Hartsville public meetings in 2025

Regular City Council Meeting

The City Council will hold public hearings on four ordinances regarding financing and property leases. The body is also deciding on bid awards for airport rehabilitation and park equipment.

• Ordinance 4480: Lease-purchase financing not to exceed $1,900,000
• Ordinance 4481: Lease of office space at 147 West Carolina Avenue to Community Foundation for a Better Hartsville
• Ordinance 4482: Lease of ~3.40 acres behind Fourteenth Apartments for Rooted in Hartsville Community Garden
• Ordinance 4483: Lease of property at Marlboro Avenue and Seventh Street to Hartsville Rescue Squad
• Resolution 10-24-05: Bid award for Hartsville Regional Airport runway rehabilitation

Special Meeting

The Hartsville City Council will hold a special meeting to decide whether to apply for a Federal Aviation Administration grant totaling $5,056,137 for runway rehabilitation and construction at the Hartsville Regional Airport. The city would contribute $280,896, matched by the South Carolina Aeronautics Commission, for a total project cost of $5,617,929.

• FAA grant request: $5,056,137 for runway rehabilitation and construction at Hartsville Regional Airport
• City funding contribution: $280,896
• South Carolina Aeronautics Commission funding contribution: $280,896
• Total project cost: $5,617,929
• Resolution 09-24-08 to approve grant application

Regular City Council Meeting

The Hartsville City Council will hold final votes on four ordinances, including a curfew change for minors and updates to zoning rules for signs and short-term rentals. They will also consider resolutions for police department services, cemetery funds, environmental consulting, and a generator purchase.

• Ordinance 4475: Amend curfew for minors from midnight to 11 PM
• Ordinance 4476: Purchase 0.036-acre property at 715 Lynwood Place for a lift station
• Resolution 08-24-01: Approve HPD agreement with Rubicon Family Counseling for alcohol enforcement
• Resolution 08-24-04: Award bid for City Hall emergency operations center generator
• Ordinance 4479: Define 'short-term rental' in zoning code

Special Meeting

The City Council will discuss awarding construction contracts for improvements to two local cemeteries. Additionally, the body will consider a collaborative agreement for animal shelter services.

• Proposed bid award to Southern Vistas, Inc. for historic Marion Avenue Cemetery improvements up to $357,233
• Proposed bid award to Southern Vistas, Inc. for Greenlawn Cemetery improvements up to $184,839
• Proposed collaborative agreement with the Darlington County Humane Society for animal shelter services

Regular City Council Meeting

City Council will hold public hearings and final readings for the 2024-2025 fiscal year budget and amendments to the 2023-2024 budget. The body is also considering updates to the city's master fee schedule and residential solid waste fees.

• Ordinance 4472: Adoption of the budget for fiscal year July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025
• Ordinance 4470: Amendment to the residential solid waste user's fee
• Ordinance 4469: Addition of 'Hate Intimidation' to the City of Hartsville Code
• Resolution 06-24-03: Collaborative agreement with Pee Dee Regional Transportation Authority
• Resolution 06-24-02: Authorization of an equipment lease agreement

Regular City Council Meeting

The City Council will discuss leasing the property at 149 West Carolina Avenue to the Darlington County Humane Society. The body will also consider resolutions regarding hazard mitigation, ARPA funds, and grant applications.

• Ordinance 4468: Lease of 149 West Carolina Avenue to Darlington County Humane Society
• Resolution 03-24-01: Adoption of the 2023 Pee Dee Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan
• Resolution 03-24-02: Allocation and expenditure of remaining American Rescue Plan Act funds
• Resolution 03-24-03: Application for SC Forestry Commission grant
• Resolution 03-24-04: Application for South Carolina Department of Public Safety grant

Regular City Council Meeting

The Hartsville City Council will hold a regular meeting to decide on a $2.26M lease-purchase financing resolution, final readings for fee and traffic ordinances, and first readings for zoning changes and business license updates. The meeting also includes a public hearing on fee adjustments and a mutual-aid agreement with the Darlington County Sheriff's Office.

• Final reading of Ordinance 4457 to establish and amend city fees and rates, including parking fines
• Final reading of Ordinance 4458 to amend parking rules and fines in Hartsville Code Chapter 78
• Resolution 09-23-01 authorizing lease-purchase financing up to $2,255,000
• First reading of Ordinance 4460 rezoning two Sonoco Road properties from residential to industrial
• Resolution 09-23-02 approving mutual-aid agreement with Darlington County Sheriff's Office

Regular City Council Meeting

The Hartsville City Council will hold a public hearing and final reading on leasing 149 West Carolina Avenue to the Darlington County Humane Society. They will also consider first readings of ordinances to lease an alleyway, amend the water/sewer rate structure, and adopt the FY 2023-2024 budget. Appointments to city attorney and judge positions are on the agenda.

• Lease 149 West Carolina Avenue to Darlington County Humane Society
• Lease portion of alleyway at 120 South Fifth Street from Trust Company
• Amend water and sewer rate structure per Hartsville City Code §82-176(A)
• Adopt FY 2023-2024 budget with 18% average revenue increase
• Appoint city attorney and judge (Resolutions 05-23-01 & 05-23-02)

Regular City Council Meeting

The Hartsville City Council will meet to approve minutes from the previous month and hear a public hearing on Ordinance 4425, which adds a new 'Code of Conduct' chapter to the city code. The agenda also includes a proclamation and a monthly departmental update.

