Lake City public meetings in 2022

City Council

The Lake City City Council will hold its regular meeting on December 13, 2022, with a light agenda. They will consider two resolutions: one to reappoint Kenneth Feagin to the Housing Authority for a five-year term, and another to accept $54,983 in funds for body-worn cameras and related costs. The meeting also includes presentations, public comment, and routine reports on finances and public safety.

• Resolution 2022.065: Reappoint Kenneth Feagin to Housing Authority for 5-year term ending 12/29/2027
• Resolution 2022.066: Accept $54,983 for body-worn cameras ($17,600 for cameras, $13,938 for equipment, $23,445 for maintenance/storage)
• Presentation by Don Strickland (PDRTA) and Merrette Dowdell (MUSC)
• Approval of minutes from November 7, 2022
• Monthly financial report and approval of December 2022 bills

City Council accepted a $54,983 state grant for body-worn cameras and equipment. The council also reappointed Kenneth Feagin to the housing authority and approved seven bill payments.

• Approved Resolution 2022.066 to accept $54,983 state grant for body-worn cameras and maintenance
• Approved Resolution 2022.065 reappointing Kenneth Feagin to the housing authority for a five-year term
• Approved payment of bill items one through seven
• Adopted the meeting agenda

City Council

The Lake City City Council will hold its regular meeting on November 7, 2022, with final votes on two ordinances: one creating an Economic Development Incentive Program to encourage private investment and job creation, and another adopting the 2021 International Codes for building enforcement effective January 1, 2023. The council will also consider a resolution to accept a $40,900 state grant for the Lake City Intervention Program, and hear a presentation on the Top-Notch Community Garden Initiative.

• Ordinance 2022.020: Economic Development Incentive Program (final reading)
• Ordinance 2022.021: Adopt 2021 International Codes, effective Jan 1, 2023
• Resolution 2022.064: Accept $40,900 grant from SC Dept. of Public Safety for Lake City Intervention Program
• Presentation: Top-Notch Community Garden Initiative by Davian McKnight
• Approval of October 2022 bill list

The City Council approved an economic development incentive program to attract private investment and adopted the 2021 International Code for code enforcement. The council also accepted a $40,900 grant for a youth intervention program. Multiple residents expressed grievances regarding rising water bills during the public comment period.

• Approved Ordinance 2022.020 establishing an economic development incentive program (All Ayes)
• Approved Ordinance 2022.021 adopting the 2021 International Code for code enforcement (All Ayes)
• Approved Resolution 2022.064 to accept $40,900 grant from SC Dept of Public Safety for youth intervention (All Ayes)
• Approved bill list items 4 through 16 for November 2022 (All Ayes)
• Adopted agenda and approved minutes from October 20 and October 27, 2022 (All Ayes)

City Council

The Lake City City Council is holding a special called meeting on October 27, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. The main item is the second and final reading of Ordinance 2022.022, which would reduce stormwater fees for non-corporate, locally owned businesses from $44.00 to $18.00 per month. The meeting also includes routine items such as invocation, pledge, and agenda approval.

• Ordinance 2022.022: Reduce stormwater fees for non-corporate businesses from $44.00 to $18.00 per month (second and final reading)

City Council approved Ordinance 2022.022 to lower monthly stormwater fees for locally owned and operated non-corporate businesses. The change is effective immediately and includes retroactive credits for 221 businesses.

• Approved Ordinance 2022.022 to reduce non-corporate business stormwater fees from $44.00 to $18.00 per month (5-0)

City Council

The Lake City City Council is holding a special meeting to consider Ordinance 2022.022, which would reduce stormwater fees for non-corporate, locally owned businesses from $44.00 to $4.00 per month, matching the residential rate. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from previous meetings and a possible executive session for personnel and legal matters. The ordinance is scheduled for first reading at this meeting and second reading on October 27, 2022.

• Ordinance 2022.022: Reduce stormwater fees for non-corporate businesses from $44.00 to $4.00 per month
• Approval of minutes from October 11 and October 13, 2022 meetings
• Possible executive session for personnel and legal matters

The Lake City Council voted to reduce the monthly stormwater fee for non-corporate, locally owned and operated businesses from $44 to $18, after an amendment changed the originally proposed $4 fee. The ordinance (2022.022) was approved unanimously by the members present after Mayor Pro Tem Singletary, who opposed the amendment, left the meeting due to illness. The fee reduction aims to support small businesses while still generating revenue for stormwater projects.

