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Catherine Washington thanked council members for progress on paving in her area and asked that her neighborhood be prioritized on the list when funds become available. Cindy Brooks Parks asked whether the Irish Festival uses city and county funds and said she wanted more African American cultural presence in the event; a county representative replied the festival is “a combination of both” public and private funding and offered to continue the conversation after the meeting.

Jamie Washington, speaking for the Lincoln High School Preservation Alumni Association, said the group is renovating Lincoln High School and announced a cultural fundraiser at the Sumter Opera House on June 6, 2025, featuring Gullah gospel and three named performers. She said a portion of proceeds will go toward the school's preservation and that the school’s reopening is planned “around November” if there are no further setbacks. Jamie Washington provided ticket information in the meeting, listing price tiers in the order given as $20, $30 and $40.

Robert Booker, identifying himself with the county litter advisory board, said he had not been contacted about meetings since his assignment, described persistent illegal dumping at local hotspots (including behind a Dollar Tree), and urged better enforcement and cameras to deter repeat offenses.

Tyrone Lewis Austin, a resident of Rembrandt, said he and neighbors oppose the siting of 1,600–1,800 acres of solar panels near his property, raising concerns about displacement of animals, perceived local temperature effects and that developers live out of the area. He said residents there “do not want” the project.

Matt White thanked the council for support for a recent Kite Festival and noted bipartisan donations and community turnout.

No formal council action on these public-comment items was taken during the meeting; several council members invited speakers to continue discussions with staff after the session.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","May 13, 2025, Sumter County Council regular meeting","oneSentenceSummary","During public comment, residents urged fuller local representation in cultural festivals, reported problems with litter and enforcement, voiced opposition to proposed large-scale solar arrays near Rembrandt, and announced a Lincoln High School preservation fundraiser at the Sumter Opera House.","taxTitle","Sumter County, South Carolina","taxId",4298,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6563899,"Sumter County public works committee continues private-roads work, exploring partnership to increase repairs",78,544000,622000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3305562-e2c002d53a63bf2fdfd83e49b6a877d9&start=544&end=622","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3305562-e2c002d53a63bf2fdfd83e49b6a877d9/thumbnail_544000.jpg","/articles/6563899/Sumter-County/South-Carolina/Sumter-County-public-works-committee-continues-private-roads-work-exploring-partnership-to-increase-repairs","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6563899-b2704155dde121f2417159fcdae33185/orig.mp4?Expires=1771155435&Signature=MJEuYD0aohoo7HV-1j~AS132WpBgjApd9yoTWi4Ink8c4Ch4Jlr9Qk3AG0np1sSE1CsKdZo6n4w26bM2dqNAMKzBR1crKPhegFIPORMeNmzvY7N7Z4klDwX29p23u3mLbEjG~IlEB~UOx~teQQuTAWRSRhRAXfwcTD~u5qYwdnRfvNPu7CHqfvcGw7JeiUTL2aksNR-9UclW~cLs2IsZOn5gEdHErvFs8dQQHcv5v7UTdF6-HVbfr3zslzIbXw-sOwdrl1U8DqxwmO4eLqqrOS6OYH7i7T3aKCnV8~7Izad3UWXvFuwcQSP-Sv7eCw-SaRsnMosmRSdOroKJe8PHiw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Sumter County's Public Works committee reported progress on a longstanding private-roads issue, discussing draft guidelines and a potential partnership to accelerate repairs in areas that limit emergency and law-enforcement access.

At the council meeting the public works chair said the committee held an extensive discussion about guidelines that would drive the process and identified a possible partner that could “assist with carrying some of the load over the next couple weeks.” Councilman Washington said the partnership, if viable, could increase work in areas where citizens currently cannot access emergency and law enforcement services.

The committee did not adopt a final policy at the meeting; members said they will continue exploring the partnership opportunity and return to council with recommendations. No specific vendor, contract amount or timeline for implementation was provided during the public report.

