Georgetown public meetings in 2024

City Council

The Georgetown City Council will consider a rezoning at 327 Duke Street from R1 to R4, adopt the FY2025-26 budget calendar, and vote on multiple contracts. These include a $671,021.30 underground infrastructure upgrade, a $454,622.03 park equipment upgrade at East Bay Park, a $399,340.95 vacuum truck, and a $196,149.75 dump truck. The meeting also includes monthly department reports and an executive session on bid process legal advice.

• Second reading of ordinance to rezone 0.38 acres at 327 Duke Street from Residential (R1) to Residential (R4)
• Motion to approve $671,021.30 for Front St underground infrastructure phase 3 project to Sumter Utilities
• Motion to approve $454,622.03 for park equipment upgrades at East Bay Park to Churchich Recreation
• Motion to approve $399,340.95 for purchase of a 400-ECO Vac-truck from Jet-Vac
• Motion to approve $196,149.75 for purchase of a Scowbody Dump Truck from Carolina International Trucks

City Council approved all agenda items unanimously, including a $671,021.30 contract for Front Street underground infrastructure phase 3, a $454,622.03 park equipment upgrade at East Bay Park, and a $399,340.95 vacuum truck purchase. Council also approved a rezoning at 327 Duke Street, the FY2025-26 budget calendar, and a dump truck purchase. The City Administrator's recommendation to use Construction Management services for the Municipal Complex Phase II renovations was accepted.

• Approved rezoning of 0.38 acres at 327 Duke Street from R1 to R4 (7-0)
• Approved FY2025-26 Budget Calendar (7-0)
• Approved $671,021.30 contract to Sumter Utilities for Front St underground infrastructure phase 3 (7-0)
• Approved $196,149.75 purchase of Scowbody Dump Truck from Carolina International Trucks (7-0)
• Approved $454,622.03 contract to Churchich Recreation for East Bay Park equipment upgrades (7-0)
• Approved $399,340.95 purchase of 400-ECO Vac-truck from Jet-Vac (7-0)
• Approved minutes of November 21, 2024 meeting (7-0)
• Approved Construction Management services for Municipal Complex Phase II renovations (7-0)

City Council

The council will vote on a resolution adopting the multi-jurisdictional Georgetown County Hazard Mitigation Plan and hold first reading of an ordinance to rezone 0.38 acres at 327 Duke Street from R1 to R4. Other actions include approving a $111,200 change order for demolition and asbestos abatement at the new City Hall, purchasing 400 water meter nodes for $82,680, and considering a holiday moratorium on the two-hour parking ordinance. The meeting also includes numerous department monthly reports and an executive session for board appointments.

• Motion to approve change order to Coastal Structures for selective demolition, asbestos abatement, and air monitoring at new City Hall for $111,200
• Motion to approve purchasing 400 water meter nodes for Water Utilities Department for $82,680 with FY-25 funds
• Motion to approve a Resolution for a holiday moratorium of the two hour parking Ordinance
• Motion to approve first reading of Ordinance Rezoning 0.38 acres at 327 Duke Street from R1 to R4
• Motion to approve Resolution adopting the multi-jurisdictional Georgetown County Hazard Mitigation Plan, 2024

Georgetown City Council adopted the 2024 Georgetown County Hazard Mitigation Plan and approved the first reading of an ordinance to rezone 0.38 acres at 327 Duke Street from Residential (R1) to Residential (R4). Council also approved a $111,200 change order for the new City Hall building, purchased 400 water meter nodes for $82,680, and approved a holiday moratorium on the two-hour parking ordinance. Additionally, council members approved board and commission appointments and the minutes from October 17 and October 24, 2024.