• Approval of October 2021 City Council minutes
• Public hearing on Ordinance 4425: Code of Conduct
• Monthly Departmental Update: City Clerk
• Proclamation presentation
• Boards and Commissions draft minutes and reports

Regular City Council Meeting

The Hartsville City Council will meet to decide on two resolutions: one to apply for a federal Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) and another to approve a memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the Hartsville Police Department and the Chesterfield County Sheriff’s Office for shared public safety radio system usage. The meeting will also include a presentation on the 2020 Census redistricting report and the year-end 2022 audit report.

• Resolution 02-23-01: Approval to apply for Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG)
• Resolution 02-23-02: Approval for Hartsville Police Department to enter into MOU with Chesterfield County Sheriff’s Office for public safety radio system usage
• Presentation of SC Revenue and Fiscal Affairs 2020 Census Redistricting Report
• Presentation of Year End 6-30-22 Audit Report by Shane Kirkley, CPA
• Ordinance 4447: Amending city’s business license program to revoke informal agreements

Regular City Council Meeting

The City Council will hold a public hearing on an ordinance to reduce the minimum space between buildings in cluster housing developments. The body is also considering the creation of the Main Street Hartsville Advisory Board and several police department agreements.

• Public hearing and final reading of Ordinance 4446 regarding cluster housing building spacing
• Resolution 01-23-01 to create the Main Street Hartsville (MSH) Advisory Board and define its district boundaries
• Resolution 01-23-02 for HPD access to the SLED Automated License Plate Reader System
• Resolution 01-23-03 for a mutual aid agreement between HPD and Chesterfield County Sheriff’s Office
• Resolution 01-23-05 for MOUs with Coker University for historic structure preservation grants

Regular City Council Meeting

The City Council will hold public hearings for final readings of two ordinances regarding property leases. The body will also discuss contractual arrangements with local industry and a board appointment for the Hartsville Public Development Corporation.

• Ordinance 4444: Lease of property at the corner of Marlboro Avenue and Seventh Street to the Hartsville Rescue Squad
• Ordinance 4445: Lease of property at 114 South Fourth Street to Brandy Stellingworth
• Resolution 10-22-01: Appointment of a new director to the Board of Directors of the Hartsville Public Development Corporation
• Executive session to discuss proposed contractual arrangements with local industry

Special Meeting

The City Council is meeting to discuss the city's Master Plan for future growth. The body will also consider the first reading of two ordinances regarding infrastructure funding and emergency services.

• Ordinance 4442: Funding up to $200,000 for the Carolina Avenue storm water flooding mitigation project
• Ordinance 4443: Authorization of a Fire Service Agreement with Darlington County for the Hartsville Fire District
• Discussion on the City Master Plan led by City Manager Moore

Regular City Council Meeting

The City Council will hold a public hearing and final vote on a lease amendment for T-Mobile South, LLC to install a diesel generator. The council will also consider a first reading of a lease amendment for Verizon Wireless to install cellular equipment at the same location.

• Final reading of Ordinance 4440: T-Mobile South, LLC lease amendment for a diesel generator at Poole Street Water Tower
• First reading of Ordinance 4441: Verizon Wireless lease amendment for cellular equipment at Poole Street Water Tower
• Resolution 07-22-01: Appointments to city boards, commissions, and committees
• Executive session regarding potential contractual negotiations for city property and board appointments

Regular City Council Meeting

The City Council will hold public hearings and final readings for several ordinances, including the adoption of budgets for the upcoming fiscal year. The body will also consider changes to solid waste fees and zoning for a property on East Carolina Avenue.

• Ordinance 4432: Adoption of budgets for fiscal year July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2023
• Ordinance 4433: Amendment to commercial solid waste user's fee
• Ordinance 4434: Rezoning 507 East Carolina Avenue from Campus (CA) to Professional (P-1)
• Ordinance 4435: Lease amendment for T-Mobile South, LLC at Poole Street water tower
• Ordinance 4438: Lease of alleyway at 120 South Fifth Street from Trust Company

Regular City Council Meeting

The City Council will hold public hearings and final readings for two ordinances. The body is deciding on a property lease for a humane society and a zoning change for a residential property.

• Ordinance 4430: Lease of property at 149 West Carolina Avenue to Darlington County Humane Society
• Ordinance 4431: Rezoning 8.29 acres on Fourteenth Street (Tax Map 036-12-01-011) from Planned Development to Residential (R-2)
• Executive session to discuss potential contractual negotiations regarding city property and the city attorney

Regular City Council Meeting

The City Council will hold a public hearing on annexing 5.11 acres at Bay Road and West Bobo Newsom Highway. The body will also discuss a police department MOU for facial recognition and a property lease for the Darlington County Humane Society.

• Final reading of Ordinance 4429 to annex 5.11 acres at Bay Road and West Bobo Newsom Highway
• Resolution 03-22-01 for bid award and utility funds for water line extension
• Resolution 03-22-02 for HPD to enter MOU with SLED for criminal facial recognition system
• First reading of Ordinance 4430 to lease 149 West Carolina Avenue to Darlington County Humane Society
• First reading of Ordinance 4431 to rezone 8.29 acres on Fourteenth Street from Planned Development to Residential

Special Meeting

The Hartsville City Council will hold a special meeting that includes a work session and an executive session. The executive session is called to discuss potential appointments and the potential sale of a portion of city-owned property. The council may take action on matters discussed in the executive session after returning to open session.

