Clinton public meetings in 2022
20 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The Clinton City Council will hold a special meeting to consider a second reading of an ordinance amending fire incident response fees, a notice of intent to award a $599,911 fire truck bid to Southeast Apparatus, and the use of ARPA funds to cover potential cost overruns for bond projects. They will also receive a presentation on the PMPA final budget for 2023 and updates on the annual audit kickoff. The meeting includes an executive session on contractual matters for bond projects and an economic development project.
- Second reading of Ordinance No. 2022-006-005 amending fire incident response fees in Section 30-4
- Notice of intent to award Southeast Apparatus a bid for a fire truck at $599,911.00
- Use of ARPA funding to offset potential cost overruns for bond projects (police, fire, recreation complex)
- PMPA final budget for 2023 presentation and updates
- Annual audit kickoff by Love Bailey, including scope for agreed-upon procedures on rate stabilization fund
City Council
The Clinton City Council will consider Resolution No. 2022-006-006 to allow CEDC funds designated for a spec building to be used for the development of Clinton 26 Commerce South. They will also review recommended 2023 holidays, recognize the Clinton High School athletics department, and hold a public hearing on amendments to the subdivision and zoning ordinances. The meeting includes an executive session for citywide personnel matters.
- Resolution No. 2022-006-006 to redirect CEDC spec building funds to Clinton 26 Commerce South
- Public hearing on amendments to subdivision and zoning ordinances
- First reading of related ordinances scheduled for December 12, 2022 special meeting
- Recognition of Clinton High School athletics department
- Executive session on citywide personnel matters
City Council
The Clinton City Council will hold its regular meeting on November 7, 2022, with several significant items on the agenda. They will consider second reading of an ordinance authorizing sewer system improvements through SRF financing, an amendment to fire recovery fees, and a resolution to implement city impact fees. The council will also recognize eight police officers for the LEON program, appoint a city clerk, and receive updates on bond projects. An executive session is scheduled to discuss personnel matters.
- Second reading of Ordinance No. 2022-010-001 authorizing sewer system improvements financing through SRF
- Amendment of ordinance related to fire recovery fees
- Resolution No. 2022-006-004 regarding implementing city impact fees
- Recognition of eight police officers for the LEON program
- Appointment of Sonya Lewis as City Clerk
City Council
The Clinton City Council will hold its regular meeting on November 7, 2022, to consider several financial and fee-related items. They will vote on second reading of an ordinance to finance sewer system improvements through the State Revolving Fund, consider amending the ordinance on fire recovery fees, and discuss a resolution to implement city impact fees. The meeting also includes appointment of a city clerk, approval of prior minutes, and an executive session.
- Second reading of Ordinance No. 2022-010-001 authorizing SRF financing for sewer system improvements
- Amendment of ordinance related to fire recovery fees
- Resolution No. 2022-XXX regarding implementing city impact fees
- Appointment of Sonya Lewis as City Clerk
- Approval of minutes from October 3 and October 24, 2022 meetings
City Council
The Clinton City Council will hold a work session to discuss several items, including recommendations from the State Accommodation Tax Committee, a presentation on an impact fee study and capital improvement plan, and a first reading of an ordinance to finance sewer system improvements. They will also discuss the city building project for police and fire buildings and receive a fire prevention grant presentation. The meeting includes an executive session for contractual matters.
- First reading of Ordinance No. 2022-010-001 authorizing SRF financing for sewer system improvements
- Presentation on impact fee study and capital improvement plan by Carson Bise
- Discussion of city building project for police and fire buildings
- Proclamations for Arbor Day and Breast Cancer Awareness Month
- FM Global Fire Prevention Grant presentation by Chief Marshall
City Council
The Clinton City Council is holding a workshop meeting to consider several items, including approving a contract for sewer repairs, committing to a local match for an economic development grant, and discussing board appointments. They will also consider a resolution supporting a broadband partner and amending downtown grant guidelines. The meeting includes a financial report and an executive session for contractual matters.
