PUBLIC NOTICE
CITY OF JOHNSONVILLE WATER SYSTEM
SC DHEC SYSTEM #2110011
117 E BROADWAY ST.
P.O. BOX 428
JOHNSONVILLE, SC 29555
ANNUAL DRINKING WATER QUALITY REPORT FOR 2022
IS AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW AT CITY HALL
117 E. BROADWAY ST. JOHNSONVILLE, SC AND ON THE
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2023 CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
JANUARY 3, 2023
FEBRUARY 7, 2023
MARCH 7, 2023
APRIL 4, 2023
MAY 2, 2023 rescheduled due to election
MAY 9, 2023
JUNE 6, 2023
JULY 11, 2023
AUGUST 1, 2023
SEPTEMBER 5, 2023
OCTOBER 3, 2023
NOVEMBER 7, 2023 rescheduled due to election
NOVEMBER 14, 2023
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FLORENCE COUNTY EMD ISSUES UPDATE ON COVID-19 MEASURES
Florence County Council’s Emergency Proclamation declaring a State of Emergency for Florence County remains in effect.
Restricted public access to all county facilities remains in effect.
As of Tuesday, April 07, 2020, there are five (5) confirmed deaths from COVID-19 in Florence County and forty-five (45) confirmed positive cases of COVID-19.
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE ADDS COVID-19 BUSINESS RESOURCE CENTER
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JOHNSONVILLE TAKING PROACTIVE MEASURES TO PREVENT THE SPREAD OF COVID-19 VIRUS
The City of Johnsonville has made changes to daily operating procedures and closed some public venues to protect its citizens, customers and employees in response to the Coronavirus pandemic.
“I have met with City Administrator Jim Smith and we have decided to take a proactive approach to this pandemic rather than be reactive,” said Johnsonville mayor Johnny Hanna.
The following temporary procedure changes are effective immediately in Johnsonville:
- No visitors or walk-in payments are allowed at City Hall. Customer are required to make payments at the drive-thru window.
- The Community Building is closed and not available for public or private events.
- The City will not disconnect any water service for non-payment in order to give customers extra time to make payments. The City will continue to read meters and send bills and customers are encouraged not to build big account balances.
- City employees who must interact with customers have been instructed to follow the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) safety guidelines.
Mayor Hanna and the Johnsonville City Council urge all citizens to stay calm during the Coronavirus pandemic and use these common-sense practices:
- Avoid close interaction with other people and use social distancing.
- Avoid public gatherings of 50 or more persons.
- Wash you hands frequently for at least 20 seconds with warm soapy water.
- Use sensible buying habits and do not hoard products that may prevent others from spreading the virus.
“The City is simply urging citizens and customers not to panic and keep Johnsonville safe.
Together we will get through these difficult times,” concluded mayor Hanna.
The City of Johnsonville will continue to monitor the continuously changing situation with the Covid-19 virus pandemic and issue updates as needed.
JOHNSONVILLE SUBMITS ENTRY FOR HGTV'S HOMETOWN TAKEOVER
DUKES RECOGNIZED FOR 38 YEARS OF SERVICE TO CITY
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Johnsonville Elects New Mayor and Three City Councilmen
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CITY COUNCIL MODIFIES WATER RATES
At a special called meeting on Tuesday, October 22, Johnsonville City Council voted unanimously to modify some aspects of the water rate increase which took effect in July of this year.
Water customers will be billed for the specific amount of water consumed on a monthly basis. The rate structure had been set up to round up to the next 1,000-gallon increment on bills.
Depending on the exact amount used, consumers should see a slight decrease in the total bill amount.
“Council decided to take another look after hearing feedback from customers,” said Johnsonville Mayor Steve Dukes. “We understand that many of our customers live on tight budgets. Although it is not a significant amount, we are happy to make the adjustment to help our citizens,” Dukes concluded.
NEW WATER AND SEWER RATES TAKE EFFECT
The City of Johnsonville has adopted new water and sewer rates which are taking effect for the first full billing cycle of the new fiscal year which began July 1, 2019.
City Council approved the new rates based on the results of a rate study conducted by The Wooten Company. In a presentation at the City Council meeting on June 4, company representative Gary Hartong explained that the new rates would change from a declining rate to a fixed rate with a variable rate for every thousand gallons used.
“This cost of service study was performed earlier this year and reflects actual costs to serve Johnsonville water, sewer and sanitation customers,” said City Administrator Jim Smith.
“The City has not increased utility rates for several years and the new rates will allow Johnsonville to remain cost-competitive with surrounding municipalities in Florence County,” added Smith.
City Council meetings are open to the public. Agendas are posted at the Johnsonville Post Office, front door of City Hall and at www.cityofjohnsonville.com at least 24 hours before each meeting. Anyone with questions regarding the new rates can contact City Hall at 843-386-2069.
