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REGULAR MEETING OF FLORENCE CITY COUNCIL MONDAY, APRIL 14, 2003 - 1:00 P.M. CITY-COUNTY COMPLEX, CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, ROOM 604 FLORENCE, SOUTH CAROLINA AGENDA I.          CALL TO ORDER II.        INVOCATION             Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag III.       APPROVAL OF MINUTES             March 17, 2003 - Regular Meeting IV.       EMPLOYEE HONORS             a.         Employee of the Month -       Hank Glover - Fire Department             b.         Educational Recognition -                                  John C. Laupp - Water Production Department “D” Water Treatment Plant Operator Certification                                  Frank Daniels - Police Department Webster University, Master of Arts ,                                                           Human Resources Development             c.         Service Certificates - James Grooms - Streets - 10 years V.        PUBLIC HEARING a.         To receive citizen input on the City of Florence’s Community Development      Block Grant (CDBG) Budget for fiscal year 2003-2004             b.      A public hearing to receive citizen input on the imposition of a 2% Local Hospitality  Fee within the City of Florence. VI.       APPEARANCES BEFORE COUNCIL             a.         Ms. Mindy Iseman and Mr. Pete Mazzaroni b.        Mrs. Angela Ketcham - to make a brief presentation to City Council regarding  proposed commercial development on Beltline Drive. VII.     ORDINANCES IN POSITION              a.         Bill No. 2003-12 - Second Reading                         An Ordinance to annex property owned by Hopkins Builders at 214                         Branford Rd. b.         Bill No. 2003-13 - Second Reading                         An Ordinance to annex property owned by HHR Enterprises, Inc. located                         on Third Loop Road. c.         Bill No. 2003-15 - Second Reading                         An Ordinance to rezone properties owned by Jack W. Lawson, Jr., and                         Wyman Boozer located at 600 and 603 West Palmetto Street by amending                         the Zoning Atlas of the City of Florence. VIII.    INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES a.         Bill No. 2003-10 - First Reading                         An Ordinance to rename a portion of Elijah Ludd Road to New Market Street                          in the City of Florence. b.         Bill No. 2003-16 - First Reading                         An Ordinance to amend the budget for the City of Florence, South Carolina,                         for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2002, and ending June 30, 2003. c.         Bill No. 2003-17 - First Reading                        An Ordinance to amend Section 12-167 of the City of Florence, South                        Carolina Code of Ordinances pertaining to monthly billing, due and                        delinquent dates, late fee and reconnection fees. d.         Bill No. 2003-18 - First Reading                         An Ordinance to amend Chapter 13 of the Code of Ordinances for the City                         of Florence, South Carolina as it pertains to Occupational Licenses,                         Taxes and Regulations for the purpose of establishing a two percent (2%)                          local Hospitality Fee on prepared food and beverages for                         immediate consumption or takeout within the corporate limits of the City                         of Florence, South Carolina.             e.         Bill No. 2003-19 - First Reading An Ordinance to rezone properties owned by Gary Crawford, Wendell E. Jones, Jr., and Werner A. Jacobs located at 600, 602, and 605 South Coit Street by amending the Zoning Atlas of the City of Florence. f.          Bill No. 2003-20 - First Reading                         An Ordinance to annex property owned by Michael Porter at 1337 S.                         Irby Street. IX.       INTRODUCTION OF RESOLUTIONS a.         Resolution No. 2003-03                         A Resolution adopting the Community Development Block Grant Budget                         for Fiscal Year 2003-2004. b.         Resolution No. 2003-04             A Resolution by the City of Florence to establish the relationship between             the City of Florence and Pee Dee Electricom, Inc. regarding the Pee             Dee Touchstone Energy Commerce Center and to approve             Restrictive Covenants on the water plant property.                    X.        REPORTS TO COUNCIL a.         A report by Mr. Horace Bland regarding taxi cab rates within the City of Florence. XI.       EXECUTIVE SESSION a.         Legal Matter b.         Contractual Matter