City Quick Connect Podcast from the Municipal Association of South Carolina

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2022 Legislative Preview: S3 Ep51 Dec 20, 2021

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In January, the second half of the 2021 – 2022 session of the General Assembly begins, with legislators taking on the issues left over and newly introduced issues. Scott Slatton, director of advocacy and communications; Casey Fields, manager for municipal advocacy; and Joannie Nickel and Erica Wright; legislative and public policy advocates, talk about what to expect.

Achievement Awards – Hilton Head Island’s Rehabilitation of Stormwater Pump Stations: S3 Ep50 Dec 13, 2021

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Hilton Head Island won a 2021 Achievement Award from the Municipal Association for its $4.2 million project to improve the town’s two oldest pump stations. Stormwater Manager Jeff Netzinger explains how the town handles its stormwater challenges, how the project developed and how it was funded. See the video at vimeo.com/575510902.

Forms of Government: S3 Ep49 Dec 06, 2021

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South Carolina law allows municipalities to choose their governance model from one of three forms of government. Field Services Managers Charlie Barrineau and Jeff Shacker discuss common questions they receive about the council form, the mayor-council form and the council-manager form.

Sidewalk Maintenance and Liability: S3 Ep48 Nov 22, 2021

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Sidewalk maintenance problems can endanger people and create costly insurance claims for municipalities. Loss Control Consultant John Ciesielski discusses what issues to look out for, and ways to manage sidewalk risks proactively.

City Connect Market Purchasing Program: S3 Ep47 Nov 15, 2021

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City Connect Market, a cooperative purchasing partnership between the Municipal Association and HGACBuy, allows SC cities and towns to get volume discounts on purchases. The Association’s Chief Operating Officer Jake Broom explains the program’s benefits.

Achievement Awards – Conway’s Playground Reinvention Project: S3 Ep46 Nov 08, 2021

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Conway won a 2021 Achievement Award from the Municipal Association when it replaced flood-destroyed playgrounds in a series of projects that emphasized resiliency, accessibility and local character. Deputy City Administrator John Rogers describes the planning and funding of the new playgrounds, and how they have been received. See the video at vimeo.com/575512354.

Federal Advocacy Update: S3 Ep45 Nov 01, 2021

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The Municipal Association’s advocacy team has significantly increased its outreach to members of South Carolina’s federal delegation in the last couple of years, and had meetings with legislators and their staff in Washington, D.C., in September. Scott Slatton, Erica Wright and Casey Fields explain.

What to Know About Business Licensing in 2022: S3 Ep44 Oct 25, 2021

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The changes coming about from the SC Business License Tax Standardization Act mean that business licensing will look different to elected officials and business licensing staff in 2022. Director of Advocacy and Communications Scott Slatton and Manager for Local Revenue Services Caitlin Cothran discuss.

Achievement Awards – Surfside Beach 3rd Avenue South Project: S3 Ep43 Oct 18, 2021

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Surfside Beach won a 2021 Achievement Award from the Municipal Association its infrastructure and streetscaping project on a historically overlooked commercial street. Director of Public Works John Adair explains how the project was funded and planned, and what it has meant for the area’s business development. See the video at vimeo.com/575511738.

Achievement Awards – City of Greenville Video Week-in-Review: S3 Ep42 Oct 11, 2021

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Greenville won a 2021 Achievement Award from the Municipal Association for its weekly videos explaining its projects in an easy-to-understand and engaging way. Director of Communications and Neighborhood Relations Beth Brotherton explains how her department develops and produces the videos, and the impact they have had in the community. See the video at vimeo.com/575512259.

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