• Approved resolution adopting the multi-jurisdictional Georgetown County Hazard Mitigation Plan, 2024 (6-0)
• Approved first reading of an ordinance rezoning 0.38 acres at 327 Duke Street from Residential (R1) to Residential (R4) (6-0)
• Approved a change order to Coastal Structures for $111,200.00 for the new City Hall building (6-0)
• Approved purchasing 400 water meter nodes for $82,680.00 using FY-25 funds (6-0)
• Approved a resolution for a holiday moratorium of the two-hour parking ordinance (6-0)
• Approved meeting minutes of October 17 and October 24, 2024 (6-0)
• Reappointed Janette Rodrigues and Andrew Friedman to the Arts & Cultural Commission (6-0)
• Appointed John Sisk (6-0) and reappointed Ede Graves (6-0) to the Architectural Review Board, while a motion to appoint Brooke Huffman failed (0-6)

City Council

The council will receive updates on Pump Station #11 and the associated force main project, which is funded by a SCIIP grant. It will also review the existing parade ordinance. No other items are on the agenda.

• Pump Station #11 and Force Main Project Updates (SCIIP grant)
• Parade Ordinance Review

The City Council held a special meeting to receive updates on the Pump Station #11 and Force Main Project, funded by a SCIIP grant, and to review the city's parade ordinance. No formal votes were taken on these items; the meeting was informational and discussion-based. The council discussed potential changes to parade routes and costs, but no decisions were made.

• Received update on Pump Station #11 and Force Main Project; design complete, bids to be advertised in early November 2025, construction January 2025 to July 2026
• Discussed parade ordinance review; no formal action taken
• Council members suggested possible parade route changes and cost discussions with organizers, but no motions were made

City Council

The City Council will vote on purchasing a new grapple loader truck and a second reading of an ordinance regarding operation on flooded or closed roads. The body will also review September 2024 monthly reports from city departments. An executive session is scheduled to discuss the Winyah Fishing Village project and the Cannon Street property.

• Purchase of a 2024 Petersen TL3 Grapple Loader Truck from Amick Equipment for $219,163.66
• Second reading of an ordinance amending Section 20-46 regarding operation on flooded or closed streets, roads, highways, bridges or alleys
• Proclamation designating November 2024 as Native American Heritage Month
• Executive session discussion on incentives for the Winyah Fishing Village project
• Executive session discussion regarding the Cannon Street property

City Council approved second reading of an ordinance banning operation of vehicles on flooded or closed streets, roads, highways, bridges, or alleys. Council also approved the purchase of a 2024 Petersen TL3 Grapple Loader Truck from Amick Equipment for $219,163.66. Both votes were unanimous (7-0). Council authorized the City Administrator to move forward and clarify the Memorandum of Understanding for the bulkhead at the end of Cannon Street.

• Approved second reading of ordinance amending Section 20-46 on operation on flooded or closed streets (7-0)
• Approved purchase of 2024 Petersen TL3 Grapple Loader Truck from Amick Equipment for $219,163.66 (7-0)
• Approved minutes of September 19, 2024 council meeting (7-0)
• Approved entering Executive Session to discuss appointments, legal updates, Winyah Fishing Village incentive, and Cannon Street property (7-0)
• Approved authorizing City Administrator to move forward and clarify MOU for bulkhead at end of Cannon Street (7-0)

City Council

The City Council will discuss funding for 15 hospitality tax applicants and a radio system upgrade. Members will also consider a first reading of an ordinance regarding vehicle operation on flooded or closed roads.

• Payment of $169,954.71 to Motorola Solutions for replacement radios
• Disbursement of FY 2024/2025 Accommodations & Hospitality Tax Funds to 15 applicants
• First reading of an ordinance amending Section 20-46 regarding operation on flooded or closed streets
• Proclamation of Fire Prevention Week (October 6-12, 2024)
• Proclamation of Melissa Jefferson Day (October 12, 2024)

The Georgetown City Council approved the purchase of replacement radios from Motorola Solutions for $169,954.71, approved the accommodations and hospitality tax disbursement to 15 applicants, and passed the first reading of an ordinance on operating vehicles on flooded or closed streets. The council also reappointed Zannie Graham to the Construction Board of Appeals and approved minutes from prior meetings. No formal action was taken in executive session.