- Contract with Vortex Services, LLC for Thornwell Pasture I&I repairs
- Resolution #2022-009-001 for local match for MASC Hometown Economic Development Grant
- Board appointments for Design and Review Board
- Resolution to support WCFiber, LLC as preferred broadband partner for NTIA funding
- Amend Downtown Improvement Grant Program guidelines to include fire & life safety measures
City Council
The Clinton City Council will hold its regular meeting on September 12, 2022, covering routine items like minutes approval and service awards, plus a grant update. Key business includes authorizing a contract with CLCI Services for power line right-of-way maintenance and considering a water sales agreement with Laurens County. The council will also discuss the State Accommodations Committee and a presentation on Enterprise Fleet Services, and may enter executive session for contractual matters.
- Authorize city manager to contract with CLCI Services, LLC, Enoree, SC for power line right-of-way maintenance
- Consideration of Laurens County water sales agreement
- Presentation of rate stabilization account
- Discussion of State Accommodations Committee
- Approve Design Review Board appointments
City Council
The Clinton City Council is holding a workshop meeting to consider the second reading of an ordinance amending the city's zoning ordinance text. They will also appoint new members to the Board of Zoning Appeals and Planning Commission. The meeting is held electronically and can be viewed on the city's Facebook page.
- Second reading of ordinance amending zoning ordinance text
- Appointments to Board of Zoning Appeals and Planning Commission
City Council
The Clinton City Council is holding a workshop meeting focused on planning and zoning matters. The agenda contains only this workshop item and adjournment, with no specific actions or proposals listed. The meeting will be held electronically and streamed on the city's Facebook page.
- Planning and zoning workshop
City Council
The Clinton City Council will hold its regular meeting on August 1, 2022, to consider several resolutions and ordinances. Key items include a special tax assessment for rehabilitating historic properties on Gary Street, first reading of zoning ordinance text amendments, and recognition of two citizens. The council will also enter executive session to discuss contractual matters related to the City Lobbyist.
- Resolution for special tax assessment under Bailey Bill for properties at 1111, 1113, 1115 Gary Street
- First reading of ordinance amending zoning ordinance text
- Resolution proclaiming celebration of Frances Young Judon's 100th birthday
- Resolution recognizing accomplishments of Ryan Scott Campbell
- Executive session to discuss City Lobbyist contract
City Council
Clinton City Council is meeting to consider a proclamation recognizing Leonard Pitts for repurposing Hays Hospital, authorize the city manager to sign a Laurens County Library lease agreement, and make appointments to city boards. Staff will also give updates on facilities, economic development, and recreation.
- Proclamation recognizing Leonard Pitts for investment to repurpose Hays Hospital
- Authorization for city manager to sign Laurens County Library lease agreement
- Appointments to Board of Zoning Appeals, Planning Commission, and Design Review Board
- Facilities update from staff
- Economic development update
City Council
The Clinton City Council is holding a special called meeting to consider appointments to the Board of Zoning Appeals, Planning Commission, and Design Review Board. Staff will also provide updates on city facilities and the city manager will give a recreation update. The meeting will be held electronically and streamed on the city's Facebook page.
- Appointments to Board of Zoning Appeals
- Appointments to Planning Commission
- Appointments to Design Review Board
- Facilities update from staff
- Recreation update from city manager
City Council
The Clinton City Council will hold a public hearing and consider a resolution to apply for a South Carolina Water Quality Revolving Fund loan. They will also discuss and possibly act on repairs to the Public Works building, plans for police, fire, and BMC facility upgrades, and information about the city's rate stabilization fund. The meeting includes recognition of the retiring chief municipal judge and swearing in of new judges.
