Clinton public meetings in 2021
21 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The Clinton City Council will hold a regular meeting with several significant items, including an emergency ordinance for electronic meetings, approval of a construction manager at risk for the fire department and police station renovations, and second reading of a revised business license ordinance. They will also consider using ARP funds for employee premium pay, hold a public hearing on zoning text amendments, and discuss a resolution for temporary closure of Veterans Lane. The meeting includes an executive session for personnel and property matters.
- Emergency ordinance to authorize electronic meetings
- Approval of CMAR for fire department, M.S. Bailey Center renovation for police, and fire substation
- Second reading of revised business license ordinance per 2020 Act No. 176
- Authorization of ARP funds for premium pay to eligible employees
- Public hearing and first reading of zoning ordinance text amendments
City Council
The Clinton City Council will consider a second reading of an ordinance to temporarily suspend Sunday sales prohibitions. The council will also hold a first reading for a revised business license ordinance and discuss the disbursement of ARP funds.
- Second reading of ordinance to temporarily suspend Sunday sales prohibitions (blue laws)
- First reading of ordinance to adopt a revised business license ordinance
- Request from School District 56 to close Veterans Lane at Willard Road
- Discussion regarding disbursement of ARP funds
- Appointments to the Municipal Facilities Review Committee
City Council
The Clinton City Council is meeting to consider several annexation petitions and ordinances, a street resurfacing contract, and other routine items. They will also hear presentations and consider an emergency ordinance on electronic meetings.
- Resolution accepting annexation petition for tax map 639-01-04-007 (Jacobs Highway)
- First reading of ordinance to annex property at Hwy 56 and Springdale Drive (tax map 636-00-00-005)
- Contract with Satterfield Construction to resurface streets under Capital Sales Tax Project
- Ordinance to temporarily suspend Sunday sales prohibitions (blue laws)
- Ordinance to authorize electronic meetings and emergency ordinance for same
City Council
The Clinton City Council is holding a special called meeting, conducted electronically, with the sole substantive item being an executive session to discuss a personnel matter relating to the Office of the City Manager. The agenda notes that after the closed session, the council may take action on matters discussed. No other business is listed.
- Executive session on personnel matter relating to the Office of the City Manager
City Council
The Clinton City Council will hold a regular meeting with presentations on a connectivity study and future development, consider resolutions for a fire truck grant match and firefighter turnout gear, conduct a public hearing and first reading on zoning ordinance amendments, and discuss transferring the Martha Dendy Community Center property. The council will also designate an American Rescue Plan contact, discuss appointments and work sessions, and enter executive session for personnel and contractual matters.
- Resolution endorsing city funds as match for Community Development Grant to purchase a fire truck
- Purchase of turnout gear for the Fire Department
- Public hearing and first reading of ordinance amending the City of Clinton Zoning Ordinance
- Resolution approving agreement to transfer Martha Dendy Community Center property
- Resolution designating authorized representative for American Rescue Plan Act of 2021
City Council
The Clinton City Council is holding a special called meeting, conducted electronically, with the sole substantive item being an executive session to discuss a personnel matter relating to the Office of the City Manager. The agenda is otherwise procedural, consisting of the call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance. No action is listed on the agenda, though the council may take action after the closed session.
- Executive session for one personnel matter relating to the Office of the City Manager
City Council
The Clinton City Council is holding a special called meeting, conducted electronically, with the primary item being an executive session to discuss one personnel matter regarding the Office of the City Manager. The meeting includes routine opening procedures and is expected to adjourn after the closed session.
- Executive session on one personnel matter regarding the Office of the City Manager
City Council
The Clinton City Council convened a special called meeting on August 13, 2021. The agenda was limited to executive sessions regarding personnel and contractual matters.
- Personnel matter regarding the Office of the City Manager
- Contractual matter regarding the LCDC
City Council
The Clinton City Council is holding its regular August meeting with several presentations and action items, including an emergency ordinance to suspend normal council procedures due to COVID-19, a possible workshop on a code of conduct, and contracts for pre-pay metering and a used dump truck. The council will also enter executive session for legal and contractual matters.