• Motion to enter Executive Session for potential appointments and property sale discussion
• Motion to verify only listed items were discussed in Executive Session
• Discussion of ARPA funding and Strategic Planning Session Recap
• Review of Campbell Street resurfacing project and Marion Avenue Cemetery preservation
• Consideration of Historic Butler District streetscape improvements

Regular City Council Meeting

The City Council will hold public hearings and final readings for two ordinances amending the city code. The body will also consider the annexation of approximately 5.11 acres of land and an appointment to the Planning Commission.

• Public hearing and final reading of Ordinance 4427 regarding City Code Chapter 78 and Section 74-4
• Public hearing and final reading of Ordinance 4428 regarding City Code Chapter 31 and Zoning Appendix A
• First reading of Ordinance 4429 to annex approximately 5.11 acres at Bay Road and West Bobo Newsom Highway
• Resolution 02-22-01 regarding ex officio members for the Hartsville Public Development Corporation
• Resolution 02-22-02 regarding an appointment to the Planning Commission

Special Meeting

The City Council is holding a special meeting to enter an executive session. The purpose of the session is to discuss the City Attorney contract and related matters.

• Executive session regarding City Attorney contract

Regular City Council Meeting

The Hartsville City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on borrowing up to $1,477,300 for water system improvements from the state revolving loan fund. They will also decide whether to award a construction contract for a new well and treatment facility on Smith Street and amend zoning and city code provisions.

• Ordinance 4426: $1,477,300 water system loan from South Carolina Water Quality Revolving Fund Authority
• Resolution 01-22-02: Bid award for Smith Street Well and Water Treatment Facility construction
• Ordinance 4427: First reading to amend Chapter 78, Section 78-434 of the City of Hartsville Code
• Ordinance 4428: First reading to amend zoning and city code provisions in Chapter 31 and Appendix A
• Executive session to discuss sub-committee elimination and potential city property lease negotiations

Regular City Council Meeting

The City Council will hold a public hearing to lease property to the Hartsville Rescue Squad and consider authorizing up to $700,000 in lease-purchase financing for capital items. The body will also discuss fee amendments and American Rescue Plan Act funds.

• Public hearing for Ordinance 4421: Lease property at Marlboro Ave and 7th St to Hartsville Rescue Squad
• First reading for Ordinance 4424: Authorize $700,000 lease-purchase financing
• Resolution 09-21-02: Amend city fees for operation
• Resolution 09-21-03: Approve expenditure of American Rescue Plan Act funds
• First reading for Ordinance 4422: Amend Business License chapter

Regular City Council Meeting

The City Council will hold a public hearing on amendments to the city code regarding boards and committees. The body is also deciding on several resolutions for utility extensions, loan applications, and property leases.

• Ordinance 4419: Authorize lease-purchase financing not exceeding $350,000
• Ordinance 4420: Lease portion of 114 South Fourth Street to Brandy Stellingworth dba The Station
• Resolution 07-21-02: Expend utility funds for water line extension for new development
• Resolution 07-21-04: Apply for a South Carolina Drinking Water Revolving Loan Fund (DWSRF)
• Ordinance 4418: Public hearing to amend City Code Chapter 2 regarding boards, commissions and committees

Regular City Council Meeting

The Hartsville City Council will hold public hearings and final readings on three ordinances: one amending the business license program to comply with state law, another designating a Bailey Bill property at 559 West Carolina Avenue, and a third authorizing lease-purchase financing up to $700,000. The council will also consider a first reading of an ordinance establishing a city code of conduct.

• Ordinance 4422: Amend Business License Program (Chapter 14 Article II) to comply with SC H4431
• Ordinance 4423: Designate Bailey Bill property at 559 West Carolina Avenue, Tax Map #056-09-03-004
• Ordinance 4424: Authorize lease-purchase financing up to $700,000
• Ordinance 4425: First reading to add city Code of Conduct (Chapter 2 Article I)
• Executive session for property agreements and potential litigation under SC FOIA §30-4-70(a)(2)

Work Session

The Hartsville City Council will hold a work session to receive updates on the Master Plan Survey, Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Survey, current grants, and a proposed change to the monthly work session schedule. This is a discussion-only session with no formal votes or decisions scheduled.

• Master Plan Survey update and next steps
• CDBG Survey and hearing update
• Grants status update
• Proposal to move work session time to 11:00 AM

Work Session

City Council and the Planning Commission will meet for a joint engagement session. The body will discuss the Master Plan process, a zoning revamp, and specific district regulations.

• Discussion of Master Plan process
• Zoning revamp
• Signage regulations for commercial and residential zones
• Short term rentals regulations
• Density regulations

Work Session

The City Council will hold a work session to receive updates from the City Manager. Discussions will cover the city's master plan, a proposed public safety building, and a potential workforce housing project.

• Update on Master Plan timeline and kickoff event
• Design progress update for the proposed Public Safety Building
• Discussion of a potential workforce housing project
• Recap of the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 budget

Special Meeting

City Council will hold a public hearing and final reading for Ordinance 4485. The ordinance concerns the acceptance of a property donation from Pedigreed Properties LLC for use as a city park.

• Ordinance 4485: Donation of property at the corner of South Fourth Street and East Washington Street
• Tax map parcels involved: 057-03-01-038, 057-03-01-099, 057-03-01-102

Regular City Council Meeting

The City Council will hold public hearings for a lease-purchase financing ordinance and a property lease. The body will also discuss the sale of the Canal District property and a lease for the Hartsville Rescue Squad.