• Approved $169,954.71 to Motorola Solutions for radio replacements (5-0)
• Approved accommodations and hospitality tax disbursement to 15 applicants (5-0)
• Approved first reading of ordinance on flooded/closed street operation (5-0)
• Reappointed Zannie Graham to Construction Board of Appeals for 5-year term (5-0)
• Approved minutes of August 15 and August 22, 2024 meetings (5-0)
• Approved entering executive session for appointments and legal advice (5-0)

City Council

The City Council held a special meeting/workshop where they heard a presentation on parking solutions from T2 Systems and received an update from the Main Street Director. The only formal action taken was approving the second reading of an ordinance to amend rates and fees for raw water services, which passed unanimously. The council also entered executive session for legal advice but took no formal action there.

• Approved second reading of ordinance to amend raw water service rates and fees (unanimous)
• Approved motion to enter executive session for legal advice (unanimous)
• Approved motion to adjourn executive session and reconvene (unanimous)
• Approved motion to adjourn the special meeting (unanimous)

City Council

City Council unanimously approved a $1,082,485.00 contract with Coastal Structures Corporation for the Raw Water Pump Station Electrical Upgrades Project. Council also approved several equipment purchases, including a $388,712.27 garbage truck and a $265,079.30 leaf vacuum truck. An ordinance to amend raw water service rates passed first reading and will be considered again on August 22, 2024.

• Approved $169,006.40 Scott Air Pack replacement for Fire Department (unanimous)
• Approved 5-year, $30,840/year lease for 30 Getac mobile data terminals for Police (unanimous)
• Adopted ordinance closing 17-Foot Alley and granting easement to John C. Burgess (unanimous)
• Approved $1,082,485.00 contract to Coastal Structures for Raw Water Pump Station Electrical Upgrades (unanimous)
• Approved $83,152.00 floral installation agreement with Songbird Nursery (unanimous)
• Approved $388,712.27 purchase of New Way Sidewinder XTR garbage truck (unanimous)
• Approved $210,615.00 Freightliner dump truck purchase (unanimous)
• Approved $265,079.30 leaf vacuum truck purchase (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council held a special meeting where it issued a proclamation for Community Health Center Week and then entered executive session for legal advice. No formal action was taken in executive session, and the meeting adjourned without any substantive decisions.

• Proclaimed August 4-10, 2024 as Community Health Center Week
• Approved entering executive session for legal advice (unanimous)
• Approved reconvening after executive session (unanimous)
• Approved adjournment of the special meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The Georgetown City Council unanimously approved all agenda items, including a $85,000 contract with Saint Francis Animal Shelter, a $95,000 dumpster collection contract with GFL Environmental, and several electric utility contracts totaling over $1 million. The council also approved a food truck lease ordinance, a building permit expiration amendment, a law enforcement agreement with the county sheriff, and road closing for 17-Foot Alley. Appointments to city boards were made, with one recusal.

• Approved $85,000 contract with Saint Francis Animal Shelter (unanimous)
• Approved $95,000 annual dumpster collection contract with GFL Environmental (unanimous)
• Approved $134,500 GIS electric system mapping contract with UTEC Engineering (unanimous)
• Approved $240,000 purchase of Terex TC55 bucket truck for Electric Dept (unanimous)
• Approved $125,000 tree clearance contract with Xylem 1 LLC (unanimous)
• Approved $590,000 distribution line contractor services contract with Sumter Utilities (unanimous)
• Approved food truck vendor lease ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved road closing of 17-Foot Alley (unanimous)

City Council

The Georgetown City Council adopted the second reading of the FY 2025 budget totaling $49,303,255 after approving an amendment to increase it by $472,437. Council also approved a $720,718 design-build contract for a new City Hall project with Coastal Structures Corporation, along with several infrastructure and administrative agreements.

• Approved first reading of lease agreement for public property for a food truck vendor (5-0)
• Approved Designated Marketing Organization agreement with Georgetown Business Association for FY2025 (5-0)
• Approved first reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 5, Article I, Section 5-3, Expiration of Building Permits (5-0)
• Approved amending original FY2025 budget to increase it by $472,437 (5-0)
• Adopted as amended the FY 2025 budget ordinance for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 (5-0)
• Approved resolution authorizing discretionary allocation to Capital Reserve Fund (5-0)
• Approved invoice for $80,000 for a Kaminski House FY23 deferred project (5-0)
• Approved contract of $864,000 to Green Wave Contracting, Inc. for Sanitary Sewer Manhole Replacement and Sewer Line Point Repairs Project #1818 (5-0)

City Council

The Georgetown City Council held a special workshop meeting to review presentations on tourism marketing and proposed revisions to the employee handbook. No formal votes were taken on these topics. The council unanimously approved entering an executive session to discuss security contracts, but no formal action was taken during that closed session.

