TOWN OF IRMO
ADVANCED DISPOSAL HEARING AND
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
MAY 2, 2017
The Irmo Town Council held a public hearing and a regular meeting Tuesday, May 2, 2017 in the Municipal Building. Council members present were Mayor King, Councilmen Pouliot, Waites, Walker and Councilwoman Condom. Others present were Mr. Robert Brown, Town Administrator; Chief Don Perry; Mr. Eric Hale, Town Attorney; Mrs. Renee Caviness, Clerk/Treasurer. Mr. Al Dozier of The New Irmo News was also present.
ADVANCE DISPOSAL HEARING
Mayor King called the hearing with Advanced Disposal to order at 7:00 p.m. Major King explained that the Town sent a letter terminating the contract with Advanced Disposal as of July 30, 2017 and that we are required by the contract to hold a hearing. Advanced Disposal sent a letter to the Town on April 27, 2017 stating they waive their right to have a hearing.
The hearing was closed at 7:01p.m. and Mayor King called the regular meeting to order. Mr. Waites led the Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation.
READING OF THE MINUTES:
Mr. Pouliotmade a motion to approve the April 18, 2017 minutes and Mr. Waitesseconded the motion. The vote to approve the minutes as submitted was unanimous.
REPORT OF STANDING:
A. Administrative Briefing - The Administrator furnished a written briefing to Council in their agenda packets. Mr. Brown stated that the Comprehensive Plan they received is the final version.
B. Sergeant Bobby Dale gave a brief presentation on the status of code enforcement as of April 2017. Mr. Walker asked that a discussion item be put on the next agenda to discuss licensing some high school kids to cut the grass of the properties who are in violation.
C. Mr. Brown stated that the Town paid $33,000 to have a Hydrology Survey completed. The Town received the report in September 2016. The report was then sent to Lexington County, Richland County, and the Department of Transportation in October 2016. He also stated that none of these agencies responded to the report asking for assistance.
D. Mayor King stated that he received an email from Lend Edu Cities stating that the Town of Irmo ranked number 402 out of 500 municipalities for being the smartest.
AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA: None
CONSIDERATION OF COMMUNICATIONS: None
PRESENTATION BY CITIZENS (AGENDA ITEMS ONLY):
Mr. David Stewart – 101 Glossop Circle, addressed Council on item E under Unfinished Business
Mr. McGraw – 135 Walnut Lane, addressed Council on item B under New Business
Mr. George Glassmeyer – 100 Denbeck Road, addressed Council on item B under New Business
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. Third and final READING of Ordinance 17-11 to annex Richland County TMS 04000, Block 02, Lot 12 (10070 Broad River Road) (Staff):
Mrs. Condommade a motion to approve third and final reading of Ordinance 17-11 and Mr. Waitesseconded it. The vote for approval was unanimous.
B. Third and final READING of Ordinance 17-12 to rezone Richland TMS 03300, Block 08, Lot 03 and a portion of Lot 16 from Fringe Agriculture (FA) to General Commercial (CG), property on Salem Church adjacent to railroad tracks (Staff):
Mr. Waitesmade a motion to approve third and final reading of Ordinance 17-12 and Mr. Walkerseconded it. The vote for approval was unanimous.
C. Third and final READING of Ordinance 17-14 to annex Richland County TMS 03302, Block 01, Lot 05 (Dreher Shoals Rd) (Staff):
Mr.Pouliotmade a motion to approve third and final reading of Ordinance 17-14 and Mr. Waitesseconded it. The vote for approval was unanimous.
D. Third and final READING of Ordinance 17-15 to annex Richland County TMS 03301, Block 02, Lot 01 (East Dreher Shoals Rd) (Staff):
Mr. Pouliotmade a motion to approve third and final reading of Ordinance 17-15 and Mr. Waites seconded it. The vote for approval was unanimous.
E. APPROVAL TO TERMINATE ADVANCED DISPOSAL CONTRACT (STAFF):
Mr. Walker made a motion to accept the termination agreement with Advanced Disposal and Mr. Waites seconded the motion. The vote for approval was unanimous.
NEW BUSINESS
A. FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE 17-16 AMENDING THE IRMO TOWN CODE, CHAPTER 10 – BUSINESSES; SECTION 10-51 – CLASSIFICATION AND RATES: APPENDIX A – RATE SCHEDULE (MAYOR):
Mr.Walkermade a motion to approve first reading of Ordinance 17-16 and Mayor Kingseconded it. Mayor King stated that this would give businesses that have operated in the town for more than 10 years a discount on their business license fees. Mr. Walker stated that instead of giving a longevity discount to a fewbusinesses, the town should use the funds to help offset increased sanitation costs. Mr. Waites was in agreement. Mr. Pouliot stated that we do not have millage and that this is a way to thank in town businesses. Mrs. Condom stated that the State has been trying to come up with a plan that would reduce the revenue for the town and therefore does not agree that Council should give away money when there is no reason. The vote failed due to a 1 to 4vote with Mayor King voting in favor.
B. APPROVAL TO DISCUSS BIDS AND AWARD SOLID WASTE CONTRACT TO ONE OF THE FOLLOWING BIDDERS: JOHNSON’S GARBAGE SERVICE $21.50; WASTE INDUSTRIES $18.92; TYLER’S SANITATION $19.49, PRICES ARE PER HOUSE, PER MONTH FROM 07/31/2017 – 07/31/2020 (STAFF):
Mr. Pouliotmade a motion for approval to award the contract to Waste Industries andMr. Waites seconded it. Mr. Walker asked about the schedule and giving residents with backyard service signs to display on trash service day. Mr. Brown stated that once Council approves a company, he would meet with Mr. Hale and the company representatives to work out the details of the contract. Mr. Pouliot stated that the contract needs to have some “teeth” in it so we can have better service for the town residents. The vote for approval of awarding the contract to Waste Industrieswas unanimous.
C. APPOINTMENT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION (STAFF):
Mayor King stated that Mr. Ted Hewitt’sterm would expire the end of May and that he would like to be reappointed. Mr. Pouliot stated that he would like to reappoint Mr. Hewitt and Mr. Walker nominated Mr. Edward Wadelington. The vote to reappoint Mr. Hewitt was 4 to 1 with Mr. Walker voting in opposition.
PRESENTATION BY CITIZENS:
Mr. David Stewart – 101 Glossop Circle, addressed Council on item B under New Business
Mr. James Erving – Lexington Chronicle
DISCUSSION: None
EXECUTIVE SESSION: None
ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, Mr. Waitesmade a motion to adjourn and Mr. Pouliotseconded it. The motion was approved unanimously; therefore, the meeting was adjourned at 8:45 p.m.
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Hardy King, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Renee Caviness, Clerk/Treasurer
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