Summerville City Council to Meet This Evening; Fair Donation, Building Regulations Among Agenda Items

The Summerville City Council will hold its regular monthly meeting this evening (Monday) at 5 p.m. at Summerville City Hall. The meeting agenda includes recognition of a retiring firefighter, infrastructure-related contract changes, building regulations, and a proposed contribution to the Chattooga County Fair.

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Summerville City Council to Consider Building Code Reinstatement, Fair Donation at Monday Meeting

The Summerville City Council will meet Monday evening with several items on the agenda, including a proposal to reinstate portions of the city’s building regulations and a request to support the Chattooga County Fair.

The council’s regular meeting is scheduled for 5 p.m. Monday, July 13, at Summerville City Hall.

Among the new business items, council members will discuss and consider reinstating the city’s Code of Ordinances related to buildings and building regulations. The agenda does not specify what changes would accompany the reinstatement.

Council members will also consider approving a $5,000 donation to the Chattooga County Fair, which is scheduled for August 27-30, 2026.

The consent agenda includes approval of minutes from three previous meetings, change orders for sanitary sewer improvements serving the Industrial Park and the 2024 Community Development Block Grant project, an update to the city’s holiday policy, and authorization for Mayor Rickey Hughes to sign a letter of support for the Propel Program.

The meeting will also feature the recognition of Firefighter Britt Evans on his retirement, followed by financial updates from City Manager Jason Winters. The meeting will conclude with an opportunity for public comments before adjournment.

Summerville Council To Consider Adding Juneteenth As Paid Holiday

City of Summerville employees could receive an additional paid holiday beginning in 2027 if the city council approves a proposal to recognize Juneteenth as an official city holiday.

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Summerville Council Will Vote To Adopt Fiscal Year Budget This Evening

The Summerville City Council will hold a special called meeting this evening at 5 p.m. at Summerville City Hall.

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Summerville Council to Hold Special Called Meeting Monday

The Summerville City Council will hold a special called meeting on Monday, June 15, at 5 p.m. at City Hall.

According to the meeting agenda, council members will consider several items of business, including authorizing Mayor Rickey Hughes to sign a UCBI financing resolution and approving Change Order No. 1 related to the city’s 2024 Community Development Block Grant project.

The primary item on the agenda is the second reading and adoption of the City of Summerville’s Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budget ordinance. The budget consideration will include a public hearing, followed by discussion and possible action by the council.

The meeting will also include the mayor’s comments, approval of the agenda, public comments and adjournment.

Residents are encouraged to attend and participate in the public hearing regarding the proposed budget.

Summerville City Council Meets Tonight With Budget Hearing and Project Bids on Agenda

The Summerville City Council will meet tonight with a full agenda that includes a public hearing on the proposed city budget, consideration of several project bids, appointments to the Housing Authority Board, and discussions involving city-owned property.

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Summerville City Council to Consider Budget, Splash Pad, Pavilion and Property Sales Monday

The Summerville City Council will meet Monday evening with a busy agenda that includes the proposed city budget, several construction and equipment bids, a downtown recognition, and discussions involving city-owned property.

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Summerville City Council Called Meeting Monday

The Summerville City Council will hold a special called meeting on Monday, May 18 at 5:30 PM at Summerville City Hall to discuss the proposed Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budget.

According to the meeting agenda, city officials and department heads will present budget discussions for multiple city departments and operations, including police, fire, recreation, streets, water and sewer services, gas operations and municipal court.

City Manager Jason Winters is scheduled to present information related to revenues, building inspection, water administration and gas administration. Other presentations will come from department leaders overseeing information technology, wastewater treatment, the water treatment plant and Main Street operations.

The meeting agenda also includes mayor’s comments, announcements, introduction of guests and a public comments portion before adjournment.

Summerville City Council Approves Equipment Bid, Lease Agreements, Volunteer Firefighter Funding

The Summerville City Council approved several agenda items during Monday night’s meeting, including equipment purchases, lease agreements, firefighter funding, and policy changes.

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Summerville City Council To Consider Lease Agreements, Equipment Purchase, Volunteer Firefighter Payments

The Summerville City Council is scheduled to meet Monday evening with several major items on the agenda, including lease agreements, equipment purchases, firefighter funding, and infrastructure matters.

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