• Approved Ordinance 2022.022 reducing stormwater fees for non-corporate locally owned businesses from $44 to $18 per month (unanimous vote of those present after amendment)
• Adopted agenda and minutes from October 11 and October 13, 2022 meetings (unanimous)

City Council

The Lake City City Council is holding a special called meeting on October 13, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. The main item is a proposed ordinance (2022.022) to reduce stormwater fees for non-corporate, locally owned and operated businesses from $44.00 to $4.00 per month. The council will also take up routine matters such as approving the agenda and polling members.

• Ordinance 2022.022: Reduce stormwater fees for non-corporate businesses from $44.00 to $4.00 per month
• Meeting held via dial-in and Facebook Live
• Agenda includes invocation, pledge, and approval of agenda

City Council

The Lake City City Council is holding its regular meeting with several ordinances and resolutions up for first or final reading. Key items include establishing an economic development incentive program, adopting the 2021 International Codes, and multiple property rezonings. The council will also vote on participating in a debt collection program and approving contracts and an internship.

• Ordinance 2022.020: First reading to establish an Economic Development Incentive Program to encourage private investment and job creation.
• Ordinance 2022.021: First reading to adopt the 2021 International Codes, effective January 1, 2023, with a financial impact of approximately $2,000 or less.
• Ordinance 2022.017: Final reading to rezone 402 S. Ron McNair Blvd from R-3 to L-I (Light Industrial).
• Ordinance 2022.018: Final reading to rezone 66 acres on West Cole Road from R-3 to PUD-R (Planned Unit Development Residential).
• Resolution 2022.060 and 2022.061: Final reading to participate in the Setoff Debt Collection Program for delinquent debts totaling $320,088.66 (Judicial) and $121,128.55 (Utility Billing).

The council approved the first reading of an ordinance establishing an economic development incentive program to encourage private investment in Lake City. The program gives the city a tool to offer incentives to businesses considering locating in Lake City, with one potential $5 million investment and 8-10 jobs already in discussion. The council also approved second and final readings of ordinances setting the mayor's salary at $40,000, rezoning two properties, and adopting 2021 International Codes effective January 1, 2023. Several resolutions were passed, including participation in a state debt collection program for $320,088.66 in uncollected court fines and $121,128.55 in unpaid water bills.

• Approved first reading of Ordinance 2022.020 establishing an economic development incentive program
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 2022.021 adopting 2021 International Codes effective January 1, 2023
• Approved second and final reading of Ordinance 2022.015 allowing the city to recover training costs from employees who leave within three years
• Approved second and final reading of Ordinance 2022.016 setting the mayor's salary at $40,000 (passed 3-2, with Councilmember Cook and Mayor Pro Tem Singletary opposed)
• Approved second and final reading of Ordinance 2022.017 rezoning 402 South Ron McNair Boulevard to L1 light industrial
• Approved second and final reading of Ordinance 2022.019 rezoning 137 South McAllister Street to office/institutional and apartments
• Approved Resolution 2022.062 creating a paid after-school intern position for the public information office at $10/hour for high school students
• Approved Resolution 2022.063 entering a two-month contract with MRB Group to research grant funding for Cole Road, GM, and the solar farm

City Council

The Lake City City Council is holding a public hearing on a Community Development Block Grant application to the South Carolina Department of Commerce for $500,000 to purchase a new pumper engine for the Fire Department. The city would match with $164,000 in budgeted funds, totaling $664,000. The hearing is required by the Citizen Participation Plan, and comments are invited.

• Public hearing on CDBG application for $500,000 for new fire pumper engine
• City match of $164,000, total cost $664,000
• Grant application due to SC Dept. of Commerce on or about Sept. 30, 2022
• Oldest pumper (26 years old) to become reserve; current reserve retired
• Contact: Marshann Terwilliger, City Clerk, 843-374-5421

The Lake City Council held a public hearing and approved Resolution 2022.059 to apply for a $500,000 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) to purchase a new triple pumper fire engine. The total project cost is $664,000, with the city providing $164,000 in matching funds already approved in the capital budget. The vote was 3-1, with Councilmember Crosby voting no and then stating abstain. The grant is competitive, and if awarded, delivery could take 14-18 months.

• Approved Resolution 2022.059 to apply for CDBG grant for fire truck (3-1, with one abstention)
• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:15 PM (unanimous)

City Council

The Lake City City Council is holding its regular meeting with several ordinances on second/final reading, including annexing Pineview MHC, rezoning it from R1 to R3, a mutual aid agreement with Pamplico, and modifying council member compensation. Also on the agenda are first readings for rezoning properties on Ron McNair Blvd, West Cole Road, and McAllister Street, plus resolutions for airport board appointments, CDBG matching funds, public safety pay increases, and a hometown economic development grant. The council will also consider changing meeting times and enter executive session for personnel and legal matters.