• Ordinance 4419: Lease-purchase financing not exceeding $350,000
• Ordinance 4420: Lease of 114 South Fourth Street to Brandy Stellingworth dba The Station
• Resolution 08-21-01: Sale of approximately 10 acres of the Canal District
• Ordinance 4421: Lease of property at the corner of Marlboro Avenue and Seventh Street to Hartsville Rescue Squad
• Resolution 08-21-02: Transfer of cemetery lot revenue to Perpetual Care Investment Trust Fund

Work Session

City Council will hold a work session to receive presentations on three specific topics. The meeting is for discussion and updates rather than final voting on ordinances.

• Presentation on Pickleball Courts
• Presentation on Charette Process
• Update on Cameras

Special Meeting

The City Council is meeting to discuss and decide on Resolution 09-22-01. This resolution proposes using American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to provide a grant match for utility improvements.

• Resolution 09-22-01: Authorization of up to $1,265,018 from ARPA funds for the South Carolina Infrastructure Improvement Program (SCIIP) match

Work Session

The City Council will hold a work session to receive updates from the City Manager. Discussions will focus on the city's Master Plan and several ongoing local projects.

• Master Plan status and next steps
• EdVenture downtown building update
• Proposed Eagle Scout Project for Burry Park
• Pride Park and Pickleball Courts updates
• Brownfields Assessments and YMCA Parking Lot updates

Work Session

City Council is holding a work session to receive updates on downtown buildings and tax reassessments. The body will review presentations for potential housing developments, including tiny homes and villas.

• Potential housing development at former Lincoln Village Property by Connelly Development
• Potential tiny housing development at former Lincoln Village Property by Jeremiah 29:11 Housing
• Update on Sanctuary Villas Phase 2 development
• Millage reassessment process update
• Update on West Washington Street property by Bryan Braddock

Work Session

City Council will hold a work session to discuss several proposed regulatory changes and incentives. The meeting includes a review of ARPA funds and a proposed ordinance to regulate short-term rental units.

• Proposed short-term rental ordinance requiring annual permits and designated agents
• Discussion of ARPA funds recap and potential funded projects
• Proposed changes to signage regulations for commercial and residential zones
• Discussion of residential building incentives
• Discussion of a request from House of Hope

Regular City Council Meeting

The City Council is reviewing several first-reading ordinances including updates to the city's curfew and zoning codes. The body is also discussing property acquisitions, alleyway leases, and a bid for new pickleball courts.

• Ordinance 4475: Amendment to the city's curfew code
• Ordinance 4476: Purchase of 0.036 acres at 715 Lynwood Place
• Ordinance 4478: Lease of alleyway at 120 South Fifth Street
• Ordinance 4479: Addition of 'short-term rental' to the zoning code
• Resolution 07-24-04: Bid award for eight pickleball courts at Lawton Park

Regular City Council Meeting

The Hartsville City Council will decide on several financial and community-support measures, including a $1.9 million lease-purchase financing agreement, utility assistance partnerships, and grant applications for economic development and tree management. The meeting also includes first readings of ordinances for leasing properties to local nonprofits and a paving project for a parking lot off South Fourth Street.

• $1.9M lease-purchase financing for city projects (Ordinance 4480)
• Agreement with Darlington County Community Action Agency for utility assistance (Resolution 09-24-01)
• Application to SC Community Development Block Grant Program (Resolution 09-24-02)
• Consulting firm approval for tree planting/management and streetscape plan (Resolution 09-24-04)
• Bid award for paving project at parking lot off South Fourth Street (Resolution 09-24-05)

Regular City Council Meeting

The City Council will discuss the expenditure of remaining American Rescue Plan Act funds and a property donation. The body will also review a highway project agreement with the SCDOT.

• Resolution 12-24-02: Allocation and expenditure of remaining American Rescue Plan Act funds
• Ordinance 4485: Acceptance of property donation at South Fourth Street and East Washington Street
• Resolution 12-24-01: Municipal State Highway Project Agreement with SCDOT
• Executive session to discuss negotiations for the purchase of property

Regular City Council Meeting

The Hartsville City Council will hold public hearings and final readings on three ordinances: a lease amendment for Verizon Wireless equipment on the Poole Street water tower, funding for storm-water improvements, and a fire-service agreement with Darlington County. The meeting also includes resolutions on cemetery revenue transfers, a police-department memorandum with ATF, and a bid award for demolishing a vacant gas station at Sixth Street and West Carolina Avenue.

• Final reading and vote on Ordinance 4441: amend Verizon Wireless lease for cellular equipment on Poole Street water tower
• Final reading and vote on Ordinance 4442: authorize funding for storm-water improvements
• Final reading and vote on Ordinance 4443: fire-service agreement with Darlington County
• Resolution 08-22-03: award demolition contract for vacant gas station at Sixth Street and West Carolina Avenue
• Resolution 08-22-02: authorize Hartsville Police Department memorandum of agreement with ATF

Regular City Council Meeting

The City Council will hold a first reading for the fiscal year 2024-2025 budget and amendments to the 2023-2024 budget. The body is also discussing updates to residential solid waste fees and general city operation rates.

• Ordinance 4472: Adoption of the budget for fiscal year July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025
• Ordinance 4470: Amendment to the residential solid waste user’s fee
• Ordinance 4471: Establishment and amendment of city operation fees and rates
• Ordinance 4469: Addition of 'Hate Intimidation' to the City of Hartsville Code
• Resolution 05-24-01: Letter of support for infrastructure for a potential workforce housing project

Special Meeting

The City Council is meeting to discuss first readings of three ordinances. These include budget adjustments for property and equipment purchases, a small land lease for police access, and an incentive agreement for a local business expansion.

