Lake City public meetings in 2024

City Council

The Lake City City Council will hold second reading of Ordinance 2024.010 to authorize selling city property to private developers for workforce housing. They will also adopt final readings of resolutions setting the 2025 holiday schedule and approving a quote from Southern Vac for a sweeper blower assembly. A presentation on the Trees4SC tree canopy program is scheduled, and the council will enter executive session to discuss contracts and grants. The meeting includes public comment and approval of monthly bills.

• Second reading of Ordinance 2024.010 — sale of city property for workforce housing
• Final reading of Resolution 2024.049 — 2025 holiday schedule
• Final reading of Resolution 2024.050 — purchase of 3-stage blower assembly from Southern Vac
• Presentation on Trees4SC tree canopy program
• Approval of December 2024 bills list

The Lake City Council approved Ordinance 2024.010 on second reading, authorizing a workforce housing development despite concerns about flooding and financial viability. The vote was 3-2, with Mayor Robinson, Councilmember Scott, and Mayor Pro Tem Singletary in favor, and Councilmembers Cooper and Brown against. Councilmember Crosby was unable to vote due to remote participation rules. The council also approved the 2025 holiday schedule and the December bill list.

• Approved Ordinance 2024.010 (workforce housing) on second reading (3-2)
• Approved Resolution 2024.049 (2025 holiday schedule) (5-0)
• Approved December bill list (5-0)

City Council

The Lake City City Council will convene a special meeting and immediately move into executive session, as allowed by state law, to discuss negotiations for proposed contractual arrangements. Topics include city grants and obligations, projects on Wallace Street and Lincoln Avenue, employee medical coverage, and an IT contract.

• Executive session to discuss proposed contractual arrangements
• Discussion includes city grants and obligations
• Wallace Street and Lincoln Avenue matters
• Employee medical coverage negotiations
• Information technology (IT) contract discussions

City Council

The City Council will hold a first reading of an ordinance to sell property to private developers for workforce housing. The body is also considering grant funds for police equipment and agreements for animal control and code enforcement.

• Ordinance 2024.010: Transfer and sale of Lake Street property for workforce housing
• Resolution 2024.046: Acceptance of $35,823.94 from SC Department of Public Safety for body worn and in-car cameras
• Resolution 2024.047: Memorandum of Understanding with Florence County Environmental Services for Code Enforcement and Animal Control
• Resolution 2024.048: Order relating to the business license of Vape Right
• Presentation by Ann Huyler from SC Forestry Commission regarding Trees4SC

City Council

This is a special city council hearing meeting with only one substantive item: a business license revocation hearing. No other business is listed on the agenda. The meeting includes standard procedural items such as invocation, pledge, and agenda approval.

• Business license revocation hearing before City Council

City Council

The Lake City City Council will hold second/final readings on ordinances and resolutions, including setting the mayor's annual salary at $27,500 part-time with benefits unchanged for council members. Also up for final votes are a resolution to apply for a $25,000 Hometown Economic Development Grant with a $2,500 local match, and a resolution to accept an $81,141 Highway Safety Grant for the police department. A mutual aid agreement with the Kingstree Police Department is also on the agenda for second reading.

• Ordinance 2024.008 second reading: sets mayor salary at $27,500 part-time, council pay unchanged
• Ordinance 2024.009 second reading: mutual aid agreement with Kingstree Police Department
• Resolution 2024.044 final reading: commit $2,500 local match for $25,000 Hometown Economic Development Grant
• Resolution 2024.045 final reading: accept $81,141 Highway Safety Grant for Lake City Police Department
• Proclamations for National Cities, Towns and Villages Month, DV Awareness Month, and Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Architectural Review Board

The Architectural Review Board will consider a re-submission from Daniela Galdo to create a 'rainbow row' effect using specific paint colors on four buildings. The board is deciding if these alterations meet historic district guidelines.

• Proposed paint for 103 S. Acline: Benjamin Moore Gypsy Rose
• Proposed paint for 107 S. Acline: Kensington Cherry Blossom
• Proposed paint for 109 and 111 S. Acline: Kensington Azul Eyes
• Review of minutes from June 12 and June 26, 2024

City Council

The City Council will meet to discuss the sale of city property. The meeting includes an executive session to discuss contractual arrangements and real property matters.

