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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Pelham public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Ordinance Repeals and Updates (SB304 Compliance)
The council reviewed a package of five ordinance changes — including repeals of charitable solicitation registration and transient lodging tax discount rules and updates to sales tax and special events ordinances — several driven by new state law.
Employee vacation accrual updates
Two personnel-related items headed for October 5: an amendment to the retiree insurance benefit plan and updated vacation accrual rates in the Employee Handbook.
Return to Monday-only council meetings
The council is considering moving regular meetings to Thursdays, separate from Monday work sessions, after a ranked poll of all six members favored that format. The idea is to give members more time to research agenda items before voting.
Employment Search Consulting Agreement
The council was to consider hiring Sumter Local Government Consulting to run an employment search, likely for a key city position.