• Ordinance 4437: Budget amendments including $221,486 for a building at 111 N. Fifth Street and $275,694 for a sanitation truck
• Ordinance 4438: Lease of an alleyway at 120 South Fifth Street from Trust Company for $1.00 annually
• Ordinance 4439: Incentive agreement with Mr. B's Frozen Foods, LLC for a pump station at 1015 W. Bobo Newson Hwy.
• Presentation by Don Strickland, Executive Director of Pee Dee Regional Transportation Authority

Regular City Council Meeting

The City Council will hold a first reading of the budgets for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2022. The body will also consider expenditures from the American Rescue Plan Act and updates to solid waste fees and debris collection rules.

• First reading of FY 2022-2023 budgets
• Resolution 05-22-01 to authorize expenditure of American Rescue Plan Act funds
• Ordinance 4433 to amend commercial solid waste user's fees
• Ordinance 4434 to rezone 507 East Carolina Avenue from Campus (CA) to Professional (P-1)
• Ordinance 4435 to amend the T-Mobile South, LLC lease for cellular equipment on the Poole Street water tower

Special Meeting

City Council will discuss the use of ARPA funds and consider resolutions to participate in a state investment pool and apply for parks and aviation grants. The meeting includes a discussion on a drainage report with an estimated total project cost of $3,573,539.

• Discussion of ARPA funds
• Resolution 03-22-03: Participation in the South Carolina Local Government Investment Pool
• Resolution 03-22-04: Grant application for South Carolina Parks, Recreation, and Tourism
• Resolution 03-22-05: Grant application for US Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
• Executive session regarding the lease or sale of city-owned properties

Special Meeting

City Council will meet for a strategic planning session to discuss 2025 goals and special projects. The body will also hold a special meeting to appoint members to various city boards, committees, and commissions.

• Resolution 02-24-04: Appointments to city boards, committees, and commissions
• Discussion of American Rescue Plan Act funds
• Sixth Street & South Hartsville redevelopment discussion
• Fourth & Railroad property discussion
• Hartsville Industrial Park and recreation enhancements discussion

Regular City Council Meeting

The City Council will conduct a public hearing and final reading of Ordinance 4467 regarding the establishment and amendment of city fees and rates. The body will also consider grants for firefighters and an emergency shelter agreement.

• Public hearing and final reading of Ordinance 4467 to amend city fees and rates
• Resolution 02-24-01: Application for FEMA Assistance to Firefighters (AFG) grant
• Resolution 02-24-02: Collaborative agreement with House of Hope of the Pee Dee for emergency shelter services
• Presentation of the Year End 6-30-23 Audit Report by Shane Kirkley, CPA
• Resolution 02-24-03: Appointments to city boards, committees, and commissions

Regular City Council Meeting

The City Council will meet to vote on ex-officio appointments to city boards, commissions, and committees. The body will also enter an executive session to receive legal advice regarding business licenses.

• Resolution 01-24-01: Ex-officio appointments to city boards, commissions, and committees
• Executive session regarding legal advice on business licenses
• Approval of minutes from the December 12, 2023 meeting
• Flag presentations to Duane Cassidy and Michael Webb for 50 years of firefighter service

Regular City Council Meeting

The City Council will hold a public hearing on extending a lease with T-Mobile South, LLC and consider a first reading of an ordinance to establish and amend city fees and rates. The meeting also includes the swearing-in of newly elected officials and the election of a Mayor Pro-Tempore.

• Final reading of Ordinance 4466 to extend the lease term for T-Mobile South, LLC
• First reading of Ordinance 4467 to establish and amend city fees and rates
• Resolution 12-23-02: Mutual aid agreement between Hartsville and Myrtle Beach Police Departments
• Resolution 12-23-03: Application for Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) grant
• Resolution 12-23-04: Authorization to spend a portion of American Rescue Plan Act funds

Regular City Council Meeting

The Hartsville City Council will hold a public hearing and final reading on Ordinance 4464, which proposes selling a 2,714-square-foot portion of tax map 056-06-02-087 at 114 South Fourth Street to Retrofit SIP-N-SEAT for ADA access improvements. The council will also consider Ordinance 4465, which expands the commercial solid waste service boundary, and first reading of Ordinance 4466 to extend T-Mobile’s lease terms.

• Sale of 2,714 sq ft at 114 South Fourth Street to Retrofit SIP-N-SEAT for ADA access
• Expansion of commercial solid waste service boundary via Ordinance 4465
• First reading of lease extension for T-Mobile South, LLC at 100 East Carolina Avenue
• Approval of design-build contractor for Piratesville Splash Pad renovation
• Rezoning of two Sonoco properties on SonoCo Road from residential to industrial

Special Meeting

City Council will receive updates on the House of Hope project, Splashpad renovations, and a Brownfields Assessment Grant. The body may also enter an executive session to receive legal advice regarding a business license appeal.

• House of Hope Project Update
• Splashpad Renovations
• Brownfields Assessment Grant Update
• Executive session for legal advice on a business license appeal

Regular City Council Meeting

The City Council will hold public hearings and final readings for several ordinances, including zoning changes and property leases. The body will also consider a sale of city property and the expenditure of American Rescue Plan Act funds.

