Hartsville public meetings in 2025
19 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Special Meeting
The City Council will hold a special meeting to discuss the allocation of ARPA funds and options for truck routes. The body will also enter an executive session to discuss the proposed purchase and donation of properties.
- Discussion of ARPA funds allocation
- Discussion regarding truck route options
- Executive session for negotiations on proposed purchase and donation of properties
Regular City Council Meeting
The City Council will discuss leasing the property at 149 West Carolina Avenue to the Darlington County Humane Society. The body will also consider resolutions regarding hazard mitigation, ARPA funds, and grant applications.
- Ordinance 4468: Lease of 149 West Carolina Avenue to Darlington County Humane Society
- Resolution 03-24-01: Adoption of the 2023 Pee Dee Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan
- Resolution 03-24-02: Allocation and expenditure of remaining American Rescue Plan Act funds
- Resolution 03-24-03: Application for SC Forestry Commission grant
- Resolution 03-24-04: Application for South Carolina Department of Public Safety grant
Regular City Council Meeting
The City Council will hold a public hearing on extending a lease with T-Mobile South, LLC and consider a first reading of an ordinance to establish and amend city fees and rates. The meeting also includes the swearing-in of newly elected officials and the election of a Mayor Pro-Tempore.
- Final reading of Ordinance 4466 to extend the lease term for T-Mobile South, LLC
- First reading of Ordinance 4467 to establish and amend city fees and rates
- Resolution 12-23-02: Mutual aid agreement between Hartsville and Myrtle Beach Police Departments
- Resolution 12-23-03: Application for Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) grant
- Resolution 12-23-04: Authorization to spend a portion of American Rescue Plan Act funds
Regular City Council Meeting
The City Council will hold public hearings and final readings for several ordinances, including zoning changes and property leases. The body will also consider a sale of city property and the expenditure of American Rescue Plan Act funds.
- Rezoning two properties on Sonoco Road from Residential (R-1) to Industrial (M-2)
- Leasing property at Marlboro Avenue and Seventh Street to Hartsville Rescue Squad
- Leasing a portion of 114 South Fourth Street to Brandy Stellingworth
- Sale of 2,714 square feet at 114 South Fourth Street to Retrofit Sip-N-Seat
- Authorization to spend a portion of American Rescue Plan Act funds
Special Meeting
The City Council is meeting to authorize emergency funding for sewer system repairs and discuss several community development items. The body will also consider an application for the Bee City USA program and a purchase of a FEMA trailer for a homeless shelter.
- Resolution 06-23-01: Expenditure of up to $87,500 from the Utility Fund for sewer repairs under North Eighth Street and West College Avenue
- Discussion of a community petition to name the airport terminal building
- Review of a FEMA trailer available for purchase for a homeless shelter
- Application to become a Bee City USA affiliate
- Executive session to discuss proposed contractual arrangements with local non-profit organizations
Regular City Council Meeting
The City Council will hold a public hearing on an ordinance to reduce the minimum space between buildings in cluster housing developments. The body is also considering the creation of the Main Street Hartsville Advisory Board and several police department agreements.
- Public hearing and final reading of Ordinance 4446 regarding cluster housing building spacing
- Resolution 01-23-01 to create the Main Street Hartsville (MSH) Advisory Board and define its district boundaries
- Resolution 01-23-02 for HPD access to the SLED Automated License Plate Reader System
- Resolution 01-23-03 for a mutual aid agreement between HPD and Chesterfield County Sheriff’s Office
- Resolution 01-23-05 for MOUs with Coker University for historic structure preservation grants
Special Meeting
The City Council will consider a resolution to authorize spending up to $81,000 from the Utility Fund balance to repair storm water drainage and asphalt on McLeod Road. The meeting is scheduled for Monday, November 21, 2022.
- Resolution 11-22-04: Authorizes up to $81,000 for McLeod Road drainage repairs
- Storm water drainage system repair under McLeod Road
- Asphalt replacement on McLeod Road
- Written comments accepted until 9:00 AM on November 21, 2022
Special Meeting
The City Council will vote on a resolution to reschedule the regular monthly meeting from Tuesday, November 8, 2022, to Monday, November 7, 2022, because the second Tuesday falls on a holiday.
- Resolution 11-22-01: Rescheduling Regular City Council Meeting
- Regular City Council Meeting moved to Monday, November 7, 2022
- Regular City Council Meeting moved from Tuesday, November 8, 2022
Special Meeting
The City Council will discuss a request from Walmart to revise the Hartsville Crossing Planned Development Standards. The proposal seeks to change the building's exterior paint from tan and forest green to earth tone grays and blue.
- Resolution 09-22-06: Revision to Hartsville Crossing Planned Development Standards for Walmart exterior paint
- Resolution 09-22-04: Appointments to various city boards, commissions, and committees
- Resolution 09-22-05: Appointment to Hartsville Public Facilities Corporation
Special Meeting
The City Council is meeting to discuss first readings of three ordinances. These include budget adjustments for property and equipment purchases, a small land lease for police access, and an incentive agreement for a local business expansion.
