Lake City public meetings in 2023

City Council

The City Council is meeting to decide on several resolutions, including a contract award for a waterline project and a grant application for Blanding Street Park. The body will also consider an ordinance regarding wastewater pretreatment definitions to comply with DHEC findings.

• Contract award to Maxcy Hicks & Sons, Inc. for the Highway 52 Waterline Project
• Grant application to SC Dept. of Parks, Recreation and Tourism for a restroom/concession building at Blanding Street Park
• Ordinance 2023.011 to amend pretreatment definitions in Chapter 28 of the City Code
• Resolution to donate a 1998 International/FES Service-Rescue Truck to the Florence County Sheriffs Office
• Easement grant to Duke Energy Progress, LLC for facilities on joint City and Florence County property

City Council

The City Council is meeting to discuss the acceptance of two $50,000 USDA grants for a street sweeper and a knuckle boom. The body will also consider an ordinance to update pre-treatment definitions in the city code to comply with DHEC findings.

• Resolution to accept $50,000 USDA funds for a Street Sweeper
• Resolution to accept $50,000 USDA funds for a Knuckle Boom
• Ordinance amending Chapter 28 (Utilities) regarding pre-treatment definitions
• Appointment of 5 voting and 2 non-voting members to the LC Opportunity Board
• Appointment of two new members for the Greater Lake City Alliance

City Council

The Lake City City Council is holding a special meeting to consider whether to participate in or opt out of a PFAS class-action lawsuit against DuPont and other companies. The council will first hold an executive session to discuss legal advice and personnel matters, then vote on Resolution 2023.050, which authorizes staff to file the necessary documents to either remain in or opt out of the lawsuit.

• Resolution 2023.050: decision to participate in or opt out of PFAS class-action lawsuit (City of Camden v. E.I. DuPont, No. 2:23-cv-03230-RMG)
• Executive session for legal advice on the lawsuit and personnel/appointment matters
• Meeting at Judicial Center, 202 Kelly Street, Lake City, SC 29560

City Council

The Lake City Council will hold final readings on several resolutions, including awarding a $7,500 electrical contract for Blanding Street Park, accepting an $18,852.86 state grant for a fencing project, and creating the LC Opportunity Corp. They will also consider participating in a state debt collection program for delinquent utility and judicial debts, and approve committee appointments and monthly bills.

• Resolution 2023.038: Award $7,500 to Ridgeway Electric, LLC for Blanding Street Park electrical pad
• Resolution 2023.039: Accept $18,852.86 from SC Parks, Recreation and Tourism for Blanding Street Fencing Project
• Resolution 2023.042/043: Join Setoff Debt Collection Program for $109,847.20 utility and $273,858.28 judicial delinquent debts
• Resolution 2023.044: Accept $40,612.00 bid from Signs Ltd. Lake City, Inc.
• Resolution 2023.045: Create LC Opportunity Corp with 5 voting and 2 non-voting board members

City Council

The Lake City City Council is holding its regular meeting on September 12, 2023, with several final-reading resolutions up for approval. Key items include creating the LC Opportunity Corp with new board members, reappointing members to the Board of Zoning Appeals and Planning Commission, and awarding a $5,400 demolition contract for the Southwest Area Demolition Project #3. The council will also hear presentations, public comments, and enter executive session for legal advice.

• Resolution 2023.032: Create LC Opportunity Corp with 5 voting and 2 non-voting board members
• Resolution 2023.033: Reappoint Cleo Fulmore to Board of Zoning Appeals until 10/1/2027
• Resolution 2023.034: Award Triple T Demolition $5,400 for Southwest Area Demolition Project #3
• Resolution 2023.035: Accept resignation of Rosalind McFadden from Planning Commission
• Resolution 2023.036: Reappoint C.B. Askins to Planning Commission until 10/8/2027

City Council

The Lake City City Council is meeting to vote on four resolutions: purchasing the Breezeway property, entering a building code enforcement agreement with Florence County for Lions Park Multi-Purpose Hall, accepting $100,000 in USDA Rural Development funds for a knuckle boom and street sweeper, and creating a reserve account funded by monthly water and sewer fees. The agenda also includes introductions of new police staff, a clean energy proclamation, public comments, and approval of minutes and monthly bills.