• Rezoning two properties on Sonoco Road from Residential (R-1) to Industrial (M-2)
• Leasing property at Marlboro Avenue and Seventh Street to Hartsville Rescue Squad
• Leasing a portion of 114 South Fourth Street to Brandy Stellingworth
• Sale of 2,714 square feet at 114 South Fourth Street to Retrofit Sip-N-Seat
• Authorization to spend a portion of American Rescue Plan Act funds

Regular City Council Meeting

The Hartsville City Council will hold a public hearing and final reading on Ordinance 4468 to lease the property at 149 W Carolina Avenue to the Darlington County Humane Society. The meeting will also include three resolutions: applying for a state archives grant, supporting infrastructure for workforce housing, and allocating $175,000 from ARPA funds for a master plan.

• Public hearing and final reading of Ordinance 4468 to lease 149 W Carolina Ave to Darlington County Humane Society
• Resolution 04-24-01: Apply for a South Carolina Department of Archives and History grant
• Resolution 04-24-02: Support infrastructure improvements for potential workforce housing project
• Resolution 04-24-03: Allocate $175,000 from ARPA funds for a master plan

Special Meeting

The City Council will hold a special meeting to discuss the allocation of ARPA funds and options for truck routes. The body will also enter an executive session to discuss the proposed purchase and donation of properties.

• Discussion of ARPA funds allocation
• Discussion regarding truck route options
• Executive session for negotiations on proposed purchase and donation of properties

Regular City Council Meeting

The City Council will hold a public hearing and final reading on the sale of real property at 712 South Eighth Street. The body will also discuss board appointments and contractual arrangements for recreation and the multi county business park in executive session.

• Final reading of Ordinance 4484 to authorize the sale of approximately 6.95 acres at 712 South Eighth Street
• Resolution 11-24-01 regarding appointment recommendations to the Hartsville Parking, Beautification and Business Improvement Commission
• Executive session to discuss multi county business park and recreation contractual arrangements
• Presentations on a skatepark by Sk8Hartsville and an Eagle Scout project by Natalie Traver
• Presentation by Main Street Hartsville

Regular City Council Meeting

The Hartsville City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on Ordinance 4456 to expand the Parks Committee’s scope to include recreation. They will also consider eight resolutions, including transferring cemetery revenue to a perpetual care fund and dissolving the Hartsville Public Development Corporation.

• Public hearing and final reading of Ordinance 4456 to amend city code for Parks Committee expansion
• Resolution 08-23-01: Transfer cemetery revenue to perpetual care investment trust fund
• Resolution 08-23-02: Approval to dissolve Hartsville Public Development Corporation
• Resolution 08-23-03: Designate Hartsville as a Bee City USA affiliate
• Resolution 08-23-08: Amendment of fees necessary for city operations

Regular City Council Meeting

The Hartsville City Council will decide on four resolutions: applying for a state parks grant, supporting a governor’s school expansion, and awarding contracts for cemetery operations and water/wastewater treatment plant maintenance. They will also hold a first reading of an ordinance amending parks committee provisions.

• Resolution 07-23-01: Apply for SCPRT grant
• Resolution 07-23-02: Support GSSM property acquisition for expansion
• Resolution 07-23-03: Approve bid award for cemetery operations and maintenance
• Resolution 07-23-04: Approve bid award for water/wastewater treatment plant operations and maintenance
• First reading of Ordinance 4456: Amend City Code Chapter 2, Article IV, Division 4, Section 2-376 for Parks Committee

Regular City Council Meeting

The City Council will hold public hearings and final readings for the upcoming fiscal year budget and water and sewer rate structures. The body will also consider several resolutions regarding public transit, police accreditation, and the designation of a cultural district.

• Final reading of Ordinance 4455 to adopt the fiscal year budget for July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024
• Final reading of Ordinance 4454 to amend the water and sewer rate structure
• Final reading of Ordinance 4452 to lease an alleyway at 120 South Fifth Street
• Resolution 06-23-03 for a collaborative agreement with Pee Dee Regional Transportation Authority
• Resolution 06-23-06 to name the Hartsville Regional Airport Terminal Building for Senator Gerald Malloy

Special Meeting

The City Council is meeting to authorize emergency funding for sewer system repairs and discuss several community development items. The body will also consider an application for the Bee City USA program and a purchase of a FEMA trailer for a homeless shelter.

• Resolution 06-23-01: Expenditure of up to $87,500 from the Utility Fund for sewer repairs under North Eighth Street and West College Avenue
• Discussion of a community petition to name the airport terminal building
• Review of a FEMA trailer available for purchase for a homeless shelter
• Application to become a Bee City USA affiliate
• Executive session to discuss proposed contractual arrangements with local non-profit organizations

Special Meeting

City Council will hold a workshop to review the draft budget for Fiscal Year 2023-2024. The meeting also includes an executive session to receive legal advice regarding a business license appeal.

• Fiscal Year 2023-2024 draft budget review
• Executive session for legal advice on a business license appeal

Regular City Council Meeting

The City Council will hold public hearings on a six single member district redistricting plan and an intergovernmental agreement for local revenue services. The body will also consider a first reading of an ordinance to lease city property to the Darlington County Humane Society.

• Public hearing and final reading of Ordinance 4450 regarding a six single member district redistricting plan
• Public hearing and final reading of Ordinance 4449 regarding South Carolina Local Revenue Services
• First reading of Ordinance 4451 to lease 149 West Carolina Avenue to Darlington County Humane Society
• Resolution 04-23-01 pledging to practice and promote civility in the City of Hartsville
• Executive session to discuss City Judge, City Attorney, and City Manager performance reviews

Regular City Council Meeting

The City Council will hold public hearings for a general obligation bond and an ordinance regarding business license agreements. The body is also considering a new six-member district redistricting plan and several police department data-sharing agreements.

