City of Hartsville June 9 Meeting Agenda

PUBLIC HEARING AND REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
JUNE 9, 2009 – 6:00 P.M. – CITY HALL

01. CALL TO ORDER – MAYOR

02. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE

03. MOTION TO WAIVE READING OF AND APPROVE MINUTES OF THE MAY 12, 2009 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING.

04. PRESENTATIONS

05. MANAGEMENT UPDATE
a. MASC Annual Meeting Reservations

CONSENT AGENDA – Received as Information Only
a. Monthly Financial Report
b. Committee Draft Minutes/Reports
c. Hospitality and Accommodations Tax Monthly Reports
d. Monthly Development Report

UNFINISHED BUSINESS
06. FINAL READING ORDINANCE 3078: AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE HARTSVILLE CITY CODE BY ADOPTING CHAPTER 11 “RESIDENTIAL RENTAL LICENSING PROGRAM”.
a. Reading by Title and Presentation – City Manager
b. Approval of Final Reading and Waiving of Complete Reading

07. PUBLIC HEARING AND FINAL READING ORDINANCE 3086: AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE WATER AND SEWER RATE STRUCTURE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 82-176(A) OF THE HARTSVILLE CITY CODE.
a. Reading by Title and Presentation – City Manager
b. Open/Close Public Hearing (State name and address for record) - Mayor
c. Approval of Final Reading and Waiving of Complete Reading

08. PUBLIC HEARING AND FINAL READING ORDINANCE 3093: AN ORDINANCE TO ADOPT AND APPROPRIATE THE FISCAL YEAR 2009-2010 UTILITIES FUND BUDGET.
a. Reading by Title and Presentation – City Manager
b. Open/Close Public Hearing (State name and address for record) - Mayor
c. Approval of Final Reading and Waiving of Complete Reading

09. PUBLIC HEARING AND FINAL READING ORDINANCE 3094: AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CEMETERY LOT RATE STRUCTURE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTIONS 2-107 AND 22-6 OF THE HARTSVILLE CITY CODE.
a. Reading by Title and Presentation – City Manager
b. Open/Close Public Hearing (State name and address for record) - Mayor
c. Approval of Final Reading and Waiving of Complete Reading

10. PUBLIC HEARING AND FINAL READING ORDINANCE 3096: AN ORDINANCE TO ADOPT AND APPROPRIATE THE FISCAL YEAR 2009 – 2010 GENERAL FUND BUDGET AND ACCOMPANYING REVENUE STRUCTURE.
a. Reading by Title and Presentation – City Manager
b. Open/Close Public Hearing (State name and address for record) - Mayor
c. Approval of Final Reading and Waiving of Complete Reading

11. PUBLIC HEARING AND FINAL READING ORDINANCE 3097: AN ORDINANCE TO ADOPT AND APPROPRIATE THE FISCAL YEAR 2009 – 2010 SOLID WASTE FUND BUDGET.
a. Reading by Title and Presentation – City Manager
b. Open/Close Public Hearing (State name and address for record) - Mayor
c. Approval of Final Reading and Waiving of Complete Reading

12. PUBLIC HEARING AND FINAL READING ORDINANCE 3098: AN ORDINANCE TO ADOPT AND APPROPRIATE THE FISCAL YEAR 2009 – 2010 HOSPITALITY FUND BUDGET.
a. Reading by Title and Presentation – City Manager
b. Open/Close Public Hearing (State name and address for record) - Mayor
c. Approval of Final Reading and Waiving of Complete Reading

13. PUBLIC HEARING AND FINAL READING ORDINANCE 3099: AN ORDINANCE TO ADOPT AND APPROPRIATE THE FISCAL YEAR 2009 – 2010 ACCOMMODATIONS FUND BUDGET.
a. Reading by Title and Presentation – City Manager
b. Open/Close Public Hearing (State name and address for record) - Mayor
c. Approval of Final Reading and Waiving of Complete Reading

14. PUBLIC HEARING AND FINAL READING ORDINANCE 4000: AN ORDINANCE TO ADOPT AND APPROPRIATE THE FISCAL YEAR 2009 – 2010 STORM WATER FUND BUDGET.
a. Reading by Title and Presentation – City Manager
b. Open/Close Public Hearing (State name and address for record) - Mayor
c. Approval of Final Reading and Waiving of Complete Reading

15. PUBLIC HEARING AND FINAL READING ORDINANCE 4001: AN ORDINANCE TO APPROVE A THREE YEAR PERMIT FOR RECREATIONAL USE AGREEMENT WITH THE HARTSVILLE NORTHERN LEAGUE.
a. Reading by Title and Presentation – City Manager
b. Open/Close Public Hearing (State name and address for record) - Mayor
c. Approval of Final Reading and Waiving of Complete Reading

16. PUBLIC HEARING AND FINAL READING ORDINANCE 4002: AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND HARTSVILLE CITY CODE CHAPTER 38 “FINANCE AND TAXATION” ARTICLE II “PROPERTY TAX” SECTION 38-26 “CITY TAX MILLAGE”.
a. Reading by Title and Presentation – City Manager
b. Open/Close Public Hearing (State name and address for record) - Mayor
c. Approval of Final Reading and Waiving of Complete Reading