• Resolution 2023.028: Purchase of Breezeway property (TMS # 80028-03-023) from Mamie J. Everly
• Resolution 2023.029: Agreement with Florence County for building code enforcement at 318 Charles Street (Lions Park Multi-Purpose Hall)
• Resolution 2023.030: Acceptance of $100,000 USDA Rural Development funds ($50,000 for Knuckle Boom, $50,000 for Street Sweeper)
• Resolution 2023.031: Transfer $1.25 from water and $1.75 from sewer accounts monthly to reserves
• Introductions: Cody Parker (Police Officer), Calip A. Floyd (Sergeant Patrol), Mike Graham (SRO at Main Street Elementary)

City Council approved the final reading of Resolution 2023.028 to purchase a property from Mamie J. Everly. The council also adopted the meeting agenda and approved minutes from May 9th and July 11th.

• Approved Resolution 2023.028 to purchase property from Mamie J. Everly (the breezeway)
• Adopted the meeting agenda
• Approved May 9th meeting minutes
• Approved July 11th meeting minutes

City Council

The Lake City City Council will hold its regular meeting on July 11, 2023, with the main action being final approval of a resolution to award an asbestos and non-asbestos demolition contract for the Southwest Area Demolition Project. The meeting also includes recognition of local youth achievements, public comment, and routine approval of minutes and monthly bills.

• Resolution 2023.026 final reading to award MNB Construction the asbestos and non-asbestos contract for the Southwest Area Demolition Project (CDBG Grant: $11,300 non-asbestos, $17,600 asbestos)
• Approval of June 13, 2023 meeting minutes
• Recognitions: Just McNair (Boys & Girls Club Youth of the Year), Palmetto Girls State participants, STEM at NASA Space Center participants, and Tyler Green (7th grader, first book author)
• Public comment period (2 minutes per speaker)
• Monthly financial report and approval of July 2023 bill list

The City Council approved a resolution to award MNB Construction the contract for asbestos and non-asbestos work for the Southwest Area Demolition project. The meeting also included several youth recognition presentations and a public comment period.

• Approved resolution 2023.027 to award MNB Construction the Southwest Area Demolition project contract
• Adopted the meeting agenda
• Approved the June 13, 2023 meeting minutes

City Council

The Lake City City Council will hold second/final readings on the FY2024 budget ordinance and an intergovernmental agreement for local revenue services, and will vote on several resolutions including a $871,229 fire apparatus purchase and wastewater/landfill spending. The agenda also includes presentations from community groups and a public comment period. The budget was previously presented at a May 9 public hearing, where residents voiced concerns about proposed utility rate increases.

• Ordinance 2023.010: FY2024 budget of $16,286,368 (second/final reading)
• Ordinance 2023.009: Intergovernmental agreement for Local Revenue Services (second/final reading)
• Resolution 2023.025: Accept $871,229 bid from Spartan Fire and Emergency Apparatus, Inc. for fire truck
• Resolution 2023.026: Approve $52,052 for aeration basin cleaning and $50,000 for landfill costs
• Resolutions 2023.023/024: Appoint Michael Singletary to Grievance Committee

The City Council approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from May 9, 2023. The session primarily consisted of community presentations from the National League of Cities, Save Our Youth Movement, United Way of Florence County, and Man to Man Fatherhood Initiative.

• Approved the meeting agenda
• Approved May 9, 2023, budget and regular meeting minutes
• Proclaimed June 2023 as Small Cities Month

City Council

City Council approved Resolution 2023.050 on final reading. This resolution determines the city's participation in the PFAS class-action lawsuit, City of Camden, et al., v. E.I. DuPont de Nemours and Company, et al.

• Approved Resolution 2023.050 to participate in PFAS class-action lawsuit (unanimous)

City Council

The Lake City Council is adopting the 2023/2024 municipal budget, which includes a 12.36% increase in General Fund revenues to $10,160,623. The body is also approving a $8,402,750 loan from the South Carolina Rural Infrastructure Authority and finalizing two rezoning ordinances. Additionally, the council is accepting a Planning Commission resignation and appointing a new member.

