NEWBERRY COUNTY COUNCIL
MINUTES
JANUARY 5, 2005
Prior to the regular County Council meeting on Wednesday, January 5, 2005, Council convened and Judge John Rucker administered the oaths of office to the following Councilmen: Edgar Baker (District 1), John David Dawkins (District 2), Mike Hawkins (District 4) and Henry B. Summer (District 5).
The Newberry County Council met on Wednesday, January 5, 2005, at 7:30 p.m. for a regular meeting.
Present were:
John David Dawkins, Chairman
Henry B. Summer, Vice-Chairman
William D. Waldrop, Councilman
Andy Morris, Councilman
John E. Caldwell, Councilman
Mike Hawkins, Councilman
Edgar Baker, Councilman
Leonard
B. Sossamon, Jr.,
Gary
T. Pope,
Susan C. Fellers, Clerk to Council
Representing the news media were:
Newberry Observer – Cindy Pitts
WKDK – Heather Hawkins
Whitmire News – Cassie Fowler
As required by law, notice of the meeting was duly advertised.
Mr. Dawkins called the meeting to order and determined a quorum to be present.
Mr. Sossamon had the invocation followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mr.
Dawkins turned the meeting over to Gary Pope,
Mr. Pope pointed out that nominations do not require a second and under Council rules a simple majority of the whole Council is required to win the election.
Mr. Pope opened the floor for nominations for Chairman.
Mr. Waldrop nominated Mike Hawkins for Chairman.
There being no other nominations, Mr. Pope declared the nominations closed and called for the question. Vote was unanimous.
Mr. Pope opened the floor for nominations for Vice-Chairman.
Mr. Caldwell nominated William D. Waldrop for Vice-Chairman for 2005.
There being no other nominations, Mr. Pope declared the nominations closed and called for the question. Vote was unanimous.
Mr. Pope turned the meeting over to Mike Hawkins, Chairman.
Mr.
Hawkins requested that out-going Chairman, John David Dawkins, be given a round
of applause. He expressed appreciation
to Mr. Dawkins for the thousands of hours he has donated to
Mr.
Hawkins thanked Council members for electing him Chairman and thanked his
family members and the citizens of
In order to give people access to county government, Mr. Sossamon and Mr. Hawkins starting in February and continuing on the second Wednesday of every month will be available at the annex to anybody who wants to come in and have a one-on-one conversation about what is going on.
Mr. Dawkins congratulated Mr. Hawkins and Mr. Waldrop and thanked Council for their support and loyalty to him during the past two years.
Mr.
Waldrop thanked Council for allowing him the privilege of serving as
Vice-Chairman and looked forward to working with the Council and the people of
These items have been taken care of and can be deleted.
Mr. Dawkins moved to adopt the consent agenda; second by Mr. Caldwell. Vote was unanimous.
1. An Ordinance approving the conveyance to the South Carolina Department of Transportation of certain portions of rights of ways of three county roads at their points of intersection with Highway 121 and to accept the compensation offered for those conveyances. (Agenda Item 8.1)
2. A Resolution approving the execution of construction permission forms to the South Carolina Department of Transportation for the improvements referenced above as to the rights of way on 121. (Agenda Item 8.2)
3. Awarding bids for 83 radios by funding from a Homeland Security Grant. (Agenda Item 11.1)
There being no further additions or deletions, Mr. Waldrop moved to adopt the agenda as amended; second by Mr. Morris. Vote was unanimous.
Mr.
Morris announced a public information meeting on Tuesday, January 11, at 7:00
p.m. at
The following persons spoke in opposition to the landfill: Elsie Fields, Roger Eargle, Frankie Shealy, Nora Stuck, Billy Fanning, Edyce Darr, Don Cochell, Darryl Hentz and Walt McLeod.
Mr. Caldwell was opposed to the landfill and would vote to support the citizens of the area.
