1 00:00:01,875 --> 00:00:05,685 Good evening everyone, and, um, welcome to our first meeting 2 00:00:06,065 --> 00:00:10,065 of the year, new year, new new beginnings. And, uh, 3 00:00:10,645 --> 00:00:13,505 I think for the first time in my lifetime that, uh, 4 00:00:14,805 --> 00:00:18,725 I remember I didn't, didn't really research it, but I usually got a pretty good 5 00:00:18,885 --> 00:00:22,845 memory. And I don't think I ever remember a time where we have had a 6 00:00:23,985 --> 00:00:26,665 active serving council member pass. And, um, 7 00:00:28,365 --> 00:00:32,305 I just wanna take a second here and let's, let's take a moment of 8 00:00:32,525 --> 00:00:36,145 silence for, for, uh, councilman wj and also ms. Ms. 9 00:00:36,555 --> 00:00:40,165 roxy mitchell, who works in our auditor's office. She also passed 10 00:00:40,625 --> 00:00:44,625 and, and she was buried yesterday. And, um, we 11 00:00:44,845 --> 00:00:48,805 lost two, two really important people in the county and in this office. And if you would, everyone, 12 00:00:49,005 --> 00:00:50,705 let's, let's take a moment. Silence for 13 00:01:01,975 --> 00:01:05,725 all right now. I guess we will all stand 14 00:01:06,075 --> 00:01:09,235 if you will let recite the lord's prayer, followed by our privilege of allegiance. 15 00:01:14,055 --> 00:01:17,195 our father, what you already heaven hall, be thy name. 16 00:01:18,135 --> 00:01:21,995 thy kingdom come. Thou will be john on earth as it is in 17 00:01:22,195 --> 00:01:26,035 heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive 18 00:01:26,355 --> 00:01:30,175 us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us. 19 00:01:31,025 --> 00:01:34,895 lead us not it's a temptation, but deliver us from evil. For 20 00:01:35,115 --> 00:01:38,225 thine is the kingdom, the power, and the glory forever. 21 00:01:39,745 --> 00:01:39,745 amen. 22 00:01:44,235 --> 00:01:47,075 I pledge allegiance to the flag of the united states of america, 23 00:01:49,055 --> 00:01:52,275 and to the republic for which it stands, one nation 24 00:01:53,125 --> 00:01:56,755 under god, indivisible, with liberty and justice. 25 00:01:57,495 --> 00:01:57,495 all. 26 00:02:05,025 --> 00:02:08,875 next up, uh, we have the approval of tonight's agenda. Do I have a motion to approve 27 00:02:09,115 --> 00:02:11,955 tonight's agenda? So move, mr. Chairman. Second. A motion for councilman 28 00:02:13,685 --> 00:02:17,335 richardson. Second from councilman coker. All in favor? A. Aye. 29 00:02:17,975 --> 00:02:21,745 all opposed? The motion carries. Next 30 00:02:22,055 --> 00:02:25,975 up, I have, we need to approve the minutes from last month's agenda. Joe, 31 00:02:26,235 --> 00:02:30,035 I have a motion to approve those minutes. Second, I got a motion from 32 00:02:30,315 --> 00:02:34,135 councilman rodin, second from councilman richardson. Uh, all 33 00:02:34,355 --> 00:02:38,295 in favor? Aye. All opposed? And 34 00:02:38,515 --> 00:02:39,025 that motion carries. 35 00:02:43,225 --> 00:02:47,155 next we have a special recognition proclamation honoring councilman 36 00:02:47,755 --> 00:02:49,715 william james wj frierson senior. 37 00:02:52,605 --> 00:02:56,495 I'm going to ask for a motion on that. I'll 38 00:02:56,785 --> 00:03:00,320 make a motion. I got a motion from councilman koch, second from councilman rodin. 39 00:03:01,185 --> 00:03:05,135 and at this time, I would like for councilman 40 00:03:05,805 --> 00:03:09,445 richardson to read that proclamation you have. 41 00:03:15,255 --> 00:03:15,925 she's in the package 42 00:03:27,905 --> 00:03:31,845 county of declaring proclamation honoring reverend councilman william james 43 00:03:32,805 --> 00:03:36,165 wj fry senior, where reverend david j. Fry 44 00:03:36,865 --> 00:03:40,505 senior began to service declaring connie south isaac county 45 00:03:40,925 --> 00:03:44,685 council member on january 1st, 1995. And whereas 46 00:03:45,525 --> 00:03:49,525 reverend councilman reon senior faithfully served the citizen of clar and connie 47 00:03:49,845 --> 00:03:53,725 his capacity to continuously for 30 years of the passing on december 26th, 2025. 48 00:03:56,585 --> 00:04:00,155 and whereas reverend councilman rey senior provided with goddess 49 00:04:00,955 --> 00:04:04,775 foresight and unw and dedication to the citizen of cla and con throughout 50 00:04:05,445 --> 00:04:09,245 his tenure in office. And whereas reverend councilman rey senior 51 00:04:09,905 --> 00:04:13,525 helped lead cla and con with faith, compassion, and understanding, 52 00:04:14,355 --> 00:04:17,565 setting the lasting example of servant leadership for others to follow. 53 00:04:18,465 --> 00:04:22,445 and whereas reverend councilman freon senior will not only respect the political 54 00:04:22,925 --> 00:04:26,445 leader for clarin county, but also a devoted spiritual leader to many. 55 00:04:27,185 --> 00:04:30,965 and whereas reverend councilman freon senior will be deeply missed it by this 56 00:04:31,325 --> 00:04:35,245 council, the citizen of clarine county, his family, his friends, and his 57 00:04:35,445 --> 00:04:39,245 many marty. Now therefore be it resolved that robert councilman 58 00:04:39,845 --> 00:04:43,685 william james wj fry, senior richly deserved this 59 00:04:43,965 --> 00:04:47,865 recommendation for this lifelong dedication and the string service to cla 60 00:04:48,085 --> 00:04:51,885 and county south carolina, be it further resolved that we too proclaim 61 00:04:53,275 --> 00:04:57,125 january 2nd, 2026 at devil j fry. Senior day in 62 00:04:57,345 --> 00:05:01,155 cla and county jeremy johnson. I third chairman dorothy, 63 00:05:01,845 --> 00:05:02,605 mb clerk de council. 64 00:05:06,585 --> 00:05:08,885 do you have that? We have 65 00:05:10,785 --> 00:05:14,195 ms. Kay second. We need to take a plea. Oh yeah. Okay, good. 66 00:05:15,945 --> 00:05:19,685 um, all in favor of passing that mo that motion? Aye. All opposed? 