2013 Annual Administrative Report

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The City of Abbeville is a town enriched with history which attracts tourism to our historic downtown filled with
restaurants, lodging, the iconic Abbeville Opera House, and downtown city events. The City, as a place to live,
provides a quality of living and a strong sense of community beyond what you will find in a suburban metropolitan
area. Abbeville is also a business community, a center of commerce for the county and rural areas, and is home to
industry that manufactures products internationally.
The City of Abbeville, as an organization, is comprised of seven departments with just over one hundred employees
who are dedicated to serving the City through its municipal services. These services touch every citizen on a daily
basis, often without much thought given to what goes behind the operations to provide the services we are
accustomed to using each and every day such as electricity, water, and sewer. Trash and solid waste are picked up
and removed throughout the week from houses and businesses, kids are driven to athletic events to the Civic Center
and Pete Smith Park on City maintained roads, and our public safety departments of police and fire respond to
emergency calls day and night. While I just named a few ways the City impacts our daily lives through its day-to-day
services, the City as an organization is constantly planning, working to adapt to change and meet a new demand for
service, seeking community growth opportunities through development, and working to improve our community to
a higher quality of life through physical infrastructure and services.
David E. McCuen IV
City Manager
Each year we take an opportunity to reflect on activities through the City of Abbeville Annual Administrative Report
presented to the Mayor and City Council and to the citizens in which we serve. This year, we provided the report in
a new format that provides an understanding of the makeup of the City’s departments and highlights this year’s
activities.
Municipal Building/Opera House
100 Court Square
P.O. Box 40
Abbeville, SC 29620
Office Phone: (864) 366-5017
Fax: (864) 366-4273
Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
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City Council
City Projects
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Administration
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Mayor
Sarah Sherwood
District 1
District 2
Gus Wilson
Faye Thomas
District 3
District 4
Franklin Cape
Bertha Crawford
District 5
District 6
S. Delano Freeman
Doyle Kidd
District 7
District 8
Joshua Baughman
Spencer Sorrow
Finance
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Codes Enforcement
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Fire & Rescue
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Police
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Municipal Court
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Parks & Recreation
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Abbeville Youth Athletics (AYA)
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Public Works
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Public Utilities
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The Annual Administrative Report is produced by the City of Abbeville’s Public Information Officer
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Opera House Roof - Phase II
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The City continued restoration efforts to the Historic Opera House located on Court Square in downtown. The Opera House was built in 1908 and is
home to both the Opera House Theatre and serves as City Hall.
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The Opera House Roof Phase II Project encompassed the middle section of the Opera House Roof over the auditorium seating area. The Phase II
scope of work mirrored Phase I efforts which were completed in 2012, over the front section of the Opera House.
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Funding for the approximately $400,000 dollar project was provided from a Grant of $25,000 from a partnership with South Carolina Archives &
History, General Fund and Hospitality Fund appropriations along with Economic Development funds from Piedmont Municipal Power Agency.
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The roof had exceeded the expected life span and there were numerous active leaks that also caused instability to the auditorium ceiling inside. The
need of the restoration efforts were certain.
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Scope of Work:
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The work encompassed creating a pitched roof over the center section and installing a standing seam cooper roof. Cooper was selected for its
durability qualities and extended life expectancy.
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Roof gutters were replaced with a sloped stainless steel gutter system to allow for efficient flow of water off the roof.
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Leader heads and downspouts were replaced to provide compatible to new enlarged scruppers.
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The cornice on the north and south side of the Opera House of the center section were replaced with a stainless steel cornice matching
original profile and paint color.
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The masonry joints between the cornice and the parapet cap were reemed out and repointed with similar mortar mix.
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The top section of the chimney on the eastern wall was repaired.
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The ceiling plaster was damaged from previous leaks and needed to be removed and stabilized. Interior work was completed before the roof
construction started.
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BEFORE
DURING
AFTER
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Piedmont Technical College - Sewer Expansion
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The City provided sewer, water, electric, and campus lighting for Abbeville’s new Piedmont Technical College Campus located on Highway 72.
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The City installed approximately 493 LF of 8” gravity sewer line, 3,400 LF 6” of force main, and a 200 GPM duplex pump station.
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The City was able to secure funding from the State Revolving Fund at an interest rate of 0.90%.
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The City’s partnership in providing utility service ultimately provided for the home of Abbeville County’s first permanent technical college campus,
right here in the City of Abbeville.
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The expansion also will allow the City to provide sewer service to additional development along Highway 72 on the western outskirts of the City.
