls nay
Motion to ratify employment agreement between the City of Georgetown and Scott Whittier who was appointed city administrator by motion of City Council on September 28, 2023, and authorize the mayor…
5 yea · 1 nay
Clements yea · Morris yea · Obeng yea · Jayroe yea · Milton yea · Clarence C. Smalls nay
The other 13 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Thu Sep 28, 2023 · 17:30
City Council
✓ Decided: Council appoints Scott Whittier as City Administrator effective Nov 1, 2023
Georgetown City Council approved the appointment of Scott Whittier as City Administrator, effective November 1, 2023, with a 6-1 vote. The meeting also included presentations on a proposed utility budget billing program and recommendations for re-routing the Juneteenth parade to reduce costs, but no formal decisions were made on these items.
- Approved appointing Scott Whittier as City Administrator effective Nov 1, 2023 (6-1)
- Approved motion to enter Executive Session to discuss City Administrator employment (Unanimous)
- Approved motion to adjourn Executive Session and reconvene Special Meeting (Unanimous)
- Approved motion to adjourn the Special Meeting (Unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion to approve appointing Scott Whittier as City Administrator for the City of Georgetown, South Carolina effective November 1, 2023. Council Member Angner moved, seconded by Council Member…
6 yea
Angner yea · Clements yea · Morris yea · Obeng yea · Jayroe yea · Milton yea
Thu Sep 21, 2023 · 17:30
City Council
✓ Decided: City Council approves $300,000 bond and budget amendments
City Council adopted several ordinances to amend the FY 2023-2024 budget and authorized a General Obligation bond. The council also approved updates to the Employee Handbook and Architectural Review Board standards.
- Adopted $300,000 General Obligation bond, series 2023 (Unanimous)
- Approved A/H Tax Committee disbursement recommendations of $156,746 (5-2)
- Adopted budget amendment for ARPA Special Revenue Fund (Unanimous)
- Adopted budget amendment for Accommodations/Hospitality Tax Fund (Unanimous)
- Approved revisions to Architectural Review Board Design Standards Manual (Unanimous)
- Approved revised Employee Handbook (Unanimous)
- Approved Santee Cooper settlement distribution methodology (Unanimous)
- Appointed Burt Shell to the Community Appearance Board (Unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion to approve the A/H Tax Committee disbursement recommendations in the amount of $156,746 for FY 2024. Council Member Obeng moved, seconded by Council Member Morris. Mayor Jayroe called for the…
5 yea
Angner yea · Clements yea · Morris yea · Obeng yea · Jayroe yea
Thu Sep 14, 2023 · 17:30
City Council
✓ Decided: Council unanimously authorized hiring outside legal counsel
Georgetown City Council held a special meeting to enter executive session for legal advice regarding a pending claim. No formal action was taken during the closed session. The council then unanimously voted to authorize the City Attorney and City Administrator to negotiate an engagement agreement for outside legal representation.
- Approved entry into Executive Session for legal advice (unanimous)
- Approved reconvening from Executive Session (unanimous)
- Authorized City Attorney and Administrator to negotiate outside counsel engagement (unanimous)
- Adjourned Special Meeting (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion to adjourn Special Meeting and enter into Executive Session pursuant to Section 30 -4-70(a) (2) to receive legal advice relating to a pending, threatened, or potential claim or other matters…
6 yea
Angner yea · Morris yea · Obeng yea · Jayroe yea · Milton yea · Smalls yea
Motion to adjourn Executive Session and reconvene Regular Meeting. Council Member Angner moved, seconded by Council Member Milton. Mayor Jayroe called for the vote. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]…
6 yea
Angner yea · Morris yea · Obeng yea · Jayroe yea · Milton yea · Smalls yea
Motion to authorize the City Attorney and City Administrator to negotiate an engagement agreement for representation of outside counsel. Council Member Milton moved, seconded by Council Member Obeng…
6 yea
Angner yea · Morris yea · Obeng yea · Jayroe yea · Milton yea · Smalls yea
Motion to adjourn the Special Meeting of City Council. Council Member Milton moved, seconded by Council Member Angner. SPECIAL MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 14, 2023… PAGE 3 OF 3 Mayor Jayroe…
6 yea
Angner yea · Morris yea · Obeng yea · Jayroe yea · Milton yea · Smalls yea
Thu Aug 24, 2023 · 17:30
City Council
✓ Decided: City Council approves $84,333.60 for fire department equipment
City Council approved the purchase of Scott Air Pack replacements for the fire department. Council also directed staff to true up the budget billing program for customers in good standing. Proposed changes to the employee handbook were reviewed.