• Ordinance 2023.005: Re-zone 60 Acres on West Cole Road from R-3 to OIA (Office-Institutional-Apartments)
• Ordinance 2023.006: Re-zone property at 701 US 52 Highway from R-1 to OIA (Office-Institutional-Apartments)
• Resolution 2023.021: Approve $8,402,750 loan from South Carolina Rural Infrastructure Authority (SCIP)
• Ordinance 2023.010: Levy taxes and establish the 2023/2024 municipal budget
• Resolution 2023.022: Appoint Mrs. Jane Player to the Planning Commission

The City Council held a public hearing to present a proposed total budget of $16,286,368 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024. The proposal includes a reduction in millage and proposed rate increases for water, sewer, and garbage to fund grant matches for infrastructure projects. No formal votes were recorded in the provided text.

• Proposed total budget of $16,286,368 for year ending June 30, 2024
• Proposed millage reduction from 214.34 to 205.80
• Proposed garbage rate increase of $0.75 for first cart and $0.50 for second cart
• Proposed residential inside water base rate increase of $2.50
• Proposed residential inside sewer base rate increase of $2.51
• Proposed capital request of $1.373M to be financed via lease purchase

City Council

City Council approved a lease purchase agreement for a new street sweeper and authorized two property rezonings to OIA. The council also approved construction contracts for a multipurpose field and demolition projects. A proposed ordinance to penalize council members for missing three or more meetings was defeated.

• Approved annexation of property owned by Peter Patel (Ordinance 2023.003)
• Approved street sweeper lease purchase agreement not to exceed $283,000 (Ordinance 2023.004)
• Approved rezoning of 60 acres on West Cole Road to OIA (Ordinance 2023.005)
• Approved rezoning of 701 US Highway 52 to OIA (Ordinance 2023.006)
• Denied ordinance to establish attendance requirements for council members (Ordinance 2023.007)
• Reappointed Harley Lee to the Architectural Review Board (Resolution 2023.012)
• Approved $403,100 contract with Digging Deep for multipurpose field and pathways (Resolution 2023.017)
• Approved asbestos and non-asbestos demolition contracts for Southwest area ($7,969 and $22,095)

City Council

The Lake City City Council is meeting to consider two property annexations, several resolutions including a new IT provider contract, a street sweeper purchase, and meeting schedule changes. They will also review the monthly financial report and approve bills. The agenda includes a public comment period and an executive session.

• Annexation of 0.67 acres at 701 N US 52 Highway (Willoughby Properties)
• Annexation of TMS 00196-31-183 (Peter Patel) for Dunkin and Baskin Robins
• Resolution to approve SolvelT Technology as IT provider (5-year plan, savings $100,000-$150,000)
• Resolution to purchase Model 600 Regenerative Air Sweeper (5 annual payments of ~$66,671 at 6.34%)
• Resolution to establish paid summer internship program (cost ~$6,400)

City Council approved a five-year IT services contract with SolveIT Technologies and the lease-purchase of a new regenerative air sweeper. The council also advanced two annexation ordinances and set new monthly schedules for zoning and planning commission meetings.

• Approved Ordinance 2023.001 for second reading to annex 0.67 acres at 701 North US 52 Highway
• Approved Ordinance 2023.003 for first reading to annex property for Dunkin and Baskin Robbins
• Approved Resolution 2023.007 to hold zoning appeal meetings fourth Wednesday of each month starting July 1, 2023
• Approved Resolution 2023.008 to hold planning commission meetings third Wednesday of each month starting July 1, 2023
• Approved Resolution 2023.009 for an eight-week paid summer internship program
• Approved Resolution 2023.010 to hire SolveIT Technologies for IT services on a five-year plan
• Approved Resolution 2023.011 to purchase a model 600 regenerative air sweeper via five annual payments of $66,671
• Approved March 14, 2023 bill list items one through four

City Council

The Lake City City Council will hold its regular meeting on February 14, 2023, with several legislative items up for final approval. These include annexing a parcel on US 52, rezoning an RV park property, accepting a $500,000 CDBG grant for a new fire truck, and transferring $405,000 from a money market account for Highway 52 repairs. The council will also hear an audit presentation and receive administrative reports.