67 00:05:21,245 --> 00:05:25,065 motion carries. Ms. Kay, if you would please come forward and, and, uh, all council members 68 00:05:25,515 --> 00:05:27,505 let's around here. 69 00:06:44,595 --> 00:06:47,265 next we have our service awards with mr. Leonard low. 70 00:06:57,475 --> 00:07:01,265 good evening, mr. Chair council, the citizen of 71 00:07:01,485 --> 00:07:04,745 the plan county. Tonight we'll be 72 00:07:08,595 --> 00:07:11,905 tonight we'll be, uh, awarded six service awards. 73 00:07:14,565 --> 00:07:17,875 first this, uh, shannon ts 74 00:07:21,005 --> 00:07:24,325 okay. Five years of service paramedic firefighter 75 00:07:25,025 --> 00:07:28,785 three. Next addison e 76 00:07:29,275 --> 00:07:33,135 wagon, firefighter, three, five 77 00:07:33,475 --> 00:07:34,345 years of service. 78 00:07:55,775 --> 00:07:57,475 next, we have k jacqueline blackwell, 79 00:08:00,095 --> 00:08:00,865 five years of service. 80 00:08:06,525 --> 00:08:10,305 mr. Dispen tendo operations coordinator 81 00:08:11,585 --> 00:08:12,705 facility, five years of service, 82 00:08:37,185 --> 00:08:40,985 mr. Air champagne corporal in 83 00:08:41,205 --> 00:08:43,525 our detention center, 10 years of service. 84 00:08:47,905 --> 00:08:50,955 and mr. John hardy, public service 85 00:08:51,955 --> 00:08:55,885 director. 10 years of service. Let's, let's give, give all of these employees. 86 00:10:16,105 --> 00:10:19,615 sorry about that. We had a little, something happens that's never happened before. 87 00:10:20,455 --> 00:10:24,335 . Next we have a presentation of the american heart 88 00:10:24,615 --> 00:10:28,615 association by administrator walter ackerman. Thank you, mr. 89 00:10:28,895 --> 00:10:32,175 chairman. Um, we have representative here from the american heart association. 90 00:10:33,165 --> 00:10:36,975 they have been so kind as to donate a blood pressure check station 91 00:10:37,875 --> 00:10:41,695 to clarendon county. Um, once past the presentation 92 00:10:42,175 --> 00:10:45,925 tonight, we'll get this located out in the front lobby area. Um, this 93 00:10:46,215 --> 00:10:50,095 is something I was so excited when she came forward with this. Um, this is 94 00:10:50,255 --> 00:10:54,165 near and dear to my heart. Um, as you know, um, high 95 00:10:54,455 --> 00:10:58,275 blood pressure is, they call it a silent killer. And they call it that for a reason. If 96 00:10:58,495 --> 00:11:01,915 you don't stay on top of it, you don't realize you have it. Um, it has 97 00:11:02,535 --> 00:11:05,815 dramatic negative effects over time. It kind of eats you away slowly. 98 00:11:06,915 --> 00:11:10,755 and in the area where we live, we have a lot of good food. Um, 99 00:11:11,155 --> 00:11:14,595 and it's good on the taste buds, but bad on your, on your blood pressure. Um, 100 00:11:15,355 --> 00:11:19,275 uh, we have a medical professional in the house who can attest to just about everything I'm 101 00:11:19,495 --> 00:11:23,435 saying so far. Uh, but we encourage the citizens to stop by. 102 00:11:23,725 --> 00:11:27,695 whether you just stop by to get your blood pressure checked, whether you're coming in to do 103 00:11:28,055 --> 00:11:31,895 business with the county, take a moment, you know, if you're in that risk category, 104 00:11:32,095 --> 00:11:35,975 if you like to eat like I do, you may wanna stop by and get your blood 105 00:11:36,375 --> 00:11:40,215 pressure under control. And if the numbers are outta whack, please go see your primary 106 00:11:40,765 --> 00:11:44,655 care physician, um, to, to take the steps necessary to 107 00:11:44,855 --> 00:11:48,495 get that back up under control, because we want everybody to be around for a long, long time. 108 00:11:49,275 --> 00:11:52,965 uh, mr. Chairman, if y'all have any questions, we have the experts 109 00:11:53,325 --> 00:11:56,725 here. They are glad to, to answer any questions that council may have. 110 00:11:58,425 --> 00:12:02,325 yes, sir. I'm c with the drinking heart association. Thank you for giving us the 111 00:12:02,485 --> 00:12:06,355 opportunity to represent the heart association. And I am here, um, with 112 00:12:06,645 --> 00:12:09,705 our sponsor who sponsored this, um, wonderful self-monitoring 113 00:12:10,685 --> 00:12:14,525 blood pressure station. And this is a station that your, uh, folks can come 114 00:12:14,725 --> 00:12:18,485 to and then folks that come into the building can go to and check their own blood pressure, write 115 00:12:18,765 --> 00:12:22,505 down their numbers. Um, we work with our federally health qualified health 116 00:12:22,925 --> 00:12:26,765 centers in the community. In this community. It's hope health. So if you do not have a physician, 117 00:12:27,085 --> 00:12:31,045 hope health information is up here, you're able to contact them, um, if your blood 118 00:12:31,445 --> 00:12:35,445 pressure is high or extremely low. Um, but I wanted, um, mr. Steven previs with the 119 00:12:35,605 --> 00:12:39,225 junior chamber to have a moment just to kind of share why they gave this kit 120 00:12:39,665 --> 00:12:43,525 to the administrative building. Um, good evening everybody, 121 00:12:44,265 --> 00:12:47,845 uh, council members and, uh, citizens of claton county. And thank you, 122 00:12:48,465 --> 00:12:52,365 uh, christina for the introduction. Um, as well as the, uh, opportunity 123 00:12:53,025 --> 00:12:56,885 to sponsor something that is also, uh, near and dear to my heart. 