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BEFORE
AFTER
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The City’s Administrative Services Department involves numerous City functions, including: City Management, Human
Resources, Insurance & Risk Management, Public Information, Economic & Community Development, Information
Technology, Planning & Development, Finance, and Building & Codes.
City Management
City Manager: David E. McCuen, IV
Assistant to the City Manager: Shawn M. Bell
Public Information Officer
 Acting as a liaison to the media; fielding press
requests
 Developing marketing and public relations
communications
 Updating and maintaining content on the City's
website and social media outlets
 Promoting City events and programs
Human Resources
 Counsel
to
management
on
personnel
administration, policy implementation, organizational
structuring, staffing, compensation and classification
 Training and employee development
 Employee recruitment, selection and orientation
 Benefits administration and development
 Labor relations and employee communications
Shawn M. Bell
Assistant to the City Manager
Risk Management
The City is a member of two self-funded insurance programs (SCMRIF & SCMIT), provided by the Municipal Association
of SC.
SCMIRF provides all lines of property and casualty coverage including tort liability and automobile coverage. The
program emphasizes loss control to minimize the member cost of risk, resulting in lower contributions for everyone.
SCMIT is a cooperative local government program providing self-funded workers' compensation protection for
municipal employees.
Kathy S. Wilson
City Clerk
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Information Technology (IT)
Planning & Development
The City spent the latter half of 2013 upgrading our server
and phones, utilizing a new email exchange server, running
Fiber to all City buildings, and getting all City locations on the
same network. This was done in an effort to provide services
to citizens more efficiently and effectively.
The City works to administer City Planning and Development
through the adoption of a comprehensive plan, zoning
ordinance, and land development regulations which provide
for a framework to promote orderly growth, reduce land use
conflicts, provide for informed decisions on land use
decisions, and help prepare for development through the
expansion of public services and facilities to serve developing
areas.
The Zoning Administrator, Fire Chief Neal Dickenson, ensures
compliance to the City of Abbeville's Zoning Ordinance. The
Zoning Administrator reviews zoning requests and schedules
public hearings, permits signs, reviews plans to ensure
compliance to zoning land use regulations, and enforces all
provisions in the Zoning Ordinance.
Economic Development
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9 new businesses opened in downtown Abbeville in 2013, bringing over 50 new jobs
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The Historic Belmont Inn has re-opened leading to a resurgence of attendance at the Opera House and availability of lodging in downtown Abbeville
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Several residential homes on South Main Street have started the process of investing in their property again
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Hospitality Tax revenue is up 1.5% in 2013
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Multiple businesses in downtown have either re-branded themselves or made substantial façade improvements
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The vacant, former County Library building on South Main Street has been purchased and will be undergoing significant improvements in order to
re-open as a youth center
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The City of Abbeville Finance Department is a division of the Administrative Services function. The Department consists of the Chief Financial Officer, two
Accounting Technicians, and a Finance Accountant.
The Finance Department is responsible for providing accurate and timely information regarding the City’s financial affairs. To achieve this, the
Department provides the following services:
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Collection of revenue
Distribution of payments
Proper recording of transactions
Financial reporting
Budget administration
Debt management
Investment of City funds
Grant administration
Procurement
2013 Budget Summary
General Fund
Public Utilities
Hospitality Tax
TOTAL
$
4,854,747
15,765,229
191,368
$
20,811,344
Formulation of Committees
In 2013, the Finance Department implemented an Internal Audit Committee which consists of 7
members (including the CFO) from different Departments within the City. The committee received
training from a former CPA on internal control and risk assessment. The first assignment of the
Committee was an audit of all the City’s fixed assets and inventories.
The Finance Department started, also in 2013, the process of forming and training a Fixed Asset
Committee to handle the recording and accounting of the Fixed Assets for external reporting.
Fran Strickland
Finance Director/Chief
Financial Officer
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Finance Accountant description:
As the Finance Department’s newest employee, Laura Ashworth, the Finance Accountant performs a variety of accounting functions. She codes invoices
for payment, posts payroll, files monthly and quarterly payroll reports, as well as, reconciles bank accounts and inventories. She assists the CFO in
compiling accounting data for the Comprehensive Annual Finance Report.
General Fund Accounting Technician description:
As the accounting technician for the City of Abbeville’s governmental funds, Phyllis Small is responsible for recording revenue transactions for taxes,
business licenses, and other funds. She issues checks, balances accounts, and assists in financial reporting to the City Departments. In addition, she issues
business licenses and processes the City payroll.