• Ordinance 2022.011: Annex Pineview MHC, LLC into city limits (2nd/final reading, tabled)
• Ordinance 2022.012: Rezone Pineview MHC from R1 to R3 (2nd/final reading, tabled)
• Ordinance 2022.013: Mutual aid agreement with Town of Pamplico (2nd/final reading)
• Ordinance 2022.014: Modify compensation and benefits of City Council members (2nd/final reading)
• Resolution 2022.056: Approve matching funds of at least $164,000 for CDBG grant

The council approved second readings of ordinances modifying council member compensation and benefits, and increasing certified public safety associate pay by $5,000 across the board. They also approved first readings for several rezoning requests and a mutual aid agreement with Pamlico. Two ordinances related to police staffing were kept tabled due to low officer numbers.

• Approved Ordinance 2022.013 second reading: mutual aid agreement with Pamlico (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2022.014 second reading: modifying council member compensation and benefits (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2022.015 first reading: employee training reimbursement (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2022.016 first reading: mayor compensation at $40,000 full-time (3-1)
• Approved Ordinance 2022.017 first reading: rezone 402 S. Ron McNair Blvd to L-1 Light Industrial (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2022.018 first reading: rezone 66 acres on West Cole Road to PUD-R (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2022.019 first reading: rezone 137 S. McAllister to OIA (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2022.057 final reading: $5,000 pay increase for certified public safety associates (unanimous)

City Council

The Lake City City Council is holding a special called meeting. The main item is final reading of Resolution 2022.055, which authorizes spending $1,503,884.03 from the Money Market Account for the Wastewater Treatment Plant. The agenda is otherwise procedural, including invocation, pledge, and approval of the agenda.

• Resolution 2022.055 final reading: authorize $1,503,884.03 expenditure from Money Market Account for Wastewater Treatment Plant

The council approved Resolution 2022.055 on final reading, authorizing $1,503,884.03 from the money market account for the wastewater treatment plant. The vote was 5 in favor, 0 against, with Councilmember Crosby abstaining. Councilmember Cook was absent.

• Approved Resolution 2022.055 authorizing $1,503,884.03 for wastewater treatment plant (5-0-1, Crosby abstained)

City Council

This is a special City Council meeting with an executive session to discuss personnel, legal claims, and possible criminal misconduct. The council may take action on those matters afterward, but no specific decisions or proposals are listed on the agenda.

• Executive session under SC FOIA for personnel, legal advice, and investigative proceedings
• Possible action on matters discussed in executive session

The council voted to enter executive session under SC FOIA sections for legal advice and criminal misconduct related to the wastewater treatment project. No votes or decisions were made in executive session, which was informational only. The meeting adjourned after returning to open session.

• Voted to enter executive session (unanimous)
• Voted to exit executive session (unanimous)
• Voted to adjourn (unanimous)

City Council

The Lake City City Council is holding a special meeting with final votes on two ordinances to annex Pineview MHC, LLC into city limits and rezone it from R1 to R3. The council will also have a first reading on an ordinance setting councilmember compensation and an open discussion on mayoral compensation.

• Ordinance 2022.011 second/final reading: annex Pineview MHC, LLC
• Ordinance 2022.012 second/final reading: rezone Pineview MHC from R1 to R3
• Ordinance 2022.014 first reading: compensation for city councilmembers
• Open discussion on mayoral compensation
• Public comment period with 2-minute limit per speaker

The council voted unanimously to table the second reading of Ordinance 2022.011 annexing Pineview Mobile Home Park and the related rezoning ordinance. They approved the first reading of Ordinance 2022.014, which would double council member compensation from $400 to $800 per month ($9,600 annually) and provide city-paid cell phones. After discussion, the council directed staff to draft an ordinance making the mayor a full-time position for two years at the same salary and benefits, to be presented in September.

• Tabled Ordinance 2022.011 (second reading) to annex Pineview Mobile Home Park LLC – unanimous vote
• Tabled Ordinance 2022.012 (second reading) to rezone the annexed property – unanimous vote
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 2022.014 to increase council compensation from $400 to $800 per month – unanimous vote
• Directed staff to draft an ordinance making the mayor a full-time position for two years at current salary and benefits, to be presented in September
• Approved the agenda – unanimous vote
• Approved the minutes from August 9, 2022 – unanimous vote

City Council

The Lake City City Council will hold its regular meeting on August 9, 2022, with several final readings of ordinances and resolutions. Key items include annexing and rezoning Pineview MHC, LLC, accepting a $50,000 donation for the Youth Intervention Program, and awarding a construction bid for an affordable housing project. The council will also discuss a proposal to revert the mayoral role to part-time and adjust compensation.

