Lake City public meetings in 2021

City Council

The Lake City City Council will hold its regular meeting on January 11, 2022, to consider several legislative items, including annexation, a property purchase, and resolutions on appointments and a cemetery. The agenda also includes presentations, public comment, and administrative reports.

• Ordinance 2021.574 (second reading) to annex 9.42 acres at 208 West Cole Road, owned by Signs Limited of Lake City
• Ordinance 2022.001 (first reading) to purchase 1,200 sq ft at 106 East Main Street for $65,000
• Resolution 2022.006 to establish a cemetery at tax map# 00198-31-017 (NW corner of East Main Street and Cemetery Road)
• Resolution 2022.002 to change administrative start date to February 7, 2022
• Appointments to Planning Commission, Architectural Review Board, and Housing Authority Board

The Lake City Council approved several ordinances and resolutions, including a ban on concealed and open carry of firearms at permitted city events, acceptance of American Rescue Plan funds totaling over $3.2 million, and a $378,999 CDBG grant for demolishing blighted properties. They also approved a land conservation grant with a $201,700 match, accepted a property donation, and annexed 9.42 acres. A resolution on board appointments was tabled until January 2022.

• Approved Ordinance 2021.570 banning firearms at permitted city events (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2021.572 accepting American Rescue Plan funds (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2021.411 accepting $378,999 CDBG grant for demolition (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2021.571 for land conservation grant with $201,700 match (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2021.573 accepting donated property on South Church Street (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2021.574 annexing 9.42 acres at 208 West Cole Road (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2021.410 awarding engineering contract to GMK Associates (unanimous)
• Tabled Resolution 2021.414 on board appointments until January 2022

City Council

The Lake City City Council will hold its regular meeting, voting on several ordinances and resolutions. Key items include a final vote on prohibiting concealed and open carry of firearms at permitted and city-sponsored events, accepting American Rescue Plan funds, and annexing property on West Cole Road. The council will also consider resolutions for wastewater treatment plant design services, CDBG funding for housing, and the Florence County Hazard Mitigation Plan.

• Ordinance 2021.570 (2nd reading): Prohibit concealed/open carry of firearms at permitted and city-sponsored events
• Ordinance 2021.572 (2nd reading): Accept American Rescue Plan funds
• Ordinance 2021.574 (1st reading): Annex 9.42 acres at 208 West Cole Road, owned by Signs Limited
• Resolution 2021.411: Accept $378,999 CDBG grant for slum and blight housing elimination
• Resolution 2021.410: Award architectural/engineering services for Wastewater Treatment Plant upgrade to GMK Associates, Inc.

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing for the second and final reading of Ordinance 2021.570. The proposed ordinance seeks to prohibit both concealed and open carry of firearms at all permitted events within city limits and at any City of Lake City sponsored events.

• Second and final reading of Ordinance 2021.570 regarding firearm prohibitions

The Lake City Council held a public hearing on an ordinance to prohibit concealed and open carry of firearms at all permitted events and city-sponsored events within city limits. No vote was taken during the hearing; the item was discussed and the meeting adjourned. The ordinance remains pending for a future council decision.

• Adopted the public hearing agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Discussed proposed ordinance to ban firearms at city permitted events (no vote taken)

City Council

The Lake City City Council worksession will discuss updating the local-procurement policy to offer preference to local vendors, and will review American Rescue Plan Act guidelines and policy. The agenda is for discussion only, with no formal votes scheduled.

• Discussion of local preference for vendors in city procurement
• Discussion of American Rescue Plan Act guidelines and policy
• Ordinance 2021.572: acceptance of $3,234,492.20 in federal ARP funds for non-entitlement cities
• Funds to be received in two deposits: $1,617,246.10 now and a second in 12 months
• Allowed uses include public health, premium pay, lost revenue replacement, and water/sewer infrastructure

City Council

The Lake City Council will hold second and final reading of a business license ordinance and first readings on several items, including a ban on concealed or open carry of firearms at permitted city events, a land conservation grant submission, acceptance of American Rescue Plan funds, and a property donation. The council will also consider resolutions to sell surplus fire equipment and accept ARP funds for essential worker premium pay, along with routine reports and an executive session.

• Ordinance 2021.569 (2nd reading): restates Business License Act per state model
• Ordinance 2021.570 (1st reading): prohibits concealed/open carry of firearms at permitted city events
• Ordinance 2021.572 (1st reading): accepts American Rescue Plan funds
• Ordinance 2021.573 (1st reading): accepts donation of property on South Church Street from Felicia B. McElveen
• Resolution 2021.407/408: declares Bauer Breathing Air System surplus for sale on GovDeals

The Lake City Council approved a second reading of Ordinance 2021.569, adopting a standardized Business License Act, and gave first reading approval to Ordinance 2021.570, which would prohibit concealed and open carry of firearms at permitted and city-sponsored events. The council also approved first readings for ordinances accepting American Rescue Plan funds and a property donation, tabled a land conservation grant ordinance, and approved resolutions declaring surplus fire equipment and accepting ARP funds for essential worker premium pay.