• Ordinance 2024.010: Sale of city property identified as Florence County Tax Map Number 80015-05-024

The council approved the first reading of Ordinance 2024.008, which changes the mayor's position to part-time with a salary of $27,500 and no increase for councilmembers, in a 4-3 vote. The ordinance will be rewritten for a second reading. Other items approved unanimously included a mutual aid agreement with Kingstree, several resolutions for appointments and debt collections, and the September bill list.

• Approved first reading of Ordinance 2024.008 making mayor part-time at $27,500 (4-3)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 2024.009 Kingstree Mutual Aid Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2024.040 reappointing Michelle Daniels to Board of Zoning Appeals (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2024.041 debt collections for Utility Billing Department (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2024.042 debt collections for Judicial Department (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2024.043 appointing Karen Williams-Coursey to Housing Board Authority (unanimous)
• Approved September Bill List (unanimous, with request for itemized AGE CON costs)

City Council

The City Council is reviewing a first reading of an ordinance to adjust compensation and benefits for the Mayor and Councilmembers. The body is also considering a law enforcement agreement with Kingstree and several board appointments.

• Ordinance 2024.008: Proposed Mayor salary increase from $40,000 to $65,000, Mayor Pro Tem to $15,000, and Councilmembers to $10,800
• Ordinance 2024.009: Proposed Law Enforcement Assistance and Support Agreement with Kingstree Police Department
• Resolution 2024.040: Reappointment of Michelle Daniels to the Board of Zoning Appeals
• Resolution 2024.043: Appointment of Karen Williams-Coursey to the Housing Board Authority
• Resolutions 2024.041 and 2024.042: Recovery of collection costs for delinquent debts for Utility Billing and Judicial departments

City Council

The Lake City City Council will hold second and final reading of Ordinance 2024.007, which would add a hate intimidation offense to the city code. The council also will consider a resolution to accept an $80,000 bid from Altman Fencing, receive a monthly financial report, and approve August bills. An executive session is scheduled for personnel and legal advice.

• Ordinance 2024.007 second reading: creating hate intimidation offense
• Resolution 2024.038: accept $80,000 bid from Altman Fencing
• Monthly financial report by City Administrator William Hall
• Approval of August 2024 bill list
• Executive session for personnel and legal advice

City Council

The City Council will consider Resolution 2024.039, which supports revitalization of the former Wedgefield Trailer Park for affordable housing. The resolution authorizes waiving commercial permit fees (up to $125,000), plan review fees (up to $55,000), and tap fees for water, sewer, and 6-inch pipe (up to $100,000) as in-kind support. This is a special meeting with a single legislative item.

• Resolution 2024.039 supporting affordable housing and redevelopment of the former Wedgefield Trailer Park
• Commercial permit fee waiver not to exceed $125,000
• Plan review fee waiver not to exceed $55,000
• Tap fees for water, sewer, and 6-inch pipe not to exceed $100,000
• Impact if denied: City will not support revitalization of the trailer park

City Council

The Lake City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss unspecified matters in executive session. The agenda is mostly procedural boilerplate, with no specific items up for decision or discussion in open session.

City Council

The council will vote on final readings for several resolutions regarding city infrastructure and law enforcement. This includes accepting state grants for water service repairs and the Matthews Road Tank rehabilitation.

• Ordinance 2024.007: Adding hate intimidation as a separate offense to the city code
• $858,750 grant to replace approximately 300 water service gooseneck fittings
• $848,500 grant to rehabilitate and repair the Matthews Road Tank
• $95,568 grant for Lake City Municipal Airport tree removal and fence repairs
• Up to $110,000 fee credit for storm drain work at McCallister Street Apartments

City Council

The City Council will hold a second and final reading of the municipal budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2024. The Council will also consider a resolution to accept a bid from All Stars Sports Inc. for baseball and softball uniforms.

• Second/final reading of Ordinance 2024.005 regarding the municipal budget
• Final reading of Resolution 224.032 to accept a $9,388.91 bid from All Stars Sports Inc. for uniforms

Architectural Review Board

The Architectural Review Board will consider exterior improvements for Pirate’s T-Shirts located at 111 West Main Street. The proposal includes painting, replacing second-floor windows, and installing a fabric canopy within the historic overlay district.

• Facade improvements including painting and cladding replacement with Hardie Trim
• Replacement of second-floor windows
• Installation of a Sunbrella fabric canopy

City Council

The Lake City Council will conduct a second and final reading of Ordinance 2024.005 to establish the municipal budget for fiscal year 2024-2025. The agenda also includes several resolutions regarding grant acceptances, equipment purchases, and service contracts.