• Ordinance 2022.010 (final reading) to update alarm system regulations
• Ordinance 2022.011 (final reading) to annex Pineview MHC, LLC
• Ordinance 2022.012 (final reading) to rezone Pineview MHC, LLC from R1 to R3
• Resolution 2022.050 (final reading) to accept $50,000 from anonymous donor for Youth Intervention Program
• Resolution 2022.051 (final reading) to accept Wade Construction bid for affordable housing project

City Council

The Lake City City Council will hold its regular meeting with several ordinances and resolutions up for final or first reading. Key items include annexing and rezoning Pineview MHC, awarding contracts for engineering, playground equipment, and a picnic shelter, and accepting grant funds for infrastructure projects. The council will also discuss the pathway forward on 278 Cole Road and receive reports on affordable housing bids and solar panels at the WWTP.

• Ordinance 2022.010: First reading to regulate alarm systems
• Ordinance 2022.011/012: Annex and rezone Pineview MHC from R1 to R3
• Resolution 2022.036: Award $29,600 to SUMMIT Engineering for asbestos assessment
• Resolution 2022.046: Award $50,928.14 to Carolina Recreation & Design for picnic shelter at Blanding Street Park
• Resolution 2022.048/049: Accept $750,000 for Graham Street Pump Station and $798,218.75 for storm drainage Phase 2

City Council

The Lake City City Council is holding a special-called teleconference meeting. The main item is a discussion with Mr. Charlie Ipock and Mr. Ben Zeigler about financing opportunities for the Cole Road project. No formal votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion on financing opportunities for Cole Road with Mr. Charlie Ipock and Mr. Ben Zeigler

The council heard a presentation on financing a $9 million cultural arts and education center and parks addition via a $5.684 million installment purchase revenue bond, which would keep millage near current levels. No formal decision was made; members expressed concerns about costs and economic uncertainty, suggesting scaling back the project and consulting the public before proceeding. The meeting adjourned without action.

• Agenda accepted (all ayes)
• Meeting adjourned (all ayes)
• No vote on bond financing or project scope

City Council

The Lake City City Council is holding a public hearing to receive input on Ordinance 2022.007, the second and final reading of the ordinance that would levy taxes and establish the municipal budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2022 and ending June 30, 2023. The meeting is otherwise limited to this hearing and adjournment.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 2022.007, second and final reading
• Municipal budget for FY2022-23 (July 1, 2022 – June 30, 2023)
• Tax levy approval tied to budget ordinance

City Council

The Lake City City Council will hold its regular meeting on June 13, 2022, with key actions including the second and final reading of the FY2022-23 municipal budget ordinance, first reading of a meetings procedures ordinance, and final readings on several resolutions. These resolutions cover rental policies, grant acceptances, contract awards, and administrative updates. The meeting also includes presentations on Cole Road and wastewater treatment, long-term financial goals, and public comment.

• Ordinance 2022.007 (2nd reading): FY2022-23 municipal budget
• Ordinance 2022.008 (1st reading): meeting procedures
• Resolution 2022.034: accept $20,000 Duke Energy grant for Motorola radios
• Resolution 2022.035: accept $489,000 RIA grant for Church Street Tank Rehabilitation
• Resolution 2022.036: award $29,600 to SUMMIT Engineering for asbestos assessment (tabled)

City Council

The Lake City City Council is holding a budget workshop to discuss and potentially approve the city's budget. The agenda includes a public notice regarding budget approval, but no specific budget figures or details are listed. The meeting is procedural, with no other substantive items on the agenda.

• Public notice of budget approval for the City of Lake City

The Lake City Council approved the FY2022-23 municipal budget ordinance (2022.007) on final reading, along with a resolution updating the Village Green rental policy with a $35/hour police security fee. Several other resolutions were approved, including accepting grants from Duke Energy and the SC Rural Infrastructure Authority. One resolution (2022.041) to award engineering services to AECOM was tabled for further discussion. The council also entered executive session but took no action.

• Approved FY2022-23 budget ordinance 2022.007 (final reading, all aye)
• Approved rental policy update for Village Green with $35/hr police fee (resolution 2022.033, all aye)
• Accepted $20,000 Duke Energy grant (resolution 2022.034, all aye)
• Accepted $489,000 SC Rural Infrastructure Authority grant (resolution 2022.035, all aye)
• Approved updating First Citizens Bank check signer cards (resolution 2022.037, all aye)
• Changed election date to November 8, 2022 (resolution 2022.038, all aye)
• Dissolved Grievance Committee appointments (resolution 2022.040, all aye)
• Tabled AECOM engineering services award (resolution 2022.041, all aye)

City Council

The City Council will consider the final reading of the municipal budget for fiscal year 2022-2023. The agenda also includes multiple resolutions regarding grant acceptances, contract awards, and updated rental policies.