Mr. Morris encouraged everyone to turn out for the meeting Tuesday night.
Mr. Dawkins requested that Rudy Curtis of DHEC be invited to the meeting Tuesday night. County Council does not want the landfill at 202 any more than the citizens do. We do not permit the landfill. DHEC permits the landfill. Every regulation DHEC has is stamped by the Senate and House. The only question with County Council is the zoning issue. The only question the Court is considering is: Is the landfill a permitted use under the Newberry County Zoning Ordinance or is it a special exception?
Mr. Hawkins asked about any amendment to the Zoning Ordinance relating to landfill. Mr. Dawkins stated the Zoning Ordinance has always stated that C&D Landfill is a special exception in the R-2 District. The Zoning Administrator at that time was getting so many requests as to where a landfill could be put in the county, she wanted to move it to the index page to list the categories and districts and add a line that landfills could be in the R-2 District as a special exception. When the Ordinance was done, it was amended in Section 301 but not Section 501.
Mr. Hawkins introduced Wick Stuart, who was the county attorney at the time and who is continuing to pursue this on behalf of the County, and requested that Mr. Stuart be present at the meeting on Tuesday night.
Mr. Hawkins recognized former Council member, Buddy Livingston.
Mr. Dawkins moved for a break. Vote was unanimous.
[BREAK 8:35 P.M. – 8:45 P.M.]
Mr. Hawkins declared the public hearings open for items 5, 6, 7 and 8. Hearing no comments from the public on any of the items, Mr. Hawkins declared the public hearings closed.
Mr. Morris moved for second reading; second by Mr. Baker. Vote was unanimous.
Mr. Waldrop moved for second reading; second by Mr. Morris. Vote was unanimous.
Mr. Dawkins moved for second reading; second by Mr. Summer. Vote was unanimous.
Mr. Morris moved for second reading; second by Mr. Waldrop. Vote was unanimous.
FIRST
8.1 An
Ordinance approving the conveyance to the South Carolina Department of
Transportation of certain portions of the rights of ways of three county roads
at their points of intersection with Highway 121, and to accept the
compensation offered for those conveyances.
Mr. Morris moved for first reading; second by Mr. Baker. Vote was unanimous.
RESOLUTIONS
8.2 A
Resolution approving the execution of construction permissions to the South
Carolina Department of Transportation for the improvement of certain portions
of the rights of ways of three county roads at their points of intersection
with Highway 121.
Mr. Morris moved to adopt the Resolution; second by Mr. Baker. Vote was unanimous.
No reports.
Mr. Baker recommended the appointment of Tom Workman as the representative from Bush River Fire Station.
No appointments.
Mr. Caldwell moved to accept nomination; second by Mr. Waldrop. Vote was unanimous.
(Recommend addition of 10% contingency to
bid price for any unknown site conditions)
Mr. Waldrop moved to delete this item and place it on the agenda for January 19; second by Mr. Caldwell. Vote was unanimous.
11.1 Homeland Security Grant.
Mr. Dawkins moved to accept the low bid from Kinard Control System in the amount of $31,128.32 for the purchase of 80 radios; second by Mr. Morris. Vote was unanimous.
Mr. Waldrop moved to go into Executive Session to discuss a legal matter and a contractual matter; second. Vote was unanimous.
[EXECUTIVE SESSION 8:50 P.M. –
9:37 P.M.]
Mr. Waldrop moved to return to regular session; second by Mr. Morris. Vote was unanimous.
Mr. Pope advised that Council received a briefing from Wick Stuart on the
Pomaria landfill. Legal issues were
discussed about the
February 2, 2005, 7:30 p.m.
No comments.
Mr. Dawkins announced dates of On the Move with Margaret for the upcoming year: May 30, August 22, October 17 and December 19.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 9:38 p.m.
NEWBERRY COUNTY COUNCIL
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Mike Hawkins, Chairman
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Susan C. Fellers, Clerk to Council