Council Minutes
TOWN OF NINETY SIX
COUNCIL MEETING
MINUTES FROM
NOV. MEETING
In compliance with the Freedom of Information Act, the news media was notified of the time, date, place, and agenda of this meeting. A notice was posted on the Town Hall bulletin board no later than 24 hours prior to this meeting.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Turner. An invocation was given by Councilman Steve Turner, followed by the pledge of allegiance.
A motion was made by Councilman Elliott Richardson to accept the minutes from the Nov. called meeting. Councilman Harold Forister seconded the motion. All voted in favor. Councilman Todd Mullinax made a motion to accept the Oct minutes with Councilman Harold Forister seconding. All voted in favor.
Mayor Turner presented the Oct. financial statement for approval. Councilman Todd Reeves made the motion to accept with Councilman Steve Turner seconding. All voted in favor.
New Business:
Monday, Nov. 28 @ 5:45 pm public hearing on TAN- called second reading at 6:00 p.m.
Committee Reports:
Planning: Vacant
Judicial: Councilman Forister- restated that all information needing to go the publisher be done on a six month or quarterly basis
Building: Councilman Mullinax- construction of new fire dept. going good-ask for a walk through with the Mayor
Pub1ic Safety: Councilman Truner –thanked men for repairing Christmas lights
Finance: Councilman Reeves- ask that we keep a tight control on finances- gave his resignation
Street & Sanitation: Councilman Richardson- ask Mayor to check on the landscaping at new fire dept.
Website Committee: Councilman Mullinax web site fixed
Parks Committee: Doug Crawford: pansies planted at sign on hwy 34-new boards have been purchased to repair town park benches- grant has been submitted for $4,000 for 2012 – the 96 MVNA purchased 2 new trash receptacles with grant money for town park
Department Reports:
Events and Tourism: Margie Blalock announced several events—announced two new businesses—announced two new volunteers at the visitor center
Police: Chief Robert Shingler: nothing to report
Fire Dept: Chief Neal Lomax: – announced the election of new officers
Streets and Sanitation- Supt. Yonce – leaf machine has been repaired—thanked guys for fixing lights, Donna Wells for placement of ground lights, JoAnn for wreaths, and all who gave donations.
Mayor: DHEC report update
ADJOURN: Councilman Forister made a motion to adjourn seconded by
Councilman Turner- All voted in favor
MINUTES FROM
TOWN OF NINETY SIX
SPECIAL CALLED
COUNCIL MEETING
NOV. 28,2011
In compliance with the Freedom of Information Act, the news media was notified of the time, date, place, and agenda of this meeting. A notice was posted on the Town Hall bulletin board no later than 24 hours prior to this meeting.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Turner. An invocation was given by
The mayor , followed by the pledge of allegiance.
Mayor Turner stated that the purpose of the meeting was to present to council the 2nd reading on a Tax Anticipation Note ordinance. Councilman Richardson made the motion to accept first reading. Councilman Todd Reeves seconded the motion. All voted yes.
Councilman Forrister made the motion to adjourn Councilman Mullinax seconded- all voted in favor.
MINUTES FROM
TOWN OF NINETY SIX
SPECIAL CALLED
COUNCIL MEETING
NOV. 18,2011
In compliance with the Freedom of Information Act, the news media was notified of the time, date, place, and agenda of this meeting. A notice was posted on the Town Hall bulletin board no later than 24 hours prior to this meeting.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Turner. An invocation was given by
The mayor , followed by the pledge of allegiance.
Mayor Turner stated that the purpose of the meeting was to present to council the 1st reading on a Tax Anticipation Note. After an explanation on how the note would work and the reasons for its necessity Councilman Mullinax made the motion to accept first reading. Councilman Forister seconded the motion. All voted yes.
A public hearing and a second reading to follow.
Councilman Mullinax made the motion to go into executive session to discuss a contractual agreement and obtain legal advise on an audit matter. Councilman Elliott Richardson seconded the motion.
