Landrum Area Fire and Rescue District

Protecting Neighbors

Commission Meeting — August 23, 2021

The regular monthly meeting of the Landrum Area Fire and Rescue District Commission will be Monday, August 23, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. at the Landrum Area Fire and Rescue District Headquarters located at 200 N. Trade Avenue, Landrum, SC 29356.

Except for executive session allowed under state law, all meetings of the Landrum Area Fire and Rescue District Commission are open to the public.

REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
LANDRUM AREA FIRE & RESCUE DISTRICT COMMISSION
August 23, 2021 — 6:00 p.m.
Location: The LAFRD Station
200 N. Trade Ave
Landrum, SC 29356

  • Invocation
  • Pledge of Allegiance
  • Notification of Meeting Postings in Accordance with State Law
  • Approval of June Minutes
  • Public Comments* ‐‐ Items on the Agenda (30 Minute Total Limit on Public Comment)
  • Old Business
    • Substation on Fairwinds Road (Next Steps)
  • Treasurer’s Report
    • June and July Financials
  • Legislative Update
  • Fire Chief’s Report
  • New Business
    • Updates to Website
    • FOIA Policy
  • Executive Session pursuant to Section 30-4-70(a)(2) of the Code of Laws of South Carolina for the purpose of discussing negotiations incident to proposed contractual arrangements and proposed sale or purchase of property.

**Upon returning to open session, the Commission may act on matters discussed in executive session.

  • Public Comments* ‐‐ Items Not on the Agenda (30 Minute Total Limit on Public Balance of Time Unused from First Comment Period.)
  • Commissioners’ Comments
  • Closing Remarks
  • Adjourn

(Notices and Agendas Posted Online on August 19, 2021 at 5:51 p.m.)

Notice of Filing for Office — Landrum Area Fire & Rescue District General Election November 2, 2021

NOTICE OF ELECTION
COUNTY OF SPARTANBURG
LANDRUM AREA FIRE & RESCUE DISTRICT
GENERAL ELECTION 2021
 

The Board of Voter Registration and Elections of Spartanburg County announces the General Election for the Landrum Area Fire & Rescue District to be Tuesday the 2nd day of November 2021.

The following offices shall be included in this election:

  • Fire District Commissioner Region 1
  • Fire District Commissioner Region 2

Region 1 is the region within the corporate limits of the City of Landrum in Spartanburg County.

Region 2 is the region surrounding the City of Landrum designated as the Landrum Community Fire Service Area by Resolution 836, adopted by Spartanburg County Council on November 28, 1990.

Any person wishing to file as a Candidate for Region 1 and Region 2 must be a Spartanburg County registered voter and Candidates must be residents of the district for which they file for at least 30 days prior to the election.  Candidates must complete a non-partisan Statement of Intention of Candidacy form and submit it to the Spartanburg County Elections office.  This office is located at 366 N. Church St. Suite 1630 Spartanburg, SC 29303. Books will be open for filing July 19, 2021 at noon, and will remain open during regular business hours until August 13, 2021 at NOON.

The dates of filing are July 19, 2021 – August 13, 2021.

People desiring to vote in the upcoming election must be registered by October 2, 2021.  To register, one must contact the Board of Voter Registration & Elections of Spartanburg County.

Registered electors who cannot vote in person may be eligible to vote by absentee ballot.  Voters wishing for more information concerning absentee voting should contact The Spartanburg County Elections & Registration Office.

This is a nonpartisan election and no party affiliation shall be placed on the ballot.

At 9:00 AM on Election Day the Board of Voter Registration & Elections of Spartanburg County shall begin the process of examining the absentee ballots.  This examination will be held at the County Elections Office, 366 N. Church St., Suite 1630 Spartanburg, SC 29303.

On Thursday, the 4th of November at 10:00 AM the Board of Voter Registration and Elections of Spartanburg County will hold a hearing to determine the validity of ballots challenged in this election. This hearing will be held at the County Elections Office, 366 N. Church St., Suite 1630 Spartanburg, SC 29303.

The following precincts shall be open 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM on Election Day.

Precinct                                              Polling Place
Landrum United Methodist                Landrum UMC, 227 N Howard Ave, Landrum, SC
Swofford Career Center                       Swofford Career Ctr., 5620 Hwy 11, Inman, SC
In-person Absentee                              Voter Registration Office, 366 N. Church St., Suite 1630 Spartanburg, SC

 

NOTE: There are some differences in filing for the Region 3 seat representing the Greenville County portion of the District.

  • Filing opens at Noon on July 15, 2021 and closes at Noon, August 16, 2021.
  • Filing for the Region 3 seat will take place at the Greenville County Voter Registration and Elections Office (301 University Ridge, Suite 1900, Greenville, SC 29601).
  • Filing times and days will be from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
  • Photo identification is required, and the Greenville County Voter Registration and Elections Office staff will verify voter registration within the district and the region.
  • A Statement of Intention of Candidacy will be signed and witnessed by staff.
  • The candidate is responsible for filing the proper information with the State Ethics Commission.