Public Utilities Fund Accounting Technician description:
As the accounting technician for the City of Abbeville’s enterprise fund, Bernice Meaders is responsible for reconciling revenues for the electric, water
and sewer division, as well as, issuing payments to vendors. She assists in the collection of taxes, business licenses and preparation of payroll. In addition,
she reconciles several bank accounts for the governmental funds and prepares summarized monthly collection and billing reports for analysis of the City’s
financial health.
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The Office of Codes Enforcement ensures compliance to the City of Abbeville Code of Ordinances. The Codes Enforcement Officer responds and
investigates complaints and nuisances which may violate the City’s Code of Ordinances. Additionally, the Codes Enforcement Officer enforces
compliance to the City’s Business License Ordinance and Hospitality Tax Collections. The Codes Enforcement Officer strives to educate and work together
with the citizens and businesses of the city so Abbeville can be a beautiful place to live and raise a family.
Property
Maintenance
Don Reese
Codes Enforcement Officer
Office of Codes Enforcement
107 Court Square
Chamber of Commerce
Building
Abbeville, SC 29620
Office Phone:
(864) 366-6620
The Codes Enforcement Officer investigates complaints pertaining to the maintenance of properties within the City
of Abbeville. For the fiscal year 2013, 72 complaints were investigated for properties pertaining to grass and
vegetation. All properties were cleared in a timely manner. Also, seven structures were investigated and found to be
structurally unsafe or in need of repair. All structures were repaired, removed, or scheduled to be removed. We had
a 60% REDUCTION in the number of structures needing attention from fiscal year 2012 to 2013.
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“We strive to
educate and
work together
with the citizens
and businesses
of the city so
Abbeville can be
a beautiful place
to live and raise
a family.”
-Don Reese
Codes Enforcement Officer
Unlicensed Vehicles
During the fiscal year 2013, 103
unlicensed vehicles were found in
the City of Abbeville and 92 of those
vehicles were removed from the city
or a current vehicle license was
placed on the vehicle.
Business License
The Office of Codes Enforcement
ensures that businesses that operate
within the City have a current
business license. During the year
2013, there were 386 business
licenses issued.
Hospitality Tax
During the 2013 fiscal year, there were 35 businesses in the City of
Abbeville that served prepared food and were required to collect a 2%
hospitality tax. The Code Enforcement Officer works to ensure that these
businesses adhere to the hospitality tax ordinance.
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Abbeville City Fire & Rescue consists of 1 full-time Chief, 2 Captains, 1 Lieutenant, 1 Executive
Assistant, and 25 Volunteer Firefighters. The staff at Abbeville City Fire/Rescue is committed
to giving the citizens of Abbeville the highest quality of service available.
The Abbeville City Fire & Rescue Department set goals in all aspects of services. One main
goal was to have all firefighters at a minimum of NFPA Firefighter 1 level. Through hard work
and dedication from all personnel, that goal was surpassed. The firefighters continue to train
through the South Carolina Fire Academy, National Fire Academy, and other institutions to
reach the next level of goals.
Some other projects that were introduced in 2013 were, a First Responder program and an
Explorer program. Fire & Rescue has also expanded its fire inspections and fire prevention
programs. Through these two programs over 3,000 residents, consisting from young to
elderly, have been educated on fire safety.
The Fire & Rescue Department responded to a
total of 242 incidents during the 2013 year for a
total loss of $208,000.00. That is a slight increase
from the 2012 year. Of those 242 incidents, 40%
were medical calls and 60% were fire
suppression calls.
Through dedication and hard work, the staff at
Abbeville City Fire & Rescue will continue to
strive to provide the highest quality of services to
the residents of Abbeville.
Neal Dickenson
Fire Chief
Fire & Rescue
102 South Main St.
Abbeville, SC 29620
Office Phone:
(864) 366-9461
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First Responder Program
This has been an exciting year for Abbeville City Fire & Rescue. One of the programs
started this year is the First Responder Program. This service can be the difference
between life and death. The Fire Department’s rapid response time could significantly
change the outcome of a patient who is truly experiencing a life threating emergency,
such as cardiac arrest or stroke. The rapid response allows for quick defibrillation, CPR,
and/or oxygen.
Abbeville City Fire/Rescue began responding to medical calls in October of 2013, which
resulted in 36 first responder calls. For one family, this meant they were able to
welcome a father/husband home from the hospital. The First Responder Program has
proven to be a success and will continue to serve the residents of Abbeville.
It takes 20 seconds to check your
smoke alarm, fire disrupts lives forever.