- Approved $84,333.60 payment to Rhinehart Fire Service for Scott Air Pack replacement (Unanimous)
- Approved directing staff to true up the budget billing program for customers in good standing (Unanimous)
- Approved placing the budget billing program on a workshop to enhance and publicize the program (Unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion to adjourn Special Meeting and enter into Executive Session pursuant to Section 30 -4-70(a) (2) to receive legal advice relating to a pending, SPECIAL MEETING/WORKSHOP OF CITY COUNCIL AUGUST…
6 yea
Angner yea · Clements yea · Morris yea · Obeng yea · Jayroe yea · Milton yea
Motion to adjourn Executive Session and reconvene Special Meeting. Council Member Milton moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Clements. Mayor Jayroe called for the vote. RESULT: APPROVED [5 TO 0]…
5 yea
Clements yea · Morris yea · Obeng yea · Jayroe yea · Milton yea
Motion to approve purchase and payment in the amount of $84,333.60 to Rhinehart Fire Service for Scott Air Pack replacement. Council Member Milton moved, seconded by Council Member Morris. Mayor…
6 yea
Angner yea · Clements yea · Morris yea · Obeng yea · Jayroe yea · Milton yea
Motion to adjourn Special Meeting and enter into Executive Session pursuant to Section 30 -4-70(a) (2) to receive legal advice relating to a pending, threatened, or potential utilities claims, or…
6 yea
Angner yea · Clements yea · Morris yea · Obeng yea · Jayroe yea · Milton yea
Motion to adjourn Executive Session and reconvene Special Meeting. Mayor Pro Tempore Clements moved, seconded by Council Member Angner. SPECIAL MEETING/WORKSHOP OF CITY COUNCIL AUGUST 24, 2023… PAGE…
6 yea
Angner yea · Clements yea · Morris yea · Obeng yea · Jayroe yea · Milton yea
Motion to direct staff to true up the budget billing program for those current customers that are in good standing and to place the budget billing program on a workshop to enhance and publicize the…
6 yea
Angner yea · Clements yea · Morris yea · Obeng yea · Jayroe yea · Milton yea
Motion to adjourn the Special Meeting of City Council. Council Member Milton moved, seconded by Council Member Angner. Mayor Jayroe called for the vote. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Hobson H…
6 yea
Angner yea · Clements yea · Morris yea · Obeng yea · Jayroe yea · Milton yea
Thu Aug 17, 2023 · 17:30
City Council
✓ Decided: City Council approves $3M in utility revenue bonds
City Council adopted a series ordinance for $3 million in Combined Public Utility System Revenue Bonds and approved a first reading for a $300,000 General Obligation bond. The council also approved several budget amendments and updated ordinances regarding parking and parades.
- Adopted $3M Combined Public Utility System Revenue Bonds (Unanimous)
- Adopted first reading of $300,000 General Obligation bond (Unanimous)
- Approved appointment of a Code Enforcement Officer (Unanimous)
- Approved first reading of ARPA Special Revenue Fund budget amendment (5-1)
- Approved first reading of Accommodations/Hospitality Tax Fund budget amendment (4-2)
- Adopted ordinance amending parking rules (4-2)
- Adopted ordinance amending parade and event rules (4-2)
- Approved $388,712.27 purchase of New Way Sidewinder XTR garbage truck (Unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted — 7 divided votes
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion to approve first reading of an ordinance to amend the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Budget for the City of Georgetown, South Carolina, to amend the ARPA Special Revenue Fund. Council Member Angner…
5 yea · 1 nay
Angner yea · Clements yea · Morris yea · Jayroe yea · Smalls yea · Milton nay
Motion to approve first reading of an ordinance to amend the Fiscal Year 2023/2024 budget for the City of Georgetown, South Carolina, to prescribe REGULAR MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL AUGUST 17, 2023……
4 yea · 2 nay
Angner yea · Clements yea · Morris yea · Jayroe yea · Milton nay · Smalls nay
Motion to approve second reading of an ordinance to amend Article III “STOPPING, STANDING, AND PARKING” of Chapter 14 of the Code of Ordinances for the City of Georgetown. Mayor Pro Tempore Clements…
