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February 2, 2009 Meeting Minutes Pages 21 – 35

Thursday, March 19th, 2009

new facilities over there and approximate seating for a hundred people.
If council goes ahead and sees fit to do this, this would — this motion would also give me the ability to obtain financing to do so. And then I’ll report back to council prior to signing any, any documents concerning a loan for [...]

February 2, 2009 Meeting Minutes Pages 1 – 20

Thursday, March 19th, 2009

MINUTES
TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
COTTAGEVILLE TOWN HALL
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2009
7:00 P.M.
Mayor White called the meeting to order, explained the sign-in sheet, led the Pledge of Allegiance and called the roll.
Members present were Mayor White, Council Member Cook, Council Member Thomas, Council Member Eutsler and Council Member Strickland.
The following takes place in open session.
ATTESTATION
Page Line Change/Correction Reason
Minutes approved: ______________
_________________________
Terri Crosby, Town [...]

Mayor’s Report – March 2009

Thursday, March 19th, 2009

I went to Colleton County Council meeting and asked for increased jurisdiction in an area of 3 miles around Cottageville. I was told by Colleton Council that we are a speed trap and need to establish a town with property taxes. In this economy I don’t think this is the answer.

Let me explain why I [...]

Town Clerk Report – March 2009

Thursday, March 19th, 2009

I have received the workers comp audit back from SCMIT. Everything went very well on the report. We are starting to receive the set-off debt money thru the Municipal Association. This is money from unpaid traffic tickets that are set-off thru the state revenue on individual taxes. I e-mailed the Ways & Means Committee concerning [...]

Court Clerk Reports – March 2, 2009

Thursday, March 19th, 2009

MINUTES
March 2, 2009
We had an average amount of phone calls and walk-ins for the month of February.
I attended the South Carolina Summary Court Judges and Staff Annual Seminar February 11 – 14.  We received training on Courtroom Security, Internet Predators, Ethical Considerations and much more.  We also received intensive training on the new DUI law.  [...]

 1. Our department assists Colleton County on almost a daily basis. I was hoping that increased jurisdiction would help offset the cost of Cottageville providing mutual aid for the County because the Colleton County does not help pay for our department and these cases could come thru our court. I was told this idea was illegal, but other counties in the state are doing just this. The fact is in the Cottageville area our officers are the first on the scene the majority of the time and the town pays for all cost of the call. If the officer gets hurt the town insurance pays. I will tell you this; one council man was open to supporting this effort. Mr. Whetsel, the others were against our department and our town. I requested to explain our position to County Council; I requested to be on the agenda. I was brought in during executive session told how council felt and never given the chance to speak in open session. The vote was taken and that was it. I don’t think that Colleton County will help us anytime soon. Just remember, who you pay taxes to. If the presentation Mr. Seago gave to County Council was correct, County Council has the highest taxes of our surrounding counties.
  • 2. We are not the only area that is concerned about finances, and Colleton County Edisto Beach complaints falls on deaf ears too. If the information is correct from Edisto Beach they pay approximately 1/3 of the county’s budget in property taxes. On another note, State Aid to Subdivisions, I reported they want to make an 11% cut. Right, now it looks like 42% with a total elimination down the road. This will reduce our state money from about 26K to 12K in about one year.
  • 3. The court house/council chambers work at the old cafeteria is coming along well. I have performed a good bit of the wall and bench construction myself to prevent cost to the town. We did some the large mural. Terri research allowed us to save on the seating. We are working hard to stay within budget and these items will definitely help.
  • 4. It is the time of the year to start working on the 09-10 budget. Terri has the budget calendar for approval.

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    Mar 19 2009

    Town Clerk Report – March 2009

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    I have received the workers comp audit back from SCMIT. Everything went very well on the report. We are starting to receive the set-off debt money thru the Municipal Association. This is money from unpaid traffic tickets that are set-off thru the state revenue on individual taxes. I e-mailed the Ways & Means Committee concerning the Aid of Subdivision money. The committee was meeting on the State budget cuts, which they are trying to cut 122 million dollars from county and municipalities. The cut for municipalities is 42%, which will hurt us badly on the money we receive from Aid to Subdivision.

    I meet with Bob from England Enterprises last week. He came in and put a new program in my computer for building permits. This system will track all the permits issued, and inspections. The inspections that need to be made will go straight to the building inspector, and she can send me the report after the inspection is made.

    I talked to David Smalls with the Chamber of Commerce. He will be sending me some information on hosting a Business After Hours at our new Municipal Complex sometime during the spring.

    I am currently working on the 2009-2010 Budget. I have the budget calendar prepared for tonight.

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    Mar 19 2009

    Court Clerk Reports – March 2, 2009

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    MINUTES

    March 2, 2009

    We had an average amount of phone calls and walk-ins for the month of February.

    I attended the South Carolina Summary Court Judges and Staff Annual Seminar February 11 – 14.  We received training on Courtroom Security, Internet Predators, Ethical Considerations and much more.  We also received intensive training on the new DUI law.  The South Carolina Court Administration provided us with a few new forms that will help our court system.

    Terri Crosby and myself have worked hard this month on organizing Jury Trials.  Our letters will go out soon as we are in the last phase of finalizing everything.

    I married another couple in the town of Cottageville for the month of February.

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