Explorer Program
The Explorer Program is intended to reach out to young adults
that range from 16 years of age to 18 years of age. The Explorers
are allowed to participate in all training exercises and attend
classes through the South Carolina Fire Academy. The intent of
the Explorer Program is to recruit, educate, and give the next
generation of firefighters the opportunity to become well trained
firefighters.
Our Explorers do assist in firefighting activities that are safe and
nonlife threating. Each Explorer works hand and hand with the
firefighters in all aspects of the fire service. Explorers are
encouraged to train in first responder as well as fire suppression.
Working with Abbeville County EMS, Explorers are able to ride
and experience EMS type incidents.
The Explorers have been a great asset to Abbeville City Fire/
Rescue and the City hopes to see growth in this program for the
upcoming years.
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Training for Excellence
The Abbeville City Fire & Rescue met several milestones during 2013. In addition to all
firefighters becoming NFPA Firefighter I certified, 30 different South Carolina Fire
Academy (SCFA) classes were attended by our firefighters. For a Department first,
every member of the Department also completed at least one SCFA course. Abbeville
Fire & Rescue completed 1028.5 hours of in-house training, 2235 hours of SCFA
training and 213.75 hours of training from other sources (online, FEMA, DHS, TEEX,
etc.) for a combined total of 3477.25 hours for the year. To put those hours in
perspective, the Department, as a whole, averaged over 9.5 hours of training a day,
every day, in 2013.
Abbeville Fire Department
2013 Award Winners
From left to right:
Colton Jones - Rookie of the Year
Brett Davis - Rookie of the Year
Mark Davis - Firefighter of the Year
Taylor Davis - Training Award (most training hours)
Lee Hesson - Leadership Award
Nathan Davis - Explorer of the Year
Neal Dickenson - Fire Chief
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Inspections for Safety
In FY-2013, we combined our fire inspections with the pre-fire plan inspections to better serve our
community.
Fire inspections are used to show our commercial owners the area of their establishments that are
most vulnerable to fire safety hazards, whereas, pre-fire plans are used by our emergency personnel,
responding to a situation within a structure, to stay safe. So far, we have pre-fire plans/inspections on
75 businesses and we will continue this process in FY-2014 until all are complete.
This pre-fire plan information along with the mapping of hydrants will be contained in a portable tablet
that will be available on each emergency scene to be used for the safety of all emergency responders.
Abbeville City Fire and Rescue also offers free fire inspections to residents of the City of Abbeville upon
request.
for more than 3,000 fatalities among
teenagers last year, while drinking and
Prom Promise
On April 11, 2013 we at Abbeville City Fire/Rescue along with
several private and governmental agencies performed a mock
car accident for students that were to attend the Abbeville High
School prom. The purpose of the exercise was to educate the
students on the dangers of driving while distracted or under the
influence.
Texting while driving was responsible
driving claimed the lives of 2,700 teens.
Fire Prevention
Fire prevention is a critical aspect of our determination to
protect life and property for the residents of Abbeville. We
delivered several training sessions around the city on topics
ranging from fire extinguisher use to kitchen fire safety. During
fire Prevention Week in the month of October, the Fire
Department visited several schools and reached over 1,500
students on fire safety topics. The Department also reached out
to senior centers, nursing homes, and apartment complexes
offering a more age appropriate presentation on a variety of fire
and life safety topics. We will continue to expand our program as
well as our target audience over the New Year as our challenges
to educate and empower our citizens are ever-changing.
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A YEAR OF RESTRUCTURING
With the appointment of Mark Hall as Chief of Police, the Police Department began a program of restructuring
and streamlining the chain of command.
A Patrol Division was implemented with two Patrol Lieutenants positions to provide leadership, supervision,
training, and discipline. Each patrol unit comprises two shifts with six assigned personnel.
The Narcotics Officer was moved to fall under the Investigation Division to ensure proper guidance and training.
Lt. Wilkie, along with his responsibilities as the Department’s Investigator and Narcotics supervisor, was
appointed the Department’s Administration Supervisor.
Mark E. Hall
Police Chief
Police Department
102 South Main St.
Abbeville, SC 29620
Office Phone:
(864) 366-5832
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The officers answered 9,511 calls of service throughout the City during 2013.
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Traffic management and control remains the major business of the Department. 25 safety check points were conducted with an emphasis’ on seatbelt
and child restraint safety.
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Financial Transaction Fraud (FTF) showed a significant increase due to stolen or lost credit cards. Each FTF case consumes about 30 man-hours of
investigation that usually results in less than 1% being prosecuted.