4 yea · 2 nay
Angner yea · Clements yea · Morris yea · Jayroe yea · Milton nay · Smalls nay
Motion to approve second reading of an ordinance to amend Section 20- 120(a) of Article VIII “Parades, events, block parties, performances, filming and picketing” of Chapter 20 of the Code of…
4 yea · 2 nay
Angner yea · Clements yea · Morris yea · Jayroe yea · Milton nay · Smalls nay
Motion to approve a Resolution adopting a City Office Public Access Policy. REGULAR MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL AUGUST 17, 2023… PAGE 5 OF 9 Council Member Angner moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore…
4 yea · 2 nay
Angner yea · Clements yea · Morris yea · Jayroe yea · Milton nay · Smalls nay
Motion to approve a change order in the amount of $90,091.80 for the Bobby Alford Pavilion project and to make payment to Pyramid Contracting, LLC. Mayor Pro Tempore Clements moved, seconded by…
4 yea · 2 nay
Angner yea · Clements yea · Morris yea · Jayroe yea · Milton nay · Smalls nay
Motion to approve City Administrator's determination to use a project management firm for the new City Hall project. Council Member Angner moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Clements. Mayor Jayroe…
4 yea · 2 nay
Angner yea · Clements yea · Morris yea · Jayroe yea · Milton nay · Smalls nay
The other 9 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Thu Aug 17, 2023 · 17:30
City Council
✓ Decided: City Council discusses regulation of short-term vacation rentals
City Council held a workshop to discuss the current lack of ordinances allowing short-term rentals in the R1 zoning district. Staff presented options for regulation and noted that a comprehensive zoning ordinance review is underway. No formal votes were taken on rental policies.
- Discussed adding short-term rentals to the zoning classification chart to enable regulation
- Reviewed differences between short-term vacation rentals and bed & breakfast inns
- Identified a need for $50,000-$75,000 in additional FY2025 funds to complete a comprehensive zoning ordinance review
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion to adjourn the Special Meeting of City Council. Council Member Angner moved, seconded by Council Member Morris. SPECIAL MEETING/WORKSHOP OF CITY COUNCIL AUGUST 17, 2023… PAGE 3 OF 3 Mayor…
6 yea
Angner yea · Clements yea · Morris yea · Jayroe yea · Milton yea · Smalls yea
Thu Jul 20, 2023 · 17:30
City Council
✓ Decided: City Council approves $5.2M water basin and $6.2M stormwater projects
City Council approved several high-value infrastructure contracts, including a new water sedimentation basin and stormwater improvements. The council also adopted an ADA Access Policy and approved the first reading of a $3 million revenue bond issuance.
- Approved $5,223,180.87 contract for Secondary Water Sedimentation Basin (Unanimous)
- Approved conditional $6,251,220.00 contract for Historic District Stormwater Improvements (Unanimous)
- Approved first reading of revenue bonds not exceeding $3,000,000 (Unanimous)
- Approved ADA Access Policy (Unanimous)
- Approved $250,000 contract for BS&A Software ERP system (Unanimous)
- Approved transfer of ownership for N. Kaminski, Cannon, and Meeting Streets from SCDOT (6-1)
- Suspended design of the Howard School Park project (Unanimous)
- Adopted ordinance for after-hours utility Turn-on/Turn-off fees (Unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion to approve first reading of an ordinance to amend Section 20-120(a) of Article VIII “Parades, events, block parties, performances, filming and picketing” of Chapter 20 of the Code of…
4 yea
Angner yea · Clements yea · Morris yea · Jayroe yea
Motion to authorize staff to proceed and request the SC Department of Transportation to transfer ownership of the following roads to the City of Georgetown: N. Kaminski Street (S-386, 0.098 miles)…
6 yea
Angner yea · Clements yea · Morris yea · Obeng yea · Jayroe yea · Smalls yea
Thu Jun 22, 2023 · 17:30
City Council
✓ Decided: City Council discussed rezoning request for Tarbox Project properties
City Council held a workshop to review a rezoning request for properties on Cannon Street. No formal vote was taken on the rezoning request during this meeting.