• Final reading of Ordinance 2024.005 for the FY 2024-2025 municipal budget
• Acceptance of $1,000,000 from South Carolina Rural Infrastructure Authority
• Purchase of 100 green trash containers for $8,028.46
• Acceptance of a $30,000 grant for the Recreation Department
• Contract for baseball and softball uniforms for $9,388.91

City Council

The Lake City City Council will hold a public hearing and first reading of Ordinance 2024.005, which establishes the municipal budget for fiscal year 2024/2025 (July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025). The proposed general fund budget is $11,231,800, a 10.54% increase from the prior year, with a total millage of 215.80 (188.34 operating + 27.46 debt service). The utility fund budgets include water at $2,372,750 (6.16% increase) and sewer at $4,171,000 (7.20% increase). The meeting also includes a public comment period.

• Public hearing on FY 2024/2025 municipal budget
• First reading of Ordinance 2024.005 to adopt budget and levy taxes
• General fund budget: $11,231,800 (10.54% increase)
• Water budget: $2,372,750; Sewer budget: $4,171,000
• Total millage: 215.80 (188.34 operating + 27.46 debt service)

City Council

The Lake City City Council will hold the first reading of the proposed municipal budget for fiscal year 2024-2025, which includes a 3% employee raise and a millage rate of 215.8. The council will also consider a $149,400 bid for Charles Street repairs, re-appoint a member to the Architectural Review Board, and accept $13,280 in grant funds for the fire department. The meeting includes public comment and approval of minutes from prior meetings.

• First reading of Ordinance 2024.005, the FY2024-25 budget (second reading June 18)
• Resolution to accept $149,400 bid from Digging Deep Construction for Charles Street repairs
• Resolution to re-appoint Carl Terwilliger to the Architectural Review Board for a 2-year term
• Resolution to accept $13,280 in grant funds from SC State Treasurer's Office for the Fire Department
• Approval of minutes from April 9 and April 24 meetings

City Council

The Lake City City Council is holding a special meeting with one main item: a second-reading vote on Ordinance 2024.006, which would authorize the sale and transfer of city-owned properties developed under its starter home program. The ordinance covers three completed homes at 421 Carver Street, 423 Carver Street, and 380 Moore Street, and also references two other properties at 588 and 582 Moore Street. If approved, the city administrator would be empowered to sell the properties on terms he determines.

• Second reading of Ordinance 2024.006 to authorize sale of starter home properties
• Properties listed: 421 Carver Street, 423 Carver Street, 380 Moore Street, 588 Moore Street, 582 Moore Street
• Ordinance authorizes City Administrator to negotiate and execute sales
• First reading held April 24, 2024; second reading scheduled for May 1, 2024

City Council

The Lake City Council will hold a special meeting to consider three items: first reading of an ordinance to sell city-owned starter homes, final reading of a resolution to establish a fee schedule for the Cole Road LC 278 Event Center, and a resolution to borrow $200,000 from the city's reserve account for LC 278 project costs.

• Ordinance 2024.006 (first reading) authorizes sale of starter homes at 421 Carver St, 423 Carver St, 380 Moore St, 588 Moore St, 582 Moore St
• Resolution 2024.019 (final reading) establishes fee schedule for Cole Road LC 278 Event Center, with room rates from $300 to $5,000
• Resolution 2024.020 seeks $200,000 from city reserve for LC 278 (IT, sewer pump, furniture), repaid in 4 annual payments of $50,000

City Council

The Lake City City Council is meeting for a public work session focused on the city budget for fiscal year 2024/2025. The agenda includes a public comment period where residents can speak for up to two minutes each, though no immediate council action or deliberation will occur. The meeting is otherwise procedural, with no other substantive items listed.

• Public work session on FY 2024/2025 budget
• Public comment period (2-minute limit per speaker)
• Meeting at Judicial Center, 202 Kelley Street

City Council

The City Council is considering several resolutions including a bid for asbestos removal at an old hotel on Highway 52 and new rental rates for the Cole Road LC 278 Event Center. Other items include updates to the Municipal Association Safety and Wellness Committee Handbook and the Olanta Wastewater Treatment Agreement.

• Asbestos removal bid from Wilma’s Pump and Tank for $7,900.00 at the old hotel on Highway 52
• Establishment of a fee schedule for Cole Road LC 278 Event Center rentals
• Update to the Olanta Wastewater Treatment Agreement
• Appointment of Rusty Gaskins to the Architectural Review Board for a 2-year term
• Approval of policy regarding carry of weapons during permitted events and on city premises

City Council

The Lake City City Council is holding a public information meeting to present details about the Highway 52 Phase 2 construction project, including the contract, location, timeline, and community benefits. Residents will have an opportunity to ask questions.