Council came out of executive session at 6:55 p.m. – A motion was made by councilman Todd Mullinax to engage the agreed upon audit services at the mayor’s discretion for the general and SOVA account. Councilman Forister seconded the motion- all voted in favor.
Councilman Mullinax made the motion to adjourn with Councilman Turner seconding the motion. All voted in favor—Meeting adjourned at 7:00 p.m.
TOWN OF NINETY SIX
COUNCIL MEETING
MINUTES FROM
OCTOBER, 2011 MEETING
In compliance with the Freedom of Information Act, the news media was notified of the time, date, place, and agenda of this meeting. A notice was posted on the Town Hall bulletin board no later than 24 hours prior to this meeting.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Turner. An invocation was given by Rev.Terry Carpenter, followed by the pledge of allegiance.
A motion was made by Councilman Todd Mullinax to accept the minutes from the Sept. meeting. Councilman Harold Forister seconded the motion. All voted in favor.
Mayor Turner presented the Sept. financial statement for approval. Councilman Todd Reeves made the motion to accept with Councilman Steve Turner seconding. All voted in favor.
New Business:
Ms. Donna Wells announced that The Ninety Six Depot is now listed on the national historic register as of Oct. 6, 2011
Committee Reports:
Planning: Vacant
Judicial: Councilman Forister- suggested that all information needing to go the publisher be done on a six month or quarterly basis
Building: Councilman Mullinax- construction of new fire dept. going good- money available to fix library
Pub1ic Safety: Councilman Truner –nothing
Finance: Councilman Reeves- new accounting system— money is extremely tight
Street & Sanitation: Councilman Richardson- absent
Website Committee: Councilman Mullinax web site fixed
Parks Committee: Doug Crawford: absent—Mayor reported 27 trees to be picked Monday
Department Reports:
Events and Tourism: Margie Blalock announced several events—thanked those who helped around town
Police: Chief Robert Shingler: working on bathroom doors at the town park
Good neighbor award to Mary Ann Goodman
As information to council old fire dept. would make a good place for kids to go on Fri & Sat. night
Fire Dept: Chief Neal Lomax: – recommended Michael Cole as a new member –Councilman Turner made motion to accept with Councilman Reeves seconding. All voted in favor Streets and Sanitation- Supt. Yonce – $488 worth of scrap metal sold—Christmas light to be up by next meeting
Mayor: read DHEC summary report- will talk to Robert Cole as to our next step
COUNCIL IN AND OUT OF EXECUTIVE SESSION
ADJOURN: Mayor Turner made a motion to adjourn seconded by
Councilman Forister- All voted in favor
MINUTES FROM
TOWN OF NINETY SIX
PUBLIC HEARING &
SPECIAL CALLED
COUNCIL MEETING
SEPT. 27,2011
In compliance with the Freedom of Information Act, the news media was notified of the time, date, place, and agenda of this meeting. A notice was posted on the Town Hall bulletin board no later than 24 hours prior to this meeting.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Turner. An invocation was given by councilman Steve Turner, followed by the pledge of allegiance.
Copies of the proposed town budget for the year 2011-2012 was given to those present.
Questions and concerns were addressed by the mayor and council.
Public hearing adjourned at 6:00 p.m.
Special called council meeting called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Mayor Turner for the purpose of second reading of 2011-2012 budget.
Motion was made by councilman Todd Reeves to accept budget as presented. It was seconded by councilman Steve Turner. Mayor Turner called for a vote. All voted in favor with councilman Todd Mullinax sustaining from vote on fire dept. budget
Committee Reports:
Planning: Vacant
Judicial: Councilman Forister- absent
Building: Councilman Mullinax- anticipate completion of new fire dept. to be Nov.