- Emergency ordinance to suspend normal council meeting procedures and authorize city manager plan for continuity during COVID-19
- Consideration of workshop and date to discuss code of conduct for council and staff
- Authorization for Public Works Director to contract for pre-pay metering
- Approval of purchase of a used roll off dump truck
- Executive session on legal matter regarding Office of City Manager and transfer of Martha Dendy property
City Council
The Clinton City Council held a special meeting to discuss a proposed H2O Blue LLC wastewater receiving and evaporation facility in Laurens County near the city limits. Council unanimously authorized the Interim City Manager to request a meeting with DHEC and a public hearing on the permit. A nearby property owner voiced concerns about unknown chemicals and property values.
- Authorized Interim City Manager to request DHEC meeting and public hearing on permit ND0089621
- Discussed potential environmental and economic impact of H2O Blue LLC facility
- Public comment from Mike Johnson of 4368 Indian Creek Road, Kinards, SC
- City engaged in economic ventures nearby: Speculative Building and Recreation Complex
City Council
The Clinton City Council is meeting to consider a first reading of a zoning change for 3.31 acres at W. Main Street and Airport Road, endorse a pump station for the Clinton III development, and authorize purchases including two police vehicles. The agenda also includes a presentation on EV charging stations and a discussion on establishing a work session for a council code of conduct.
- First reading of ordinance to rezone 3.31 acres at the northeast corner of W. Main Street and Airport Road (Laurens County Tax Map 901-13-05-003)
- Resolution endorsing design/construction of a pump station near the northeast corner of the ~80-acre Clinton III property for residential and economic development
- Authorizing Public Works Director to enter into a MOU with Laurens County regarding the Capital Sales Tax project
- Authorizing City Manager to order two (2) police vehicles
- Presentation from Mike Frazier of PMPA regarding EV charging stations
City Council
The Clinton City Council held a special meeting to adopt the fiscal year 2021-22 budget and address a zoning request for a mobile home park. The budget was approved on second reading, and a zoning change for a property on W Main Street and Airport Road was tabled after concerns about mobile home regulations. The Council also approved a $200,000 transfer to the economic development corporation and a resolution supporting retail recruitment training.
- Approved FY 2021-22 budget on second reading
- Tabled first reading of zoning change for 3.31 acres at W Main St & Airport Rd (Tax Map 901-13-05-003) from C-3 to RMH
- Approved sale of 0.65 acres on Gary Street (Tax Map 901-15-07-014)
- Approved $200,000 transfer to Clinton Economic Development Corporation for Speculative Building Fund
- Approved resolution supporting MASC Retail Training for City staff
City Council
The Clinton City Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed FY 2021-22 budget and consider second reading of the budget ordinance. They will also vote on an emergency ordinance to suspend normal meeting procedures due to COVID-19, and consider second readings for ordinances suspending Sunday sales prohibitions and updating litter regulations. The agenda includes a contingent annexation resolution, a police officer recognition, and an executive session for contractual matters.
- Public hearing and second reading of FY 2021-22 budget ordinance
- Emergency ordinance to suspend normal council meeting procedures due to COVID-19
- Second reading of ordinance to suspend Sunday sales prohibitions (blue laws)
- Second reading of ordinance to amend litter control regulations
- Resolution accepting contingent annexation petition for Laurens County tax map 593-00-00-009
City Council
The City Council held a special called meeting to give second reading to a bond ordinance authorizing an installment purchase transaction for public safety, recreation, and administrative improvements. The ordinance was approved. Council also entered executive session to discuss contractual matters regarding the sale and purchase of city-owned property, but no action was taken. A discussion about opening council meetings to the public was deferred to the May meeting.
- Second reading of bond ordinance approved
- Bond corporation formed, city received A rating
- Executive session on city property sale/purchase, no action
- Discussion on opening council meetings to public deferred to May
City Council
The Clinton City Council will hold a regular meeting with several action items, including an emergency ordinance to temporarily suspend normal council meeting procedures due to COVID-19, a presentation from developers about city-owned property, and a resolution to adjust the Local Option Sales Tax (LOST) property tax program. They will also consider adopting a non-standard meter rider policy, purchasing a mini excavator, and contracting for street resurfacing. The agenda includes an executive session for legal, economic development, and contractual matters, followed by a second reading of an ordinance to sell city-owned property.