NEW BUSINESS
17. FIRST READING ORDINANCE 3095: AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 14 “BUSINESSES” ARTICLE II “LICENSING’ SECTION 14-36 “EXEMPTIONS” OF THE HARTSVILLE CITY CODE BY THE REPEALING OF SECTION 14-36(A).
a. Reading by Title and Presentation – City Manager
b. Approval of First Reading and Waiving of Complete Reading

18. FIRST READING ORDINANCE 4003: AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE HARTSVILLE CITY CODE BY ADOPTING CHAPTER 11 “RESIDENTIAL RENTAL LICENSING PROGRAM”.
a. Reading by Title and Presentation – City Manager
b. Approval of First Reading and Waiving of Complete Reading

19. RES 22-09: AUTHORIZING THE WAIVING OF BUSINESS LICENSE FEES FOR THE GOOD LIVING MARKETPLACE EVENTS IN JULY, AUGUST, AND SEPTEMBER 2009.

20. RES 23-09: APPROVAL OF DISTRIBUTION OF STATE-LOCAL ACCOMMODATIONS TAX REVENUE.

21. RES 24-09: APPROVAL OF LAND USE MAP.

22. RES 25-09: APPROVAL TO ACCEPT A GRANT UNDER THE 2009 EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT PROGRAM.

23. COUNCIL COMMENTS

24. MOTION: TO ENTER EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO SC CODE FOIA 30-4-70(a)(2) FOR RECEIPT OF LEGAL ADVICE, TO DISCUSS LEGAL UPDATES ON OUTSTANDING LEGAL ISSUES AND PENDING LAWSUITS, TO DISCUSS APPOINTMENTS TO VARIOUS CITY BOARDS, COMMITTEES, AND COMMISSION AND TO DISCUSS PROPOSED CONTRACTUAL ARRANGEMENTS.

25. MOTION: TO VERIFY THAT ONLY THE ITEMS STATED IN THE MOTION TO ENTER EXECUTIVE SESSION WERE DISCUSSED DURING EXECUTIVE SESSION.

26. RES 26-09: RE-APPOINTMENT OF CITY ATTORNEY.

27. RES 27-09: APPOINTMENTS TO VARIOUS CITY BOARDS, COMMITTEE AND COMMISSIONS.

28. MOTION TO ADJOURN

House Democrats Unveil 2009 Legislative Agenda

Job creation, economic sustainability, and cigarette tax among top priorities

Democratic members of the House unveiled a progressive agenda on Tuesday that included creating jobs, supporting initiatives that encourage economic sustainability, and passing a cigarette tax plan that would make health care accessible for uninsured South Carolinians.

“Our state and nation are facing severe economic times, and we must work together in a bipartisan effort to ensure that the needs of South Carolinians are met,” said Minority Leader, Harry Ott. “Democrats in the House are focused and ready to pursue a progressive agenda to move our state forward,” said Ott.

The House Democratic Caucus agenda includes:

Creating Jobs – South Carolina is currently facing the highest unemployment rate in 25 years. At 8.4 percent, we are the third worst in the nation. We must create an environment that encourages businesses to locate in South Carolina.

Economic Sustainability – After cutting hundreds of millions of dollars from the state budget, more cuts are facing South Carolina. We must create a non-partisan advisory committee to assess our current tax policies along with revenue projections. We must work towards a pro-growth tax structure that provides revenue for important programs and services while protecting families and small businesses. We must also strengthen our re serve funds.

Cigarette Tax – After failing to receive the two thirds vote to overturn the Governor’s veto of H. 3567, the cigarette tax increase failed to pass last session. It is essential that the General Assembly pass a 50 cent cigarette tax increase that would insure the revenue received would qualify for matched federal funds. The additional revenues must be used to make health care more accessible for uninsured South Carolinians. We must also support and encourage smoking prevention and cessation programs.

Pay-Day Lending – At a time of economic uncertainty, we must ensure that our constituents are protected from predatory payday and title lending practices. We will support regulations that protect consumers such as lending caps, a database to track the loans being issued, a limit of one outstanding loan, and extended payment plans.

Rural Infrastructure – Investing in our state’s rural infrastructure not only encourages economic development, but it creates jobs for the 77,000 unemployed South Carolinians. We must capitalize on the opportunity to receive federal funds for local community projects through the proposed federal Economic Stimulus Plan. We must also invest in broadband accessibility to all South Carolina residents.

Education – We must ensure that every child be given the opportunity to obtain a high qualit y education and reach his or her God given potential. It is no longer acceptable for the South Carolina Constitution to provide for a “minimally adequate” education for our children. We will support a joint resolution to change the wording of the South Carolina Constitution to read “high quality.”

Early Voting - We must allow South Carolinians every opportunity possible to exercise their right to vote. We will support legislation that provides voters the opportunity to vote up to 15 days prior to a statewide election. We will also support allowing local election offices the authority to establish additional early voting locations.