- Discussed rezoning of Tarbox Project properties from R-4, CC, and WC to MP-R
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion to adjourn the Special Meeting of City Council. Council Member Angner moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Clements. Mayor Jayroe called for the vote. The Special Meeting adjourned at 5:15pm…
7 yea
Angner yea · Clements yea · Morris yea · Obeng yea · Jayroe yea · Milton yea · Smalls yea
Thu Jun 15, 2023 · 17:30
City Council
✓ Decided: City Council adopts FY 2024 budget with $132,047 increase
City Council approved the FY 2024 budget and an amendment to increase it by $132,047 to fund stormwater, salaries, and park maintenance. The council also designated a State Cultural District and approved a multimillion-dollar stormwater grant application. Several ordinances regarding city codes and utility fees were adopted or advanced.
- Adopted FY 2024 budget and $132,047 budget increase (4-2)
- Approved designation of a State Cultural District and Map (Unanimous)
- Approved CDBG-Mitigation grant application for N. Merriman-Congdon St Stormwater project estimated at $3,326,511 (Unanimous)
- Adopted ordinance amending Arts & Cultural Commission (Unanimous)
- Adopted MOU between City of Georgetown and The Growers Market (Unanimous)
- Adopted ordinance replacing 'Handbills' with 'Rights-of-way and Public Place Restrictions' (Unanimous)
- Adopted ordinance amending Chapter 9 Garbage, Trash & Weeds (4-2)
- Approved first reading of ordinance to amend after-hours utility fees (4-2)
🗳️ How they voted — 5 divided votes
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion to amend the current motion from first reading to increase the FY2024 budget by $132,047. Council Member Angner moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Clements. PUBLIC HEARING & REGULAR MEETING…
4 yea · 2 nay
Angner yea · Clements yea · Morris yea · Jayroe yea · Milton nay · Smalls nay
Motion to amend the original FY2024 budget as presented for first reading and increase the budget by $132,047 to include additional revenues and expenditures in the stormwater fund, additional salary…
4 yea · 2 nay
Angner yea · Clements yea · Morris yea · Jayroe yea · Milton nay · Smalls nay
Motion to approve second reading of an ordinance to adopt a budget and raise revenue for the City of Georgetown, South Carolina, for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024 (FY 2024). Council Member…
4 yea · 2 nay
Angner yea · Clements yea · Morris yea · Jayroe yea · Milton nay · Smalls nay
Motion to adopt second reading of an ordinance to amend Code of Ordinances to Chapter 9 Garbage, Trash & Weeds. Council Member Smalls moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Clements. Mayor Jayroe…
4 yea · 2 nay
Angner yea · Clements yea · Morris yea · Jayroe yea · Milton nay · Smalls nay
Motion to approve first reading of an ordinance to amend the miscellaneous utility fees for after-hours restoration to after-hours Turn-On/Turn-Off. Council Member Angner moved, seconded by Council…
4 yea · 2 nay
Angner yea · Clements yea · Morris yea · Jayroe yea · Milton nay · Smalls nay
The other 10 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Thu May 25, 2023 · 17:30
City Council
✓ Decided: City Council discusses new city hall funding and Goat Island property
City Council reviewed the FY2023/2024 budget, including a proposed increase of the new city hall fund to $1.1M. The council also discussed the possibility of returning a portion of Goat Island to the original family. No formal actions were taken during the executive session.
- Approved motion to enter executive session to discuss city hall financing and personnel (Unanimous)
- Approved motion to adjourn executive session and reconvene special meeting (Unanimous)
- Approved motion to adjourn the special meeting (Unanimous)
Thu May 18, 2023 · 17:30
City Council
✓ Decided: City Council approves first reading of FY 2024 budget
City Council approved the first reading of the FY 2024 budget and canceled $300,000 previously allocated for Public Works laydown yard remediation. The council also approved several ordinances regarding business licenses, public place restrictions, and a memorandum of understanding with The Growers Market.