• Second and final reading of Ordinance 2022.007 to approve the municipal budget for July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2023
• Acceptance of a $489,000 SC Rural Infrastructure Authority grant for Church Street Tank rehabilitation
• Acceptance of a $20,000 Duke Energy Grant for Motorola APX 6000 Series Radios
• First reading of Ordinance 2022.008 regarding meeting procedures
• Final reading of Resolution 2022.033 to update Village Green rental policy, hours, and police fees

The Lake City Council approved the FY2022-2023 budget ordinance, updated the Village Green rental policy with a $35/hour police security fee, accepted a $20,000 Duke Energy grant for radios, and a $489,000 grant for Church Street tank rehabilitation. They also tabled a resolution to award AECOM a 7-year engineering contract.

• Approved FY2022-2023 budget ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved Village Green rental policy update with $35/hr police fee (unanimous)
• Accepted $20,000 Duke Energy grant for Motorola radios (unanimous)
• Accepted $489,000 SC Rural Infrastructure Authority grant for Church Street tank (unanimous)
• Approved updated bank signature card with First Citizens Bank (unanimous)
• Approved moving Nov. 8, 2022 council meeting to Nov. 7 (unanimous)
• Approved new Grievance Committee members with staggered terms (unanimous)
• Tabled AECOM engineering services contract for further assessment

Architectural Review Board

The Lake City Architectural Review Board will consider four Certificate of Appropriateness requests for signage changes at various Main and Acline Street properties. The board will also approve minutes from April 20, 2022, and note that the May 18 meeting was canceled due to lack of quorum.

• Two signs at 105 East Main Street (Loretta Brown, Reginald Nesbitt)
• Over-the-sidewalk sign at 122 South Acline Street (Lady Bug Grooming and Boarding)
• Business name and promotional words on front window at 112 East Main Street (Tammy Kemp)
• Words added to existing sign at 106 East Main Street (City of Lake City)

City Council

The Lake City City Council is holding a special-called teleconference meeting. The only legislative item is a final reading of a resolution to move the regular June 14, 2022 meeting to June 13, 2022. No other business is listed.

• Resolution 2022.032 final reading: reschedule June 14 regular meeting to June 13

The Lake City City Council held a special-called meeting and approved Resolution 2022.032, moving the regular June 14, 2022 meeting to June 13, 2022. The council also heard updates on grants, including a $20,000 Duke Energy grant and about $438,000 for Checker Board Tower repairs, and discussed radio upgrade costs. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Resolution 2022.032 to move June 14 meeting to June 13 (unanimous)

City Council

The Lake City City Council met via teleconference to consider Resolution 2022.032. This resolution proposes moving the scheduled June 14, 2022, regular meeting to Monday, June 13, 2022.

• Resolution 2022.032: Final reading to reschedule the June 14, 2022, meeting to June 13, 2022

The council approved Resolution 2022.032 on final reading, moving the regular June 14, 2022 meeting to Monday, June 13, 2022. The vote was unanimous. The meeting also included discussion of grant funding for radio upgrades and the Checker Board Tower, but no other formal decisions were made.

• Approved Resolution 2022.032 to move June 14 meeting to June 13 (unanimous)

City Council

The Lake City City Council is holding a special-called teleconference meeting. The only substantive item is the final reading of Resolution 2022.031, which authorizes the appointment of the Clerk to Council. The rest of the agenda is procedural.

• Final reading of Resolution 2022.031 appointing the Clerk to Council

The Lake City City Council held a special called meeting and approved Resolution 2022.031 on final reading, appointing Marshann Terwilliger as City Clerk. The motion carried with five aye votes and one abstention. The agenda was also approved as presented.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2022.031 appointing Marshann Terwilliger as City Clerk (5-0, 1 abstention)

Architectural Review Board

The Lake City Architectural Review Board is meeting to consider three Certificate of Appropriateness requests for signage and window displays at local businesses. The board will also approve minutes from its April 20 meeting and adopt the agenda. Public attendance requires face masks due to COVID-19.