• Public hearing for a General Obligation Bond, Series 2023, not to exceed $1,100,000
• Ordinance 4447 to revoke informal agreements between the city and taxpayers regarding business licensing
• Ordinance 4450 proposing a six single member district redistricting plan
• MOU with the ATF for access to the National Integrated Ballistic Information Network (NIBIN)
• MOA with the Regional Organized Crime Information Center (ROCIC) for the RISS program

Special Meeting

City Council is meeting to discuss the issuance and sale of a general obligation bond not exceeding $1.1 million. The funds are intended for the acquisition of real property from the Hartsville Public Development Corporation and related improvements.

• Ordinance 4448: First reading for a general obligation bond not exceeding $1,100,000
• Resolution 02-23-03: Intent to reimburse the city for costs of acquiring real property from the Hartsville Public Development Corporation
• Executive session to receive legal advice from bond counsel regarding property purchases
• Strategic planning session following the special meeting

Regular City Council Meeting

The Hartsville City Council will hold its regular meeting on December 13, 2022, at 5:30 PM in the City Council Chambers. The council will consider a first reading of Ordinance 4446, which proposes amendments to zoning regulations for cluster housing developments. Additionally, the council will discuss a resolution expressing support for the South Carolina Governor's School for Science and Mathematics' expansion plans.

• First reading of Ordinance 4446: amend zoning rules for cluster housing developments (minimum space between principal buildings)
• Resolution 12-22-01: approve letter of support for GSSM’s acquisition of adjacent properties for growth and program expansion
• Approval of minutes from November 7, 2022, November 21, 2022, and December 6, 2022 meetings
• Public discussion on yard debris collection methods and resident concerns
• Presentation of proclamations and public comments

Special Meeting

City Council will receive a presentation from Main Street South Carolina. The body will also enter an executive session to discuss legal advice and proposed contractual arrangements with a local industry.

• Presentation by Jenny Boulware, Main Street South Carolina Manager
• Executive session regarding legal advice on potential claims
• Executive session regarding proposed contractual arrangements with a local industry

Special Meeting

The City Council will consider a resolution to authorize spending up to $81,000 from the Utility Fund balance to repair storm water drainage and asphalt on McLeod Road. The meeting is scheduled for Monday, November 21, 2022.

• Resolution 11-22-04: Authorizes up to $81,000 for McLeod Road drainage repairs
• Storm water drainage system repair under McLeod Road
• Asphalt replacement on McLeod Road
• Written comments accepted until 9:00 AM on November 21, 2022

Special Meeting

The City Council is holding a special meeting to finalize a land purchase and amend the 2020-2021 fiscal year budgets. The body will also consider changes to city code regarding board appointments and approve several judicial and commission appointments.

• Ordinance 4417: Purchase of land at 111 North Fifth Street from House of Refuge Deliverance for $220,000
• Ordinance 4416: Amendments to 2020-2021 budgets, including $867,920 for Water/Sewer/Waterpark funds
• Ordinance 4418: Proposed amendments to City Code Chapter 2 regarding board and commission term limits
• Resolution 06-21-05: Agreement for two part-time municipal judges during an interim period
• Resolution 06-21-06 and 06-21-07: Appointment of part-time City Judge and part-time Chief Administrative City Judge

Regular City Council Meeting

City Council will hold public hearings and final readings for the upcoming fiscal year budget and two land annexations. The body will also consider a lease for an alleyway and the distribution of state-local accommodations tax revenue.

• Ordinance 4411: Budget for fiscal year July 1, 2021, to June 30, 2022
• Ordinance 4412: Annexation of approximately 3.95 acre parcel (Tax Map 036-00-01-066)
• Ordinance 4413: Annexation of approximately 1.05 acre parcel (Tax Map 036-00-01-089)
• Ordinance 4414: Lease of alleyway at 120 South Fifth Street from Trust Company
• Resolution 06-21-01: Distribution of state-local accommodations tax revenue

Special Meeting

The City Council is holding a special meeting to enter an executive session. The body will discuss negotiations and the potential purchase of property, with possible action taken upon returning to open session.

• Executive session to discuss negotiations and potential purchase of property

Regular City Council Meeting

The City Council will meet to discuss the first reading of the budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2021. The body will also consider two land annexations and a lease for an alleyway.

• First reading of Ordinance 4411 to adopt the budget for fiscal year July 1, 2021, to June 30, 2022
• First reading of Ordinance 4412 to annex approximately 3.95 acres (Tax Map 036-00-01-066)
• First reading of Ordinance 4413 to annex approximately 1.05 acres (Tax Map 036-00-01-089)
• First reading of Ordinance 4414 to lease a portion of alleyway at 120 South Fifth Street from Trust Company
• Resolution 03-21-01 to appoint a new director to the Hartsville Public Development Corporation

Regular City Council Meeting

The City Council will hold a public hearing and final reading on leasing property at 149 West Carolina Avenue to the Darlington County Humane Society. The body will also consider an emergency ordinance regarding face coverings and electronic meetings, as well as appointments for City Attorney and City Judge.

• Final reading of Ordinance 4409 to lease 149 West Carolina Avenue to Darlington County Humane Society
• Emergency Ordinance 4410 regarding face covering requirements and electronic meetings
• Resolution 04-21-01 to fund migration to Modern Office Advantage
• Resolution 04-21-02 to award bid for Lawton Park pier removal and replacement
• Appointments of City Attorney and City Judge

Regular City Council Meeting

The Hartsville City Council will meet to decide on two resolutions: creating a student council program with Coker University and authorizing spending a portion of American Rescue Plan Act funds. The meeting also includes procedural items like approving past minutes and receiving departmental reports.