124 00:12:57,745 --> 00:13:01,405 um, as it was said earlier, um, you know, 125 00:13:01,775 --> 00:13:04,345 heart disease is something that affects everybody. And 126 00:13:05,785 --> 00:13:09,405 my goal, um, for this, and the cha, the junior chamber's goal for this 127 00:13:10,225 --> 00:13:14,005 is that one day if one person is walking through here and they feel a little off, they 128 00:13:14,285 --> 00:13:18,205 feel a little funny, they take a moment, they stop, they check in on their 129 00:13:18,485 --> 00:13:22,405 selves and get the attention that they need, and at the end of the day, go home to 130 00:13:22,525 --> 00:13:26,405 their families and stay healthy. Um, to tell you a little bit more about the junior chamber 131 00:13:26,785 --> 00:13:30,765 of commerce and who we are and what we do, um, we are a 132 00:13:30,885 --> 00:13:34,685 nonprofit organization that is an extension of the chamber of commerce 133 00:13:34,915 --> 00:13:38,765 here in the county. Um, and our sole purpose and our mission to water 134 00:13:38,985 --> 00:13:42,865 it down is to raise money through various events. Um, you've 135 00:13:43,405 --> 00:13:47,105 probably been to some of our stuff before, whether it be the, uh, taste of 136 00:13:47,455 --> 00:13:51,365 clain or maybe you've participated in our christmas gun raffle. But all the 137 00:13:51,525 --> 00:13:55,435 proceeds that we raise, the sole purpose of them is to go back into 138 00:13:55,725 --> 00:13:59,305 claton county and better it in areas that we see need. Uh, 139 00:13:59,785 --> 00:14:03,225 we are a group of young men under 40 and, 140 00:14:04,185 --> 00:14:08,115 uh, what I think is most special about the junior chamber is that this isn't our job. This 141 00:14:08,405 --> 00:14:12,225 isn't our career. This is all time that we volunteer outside of our time and 142 00:14:12,445 --> 00:14:16,325 our careers and our busy lives. We come from different walks of life, different 143 00:14:16,805 --> 00:14:20,765 career paths, but we all have a like-minded mission of bettering our 144 00:14:21,205 --> 00:14:25,205 community. And I can't think of a better way to better our community than donating 145 00:14:25,745 --> 00:14:28,765 to something that's gonna help a public cri uh, public health crisis. 146 00:14:30,025 --> 00:14:33,705 um, so christina, thank you so much for the opportunity. Absolutely. Um, 147 00:14:34,205 --> 00:14:38,205 I believe we're gonna maybe do a little demonstration. Yes. If y'all don't mind if we could do that. 148 00:14:38,545 --> 00:14:42,405 is that okay? Okay. So we have the wonderful ms. April conyers is here today, 149 00:14:42,905 --> 00:14:46,635 and she is gonna show you guys how we use the blood pressure cuff. 150 00:14:47,705 --> 00:14:51,525 you know how to use it when you come to the administrative building if you work here 151 00:14:51,785 --> 00:14:55,605 or if you coming from your, so we'll have steven have a seat. 152 00:14:56,355 --> 00:15:00,285 I've instructed them that if my, uh, blood pressure's high to just not say anything. 153 00:15:00,425 --> 00:15:04,245 so, . Yeah. . Yes. And we're very thankful 154 00:15:04,505 --> 00:15:08,145 for our fire department, um, and for the lives that they say I get to 155 00:15:08,645 --> 00:15:12,645 fundraise to help save lives, but they're actually the ones out there doing the work. So we are thankful that, 156 00:15:13,465 --> 00:15:16,445 um, we have them in this community to do all of these great things for us. 157 00:15:17,575 --> 00:15:21,115 so we set this up today when she came by the administrative building. 158 00:15:21,815 --> 00:15:25,515 and, um, so all you have to do is when you get there, you'll take this portion, 159 00:15:26,495 --> 00:15:30,435 put it on your arm, it, the cuff is kind of tight 160 00:15:30,635 --> 00:15:34,615 because it's new, but you will put it on, it says your left arm, 161 00:15:35,995 --> 00:15:37,655 so like exposed, 162 00:15:40,715 --> 00:15:44,595 and then relax your arm back, make sure your feet are flat on the floor, and then 163 00:15:44,755 --> 00:15:45,835 you'll just press the start button. 164 00:15:52,865 --> 00:15:56,165 and then from there it starts taping your, um, your blood pressure. 165 00:16:07,985 --> 00:16:11,765 and then we'll have the information, um, up on the wall behind the table 166 00:16:12,105 --> 00:16:16,005 as well. That will show you all the different levels of blood pressure and whatever number 167 00:16:16,465 --> 00:16:20,285 is, um, on the machine will be reflected on this, um, sheet as well in 168 00:16:20,485 --> 00:16:24,325 this poster. And so you'll know that the blood pressure is, and if it's too high 169 00:16:24,625 --> 00:16:28,065 or too, too low. Some, some us have really low blood pressure. So, 170 00:16:29,465 --> 00:16:32,245 so his blood pressure is a little high right now. Yeah. , but he's nervous. 171 00:16:34,925 --> 00:16:38,885 I saw a red light , but again, that's 172 00:16:39,165 --> 00:16:43,085 how, that's how you would, um, you would put it on. And there's also some going to 173 00:16:43,245 --> 00:16:47,205 be some whites on the table, so just make sure that after you use it, you wipe 174 00:16:47,405 --> 00:16:51,325 it down. Yeah. That helps with, um, infection control. And then 175 00:16:51,445 --> 00:16:55,405 after you take your pressure, she has, um, the sheet 176 00:16:55,645 --> 00:16:59,125 here that you can write your name, the date, and what your, um, vitals are. 177 00:17:00,315 --> 00:17:04,265 that's right. Thank you. Awesome. All thank 178 00:17:04,615 --> 00:17:05,735 you. Very good. Thank you. 179 00:17:15,025 --> 00:17:18,815 thank y'all so much. We appreciate that. Maybe, uh, maybe we can get a few of these people around 180 00:17:19,095 --> 00:17:22,895 here to use it. I doubt it, but , 181 00:17:24,885 --> 00:17:27,355 next we have our public comment section. Um, 182 00:17:29,355 --> 00:17:32,745 ms. Corita dingle would like to speak on jordan elementary 183 00:17:33,415 --> 00:17:33,415 school. 184 00:17:41,115 --> 00:17:41,115 okay. 185 00:17:47,635 --> 00:17:51,585 good evening. Evening. I stand before you 186 00:17:52,265 --> 00:17:55,405 to respectfully request your partnership and support 187 00:17:56,385 --> 00:18:00,125 for the rehabilitation and repurposing of a 188 00:18:00,405 --> 00:18:04,185 treasured south carolina state utilization school. The old 189 00:18:04,585 --> 00:18:08,515 jordan elementary school into a vibrant, essential 190 00:18:09,275 --> 00:18:11,565 community asset. The jordan community center. 