• Approved entering Executive Session (5-0 unanimous)
• Approved reconvening from Executive Session (5-0 unanimous)
• Approved adjourning the meeting (5-0 unanimous)
• No formal action taken on marketing presentation
• No formal action taken on employee handbook revisions

City Council

The City Council approved the first reading of the FY2025 budget, totaling $48,830,818, which represents a 5.4% increase from the previous year. A motion to separate Schedule F encroachment fees for further discussion was defeated 2-4. The council also unanimously approved an $85,000 contract for a new fence at the Electric & Public Works Municipal Complex.

• Approved first reading of FY2025 budget ($48,830,818) (5-1)
• Defeated motion to separate Schedule F encroachment fees (2-4)
• Approved $85,000 fence contract for Electric & Public Works Complex (Unanimous)
• Approved minutes for March 14, 21, and April 18, 2024 meetings (Unanimous)
• Adjourned Regular Meeting (Unanimous)

City Council

The City Council held a special meeting and budget workshop to review updates to the proposed FY2024/2025 budget. Finance Director Kathy Vermeland presented a balanced budget of $48,695,298, which increased from the previous presentation. The meeting included discussions on utility rates, potential grants, and event sponsorships, but no final budget approval or ordinance adoption took place.

• Reviewed updated FY2024/2025 balanced budget of $48,695,298
• Discussed potential $3M Maryville water improvement project grant
• Reviewed proposed utility and waste management rate increases
• Approved motion to adjourn meeting (Unanimous)

City Council

The City Council held a budget workshop to review updated anticipated revenues and proposed expenditures. Finance Director Kathy Vermeland presented an updated budgeted amount of $48,572,440.00. No formal votes were taken on the budget figures during this session.

• Adjourned meeting (Unanimous)

City Council

City Council approved the first reading of ordinances to annex 5.2 acres of land and rezone 19.86 acres on River Walk Dr to Master Planned Residential. The council also authorized payments for an ERP system and municipal complex renovations. Additionally, several board members were reappointed.

• Approved first reading of ordinance annexing 5.2 acres of land (6-1)
• Approved first reading of rezoning 19.86 acres on River Walk Dr to Master Planned Residential (6-1)
• Approved resolution for business license hearings and appeals process (Unanimous)
• Approved $145,652.31 payment to Tyler Tech/New World for ERP System (Unanimous)
• Approved $120,000 amendment with Tych and Walker Architects for Municipal Complex renovations (Unanimous)
• Approved acquisition of sewer utility easement at Church Street (Unanimous)
• Approved proclamation for National Public Works Week, May 19-25, 2024 (Unanimous)
• Reappointed Stephen Truluck to Board of Zoning Appeals and three members to Keep Georgetown Beautiful Board (Unanimous)

City Council

Georgetown City Council unanimously adopted a second reading of an ordinance increasing the FY 2024 budget by $1,533,095.48. The council also approved a $656,082.25 contract for Maryville Water Distribution Improvements and adopted a Short Term Vacation Rental Text Amendment. A change order for the Bobby Alford Pavilion was approved contingent on finding a payment source.