• Certificate of Appropriateness for two signs at 105 East Main Street (Tax Map# 80028-02-015), requested by Loretta Brown and Reginald Nesbitt
• Certificate of Appropriateness for an over-the-sidewalk sign at 122 South Acline Street (Tax Map# 80028-06-004), requested by Ashley Fryar for Lady Bug Grooming and Boarding
• Certificate of Appropriateness for business name and promotional words in front window at 112 East Main Street (Tax Map# 80028-03-018), requested by Tammy Kemp

City Council

The Lake City City Council will hold its regular meeting on May 11, 2022, with final votes on two property purchases and first reading of the FY2023 budget ordinance. The council will also consider resolutions accepting grant funds, a summer internship, and appointing the Clerk to Council. Public comment is limited to two minutes per person.

• Ordinance 2022.005 (2nd reading): purchase of property at 420 James Street (Tax ID 80004-14-01)
• Ordinance 2022.006 (2nd reading): purchase of property at 106 Lake Street (Tax ID 80015-05-024)
• Ordinance 2022.007 (1st reading): municipal budget for FY2023 (July 1, 2022 – June 30, 2023)
• Resolution 2022.028: acceptance of 2022 SC V-Safe grant funds
• Resolution 2022.031: appointment of Clerk to Council

The Lake City City Council approved the purchase of two properties: 420 James Street for two affordable homes and 106 Lake Street for semi-truck parking enforcement. The council also approved the FY 2022-2023 budget on first reading, accepted several grants, and tabled a resolution to appoint the Clerk to Council until after executive session. No action was taken during executive session.

• Approved purchase of 420 James Street for affordable housing (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 106 Lake Street for semi-truck parking (unanimous)
• Approved FY 2022-2023 municipal budget on first reading (unanimous)
• Accepted $30,000 Firehouse Subs Public Safety Grant for radios (unanimous)
• Accepted Summer Internship for Wastewater Treatment Plant (unanimous)
• Accepted $19,242.69 for Blanding Street Park playground (unanimous)
• Tabled Resolution 2022.031 on Clerk appointment (unanimous)
• Approved May 2022 bill list items 1-8 (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will conduct a budget workshop covering the General Fund and Utility Services for water and sewer. The session includes presentations on estimated revenues, expenses, debt services, and proposed capital improvements.

• General Fund budget presentation
• Water/Sewer utility services budget presentation
• Review of Water/Sewer fee schedule
• Discussion of General Fund millage rate
• Proposed capital requests for improvements

The City Council held a budget workshop but did not take any formal votes because a quorum was not present. City Administrator William A. Hall presented the proposed FY2022-2023 budget, which includes 3% cost-of-living raises, 1% Christmas bonuses, 15 paid holidays, and no tax increase. Councilmembers asked questions but took no action.

• No formal decisions made due to lack of quorum
• Budget presentation for FY2022-2023 received, no vote taken

City Council

The Lake City City Council will conduct a budget workshop to review the upcoming budget. The session includes presentations on the General Fund and Utility Services, covering estimated revenues, expenses, debt services, and capital requests.

• General Fund budget presentation
• Utility Services water/sewer budget presentation
• Review of Water/Sewer fee schedule
• Discussion of proposed capital requests for improvements
• Millage rate review

City Council

The Lake City City Council is holding a special-called meeting. The main item is a presentation about a Council of Development Finance Agencies and US Department of Agriculture Rural Development grant. The rest of the agenda is procedural, including invocation, pledge, and agenda adoption.

• Presentation on Council of Development Finance Agencies - US Department of Agriculture Rural Development Grant

The Lake City Council approved first readings for purchasing two properties (420 James St. for $6,000 and 106 Lake St. for $25,000) to support housing and truck parking. They also passed final resolutions for a $400,000 ARP housing initiative, a CDBG grant application for a sewer pump, a new branding proposal, a three-year audit contract extension, and an insurance bid award. All votes were unanimous except for the Esports equipment funding (5-1) and the April bill list (5-1), with Councilmember Fleming-Crosby opposing.

• Approved first reading of ordinance to purchase 420 James St. for $6,000 (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of ordinance to purchase 106 Lake St. for $25,000 (unanimous)
• Approved resolution to apply for CDBG grant for Graham Road Sewer Pump (unanimous)
• Approved resolution for new city branding proposal (unanimous)
• Approved resolution to extend Green Finney Audit Team contract for 3 years (unanimous)
• Approved $400,000 ARP housing program initiative (unanimous)
• Approved Esports equipment funding (5-1, Fleming-Crosby opposed)
• Approved April bill list (5-1, Fleming-Crosby opposed)

City Council

The Lake City City Council is holding its regular meeting on April 12, 2022, with several final-reading resolutions and first-reading ordinances. Key items include authorizing property purchases, approving a $400,000 housing program funded by the American Rescue Plan, extending the audit contract, and approving an insurance bid. The council will also hear presentations on Sexual Assault Awareness Month and Fair Housing Month, and hold a public comment period.