The council encouraged continued committee work and asked staff to report back with details once the potential partnership is further evaluated.","The county's Public Works committee discussed guidelines and a potential partnership to address private-road maintenance and access issues in areas with limited emergency services; further work and a follow-up report were promised.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6563902,"Sumter County council approves rezoning, proclamations and first readings on bonds and budget",506,60000,566000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3305562-e2c002d53a63bf2fdfd83e49b6a877d9&start=60&end=566","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3305562-e2c002d53a63bf2fdfd83e49b6a877d9/thumbnail_60000.jpg","/articles/6563902/Sumter-County/South-Carolina/Sumter-County-council-approves-rezoning-proclamations-and-first-readings-on-bonds-and-budget","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6563902-766ce398500a7ae40dd41114a4dc09fd/orig.mp4?Expires=1771155435&Signature=Oy9aJk7V-xeAwrmQQ9ocHvJXGr2fCG0S7OaXFdkwEuv8bBojzFAxeIsDVmxnhfgIrfVUdEd53bR~KzTZRh1bLr-8Kir35Gcwz0M5r7yJ2Qq3gBTCdQowQWCHvprrs6po7zRVCABMM5L5uhTQAJfxupPkDxYHW97dgkBrCKXXADnMj-caTZMlWw77esFhDOW9f4iyrOcTOWdCEZZqUVm3a2F0N3tieCeOwXl-i~TXa-5JycCfhPZfhqW0x5L8oAk4MIhvwZ1kZ1ojBYUlI6GfkAE3mXDW2LuLOs7ct3wkt1Dc2HWbhPjCV2JsrawWrkNRFV9eClelsW~VsdQYcgSOVg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Sumter County Council approved several ordinances and proclamations and advanced budget and bond measures at a regular meeting. Council approved a rezoning request for a property on Georgeburg Road, adopted monthlong proclamations for Fair Housing and Mental Health Awareness, and approved first readings on a capital bond issuance and the county budget.

The council approved third reading of RZ25-01, a request to rezone 35 ADP Georgeburg Road from Agricultural Conservation to Neighborhood Commercial. Miss Rubin presented the staff recommendation for approval, saying there had been no changes since second reading; the council took a voice vote and the ordinance passed. The transcript identifies the ordinance as Ordinance No. 25-10-25.

Council also opened a public hearing and advanced an ordinance related to the sale of county property that included a letter from Jerry Lockyer offering to purchase the parcel for $30,000. After hearing no public testimony opposing the sale and receiving one supportive comment from an adjacent property owner, the council moved and approved second reading of the ordinance (transcript reference: Ordinance No. 25-10-26).

The council unanimously approved Resolution No. 25-0-2 declaring April as Fair Housing Month and approved a proclamation declaring May as Mental Health Awareness Month.

On capital financing, county staff presented a bond request initially listed as $7,759,564; during discussion the amount for the issuance was corrected to $5,000,000. The council approved the first reading for the capital bond issuance (transcript reference: Ordinance No. 25-10-27 for the bond/budget-related ordinance) and will receive a list of approved projects at second reading.

Council also gave first reading to the county budget by title only. The budget presentation for first reading showed revenues of $64,146,647 and expenditures of $65,362,278, leaving a first-reading deficit of $1,215,631. Councilmembers noted additional budget workshops are scheduled and moved the ordinance forward on first reading.

As part of committee reports, the Fiscal, Tax and Property Committee reported it had instructed staff to proceed with the sale of two properties; those sales will be returned to council for formal consideration in future meetings with the required readings.

No roll-call vote tallies with member names were recorded in the transcript for these items; most actions were taken by voice vote with the chair calling for “aye” and no recorded dissents.","The Sumter County Council approved a rezoning ordinance in third reading, passed proclamations for Fair Housing and Mental Health Awareness months, and approved first readings for a capital bond issuance and the county budget, with staff directed to proceed with two property sales.","actionData","errors"]

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Residents raise litter and large solar-array concerns; Lincoln High preservation event scheduled

Sumter County public works committee continues private-roads work, exploring partnership to increase repairs

Sumter County council approves rezoning, proclamations and first readings on bonds and budget