Abbeville public meetings in 2021

City Council

The Abbeville City Council is holding a special meeting to consider a report on ARPA premium pay, likely for city employees. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from the December 8 regular meeting and a public comment period.

• Report No. 53-2021: ARPA Premium Pay approval request
• Approval of minutes from December 8, 2021 regular meeting
• Public comment period

The Abbeville City Council held a special meeting on December 13, 2021, and approved Report No. 53-2021, which authorized ARPA premium pay. The council also unanimously approved the minutes from the December 8, 2021 meeting. The meeting adjourned at 6:04 PM.

• Approved Report No. 53-2021 (ARPA Premium Pay) unanimously
• Approved minutes from December 8, 2021 meeting unanimously

City Council

The City Council will hold second readings for ordinances regarding business licenses and new economic development programs. The agenda also includes a first reading for a rezoning request at 829 East Greenwood Street.

• Second reading of Ordinance No. 9-2021 to update business license language
• Second reading of Ordinance No. 10-2021 to create an economic development reimbursement program
• Second reading of Ordinance No. 11-2021 for water and sewer construction cost reimbursements
• First reading of Ordinance No. 12-2021 to rezone 829 East Greenwood Street from R-10 to Highway Commercial
• Appointments for the Board of Zoning Appeals and Historic Properties Protection Commission

The Abbeville City Council unanimously approved three second-reading ordinances: updating business license regulations, creating an economic development reimbursement program for new property developments, and establishing a reimbursement incentive for water and sewer construction costs for subdivisions. They also gave first reading to a rezoning of two parcels at 829 East Greenwood Street from R-10 to Highway Commercial. No appointments were made to the Board of Zoning Appeals or Historic Properties Protection Commission due to lack of nominations.

• Approved Ordinance 9-2021 updating business license regulations (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 10-2021 creating economic development reimbursement program (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 11-2021 creating water/sewer construction reimbursement incentive (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 12-2021 rezoning 829 East Greenwood Street to Highway Commercial (unanimous)
• No appointments made to Board of Zoning Appeals or Historic Properties Protection Commission

City Council

The Abbeville City Council will consider three ordinances, including a full rewrite of business license rules and two new reimbursement programs for property and subdivision development. The council will also vote on resolutions for baseball field renames, a water quality loan, and an EMS agreement, plus several board appointments.

• Ordinance 9-2021: repeal and replace business license chapter with updated Municipal Association language
• Ordinance 10-2021: create economic development article and reimbursement program for new property developments
• Ordinance 11-2021: create reimbursement incentive for water and sewer construction costs for subdivisions
• Resolution 8-2021: accept loan from SC Water Quality Revolving Fund Authority
• Appointments to Historic Properties Protection Commission, Board of Zoning Appeals, and ACPA Board

The council passed three ordinances on first reading: a business license code update, an economic development reimbursement program, and a water/sewer construction cost incentive for subdivisions. It also approved resolutions renaming baseball fields, accepting SRF loan forgiveness, and an EMS agreement, plus several appointments and reports. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved Ordinance 9-2021, business license code update (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 10-2021, economic development reimbursement program (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 11-2021, water/sewer construction cost incentive (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 7-2021, renaming baseball fields (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 8-2021, SRF principal loan forgiveness (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 9-2021, EMS agreement (unanimous)
• Reappointed Karen Sherwood, Anna LaGrone, Tom Coughlin to Historic Properties Protection Commission (unanimous)
• Approved Dwight Bozeman to Performing Arts Board (unanimous)

City Council

The Abbeville City Council will vote on several resolutions and reports, including renaming certain baseball fields, approving an Opera House consultant, and accepting bids for the McGowan Water Line Project. They will also consider appointments to the Housing Authority Board and Board of Zoning Appeals, and hold a public comment period and executive session on business expansion.

• Resolution No. 7 2021 to rename designated baseball fields
• Report No. 43-2021: Opera House Consultant Approval
• Report No. 44-2021: McGowan Water Line Project Bids
• Appointments to Housing Authority Board (Harrison, Aiken, White, London)
• Appointment to Board of Zoning Appeals (Cooke term expired)

The council unanimously approved Resolution 7-2021 to rename certain baseball fields, approved the Opera House consultant (Report 43-2021), and accepted bids for the McGowan Water Line Project (Report 44-2021). It also reappointed three Housing Authority members and appointed a new member, but made no appointment to the Board of Zoning Appeals. The meeting included an executive session on business development.