May 2021 — The Month in Review

The Landrum Area Fire and Rescue District provides a review of activity in the District for May 2021.

Incident Categories — May
Motor Vehicle Accidents 5
Fire/Smoke Alarms 2
Medical Calls 24
Other 5
Trash/Woods/Grass Fire 0
Structure Fires — Business 2
Structure Fires — Residential 5
Structure Fires — Outside Building 0
Lines Down/Arcing 2
Vehicle Fires 1
Hazmat/Leaks/Odors 0
Cave-Ins/Extrication (Not MVA) 0
TOTAL 46

 

Budget Public Hearing and Regular Commission Meeting — June 28, 2021

A Public Hearing will be held before the Landrum Area Fire and Rescue District Commission, the governing body of the Landrum Area Fire and Rescue District, to discuss the proposed operating budget for its fiscal year beginning July 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2022.

The hearing will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, June 28, 2021 at the District Headquarters located at 200 N. Trade Avenue, Landrum, SC 29356.

The regularly scheduled monthly meeting of the Landrum Area Fire and Rescue District Commission will begin immediately following the budget public hearing.

Except for executive session allowed under state law, all meetings of the Landrum Area Fire and Rescue District Commission are open to the public.

MEETING AGENDA
LANDRUM AREA FIRE & RESCUE DISTRICT COMMISSION
PUBLIC HEARING OF THE 2021-2022 PROPOSED BUDGET
June 28, 2021 6:00 p.m.
Location: Landrum Area Fire & Rescue District
200 N. Trade Ave
Landrum, SC 29356

  • Call To Order
  • Notification of Meeting Postings in Accordance with State Law
  • Presentation of the 2021-2022 Fiscal Year Budget
  • Public Comments Regarding the 2021-2022 Fiscal Year Budget
  • Adjourn

 

REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
LANDRUM AREA FIRE & RESCUE DISTRICT COMMISSION
June 28, 2021 – Immediately Upon Conclusion of 6:00 p.m. Public Budget Hearing
Location: The LAFRD Station
200 N. Trade Ave
Landrum, SC 29356

  • Invocation
  • Pledge of Allegiance
  • Notification of Meeting Postings in Accordance with State Law
  • Approval of May Minutes
  • Public Comments* ‐‐ Items on the Agenda (30 Minute Total Limit on Public Comment)
  • Old Business
    • 2nd Reading of FY21-22 Budget
    • Substation on Fairwinds Road (Next Steps discussion with Josh Freel)
    • 1% Banking
  • Treasurer’s Report
    • May Financials
  • Legislative Update – Taft Matney
  • Fire Chief’s Report
  • New Business
    • None
  • Public Comments* ‐‐ Items Not on the Agenda (30 Minute Total Limit on Public Balance of Time Unused from First Comment Period.)
  • Commissioners’ Comments
  • Closing Remarks
  • Adjourn

(Notices and Agendas Posted Online on June 25, 2021 at 2:25 p.m.)

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE: Public Hearing on Proposed FY 2021-22 District Budget

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
LANDRUM AREA FIRE AND RESCUE DISTRICT
PROPOSED FISCAL YEAR 2021-2022 OPERATING BUDGET

Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held before the Landrum Area Fire and Rescue District Commission, the governing body of the Landrum Area Fire and Rescue District, to discuss the proposed operating budget for its fiscal year beginning July 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2022.

The hearing will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, June 28, 2021 at the District Headquarters located at 200 N. Trade Avenue, Landrum, SC 29356. The regularly scheduled monthly meeting of the Landrum Area Fire and Rescue District Commission will begin immediately following the budget public hearing.

The budget for the current fiscal year calls for revenues of $953,991.98 and expenditures of $953,991.98.

The proposed budget for the fiscal year 2021-2022 calls for revenues of $992,000 and expenditures of $992,000.

Pending results of Greenville County property reassessment, ad valorem property tax in the amount of 45.9 Mills for the Spartanburg County portion of the District and 45.9 Mills for the Greenville County portion of the District is expected for the Fire District to partially meet the operational needs for Fiscal Year 2021-2022 No millage increase is anticipated over the current year.

A copy of the proposed budget is on file in the office of the fire chief at 200 N. Trade Avenue, Landrum, SC 29356.

In accordance with state law, notification for this public hearing was published in the Spartanburg Herald-Journal on June 12th and 20th and in the Tryon Daily Bulletin on June 9th and 20th.

We Believe…

Public safety should be government’s top priority.

The residents and businesses in our area deserve peace of mind knowing that help is always a phone call away.

Where We Are…

Landrum Area Fire & Rescue District
200 N. Trade Ave
Landrum, SC 29356
(864) 457-3101

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