Georgetown public meetings in 2024
9 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The Georgetown City Council will consider a rezoning at 327 Duke Street from R1 to R4, adopt the FY2025-26 budget calendar, and vote on multiple contracts. These include a $671,021.30 underground infrastructure upgrade, a $454,622.03 park equipment upgrade at East Bay Park, a $399,340.95 vacuum truck, and a $196,149.75 dump truck. The meeting also includes monthly department reports and an executive session on bid process legal advice.
- Second reading of ordinance to rezone 0.38 acres at 327 Duke Street from Residential (R1) to Residential (R4)
- Motion to approve $671,021.30 for Front St underground infrastructure phase 3 project to Sumter Utilities
- Motion to approve $454,622.03 for park equipment upgrades at East Bay Park to Churchich Recreation
- Motion to approve $399,340.95 for purchase of a 400-ECO Vac-truck from Jet-Vac
- Motion to approve $196,149.75 for purchase of a Scowbody Dump Truck from Carolina International Trucks
City Council approved all agenda items unanimously, including a $671,021.30 contract for Front Street underground infrastructure phase 3, a $454,622.03 park equipment upgrade at East Bay Park, and a $399,340.95 vacuum truck purchase. Council also approved a rezoning at 327 Duke Street, the FY2025-26 budget calendar, and a dump truck purchase. The City Administrator's recommendation to use Construction Management services for the Municipal Complex Phase II renovations was accepted.
- Approved rezoning of 0.38 acres at 327 Duke Street from R1 to R4 (7-0)
- Approved FY2025-26 Budget Calendar (7-0)
- Approved $671,021.30 contract to Sumter Utilities for Front St underground infrastructure phase 3 (7-0)
- Approved $196,149.75 purchase of Scowbody Dump Truck from Carolina International Trucks (7-0)
- Approved $454,622.03 contract to Churchich Recreation for East Bay Park equipment upgrades (7-0)
- Approved $399,340.95 purchase of 400-ECO Vac-truck from Jet-Vac (7-0)
- Approved minutes of November 21, 2024 meeting (7-0)
- Approved Construction Management services for Municipal Complex Phase II renovations (7-0)
City Council
The council will vote on a resolution adopting the multi-jurisdictional Georgetown County Hazard Mitigation Plan and hold first reading of an ordinance to rezone 0.38 acres at 327 Duke Street from R1 to R4. Other actions include approving a $111,200 change order for demolition and asbestos abatement at the new City Hall, purchasing 400 water meter nodes for $82,680, and considering a holiday moratorium on the two-hour parking ordinance. The meeting also includes numerous department monthly reports and an executive session for board appointments.
- Motion to approve change order to Coastal Structures for selective demolition, asbestos abatement, and air monitoring at new City Hall for $111,200
- Motion to approve purchasing 400 water meter nodes for Water Utilities Department for $82,680 with FY-25 funds
- Motion to approve a Resolution for a holiday moratorium of the two hour parking Ordinance
- Motion to approve first reading of Ordinance Rezoning 0.38 acres at 327 Duke Street from R1 to R4
- Motion to approve Resolution adopting the multi-jurisdictional Georgetown County Hazard Mitigation Plan, 2024
City Council
The council will receive updates on Pump Station #11 and the associated force main project, which is funded by a SCIIP grant. It will also review the existing parade ordinance. No other items are on the agenda.
- Pump Station #11 and Force Main Project Updates (SCIIP grant)
- Parade Ordinance Review
City Council
The City Council will vote on purchasing a new grapple loader truck and a second reading of an ordinance regarding operation on flooded or closed roads. The body will also review September 2024 monthly reports from city departments. An executive session is scheduled to discuss the Winyah Fishing Village project and the Cannon Street property.