• Approved Resolution 7-2021 renaming baseball fields (unanimous)
• Approved Opera House consultant (Report 43-2021) (unanimous)
• Approved McGowan Water Line Project bids (Report 44-2021) (unanimous)
• Reappointed Margaret Harrison to Housing Authority Board (unanimous)
• Reappointed Janie Aiken to Housing Authority Board (unanimous)
• Reappointed Bridget White to Housing Authority Board (unanimous)
• Appointed Susan Sherard to Housing Authority Board (unanimous)
• No appointment made to Board of Zoning Appeals

City Council

The Abbeville City Council will hold second readings on the FY2022 budget ordinance and a land sale on Lake Secession, and consider resolutions for a CDBG demolition grant match and designating an ARPA contact. They will also review city manager reports on ACPA bylaws, North Main waterline financing, and a sidewalk project, plus make board appointments and discuss truck routes and other business.

• Ordinance 7-2021 (2nd reading): adopt FY2022 budget and levy taxes/fees
• Ordinance 8-2021 (2nd reading): authorize sale of land on Lake Secession (Parcel 054-00-00-033)
• Resolution 5-2021: endorse city funds as match for CDBG demolition project
• Resolution 6-2021: designate ARPA authorized representative
• Appointment to ACPA Board (Fran Anderson nominated) and Board of Zoning Appeals vacancy

The Abbeville City Council unanimously approved the FY2022 budget (Ordinance 7-2021), a resolution endorsing city funds for a CDBG demolition project, a resolution designating an ARPA contact person, and the sale of land on Lake Secession (Ordinance 8-2021, with the mayor abstaining). They also approved the ACPA by-laws and contract, interim financing for the North Main waterline, and appointed Fran Anderson to the ACPA Board. No other substantive decisions were made; several items were discussed but not voted on.

• Approved FY2022 budget ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 5-2021 endorsing CDBG demolition match (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 6-2021 designating ARPA contact person (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 8-2021 authorizing sale of Lake Secession parcel (unanimous, mayor abstained)
• Approved ACPA by-laws and contract (unanimous)
• Approved North Main waterline interim financing (unanimous)
• Appointed Fran Anderson to ACPA Board (unanimous)

City Council

City Council will hold a public hearing to receive comments regarding the proposed municipal budget for Fiscal Year 2022, identified as Ordinance No. 7-2021.

• Public hearing for Fiscal Year 2022 municipal budget (Ordinance No. 7-2021)

The City Council held a public hearing to receive comments on the proposed municipal budget for Fiscal Year 2022. No substantive decisions were made; the hearing was procedural and adjourned after about nine minutes.

• Held public hearing on FY2022 budget (no vote)

City Council

The City Council will hold first readings for the Fiscal Year 2022 budget and a rezoning request for 540 West Greenwood Street. The agenda also includes discussions on land sales, water line requests, and sidewalk bids.

• First reading of Ordinance No. 6-2021 to rezone 540 West Greenwood Street from R-6 to General Commercial
• First reading of Ordinance No. 7-2021 to adopt the Fiscal Year 2022 Budget
• First reading of Ordinance No. 8-2021 regarding the sale of land on Lake Secession (Parcel 054-00-00-033)
• Approval requests for North Main Waterline RFQ and Adams Dr. Sidewalk Bid
• Appointment consideration for the Board of Zoning Appeals

The Abbeville City Council approved the FY2022 budget ordinance, the sale of land on Lake Secession, and several contracts including the North Main Waterline RFQ, Juvenile Detention MOA, and Adams Drive Sidewalk Bid. The rezoning of 540 West Greenwood Street was introduced but no action was taken. The council also entered executive session to discuss business recruitment.

• Approved FY2022 budget ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved sale of land on Lake Secession, Parcel 054-00-00-033 (unanimous)
• Approved North Main Waterline RFQ (unanimous)
• Approved Juvenile Detention Memorandum of Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved Adams Drive Sidewalk Bid (unanimous)
• No action on rezoning of 540 West Greenwood Street

City Council

The Abbeville City Council is holding a budget workshop meeting to review the proposed budget for the 2021-2022 fiscal year, presented by City Manager Blake Stone. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from the July 14 regular meeting, a public comment period, and standard opening procedures.

• Proposed 2021-2022 fiscal year budget presented by City Manager Blake Stone
• Approval of minutes from July 14, 2021 regular council meeting
• Public comment period with note that council will not deliberate on comments
• Telephone call-in option provided for remote participation

The City Council met for a budget workshop on July 19, 2021, where the City Manager presented the proposed FY 2021-2022 budget. The council approved the minutes from the July 14, 2021 meeting. No other substantive decisions were made, and the meeting adjourned at 7:27 p.m.