• Ordinance 2023.001: Annex 0.67 acres at 701 N US 52 Highway (Willoughby Properties)
• Ordinance 2023.002: Rezone 243 S. Church Street (RV Park) to OIA
• Resolution 2023.002: Accept $500,000 CDBG grant for new fire truck
• Resolution 2023.006: Transfer $405,000 from money market to general fund for Highway 52 repairs, repaid from Sewer Account in 36 installments of $11,250
• Resolution 2023.005: Accept $20,000 from Greater Lake City Alliance for Church Street façade improvements

City Council approved several ordinances, including a document retention policy and a business license update. The council also authorized a $1.45M equipment lease purchase agreement and a $38,000 contract for sewer repairs on Carver Street.

• Approved annexation of McLeod Regional Medical Center of the Pee Dee parcel (Ordinance 2024.001)
• Approved municipal document retention policy (Ordinance 2024.002)
• Approved equipment lease purchase agreement not exceeding $1,450,000 (Ordinance 2024.003)
• Approved updated standardized business license class schedule (Ordinance 2024.004)
• Approved $38,000 bid from Digging Deep for Carver Street sewer collapse (Resolution 2024.007)
• Approved application to RIA for $1 million for Acline Drainage Project (Resolution 2024.008)
• Approved bills 1 through 10 for February 13, 2024 (Vote: 5-1)

City Council

The Lake City City Council will hold its rescheduled regular meeting, where it will consider first reading of an ordinance to annex a parcel of land, approve a resolution pledging to promote civility, and review the monthly financial report and bills. The agenda also includes voting for Mayor Pro Tem, approval of minutes, and a public comment period.

• Ordinance 2023.001 (first reading) to annex Florence County TMS 00196-31-139
• Resolution 2023.001: pledge to promote civility
• Approval of monthly bills (January 2022 bill list)
• Monthly financial report by City Administrator William Hall
• Voting ballots for Mayor Pro Tem

City Council approved the first reading of an ordinance to annex land at the Willoughby property to facilitate a multimillion-dollar development. The council also approved January bills and re-elected Nicole Singletary as Mayor Pro Tem. A resolution to adopt a civility pledge was proposed but failed to pass.

• Elected Nicole Singletary as Mayor Pro Tem (5-0)
• Approved minutes of December 13, 2022
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 2023.001 to annex Willoughby property (unanimous)
• Denied Resolution 2023.001 regarding a pledge to promote civility (3-2)
• Approved January 2023 bills items 1 through 7 (unanimous)

City Council

The Lake City City Council is holding its regular meeting on January 10, 2023, with a light agenda. The main items are first readings of two ordinances: one to annex a parcel of land and another to rezone a property at 243 S. Church Street to OIA (Office-Institutional-Apartments). The council will also vote on a mayor pro tem, approve minutes, and consider a resolution pledging civility. No presentations or executive session are scheduled.

• Ordinance 2023.001 – first reading to annex Florence County TMS 00196-31-139
• Ordinance 2023.002 – first reading to rezone 243 S. Church St. (RV Park owned by Greater Lake City Alliance) to OIA
• Resolution 2023.001 – pledge to practice and promote civility
• Voting ballots for mayor pro tem
• Approval of minutes from December 13, 2022

City Council approved the first reading of an ordinance to annex a partial land parcel for a planned multimillion-dollar development. The council also elected Nicole Singletary as Mayor Pro Tem and approved January bills. A resolution to pledge to promote civility was proposed but failed to pass.

• Elected Nicole Singletary as Mayor Pro Tem (5-0)
• Approved minutes from December 13, 2022
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 2023.001 to annex land at TMS 00196-31-139
• Denied Resolution 2023.001 to pledge to promote civility (3 opposed, 2 abstained)
• Approved January 2023 bills 1 through 7