- Ordinance 4437: Budget amendments including $221,486 for a building at 111 N. Fifth Street and $275,694 for a sanitation truck
- Ordinance 4438: Lease of an alleyway at 120 South Fifth Street from Trust Company for $1.00 annually
- Ordinance 4439: Incentive agreement with Mr. B's Frozen Foods, LLC for a pump station at 1015 W. Bobo Newson Hwy.
- Presentation by Don Strickland, Executive Director of Pee Dee Regional Transportation Authority
Regular City Council Meeting
The City Council will hold public hearings and final readings for two ordinances amending the city code. The body will also consider the annexation of approximately 5.11 acres of land and an appointment to the Planning Commission.
- Public hearing and final reading of Ordinance 4427 regarding City Code Chapter 78 and Section 74-4
- Public hearing and final reading of Ordinance 4428 regarding City Code Chapter 31 and Zoning Appendix A
- First reading of Ordinance 4429 to annex approximately 5.11 acres at Bay Road and West Bobo Newsom Highway
- Resolution 02-22-01 regarding ex officio members for the Hartsville Public Development Corporation
- Resolution 02-22-02 regarding an appointment to the Planning Commission
Regular City Council Meeting
The Hartsville City Council will meet to approve minutes from the previous month and hear a public hearing on Ordinance 4425, which adds a new 'Code of Conduct' chapter to the city code. The agenda also includes a proclamation and a monthly departmental update.
- Approval of October 2021 City Council minutes
- Public hearing on Ordinance 4425: Code of Conduct
- Monthly Departmental Update: City Clerk
- Proclamation presentation
- Boards and Commissions draft minutes and reports
Regular City Council Meeting
The City Council will hold a public hearing to lease property to the Hartsville Rescue Squad and consider authorizing up to $700,000 in lease-purchase financing for capital items. The body will also discuss fee amendments and American Rescue Plan Act funds.
- Public hearing for Ordinance 4421: Lease property at Marlboro Ave and 7th St to Hartsville Rescue Squad
- First reading for Ordinance 4424: Authorize $700,000 lease-purchase financing
- Resolution 09-21-02: Amend city fees for operation
- Resolution 09-21-03: Approve expenditure of American Rescue Plan Act funds
- First reading for Ordinance 4422: Amend Business License chapter
Regular City Council Meeting
City Council will hold public hearings and final readings for the upcoming fiscal year budget and two land annexations. The body will also consider a lease for an alleyway and the distribution of state-local accommodations tax revenue.
- Ordinance 4411: Budget for fiscal year July 1, 2021, to June 30, 2022
- Ordinance 4412: Annexation of approximately 3.95 acre parcel (Tax Map 036-00-01-066)
- Ordinance 4413: Annexation of approximately 1.05 acre parcel (Tax Map 036-00-01-089)
- Ordinance 4414: Lease of alleyway at 120 South Fifth Street from Trust Company
- Resolution 06-21-01: Distribution of state-local accommodations tax revenue
Work Session
The City Council will hold a work session to receive updates from the City Manager. Discussions will focus on the city's Master Plan and several ongoing local projects.
- Master Plan status and next steps
- EdVenture downtown building update
- Proposed Eagle Scout Project for Burry Park
- Pride Park and Pickleball Courts updates
- Brownfields Assessments and YMCA Parking Lot updates
Work Session
City Council will hold a work session to review SCDOT recommendations for traffic improvements on Fourteenth Street. The body will also receive updates on the SC Infrastructure Investment Program (SCIIP) grant and recap the HartsVision 2025 strategic planning session.
- SCDOT recommendations for traffic improvements on Fourteenth Street
- SCIIP grant updates for water and wastewater improvements, including 12 contracts
- Recap of HartsVision 2025 strategic planning session
- Status of Northrup King Permanent Bypass Pump permit package
- Planning for new well, water treatment facility, and 300,000 gallon tank
Work Session
City Council will hold a work session to receive presentations on three specific topics. The meeting is for discussion and updates rather than final voting on ordinances.
- Presentation on Pickleball Courts
- Presentation on Charette Process
- Update on Cameras
Work Session
City Council will hold a work session to discuss several proposed regulatory changes and incentives. The meeting includes a review of ARPA funds and a proposed ordinance to regulate short-term rental units.
- Proposed short-term rental ordinance requiring annual permits and designated agents
- Discussion of ARPA funds recap and potential funded projects
- Proposed changes to signage regulations for commercial and residential zones
- Discussion of residential building incentives
- Discussion of a request from House of Hope
Work Session
City Council will hold a work session to discuss several proposed ordinances and agreements. The session includes reviews of local codes and a potential grant application for a regional tech hub.
- Proposed short-term rental ordinance
- Proposed amendments to Nuisance & Property Maintenance Code
- Repurposing Lawton Park tennis courts to pickleball courts
- Addendum to wastewater agreement with Alligator Rural Water and Sewer Company
- Letter of commitment for a US Economic Development Administration tech hub grant