191 00:18:13,505 --> 00:18:17,235 the school was constructed in 1950 to educate 192 00:18:18,265 --> 00:18:22,065 and segregate black students living in the jordan community of 193 00:18:22,405 --> 00:18:26,325 claredon county. It once served as a 194 00:18:26,445 --> 00:18:30,045 cornerstone of opportunity, a beacon of hope and resilience 195 00:18:30,545 --> 00:18:33,875 within the community. During a period when quality 196 00:18:34,555 --> 00:18:38,395 education was denied to black communities, that 197 00:18:38,685 --> 00:18:42,065 school was recently purchased. And we 198 00:18:42,855 --> 00:18:46,435 would like to form a partnership with 199 00:18:46,865 --> 00:18:49,465 the county governments in order to 200 00:18:51,645 --> 00:18:53,565 transform the school into a community center. 201 00:18:56,025 --> 00:18:59,165 um, today, the community center does not. Today, the jordan community 202 00:19:00,155 --> 00:19:03,325 does not have a dedicated community center. 203 00:19:05,065 --> 00:19:09,025 the center's location offers exceptional potential. It 204 00:19:09,315 --> 00:19:13,185 sits just minutes away from a private airport. The golf community and 205 00:19:13,685 --> 00:19:17,355 scenic lake marion. Restoring the site 206 00:19:18,155 --> 00:19:21,885 will not only preserve a culturally significant landmark, 207 00:19:22,265 --> 00:19:26,205 but will also provide much needed services, programs, and 208 00:19:26,405 --> 00:19:29,515 gathering spaces for residents of all ages. 209 00:19:30,425 --> 00:19:32,725 it will be an inclusive community center. 210 00:19:35,425 --> 00:19:39,155 it will offer educational facilities, health and fitness, amenities, 211 00:19:40,235 --> 00:19:43,125 community and event spaces, outdoor recreational 212 00:19:44,455 --> 00:19:48,135 areas. The proposed program activities 213 00:19:48,825 --> 00:19:52,375 are youth enrichment, adult engagement, community connection. 214 00:19:57,695 --> 00:20:01,285 interviews with residents of jordan community have been conducted 215 00:20:02,065 --> 00:20:05,825 and they express some of their greatest needs, including transportation, 216 00:20:07,865 --> 00:20:11,525 um, van and bus, transportation to the community center 217 00:20:12,065 --> 00:20:15,835 and medical appointments, food and insecurities, health healthy 218 00:20:16,325 --> 00:20:19,215 eating classes, boys and girls club, legal assistance, 219 00:20:20,545 --> 00:20:24,525 um, homeless services. I have a list and I only have three minutes, 220 00:20:24,785 --> 00:20:28,505 so I'm trying to go through it as fast as possible. Um, so 221 00:20:29,525 --> 00:20:33,255 forming a partnership with claredon county, the jordan elementary 222 00:20:33,925 --> 00:20:37,725 school, a south carolina state equalization 223 00:20:38,385 --> 00:20:42,125 was purchased by a nonprofit to rehabilitate and repurpose 224 00:20:42,785 --> 00:20:46,685 it into the community center. Forming 225 00:20:47,005 --> 00:20:50,825 a partnership between the jordan community center and the 226 00:20:51,125 --> 00:20:54,535 clarinet county local government is vital and can be highly beneficial 227 00:20:55,945 --> 00:20:59,935 for several reasons. Jordan community 228 00:21:00,455 --> 00:21:04,295 center has limited finance financial resources. So partnering with 229 00:21:04,655 --> 00:21:08,595 clarinet county, local government could open access to grants, 230 00:21:09,555 --> 00:21:13,055 low interest loans or tax incentives aimed at community 231 00:21:13,645 --> 00:21:15,855 development or historic preservation. 232 00:21:18,245 --> 00:21:22,215 clarett county government can influence the nonprofits fundraising ability, 233 00:21:23,245 --> 00:21:27,095 volunteer network, and community connections to make the project 234 00:21:27,405 --> 00:21:29,245 more affordable and sustainable. 235 00:21:31,555 --> 00:21:35,395 jordan community center brings expertise in 236 00:21:35,615 --> 00:21:39,065 program and community engagement. Facility management. While 237 00:21:40,265 --> 00:21:44,075 partnering with clarinet county, local government will bring knowledge of 238 00:21:44,365 --> 00:21:48,295 regulations, zoning, construction codes, historic 239 00:21:48,495 --> 00:21:52,235 preservation requirements. Together we can ensure the 240 00:21:52,515 --> 00:21:55,655 rehabilitation meets legal standards and community needs. 241 00:22:00,155 --> 00:22:04,095 the redevelopment project represents a un a unique 242 00:22:04,375 --> 00:22:08,135 opportunity to honor our past while investing in the future 243 00:22:08,515 --> 00:22:12,455 of the jordan community and its surrounding areas, it will serve as a 244 00:22:12,595 --> 00:22:16,245 hub of education, health, recreation, and community 245 00:22:16,855 --> 00:22:20,485 engagement, uplifting the lives of residents across generations. 246 00:22:21,885 --> 00:22:25,475 with your help, we can bring new life to 247 00:22:26,015 --> 00:22:29,855 a cherished building and make a lasting impact on the wellbeing of the community. 248 00:22:30,755 --> 00:22:34,535 so I respectfully request your support and partnership as we move 249 00:22:34,775 --> 00:22:38,575 forward with this important initiative, recognizing 250 00:22:38,935 --> 00:22:42,575 that your collaboration is essential to its success, 251 00:22:43,035 --> 00:22:47,015 sustainability, long-term impact. So I 252 00:22:47,135 --> 00:22:51,055 thank you for your time and consideration and your continued commitment 253 00:22:51,755 --> 00:22:55,085 to the future of clarine county and the jordan community. 254 00:22:58,105 --> 00:23:01,975 thank you, ms. . Alright. Thank you. Um, well, you want, you wanna get with 255 00:23:02,135 --> 00:23:06,095 her after the meeting and see me? Okay. Will do. 256 00:23:06,425 --> 00:23:10,135 thank you. Next we have 257 00:23:11,335 --> 00:23:12,875 approval of fiscal year 20 20 20 20 26, 20 27. 