Town of McCormick, SC Regular Town Council Meeting Tuesday, April 11, 2017 McCormick One Stop Conference Room, 109 W. Augusta St., McCormick, SC Attendance: Mayor: Council Members Present: Council Members Absent: Staff Present: Town Attorney Town Employees: Johnson, Laschober & Associates: News Media: Guests: For Appearance of Citizens: Roy Smith, Jr. Dolly Franklin Nathan Jones Calvin Chiles Eric T. Butler Alvin Jennings Ann Seymour Major W.D. (Bo) Willis, Interim Police Chief Fire Chief Mike Barron Town Clerk/Treasurer Sandra McKinney Deputy Town Clerk/Treasurer Judy Foster John D. Compton, III Major Tracey Jordan Sgt. Tim Price Officer Richard Young Rett Harbeson Lance Cheely Damian Dominquez, The Index-Journal Wendy & Bradley Willis Stephany Klein Teresa Kemp Kathy Stokes Clarke Stearns Robbie W. Seigler Tim White Mr. & Mrs. Ken Bolton Charlotte Tallent, Chamber of Commerce
Public Notification: April 5, 7, 2017 - News Media notified of the meeting by e-mail April 5, 2017 - Posting to the Town s website, townofmccormicksc.org. April 5, 2017 - All other parties requesting notification either by fax, e-mail or correspondence April 7, 2017 - Agenda Packages delivered to Council Members April 7, 2017 - Public notice posting - Town's Kiosk outside of the Town Hall area Welcome: Mayor Smith welcomed everyone to the regular meeting of the McCormick Town Council for April 11, 2017. 1. Call to Order: At approximately 7:01 pm, Mayor Smith called to order the McCormick Town Council s regularly scheduled meeting for April 11, 2017. 2. Pledge of Allegiance: Mayor Smith asked all present to stand and offer the Pledge of Allegiance; all did so in a patriotic manner. 3. Invocation: Mayor Smith called for Council Member Mr. Butler to offer the invocation; Council Member Mr. Butler did so, being thankful for the day, for the moment of assembly, and seeking guidance and direction in the governing of the meeting. 4. Approval of Agenda as Written: Mayor Smith called for any discussion regarding the Agenda as Written and receiving none, called for a motion; Council Member Mr. Butler offered the motion to approve the agenda as written, said motion being duly seconded by Council Member Mr. Chiles, and unanimously approved. Oath of Office Swearing in Police Chief William D. (Bo) Willis Mayor Smith called forward Police Chief William D. (Bo) Willis to take the oath of office and be sworn in as the Town of McCormick s Police Chief. Mayor Smith stated that the final Streetscape Master Plan Concepts Presentation would be given Rett Harbeson and Lance Cheely of Johnson, Laschober & Associates. Mr. Harbeson and Mr. Cheely addressed Council, stating little changes had been made from the previous presentations, but pointed out the following: Final Master Plan with Bird s Eye Views from the front of Dorn Mill, from Town Hall, in the directions of East, North, and West, Detail Renderings with McCormick Gateway, the Town Hall Plaza, down and up Augusta
Street. Emphasis was placed on getting people downtown, slowing and improving traffic flow, and improving the downtown business district aesthetically, with art, signage, fountains, bike racks, and a memorial plaza in front of Town Hall. 5. Appearance of Citizens: Charlotte Tallent, Chamber of Commerce Mayor Smith called upon Mrs. Tallent to address Council. Mrs. Tallent presented the Mayor and Council with a folder with brochures and other items, and gave an update of Chamber activities for the past two years, noting board members, volunteers and others who engage in Chamber activities. She applauded the Mayor and Council for their continued support stating she hoped that the Chamber was seen as a community partner, working to enhance the community of McCormick. 6. Regular Town Council Business Items: Mayor Smith stated Council had received copies of the Minutes of the regular meeting of Council for March 14, and of the Budget Workshop for March 23, 2017 for review prior to the meeting and called for any discussion or action regarding the Minutes as presented. No discussion being offered, Council Member Mr. Chiles made a motion that the Minutes stand approved as written, said motion being duly seconded by Council Members Mrs. Franklin and Mr. Jones, and unanimously approved. Mayor Smith stated Council had received, for review prior to the meeting, a copy of the Bills for March and called for any discussion or action regarding the Bills. No discussion being offered, Council Member Mr. Chiles made a motion that the Bills be paid in the usual manner, said motion being duly seconded by Council Members Mr. Butler, and Mrs. Franklin and unanimously approved. Mayor Smith stated Council had received a copy of the March Financial Statement for review prior to the meeting, and called for any discussion or action regarding same. No discussion being offered, Council Member Mr. Chiles made a motion that the Financial Statement be received as information, said motion being duly seconded by Council Members Mr. Butler and Mrs. Franklin, and unanimously approved. 7. Legislation: Mayor Smith stated under Legislation, there were no Ordinances or Proclamations, and one Resolution for consideration: R-2017-04-11-01 Fair Housing. Council Member Mr. Butler made a motion to adopt Resolution 2017-04-11-01, Fair Housing, said motion being duly seconded by Council Member Mr. Jones, and unanimously approved.
8. Reports: Mayor Smith stated departmental reports would no longer be given individually by Department Head, with Council receiving copies of the Reports prior to the meeting for review. Mayor Smith then called for any questions regarding the departmental reports. No questions being offered, Mayor Smith called for a motion to approve all reports. Council Member Mr. Butler offered the motion to approve the departmental reports, said motion being duly seconded by Council Member Mr. Chiles, and unanimously approved. 9. Old Business: Mayor Smith stated under Old Business, Council had received a draft copy of the FY 17/18 Town General Fund Operating Budget, the public hearing and the final draft to Council for introduction and consideration under Legislation being scheduled for May 9. It was stated that this was the same draft, no changes having been made from the Budget Workshop March 23. 10. New Business: Under New Business, Mayor Smith stated one item was listed for discussion the Election Commission, Action/Appointments & Stipend for Services. Mayor Smith stated he had met with the County to discuss transferring the Election Commission. He stated that the County paid their Election Commission members and would charge the Town as well. Mayor Smith stated he felt since the County paid their commission members, maybe the Town should consider paying as well. Discussion was held as to the amount of stipend to be paid, consideration of keeping the Town s Election Commission, and the need to activate the Commission July 1 for the April 2018 election. A request for further discussion and action was requested to be placed on the May Council agenda. 11. Information Item: One information item was listed, that being the submission of the initial letter to the Department of Commerce with regard to a streetscape grant in the Fall, and the request to start incurring costs toward the Town s required grant match. A copy of Commerce s letter to proceed was also given as information. Mayor s Comments: Mayor Smith stated that a retirement drop in for Ben Lewis, CPW, would be held on April 19. Mayor Smith did not offer any other comments, and called for adjournment. 12. Adjournment Council Member Mr. Butler made the motion to adjourn, said motion being duly seconded by Council Member Mr. Jones, and unanimously approved.
Council adjourned at approximately 8:10 pm. Respectfully submitted, Sandra McKinney Town Clerk/Treasurer M04112017