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Sumter County Council's April 23, 2024, meeting
Sumter County Council’s regular Tuesday meeting lasted over an hour.
Sumter County Administrator Gary Mixon spoke first about an ordinance to amend the 2023-2024 budget ordinance to purchase a bulldozer for $$466,500 for the Landfill.
During the Public Hearing, two people advocated against it and one person advocated for it.
Third reading was approved.
Terry Woods and gave a presentation about an upcoming Men’s Health Expo to be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on June 15, 2024, at the Sumter County Civic Center. It’s the second annual such event, he said, as he hopes to increase awareness about men’s health.
Council approved a Proclamation naming April as Child Abuse Prevention Month in Sumter County, South Carolina.
A Resolution to discontinue the practice of engaging in debate or discussion prior to a member of County Council making a motion was withdrawn by Council Chairman James T. McCain Jr. after discussion.
Sumter County Attorney Johnathan Bryan spoke next about an ordinance authorizing the sale of property located at 13 South Main Street.
Third reading was approved.
He then spoke about an ordinance authorizing the sale of property on Old Manning Avenue and Divine Street so the S.C. DOT can go through with the replacement of the bridge.
Second reading was approved.
Mixon reported on an earlier Budget Workshop that currently has a proposed budget for next with revenues of $61,331,199 and expenditures of $63,381,017 for a deficit of $2,049,818.
Councilman Artie Baker reported on an earlier Public Works Committee meeting about roads. Councilman Carlton Washington said Councilman Eugene Baten was absent; a discussion ensued about private dirt roads and possible fixes.
During Public Comments, one person advocated for emotional maturity among members of Council and the need to seek grant funding.
Another person advocated for roads.
The meeting adjourned at 7:17 p.m.
Sumter Veteran Dwyer leads Pledge of Allegiance
Sumter Veteran Robert Dwyer Tuesday evening led the Pledge of Allegiance before Sumter County Council’s regular meeting.
Dwyer served our Nation in the U.S. Army from Jan. 1985 to Jan. 1988. He’s the current 3rd Vice Commander of American Legion Post 202.
Dwyer lives in District 6, which is represented by Chairman James T. McCain Jr.
Thank you for your service, Mr. Dwyer. 