- Approved first reading of FY 2024 budget (4-3)
- Canceled $300,000 for Public Works laydown yard remediation (Unanimous)
- Approved first reading of MOU with The Growers Market (Unanimous)
- Adopted ordinance for SC Local Revenue Services agreement (Unanimous)
- Adopted ordinance amending business license Appendix A (Unanimous)
- Approved first reading of 'Rights-of-way and Public Place Restrictions' ordinance (Unanimous)
- Approved first reading to amend Garbage, Trash & Weeds ordinance (5-2)
- Reappointed D. Dwayne Vernon to the Architectural Review Board (Unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion to approve first reading of an ordinance to adopt a budget and raise revenue for the City of Georgetown, South Carolina, for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024 (FY 2024). Council Member…
4 yea
Angner yea · Clements yea · Morris yea · Jayroe yea
Motion to approve first reading to amend Code of Ordinances to Chapter 9 Garbage, Trash & Weeds. Council Member Obeng moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Clements. Mayor Jayroe called for the vote…
5 yea
Angner yea · Clements yea · Morris yea · Obeng yea · Jayroe yea
Fri May 12, 2023 · 17:30
City Council
✓ Decided: City Council approves $4,000 salary increase for Public Works and Utility employees
City Council voted unanimously to increase salaries for Public Works and Utility employees by $4,000. The council also reviewed proposed revenues and expenditures for the FY2023/2024 budget, including funding for a Front Street property and waste management rate increases.
- Approved $4,000 salary increase for Public Works and Utility employees (Unanimous)
Thu May 4, 2023 · 17:30
City Council
✓ Decided: Council holds budget workshop, no formal decisions made
The City Council held a budget workshop to review proposed FY2023/2024 revenues and expenditures, including a waste management rate study and fleet service management proposal. No formal votes were taken on budget items; the only actions were to enter and exit executive session and adjourn the meeting.
- Approved motion to enter executive session (unanimous)
- Approved motion to exit executive session and reconvene (unanimous)
- Approved motion to adjourn (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion to adjourn Budget Workshop/Special Meeting and enter into Executive Session pursuant to Section 30 -4-70 (a)(1) and (2) to discuss employment, compensation, promotion, demotion, or release of…
6 yea
Angner yea · Clements yea · Morris yea · Obeng yea · Jayroe yea · Smalls yea
Motion to adjourn Executive Session and reconvene Budget Workshop/Special Meeting. Council Member Angner moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Clements. Mayor Jayroe called for the vote. RESULT…
6 yea
Angner yea · Clements yea · Morris yea · Obeng yea · Jayroe yea · Smalls yea
Motion to adjourn the Budget Workshop/Special Meeting of City Council. Council Member Smalls moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Clements. Mayor Jayroe called for the vote. RESULT: APPROVED…
6 yea
Angner yea · Clements yea · Morris yea · Obeng yea · Jayroe yea · Smalls yea
Thu Apr 20, 2023 · 17:30
City Council
✓ Decided: City Council reviews FY2023/2024 budget revenues and expenditures
City Council held a budget workshop to review anticipated revenues and proposed expenditures for the FY2023/2024 budget. The City Administrator reported a reduction in the projected deficit for General and Enterprise funds. No formal votes on budget appropriations were recorded.
- Reviewed FY2023/2024 budget revenues and expenditures
- Discussed use of Georgetown County health center for employee healthcare
- Reviewed revised budget items from the previous retreat
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion to adjourn the Budget Workshop/Special Meeting of City Council. Council Member Morris moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Clements. Mayor Jayroe called for the vote. RESULT: APPROVED…
6 yea
Clements yea · Morris yea · Obeng yea · Jayroe yea · Smalls yea · Yudice Ph.D yea
Thu Apr 20, 2023 · 17:30
City Council
✓ Decided: City Council approves grant applications for water and stormwater projects
Council authorized two grant applications totaling over $1.6M for water treatment and stormwater improvements. The body also adopted a revised flood damage prevention ordinance and updated business license codes. A budget amendment for a new City Hall was taken off the table for consideration.