- Emergency ordinance to suspend normal council meeting procedures due to COVID-19
- Presentation from developers on city-owned property (Laurens County Tax Map 901-35-01-034 and 901-35-01-033)
- Resolution to adjust Local Option Sales Tax (LOST) property tax program
- Contract with Satterfield Construction Company to resurface E & W Centennial and Calvert Avenue from S Woodrow to S Holland Street
- Second reading of ordinance to sell 40 acres on SC Highway 72 (Tax Map 901-35-01-034 and 901-35-01-033)
City Council
The City Council will hold a special called meeting to consider several ordinances. Items include the second reading of an ordinance for the sale of 40 acres on SC Highway 72 and the acquisition of water, sewer, and stormwater systems at Whitten Center.
- Second reading of ordinance approving the sale of approximately 40 acres on the southeast side of SC Highway 72
- Second reading of ordinance authorizing the acquisition of water, sewer, and stormwater utility assets at Whitten Center
- Resolution of support for the City of Clinton Trails action plan within railroad rights-of-way
- Discussion regarding project plans related to bond issuance
- Swearing in of City Councilmembers
City Council
The Clinton City Council will hold first readings on two ordinances: one to sell about 40 acres of city-owned property on SC Highway 72, and another to acquire water, sewer, and stormwater systems from the Whitten Center and related real property from the SC Department of Disabilities and Special Needs. The council will also authorize a contract with SM Grading & Excavating, LLC for sewer line installation, recognize Officer Chris Moore as Officer of the Year, hear a presentation from Laurens County Trails, and discuss Martha Dendy. The meeting includes proclamations for Fair Housing Month and Disabilities Awareness Month, plus executive session items on contractual matters.
- First reading: ordinance to sell ~40 acres on SC 72 (tax map 901-35-01-034 and 901-35-01-033)
- First reading: ordinance to acquire Whitten Center utility assets and DDSN property
- Authorize contract with SM Grading & Excavating, LLC for sewer line to speculative building
- Proclamations: April as Fair Housing Month, March as Disabilities Awareness Month
- Recognition: Officer Chris Moore as Police Officer of the Year
City Council
The Clinton City Council is holding a special called meeting to consider resolutions regarding the city manager's severance agreement and the appointment of an interim city manager. The council will also hear a presentation about a project manager and consider appointing the public works director as an alternate to the PMPA board. An executive session is scheduled to discuss contractual matters related to a project manager, the city manager's office, and Whitten Center.
- Resolution authorizing a severance agreement between the city and the city manager
- Resolution authorizing appointment of an interim city manager
- Presentation regarding a project manager
- Resolution appointing public works director as alternate to PMPA board
- Executive session on contractual matters including Whitten Center
City Council
The Clinton City Council held a special meeting to hear a presentation from Wood & Partners about the Recreation Complex project and approved resolutions appointing an alternate to the PMPA Board, authorizing a severance agreement with the City Manager, and appointing an Interim City Manager. The council also entered executive session to discuss contractual matters but took no action.
- Presentation by Wood & Partners on Recreation Complex project
- Resolution appointing Public Works Director as alternate to PMPA Board
- Resolution authorizing Severance Agreement with City Manager
- Resolution appointing Interim City Manager
- Executive session on contractual matters (Project Manager, City Manager office, Whitten Center)
City Council
The Clinton City Council will meet electronically to consider an emergency ordinance temporarily suspending normal meeting procedures due to COVID-19, along with several other items including proclamations, a subdivision ordinance, and bids for a landscape project. They will also hold an executive session for contractual and personnel matters.
- Emergency ordinance to suspend normal council meeting procedures due to COVID-19
- Proclamations for Black History Month and American Heart Association Month
- Second reading of the Subdivision Ordinance
- Bids for the M.S. Bailey Municipal Center Landscape Project
- Executive session on Laurens County Fire Contract and sale of city-owned property
City Council
The Clinton City Council will hold a regular meeting with several significant items, including a resolution to purchase property at 304 W Pitts Street, first reading of an ordinance to sell city-owned land on SC Highway 72, a public hearing on the 2021-22 budget amendment, and first reading of an ordinance authorizing an installment purchase for public safety, recreation, and administrative improvements. The council will also consider a subdivision ordinance, contracts for water/sewer planning and manhole rehabilitation, and recognize award winners and a firefighter's 45 years of service.
- Resolution to purchase real property at 304 W Pitts Street (tax map 901-12-02-002)
- First reading of ordinance to sell ~40 acres on SC Highway 72 (tax maps 901-35-01-034 and 901-35-01-033)
- Public hearing on amending 2021-22 operating budget
- First reading of ordinance authorizing installment purchase for public safety, recreation, and administrative improvements
- First reading of subdivision ordinance