Georgetown public meetings in 2021
18 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The Georgetown City Council adopted second reading of an ordinance amending street and sidewalk vendor regulations (5-1), approved first reading of a $2.18 million ARPA-funded budget amendment, and approved a grant application for water treatment improvements. A motion to extend the emergency mask mandate in city facilities was defeated in a 3-3 tie. The council also authorized participation in opioid settlement agreements and made several board appointments.
- Adopted street and sidewalk vendor ordinance amendment (5-1)
- Approved first reading of FY2022 budget amendment with $2,176,075.95 in ARPA funds (unanimous)
- Approved grant application for Secondary Sedimentation Basin ($3,856,500) with $428,500 cash match (unanimous)
- Defeated extension of emergency mask mandate in city facilities (3-3)
- Approved first reading of loading zone ordinance amendment (unanimous)
- Approved fourth MOU extension for Project Vista (unanimous)
- Authorized participation in opioid settlement agreements (unanimous)
- Removed James Dozier from BZA; appointed Bryant, Gilliard, McManus, Tiller (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes
City Council
The City Council unanimously adopted the second reading of an ordinance rezoning six parcels owned by Georgetown County (about .83 acres) from General Commercial to Planned Development, and also unanimously repealed the Health Board nuisance ordinance (Sections 11-51 through 11-52). The council approved first reading of an ordinance amending street and sidewalk vendor rules (6-1, with Council Member Jayroe voting no), and approved several financial items, including a $725,000 short-term general obligation note (6-0, Mayor Barber recused) and $56,000 for employee bonus pay. The council also approved a $66,941.12 janitorial agreement with Jani King, a $74,640 utility rates study with Raftelis Financial Consultants (6-1, Council Member Humes voting no), and a one-year extension of the Coastal Structures agreement.
- Adopted second reading of ordinance rezoning six Georgetown County parcels to Planned Development (unanimous).
- Adopted second reading of ordinance repealing Health Board nuisance ordinance Sections 11-51 through 11-52 (unanimous).
- Approved first reading of ordinance amending street and sidewalk vendor rules (6-1, Jayroe opposed).
- Adopted second reading of ordinance amending procurement policy sections 2-181, 2-182, 2-189 (unanimous).
- Adopted ordinance for $725,000 short-term general obligation note for FY2021 capital expenditures (6-0, Barber recused).
- Approved $56,000 for 2021 calendar year employee bonus pay (unanimous).
- Approved $66,941.12 janitorial service agreement with Jani King for remainder of FY2022 (unanimous).
- Approved $74,640 utility rates study with Raftelis Financial Consultants (6-1, Humes opposed).
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
City Council
The City Council unanimously approved a $75,000 service agreement with Saint Frances Animal Center for fiscal year 2021-2022. Council also discussed revisions to the American Rescue Plan Act spending plan, including reallocating $100,000 from four geographic areas to employee premium pay, and discussed zoning changes for the West End community, including a proposed Urban Core Overlay District. A public meeting on the ARPA plan is scheduled for November 9th.
- Approved $75,000 service agreement with Saint Frances Animal Center (unanimous)
- Discussed ARPA spending plan revision to move $100,000 to employee premium pay (no vote)
- Discussed R5 zoning and Urban Core Overlay District for West End (no vote)
City Council
The Georgetown City Council approved a $725,000 short-term general obligation note for capital expenditures, a 10-year lease extension with Hazzard Marine, and first reading of a rezoning to allow the county library expansion. It also adopted ordinances on business license standardization, open carry restrictions at special events, and a mask mandate extension in city facilities. Several items were approved with dissenting votes, including a resolution to appoint code enforcement officers (5-2) and a procurement policy amendment (6-1).
- Approved first reading of rezoning six parcels for library expansion (unanimous)
- Approved $725,000 short-term general obligation note (6-0, Mayor recused)
- Approved 10-year lease extension with Hazzard Marine (unanimous)
- Adopted business license standardization ordinance (unanimous)
- Adopted ordinance prohibiting open carry at pickets/special events (unanimous)
- Adopted mask mandate extension in city facilities (unanimous)
- Approved resolution to appoint code enforcement officers (5-2)
- Approved first reading of procurement policy amendment (6-1)
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
City Council
The City Council held a special meeting/workshop with two presentations: the Main Street Program and the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. No formal decisions were made; the council discussed the ARPA spending plan and scheduled individual meetings with the City Administrator and Finance Director to review it before the next meeting.
