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  • Darlington County Council Agenda, July 12, 2021 meeting.

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    July 09, 2021
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    Darlington County Council Meeting Room Is Restricted To County Council Members & Required Staff. However, Individuals Making Citizens' Comments & Personal Appearances May Access The Meeting Room At The Appropriate Time For "In Person" Appearances  - Individuals making "in-person" Citizens’ Comments (2 minutes), must enter the back area of the building through the bay door, sign in at the podium, and remain there until time to appear before Council. After each appearance, the individual will return to the back area of the building where the live stream of the meeting can be viewed or exit the building. Citizens’ Comments will be governed by Section 2-85 of Darlington County Code of Ordinances.
     
    To make an “in-person” Personal Appearance (10 minutes), individuals must submit a written request specifically identifying the subject to be addressed and the name and contact information of the person appearing. The request should be emailed to the Clerk to Council at jbishop@darcosc.net at least one week prior to the meeting. Individuals must enter the back area of the building through the bay door and remain there until time to appear before Council. After each appearance, the individual will return to the back area of the building where the live stream of the meeting can be viewed or exit the building. Personal Appearances will be governed by Section 2-83(d-e) of Darlington County Code of Ordinances. 
     
    Citizens’ comments are also accepted in writing and via telephone. Written comments should be emailed to the Clerk to Council at jbishop@darcosc.net or mailed to the County Administrator’s Office at 1 Public Square, Room 210, Darlington, SC 29532. Written comments must include the individual’s name and contact information and received by noon on the date of the meeting. Citizens’ comments will also be accepted at the meeting via telephone at 843-398-4469 beginning at 5:50 p.m. and governed by Section 2-85 of Darlington County Code of Ordinances.
     

    SWEARING IN CEREMONY FOR COUNTY COUNCILMAN M. KIRK ASKINS, COUNCIL DISTRICT 7 - Oath Of Office Administered By The Honorable Michael S. Holt, Circuit Court Judge

     

    RECOGNITION OF RETIREES - Chairman Hudson

    Darlington County Council Regular Meeting Page - 2 -

    1. CALL TO ORDER

    2. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

    3. CITIZENS' COMMENTS - Darlington County Code of Ordinances, Chapter 2, Section 2-85 governs Citizens Comments. The following rules shall apply:
      (1) Any citizen will be allowed a maximum of 2 minutes during this 30 minutes.
      (2) The order of speakers shall be on a first-come, first serve basis as recorded on a log provided before and during the meeting.

      (3) Input must be in the form of suggestions, information or comments pertaining to programs or activities of county government. Rules of order and conduct shall apply. Comments should not be made, either complimentary or critical, naming any citizen, board or commission member, employee, or councilmember.
      (4) Speakers' comments will be received only as information. This time is provided for citizens to state their suggestions, information or comments, not for a debate or interrogation involving councilmembers or staff. If a member of council wishes to have discussion of a topic initiated during citizen comments, a member can make a motion to have the topic scheduled for council discussion and possible action at a subsequent meeting.

      (5) Speakers desiring more time for a presentation should seek to make a scheduled appearance as provided for by section 2-83(d).

    4. PERSONAL APPEARANCES - Darlington County Code of Ordinances, Chapter 2, Section 2-83(d-e) governs appearances other than for public hearings. The length of scheduled appearances before Council shall be 10 minutes total for both presentations and questions/answers. The length of time can be extended or permitted at the end of the agenda by the unanimous consent of council or by a 3/4 vote; council may refer those wishing to communicate further to the county administrator or a committee of council; or individuals may be asked to come back at a later meeting. The purpose of appearances before council is for citizens to present their views and concerns in a manner consistent with the rules of order. This is not a forum for councilmembers to be interrogated or for a debate between parties to take place.

