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Georgetown public meetings in 2023

18 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

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.

🗳️ 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.

🗳️ 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.

🗳️ 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.

🗳️ 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.

🗳️ 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.

🗳️ 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.

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.

🗳️ 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.

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.

🗳️ 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.

🗳️ 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.

🗳️ 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.

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.

🗳️ 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.

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.

🗳️ 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.

🗳️ 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.

🗳️ 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