City Quick Connect Podcast From The Municipal Association Of South Carolina

The City of Camden won the Municipal Association’s 2020 Achievement Award in the Public Works Category for its Wateree Riverfront Environmental Park. Deputy Director of Public Works & Utilities Ray Peterson describes the park's development, and what it has done for wildlife and recreation.

The City of Rock Hill won the Municipal Association’s 2020 Achievement Award in the Public Service category for My Ride Rock Hill. Hear from Communications Manager Katie Quinn about how the city worked to bring the fare-free, all-electric transit system to life.

The Town of Lexington won the Municipal Association’s 2020 Achievement Award in the Population 10,001 – 20,000 for its adaptive signalization system. Hear from Mayor Steve MacDougall about how the system works and how it has improved local traffic.

The City of Greer won the Municipal Association’s 2020 Achievement Award in the Communications Category for its downtown streetscape project communication plan. Hear from Mayor Rick Danner about the city’s communications work during the massive construction project.

Scott Slatton and Casey Fields look back at the legislative session, including good outcomes for cities and towns on business license standardization, hospitality tax flexibility, firefighter health care, small cell deployment and broadband access.

Main Street South Carolina recognized Sumter’s eSTEAM Festival with the Excellence on Main Street Award. Hear from Erika Williams of Sumter Economic Development about what the eSTEAM program is, and how the festival has evolved.

The City of Walterboro won the Municipal Association’s 2020 Achievement Award in the Population 5,001 – 10,000 Category for the Walterboro Wildlife Center. Hear from Mayor Bill Young about how the city brought this project to life.

Many of the Municipal Association’s affiliate associations are developing virtual meetings in place of regularly scheduled in-person meetings this fall. Hear from two staff associates for affiliate services, Elizabeth Copeland and Sara Whitaker, about the virtual meetings coming up.

Scott Slatton and Casey Fields discuss the absentee voting bill, COVID-19 liability legislation, the business license bill and other updates.

The Town of Seabrook Island won the Municipal Association’s 2020 Achievement Award in the Population 1,001 – 5,000 Category for its website redesign and online public comment portal. Hear from Mayor John Gregg about how the project developed and the benefits of the new site.

The Town of Edisto Beach won the Municipal Association’s 2020 Achievement Award in the Population 1 – 1,000 Category for its water improvement project. Hear from Mayor Jane Darby about this infrastructure project’s development and outcome.

It’s time again to apply for Hometown Economic Development Grants, awarded to 14 cities in individual grants of up to $25,000. Scott Slatton explains the grant process and how to apply.

Jenny Boulware, manager of Main Street South Carolina, talks with several local Main Street program directors about how they are working to assist businesses during the public health emergency, keep working on projects and handle special event concerns. She is joined by Joe Timmons, events and promotion manager with See Lancaster and Suzy Moyd, executive director with Main Street Hartsville.

Field Services managers Charlie Barrineau and Jeff Shacker talk about how to handle executive sessions appropriately.

Field Services managers Charlie Barrineau and Jeff Shacker discuss the different types of council meetings and their requirements, as well as preparing for and participating in meetings.

Scott Slatton and Casey Fields discuss the Virtual Regional Advocacy Meetings happening this fall as well as issues still before the General Assembly and how to participate in the crafting of future Advocacy Initiatives.

Learn the specifics for registering to participate in the business meeting portion of the Virtual Annual Meeting from Manager for Member Services Ken Ivey.

The Municipal Association of SC has a variety of online training courses available to city and town leaders. Staff Associate for Distance Learning Urica Floyd talks about opportunities that officials can pursue during a time of social distancing.

Casey Fields and Scott Slatton discuss the latest work done by the General Assembly on the CARES Act.

Bethany Pendley, loss control manager, and John Ciesielski, loss control consultant, talk about specific steps cities and towns can take to reduce the potential for COVID-19 exposure in public facilities, workspaces and parks.