258 00:23:16,595 --> 00:23:19,535 budget schedule. Do I have a motion? We approve that. 259 00:23:20,615 --> 00:23:24,255 I motion second. Second. Motion from councilman rodin. Second from councilman 260 00:23:24,785 --> 00:23:28,055 coker. All in favor? Aye. Aye. All opposed. 261 00:23:29,775 --> 00:23:32,675 motion carries. Next we have resolution 2026 262 00:23:33,865 --> 00:23:37,795 dash oh one a resolution approving, a first 263 00:23:38,225 --> 00:23:42,135 amended and reinstated regional water system 264 00:23:43,035 --> 00:23:45,605 participation agreement and other matters related there too. 265 00:23:47,225 --> 00:23:50,785 do I have a motion on this resolution? A motion motion 266 00:23:51,305 --> 00:23:55,265 for councilman ode. Second. I councilman co. All in favor? Aye. 267 00:23:55,905 --> 00:23:59,635 all opposed. Next 268 00:23:59,925 --> 00:24:03,765 we have a request. A cla county chamber of commerce 269 00:24:04,225 --> 00:24:07,715 is requesting 142,500 from the hospitality 270 00:24:08,555 --> 00:24:11,045 fund to support marketing initiatives 271 00:24:12,585 --> 00:24:16,445 for tourism department. Do we have anybody here that would like to explain that? 272 00:24:18,405 --> 00:24:22,205 I can help out, I can help with that. Mr. Chairman, if you'd like, 273 00:24:24,185 --> 00:24:26,685 um, if you would walk, walk to, alright. 274 00:24:28,195 --> 00:24:31,715 it's not really me, . Uh, I'm the direct interim 275 00:24:32,205 --> 00:24:36,045 chamber director. Okay. Um, she just texted me that she was running 276 00:24:36,915 --> 00:24:40,805 late. Um, I'm about to call her because I don't 277 00:24:41,005 --> 00:24:43,245 wanna speak incorrectly on her behalf. 278 00:24:45,625 --> 00:24:49,555 um, so, and I don't wanna hold everybody up. Yep. I can take care of that, mr. Chairman. Okay. 279 00:24:49,865 --> 00:24:53,805 um, we've met extensively with the chamber of commerce. Um, what they're requesting 280 00:24:54,335 --> 00:24:57,555 funds are actually, what they are, are host fees 281 00:24:58,425 --> 00:25:02,345 for several different, uh, fishing tournaments that'll be held at the lake. Um, two 282 00:25:02,565 --> 00:25:06,465 of 'em are very large tournaments. One is, uh, major league fishing, and 283 00:25:06,685 --> 00:25:10,455 the other one is the bassmaster elite series. Um, these are nationwide 284 00:25:11,845 --> 00:25:15,685 coverages on these tournaments, um, reaching an estimated 12 million people. 285 00:25:16,705 --> 00:25:20,225 um, and these are people who fish and 286 00:25:20,795 --> 00:25:24,485 come to the lake. Um, they, they, they're estimating a direct, 287 00:25:25,145 --> 00:25:28,905 um, fiscal impact of $841,000. Um, 288 00:25:29,475 --> 00:25:33,325 from the, the tournament anglers, the, the folks that 289 00:25:33,525 --> 00:25:37,365 come to see the tournaments, um, you know, staying in hotels, eating at our restaurants 290 00:25:37,685 --> 00:25:41,625 and things like that. Um, the, the good news is, and 291 00:25:41,845 --> 00:25:45,565 it's an outside chance, but the total spend on these is about $330,000 292 00:25:47,065 --> 00:25:50,835 or 3 31 I think. Um, so they're looking for a hundred forty two five from, 293 00:25:51,475 --> 00:25:55,435 from our hospitality fund for the marketing. Um, there's actually some grants that 294 00:25:55,725 --> 00:25:59,685 they will receive, and if things work out right, we may actually 295 00:25:59,805 --> 00:26:03,765 get a little bit of this money back to put back into marketing. Um, I wouldn't hold my 296 00:26:03,925 --> 00:26:07,885 breath on that. I, I, I think that, that the other expenses of the tournaments 297 00:26:08,205 --> 00:26:11,785 will consume that, those grant dollars. So, um, 298 00:26:12,395 --> 00:26:16,385 it's a, it's a worthwhile marketing initiative, um, 299 00:26:16,675 --> 00:26:20,515 getting all of those folks coming. I mean, these are, these are the big league type 300 00:26:20,805 --> 00:26:24,625 tournaments. Um, one of 'em is very small. It's like $2,500 I think for 301 00:26:24,925 --> 00:26:28,205 a, a kayak tournament or something along those lines. But the other two, 302 00:26:28,985 --> 00:26:32,655 uh, well, two of the other three are huge, major nationwide 303 00:26:33,325 --> 00:26:35,965 initiatives. Um, that's gonna bring a lot of traffic to cla county. 304 00:26:37,975 --> 00:26:41,475 okay. We got any questions for, did y'all 305 00:26:42,065 --> 00:26:46,015 actually have a history on the tournaments that's been here before? Yes, we do. Where 306 00:26:46,365 --> 00:26:49,965 they've actually spent more money yes. In this county than, um, I wanna say in 2024, 307 00:26:50,975 --> 00:26:54,925 there were two tournaments that were pretty large, um, like not quite as big as the 308 00:26:55,045 --> 00:26:57,365 ones we have coming up this year. And it brought in 1.1 million 309 00:26:59,355 --> 00:27:01,965 into the county. Yes. Thank you. 310 00:27:07,595 --> 00:27:11,525 okay. Do I have a motion? We approve this. Make a motion. Second. I 311 00:27:11,645 --> 00:27:15,385 got a motion from councilman coker. Second from councilor richard. All in favor? Aye. 312 00:27:15,825 --> 00:27:19,525 all opposed. Motion carried. Thank you. 313 00:27:19,895 --> 00:27:23,565 thank you. Thank you. Next we have ordinance 2025 314 00:27:24,395 --> 00:27:28,365 dash 15, consideration of third and final reading of ordinance 315 00:27:28,685 --> 00:27:31,685 2025 dash 15 an ordinance authorizing 316 00:27:33,505 --> 00:27:37,445 the first amendment of that certain fee in lieu of tax and incentive agreement 317 00:27:39,025 --> 00:27:42,475 by in between cla county, south carolina and san cooperative. 318 00:27:44,225 --> 00:27:48,185 do I have a motion? We approve this solution. A second. Got 319 00:27:48,405 --> 00:27:51,685 a motion from councilman richmond. Second. Councilman rodin. All in favor? 320 00:27:52,505 --> 00:27:55,635 aye. All opposed. Motion carried. 