• Approved Ordinance 2021.569 (Business License Act) on second reading (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2021.570 (firearms ban at events) on first reading (6-0, Cook abstained)
• Tabled Ordinance 2021.571 (land conservation grant) until next meeting
• Approved Ordinance 2021.572 (American Rescue Plan funds acceptance) on first reading (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2021.573 (accept donation of property on South Church Street) on first reading (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2021.407 (declare Bauer Breathing Air System surplus) (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2021.408 (declare other equipment surplus) (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2021.409 (accept ARP funds for essential worker premium pay) (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will review applications for state and federal grants, including funding for community development and fire services. The meeting also includes second and final readings for ordinances regarding debt collection costs.

• Application for $500,000 Community Development Block Grant with a $50,000 match
• Approval of $25,000 Hometown Economic Development Grant with a $2,500 match
• Acceptance of $25,845 FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grant
• Ordinance 2021.564 and 2021.565 regarding debt collection costs
• Selection of an architectural firm for the Community Learning Recreation Center at 278 Cole Road

The Lake City Council approved several ordinances and resolutions, including a $613,000 forgivable loan from the South Carolina Water Quality Revolving Fund Authority for water infrastructure, and a $450,000 purchase of a new fire rescue apparatus. They also approved amendments to utility billing and water service policies, a business license ordinance update, and a youth intervention program grant. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved $613,000 forgivable loan from SC Water Quality Revolving Fund Authority (unanimous)
• Approved $450,000 purchase of 2023 Pierce Freightliner rescue apparatus for fire department (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2021.566 amending meter reading process (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2021.567 amending Coins That Care Program guidelines (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2021.568 amending delinquent payment and water restoration codes (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 2021.569 restating Business License Act (unanimous)
• Approved $22,821 grant for Lake City Youth Intervention Program (unanimous)
• Suspended business license of Shami Tobacco and Vape Shop d/b/a Mr. Puffer pending court (unanimous)

City Council

The Lake City City Council is holding a special-called meeting to conduct a business license hearing for Shami Tobacco & Vape, Inc., doing business as Mr. Puffer. The agenda includes only this hearing, along with routine procedural items like the invocation, pledge, and agenda adoption. No other substantive matters are listed.

• Business license hearing for Shami Tobacco & Vape, Inc. d/b/a Mr. Puffer

City Council

The Lake City City Council will review ordinances regarding debt collection costs and a million-dollar general obligation bond. The agenda also includes resolutions for selling fire department equipment and waiving water and sewer fees for the London Pointe development.

• Second and final reading of Ordinance 2021.563 for a bond not exceeding $1,175,000
• First reading of Ordinance 2021.564 regarding collection costs for delinquent debts
• First reading of Ordinance 2021.563 regarding collection costs for the Judicial Department
• Resolution to sell surplus Lake City Fire Department equipment via GOV.DEALS
• Resolution to waive water and sewer tap fees for London Pointe housing development

The Lake City Council approved a $1.175 million general obligation bond (Ordinance 2021.563) and awarded the wastewater treatment plant upgrade to BRW Construction Group for $579,743 (Resolution 2021.393). They also approved first readings of ordinances to recover delinquent debt collection costs for water and judicial departments, and passed resolutions to sell surplus fire equipment, waive water/sewer tap fees for the London Pointe housing development, and provide COVID-19 vaccination incentives for employees. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved $1.175M general obligation bond (Ordinance 2021.563) (unanimous)
• Awarded wastewater treatment upgrade to BRW Construction Group, LLC for $579,743 (Resolution 2021.393) (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of ordinance to recover water delinquent debt collection costs (Ordinance 2021.564) (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of ordinance to recover judicial delinquent debt collection costs (Ordinance 2021.565) (unanimous)
• Approved sale of surplus fire department equipment on GOV.DEALS (Resolution 2021.390) (unanimous)
• Waived water and sewer tap fees for London Pointe housing development (Resolution 2021.391) (unanimous)
• Approved COVID-19 vaccination incentive for employees (Resolution 2021.392) (unanimous)
• Approved August 2021 bill list items 1-9 (unanimous)

