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Votes at a glance

- Approval of minutes (April 28, 2025): Motion to approve minutes. Chair announced approval; no roll-call tally recorded in the transcript. (Outcome: approved.)

- Approval of agenda (May 12, 2025): Motion to approve the meeting agenda. Chair announced approval; no roll-call tally recorded in the transcript. (Outcome: approved.)

- Award RFP 2425-02-2501 and approve purchase order for 18 sets of structural firefighting gear: Motion to award and approve PO for $86,321.59; staff presentation by Assistant Fire Chief Phil Starks; chair announced approval. (Outcome: approved.)

- Accept low bid to renovate restrooms and facilities at the Spartanburg Passenger Center: Motion to accept low bid; staff said bids were within expected range and facilities vetted the contractor; chair announced approval. (Outcome: approved.)

- Motion to move into executive session: Motion made and seconded; council voted to move into executive session. Chair announced approval. (Outcome: approved.)

The meeting record includes verbal acknowledgements of approval (“Aye,” “Ayes have it”) but does not contain a roll-call vote tally in the transcript for these items. Where the transcript lacked specific mover or seconder names or numeric tallies, the items above are recorded as approved based on the council chair’s announcement on the record.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Spartanburg City Council meeting, May 12, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Summary of formal votes taken at the May 12, 2025 Spartanburg City Council meeting, including approvals of minutes, agenda, contract awards, and motion to enter executive session.","taxTitle","Spartanburg City, Spartanburg County, South Carolina","taxId",12676,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":75,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":76,"_41":77,"_43":78,"_45":79,"_46":80,"_48":81,"_50":82,"_52":83,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":84,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":85,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6558278,"Spartanburg mayor proclaims May as Mental Health Awareness Month, presents proclamation to local organizations",6,219000,225000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3274193-d0be6412eac7ddea368040f3e3726966&start=219&end=225","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3274193-d0be6412eac7ddea368040f3e3726966/thumbnail_219000.jpg","/articles/6558278/Spartanburg-City/Spartanburg-County/South-Carolina/Spartanburg-mayor-proclaims-May-as-Mental-Health-Awareness-Month-presents-proclamation-to-local-organizations","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6558278-2f12ef6351692c27649585f7a3f5ef9d/orig.mp4?Expires=1771227254&Signature=LLIrwV3Xbi4MLDLXStLFNLEpQ-qQtGHaUj~VM17Tv1riXq0mkyRmq~b3sqMFvQFusq4weYvIFLLWMiWhmwy1LCl7Zz2JhcDI8AeT-sD1XFzgcEng9Z~fZMPErAuS~hnUpLHn-5tA2Y4sEx1h84wNvOvhldizggcxoPe6LpNspgr3Is7Ui2ecI0VJsTcCd93niviGs-nphsyL6hUPG5BWowcP5PxwNOpb2FJ0NrswVhYTnh1qHObugZi0WFLCw2IO1xsXQ2OK2gnXGsF7YqcKXMxAC6U-XmndcVO1AnzJ4~vDoY0VJXsSaJgQBf8PucR~xPVJ~s0kg7XUTUApI4vIWw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Mayor Jerome Bryce Jr. presented a proclamation declaring May as Mental Health Awareness Month and presented it to representatives of local mental-health organizations at the May 12 council meeting.

In reading the proclamation, the mayor said the city recognizes the role of safe, stable housing and effective treatment in maintaining good mental health: \"...having safe, stable, healthy home conditions set the foundations for achieving and maintaining good mental health.\" He also said individuals with mental health conditions can recover and lead productive lives with effective treatment.

The proclamation was presented to representatives identified in the record as New Day Clubhouse and a local mental-health organization; the mayor thanked the organizations for attending. The transcript includes Dr. Gaffney and a person identified as Andrew (surname unclear in the record) as being present to accept the proclamation.