    4.A. Mrs. Neltjie English, Request For Maintenance On Samuel Road Samuel Rd.pdf

    1. CONSENT AGENDA (RECEIVE AS INFORMATION)

      1. 5.A.  East McIver Road And Old Florence Highway Intersection Realignment Project E McIver(1).pdf

        map(1).pdf

      2. 5.B.  FY22 County Strategic Plan for Rubicon Family Counseling Center county plan.pdf

        Ord 21-05, Alcohol Planning.pdf

      3. 5.C.  Darlington County Humane Society's Capital Campaign For A New Shelter In Hartsville DCHS_Capital_Campaign_2021.pdf

    2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

    6.A. Minutes of Regular Meeting, June 7, 2021 June 7, 2021, minutes.pdf

    7. ORDINANCES

    Darlington County Council Regular Meeting Page - 3 -

    1. RESOLUTIONS

    2. COMMITTEE REPORTS

    3. OTHER ITEMS

      1. 10.A.  Appointments To Boards/Commissions/Committees Due To Vacancies & Term Expirations As Of June 30, 2021

        Appointment List, July.docx
        Roster, July.pdf
        Code of Ord, Boards Commissions.doc Description of Boards.doc

      2. 10.B.  Appointment To The FY21/22 Accommodations Tax Advisory Committee (Lodging) 2021 Committee.doc

        Atax Procedures, As Amended.doc

        Code of Laws, Sec 6-4-25.docx

      3. 10.C.  Appointments To The Employee Grievance Committee Employee Grievance Committee.pdf

      4. 10.D.  Pee Dee Regional Transportation Authority (PDRTA) Request For Funds To Assist With Providing Public Transportation Services In Society Hill Area, $14,000
        PDRTA.pdf

        Minutes Excerpt, May 3, 2021.pdf

      5. 10.E.  Airport Improvement Project (AIP) Grant Award, Grant #3-45-0021-020-2021, $1,098,146 airport(2).pdf

      6. 10.F.  FY2022 Waste Tire Grant Award, $6,950 waste tire.pdf

      7. 10.G.  FY22 Solid Waste Grant Award, $12,690 solid waste grant.pdf

      8. 10.H.  FY2022 Used Oil Grant Award, $20,264 used oil.pdf

      9. 10.I.  Lamar Rescue Squad's Request For Surplus Ambulance
        Email ambulance request James Knotts 4439 Lamar Rescue Apr 2020.pdf

      10. 10.J.  Paving Parking Lot At Carnegie Library In Darlington

      11. 10.K.  Allocation Of $75,000 Grant Match To The City Of Darlington RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT FUNDING July 2021.pdf

    Darlington County Council Regular Meeting Page - 4 -

    1. ADMINISTRATIVE UPDATE

    2. REQUESTS / COMMENTS - MEMBERS OF COUNCIL

    3. VOTE FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION

      13.A. The Receipt Of Legal Advice Where The Legal Advice Relates To A Pending, Threatened, Or Potential Claim

    4. EXECUTIVE SESSION

      14.A. The Receipt Of Legal Advice Where The Legal Advice Relates To A Pending, Threatened, Or Potential Claim

    5. ADJOURNMENT

      PENDING LIST - Darlington County Code of Ordinances, Section 2-85(d) Pending list. Any matter deferred by action of the council shall be automatically included in the pending list. The current pending list shall be attached to the agenda for each meeting. At the time when the orders of the day call for other items, any item on

      the pending list may be recalled to the floor upon the motion of any member and a second.

      PENDING LIST - Ordinance No. 20-06, An Ordinance Authorizing Pursuant To Chapter 44 Of Title 12, South Carolina Code Of Laws, 1976, As Amended, The Execution And Delivery Of A Fee Agreement Between Darlington County, South Carolina And Project Dark Star And Certain Affiliates And Matters Relating Thereto - THIRD READING

      FILOT Project Dark Star, Ord 20-06.docx

      Affidavit of Publication.pdf

      PENDING LIST - Ordinance No. 20-07, An Ordinance Approving An Amendment To The Agreement For Development Of A Joint County Industrial And Business Park By And Between Darlington County, South Carolina And Lee County, South Carolina, And Other Matters Relating Thereto - THIRD READING

      MCIP. Project Dark Star, Ord 20-07.docx Affidavit of Publication.pdf

      Next Scheduled Meeting - August 9, 2021, at 6 p.m., Courthouse Annex/EMS Building, 1625 Harry Byrd Highway (Hwy. 151), Darlington, SC 29532

    Assistance will be provided to accommodate the special needs of handicapped persons attending the meeting upon request. Special assistance requests should be made to Janet Bishop, Clerk to Council, at 843-398-4100 seventy-two (72) hours prior to the meeting.