SPECIAL CALLED MEETING OF THE FLORENCE COUNTY COUNCIL, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2024 9:00 A.M., COUNTY COMPLEX, COUNCIL  CHAMBERS, ROOM 803 FLORENCE, SOUTH CAROLINA  PRESENT:  C. William Schofield, Chairman Waymon Mumford, Secretary/ Chaplain Kent C. Caudle, Council Member Jerry W. Yarborough, Jr., Vice-Chairman Roger Poston, Council Member Dr. Alphonso Bradley, Council Member Jason M. Springs, Council Member Willard Dorriety,Jr., Council Member Stoney "Toney" C. Moore, Council Member Kevin Yokim, County Administrator D. Malloy McEachin, Jr., County Attorney Hope M. Jones, Clerk to Council ALSOPRESENT:  Shannon Munoz, Deputy Administrator of Operations Carleton Snow, Technology Information Director Stacie Hamilton, Public Information Officer Jamie Floyd, Tax Assessor Nathan Dawsey, Parks & Recreation Director Ashley Davison, Finance Director Mitch Fulmore, Deputy Administrator ofPublic Safety Ben Zeigler, Haynsworth,Sinkler Boyd Law Firm Seth Taylor, Post & Courier Editor Tonya Brown, WPDE News Reporter  In compliance with the Freedom of Information Act, copies of the meeting Agenda were provided to members of the media, members of the public requesting copies, posted in the lobby of the County Complex, provided for posting at the Doctors Bruce and Lee Foundation Public Library, all branch libraries, and on the County's website www.loreneco.org. The Council meeting was made available via livestream at  www.lorenceco.org. and archived on the County website. CANLTORDEKINVOCAIONTIDGATICONE  Chairman Schofield called the meeting to order. Councilman Mumford, Secretary/ Chaplain, provided the invocation and Vice-Chairman Yarborough led the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag. Chairman Dorriety welcomed everyone attending the  meeting.  ORDINANCES IN POSITON: Florence County Council Agenda October 3,2024 Special Called Meeting    ORDIANCENOILIATS THIRD READING  An Ordinance Authorizing And Providing For The Issuance Of Not Exceeding $50,000,000 Florence County, South Carolina Special Source Revenue Bonds (Savannah Grove Infrastructure Projects); Prescribing The Form Of Bonds; Limiting The Payment Of The Bonds Solely From Certain Revenues Derived From The Payment Of Fees In Lieu Of Taxes From Designated Multi-County Parks Located In Florence County And Pledging Certain Revenues Of Such Payment; Creating Certain Funds And Providing For Payments Into Such Funds; And Making Other Covenants And Agreements In Connection With The Foregoing; The Entering Into Of Certain Covenants And Agreements; And The Execution And Delivery Of Certain Instruments Relating To The Issuance Of The Aforesaid Bonds, Including An Indenture And First Supplemental Indenture And The Conveyance And/ Or Lease OfReal Property Related To The Projects And Certain Other Matters Relating Thereto. Vice-Chairman Yarborough made the motion and Councilman Dorriety seconded. There was discussion among the Council Members on the Ordinance. Chairman Schofield published a letter from the organization, Savannah Grove Community Action League. Councilman Caudle made a motion to table Ordinance No. 21-2024/25 until the County Council meeting in November. Councilman Bradley seconded. The motion was denied. Councilmen Poston, Moore, Yarborough, Schofield, Mumford, Dorriety, and Springs voted in the negative. Councilmen Caudle and Bradley voted in the affirmative; (7 to 2 vote). The original motion was approved on the third reading of the ordinance by the members present. Councilmen Moore, Yarborough, Schofield, Mumford, and Dorriety voted in the affirmative. Councilmen Caudle, Poston, Springs, and Bradley voted in the negative; (5 to 4 vote). (The letter is  attached and incorporated by referenced.)  ADJOURN:  There being no further business to come before Council, Councilman Dorriety made a motion to adjourn. Councilman Mumford seconded the motion, which was approved unanimously.  COUNCIL MEETING ADJOURNED AT 9:23A.M.  WAYMONM  B4E SECRETARY-CHAPLAIN  Pfs CLERK TO COUNCIL  Florence County Council Agenda October 3, 2024 Special Called Meeting  ii    UNIT SGCAL Avs anss  October 3, 2024 C.William Schofield Chairman Florence County Council 1801 North Irby Street, MSC-G Florence, SC29501 Dear Chairman Schofield,  The Savannah Grove Community Action League, on behalf of the residents of the Savannah Grove community, located in Effingham, SC, thanks the Florence County Council for supporting our efforts to advocate for a new Savannah Grove Elementary School and Florence County sports complex. The interagency collaboration between the Florence County Council and Florence School District One to accelerate the construction ofai new state-of-the-art elementary school and sports complex in Florence County is smart, forward thinking and optimizes the use ofavailable resources to benefit county residents, Since its incorporation by the SC General Assembly in 1888, Florence County has experienced decades of progress. The recent 2023 unanimous County Council vote ofthe 10-year Comprehensive Plan demonstrates the progressive direction oft the county, and its planned continued growth. The county has increasingly become more attractive to new comers as well as SC residents because of its available land The addition of a new elementary school and aj public county-owned sports facility would continue to enhance the rural infrastructure progress in Florence County. Some ofthe benefits include:  which make up the constituency of the Florence County Council.  mass and tangible long-range growth.  The interagency collaboration between Florence County Council and Florence 1 Schools, among The demonstrated investment in the county's youth, as they are the future and deserve a strong educational foundation in a modernized, technologically sound environment where they have the The promotion ofhealthy lifestyles and physical fitness, maintained by a public county-owned and operated sports complex, accessible to Florence County residents and neighboring Investing in where we live and work, enhancing livable communities for our children, families and seniors ensures the future growth ofl Florence County and further improves community trust and  the largest employers since the 1990s. opportunity to thrive and excel.  municipalities for sustainable health and wellness.  engagement.    Again, on behalf oft the residents of Effingham, SC and the Savannah Grove community specifically, we thank you for your attention and support of community needs. Our hope is that social care for the needs of  the constituents is inclusive ini the decision-making process.  Respectfully, Doris Lockhart President  Savannah Grove Community Action League  ce: County Councilmembers Jerry W. Yarborough Williard Dorriety Jason Springs Roger M. Poston Dr. Alphonso Bradley Kent C. Caudle Stoney C. Moore Reverend Waymon Mumford cc: Kevin Yokum- - Florence County. Administrator Board Members Nathaniel) Lockhart- - Vice President LaToya Staley-Treasurer Glaceria Mason-Comesponding: Scorelary Frozana) McCullum- -Scoretary Gisha Artis Aquila Brown ChiefBilly Brown George Brown Trey Cooper Patricia Grant Detral Nowlin Scan) Wilds  The. Savannah Grove Community. Action League (SGCAL), locatedi in Florence County, Effingham, SC: 29541, isar registered 501(c)(3) nomprofit organization, which operates and advocates on behalfo of, andi in the besti interest of the Savannah Grove community and its residents. Our mission ist to enhance andi improve the quality oflife for the residents ofSavunnah Grove. The Community Action. League addresses comumunity needs and concerns which may incude but not bel limitedt 10, infustructure, transportation, schools, youth development, senior citizens, community beautification, safety and healfh. TheSGCAL: sponsors and! participates in comnity events, serves ast thel liaison  to county and state officials and hosts monthly commnity ande execulive board meelings.