City Quick Connect Podcast from the Municipal Association of South Carolina - Municipal Association of SC

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Managing Public Input at Council Meetings: S4 Ep41 Oct 17, 2022

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When city councils and other public bodies choose to have public comment periods, they should take care to set rules and expectations, handle speakers consistently and make sure they keep the meeting effectively and efficiently. The Municipal Association’s field services managers, Ashley Kellahan, Charlie Barrineau and Jeff Shacker, discuss issues and approaches to consider when managing public input.

Achievement Awards – City of Beaufort’s Moss Oaks Stormwater Drainage Project: S4 Ep40 Oct 10, 2022

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Beaufort won a 2022 Achievement Award from the Municipal Association for its project creating upgraded new drainage infrastructure for an area beset by heavy rains, king tides and storm surges. Director of Special Projects Neal Pugliese talks about how the effort brought together numerous entities into a multijurisdictional task force, since the water itself is heedless of what jurisdiction it’s in. See the award video at https://vimeo.com/732149816

Achievement Awards – City of Aiken’s Downtown Stormwater Relief Project: S4 Ep39 Oct 03, 2022

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Aiken won a 2022 Achievement Award from the Municipal Association for its effort to create a large-scale drainage solution with an adaptive control system in Hitchcock Woods. City Manager Stuart Bedenbaugh explains how the project was developed and funded, and how it benefited from the city’s partnership with the Hitchcock Woods Foundation. See the award video at www.vimeo.com/732137656.

U.S. Small Business Administration Resources: S4 Ep38 Sep 26, 2022

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Representatives from the U.S. Small Business Administration recently joined Main Street South Carolina’s training session in Laurens to talk about what the SBA programs and resources can offer to South Carolina’s local businesses. Jenny Boulware talks with Jennifer Kim, associate administrator for the Office of Field Operations; Gregg White, district director for South Carolina; Allen Thomas, Region IV administrator; and Mike Corp, deputy district director for South Carolina. More information: www.sba.gov

Regional Advocacy Meetings Update: S4 Ep37 Sep 14, 2022

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The 2022 Regional Advocacy Meetings are happening through October, giving municipal officials a time to share their thoughts on legislation and other ways the Municipal Association can serve cities and towns. Scott Slatton and Casey Fields recap the meetings that have happened so far including issues discussed, like short-term rentals, enclave annexation, economic development incentives and attainable housing. More information: https://www.masc.sc/Pages/legislative/Regional-Advocacy-Meetings0323-8041.aspx

Achievement Awards – Town of Edisto Beach’s First Master Recreation Plan: S4 Ep36 Sep 12, 2022

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Edisto Beach won a 2022 Achievement Award from the Municipal Association for its comprehensive Master Park and Recreation Plan. Assistant Town Administrator Mark Aakhus discusses how the town sought grant funding for the effort, how it brought together wide-ranging public input for the plan and what plan recommendations it has turned into new projects. See the award video at https://vimeo.com/732164282.

Achievement Awards – City of Hardeeville’s New Recreation Center: S4 Ep35 Aug 30, 2022

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Hardeeville won a 2022 Achievement Award from the Municipal Association for the development of the 38,000-square-foot Hardeeville Recreation Center. City Manager Michael Czymbor and Parks, Recreation and Tourism Director Jennifer Combs talk about how the project grew out of a long-running dream, and what it has meant for Hardeeville and its larger region. See the award video at https://vimeo.com/732153018.

Regional Advocacy Meetings Preview: S4 Ep34 Aug 29, 2022

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Scott Slatton and Casey Fields discuss the Regional Advocacy Meetings happening in person for the first time since 2019 this fall, where municipal officials can participate in the crafting of future Municipal Association Advocacy Initiatives. The meetings will cover the Association’s civility in government efforts, the impacts of the 2022 elections and the broader political climate, and action items that cities and towns need to tackle even before the session begins. More information: https://www.masc.sc/Pages/legislative/Regional-Advocacy-Meetings0323-8041.aspx

Development Impact Fees: S4 Ep33 Aug 22, 2022

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Development impact fees, which recover the financial impact of new development for a local government, are regulated in South Carolina by the Development Impact Fee Act. Municipal Association General Counsel Eric Shytle explains how the law works and what municipalities should consider when they are seeking to impose this fee. Learn more: https://www.masc.sc/Pages/newsroom/uptown/July%202022/Development-Impact-Fees-Require-Justification.aspx

Fall Affiliate Meetings Preview: S4 Ep32 Aug 15, 2022

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Fall is a busy time for the Municipal Association’s numerous affiliate associations, with many meetings and conferences providing opportunities for a wide variety of municipal officials to learn, collaborate and network. Two members of the Association’s Education and Training staff, Elizabeth Copeland and Sara Whitaker, take a look at many of the meetings on the schedule. Learn more: https://www.masc.sc/education-events/association-training-calendar/by-date

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