• Resolution 11-22-02: Approval to create a student council program with Coker University
• Resolution 11-22-03: Approval to authorize expenditure of a portion of American Rescue Plan Act funds
• Approval of minutes from October 11, 2022 regular meeting and November 1, 2022 special meeting
• Public comments accepted in writing until November 4, 2022

Special Meeting

The City Council will vote on a resolution to reschedule the regular monthly meeting from Tuesday, November 8, 2022, to Monday, November 7, 2022, because the second Tuesday falls on a holiday.

• Resolution 11-22-01: Rescheduling Regular City Council Meeting
• Regular City Council Meeting moved to Monday, November 7, 2022
• Regular City Council Meeting moved from Tuesday, November 8, 2022

Special Meeting

The City Council will discuss a request from Walmart to revise the Hartsville Crossing Planned Development Standards. The proposal seeks to change the building's exterior paint from tan and forest green to earth tone grays and blue.

• Resolution 09-22-06: Revision to Hartsville Crossing Planned Development Standards for Walmart exterior paint
• Resolution 09-22-04: Appointments to various city boards, commissions, and committees
• Resolution 09-22-05: Appointment to Hartsville Public Facilities Corporation

Regular City Council Meeting

The City Council will discuss leasing city property to the Hartsville Rescue Squad and a private business. The body is also considering a contract amendment for fire billing services and the purchase of a new fire truck.

• Ordinance 4444: Lease of property at Marlboro Avenue and Seventh Street to Hartsville Rescue Squad
• Ordinance 4445: Lease of 114 South Fourth Street to Brandy Stellingworth DBA The Station
• Resolution 09-22-02: Amend contract with Fire Recovery USA for fire service billing
• Resolution 09-22-03: Authorization to acquire a new fire truck
• Resolution 09-22-04: Appointments to city boards, commissions, and committees

Regular City Council Meeting

The City Council will consider a first reading of an ordinance to borrow up to $1,477,300 for water system improvements. The meeting also includes the swearing-in of newly elected officials and the election of a Mayor Pro-Tempore.

• Ordinance 4426: Borrowing up to $1,477,300 from the State Drinking Water Revolving Loan Fund for water system improvements
• Resolution 12-21-02: Application for Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG)
• Resolution 12-21-03: Application for the Byerly Foundation Grant
• Resolution 12-21-01: Election of Mayor Pro-Tempore
• Swearing in of Mayor Casey Hancock and Councilmembers Kenzie DeLaine, Teresa Mack, and Bob Braddock

Work Session

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss a manager update. The primary focus of the meeting is a recap of the Master Plan Charette.

• Master Plan recap and Charette discussion

Work Session

The Hartsville City Council holds a work session to review the draft budget for fiscal year 2024-2025. This is an annual review session with no formal decisions on the agenda.

Work Session

City Council will hold a work session to review SCDOT recommendations for traffic improvements on Fourteenth Street. The body will also receive updates on the SC Infrastructure Investment Program (SCIIP) grant and recap the HartsVision 2025 strategic planning session.

• SCDOT recommendations for traffic improvements on Fourteenth Street
• SCIIP grant updates for water and wastewater improvements, including 12 contracts
• Recap of HartsVision 2025 strategic planning session
• Status of Northrup King Permanent Bypass Pump permit package
• Planning for new well, water treatment facility, and 300,000 gallon tank

Work Session

City Council will hold a work session to discuss several proposed ordinances and agreements. The session includes reviews of local codes and a potential grant application for a regional tech hub.

• Proposed short-term rental ordinance
• Proposed amendments to Nuisance & Property Maintenance Code
• Repurposing Lawton Park tennis courts to pickleball courts
• Addendum to wastewater agreement with Alligator Rural Water and Sewer Company
• Letter of commitment for a US Economic Development Administration tech hub grant

Work Session

City Council will hold a work session to receive presentations from the City Manager. The session focuses on updates to the draft budget and available options for a leaf vacuum.

• Draft Budget Update
• Presentation on leaf vac options

Work Session

The City Council will hold a work session to hear a presentation from the Parks Committee regarding a proposal to expand the committee's scope. The City Manager will also provide an update.

• Presentation by Dr. Antonio deRidder on expanding the Parks Committee scope
• Manager's Update

Work Session

The Hartsville City Council will hold a work session to discuss updates on economic interests filings, 2020 Census redistricting proposals, and next steps for transferring properties from the Housing and Redevelopment Commission (HPDC) to the city. The meeting also includes recaps of the city’s strategic plan and a manager’s update.

• Statement of Economic Interests filing deadline: March 30, 2023, at Noon (https://ethicsfiling.sc.gov/filing/home)
• 2020 Census redistricting proposal update (comments due by March 8, 2023, at Noon)
• HPDC transfer of properties to the city – next steps discussion

Work Session

City Council will hold a work session to review state and city codes regarding dwellings unfit for human habitation and public nuisances. The meeting also includes a manager's update and a discussion on co-hosting the Mayor's Masked Ball for UNCF.

• Discussion of State Code Title 31 Chapter 15 Article 1 (Dwellings Unfit for Human Habitation)
• Review of City Code Chapter 54 (Nuisances)
• Discussion of co-hosting Mayor's Masked Ball for UNCF
• Executive session for discussion of employee employment and compensation