- Heard Main Street Program presentation (no action)
- Heard ARPA funds presentation; $4,352,151.90 total, two payments of $2,176,075.95 (no action)
- Scheduled individual council member meetings to discuss ARPA spending plan
City Council
City Council adopted the second reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 20, Section 20-13 on street and sidewalk vendors, with a 6-1 vote (Council Member Angner dissenting). The council also approved first readings for business license standardization, a prohibition on open carry of firearms during pickets and permitted special events, and an ordinance to ratify an easement for HTC in the Orange St Parking Lot (5-1, with Council Member Milton dissenting). Additionally, the council approved a $9,000 local match for a Hometown Economic Development Grant, a $150,133 true-up payment to Georgetown County Water and Sewer District and the Town of Andrews, and a $406,725.16 vactor truck acquisition. The loading zone ordinance was removed from the agenda for further review, and no action was taken on it.
- Adopted street and sidewalk vendor ordinance amendment (6-1)
- Approved first reading of business license standardization ordinance (unanimous)
- Approved first reading of open carry prohibition during pickets/special events (unanimous)
- Approved first reading of HTC easement ratification in Orange St Parking Lot (5-1)
- Approved $9,000 local match for Hometown Economic Development Grant (unanimous)
- Approved $150,133 true-up payment to Georgetown County Water and Sewer District and Town of Andrews (unanimous)
- Approved $406,725.16 vactor truck acquisition from Jet-Vac Equipment Company (unanimous)
- Removed loading zone ordinance from agenda for further review (no action)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
City Council
City Council approved the second reading of an ordinance authorizing the sale of the Electric Department Operations Complex at 800 Church Street, with terms in Exhibit 1, and authorized the City Administrator to execute the contract and deed. The motion passed 5-1, with Council Member Humes voting no and Council Member Jayroe absent. A separate motion to consider consolidating city and county services was defeated 2-4. The public hearing included both support and opposition from residents.
- Approved sale of Electric Operations Complex at 800 Church St (5-1)
- Defeated motion to consider consolidating city and county services (2-4)
🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes
City Council
The Georgetown City Council unanimously adopted an emergency ordinance requiring face coverings in city facilities, and also approved first reading of a street and sidewalk vendor ordinance amendment. Council approved several finance items, including a $113,590 A/H Tax Committee disbursement (amended to give the Georgetown High School basketball team $1,500), a $46,500 PARD grant application for East Bay Park boat landing improvements, and a $34,299.18 payment to Motorola for police services. Police-related items adopted included a revised loitering ordinance, a new noise control ordinance, and purchase of a 2021 Ford Police Interceptor. Council also approved a memorandum of understanding with The Nature Conservancy for shoreline protection at Morgan Park, amendments to intergovernmental agreements with the county and school district, and an extension of the Goat Island Property agreement to October 2024.
- Adopted emergency ordinance requiring masks in city facilities (unanimous)
- Approved first reading of street and sidewalk vendor ordinance amendment (unanimous)
- Approved $113,590 A/H Tax Committee disbursement, amended to $1,500 for Georgetown High basketball (unanimous)
- Ratified $46,500 PARD grant application for East Bay Park boat landing improvements (unanimous)
- Approved $34,299.18 payment to Motorola for police services (unanimous)
- Adopted revised loitering ordinance (unanimous)
- Adopted new noise control ordinance (unanimous)
- Approved MOU with The Nature Conservancy for shoreline protection at Morgan Park (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (13 roll-call votes)
City Council
The City Council approved a $100,000 purchase order for tree clearance services from Ricky's Tree Service. Council also approved first reading of an ordinance to sell the Electric Operation Complex at 800 Church Street, with terms in Exhibit 1, and authorized the City Administrator to execute the contract and deed. The vote was 6-1, with Council Member Humes voting no. No formal action was taken in executive session.