The proclamation is ceremonial and does not create new policy or funding. Council recognized the organizations and expressed appreciation for their work in the community.","Mayor Jerome Bryce Jr. presented a proclamation declaring May as Mental Health Awareness Month and recognized local organizations including New Day Clubhouse and a mental-health provider present at the meeting.",{"_33":87,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":88,"_41":89,"_43":90,"_45":91,"_46":92,"_48":93,"_50":94,"_52":95,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":96,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":97,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6558279,"Councilman Rob Raines confirmed to ports authority; says he will resign from City Council when sworn",461,601000,1062000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3274193-d0be6412eac7ddea368040f3e3726966&start=601&end=1062","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3274193-d0be6412eac7ddea368040f3e3726966/thumbnail_601000.jpg","/articles/6558279/Spartanburg-City/Spartanburg-County/South-Carolina/Councilman-Rob-Raines-confirmed-to-ports-authority-says-he-will-resign-from-City-Council-when-sworn","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6558279-1821348f807d6e1dce4ec47bef2870c5/orig.mp4?Expires=1771227254&Signature=Fgg7FqcPJqdCvYi70w30Q10RSnwdX6BH7pqXaA4bU62OlkwcXPRs-dx4EB6U0Ntp7qbFvUQipgd6BFGkWEzmk~RtXzzKzNPolKPh0uXE9cGM6wQTMcAummlNWG9EgoPe1Wa7D3rL-9qY91OIwiS7vdFfBZfk4yB2JD0idDE5BUz0tTYdrj3j2xSF8vqX5tTbCjSuLzCyyC1ykoP-SWJBdhGuiv8Mhdx5CrUJWIACIvSF86xwDdqgx5dIdQOam8z8xpLIJozo3Xznt-sYLKU-0Oxoo4N72wPgr6MziY12Kroj1a0xFm~13oj~bN-mprmLIOrN3jkncRk4WO232GWr~w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Councilman Rob Raines told the Spartanburg City Council on May 12 that the South Carolina Senate confirmed his appointment to the ports authority board and that he will resign his city council seat once sworn in.

\"When I'm sworn in, I don't know exactly when that'll be, but it'll be in the coming weeks. Then I can no longer legally serve in 2 offices. So I'll have to resign from city council,\" Raines said. He described the ports authority as an important economic driver for the region and said he was both excited and “incredibly sad to be leaving city council.”

Multiple council colleagues praised Raines for his service and leadership. The mayor and other council members thanked Raines for five and a half years on the council and wished him well in the new role. Comments from colleagues noted his analytical skills and steady leadership.

Raines said he will remain in the community and continue to support Spartanburg in other capacities. No formal council action to fill the soon-to-be-vacant seat was taken during the meeting; council did not set a timetable for appointing or electing a successor on the record.

Raines’ confirmation and impending resignation were announced during the council updates portion of the agenda rather than as a formal appointment item requiring council action.","Councilman Rob Raines told the City Council he was confirmed by the state senate to the ports authority board and will resign his council seat when sworn into that post.",{"_33":99,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":100,"_41":101,"_43":102,"_45":103,"_46":104,"_48":105,"_50":106,"_52":107,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":108,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":109,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6558280,"Council approves bid to renovate restrooms at Spartanburg Passenger Center",155,441000,596000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3274193-d0be6412eac7ddea368040f3e3726966&start=441&end=596","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3274193-d0be6412eac7ddea368040f3e3726966/thumbnail_441000.jpg","/articles/6558280/Spartanburg-City/Spartanburg-County/South-Carolina/Council-approves-bid-to-renovate-restrooms-at-Spartanburg-Passenger-Center","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6558280-8acf09f07deabe91cdb7dedc8e7f9dc9/orig.mp4?Expires=1771227254&Signature=cofTMRih1wspVoMGAk6uZtJG22FaRv59y4byVAs0T~kMTZPuHPbQwFRBzmcK7ZFsRUutenjpwaHLkftjM~I1iOdvdwgQHe00IMwX8rZ3PxGySWmVO6EZe0K1jMhuYr4hJQ29plLEceDGE74HqjmUbkPZmayRk3d82iWsV8f1xldHWThqzFUvP3-LPxy4lJsZ0SjC3gd~pZ0oDLn3zmwfMjyioU4mrxbbNSWu3zA1cqs2fRgiPhovCxrCD2RMgj0pkcH8KMv6EIMkKxnBzkqUlpozqjWaFWRzmLCCv1Zx1rVNY50fz75ipZJfZaIPrCGsUUOPe96WIQ7~MKiokNtLRw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Spartanburg City Council on May 12 approved a bid to renovate restroom facilities at the Spartanburg Passenger Center downtown.