• Ordinance 2022.005 first reading: purchase of property at 420 James Street (Tax ID# 80004-14-01)
• Ordinance 2022.006 first reading: purchase of property at 106 Lake Street (Tax ID# 80015-05-024)
• Resolution 2022.023 final reading: $400,000 housing program initiative from American Rescue Plan
• Resolution 2022.024 final reading: two-year insurance contract with Rick Woodard Employee Insurance Company
• Resolution 2022.022 final reading: three-year contract extension with Green Finney Audit Team

City Council

The Lake City City Council is holding a budget workshop to review the proposed budget for the general fund and water/sewer utility services, including revenues, expenses, debt services, and capital requests. They will also consider a resolution supporting affordable and fair housing, and hear presentations from insurance brokers and an IT report.

• Resolution 2022.019 for approval of affordable and fair housing
• Presentations by Hilb Group and Woodard Insurance Agency
• Heritage Digital IT report by Marty Parker
• General fund budget review including millage rate
• Water/sewer budget review including grant activity and capital needs

City Council

The City Council will consider ordinances for a mutual aid agreement with the Kingstree Police Department and two property rezonings. The meeting also includes a presentation of FY2021 audit results and a resolution to appoint a City Administrator.

• Mutual Aid Agreement between Lake City and Kingstree Police Departments
• Rezoning of 9.42 acres at 208 West Cole Road
• Rezoning of property at 278 West Cole Road
• Request for additional Capital Improvement Line Item funding
• Appointment of the City Administrator

The Lake City Council approved three ordinances and two resolutions, including a mutual aid agreement with Kingstree Police, rezoning of two properties on West Cole Road, and additional funding for new vehicles. The council also appointed William A. Hall as City Administrator for a two-year term. All votes were unanimous except one abstention on the 208 West Cole Road rezoning.

• Approved Ordinance 2022.002: Mutual Aid Agreement with Kingstree Police (all ayes)
• Approved Ordinance 2022.003: Rezoning 208 West Cole Road (all ayes, 1 abstention)
• Approved Ordinance 2022.004: Rezoning 278 West Cole Road (all ayes)
• Approved Resolution 2022.017: Additional $279,000 for Capital Improvement Line Item (all ayes)
• Approved Resolution 2022.018: Appointment of William A. Hall as City Administrator for two-year term (all ayes)
• Approved March 2022 Bill List items 1-7 (all ayes)
• Entered and exited executive session; no action taken

Architectural Review Board

The Lake City Architectural Review Board is meeting to consider one item: a request from The Greater Lake City Alliance to paint the exposed wall at 119 Saul Street (Tax map# 80028-03-007) from its current uneven black and grey brick to pewter (light grey), and to convert an adjacent empty lot into a green grass area. The board will also approve minutes from the September 15, 2021 meeting and adopt the agenda.

• Request to paint exposed wall at 119 Saul Street to pewter (light grey)
• Request to turn empty lot into green grass area
• Approval of meeting minutes from September 15, 2021

City Council

The City Council will review first readings for ordinances regarding a police mutual aid agreement and two property rezonings. The agenda also includes resolutions for water tank rehabilitation and pump station relocation.

• First reading of Ordinance 2022.002 for a Mutual Aid Agreement with Kingstree Police Department
• First reading of Ordinance 2022.003 to rezone 9.42 acres at 208 West Cole Road
• First reading of Ordinance 2022.004 to rezone property at 278 West Cole Road
• Resolution 2022.013 for Church Street Water Tank Rehab process
• Resolution 2022.014 for Blanding Street and Graham Road Pump Station Relocation

The Lake City Council approved several ordinances and resolutions, including a mutual aid agreement with Kingstree Police, rezoning of two properties on West Cole Road, and resolutions to begin processes for water tank rehab, pump station relocation, and Carver Street improvements. All votes were unanimous. The council also approved the February 2022 bill list and entered executive session with no action taken.

• Approved Ordinance 2022.002 for mutual aid agreement with Kingstree Police (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2022.003 rezoning 9.42 acres at 208 West Cole Road (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2022.004 rezoning property at 278 West Cole Road (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2022.012 to move May 10 meeting to May 11 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2022.013 to begin Church Street Water Tank Rehab process (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2022.014 for Blanding Street and Graham Road Pump Station Relocation (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2022.015 for Carver Street Neighborhood improvements (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2022.016 for Public Service Recruitment Housing Program (unanimous)

City Council

The Lake City City Council is holding a special-called teleconference meeting to consider three resolutions. The council will vote on reappointing Darlene Garrett to the Housing Authority Board and Gloria Gaskins to the Architectural Review Board, and appointing Terrie Gaskin-Bryant to the Housing Authority, all with terms starting February 1, 2022.

