Roll Call

The July 10, 2007 Cayce City Council meeting was called to order at 6 pm. Mayor Avery Wilkerson; Mayor Pro- Tem Rick Myers; Councilmen James Jenkins, Kenneth Jumper, and Robert Malpass; and City Manager John Sharpe were all in attendance.

Wilkerson called the meeting to order. Myers then made a motion to amend the agenda to add a project for discussion. Malpass followed in leading the Council and public in the Pledge of Allegiance.

Minutes from the June 4, 2007, Public Hearings and Regular Meeting and June 29 Special Meeting were all approved.

New Business

First to address for the Council was the approval of an ordinance authorizing and approving implementation, administration and enforcement of a Lexington County stormwater management ordinance within the corporate limits of the City of Cayce. Sharpe spoke of the needs for this to be in place by September 1, 2007. He added that City Attorney Danny Crowe has been active in this process, attending various meetings regarding the issue. After receiving final reading from the Council, the project will move to the next phase, the repairing and replacing of drainage lines in the entire county. However, to begin this, the same ordinance must be in place in the city as is in the county.

No discussion on funding has yet been made for this project. Sharpe called that "the next step." By participating with the county, the city will not be responsible for hiring an engineer and securing their own bids. After the ordinance is in place, there will be at least another 12 months before the project is begun, time that will be spent securing funding and various other details.

After hearing all discussion, Myers made a motion to approve on first reading. Malpass then seconded.

The second issue before the Council was the approval of an ordinance amending Chapter 22 of the City of Cayce Code of Ordinances to regulate and control outdoor burning. While most Council members agreed a code is seemingly already in place by the city to curb this problem, Myers made a motion to bring the issue up for discussion. Malpass seconded and Myers suggested the Council request the Fire Marshall look into what's going on and prepare a report to be given to the Council. Wilkerson summoned a call for question and with the ayes being in favor, the motion was carried. The second reading will likely be postponed to a September or October Council meeting.

Old business

Two motions were brought to the Council for second reading. The approval of a Text Amendment to Section 7.14 of the City of Cayce Zoning Ordinance about Big Box regulations was passed with little discussion. These large- - scale commercial developments will now be subject to additional regulations, however not stunting the growth and development of the City of Cayce.

An Ordinance Amendment to Section 10- 32 of the City of Cayce Code about building permits was also approved on second reading. Only one change had been made from first to second reading, allowing that if an individual who has requested a permit becomes ill following the date of issue of the permit, and is therefore unable to complete the project as scheduled, exceptional circumstances will be recognized.

Agreements

The approval of a Central Midlands Council of Governments Memorandum of Agreement between the City of Cayce and the S.C. Department of Commerce was brought up for discussion. With little dialogue, the Council moved on to other issues.

A bid award for garbage bags was then addressed. Only one bid was received from the three suppliers from which the city usually elicits. This bid will cost the city $109.40 per thousand trash bags. After much discussion of the place of this cost in the budget and the previous year's expenditures, Malpass made a motion to approve the bid award. Jumper then seconded the motion.

An additional bid award, as was amended to the agenda by Myers, was brought to the Council regarding the State Street revamping project. This project, which will cover the distance of Lexington Avenue to the intersection of the railroad tracks and State Street, will primarily address aesthetic issues along the avenue. Sharpe suggested the Council aim to establish a contract in August, helping to speed the process up a month. However, the low bid given for the project is $6,000 over the estimated cost. The State Street project will add new sidewalks to both sides of the street, closing off driveway entrances that are no longer valid. It will also add lighting and includes landscaping. Ken Knudsen, director of utilities and director of planning and development, presented these plans for the project. He also noted that drainage issues would be addressed and that minor adjustments need to be done with the water and sewer along State Street. Director of Utilities Frank Robinson said that while these issues were brought up in initial discussions, nothing further had been done, and he was unaware as to their inclusion in the bid award. It was agreed by both the Council and Robinson this would be an opportune time for the City of Cayce to look into replacing old pipes in the area. These issues are to be addressed in the August Council meeting and prior to accepting any such bid.

Other matters

Two appointments and reappointments for committees were up for discussion: one to the Cayce Events Committee and another to the Cayce Housing/ Construction Board of Appeals.

After one change was suggested to the minutes from a June Beautification Board meeting, Myers made a motion to enter into the record of the City of Cayce, for information only, minutes from the aforementioned meeting and June Accommodations Tax Committee and Cayce Housing Authority minutes. City Manager's Report

During Sharpe's report, the Council discussed the idea of, in adding to the growing intrigue and allure to the Cayce Riverwalk, offering a parcel of land for sale or lease to either the Department of Natural Resources or another such organization to allow a "put in" place to the creek for small crafts, such as kayaks and canoes. Much time and scavenging has already been invested into locating a spot for this subtly developed site, concentrated on convenience and enjoyment, as well as creating yet another tourist element for the city.

Wilkerson remarked that this is a "great idea" while Crowe spoke to the Council of the need for a city ordinance to be put in place before the Council can continue with the desired project. It was agreed the city would have an ordinance together in August.

Following the City Manager's Report, the Council adjourned at 7:08 pm to enter into executive session to discuss the consideration of a New Proposed Agreement with CSX Transportation.