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Cayce council hears Brownfields update, honors longtime civic attendee and notes police promotion
Summary
At its Feb. 3 meeting the Cayce City Council received a Brownfields Grant update, adopted a resolution honoring Gerald Cromer for long-term civic engagement, and the City Manager announced the promotion of Jonathan Von Moltke to Assistant Chief.
The Cayce City Council's Feb. 3 meeting included a presentation on the city's Brownfields Grant Program, a ceremonial resolution recognizing lifelong resident Gerald Cromer for almost two decades of regular council attendance, and a personnel announcement from the City Manager.
David Sykes of Stantec Consulting Services gave Council an update on the Brownfields Grant Program; the minutes record that the presentation occurred but do not include technical details or specific next steps in the written record. Council adopted a celebratory resolution honoring Gerald Cromer "for his outstanding civic engagement and dedicated service to the community," noting his longtime habit of attending meetings and budget workshops. Council Member Byron Thomas moved the resolution and Council Member Alice Rose seconded; the vote was unanimous.
City Manager Michael Conley announced the promotion of Jonathan Von Moltke to Assistant Chief in the Police Department, described his career background including service in the U.S. Army Reserve and work as an instructor for the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy, and noted that Von Moltke is scheduled to complete a master's degree in organizational leadership in April.
During council comments, Council Member Byron Thomas thanked the Center for Heirs Property and Mt. Zion Baptist Church for hosting a free-will clinic, highlighted the Cayce Historical Museum's Black-history posts and exhibit, raised questions about access to African American cemeteries, and urged work on a golf-cart ordinance with reciprocity across neighboring jurisdictions. Mayor Elise Partin reported on the Municipal Association of South Carolina's legislative action day, highlighted the Dignity Index resource and said households making $69,000 or less may be eligible for free tax help through the USC School of Law program.
The council went into executive session to discuss personnel and a proposed economic-development project; after reconvening it voted to authorize the City Manager to negotiate the Thomas Dambo Art agreement. The meeting adjourned at 9:09 p.m.