Pub1ic Safety: Councilman Truner –met with Greenwood county officials on county fire program- working out details- a memorandum of understanding is to be drawn up and signed
Finance: Councilman Reeves- thanked those who helped with 2011-2012 budget
Street & Sanitation: Councilman Richardson- nothing to report
Website Committee: Councilman Mullinax mayor has a meeting set up with
SCIT
Parks Committee: Doug Crawford: tree grant sent off- town park project complete- the name for new park site is “Ninety Six Mill Park”
Department Reports:
Events and Tourism: Margie Blalock Ninety Six will be featured in a 6 to 8 minute run on TV Sept. 25th mentioned upcoming events scheduled
Police: Chief Robert Shingler: said court room was available to civic organizations to use- trick or treat to be on Monday, Oct. 31- Good Neighbor Award to Zeek Goode at Elite Sports and Fitness
Fire Dept: Chief Neal Lomax: – budget good- three in training class for fire dept.
Streets and Sanitation- Supt. Yonce ask that citizens observe town ordinance and bag their leaves and grass clippings
Mayor: contacted Robert Cole on mill property report DHEC is putting it together – Historical society wants to get a train caboose mayor to check size- made motion to allow Mill Village Assoc. to have a town wide fall yard sale- Councilman Reeves seconded all voted in favor
ED Quinn announced that the chamber will host a meet the candidates on Thursday, Oct. 27th from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at the Ninety Six depot.
ADJOURN: Councilman Todd Mullinax made a motion to adjourn seconded by
Councilman Elliott Richardson- All voted in favor
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TOWN OF NINETY SIX
COUNCIL MEETING
MINUTES FROM
SEPT. MEETING
In compliance with the Freedom of Information Act, the news media was notified of the time, date, place, and agenda of this meeting. A notice was posted on the Town Hall bulletin board no later than 24 hours prior to this meeting.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Turner. An invocation was given by Rev. Chuck Sprouse, followed by the pledge of allegiance.
A motion was made by Councilman Todd Mullinax to accept the minutes from the Aug. meeting. Councilman Steve Turner seconded the motion. All voted in favor.
Mayor Turner presented the Aug. financial statement for approval. Councilman Todd Reeves made the motion to accept with Councilman Elliott Richardson seconding. All voted in favor.
New Business:
Chairman Todd Reeves introduced the first reading of the 2011-2012 budget making a motion that council accept first reading. Councilman Elliott Richardson seconded his motion with all members voting in favor. A public meeting is to be held on Sept. 27, 2011 @ 5:30 at the Visitor’s Center concerning the budget with the second reading at 6:00 p.m.
Mr. Archie Ferqueron presented a “FYI” vision of a soccer complex at the old mill site. Council agreed to accept his presentation as information.
Mayor Turner presented the second reading to amend ordinance 37-01. Councilman Todd Mullinax made a motion for council to accept the second reading. Councilman Steve Turner seconded the motion. All voted in favor.
Councilman Todd Reeves proposed that council vote to raise the rental of the depot to $150.00 for non-residents and $125.00 for Ninety Six residents with an additional $50.00 refundable deposit. Councilman Reeves also, proposed that any non-paying civic groups that wished to use the depot for meeting must do so on Mon-Thurs. Councilman Richardson seconded the motion and all voted in favor.
Committee Reports:
Planning: Vacant
Judicial: Councilman Forister- absent
Building: Councilman Mullinax- anticipate completion of new fire dept. to be Nov.
Pub1ic Safety: Councilman Truner –met with Greenwood county officials on county fire program- working out details- a memorandum of understanding is to be drawn up and signed
Finance: Councilman Reeves- thanked those who helped with 2011-2012 budget
Street & Sanitation: Councilman Richardson- nothing to report
Website Committee: Councilman Mullinax mayor has a meeting set up with
SCIT
Parks Committee: Doug Crawford: tree grant sent off- town park project complete- the name for new park site is “Ninety Six Mill Park”
Department Reports:
Events and Tourism: Margie Blalock Ninety Six will be featured in a 6 to 8 minute run on TV Sept. 25th mentioned upcoming events scheduled
Police: Chief Robert Shingler: said court room was available to civic organizations to use- trick or treat to be on Monday, Oct. 31- Good Neighbor Award to Zeek Goode at Elite Sports and Fitness
Fire Dept: Chief Neal Lomax: – budget good- three in training class for fire dept.