City Council

The Lake City Council approved the FY2021-2022 municipal budget (Ordinance 2021.559) on final reading, along with first readings for $4.94M water/sewer revenue bonds and a stormwater management ordinance. They also approved a $280,000 equipment lease for the sanitation department and an easement agreement with the Medical University Hospital Authority. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved FY2022 budget ordinance 2021.559 (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of $4,940,000 water/sewer revenue bonds (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of stormwater management ordinance 2021.561 (unanimous)
• Approved easement agreement with Medical University Hospital Authority (unanimous)
• Approved $280,000 equipment lease-purchase for sanitation department (unanimous)
• Approved appointments to city boards and commissions (unanimous)
• Approved June 2021 bill list items 1-4 (unanimous)
• Entered executive session to discuss property purchases (unanimous)

City Council

The Lake City Council will consider the first reading of the municipal budget ordinance for fiscal year 2021-22, which includes levying taxes. They will also vote on several resolutions, including a CDBG-MIT agreement for infrastructure improvements and two USDA grants for garbage trucks. The meeting includes public comment, approval of minutes, and an executive session to discuss board vacancies and contract negotiations for slug removal.

• Ordinance 2021.559: First reading of the FY2021-22 budget and tax levy
• Resolution 2021.384: CDBG-MIT subrecipient agreement for infrastructure improvements
• Resolution 2021.385: USDA grant of $50,000 for Garbage Truck I
• Resolution 2021.386: USDA grant of $49,000 for Garbage Truck II
• Executive session to discuss board vacancies and slug removal contract

The council approved the first reading of the municipal budget for FY2021-22, which levies taxes and establishes spending. It also gave final approval to a CDBG-MIT subrecipient agreement for an infrastructure project to mitigate flooding along Highway 52, and approved two USDA grants for garbage trucks. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved first reading of Ordinance 2021.559 for FY2021-22 budget (all ayes)
• Approved Resolution 2021.384 for CDBG-MIT flood mitigation project (all ayes)
• Approved Resolution 2021.385 for $50,000 USDA grant for Garbage Truck I (all ayes)
• Approved Resolution 2021.386 for $49,000 USDA grant for Garbage Truck II (all ayes)
• Approved May 2021 bill list items 1-8 (all ayes)
• Entered executive session to discuss board vacancies and sludge removal contract (unanimous)

City Council

The Lake City City Council is holding a special called meeting and budget overview workshop. The council will approve minutes, discuss an employment matter in executive session, and review capital options and the budget. The meeting is open to the public with COVID-19 precautions in place.

• Approval of minutes from March 9, 2021 regular meeting and March 27, 2021 budget overview
• Executive session to discuss employment matter in the judicial/reference department
• Budget overview workshop covering capital options and budget discussion

The City Council held a special-called meeting and budget overview workshop for fiscal year 2021-2022. The meeting was informational only, with no formal decisions made; the council reviewed proposed items such as a 3% cost-of-living raise, a millage increase to 177 mills, and various fee adjustments. The council also entered executive session for an employment matter but took no action. The budget will be considered for first reading on May 11, 2021.

• Approved agenda as presented (all ayes)
• Approved minutes from March 9, 2021 regular meeting and March 27, 2021 budget overview (all ayes)
• Entered executive session for employment matter (all ayes)
• Exited executive session with no action taken (all ayes)
• Adjourned special-called meeting (all ayes)
• Adjourned budget workshop (all ayes)

City Council

The Lake City City Council will hold its regular meeting, including final votes on two ordinances: one to annex a parcel of land and another to extend emergency ordinances by 60 days. The council will also consider resolutions on Fair Housing Month and appointing a part-time municipal judge, and will enter executive session to discuss property purchases.

• Ordinance 2021.557: Annexation of TMS# 00169-31-271 (Florence County)
• Ordinance 2021.558: Extends emergency ordinances 2020.546 and 2020.555 by 60 days
• Resolution 2021.382: Adopts Fair Housing Month
• Resolution 2021.383: Appoints Judge John R. Kirven as part-time municipal judge
• Executive session to discuss purchase of Fuel 24 property (TMS# 80007-02-057) and Checkered Board Well property

The Lake City City Council approved three ordinances and two resolutions, including annexing a parcel (TMS# 00169-31-271), extending emergency ordinances for 60 days, adopting Fair Housing Month, and appointing Judge John R. Kirven as part-time municipal judge. The council also tabled the March 9, 2021 minutes and a budget overview for corrections, and entered executive session to discuss property purchases.

• Approved Ordinance 2021.557 annexing TMS# 00169-31-271 (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2021.558 extending emergency ordinances for 60 days (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2021.382 adopting Fair Housing Month (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2021.383 appointing Judge John R. Kirven as part-time municipal judge (unanimous)
• Tabled March 9, 2021 minutes and March 27 budget overview (unanimous)
• Approved April 2021 bill list items 1-9 (unanimous)
• Entered executive session to discuss property purchases (unanimous)

City Council

The Lake City City Council is holding a budget workshop to review the administrator's proposed budget for the upcoming fiscal year. The agenda covers the general fund, including revenues, expenses, debt services, capital requests, and the millage rate, as well as utility services for water and sewer. The meeting includes department head discussions and a Q&A session.