• Approved the minutes from the July 14, 2021 City Council meeting.
• Held a budget workshop with a presentation of the proposed FY 2021-2022 budget.
• Adjourned the meeting at 7:27 p.m. with no other business.

City Council

The Abbeville City Council will hold second reading of a loitering and failure-to-stop ordinance, and first reading of a rezoning for 540 West Greenwood Street. They will also consider bids for a bathroom at Chestnut Street Park, appointments to the Board of Zoning Appeals, and discuss water, sanitation, and business expansion in executive session.

• Ordinance 5-2021 (second reading): loitering and failure to stop regulations
• Ordinance 6-2021 (first reading): rezoning 540 West Greenwood Street from R-6 to General Commercial
• Chestnut Street Park bathroom bid (Report 34-2021)
• Appointments to Board of Zoning Appeals (5 positions)
• Executive session on water service, sanitation, and business expansion

The council voted 3-5 against Ordinance 5-2021, which would have established loitering and failure-to-stop regulations, after motions to amend and table also failed. A rezoning request for 540 West Greenwood Street was tabled unanimously for further information. The council also approved a bid for the Chestnut Street Park bathroom and reappointed several board members.

• Rejected Ordinance 5-2021 (loitering/failure to stop) 3-5
• Tabled Ordinance 6-2021 (rezoning 540 West Greenwood St) unanimously
• Approved Chestnut Street Park bathroom bid unanimously
• Reappointed Jennifer Creswell to Historic Properties Protection Commission unanimously
• Reappointed James Hoppers to Board of Zoning Appeals unanimously
• Tabled appointment for Sally Cooke to Board of Zoning Appeals
• Reappointed Deborah Sutherland to Board of Zoning Appeals unanimously
• Reappointed Keisha Parker to Board of Zoning Appeals unanimously

City Council

The City Council approved the Highway 72 Waterline Engineering Agreement and a Vending Machine Agreement, both unanimously. Council also recognized two retirees and heard public comments, but took no action on zoning board appointments, deferring them to a future meeting.

• Approved Highway 72 Waterline Engineering Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved Vending Machine Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from May 19 and June 2, 2021 meetings (unanimous)
• Deferred zoning board appointments to next meeting

City Council

The Abbeville City Council is holding an emergency meeting to consider Resolution No. 4-2021, which authorizes the purchase of property for the proposed Duke tie-in point. The agenda includes only this resolution, public comment, and standard procedural items.

• Resolution No. 4-2021 to purchase property for the proposed Duke tie-in point

The Abbeville City Council held an emergency meeting and unanimously approved Resolution No. 4-2021 to purchase property for the proposed Duke tie-in point. No other substantive business was discussed, and the meeting adjourned after about seven minutes.

• Approved Resolution No. 4-2021 to purchase property for the proposed Duke tie-in point (unanimous)

City Council

The Abbeville City Council is holding a special meeting to consider a resolution approving the Spartanburg Housing Authority to exercise certain powers of the Abbeville Housing Authority, and to discuss appointing a new Planning Commission member to fill Betty Simpson's expired term. The agenda also includes a capital improvement plan report and a discussion about a Juneteenth event.

• Resolution No. 2-2021: Approving Spartanburg Housing Authority to exercise certain powers of Abbeville Housing Authority
• Appointment to fill four-year term on Planning Commission (expired Feb 14, 2021)
• Discussion: Juneteenth Event (Councilman Jason Edwards)
• Capital Improvement Plan report (Report No. 29-2021, information only)

The City Council unanimously approved Resolution 2-2021, authorizing the Housing Authority of Spartanburg to exercise certain powers of the Abbeville Housing Authority, after correcting a clerical error in the state code citation. The council also unanimously appointed Tyler Goss to fill the vacant Planning Commission seat. A discussion on the Juneteenth event and a report on the Capital Improvement Plan were presented for information only.

• Approved Resolution 2-2021 (Housing Authority powers) unanimously
• Approved correction of clerical error in Resolution 2-2021 (state code citation) unanimously
• Untabled nominations for Planning Commission seat unanimously
• Nominated Tyler Goss to Planning Commission unanimously
• Closed nominations for Planning Commission seat unanimously
• Approved Tyler Goss's nomination to Planning Commission unanimously
• Approved Resolution 3-2021 unanimously

City Council

The Abbeville City Council will hold second readings on ordinances updating the economic incentive program and sewer use regulations, plus a first reading on new loitering and failure-to-stop rules. The council will also hear city manager reports, discuss several topics including the Spring Festival and abandoned vehicles, and consider two Planning Commission appointments.