Streets and Sanitation- Supt. Yonce ask that citizens observe town ordinance and bag their leaves and grass clippings
Mayor: contacted Robert Cole on mill property report DHEC is putting it together – Historical society wants to get a train caboose mayor to check size- made motion to allow Mill Village Assoc. to have a town wide fall yard sale- Councilman Reeves seconded all voted in favor
ED Quinn announced that the chamber will host a meet the candidates on Thursday, Oct. 27th from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at the Ninety Six depot.
ADJOURN: Councilman Todd Mullinax made a motion to adjourn seconded by
Councilman Elliott Richardson- All voted in favor
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TOWN OF NINETY SIX
COUNCIL MEETING
MINUTES FROM
AUGUST MEETING
In compliance with the Freedom of Information Act, the news media was notified of the time, date, place, and agenda of this meeting. A notice was posted on the Town Hall bulletin board no later than 24 hours prior to this meeting.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Turner. An invocation was given by Town Clerk/Treasurer Mary Ann Goodman, followed by the pledge of allegiance.
A motion was made by Councilman Todd Mullinax to accept the minutes from the July meeting. Councilman Steve Turner seconded the motion. All voted in favor.
Mayor Turner presented the financial statement for approval. Councilman Todd Reeves made the motion to accept with Councilman Elliott Richardson seconding. All voted in favor.
New Business: Mayor Turner presented The Town of Ninety Six’s Safety Policy for council to adopt. Councilman Todd Mullinax made the motion to accept the policy with Councilman Harold Forister seconding- all voted in favor.
Ninety Six Historical Site Supt. John Slaughter introduced himself and stated that the Historical Site’s goal is to build a strong partnership with the Town of Ninety Six. Clemson student, Eathan Gray, who has worked for the National Park service this summer gave a video presentation on the Ninety Six National Historic Site.
Mayor Turner presented the first reading to amend ordinance 37-01. Councilman Harold Forister made a motion for council to accept the first reading. Councilman Todd Reeves seconded the motion. All voted in favor.
Committee Reports:
Planning: Vacant
Judicial: Councilman Forister- has received complaints about parking violations- working with chief Shingler on this
Building: Councilman Mullinax- proud of progress being made on new fire dept. building
Pub1ic Safety: Councilman Truner –gave copy of public safety committee meeting to council members and news media- stated need house numbers to be visible to help EMS, Police, and Fire Depts. - Ask for input on establishing a town wide curfew Town attorney to look at current ordinance
Finance: Councilman Reeves- budget underway
Street & Sanitation: Councilman Richardson- nothing to report
Website Committee: Councilman Mullinax mayor to have meeting set up with
SCIT
Parks Committee: Doug Crawford: Public meeting was held on Aug. 4th with good participation- two names were suggested for name of new park site (1) The Ninety Six Mill Park (2) The Ninety Six Old Mill Park
Department Reports:
Events and Tourism: Margie Blalock Ninety Six will be featured in a 6 to 8 minute run on TV Sept. 25th mentioned upcoming events scheduled
Police: Chief Robert Shingler- Stencils needed to paint house numbers on curb
Kids are in school- watch your speed
Have applied for Lowe’s grant
2 large drug bust this month
Piedmont Health Group bought helmets for
Mopeds
Special Thank You to Kim Crawford
Fire Dept: Chief Neal Lomax- has been brought to his attention that a building in
In town is not safe- Neal to get in touch with
Lawrence Ouzts of Greenwood county
Streets and Sanitation- all equipment is in working order
Mayor: waiting on DHEC on old mill site
ADJOURN: Councilman Harold Forister made a motion to adjourn seconded by
Councilman Elliott Richardson- All voted in favor
TOWN OF NINETY SIX
COUNCIL MEETING
SEPTEMBER 20, 2010
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
In compliance with the Freedom of Information Act, the news media was notified of the time, date, place and agenda of this meeting. A notice was posted on the Town Hall bulletin board no later than 24 hours prior to this meeting.