• General Fund budget review including estimated revenues, expenses, and debt services
• Proposed capital improvements for the General Fund
• Discussion of the millage rate
• Water/Sewer utility budget including revenues, expenses, and debt services
• Current grant activity and 1% Sales and Use Tax from Florence County

The Lake City City Council held a budget workshop on March 27, 2021, to review the proposed budget for the upcoming year. The interim city administrator presented data on the general fund and utility services, and department heads discussed their requests. No formal votes or decisions were taken during the session; it was informational only.

• No formal decisions made during budget workshop
• Adjourned meeting at 1:30 p.m. (unanimous)

City Council

The Lake City Council will hold its regular meeting with public comment, a housing development update, and several legislative items. Key actions include final approval of a Peterbilt truck purchase, first reading of an annexation ordinance, and resolutions on committees, a municipal judge, and an interim city administrator. The meeting also includes an executive session for personnel and legal matters.

• Ordinance 2020.556: final reading to purchase a 2020 Peterbilt 348 from Amick Equipment Company
• Ordinance 2021.557 and Resolution 2021.377: annexation of parcel TMS# 00169-31-271
• Resolution 2021.380: appointing Gloria H. Washington as municipal judge
• Resolution 2021.381: adoption of an Interim City Administrator
• Progress update on London Pointe Housing Development

The Lake City City Council approved the adoption of an interim city administrator until a permanent replacement is found, with a 6-1 vote. They also approved the purchase of a 2020 Peterbilt 348 truck, the annexation of a parcel of land, and several resolutions including adopting the Safety and Wellness Committee Handbook, Grievance Committee members, and establishing Gloria H. Washington as municipal judge. The council entered executive session to discuss employee matters but took no action.

• Approved Ordinance 2021.556 to purchase a 2020 Peterbilt 348 from Amick Equipment Company.
• Approved Ordinance 2021.557 and Resolution 2021.377 to annex Florence County TMS# 00169-31-271.
• Approved Resolution 2021.378 adopting the Municipal Association of South Carolina Safety and Wellness Committee Handbook.
• Approved Resolution 2021.379 adopting the Grievance Committee members.
• Approved Resolution 2021.380 establishing Gloria H. Washington as municipal judge.
• Approved the March 2021 bill list items 1-8.
• Approved Resolution 2021.381 adopting an interim city administrator (6-1 vote).
• Defeated motion to allow former employee Curtis Fox-Mixon to disclose his grievance in executive session.

City Council

The Lake City City Council met in special session and approved the agenda. A motion to have Administrator Snowden recuse herself from executive session was defeated 4-3. The council then entered executive session to discuss an employee matter, exited with no action, and adjourned.

• Approved the special meeting agenda (all ayes)
• Defeated motion to recuse Administrator Snowden from executive session (4 nays, 3 ayes)
• Entered executive session to discuss employee matter (all ayes)
• Exited executive session with no action (all ayes)
• Adjourned meeting (all ayes)

City Council

The Lake City Council approved three ordinances: rezoning a property on Mercy/Marion Street from Highway Business to Office-Institutional-Apartment, extending emergency measures for 60 days, and purchasing a 2020 Peterbilt 348 truck for $75,000 in savings. The council also approved the February bill list and entered executive session to discuss employment matters, taking no public action afterward.

• Approved rezoning of Tax Map# 00167-31-080 on Mercy/Marion Street to OIA (all ayes)
• Approved Ordinance 2021.555 extending emergency ordinances by 60 days (all ayes)
• Approved purchase of 2020 Peterbilt 348 from Amick Equipment (all ayes)
• Approved February 2021 bill list items 1-9 (all ayes)
• Approved minutes of January 12, 2021 meeting (all ayes)
• Entered executive session for employment discussion (all ayes)

City Council

The Lake City City Council will hold a regular meeting with a swearing-in ceremony for new councilmembers and election of a mayor pro tem. The council will vote on several ordinances, including a rezoning request, and adopt a revised employee handbook. Administrative reports and an executive session on employment matters are also scheduled.

• Ordinance 2020.551 (2nd reading): procedures for public meetings
• Ordinance 2020.552 (2nd reading): business license standardization
• Ordinance 2020.553 (2nd reading): purchase of 2015 Freightliner solid waste truck from Amick Equipment Company
• Ordinance 2020.554 (1st reading): rezoning Tax Map# 00167-31-080 on Mercy/Marion Street from H-B to OIA
• Resolution 2020.376 (final reading): adopt revised Employee Handbook