Darlington County Council Regular Meeting - November 1, 2021

Darlington County Council Regular Meeting
Monday, November 01, 2021 6:00 PM
Courthouse Annex/EMS Building 1625 Harry Byrd Highway (Hwy. 151) Darlington, SC 29532 www.darcosc.com

AGENDA

Darlington County Council Meeting Live Streamed - Due to the COVID-19 threat, public and media access will be accomplished by live video stream. Darlington County Council meetings will be live-streamed on Darlington County Council Live Meetings Facebook page and archived on Darlington County website at www.darcosc.com. To access the live stream, go to the County website at www.darcosc.com, scroll to the middle of the page to Feature, and click on the live stream link. To access the archived videos of Council meetings, go to the County website at www.darcosc.com, from the Government tab, click on County Council, then scroll to the Council Meeting Video tab on the left of the page.

Darlington County Council Meeting Room Is Restricted To County Council Members & Required Staff. Individuals Making Citizens' Comments Or Personal Appearances May Access The Meeting RoomAtTheAppropriateTime -IndividualsmakingCitizens’Comments(2minutes)and/orPublicHearing comments 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 the 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.

For Personal Appearances (10 minutes), individuals must submit a written request specifically identifying the subject matter to be addressed along with their name and contact information. 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 the 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. 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.

RECOGNITION OF EMPLOYEE - Ms. Brenda Moses, Recipient Of SC Association Of Public Safety Communications Officials (APCO) Palmetto Award

1. PUBLIC HEARINGS

1.A. Ordinance No. 21-08, An Ordinance Authorizing (1) The Execution And Delivery Of A Fee In Lieu Of Tax And Incentive Agreement By And Between Darlington County, South Carolina (The “County”) And Pee Dee Electric Cooperative, Inc., Acting For Itself, One Or More Affiliates, And/Or

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Other Project Sponsors (Collectively, The “Company”), Pursuant To Which The County Shall Covenant To Accept Certain Negotiated Fees In Lieu Of Ad Valorem Taxes With Respect To The Establishment And/Or Expansion Of Certain Facilities In The County (The “Project”); And (2) Other Matters Relating Thereto - CARRY OVER THIRD READING REQUESTED

FILOT Ord 21-08, Pee Dee Electric Cooperative.docx

Notice of Public Hearing, Ord 21-08.pdf

1.B. Ordinance No. 21-09, An Ordinance To Amend Darlington County Code Of Ordinances, Appendix A (Development Standards Ordinance), Article 19 (Renewable Energy Systems), Section 19.5 (Public Notification) For The Planning Department Staff To Conduct The Initial Public Hearings Regarding Solar Energy Systems And To Establish The Effective Date Of This Ordinance - SECOND READING DSO, Solar Public Hearing, Ord 21-09.docx

ARTICLE 19, RENEWABLE ENERGY SYSTEMS.docx Notice of Public Hearing, Ord 21-09.pdf

2. CALL TO ORDER

3. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

4. 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).

5. 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.

   1. 5.A.  Mr. Burt Jordan - Request Access From Softwind Drive Off Bay Branch Road, Lamar B. Jordan.docx

   2. 5.B.  Mrs. Naltjie English - Request Maintenance On Samuel Road N Laws.docx

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5.C. Mr. William Hudson - Follow-up On The Request For Assistance With Drainage Improvement And Street Lights In Sunrise Acres
Sunrise Acres(1).pdf

6. CONSENT AGENDA (RECEIVE AS INFORMATION)

   1. 6.A.  Darlington County Humane Society's Animal Shelter Quarterly Report, July - August 2021 Animal Shelter Quarterly Report, July-Sept 2021.pdf

   2. 6.B.  Pee Dee Workforce Development Board Quarterly Report, September 30, 2021 Pee Dee Workforce Dev Brd Report.pdf

7. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

7.A. Minutes Of Regular Meeting, October 4, 2021 October 4, 2021, minutes.pdf

8. ORDINANCES

   1. 8.A.  Ordinance No. 21-08, An Ordinance Authorizing (1) The Execution And Delivery Of A Fee In Lieu Of Tax And Incentive Agreement By And Between Darlington County, South Carolina (The “County”) And Pee Dee Electric Cooperative, Inc., Acting For Itself, One Or More Affiliates, And/Or Other Project Sponsors (Collectively, The “Company”), Pursuant To Which The County Shall Covenant To Accept Certain Negotiated Fees In Lieu Of Ad Valorem Taxes With Respect To The Establishment And/Or Expansion Of Certain Facilities In The County (The “Project”); And (2) Other Matters Relating Thereto - CARRY OVER THIRD READING REQUESTED

      FILOT Ord 21-08, Pee Dee Electric Cooperative.docx

      Notice of Public Hearing, Ord 21-08.pdf

   2. 8.B.  Ordinance No. 21-09, An Ordinance To Amend Darlington County Code Of Ordinances, Appendix A (Development Standards Ordinance), Article 19 (Renewable Energy Systems), Section 19.5 (Public Notification) For The Planning Department Staff To Conduct The Initial Public Hearings Regarding Solar Energy Systems And To Establish The Effective Date Of This Ordinance - SECOND READING DSO, Solar Public Hearing, Ord 21-09.docx

      ARTICLE 19, RENEWABLE ENERGY SYSTEMS.docx Notice of Public Hearing, Ord 21-09.pdf

9. RESOLUTIONS

   1. 9.A.  Resolution No. 731, Proclamation For Power Plant Worker Appreciation Day, November 1, 2021 Power Plant Worker Appreciation, Res 731.docx

   2. 9.B.  Resolution No. 732, Resolution Supporting The Inclusion Of Galey And Lord Industries, Inc. Property On The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Superfund National Priorities List
      Galey& LordCleanup,Res732.docx

10. COMMITTEE REPORTS

11. OTHER ITEMS

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

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Appointment List, Oct 2021.docx Roster of Boards.pdf
Description of Boards.doc
Code of Ord, Boards Commissions.doc

2. 11.B.  Airport Capital Improvement Plan UDG-ACIP FY 2023-2027 102121.pdf

3. 11.C.  Purchase Of Land On Phillips Street In Darlington site.pdf

4. 11.D.  Grant Award For CDBG Mitigation Plans & Studies Project - Countywide Watershed Study Watershed Study.pdf

5. 11.E.  Bid Award For New Addition To The Darlington County Historical Commission & Museum

12. ADMINISTRATIVE UPDATE

    12.A. Economic Development Update - Mr. J. Lewis Brown, Darlington County Economic Development Director

13. REQUESTS / COMMENTS - MEMBERS OF COUNCIL

14. VOTE FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION

    1. 14.A.  Discussion Of Negotiations Incident To Proposed Contractual Arrangements And The Receipt Of Legal Advice Regarding Proposed Improvements In The County.

    2. 14.B.  Discussion Of Personnel Matters

15. EXECUTIVE SESSION

    1. 15.A.  Discussion Of Negotiations Incident To Proposed Contractual Arrangements And The Receipt Of Legal Advice Regarding Proposed Improvements In The County.

    2. 15.B.  Discussion Of Personnel Matters

16. ADJOURNMENT

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

    County Operations Closed In Observance Of Thanksgiving Holiday - County offices will be closed November 25 - 26, 2021, in observance of Thanksgiving Holiday. The landfill, transfer station, and recycling/solid waste collection centers will close at 1 p.m. on November 24, 2021, and all day on November 25, 2021.

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.