Attending the meeting were Attorney Bell, Mayor Turner, Council Member Richardson, Council Member Turner, Council Member Reeves, Council Member Goodman, Council Member Forister, Council Member Mullinax, Police Chief Robert Shingler, Superintendent Ken Yonce, Fire Chief Neil Lomax, and Events & Tourism Director Marjie Blalock. Reverend Chuck Sprouse from First Baptist Church of Ninety Six delivered the invocation. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
PUBLIC HEARING
The purpose of this hearing was to announce the proposed budget for the 2010-2011 Town of Ninety Six fiscal year. Mayor Turner stated that the anticipated income is $936,465 and the anticipated expenditures are $936,465. The Police Department’s budget is $265,550, The Street & Sanitation Department’s budget is $237,310, The Administration’s budget is $125,850, The Fire Department’s budget is $ 50,868, The Events & Tourism Department’s budget is $56,187, and the Non-Departmental budget is $200,700. The budget year is October 1, 2010 through September 30, 2011. The hearing was adjourned at 6:08 p.m. by Mayor Arvest Turner.
MINUTES
Motion was made by Council Member Reeves to accept the Minutes from August 16, 2010 and was seconded by Council Member Goodman.
Council Member Reeves stated that Marjie Blalock’s name should be added to the persons attending the meeting in the minutes since she does give a department report.
All voted in favor.
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Motion was made by Council Member Richardson to accept the August 2010 Financial Statement and was seconded by Council Member Turner. All voted in favor.
1st READING OF HOSPITALITY TAX ORDINANCE
Mayor Turner stated that all council members have been furnished a copy of the prepared tax ordinance. In lieu of a tax increase, the finance committee decided on this tax to help with the budget. The Hospitality Tax is a 2% tax on all the places in Ninety Six that sells food. The estimated income from the tax is $33,000 per year based on the gross income of businesses that sells prepared food. This tax money will be used for the Events & Tourism Department’s expenses. Motion was made by Council Member Forister to accept the 1st Reading of the Hospitality Tax Ordinance and was seconded by Council Member Mullinax. All voted in favor.
JOB DESCRIPTIONS
Mayor Turner stated that all council members have been furnished a copy of job description revisions. Council Member Goodman furnished these descriptions for review and will be voted on at the next meeting.
NOISE ORDINANCE AMENDMENT
Mayor Turner stated that this will be postponed until a later date.
ORDINANCE ENACTING & ADOPTING A SUPPLEMENT TO THE CODE OF ORDINANCES
Mayor Turner stated that council members have received the packet of ordinance changes for the ordinance book. Motion was made by Council Member Forister to accept the Ordinance Enacting and Adopting a Supplement to the Code of Ordinances and was seconded by Council Member Richardson. All voted in favor.
ENGRAVED BRICKS FOR TOWN CLOCK
Mayor Turner stated that engraved bricks are available for purchase at $50 each or 2 for $96 with each brick containing 2 lines of 18 characters per line.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
EVENTS & TOURISM: Marjie Blalock provided a copy of the events happening in the town and stats from the Homeade Genius Music & Art Festival. Ian with Homeade Genius thanked the town for helping put on this event.
PLANNING: Council Member Goodman had nothing to report.
JUDICIAL: Council Member Forister inquired about a curfew ordinance along with the noise ordinance.
BUILDINGS: Council Member Mullinax would like to meet with the committee about maintenance on some of the buildings in the town.
PUBLIC SAFETY: Council Member Turner had nothing to report.