- Approved $100,000 purchase order to Ricky's Tree Service for tree clearance (unanimous)
- Approved first reading of ordinance to sell Electric Operation Complex at 800 Church Street (6-1, Humes nay)
- Authorized City Administrator to execute contract and deed for the land sale
- Entered executive session to discuss property purchase and sale agreement (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Council
The Georgetown City Council approved a rezoning of 28.97 acres at 3201 South Fraser Street from General Commercial & Limited Industrial to Residential (R4), a resolution supporting a MASC Retail Recruitment Training Program application, first readings of ordinances on loitering and noise control, a $608,200 CDBG CARES Act grant application for the Bobby Alford Building renovations, a $66,570 construction bid for Orange Street parking lot resurfacing, a $430,000 payment to Sumter Utilities for distribution line services, an addendum to a 1996 lease with the Georgetown Housing Authority, and appointments to the Board of Zoning Appeals and Planning Commission. The council tabled a $100,000 tree clearance payment to Ricky's Tree Service and a contract for the sale of the Electric Operation Complex at 800 Church Street, pending more information. No formal action was taken in executive session.
- Approved second reading of ordinance rezoning 28.97 acres at 3201 South Fraser Street from GC & LI to R4 (unanimous).
- Approved resolution committing to a program fee for MASC Retail Recruitment Training Program with the Retail Coach (unanimous).
- Approved first reading of ordinance replacing Section 16-233 on loitering (unanimous; next reading 8/19/2021).
- Approved first reading of ordinance adding Section 16-111 on noise control (unanimous; next reading 8/19/2021).
- Approved CDBG CARES Act grant application for Bobby Alford Building renovations in the amount of $608,200, including a $150,000 match (6-1, Milton opposed).
- Approved construction bid from Palmetto Corp. for $66,570 for asphalt resurfacing at Orange Street parking lot (6-1, Milton opposed).
- Tabled $100,000 purchase order to Ricky's Tree Service for tree clearance until 8/11/2021 (unanimous).
- Approved $430,000 purchase order to Sumter Utilities for distribution line contractor services (unanimous).
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
City Council
The Georgetown City Council adopted the proposed budget ordinance for fiscal year 2021-2022 on a 5-1 vote, with Council Member Angner voting no. The council also approved the first reading of a rezoning for 28.97 acres at 3201 South Fraser Street from General Commercial & Limited Industrial to Residential, and adopted an ordinance amending the fiscal year end for the Combined Public Utility System. Additionally, the council approved an easement for HTC, insurance payments totaling $620,700, and reappointed four members to the Accommodations & Hospitality Tax Committee.
- Adopted the FY 2021-2022 budget ordinance, 5-1 (Angner dissenting).
- Approved first reading of a rezoning for 28.97 acres at 3201 South Fraser Street from GC & LI to Residential (R4).
- Adopted an ordinance to amend the fiscal year end for the Combined Public Utility System, 5-1 (Humes dissenting).
- Approved an easement for HTC to install underground equipment at the Orange Street Parking Lot entrance.
- Approved $403,480.50 payment to SCMIRF and $217,219.50 to SCMIT for insurance.
- Reappointed Terri Britt, Pooja Karnik, Wendy Carraway, and Keith Wilcox to the Accommodations & Hospitality Tax Committee.
- Authorized the City Administrator to initiate negotiations for possible property acquisition for city services.
- Approved a proclamation declaring July 30, 2021 as System Administrator Appreciation Day.
🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes
City Council
The City Council held a workshop with no formal votes on substantive items. They heard a presentation on the new city website, discussed a potential voluntary utility bill round-up program to assist residents, and received a compensation and classification study from Willis HR Consulting. The only action taken was a unanimous motion to adjourn.
- Heard presentation on new city website features and privacy changes
- Discussed voluntary utility bill round-up program; directed staff to research and present at a future workshop
- Received compensation and classification study from Willis HR Consulting
- Approved motion to adjourn (unanimous, Angner absent)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Council
City Council approved the first reading of the FY2021-2022 budget ordinance (5-2) and the first reading of an ordinance to amend the fiscal year end for the Combined Public Utility System (4-2). Council also adopted the second budget amendment for FY2020/2021, approved a contract with Waccamaw Regional COG for stormwater grant administration, and authorized an employment offer for a new housing director. No formal action was taken in either executive session.
