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Agenda, Clemson City Council
Tuesday, January 16th, 2024
Council Chamber, Clemson City Hall
5:00 p.m. Call to Order
Executive Session
a. Receive a Class and Compensation Report ; SC Code Section 30-4-70 (a)(1)
Note: Upon returning to open session, Council may take action on matters discussed in Executive Session.
The Regular Council Meeting will begin at the conclusion of the executive session but not before 6pm.
Call to Order- Regular Council Meeting
Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance: Council Member Fulmer
Oath of Office – Swearing in of Officer Felipe Cajeme
Recognition: Clemson University National Champion Men’s Soccer Team
Public Session: (3‐minute limit per speaker)
Approval of Minutes: January 2nd, 2024
Reports/Discussion
a. Discuss the nomination process for black history month honorees – Council Member Smith
b. Consider amending the Board and Commission membership requirements to include inclusive and representative language – Council Member Smith
c. Report on Tourism marketing and the business passport program – Tourism and Community Events Coordinator Lauren Gamrat
d. Staff Reports
Policy Action (2‐minute limit per speaker)
Ordinances
a. Consider approving the 2nd reading of an Ordinance to amend the City Code Chapter 7 Finance -Sec. 5 Budgeting – Finance Director Leslie Wilder
b. Consider approving the 2nd reading of an Ordinance to amend the City Code Chapter 18 Traffic -Sec. 17 Violations; Sec. 18 Penalties for failure to comply with a traffic citation; Sec. 34 Metered and Leased Parking- Community and Economic Development Coordinator Lindsey Newton
Other Policy Items
a. Consider a sponsorship request from Wreaths Across America- City Administrator Andy Blondeau
b. Consider an amendment to the May 5th, 2023 LINK Strategic Partners Professional Services Contract- City Administrator Andy Blondeau
c. Authorize the City Engineer to apply for the South Carolina Recreational Trail Program (SCRTP) Grant: and, commit to a minimum match of $25,000.00 for the SCRTP Grant – City Engineer Nathan Hinkle
d. Authorize Chief Campos to sign an agreement with the Phoenix Center for funding of the Fake ID Pilot Program- Chief Jorge Campos
Mayor‐Council reports/comments/new business
Adjourn