• Highway 52 Phase 2 construction project overview
• Contract information for the project
• Project timeline and location details
• Community benefits discussion
• Public question and response session

City Council

The Lake City City Council is holding a budget workshop to review the Administrator's budget presentation for the General Fund and Water and Sewer funds. The meeting includes a Q&A session and is scheduled from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm, if needed.

• General Fund budget presentation
• Water and Sewer budget presentation
• Public Q&A on budget

City Council

The Lake City City Council will consider two resolutions: one authorizing a paid summer internship program with three interns for the wastewater treatment plant and public information office, and another setting annual fees for airport hangar leases. The council will also receive the monthly financial report and approve monthly bills, and may enter executive session for personnel and legal matters.

• Resolution 2024.009: Summer internship program with 2 wastewater treatment plant interns and 1 PIO intern, 8-week paid program
• Resolution 2024.010: Airport hangar lease fees: $500/year for 60x80 lots, $350/year for 60x55 lots, $1,875/year for 120x150 lots
• Monthly financial report and approval of February 2024 bills
• Executive session for personnel and legal advice

City Council

The Lake City City Council is holding a special meeting on March 5, 2024, at the Judicial Center. The agenda includes routine items (invocation, pledge, approval of agenda) and an executive session to discuss personnel, employment, compensation, appointments, and legal advice. No other substantive business is listed.

• Executive session under SC FOIA for personnel and legal advice
• Special meeting at Judicial Center, 202 Kelly Street, 12:30 PM

City Council

The Lake City City Council is holding a public information meeting with a Q&A session. The meeting includes an invocation, pledge of allegiance, polling of council members, and adoption of the agenda. The main item is a structured Q&A session where council members and the public can ask questions to candidates, with a total of 10 questions and 5-minute responses per candidate.

• Q&A session with 10 questions and 5-minute response per candidate
• Public questions allowed after councilmember questions
• 10-minute break between candidates
• Meeting open to public from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm

City Council

The Lake City City Council will hold its regular meeting on February 13, 2024, with several ordinances and resolutions up for consideration. Key items include a $1.45 million equipment lease-purchase agreement, a $1 million grant application for the Acline Drainage Project, and a $38,000 bid for a sewer collapse repair on Carver Street. The agenda also includes annexation of a McLeod Regional Medical Center parcel, a document retention policy, and a business license schedule update.

• Ordinance 2024.003: Equipment lease-purchase agreement up to $1,450,000
• Resolution 2024.008: Application to RIA for $1 million for Acline Drainage Project
• Resolution 2024.007: Accept $38,000 bid from Digging Deep for sewer collapse on Carver Street
• Ordinance 2024.001: Annexation of Florence County TMS 00195-31-041 (McLeod Regional Medical Center parcel)
• Ordinance 2024.002: Document retention policy

City Council

The Lake City City Council will hold a public budget session at the Senior Center. The Administrator will present budget details regarding the General Fund and Water and Sewer services.

• General Fund budget presentation
• Water and Sewer budget presentation

City Council

The Lake City City Council is holding a special meeting to consider extending City Administrator William A. Hall's appointment for two years, with terms similar to his current agreement. The council will first enter executive session to discuss personnel and legal matters before voting on the resolution.

• Resolution 2024.006 extending William A. Hall's appointment as City Administrator for two years
• Executive session for personnel, employment, compensation, and legal advice
• Mayor and legal counsel authorized to negotiate and execute the extension agreement

City Council

The Lake City City Council will consider several ordinances and resolutions, including a $1.45 million equipment lease-purchase agreement, annexation of a McLeod Regional Medical Center parcel, adoption of a standardized business license schedule, and a management agreement with the Florence County Sheriff's Office for policing. The council will also hear a presentation from Pastor Daniel Hall and take public comments.

• Ordinance 2024.001: annexation of Florence County TMS 00195-31-041 (McLeod Regional Medical Center parcel)
• Ordinance 2024.002: equipment lease-purchase agreement up to $1,450,000
• Ordinance 2024.003: adopt standardized business license class schedule
• Resolution 2024.004: management agreement with Florence County Sheriff's Office for policing
• Resolution 2024.002: Land and Water Conservation Grant application for Blanding Street Park restroom/concession building