• Second reading of Ordinance 3-2021 amending economic incentive program language
• Second reading of Ordinance 4-2021 updating sewer use regulations for state/federal compliance
• First reading of Ordinance 5-2021 establishing loitering and failure-to-stop regulations
• Discussion on derelict and abandoned vehicles
• Appointments to fill two expired Planning Commission terms

The Abbeville City Council passed three ordinances, including a new loitering and failure-to-stop regulation (5-4) and updates to the economic incentive program and sewer use regulations (both unanimous). Council also approved a vending machine request (8-1), appointed Jonathan Meyers to the Planning Commission, and tabled a second appointment. The City Manager's contract was renewed after executive session.

• Approved Ordinance 3-2021 updating economic incentive program language (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 4-2021 amending sewer use regulations (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 5-2021 establishing loitering and failure-to-stop regulations (5-4, Crawford, Thomas, Jackson, J. Edwards opposed)
• Approved Report 24-2021 vending machine request (8-1, Crawford opposed)
• Appointed Jonathan Meyers to Planning Commission (unanimous)
• Tabled appointment of Tyler Goss to Planning Commission (8-1, Sutherland opposed)
• Renewed City Manager's contract after executive session (unanimous)

City Council

The Abbeville City Council will hold second reading of an ordinance adopting the Bailey Bill for special tax assessments on rehabilitated historic property, and first readings on updates to the economic incentive program and sewer use regulations. The council will also hear an audit presentation, recognize small business grant awardees, elect a mayor pro-tem, and consider bids, agreements, and appointments to the Planning Commission.

• Ordinance 2-2021 (second reading): Bailey Bill special tax assessment for rehabilitated historic property
• Ordinance 3-2021 (first reading): update to Economic Incentive Program language
• Ordinance 4-2021 (first reading): sewer use regulations to comply with state/federal standards
• Wilson Hill Park bathroom bid approval (Report 19-2021)
• Appointments to fill four Planning Commission terms (Mulcahy, Lewis, Walker, Simpson)

The City Council unanimously approved Ordinance No. 1-2021 (second reading), adopting the Bailey Bill provisions for a special tax assessment on rehabilitated historic property. Council also unanimously approved first readings of ordinances updating the economic incentive program and sewer use regulations, and approved several reports including the Wilson Hill Park bathroom bid, Cooper Sand Agreement, and an Infrastructure Development Agreement. Councilmember Greeson was elected Mayor Pro Tem by a 5-4 vote, and the vote was repeated after a procedural question, with the same result.

• Approved Ordinance No. 1-2021 adopting Bailey Bill historic property tax assessment (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance No. 3-2021 updating Economic Incentive Program (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance No. 4-2021 updating sewer use regulations (unanimous)
• Approved Wilson Hill Park bathroom bid (unanimous)
• Approved Cooper Sand Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved Infrastructure Development Agreement (unanimous)
• Elected Councilmember Greeson as Mayor Pro Tem (5-4)
• Reappointed Patrick Mulcahy and Jeff Lewis to Planning Commission

City Council

The Abbeville City Council is holding a special meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes, administering an oath of office, and considering appointments to the Planning Commission. They will also vote on two ordinances: one to adjust regular council meeting times and another to adopt the Bailey Bill for special tax assessments on rehabilitated historic properties. The meeting is open virtually due to COVID-19 restrictions.

• Ordinance 2-2021 (2nd reading): adjust regular council meeting times
• Ordinance 1-2021 (1st reading): adopt Bailey Bill for historic property tax assessment
• Appointments to fill Planning Commission vacancies (Jason Walker, Betty Simpson, David Bacon)
• Oath of office for Councilman John Sutherland, District 3

The council approved Ordinance No. 2-2021, as amended, to change regular council meeting times to the second Wednesday at 7 PM. They also approved Ordinance No. 1-2021, adopting the Bailey Bill for historic property tax assessments. David Bacon was reappointed to the Planning Commission, and other Planning Commission terms were tabled.