• Resolution 2022.009: Reappoint Darlene Garrett to Lake City Housing Authority Board
• Resolution 2022.010: Reappoint Gloria Gaskins to Lake City Architectural Review Board
• Resolution 2022.011: Appoint Terrie Gaskin-Bryant to City of Lake City Housing Authority

The Lake City City Council held a special-called meeting via teleconference and approved three resolutions: reappointing Darlene Garrett to the Housing Authority Board, reappointing Gloria Gaskins to the Architectural Review Board, and appointing Dr. Terrie Gaskins-Bryant to the Housing Authority. All appointments have terms beginning February 1, 2022, and all votes were unanimous. The meeting adjourned at 6:17 p.m. with no other substantive decisions.

• Approved Resolution 2022.009 reappointing Darlene Garrett to the Housing Authority Board (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2022.010 reappointing Gloria Gaskins to the Architectural Review Board (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2022.011 appointing Dr. Terrie Gaskins-Bryant to the Housing Authority (unanimous)

City Council

The Lake City City Council is holding a special-called teleconference meeting to consider an ordinance for the purchase of property at 106 East Main Street for $60,000, and to approve resolutions that rescind prior appointments due to conflicts of interest and make new board appointments. The council will also discuss the American Rescue Plan.

• Ordinance 2022.001: purchase of 106 East Main Street (1,200 sq ft) for $60,000
• Resolution 2022.007: rescind Resolution 2022.004 and appoint Harry Askins to Architectural Review Board
• Resolution 2022.008: rescind Resolution 2022.005 and appoint Terrie Gaskins-Bryant and Darlena Garrett to Housing Authority Board
• Discussion of American Rescue Plan funds

The Lake City Council approved the purchase of property at 106 East Main Street for $60,000 to house Public Information Officers and an E-sports venue. They also rescinded two prior resolutions due to conflicts of interest, appointing Harry Askins to the Architectural Review Board and tabling appointments for the Housing Authority. The council discussed but did not vote on proposed American Rescue Plan expenditures.

• Approved Ordinance 2022.001 to purchase 106 East Main Street for $60,000 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2022.007 rescinding Resolution 2022.004 and appointing Harry Askins to Architectural Review Board (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2022.008 with revisions to table appointments of Terrie Gaskins-Bryant and Darlene Garrett indefinitely (3-2)
• Discussed American Rescue Plan fund allocations but took no formal action

City Council

The Lake City City Council is holding a regular meeting with several legislative items, including the second and final reading of an annexation ordinance, first reading of a property purchase, and resolutions for fund withdrawals, administrative changes, appointments, and establishing a cemetery. The meeting also includes presentations, public comment, and administrative reports.

• Ordinance 2021.574 (2nd reading): annex 9.42 acres at 208 West Cole Road, owned by Signs Limited
• Ordinance 2022.001 (1st reading): purchase 106 East Main Street (1,200 sq ft) for $65,000
• Resolution 2022.006: establish cemetery at tax map# 00198-31-017, NW corner of East Main Street and Cemetery Road
• Resolution 2022.002: administrative hour change starting Feb 7, 2022
• Appointments to Planning Commission, Architectural Review Board, and Housing Authority Board

The Lake City City Council approved several items, including the annexation of 9.42 acres at 208 West Cole Road, the first reading of a property purchase at 106 East Main Street for $60,000, and a $400,000 withdrawal from the Local Government Investment Pool. The council also approved a 37.5-hour administrative work week starting February 7, 2022, and made appointments to the Planning Commission, Architectural Review Board, and Housing Authority Board. Public comments raised concerns about shootings and lighting, but no formal action was taken on those issues.

• Approved annexation of 9.42 acres at 208 West Cole Road (all ayes)
• Approved first reading to purchase 106 East Main Street for $60,000 (all ayes)
• Approved $400,000 withdrawal from Local Government Investment Pool (all ayes)
• Approved administrative hour change to 37.5-hour work week starting Feb 7, 2022 (all ayes)
• Appointed Barbara Bryant and Teresa Pressley to Planning Commission (all ayes)
• Appointed Harry Askins to Architectural Review Board (all ayes)
• Appointed Jennifer Brown, Terrie Gaskins-Bryant, Margaret B. Robinson, Mattie L. Thomas to Housing Authority Board (all ayes)
• Approved establishing cemetery at East Main Street and Cemetery Road (all ayes)