- Approved $908,216 grant application for water sedimentation basin project (Unanimous)
- Approved $781,764 grant application for Historic/Commercial districts stormwater improvements (Unanimous)
- Adopted revised Flood Damage Prevention and Control ordinance (Unanimous)
- Approved first reading of ordinance for South Carolina Local Revenue Services agreement (Unanimous)
- Approved first reading of ordinance amending business license codes (Unanimous)
- Adopted ordinance amending Code of Ordinances Sections 2-30 and 2-31 (4-2)
- Approved proclamation declaring April 28, 2023, as Arbor Day (Unanimous)
- Voted to take FY 2023 budget amendment for new City Hall off the table (Unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted — 3 divided votes
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion to approve second reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 2, Article II, Division 2, Sections 2 -30 and 2 -31 of the Code of Ordinances for the City of Georgetown. Mayor Pro Tempore Clements…
3 yea · 3 nay
Clements yea · Morris yea · Jayroe yea · Obeng nay · Milton nay · Smalls nay
motion to approve second reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 2, Article II, Division 2, Sections 2 -30 and 2 -31 of the Code of Ordinances for the City of Georgetown. Council Member Obeng moved…
4 yea · 2 nay
Clements yea · Morris yea · Obeng yea · Jayroe yea · Milton nay · Smalls nay
Motion to approve second reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 2, Article II, Division 2, Sections 2 -30 and 2 -31 of the Code of Ordinances for the City of Georgetown. Mayor Pro Tempore Clements…
4 yea · 2 nay
Clements yea · Morris yea · Obeng yea · Jayroe yea · Milton nay · Smalls nay
The other 10 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Thu Apr 6, 2023 · 17:30
City Council
✓ Decided: City Council approves $887,098 contract for East Bay Park Pavilion Project
City Council approved a contract for the Pavilion Project at East Bay Park and the purchase of hardware for the Water Department. Both items were passed with unanimous votes.
- Approved $887,098 contract for Pavilion Project at East Bay Park awarded to Pyramid Contracting, LLC (Unanimous)
- Approved $150,000 purchase of M340 based hardware for Water Department using ARPA contingency funds (Unanimous)
Thu Mar 16, 2023 · 17:30
City Council
✓ Decided: City Council approves $3.85M for combined public works and utility facility
City Council adopted an ordinance to finance a combined Public Works, Fleet, and Electric Utility Facility. The council also approved several vehicle purchases and a sewer survey contract. Additionally, they passed resolutions regarding hate crime legislation and Fair Housing Month.
- Adopted $3.85M installment purchase revenue bonds for combined Public Works, Fleet, and Electric Utility Facility (Unanimous)
- Approved $100,525 contract to Weston & Sampson Engineers, Inc. for S. Fraser Street sewer survey (Unanimous)
- Approved $270,400 purchase of a Line Truck for Electric Utilities (5-1)
- Approved purchase of IT staff vehicle up to $35,000 (Unanimous)
- Approved purchase of city staff pool vehicle up to $40,000 (5-1)
- Approved first reading of ordinance to allocate $300,000 for new City Hall building (Unanimous)
- Approved MOU with Georgetown County School District for Howard School Park (Unanimous)
- Adopted ordinance amending City Maritime Mooring Field, Boats, and Abandoned Vessels code (Unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted — 3 divided votes
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion to approve purchase of a pool vehicle for city staff in the amount not to exceed $40,000 from Coastal Chevrolet. Mayor Pro Tempore Clements moved, seconded by Council Member Angner. Mayor…
5 yea · 1 nay
Angner yea · Clements yea · Morris yea · Jayroe yea · Smalls yea · Milton nay
[context] RESULT: APPROVED [5 TO 1] MOVER: Jonathan Angner, Council Member SECONDER: Jim Clements, Mayor Pro Tempore
5 yea · 1 nay
Angner yea · Clements yea · Morris yea · Jayroe yea · Smalls yea · Milton nay
ordinance amending Chapter 2, Article II, Division 2, Sections 2 -30 and 2 -31 of the Code of Ordinances for the City of Georgetown. Council Member Angner moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore…
4 yea · 2 nay
Angner yea · Clements yea · Morris yea · Jayroe yea · Milton nay · Smalls nay
The other 14 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Thu Feb 23, 2023 · 17:30
City Council
✓ Decided: City Council holds workshop on COAST RTA transportation services
City Council received a presentation from COAST RTA regarding regional transportation routes, fleet reliability, and a senior transportation program. The council entered a brief executive session to discuss city assets, but no formal action was taken during that session.
- Approved motion to enter executive session to discuss city assets (Unanimous)
- Approved motion to adjourn executive session and reconvene special meeting (6-0)
Thu Feb 16, 2023 · 17:30
City Council
✓ Decided: Council approves first reading of $3.85M facility financing ordinance
City Council approved the first reading of an ordinance to finance a combined Public Works, Fleet, and Electric Utility Facility. The council also authorized several payments for technology and infrastructure, updated historic design standards, and filled vacancies on city commissions.