- Public hearing for SRF loan application
- Resolution No. 2022-006-003 authorizing SRF loan application
- Approval of Public Works building facilities repairs
- Presentation by DP3 Architects on police, fire, and BMC facility upgrades
- Discussion of rate stabilization fund and possible action
City Council
The Clinton City Council will hold a special meeting to consider the second reading of Ordinance No. 2022-05-001, which would appropriate funds and adopt the city budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023. The meeting will be held electronically and streamed on the city's Facebook page.
- Second reading of Ordinance No. 2022-05-001 (FY2023 budget)
- Meeting held electronically, viewable on Facebook
City Council
The City Council is meeting for a special call session to consider several ordinances. Key items include the second reading of the fiscal year 2022-23 budget and a resolution regarding a state water pollution control revolving fund loan application.
- Second reading of Ordinance No. 2022-05-001 for the FY 2022-23 budget
- Resolution No. 2022-006-003 to apply for a South Carolina Water Quality Revolving Fund loan
- Second reading of Ordinance No. 2022-06-001 regarding real property on the south side of Gary Street
- Release of portion of Laurens County Tax Map Number 901-15-07-024 from a buy back option
City Council
The City of Clinton Council met electronically on June 6, 2022, to review minutes and consider several ordinances and resolutions. Key actions included certifying a property as an abandoned textile mill site and releasing real property from a buy-back option. The meeting also featured a land use presentation for the Whitten Center.
- Certify property at 801 East Main Street as an abandoned textile mill site under the South Carolina Textile Communities Revitalization Act
- First reading of Ordinance No. 2022-06-001 releasing real property on the south side of Gary Street (Tax Map 901-15-07-024) from a buy-back option
- Second reading of ordinance amending Code Sec. 66-26 regarding rental of roll off containers
- Land use presentation for the Whitten Center given by WK Dickson
- Resolution proclaiming the 100th birthday of Mrs. Mildred Henderson Lindsay
City Council
The Clinton City Council is holding a work session to discuss and potentially approve several resolutions, including adjusting the Local Option Sales Tax (LOST) property tax program, extending electrical service for new residential developments, and adopting the Laurens County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan. The council will also consider appointing City Manager Tom Brooks to the PMPA Board and will hold an executive session on court system personnel matters.
- Resolution adjusting the Local Option Sales Tax (LOST) property tax program
- Resolution for extension of electrical service for new residential developments
- Resolution adopting the Laurens County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan
- Consideration of Tom Brooks as director on the PMPA Board
- Executive session on personnel matters regarding the Court System
City Council
The City Council will meet to swear in the new City Clerk and consider several resolutions. Items for consideration include the 2022 safety policy statement and the acceptance of the annual comprehensive financial report for fiscal year 2021.
- Swearing-in of Ernestine Simpson as the new City Clerk
- Purchase of a RAM 3500 4x4 truck for the Fire Department
- Resolution accepting the FY2021 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report
- Resolution adopting the 2022 City Council Safety Policy Statement
- Proclamations for Black History Month and American Heart Association Month
City Council
The Clinton City Council will hold a work session to consider authorizing the city manager to contract with Burton Tree & Land for tree removal on West Corporate Drive. They will also discuss upcoming projects, including the 2021 audit, façade grants, and cost estimates for the Recreation Complex from WK Dickson. The meeting includes an executive session for one contractual matter regarding the Recreation Complex and two personnel matters regarding the Office of the City Manager.
- Contract with Burton Tree & Land for tree removal on West Corporate Drive
- Discussion of 2021 audit
- Discussion of façade grants
- Review of cost estimates for Recreation Complex from WK Dickson
- Executive session on contractual and personnel matters
City Council
The City Council will meet to consider a request regarding business license fees and a resolution for the annexation of property owned by Laurens County Investments, LLC. The council will also consider authorizing a contract for clear well repairs at the water filtration facility.
- Request from Robert Templeton regarding business license fees
- Resolution to accept contingent annexation petition of Laurens County Investments, LLC
- Contract with Osborn Contract Service for repairs of the clear well at the water filtration facility
- Recognition of 2021 Spirit of Christmas Decorating and Christmas Parade winners