- Purchase of a 2024 Petersen TL3 Grapple Loader Truck from Amick Equipment for $219,163.66
- Second reading of an ordinance amending Section 20-46 regarding operation on flooded or closed streets, roads, highways, bridges or alleys
- Proclamation designating November 2024 as Native American Heritage Month
- Executive session discussion on incentives for the Winyah Fishing Village project
- Executive session discussion regarding the Cannon Street property
City Council
The City Council will discuss funding for 15 hospitality tax applicants and a radio system upgrade. Members will also consider a first reading of an ordinance regarding vehicle operation on flooded or closed roads.
- Payment of $169,954.71 to Motorola Solutions for replacement radios
- Disbursement of FY 2024/2025 Accommodations & Hospitality Tax Funds to 15 applicants
- First reading of an ordinance amending Section 20-46 regarding operation on flooded or closed streets
- Proclamation of Fire Prevention Week (October 6-12, 2024)
- Proclamation of Melissa Jefferson Day (October 12, 2024)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
City Council
The City Council held a special meeting/workshop where they heard a presentation on parking solutions from T2 Systems and received an update from the Main Street Director. The only formal action taken was approving the second reading of an ordinance to amend rates and fees for raw water services, which passed unanimously. The council also entered executive session for legal advice but took no formal action there.
- Approved second reading of ordinance to amend raw water service rates and fees (unanimous)
- Approved motion to enter executive session for legal advice (unanimous)
- Approved motion to adjourn executive session and reconvene (unanimous)
- Approved motion to adjourn the special meeting (unanimous)
City Council
City Council unanimously approved a $1,082,485.00 contract with Coastal Structures Corporation for the Raw Water Pump Station Electrical Upgrades Project. Council also approved several equipment purchases, including a $388,712.27 garbage truck and a $265,079.30 leaf vacuum truck. An ordinance to amend raw water service rates passed first reading and will be considered again on August 22, 2024.
- Approved $169,006.40 Scott Air Pack replacement for Fire Department (unanimous)
- Approved 5-year, $30,840/year lease for 30 Getac mobile data terminals for Police (unanimous)
- Adopted ordinance closing 17-Foot Alley and granting easement to John C. Burgess (unanimous)
- Approved $1,082,485.00 contract to Coastal Structures for Raw Water Pump Station Electrical Upgrades (unanimous)
- Approved $83,152.00 floral installation agreement with Songbird Nursery (unanimous)
- Approved $388,712.27 purchase of New Way Sidewinder XTR garbage truck (unanimous)
- Approved $210,615.00 Freightliner dump truck purchase (unanimous)
- Approved $265,079.30 leaf vacuum truck purchase (unanimous)
City Council
The City Council held a special meeting where it issued a proclamation for Community Health Center Week and then entered executive session for legal advice. No formal action was taken in executive session, and the meeting adjourned without any substantive decisions.
- Proclaimed August 4-10, 2024 as Community Health Center Week
- Approved entering executive session for legal advice (unanimous)
- Approved reconvening after executive session (unanimous)
- Approved adjournment of the special meeting (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
City Council
The Georgetown City Council unanimously approved all agenda items, including a $85,000 contract with Saint Francis Animal Shelter, a $95,000 dumpster collection contract with GFL Environmental, and several electric utility contracts totaling over $1 million. The council also approved a food truck lease ordinance, a building permit expiration amendment, a law enforcement agreement with the county sheriff, and road closing for 17-Foot Alley. Appointments to city boards were made, with one recusal.
- Approved $85,000 contract with Saint Francis Animal Shelter (unanimous)
- Approved $95,000 annual dumpster collection contract with GFL Environmental (unanimous)
- Approved $134,500 GIS electric system mapping contract with UTEC Engineering (unanimous)
- Approved $240,000 purchase of Terex TC55 bucket truck for Electric Dept (unanimous)
- Approved $125,000 tree clearance contract with Xylem 1 LLC (unanimous)
- Approved $590,000 distribution line contractor services contract with Sumter Utilities (unanimous)
- Approved food truck vendor lease ordinance (unanimous)
- Approved road closing of 17-Foot Alley (unanimous)