321 00:27:57,995 --> 00:28:01,105 next we have a public hearing on ordinance 2025 322 00:28:02,315 --> 00:28:06,125 dash 16, an ordinance of clarey county council 323 00:28:06,865 --> 00:28:10,565 of clarey county south carolina to amend the county's 324 00:28:11,245 --> 00:28:14,125 official zoning map designation for tax map partial 325 00:28:15,705 --> 00:28:19,515 one 40 dash four dash oh two dash 326 00:28:20,275 --> 00:28:22,845 zero agriculture two to general commercial 327 00:28:24,665 --> 00:28:28,605 and providing an effective date. Um, I would 328 00:28:28,685 --> 00:28:31,365 like to open this the public session at this time if anyone 329 00:28:32,775 --> 00:28:33,445 would like to speak. 330 00:28:42,825 --> 00:28:46,435 okay, mr. You don't have anything to say ? 331 00:28:47,935 --> 00:28:51,915 um, um, well, no sir. It is just basically the second 332 00:28:52,115 --> 00:28:55,995 reading, um, of this ordinance. Um, you all 333 00:28:56,155 --> 00:28:59,995 initially did the first reading approval, um, is I gave 334 00:29:00,235 --> 00:29:04,135 you all maps, um, outlining, um, the, um, 335 00:29:04,975 --> 00:29:08,915 the zoning designation is just changing it from agriculture two to the general 336 00:29:09,115 --> 00:29:12,995 commercial and asked the, um, maps layout is that 337 00:29:13,305 --> 00:29:17,035 it's consistent with the surrounding area and, um, it meets 338 00:29:17,315 --> 00:29:21,115 all the requirements that's outlined in the comprehensive plan and the, um, 339 00:29:21,515 --> 00:29:25,515 udc. And this is a recommendation from, um, the planning commission and the 340 00:29:25,715 --> 00:29:28,595 planning commission chairman is here and the applicant is here as well. 341 00:29:31,985 --> 00:29:34,355 alright, does anybody else have anything? 342 00:29:37,905 --> 00:29:41,705 alright, we will the 343 00:29:41,925 --> 00:29:45,925 public hearing, excuse me. Next we 344 00:29:46,125 --> 00:29:50,125 have ordinance 2025 dash 16, consideration of the 345 00:29:50,245 --> 00:29:53,445 second reading of the ordinance 2025 dash 16, an ordinance 346 00:29:54,505 --> 00:29:57,565 of the county council of clare county, south carolina to amend the county's 347 00:30:00,205 --> 00:30:04,065 I change pages. Officials zoning map 348 00:30:04,435 --> 00:30:08,315 designation for tax map parcel one 40 dash 349 00:30:08,605 --> 00:30:12,515 zero four dash zero two dash zero zero agriculture 350 00:30:13,205 --> 00:30:17,025 two to general commercial I providing an effective date. Do 351 00:30:17,245 --> 00:30:21,185 I have a motion we no. Motion approve. Second reading. Second. 352 00:30:22,185 --> 00:30:25,925 got a motion from councilman rodin. A second from councilman richardson. All in favor, 353 00:30:26,605 --> 00:30:29,755 a aye. All opposed. Motion carries. 354 00:30:31,715 --> 00:30:35,515 next we have ordinance 2026 dash oh one. Mr. Tabitha, 355 00:30:36,305 --> 00:30:36,305 hannah, 356 00:30:42,395 --> 00:30:46,325 good evening again, mr. Chairman and members of council. Um, this is another 357 00:30:46,705 --> 00:30:50,525 zoning map amendment request. Um, the applicant, his name is mr. Sidney 358 00:30:50,845 --> 00:30:54,685 player, and he is requesting, um, that approximately 359 00:30:55,245 --> 00:30:59,185 two acres of land be rezoned from agricultural two, I'm sorry, agricultural one 360 00:30:59,665 --> 00:31:03,545 to residential conservation. Um, the purpose of this request to 361 00:31:03,775 --> 00:31:07,575 allow low density, um, residential development that is more consistent 362 00:31:08,245 --> 00:31:12,165 with the surrounding and the rural residential properties. Um, the property is currently 363 00:31:12,605 --> 00:31:16,605 vacant and was previously used for farming and limited residential purposes. 364 00:31:17,625 --> 00:31:21,455 and low density means that, um, homes that are spaced further apart 365 00:31:22,115 --> 00:31:25,575 with fuses fewer houses on the acre and to preserve open space 366 00:31:26,145 --> 00:31:29,925 and maintain a quiet rural residential character. Um, right 367 00:31:30,245 --> 00:31:33,765 now, um, the property is currently zoned for agricultural, 368 00:31:34,495 --> 00:31:37,555 which means it, um, allows farming related uses. 369 00:31:38,945 --> 00:31:42,845 the applicant is wanting to change the zoning into residential conservation so that the land 370 00:31:43,145 --> 00:31:47,035 can be used for low density residential homes that match the rule character 371 00:31:47,645 --> 00:31:51,335 of the, um, area. And the zoning still protects the open space 372 00:31:51,685 --> 00:31:55,505 and farmland, but allow homes in a controlled manner. Um, 373 00:31:56,235 --> 00:31:59,685 this request does not allow apartments or high density housing. 374 00:32:00,305 --> 00:32:04,105 it is intended to support quiet, rural living. 375 00:32:05,305 --> 00:32:09,075 um, and then what he's wanting to do is that he is wanting to place townhomes 376 00:32:09,945 --> 00:32:13,835 on the parcel. And I think the, um, the maximum, the minimum that 377 00:32:14,125 --> 00:32:17,965 he's gonna do is just two. There is nothing additional that he's wanting to do with it. 378 00:32:18,745 --> 00:32:22,405 um, and then, um, it, it aligns with the comprehensive 379 00:32:22,995 --> 00:32:26,245 plan. Um, and it, um, the comprehensive 380 00:32:27,115 --> 00:32:30,395 plan allows the low density housing that compliments rural land. 381 00:32:31,465 --> 00:32:35,045 um, and it, everything that's located out there in this particular 382 00:32:35,595 --> 00:32:39,445 area is, um, north south. Everything 383 00:32:39,985 --> 00:32:43,965 is rural, agricultural west is undeveloped woodland, small scale agricultural. 