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Assaults remain the number one resource expenditure for the Department. Each assault (70 assault/battery and 25 domestic violence) requires two
officers to be taken off the road to process evidence and assist victims.
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The School Resource Officers, among their normal routine at the Middle and High Schools spent approximately one week a month in family court
assisting in the prosecution of and transporting juveniles between detention facilities and courthouse. Juvenile prosecution quadrupled this past year
with 22 arrests.
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Property crimes has increased this year with seven burglaries but through quick and diligent investigation – all cases have been resolved.
Lt. Mike Eaton
Lt. John Garner
Lt. Chris Wilkie
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Chief Administrative Judge
William H. McNeil
The Municipal court has realized many changes this past fiscal year with the
incorporation of new legislation that decreased many fines, streamlined how court
costs could be administered, and with the mandatory minimum fines of the more
major offenses being lifted, fines and assessment decreased significantly. The new
fine structure gave the Judges greater flexibility in sentencing.
Collection of $138,949 allowed the City to keep approximately $51,000 in the
General fund, this is a significant decrease from previous years when mandatory
minimums were in effect.
Estreatment of bonds continued this fiscal year with a total of $3,776 transferred to
the General Fund.
Adjudication of criminal and traffic cases declined to approximately 1,000 cases
from 2012 where 1,676 cases were heard in the court. Municipal Court staff
believes this is due to the turnover in law enforcement personnel.
Municipal Court hours are Monday through Friday at 8:30 a.m. Court is not held on holidays recognized by the City of
Abbeville. To learn what holidays the City will be observing, please visit the City Calendar on the home page.
Bond Hearings are held each day at 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., as necessary.
Criminal and Traffic Courts are held daily at 9:00 a.m. and Monday evenings at 6:00 p.m.
Over the phone payments can be taken in advance of your Court appearance by calling 864-366-5832. The Court can
accept cash, debit, or credit cards. You may also mail your remittance to: Summary Court of Abbeville, 102 S. Main
Street, Abbeville, SC 29620 - please remit certified funds/money orders.
Municipal Court
102 South Main St.
Abbeville, SC 29620
Office Phone:
(864) 366-5832
Clerk of Court:
Kimberly Poulin
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C. W. BROWNLEE
D.C. Bannister
The City of Abbeville appointed two new Associate Judges, who bring over 20 years experience to the bench.
With the continual availability of Summary Judges, the court held 55 jury trials, 23 Preliminary and Eight “Rule to show
cause” hearings.
Plea agreements reached during pretrial conferences held by the Police Department helped to ensure court resources
were maximized while requiring minimal jurors
City Attorney - Thomas “Tombo” Hite III
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Appointed by City Council
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Authority on Parliamentary Procedure during Council meetings
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Consulted on actions, cases, suits, and special proceedings
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Provides legal opinion on laws for Council and City Manager
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The Parks & Recreation Department provides services and facilities to allow the community to enjoy their leisure time. Through the persistent efforts of
the dedicated staff, the Parks & Recreation Department will continue to strive to meet these demands and provide the quality service expected by our
citizens. The recreation facilities continue to be improved, and the City takes pride in offering a quality program and clean, functional facilities.
The Recreation Department works in conjunction with the Abbeville Youth Athletic Board, which is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that sponsors youth
sports for the Abbeville community.
Main Parks & Recreation Facilities
Civic center – Over 30,000 people use the Civic center for special events and meetings. Including
several non-profit organizations: boys and girls scouts, Alcoholics Anonymous, First Steps, Red Cross
Shelter and Veteran Day games.
Dixie Youth – Used for youth baseball all year long, plus open to the public for recreational games.
Pete Smith – Used for baseball, softball, soccer and football. The newest playground for Abbeville
community is located at this facility, along with a 1/2 mile walking track open to the public.
Parks and Recreation Staff Members
Brad Cuttill
Parks & Recreation Director
Parks & Recreation
404 North Main Street
Abbeville, SC 29620
Office Phone:
(864) 366-5007
Brad Cuttill
Director
Abby Evans
Rec. Assistant/Special Events Coordinator
Dee Henderson
Maintenance Supervisor
Deke Crawford
Maintenance
John Marsh
Rec. Supervisor/IT Services
Steve Marshall
Evening Supervisor
Mike Bolden
Evening Supervisor
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Claude Simmons Dixie Youth
In 2013, the City completed a 30-year face-lift to the Claude Simmons
Dixie Youth complex. This included higher fencing along the backstop.
New handicapped area and concrete between the fields.
