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Sumter County Council confirms two planning commissioners; committees report progress on private roads, public safety and community projects
Summary
At its March 25 meeting the council confirmed Keith Ivey and James Munford to the planning commission, received committee reports on private roads and public safety, heard updates on a Delane community center site visit and the Hillcrest track access program, and reviewed the county's budget schedule and trash-cleanup efforts.
The Sumter County Council on March 25 confirmed two appointments to the county planning commission and heard committee updates on private roads, the 2024 crime report and community projects.
Internal Affairs Committee Chair provided a report and presented a motion to confirm Keith Ivey and James Munford to serve on the planning commission. The motion was seconded and approved by voice vote.
Public Works Committee members reported continued work on private-road issues. Council members said they had met for additional sessions and planned further work in upcoming meetings to reach consensus on how to handle private-road maintenance and acceptance.
Public Safety Committee Chair reported that the county’s 2024 crime report showed reductions “in just about every area” compared with the prior year; the chair praised the sheriff’s office and clarified that the county report is separate from the city of Sumter police report.
Council members also described recent engagement on community projects: a site visit for a planned Delane community center in District 1 that drew about 75 to 100 participants and a near-final agreement to open Hillcrest High School’s track for public walking sessions three times a week (Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings) and on Sundays, with sheriff’s department coverage. Council members emphasized rules for the track program (participants must remove items they bring and animals will not be permitted) and said further details will be provided when the program begins.
County staff and council praised a recent community “stash the trash” event and said private contractors hired by the county are collecting rural trash. Officials said enforcement for illegal dumping includes fines up to $2,000 and possible magistrate‑ordered community service (8–16 hours) for offenders.
The council’s budget timeline was outlined: staff will present department requests at upcoming meetings; May 13 was identified as the date for first reading, with later readings scheduled through June for final approval. Council members said workshops may be scheduled ahead of those readings.
The meeting also included notice of an upcoming Vietnam War Veterans Day observance scheduled for Friday, March 28 at 11:30 a.m. on the courthouse lawn.
(See transcript excerpts for the appointments motion, committee remarks and schedule.)