- Approved first reading of ordinance for up to $3.85M in bonds for Public Works, Fleet, and Electric Utility Facility (Unanimous)
- Approved payment up to $137,407.85 to Tyler Tech/New World for ERP System (Unanimous)
- Approved payment not to exceed $250,000 to Coastal Hydraulics for Stormwater Pump #1 (Unanimous)
- Approved resolution amending Georgetown Historic District Design Review Standards (Unanimous)
- Approved MOU between Main Street Program and Georgetown Business Association (Unanimous)
- Approved first reading of ordinance amending City Maritime Mooring Field and Abandoned Vessels code (Unanimous)
- Appointed Dell Omega Grant, Natalie Pantuso, and Susan Lumpkin to Arts & Cultural Commission
- Appointed Winfred Pieterse and Craig Daniel to Planning Commission (Unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion to appoint Natalie Pantuso to the Arts & Cultural Commission. RESULT: APPROVED [6 TO 1] MOVER: Jonathan Angner, Council Member SECONDER: Jim Clements, Mayor Pro Tempore
6 yea
Angner yea · Clements yea · Morris yea · Jayroe yea · Milton yea · Smalls yea
Motion to appoint Susan Lumpkin to the Arts & Cultural Commission. RESULT: APPROVED [6 TO 1] MOVER: Jonathan Angner, Council Member SECONDER: Jim Clements, Mayor Pro Tempore
6 yea
Angner yea · Clements yea · Obeng yea · Jayroe yea · Milton yea · Smalls yea
Motion to appoint for these 2 Commissions and Boards. Council Member Angner stated for the record "Who participated in the vote and who decided not to vote?" REGULAR MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY…
5 yea
Angner yea · Clements yea · Morris yea · Obeng yea · Jayroe yea
Thu Jan 26, 2023 · 17:30
City Council
✓ Decided: City Council reviews waste management rates and annexation process
City Council held a special workshop featuring presentations on a solid waste management rate study and municipal annexation. No substantive policy decisions or rate changes were voted on during the meeting.
- Adjourned meeting (4-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion to adjourn the Special Meeting of City Council. Council Member Angner moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Clements. Mayor Jayroe called for the vote. RESULT: APPROVED [4 TO 0] MOVER: Jonathan…
4 yea
Angner yea · Clements yea · Obeng yea · Jayroe yea
Thu Jan 19, 2023 · 17:30
City Council
✓ Decided: City Council approves $1M West End Water Upgrades contract
City Council approved several infrastructure projects, including water upgrades and a new bathroom unit for Baruch Park. The council also adopted strategic priority goals for FY 2023-2024 and created a residential utility round-up program. Additionally, the council authorized initial steps for a new city hall building.
- Approved $1,013,380 contract for West End Water Upgrades to Associates Roofing and Construction, Inc. (Unanimous)
- Adopted ordinance to create Residential Utility Round-Up Program and Assistance Fund (4-3)
- Approved $125,609.53 purchase of John Deere loader from Dobbs Equipment (Unanimous)
- Approved $79,560.79 purchase of pre-fabricated bathroom unit for Baruch Park (Unanimous)
- Adopted strategic priority goals for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 (Unanimous)
- Approved insurance payments of $461,712.50 to SCMIRF and $114,952.00 to SCMIT (Unanimous)
- Authorized City Administrator to proceed with new city hall site preparation and project management (Unanimous)
- Appointed Jo Michelle Overton to the BZA Board (4-3)
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion to approve second reading of an ordinance to create the Reside ntial Utility Round -Up Program and the Residential Utilities Round -Up Assistance Fund. Council Member Angner moved, seconded by…
4 yea
Angner yea · Clements yea · Morris yea · Jayroe yea
Motion to fill one vacancy on the BZA Board with one of the following applicants: Jennifer Renee Sargent. Council Member Angner moved, seconded by Council Member Milton. REGULAR MEETING OF CITY…
3 yea
Obeng yea · Milton yea · Smalls yea
Motion to fill one vacancy on the BZA Board with one of the following applicants: Jo Michelle Overton. Council Member Angner moved, seconded by Council Member Milton. Mayor Jayroe stated under the…
4 yea
Angner yea · Clements yea · Morris yea · Jayroe yea
Motion to fill one vacancy on the BZA Board with one of the following applicants: David Collins. Council Member Angner moved, seconded by Council Member Milton. Mayor Jayroe stated under the policy…
1 yea
Angner yea