Pete Smith Complex
used for more than just sports…
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Company Picnics
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Birthday/Private Parties
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Abbeville High School Tennis
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1/2 mile Public Walking track
Did you know?
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Senior Trips - Several times
a year, local senior ladies
get together and go
shopping or meet for lunch
at the Civic Center.
Civic Center gym - Open to
the public for walking, to
avoid the heat and cold
weather.
United Way Learning Trail
at Pete Smith Complex
The United Way of
Greenwood and Abbeville
Counties installed a
Learning Trail at the
playground at Pete Smith
Complex - promoting early
childhood development
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Abbeville Youth Athletics
70% of AYA registrants return to play the following year.
AYA Mission Statement
The mission of the Abbeville Youth Athletic (AYA) Board is to provide the youth of Abbeville safe, well organized and enjoyable youth sports programs
that develop athletic skills, sportsmanship, and enhance social development.
Abbeville Youth Athletic Board
The AYA Board is a non-profit, 501(c)3 organization which is made up of 13 members, 12 of which are volunteers from the Abbeville Community. Each
volunteer Board Member serves a full term of three years. The 13th member is the City of Abbeville Recreation Director. The AYA Board is responsible
for providing youth athletics for the Abbeville Community.
The (AYA) Board does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, disability or veteran status.
The United Way of Greenwood and Abbeville Counties helps all keep
registration costs low for the Abbeville Community. They provide additional
financial assistance by lowering registration costs by 60% for residents in-need.
In 2013, 17% of AYA registrants qualified for this financial assistance.
2013 AYA Board Members
Jeremy Scott - President
Neil Henderson - Vice President
Abby Evans - Secretary
Greg Allen
Kevin Allen
David Cobb
Will Freeman
Steve Glenn
Sherry Hall
Gerald McAlister
Sammie London
Tyrone Thackson
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10u Football State Champions
Lakelands Youth Football
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For the first time in AYA history, 10u won
state in 2012 and 2013.
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12u football team made it to the state
finals in 2012 and 2013.
12u Dixie State Runners-up
Dixie Baseball Program
First time for AYA to have 3
teams make it to the Dixie State
Tournament.
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12u second place in state
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10u third place in state
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8u lost the first 2 games
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The City of Abbeville's Public Works Department is responsible for sanitation & recycling services, city maintained road and sidewalk maintenance, storm
water maintenance, animal control services, and city-wide services including vehicle & equipment repairs.
Vehicle & Equipment Repairs
Storm Water Maintenance
Road & Sidewalk Maintenance
Tim Hall
Public Works Director
Public Works
706 Branch Street
Abbeville, SC 29620
Office Phone:
(864) 366-4636
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Sanitation & Recycling Services Division
The City of Abbeville sent 2,262.07 tons of
waste to the Abbeville County Landfill in 2013.
This includes residential and commercial
waste, commercial tires, commercial clearing
& demolition, residential clearing &
demolition, and wastewater dry-pressed
sludge.
Residential Sanitation
The City operates one residential sanitation truck that collects residential garbage twice a week. Garbage is collected on Mondays and Thursdays on the
South side of the City; Tuesdays and Fridays on the North end of the City.
Recycling
The City collects recyclable items in blue container bins City-wide on Wednesday every week.
Yard Debris / Bulk Garbage
The Department operates boom trucks that pick up all street side trash for yard debris and bulk garbage. Residents just need to place the bulk solid
waste by the curb. This service does not apply for pickup for contractors doing work, or for large volumes of bulk garbage from land clearing, demolition,
or renovations. Contracting with a private hauler may be required or residents may contact the Public Works Department to arrange a fee-for-service
high volume pickup.
Commercial Sanitation
Commercial Sanitation services are provided to businesses within the City of Abbeville. The City is able to provide the proper capacity of containers or
dumpsters with varying frequencies of pickup to fit business needs. Contact the City's Public Works Department for questions regarding container and
pickup options.
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Animal Services
The City of Abbeville Animal Services is a division of the Public Works Department and is responsible for managing the City's Animal Shelter and
responding to calls related to animal well being, animal cruelty, animals running at large and nuisances. The City promotes pet ownership responsibility
to help reduce the large volume of domesticated animals that are neglected or released by owners contributing to the overwhelming problem of strays
running at large.
Animal Services promotes adoption of animals received at the City Animal Shelter. Residents are encouraged to contact the City Animal Services Division
if they are interested in adoption or have any questions regarding Animal Services at (864) 394-1122.
Be sure to "Like" the Abbeville City Animal Services Facebook page.