384 00:32:45,225 --> 00:32:49,105 and this parcel is located and it's located near, um, 385 00:32:49,525 --> 00:32:53,445 turville and it's located off of, what is 386 00:32:53,605 --> 00:32:56,365 it? Um, american. American avenue. American avenue, 387 00:32:57,625 --> 00:33:00,225 um, near turville. And, um, 388 00:33:02,265 --> 00:33:06,045 and the rezoning of this parcel, um, it is compatible 389 00:33:06,715 --> 00:33:10,225 with the surrounding areas with the town home development. And, 390 00:33:10,745 --> 00:33:14,605 um, he provided, um, adequate sup, um, documentation 391 00:33:15,085 --> 00:33:18,605 that this residential development will not harm the agriculture 392 00:33:19,285 --> 00:33:22,685 character of the area. And, um, the planning commission recommended 393 00:33:23,435 --> 00:33:27,085 this and they recommended to you to all to review for 394 00:33:27,485 --> 00:33:30,565 approval. Okay. We have any questions on that? 395 00:33:32,755 --> 00:33:36,645 believe she answer. Do I have a motion with approved? I 396 00:33:36,765 --> 00:33:40,605 make a motion. Second. You got a motion? Councilman cope. Second for councilman richard. 397 00:33:40,865 --> 00:33:43,445 and all in favor? Aye. Aye. All the folks. 398 00:33:45,225 --> 00:33:49,105 motion carries. Thank you. Next we have ms. Tammy rodsky 399 00:33:49,525 --> 00:33:50,265 with our financial report. 400 00:33:54,235 --> 00:33:55,625 good evening. Good evening, mr. 401 00:33:58,265 --> 00:34:01,515 so I'll start with fund 10 tonight, the general fund, 402 00:34:02,425 --> 00:34:06,305 and I do have some revenue numbers just to report. So 403 00:34:06,545 --> 00:34:09,125 our current revenue is 13,000,889 404 00:34:11,705 --> 00:34:15,215 and $6,000. So that is 41% 405 00:34:16,635 --> 00:34:20,605 without the grant revenues. 43. If we do take into effect the 406 00:34:20,765 --> 00:34:24,665 grant revenues, it is slightly lower than december of 407 00:34:24,955 --> 00:34:28,865 last year, but I do suspect that it will catch up as 408 00:34:29,085 --> 00:34:32,865 more taxpayers pay their real estate taxes. On the 409 00:34:33,155 --> 00:34:36,805 expenditure side, expenditures with grants are at 55% 410 00:34:37,925 --> 00:34:41,525 of the general fund without the grant expenses. 411 00:34:42,025 --> 00:34:45,225 we are at 47%. So our 412 00:34:46,085 --> 00:34:49,575 december we should be at 50%. So if we take out the grant 413 00:34:50,365 --> 00:34:54,185 expenses, we are within our budgeted amount because we 414 00:34:54,405 --> 00:34:56,805 do not budget for grant expenses or revenue. 415 00:34:59,385 --> 00:35:03,085 on the c program report, we have 416 00:35:03,485 --> 00:35:05,295 a december cash balance of 8,800,364, 417 00:35:10,545 --> 00:35:13,615 and we had local expenses of 3,937. 418 00:35:15,505 --> 00:35:18,215 in the month of december, we do have committed roads 419 00:35:19,545 --> 00:35:19,915 of 4,825,896. 420 00:35:25,305 --> 00:35:29,045 so as we start getting into warmer weather and these roads start getting 421 00:35:29,535 --> 00:35:33,395 paved, this fund balance will start to drop. But we still have 422 00:35:33,705 --> 00:35:37,275 an uncommitted fund balance of 3 million nine hundred and seventy four, four hundred sixty 423 00:35:40,005 --> 00:35:43,945 $8. Now, of those funds we need to commit 424 00:35:44,705 --> 00:35:46,655 by the end of june 880,000 425 00:35:48,845 --> 00:35:52,685 $153 to state roads. So we do, 426 00:35:53,105 --> 00:35:56,475 the transportation committee does need to come up with a state road 427 00:35:57,625 --> 00:36:01,525 and we need to get these funds dispersed back to the state for a state 428 00:36:01,755 --> 00:36:03,805 road project prior to june 30th. 429 00:36:08,335 --> 00:36:11,515 our water and sewer, we have revenues of $805,443. 430 00:36:15,775 --> 00:36:17,705 we have expenses of $450,391 431 00:36:22,455 --> 00:36:25,125 for an operating revenue of $355,052. 432 00:36:28,665 --> 00:36:32,545 when we take into account the depreciation and bond expense 433 00:36:33,935 --> 00:36:37,715 and non-operating expenses, we do still 434 00:36:38,065 --> 00:36:39,905 have a small net loss of $16,008. 435 00:36:44,975 --> 00:36:48,635 for the fire department. We have revenues 436 00:36:49,195 --> 00:36:49,395 of $3,684,988, 437 00:36:54,845 --> 00:36:58,735 which is 39% of their revenue, 38% 438 00:37:00,095 --> 00:37:03,675 if we take off the grant revenues and their expenditures 439 00:37:04,815 --> 00:37:05,585 are at $4,348,314 440 00:37:10,825 --> 00:37:14,075 year to date, which is 45% of their budget. 441 00:37:14,935 --> 00:37:18,835 so again, they are still below the 50%, so they are 442 00:37:18,995 --> 00:37:21,715 fine. And that is all I have. Any questions? 443 00:37:24,215 --> 00:37:25,075 no, ma'am. Thank you ms. Town. 444 00:37:28,625 --> 00:37:31,415 next we have our administrative report from mr. Walman. 445 00:37:34,365 --> 00:37:37,835 thank you mr. Chairman. Before I go into the report, and I'll be as brief as possible, 446 00:37:38,475 --> 00:37:41,935 I wanna introduce a very new member of our team, um, ms. Donna prince. 447 00:37:42,715 --> 00:37:46,615 sitting on the front row is our new county assessor. Um, 448 00:37:47,375 --> 00:37:50,415 our former assessor retired as of 449 00:37:51,435 --> 00:37:54,025 december 31st, and ms. Donna started january 2nd, 450 00:37:55,495 --> 00:37:59,035 so she's got just over a week under her belt, so she knows everything already. 451 00:37:59,935 --> 00:38:03,915 um, so we will, uh, we welcome her to our team, to our team. She has 452 00:38:04,155 --> 00:38:07,995 a wealth of experience she brings, um, and just in time 453 00:38:08,195 --> 00:38:11,965 for reassessment. So, um, we, we'll be, we'll be gonna work her. We're 454 00:38:12,315 --> 00:38:16,115 gonna get our money's worth outta her this year. Um, uh, I wanted to 455 00:38:16,345 --> 00:38:20,315 highlight a couple of things, um, and I'll I'll put quite a bit in the packet that 456 00:38:20,595 --> 00:38:24,075 you guys can in take a look at, um, when you get a minute. 