• Adopted FY 2024 budget increase of $1,533,095.48 (unanimous)
• Approved $656,082.25 contract for Maryville Water Distribution Improvements Phase I (unanimous)
• Adopted Short Term Vacation Rental Text Amendment (unanimous)
• Approved Bobby Alford Pavilion change order of $151,510.78 contingent on payment source (unanimous)
• Approved projects for submission to Georgetown County Capital Project Sale Tax Commission (unanimous)
• Approved resolution designating April 2024 as Fair Housing Month (unanimous)
• Approved proclamation for American Red Cross Month in March 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved appointments to Construction Board of Appeals, Board of Zoning Appeals, and Community Appearance Board (unanimous)

City Council

Council held a workshop to review a draft list of city projects for possible submission to the Georgetown County Capital Project Sales Tax Commission, which would decide priorities before county council approval in May and a November vote. Staff presented a proposed Fire Station #3 at $950,000 and 11 water, wastewater and stormwater projects, and SCDOT described the roughly $6.5M Black River Road project, which would need about $1M from the city to relocate electric utilities. No project list was approved; Mr. Whittier said council would finalize and approve the list at its next regular meeting before the April 1 deadline. The only vote taken was to adjourn, which passed unanimously.

• No vote on the draft capital projects list; final approval scheduled for the next regular meeting
• Adjourned the special meeting (7-0, unanimous)

City Council

With Mayor Carol Jayroe and Mayor Pro Tempore Jim Clements absent, the five members present elected Council Member Jonathan Angner as presiding member. Council then approved first reading of an ordinance amending the FY2023/2024 budget to increase it by $1,533,095.48, with Council Member Tamika Williams-Obeng voting no; the next reading is set for 3/21/2024. Council also heard a presentation on inclusive playground equipment for East Bay Park, with no action taken. The meeting adjourned at 5:35pm.

• Appointed Council Member Jonathan Angner as presiding member (unanimous, 5-0)
• Approved first reading of ordinance to increase FY2023/2024 budget by $1,533,095.48 (4-1; Obeng opposed)
• Next reading of the budget amendment scheduled for 3/21/2024 5:30 PM
• Adjourned the special meeting (unanimous)

City Council

City Council unanimously voted to revoke the business license of Mingz Bar and Grill following reports of unlawful activity and nuisance. The council also approved a first reading for short-term vacation rental regulations and adopted an ordinance regarding dwellings unfit for human habitation.

• Revoked business license for Mingz Bar and Grill (Unanimous)
• Adopted ordinance amending 'Dwellings Unfit For Human Habitation' (Unanimous)
• Approved first reading of Short Term Vacation Rental Text Amendment (Unanimous)
• Approved $12,450 software contract for Forerunner (Unanimous)
• Approved water utility easement at 615 Front Street (Unanimous)
• Authorized negotiation of Consent Order for case no. 2023-CP-22-0768 (Unanimous)
• Approved Design-Build contracting for renovations at 420 S. Hazard Street (Unanimous)
• Appointed Neil Lareau to Architectural Review Board and reappointed Susan Lumpkin and Debra Smalls (Unanimous)

City Council

City Council received presentations on proposed utility rate increases and zoning changes for short-term vacation rentals. No formal action was taken on these proposals. The council entered an executive session to discuss the Winyah Fishing Village project, but no formal action was taken during that session.

• Approved motion to enter executive session to discuss Winyah Fishing Village project (Unanimous)
• Approved motion to adjourn executive session and reconvene special meeting (Unanimous)
• Approved motion to adjourn special meeting (Unanimous)

City Council

Georgetown City Council unanimously approved a $157,107 contract for Wi-Fi in public parks and a $79,500 contract for asbestos removal in grant-funded houses. The council also adopted ordinances regarding business licenses and public park activities, and approved law enforcement assistance agreements with Myrtle Beach, Berkeley County, and Horry County. Additionally, the council appointed Jim Clements as Mayor Pro Tempore and approved a $631,886 liability insurance payment.

• Appointed Jim Clements as Mayor Pro Tempore (Unanimous)
• Approved first reading of ordinance on dwellings unfit for habitation (Unanimous)
• Approved $79,500 contract for asbestos demolition with performance bond (Unanimous)
• Adopted second reading of ordinance updating business license classes (Unanimous)
• Approved $157,107 contract for Wi-Fi in public parks (Unanimous)
• Approved FY2024-25 Budget Calendar (Unanimous)
• Adopted second reading of ordinance on activities at East Bay Park ramps (Unanimous)
• Approved law enforcement assistance agreements with Myrtle Beach, Berkeley County, and Horry County (Unanimous)