Animal Control Report Year 2013
Animal Intake:
Animal Outcome:
City of Abbeville:
Dogs:226
Cats: 215
Adoptions: 66
Total: 441
Transfer/Rescue: 61
Abbeville County:
Dogs:280
Cats: 269
Striker was adopted on 11/23/13
Return To Owner: 85
Atticus was adopted on 11/06/13
Total: 549
Live Release Rate: 23%
Town of McCormick:
Dogs: 3
Cats: 3
Total: 6
Atticus
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The Public Utilities Department is organized to perform planning, engineering, production, operations, billing, and customer service activities. The Public
Utilities organization chart, below, identifies the divisions within the Department.
Administration, Billing, Engineering, and Electric and Water/Sewer Distribution activities are performed
from the Public Utilities Office and Warehouse complex on Cambridge Street. Electric Production is located
on Lake Secession, approximately 15 miles northwest of the City. Water Production is located at the water
treatment plant on Vienna Street and Sewer Production (treatment) is located on Brookside Drive, off of
Cedar Springs Road, south of the City.
All divisions within Public Utilities work together on a daily basis to accomplish department goals. Cross
utilization of manpower and equipment is used to complete large routine and emergency projects.
Timothy Baker
Public Utilities Director
Public Utilities
306 Cambridge St.
Abbeville, SC 29620
Office Phone:
(864) 366-5058
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Current Programs
Customers
 Setoff Debt
Collection
Program - 543
claims, collected
$5,918.39 in
payments on 27 of
the claims
 Electric Service:
3,463 customers
 Budget Billing
Program - 88
customers
 Credit Card
Payments $923,852.36
 Bank Draft
Payments $850,477.30 from
279 accounts
 Online Payments $399,402.36
 AR Box Payments $229,141.04
 Voucher
Payments $86,172.55
 Drop Box
Payments $528,820.69
 Water Service:
2,695 customers
 Sewer Service:
2,357 customers
 Customers are
located both
inside and outside
the city limits
Administration Division
Functions
The
Administration
Division
provides
management, support, and guidance to all other
Public Utility divisions. Administration coordinates
the functions of the hydroelectric plant, electric
distribution, water and sewer treatment plants,
water and sewer distribution, and customer
service to maximize the effectiveness of
operations and assure delivery of vital utility
services. Administration is also responsible for
planning, budgeting, engineering, meter reading,
monthly billing for utility services, and collection
and reporting of utility revenues.
There are seven functional groups in the
Public Utilities Department.
These
groups are Administration, Billing/
Customer Service, Electric Production,
Electric Distribution, Water and Sewer
Production,
Water
and
Sewer
Distribution, and Customer Accounts/
Meter Reading. Management of the
functional groups is carried out as
outlined in the organizational chart on
the
previous
page.
Production
superintendents
manage
both
production divisions. Both distribution
divisions are under the day-to-day
management of division foremen.
2013 Public Utilities Administrative
Staff and Division Supervisors
The Field Operations Supervisor
manages the electric distribution
division and the Customer Service
Technician including the meter readers.
The Water and Sewer Distribution
Supervisor
manages the Water and
Sewer Distribution division. A billing
manager supervises the Billing/
Customer Service Division.
All of these functions are under the
general supervision of the Public
Utilities Director.
Additionally, the
Public
Utilities
Director
directly
manages administrative, purchasing,
data processing, and engineering
activities on a day-to-day basis.
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Electric Plant Operations
The electric plant is responsible for the proper operation and maintenance of the City’s hydroelectric dam and diesel generation located at Lake
Secession. Electric plant personnel ensure that the dam and related equipment operate at maximum efficiency to produce supplemental electricity for
the City of Abbeville. Department personnel are also responsible for ensuring that the dam and Lake Secession are properly managed and kept in safe
condition in compliance with local ordinances, and state and federal regulations.
2013 Summary
 Generated 6,751,043 KWH during FY 2013
 Reduced Peak Demand by approximately 3,600 kW
 Tagged & approved 45 docks & wall projects
POWER COST
FY 2013
SEPA
$248,133
5%
HYDRO
$297,237
6%
Total Cost:$5,137,154
Installation of new Diesel Generator
A new diesel generator was installed in 2012 and commissioned
in 2013 to replace the original diesel generator that was installed
at the plant. This new generator is prime rated at 1360 KW and
will be used primarily for peak shaving capacity.