• Approved Ordinance No. 2-2021 as amended to set meetings for 2nd Wednesday at 7 PM (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance No. 1-2021 adopting Bailey Bill provisions (unanimous)
• Reappointed David Bacon to Planning Commission (unanimous)
• Tabled other Planning Commission terms until next meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The Abbeville City Council will hold its regular meeting, including a second reading of an ordinance to adopt the Bailey Bill, which provides a special tax assessment for rehabilitated historic properties. The council will also consider several city manager reports, including a Lake Secession lot, additional hydroelectric turbine repair costs, and an Adams Drive sidewalk, and discuss a special meeting for committee appointments.

• Ordinance No. 1-2021 (second reading) to adopt Bailey Bill tax assessment for rehabilitated historic properties
• Report No. 14-2021: Lake Secession Lot approval
• Report No. 15-2021: Additional hydroelectric turbine repair costs
• Report No. 16-2021: Adams Drive Sidewalk approval
• Discussion of special meeting for committee appointments

The council approved Ordinance No. 1-2021 on second reading, adopting the Bailey Bill provisions for special tax assessments on rehabilitated historic property. It also approved three reports: the Lake Secession Lot purchase, additional hydroelectric turbine repair costs, and the Adams Drive sidewalk project. A motion to handle lawn care management in-house instead of contracting out passed 5-2.

• Approved Ordinance No. 1-2021 (Bailey Bill) on second reading.
• Approved Report No. 14-2021 for the Lake Secession Lot (mayor recused).
• Approved Report No. 15-2021 for additional hydroelectric turbine repair costs.
• Approved Report No. 16-2021 for the Adams Drive sidewalk.
• Passed motion to perform lawn care management in-house (5-2).

City Council

The Abbeville City Council will hold first readings on two ordinances, including one to adopt the Bailey Bill for special tax assessments on rehabilitated historic properties. The council will also consider several city manager reports, including a park renovation project and an electric distribution development agreement, and discuss dilapidated properties. The meeting includes proclamations honoring residents and a presentation on historic preservation.

• Ordinance 1-2021: First reading to adopt Bailey Bill tax assessment for rehabilitated historic property
• Ordinance 2-2021: First reading to adjust regular City Council meeting times
• Report 9-2021: Park Renovation Project approval request
• Report 11-2021: Electric Distribution Development Agreement approval request
• Report 12-2021: Public Utilities Lawncare Management Bids approval request

City Council

The Special City Council Meeting includes a presentation on current COVID-19 cases by Sharon Davis-Norryce. The Council will also consider Resolution No. 1-2021, which recommends mask-wearing to address the public health crisis.

• Presentation on current COVID-19 cases
• Resolution No. 1-2021 regarding mask-wearing recommendations

The Abbeville City Council held a special meeting on January 26, 2021, and approved Resolution No. 1-2021, which recommends that the public wear masks to address the public health crisis. The vote was 5-2, with Mayor Edwards and Councilmembers Aikens, Jackson, J. Edwards, and Gambrell in favor, and Councilmembers Greeson and Crawford opposed. The council also unanimously approved the minutes from the January 12, 2021 regular meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Resolution No. 1-2021 recommending public mask-wearing (5-2)
• Approved minutes from January 12, 2021 regular meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The Abbeville City Council will hold its regular meeting, including presentations on COVID-19 vaccinations and a service award, and will administer oaths to municipal judges. The council will consider several approval items, including a mutual aid agreement with the sheriff's department, land negotiations for a tie-in point, a dredging agreement, and a bid for hydro turbine generator repair. The meeting also includes reports on IT, economic impact, utility credit card system, and tax abatement, plus new business items and an executive session.

• Approval of minutes from December 8, 2020 meeting
• Presentation on COVID-19 cases and vaccination rollout
• Oath of office for municipal judges
• Approval requested: Mutual Aid Agreement – Police & Sheriff's Department
• Approval requested: Unit No. 1 Hydro Turbine Generator Repair Bid

The council unanimously approved four action items: a mutual aid agreement with the Sheriff's Department, Tie-in Point land negotiations, a Cooper Sand dredging agreement, and a repair bid for the Unit No. 1 hydro turbine generator. It also appointed a nomination committee for the ACPA board and heard reports on COVID-19 vaccinations and other informational items.

• Approved Mutual Aid Agreement with Sheriff's Department (unanimous)
• Approved Tie-in Point land negotiations (unanimous)
• Approved Cooper Sand dredging agreement (unanimous)
• Approved Unit No. 1 hydro turbine generator repair bid (unanimous)
• Appointed Jason Edwards, Benji Greeson, Louise Aikens to ACPA nomination committee (unanimous)