City staff said the passenger center, constructed in 2003, needs upgrades, with the restrooms identified as a priority. Facilities staff vetted the low bidder and recommended award after a public bid process.

A city staff presenter told council that bids came in “within range of what we were thinking,” and that facilities vetted the selected contractor and believed it could complete the work to the city’s standards. Council asked whether there was prior experience with the winning bidder; staff replied they had not worked with that contractor previously but had vetted the firm.

During the item, council members asked whether additional renovation work beyond the restrooms was planned; staff said no other work was planned at this time but that the city would evaluate future needs and how the facility will be used. Council approved the motion to accept the low bid. The chair announced “Ayes have it.”

The record did not include the awarded contractor’s company name in regularized spelling, the exact bid amount, or a schedule for completion. Staff said the project had been in planning and credited several staff members for preparing the plan. The approval authorizes the city to move forward with contracting and facilities will coordinate oversight.","Council awarded a bid to renovate restrooms at the Spartanburg Passenger Center; staff said bids were within expected range and the winning contractor was vetted by facilities.",{"_33":111,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":112,"_41":113,"_43":114,"_45":115,"_46":116,"_48":117,"_50":118,"_52":119,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":120,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":121,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6558281,"Spartanburg council approves purchase of 18 sets of structural firefighting gear",112,330000,442000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3274193-d0be6412eac7ddea368040f3e3726966&start=330&end=442","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3274193-d0be6412eac7ddea368040f3e3726966/thumbnail_330000.jpg","/articles/6558281/Spartanburg-City/Spartanburg-County/South-Carolina/Spartanburg-council-approves-purchase-of-18-sets-of-structural-firefighting-gear","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6558281-87e8b5446403e63686fbc640e6002211/orig.mp4?Expires=1771227254&Signature=hEoKlOs8O9x2qtTdt~6Vyyi3kbswfiXH7b6qMXL9zCApEwHJCEe67OYIxI7LFY4WZTOnOUlgqXUg0XNLtLFe0nDt~MRtSsaWTF~sJCmEaF345Nym3gRDNpxYfG10nob36FtiNow5U-BtqrhI0H6FYybMtEgY4lLhOoJn7E0SwfLMcqkC9tBeVzBPfZydJsPfHCuL8gaUTH2oNvkNqpWgwqijJ-3i22Fu7Yy-ynKb4OZHaRXX9k430iie4cfJ~mAOAB8YwisGwr4kZpuH-p1P7F~mm7gwwcUdRmyQ88cP8RHHfTxVUstlvAZnDXastVE0E8fzSX8xf1ozL8-DwPXFQg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Spartanburg City Council on May 12 approved the award of request for proposals (RFP 2425-02-2501) and a purchase order for 18 sets of structural firefighting gear.

Assistant Fire Chief Phil Starks told council the city issued the RFP for turnout coats and pants. Starks said the lowest responsive bidder was “a a a e s t Fire and Safety out of Laurinburg, North Carolina” and that the city seeks approval of a purchase order for 18 sets for $86,321.59.

Starks said the RFP sought bidders that manufacture the city’s structural firefighting coats and pants and that the low bid, together with staff vetting, supported the recommendation. Council moved the item and voted to approve the award and purchase order; the council chair announced “Ayes have it.”

The approved purchase is funded from this year’s budget, Starks said. Council did not discuss alternative suppliers or financing at length during the item. The recommendation was presented with Chief Pierre Brut assisting the presentation.

City staff will complete procurement paperwork and issue the purchase order to the awarded vendor under the city’s purchasing rules. No amendments or contingencies were stated on the record.

The action follows the council’s routine agenda for capital-equipment purchases intended to replace or update protective gear for line firefighters; the approval authorizes expenditure and vendor selection but does not include additional policy changes.","City council awarded RFP 2425-02-2501 for structural firefighting coats and pants and approved a purchase order for 18 complete sets totaling $86,321.59.","actionData","errors"]

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