PMPA
$4,591,783
89%
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2013 Summary
Electric Distribution Division
The Electric Distribution Division is responsible for construction, maintenance, and repair of the electric transmission and
distribution system within the City’s service area, ensuring reliable, efficient, and safe delivery of electricity to all users. The
activities included are: construction, maintenance, and repair of transmission and distribution lines, substation maintenance
and service, meter maintenance and service, and right-of-way clearing.
 Total Billed KWH–
57,294,782
 Total Billed
Revenue $6,848,373
 Distribution Work
Orders Completed–
302
 Right of Way Work
Orders Completed–
167
 Provided service to
877 Security Lights
generating
$178,268.91 in
revenue
ELECTRIC BILLING - AMOUNT
FY 2013
CITY
437,071
6%
New 44KV Breaker
The Public Utilities Department began using a new 44 KV
breaker that was installed in late 2012 and commissioned in
2013 to replace the old breaker at this site. The new breaker has
provided a higher level of reliability to customers upstream
while providing protection to the rest of the City’s system.
COMMERCIAL
2,529,071
37%
RESIDENTIAL
3,882,230
57%
Total Amount Billed: $6,848,373
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Water Treatment Plant
Wastewater Treatment Plant
The Water Plant provides safe, potable water to the City of
Abbeville service area for drinking, fire protection, and
commercial and industrial uses. This is accomplished through a
purification process, a water sampling and testing program to
ensure water quality, pumping systems for raw water and
treated water, and maintenance of a reservoir and tanks for water storage. The Abbeville Water System is approved by the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency and the S.C. Department of
Health and Environmental Control.
The wastewater treatment plant maintains the City’s wastewater
treatment facility that is capable of handling 1.7 million gallons
per day of residential and industrial wastewater. All wastewater
collected through the City’s system is transported to the treatment facility, treated and processed, and then returned to the
environment in a condition not harmful to the surroundings. The
activities involved in this process are maintaining equipment
and aerators/mixers, analyzing and testing treated samples and
proper disposal of treated sludge and bar screenings from the
influent structure.
New Saw Tooth Finger Weirs
New Baffle Boards and Saw Tooth Finger Weirs were installed at
the Water Treatment Plant as part of the 2013 upgrade.
Aeration Basin
The WWTP uses an activated sludge treatment method. The
photo above is of the aeration basin that is a major part of the
treatment system.
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2013 Summary
2013 Summary
 During FY 2013, the Water Treatment Plant treated 757,616,000
gallons of water
 During FY 2013, the Wastewater Treatment Plant treated
231,972,000 gallons of wastewater
 The average daily amount treated was 1,870,000 gallons
 The average daily amount treated was 636,000 gallons
 The maximum daily amount treated was 2,653,000 gallons
 The maximum daily amount treated was 2,373,000 gallons
 The minimum daily amount treated was 1,098,000 gallons
 The minimum daily amount treated was 379,000 gallons
SEWER BILLING - 1,000 GALLONS
WATER BILLING - 1,000 GALLONS
FY 2013
FY 2013
CITY
1,447
0%
COMMERCIAL
483,183
82%
RESIDENTAL
103,735
18%
COMMERCIAL
60,135
39%
CITY
408
0%
RESIDENTAL
92,983
61%
Total Usage:153,526
Total Usage:588,365
SEWER BILLING - AMOUNT
WATER BILLING - AMOUNT
FY 2013
FY 2013
CITY
$14,748
1%
COMMERCIAL
$1,270,017
63%
Total Amount Billed:2,001,176
RESIDENTAL
$716,410
36%
CITY
$5,090
1%
COMMERCIAL
$439,468
40%
Total Amount Billed: 1,091,634
RESIDENTAL
$647,076
59%
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Water Distribution Division
Wastewater Collection Division
The Water Distribution Division provides construction,
maintenance, and repair on all water distribution lines within
the city’s service area ensuring safe and sanitary delivery of
water to all users. The activities involved are: construction,
maintenance and repair of waterlines, meter maintenance
and service, service to all fire hydrants within the system,
and right-of-way clearing.
The Wastewater Collection Division is responsible for the
construction, maintenance, and repair of all sewer lines with
the City’s collection system, ensuring the efficient and
sanitary movement of wastewater to the City’s treatment
facility. Services include construction, maintenance and
repair, and routine cleaning of sewer mains and accesses to
reduce stoppage, as well as responding to all customer
complaints.
Water Main Repair
The photo above shows the Water Distribution Crew repairing
an 8” water main near the intersection of Washington and
Chestnut Streets.
PTC Lift Station
The Public Utilities Department installed a new lift station to
serve new customers on the west side of the City. This station
can potentially serve 175 new customers.
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