457 00:38:24,615 --> 00:38:27,975 um, captain mark brewer with clarinet county fire and rescue was 458 00:38:28,635 --> 00:38:32,395 recognized in a, in a publication for his contributions to clarinet 459 00:38:32,955 --> 00:38:36,585 county, um, leading our community paramedic program. Um, 460 00:38:37,315 --> 00:38:41,225 that is a, a, a program that's been undertaken by, 461 00:38:41,625 --> 00:38:45,585 by our fire rescue department to help educate the 462 00:38:45,805 --> 00:38:49,665 public to teach them how to, to 463 00:38:49,885 --> 00:38:53,485 determine their health status and to take steps 464 00:38:54,105 --> 00:38:57,805 to improve their health. But one, the big benefit 465 00:38:58,265 --> 00:39:02,245 to fire and rescue is it helps people make an assessment of, do I 466 00:39:02,365 --> 00:39:06,305 need to call the ambulance and just get checked out or can I check myself out? 467 00:39:06,825 --> 00:39:10,595 so it helps stretch our resources by him undertaking that, that 468 00:39:10,885 --> 00:39:14,365 program. Um, and then our county economic development 469 00:39:15,065 --> 00:39:18,565 was recognized in expansion solutions magazine 470 00:39:19,155 --> 00:39:22,945 with an article that's titled claredon county, the secret's out. 471 00:39:23,305 --> 00:39:27,285 um, it was a very, very good expose on the economic development opportunities 472 00:39:27,875 --> 00:39:31,325 here in clarendon county. It's gonna give us some good national exposure. 473 00:39:31,945 --> 00:39:35,865 um, hats off to our economic development team for that. Um, we 474 00:39:36,085 --> 00:39:39,525 have a dozen or so projects, major capital projects 475 00:39:40,405 --> 00:39:44,085 underway. I've outlined those in in the report. Um, a few highlights. 476 00:39:45,265 --> 00:39:48,845 um, they're, they're doing the site work on the eoc 477 00:39:49,485 --> 00:39:53,485 9 1 1 center that's back behind the sheriff's office now. Um, they've been moving a lot 478 00:39:53,605 --> 00:39:57,405 of dirt. They ran into some, some wet issues that they're, they're 479 00:39:57,725 --> 00:40:01,685 trying to, to figure out how to, how to deal with. Um, on our 480 00:40:01,885 --> 00:40:05,535 skip project, which is our water project, um, the big water 481 00:40:05,895 --> 00:40:09,705 tower, the legs are up, the bottom of the bowl is built as 482 00:40:09,925 --> 00:40:13,925 of last thursday. It was still sitting on the ground. We're not sure whether they're gonna put the bottom 483 00:40:14,145 --> 00:40:18,085 up and then put the top on it, how they're gonna do it. But, but that project is well 484 00:40:18,565 --> 00:40:22,485 underway. Um, the maintenance facility, the fleet maintenance building 485 00:40:22,625 --> 00:40:26,545 and public services facility, um, they have done a lot 486 00:40:26,825 --> 00:40:30,385 of progress on that one. Um, they're putting walls and stuff up inside, 487 00:40:31,305 --> 00:40:35,285 um, finalizing the grading. Um, the biggest thing left on the outside is the parking 488 00:40:35,585 --> 00:40:39,395 lot. Um, the animal shelter next door to it. They've 489 00:40:39,885 --> 00:40:43,465 got all the steel erected the roof's on it. They're doing some work on the inside now. 490 00:40:44,305 --> 00:40:48,085 um, and fire station number 10, I think is, is just about 491 00:40:48,325 --> 00:40:52,165 ready to open the doors and waiting on the ceo on it. Um, so we're making quite a bit of 492 00:40:52,445 --> 00:40:56,365 progress on these capital projects. And that's all I have, mr. Chairman. 493 00:41:00,685 --> 00:41:02,665 I only got a couple things. Um, 494 00:41:05,065 --> 00:41:08,885 and, uh, I probably just need to on, on on. The first thing 495 00:41:09,125 --> 00:41:12,945 I wanna say tonight is, um, again, we, we 496 00:41:13,165 --> 00:41:16,335 all are very, very saddened by, by councilman 497 00:41:17,205 --> 00:41:20,775 ryerson's passing. Um, but state 498 00:41:21,265 --> 00:41:25,205 law says state law that we have to hold a special election to fill his 499 00:41:25,405 --> 00:41:29,245 seat. Um, I know nobody 500 00:41:29,525 --> 00:41:33,145 really wants to do that, but that's, that's state law. And I'm, 501 00:41:33,705 --> 00:41:37,525 we, we, uh, we have to take applications for anyone who would like 502 00:41:37,725 --> 00:41:39,725 to run. And that starts on january 16th. 503 00:41:42,185 --> 00:41:46,125 and it will go through the following week. I think it, it's 10 days. 504 00:41:46,665 --> 00:41:50,465 is it eight days? Eight days is eight days is what the, the state law 505 00:41:50,685 --> 00:41:53,875 says. We have to open it for. Then, um, after that, 506 00:41:54,905 --> 00:41:58,685 the, the, uh, election will be held and primary will be held. 507 00:41:59,185 --> 00:42:03,165 um, march. March, yes. And the actual election will be 508 00:42:03,285 --> 00:42:06,665 held 1st of may, is that correct? May 12th. 509 00:42:07,465 --> 00:42:11,165 may 12th, yes. 510 00:42:12,045 --> 00:42:16,025 yes. May 12th. Okay. That's, that's first and 511 00:42:16,425 --> 00:42:20,085 foremost. We gotta figure out, you know, what we're gonna do with that. Next, I would like to, uh, 512 00:42:22,255 --> 00:42:25,785 just, uh, let everyone know that the city of manning is having a 513 00:42:26,805 --> 00:42:30,385 dr. Martin luther king jr day. And our very young 514 00:42:30,845 --> 00:42:33,945 ms. Charmaine anderson, deputy administrator will be the guest speaker 515 00:42:35,405 --> 00:42:39,345 and also former chairman dwight stewart will be 516 00:42:39,465 --> 00:42:43,425 there. If you don't have anything to do, uh, I feel 517 00:42:43,665 --> 00:42:47,005 sure the city of main would love to see you all out. Um, 518 00:42:48,085 --> 00:42:51,985 and that's all I got for tonight. So with that being said, I will take a 519 00:42:52,105 --> 00:42:55,945 motion. We adjourn. So both chairman got a motion from councilman richardson. 520 00:42:56,445 --> 00:42:59,945 second from councilman coker. All in favor? Aye. All opposed. 521 00:43:01,445 --> 00:43:02,705 motion carried. Thank y'all.