FINANCE: Council Member Reeves thanked the committee for the long hours worked to prepare the budget. The finance Committee decided to begin a $3.00 administration fee for all payroll deductions to cover administrative costs on issues like child support etc. Motion was made by Council Member Reeves to adopt a $3.00 administrative fee for all additional payroll deductions per pay period and seconded by Council Member Goodman. Council Member Mullinax inquired about putting this procedure in the Policy Manual and providing a memo to all employees before October 1st. Mayor Turner called for vote: Goodman-yes, Forister-yes, Mullinax-yes, Turner-yes, Reeves-yes, Richardson-yes, and Mayor-yes. Council Member Reeves recommended that the town negotiate a reduced rate on walk-in drug testing called SAM 9 and contract billing. Reeves thanked all the departments for all the hard work done for the Homeade Genius Festival.
STREET & SANITATION: Council Member Richardson stated that Council Member Goodman contacted him about the curbing on Lowell St. and Norwood Ave. Richardson will call the state and put in a request. Council Member Richardson inquired about the school crossing guard at Edgewood Circle. Mayor Turner stated that a contract was given to the school district but has not been executed yet.
WEBSITE: Council Member Mullinax had nothing to report.
DEPARTMENT REPORTS:
POLICE: Chief Shingler stated that the Jag Grant was approved for $10,593 to purchase equipment. Chief thanked Doug Bell for the golf carts used during the festival and TL Cycles for helping also.
FIRE: Chief Neil Lomax presented Brian Fortner with the certificate for completing Firefighter II training. Chief Lomax recommended Johnny McDaniel as a new hire for the fire department. Motion was made by Council Member Mullinax and was seconded by Council Member Turner. All voted in favor.
STREET & SANITATION: Superintendent Ken Yonce informed Mayor and Council that John Deloach wrote a letter to the editor commending the Street & Sanitation on what they do for the town.
MAYOR: Mayor Turner recognized Danny Ostrowski with the 96 MVA. Danny invited Mayor and Council to attend the County Council Meeting at 5:30 p.m. The slide show that was presented to town council will be shown at this meeting. On October 16th, the National Night Out will be held at Cambridge United Methodist at 5:00 p.m. The Dave & Joe Show will be performing, there will be hot air balloon rides, BBQ and it is all free.
With unanimous ayes, the meeting was adjourned at 7:12 p.m. after a motion by Council Member Forister and seconded by Council Member Reeves. All voted in favor.
APPROVED___________________________
Arvest Turner, Mayor
Jennifer Sargent-Clerk/Treasurer
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TOWN OF NINETY SIX
COUNCIL MEETING
AUGUST 16, 2010
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
In compliance with the Freedom of Information Act, the news media was notified of the time, date, place and agenda of this meeting. A notice was posted on the Town Hall bulletin board no later than 24 hours prior to this meeting.
Attending the meeting were Attorney Bell, Mayor Turner, Council Member Richardson, Council Member Turner, Council Member Reeves, Council Member Goodman, Council Member Forister, Council Member Mullinax, Police Chief Robert Shingler, Superintendent Ken Yonce, and Fire Chief Neil Lomax. Reverend Johnny McDaniel from Temple Baptist Church delivered the invocation. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
MINUTES
Motion was made by Council Member Mullinax to accept the Minutes from July 19, 2010 and was seconded by Council Member Richardson. All voted in favor.
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Motion was made by Council Member Mullinax to accept the August 2010 Financial Statement and was seconded by Council Member Turner. All voted in favor.
DEPOT AGREEMENT
Mayor Turner stated that damages have occurred to the depot from citizens that have rented the building. Attorney Doug Bell revised the agreement to be reviewed. Council members were provided a copy of the agreement at a workshop. Council Member Reeves suggested that a security guard, who is approved by the Ninety Six Police Department, should be in the building after a certain time during the functions at the depot. Mayor Turner stated that the officers are allowed to patrol the depot at any time during a function. Council Member Forister made a motion to adopt the Depot Agreement and was seconded by Council Member Turner with the amendment of security and time limit. All voted in favor.
NO IDLING POLICY
Mayor Turner provided council a copy of the policy at a workshop. Council Member Turner suggested that a meeting with Chief Shingler should be scheduled to discuss this policy.
AMENDMENT TO ORDINANCE 09-04
Mayor Turner stated that this o