- Adopted 2nd Budget Amendment FY2020/2021, $167,500 (unanimous)
- Approved first reading of FY2021-2022 Budget Ordinance (5-2)
- Approved first reading to amend Combined Public Utility System fiscal year end (4-2)
- Approved contract with Waccamaw Regional COG for stormwater grant administration (unanimous)
- Authorized employment offer to Christopher Inglese as Housing & Community Development Director (5-0)
- Approved proclamation for National Automotive Professionals Day (unanimous)
- Approved 2021 National Safety Month Resolution (unanimous)
- Approved minutes of April 15 and April 27, 2021 meetings (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
City Council
The Georgetown City Council adopted a face mask ordinance on second reading by a 5-2 vote, with the ordinance effective for 90 days or until the Governor's emergency lapses. Council also unanimously approved the first reading of a budget amendment adding $167,500 for Water and Wastewater and $50,000 for EDA grant matching funds. The meeting included discussions on building fees and the FY2021/2022 budget, but no other formal decisions were made.
- Adopted face mask ordinance on second reading (5-2)
- Approved first reading of FY2020-21 budget amendment (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Council
The Georgetown City Council approved the first reading of an ordinance requiring face coverings in certain establishments due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The council also approved several contracts, including a $75,300 wastewater treatment plant repair and a $44,035 transformer purchase, and made appointments to the Planning Commission and other boards. A motion to appoint Jim Clements to the Planning Commission was initially approved, then reconsidered and defeated, with Walter Andrew Bass appointed instead.
- Approved first reading of COVID-19 face covering ordinance (unanimous)
- Approved $75,300 acid feed system repair contract to NACC (6-1)
- Approved $44,035 pad-mounted transformer purchase from WESCO (unanimous)
- Approved $55,000 Financial Services Advisory Agreement with First Tryon Advisers (unanimous)
- Authorized contract negotiations for sale of public property (unanimous)
- Reappointed Linda Abate to Architectural Review Board and Sandra Quinn to Board of Zoning Appeals (unanimous)
- Appointed Walter Andrew Bass to Planning Commission (4-3)
- Defeated appointment of Jim Clements to Planning Commission (3-4)
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
City Council
The City Council unanimously approved several items, including a payment of up to $124,889.95 to Tyler/New World for annual software support and a second settlement payment of $80,000 in the City of Georgetown v SCDOT case. They also ratified grant applications for water main improvements in the West End and a new sewer lift station at the Maryville School site, and approved proclamations for Donate Life Month, Administrative Professionals Day, and Fair Housing Month. The council authorized the City Administrator to enter negotiations with First Tryon for financial advising services on a capital improvement plan.
- Approved proclamation for Donate Life Month (April 2021)
- Approved proclamation for Administrative Professionals Day (April 21, 2021)
- Approved resolution for Fair Housing Month (April 2021)
- Approved payment up to $124,889.95 to Tyler/New World for software support
- Approved $80,000 settlement payment to SCDOT
- Ratified CDBG pre-application for West End water main improvements
- Ratified RIA grant application for Maryville School sewer lift station
- Authorized negotiations with First Tryon for financial advising services
🗳️ How they voted (12 roll-call votes)
City Council
The City Council held a special workshop meeting with no formal votes on substantive items. They heard a presentation on the Boyd Living Shoreline Project, discussed repairs to Stormwater Pump #2 and replacement of Pump #1, and received an update on the Santee Cooper settlement distribution, which includes refunds to electric utility customers. The only formal action was a unanimous vote to adjourn.
- Approved adjournment of the special meeting (unanimous).
- Heard presentation on Boyd Living Shoreline Project by The Nature Conservancy.
- Discussed repairs to Stormwater Pump #2 and replacement of Stormwater Pump #1.
- Received update on Santee Cooper settlement distribution to electric utility customers.
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Council
The City Council held a special meeting/workshop to discuss two items: a proposed increase to permit and building fees, and an update on the employee random drug testing program. No formal votes were taken on these items; the only action was a unanimous motion to adjourn. The meeting was informational only.
- Adjourned special meeting (unanimous)