Town Council

TOWN of SUMMERVILLE, sc Town Council Meeting Council Chambers - Annex Building – 200 South Main Street Thursday, May 12, 2022 - 6:00 p.m. AGENDA 1. Call to Order 2. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance - Councilmember Terry Jenkins 3. Proclamations a. Firefighter Appreciation Day b. Municipal Clerks Week c. Economic Development Week d. National Police Week 4. Approval of Minutes of Previous Meetings a. Town Council Meeting– April 14, 2022 b. Special Council Meeting (Budget Retreat – April 21 and 22, 2022) c. Special Council Meeting – May 4, 2022 d. Standing Committee Meetings– May 9, 2022 5. Public Comment* – For items on the May 12, 2022 Town Council meeting agenda only 6. Petitions – n/a 7. Pending Bills and Resolutions a. Second and final reading of an ordinance to annex Dorchester Co. TMS# 145-06-06-004, located off Paradise Point and totaling approximately 1.584 acres. Currently zoned CG, General Commercial in Dorchester County and will be zoned G-B, General Business, upon annexation into the Town of Summerville’s municipal limits. (Council District 3) b. Second and final reading of an ordinance to amend Chapter 12, Article II of the Ordinances of the Town of Summerville by: amending Section 12-31 to add vibration(s); amending Face masks are strongly encouraged in Town Hall and the Annex building. Meetings are livestreamed at www.summervillesc.gov Town Council Agenda – May 12, 2022 Section 12-32 by adding vibration(s); amending Section 12-33 to delete any reference to scientific measurement of decibel level; amending Section 12-34(3) to add vibrations which affect the environment; Section 12-36 to make it mandatory the officer exercise his/her judgment and that any factor may be weighed, add vibration to Subsections (1), (2), (3), (4), (5), (6), and adding new Subsections (7), (8), (9), (10); amending Section 12-37 by adding vibration; amending Section 12-39 by adding vibration; deleting Section 12-40 in its entirety; amending Section 12-41 by adding vibration. 8. Introduction of Bills and Resolutions a. First reading of an ordinance to adopt an operating budget for the Town of Summerville, SC for the fiscal period beginning July 1, 2022 and ending June 30, 2023 b. First reading of an ordinance to amend and renumber Town Ordinance Chapter 24 – Streets, Sidewalks, and other Public Places, Article II – Picketing, Demonstrations, and Parades, Division I Sections 24-41, 24-42, 24-43, renumbering 24-44 to 24-45, adding new section 24-44, renumbering 24-4 to 24-48, adding new 24-45, adding new 24-46, adding new 24-47. Division II by renaming Division II, and amending sections 24-71, 24-72, 24- 73, 24-74, 24-76, 24-77. c. First reading of an ordinance to amend Chapter 22 - Water Management, Flood Damage Prevention, and Stormwater Management, Section 22-124 - Stormwater control, Item (f) - Minimum runoff control requirements, Subsection (2). d. First reading of an ordinance to authorize the Mayor or Town Administrator to execute an economic development incentive agreement for Project Wood in the Town of Summerville. e. Resolution amending the Town of Summerville’s Organizational Chart f. An ordinance to authorize the Mayor or Town Administrator to execute a quit-claim deed to North Maple MBM, LLC for the property described in the ordinance (see agenda packet). 9. Miscellaneous a. Discussion and direction on preparation of a preliminary redistricting plan b. Consideration of an agreement with News 2 for live-stream web camera on building c. Consideration of proposed franchise fee for water and sewer utilities Meetings are livestreamed at www.summervillesc.gov Town Council Agenda – May 12, 2022 10. Public Comment* - Open 11. Executive Session: legal and personnel matters a. Receive legal advice on the matter of Applegate v. Town of Summerville b. Receive update on a personnel matter related to previously discussed South Carolina Law Enforcement investigation c. Receive legal advice on rescinding the General Bond Ordinance passed by Council on July 9, 2020 to allow Summerville CPW to issue water and sewer bonds to fund various projects 12. Other Business a. Action to be taken by Council related to Executive Session 13. Adjourn Meetings are livestreamed at www.summervillesc.gov