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HOUSING AUTHORITY DONATES GAZEBO
Johnsonville Police Chief Ron Douglas acquired the gazebo and volunteered to replace some of the railings and stain the woodwork.
Odell Venters Landing , statue of General Francis Marion, the park shelter and the gazebo are maintained by the City of Johnsonville Streets and Sanitation Department.
CITY COUNCIL TO REMAIN AT SIX SEATS
Johnsonville voters defeated a proposal to reduce the size of City Council from six seats to four in a referendum held Tuesday, June 25. The unofficial results show 93 residents voted “no” and only 25 voted in favor of reducing the council size.
“With the Mayor and two Councilmen not running for re-election in November, we saw this as a good time to reduce the size of council if the citizens wanted,” commented City Administrator Jim Smith.
“Also, with that many races for open seats, the election will cost the taxpayers in the City of Johnsonville over $10,000 this November,” Smith added.
In the past, there has not been a lot of interest in running for Council seats. Smith hopes citizens who strongly opposed the reduction, will step up and run for office.
The filing period will begin in August for candidates wishing to run for Johnsonville City Council or Mayor.
“The voters have spoken, and we do not see a downside either way,” Smith concluded.
FORMER COUNCILMAN DWIGHT CARRAWAY PASSES
Edward "Dwight" Carraway, Jr., died Saturday, June 22 at his home in Myrtle Beach. He was a resident of Johnsonville from childhood until the early 1980's.
Carraway was elected to Johnsonville City Council at the age of 20 in 1976 which is the South Carolina record for the youngest person ever elected to public office. He was a classmate of current Mayor Steve Dukes.
Graveside services will be 5:00 PM, Wednesday, June 26, 2019, at Harmon Cemetery, Hemingway. The family will receive friends from 3:00 – 4:00 PM, Wednesday, June 26, 2019, at Carolina Funeral Home, Scranton.
Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
CITY ISSUES REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR FINANCIAL STATEMENT PREPARATION AND AUDIT SERVICES
The City of Johnsonville is soliciting sealed proposals from qualified vendors for financial services for the fiscal periods ending June 30, 2019, 2020, and 2021. Sealed proposals are due prior to 2:00 pm, July 16, 2019. One (1) original and two (2) copies of sealed proposals should be hand carried or delivered by traceable means to the City Administrator, Attention: Jim Smith, at PO Box 428, Johnsonville, SC 29555. All proposals should be clearly marked "RFP Financial Services". Proposals must address all issues reflected in the attached requirements document/questionnaire and the proposal price summary attachment to be considered responsive.
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HASELDEN ASSUMES CITY COUNCIL SEAT
Johnsonville City Councilman Patrick Nettles died suddenly in February. Haselden will serve the remainder of that term which expires in December 2021.
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Heritage Festival draws hundreds to Venters' Landing
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Food, clothing and craft vendors lined the space along with a bounce house, rock wall and other activities for children.
D.J. Dan E. Lockemy hosted Friday’s festivities. He started the festival with a tribute to fallen Florence officers Farrah Turner and Terrence Carraway who died following an ambush in October.
The Josh Brannon Band performed Friday following the national anthem and an invocation.
Festival organizers said 34 decorated cakes were entered in this year’s cake-baking contest. Six people judged the cakes, but as of press time, the winners had not been announced. Monetary prizes will be given to the winners:
>> First place – $300
>> Second Place – $200
>> Third Place – $ 100
Cakes were to be auctioned off after judging.
An Anything Rice contest was also held on Friday. Tents were set up on the lawn where people cooked and associated with each other. As of press time, the winners of the Anything Rice contest were also not announced.
Lockemy is also set to emcee the event today. The festival will run from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. today and include free canoe, kayak and pontoon board rides, free face painting by Ha-Ha the Clown, a balloon artist and the Palmetto Cruisers Car, Truck and Bike Show.
There will be live music, a barbecue chicken cook-off, militia soldiers, vendors and games, among several other activities.
More information about the festival can be found at johnsonvilleheritagefestival.com.
HERITAGE FESTIVAL WILL FEATURE JOSH BRANNON BAND
Radio D.J. Dan E. Lockemy will be at the festival Friday night and all day Saturday (May 18) with games and other entertainment for kids and the whole family. HA HA the Clown also will be at the festival Saturday offering free face painting.
The festival features a baking contest on Friday and a barbecue chicken cook-off on Saturday. Vendors will be selling food, arts, crafts and other goods during the two-day festival. Admission is FREE!
FORMER MAYOR WILSON HARDEE PASSES
Wilson “Sonny” Cox Hardee, 84, passed away Monday, March 25, 2019 at the McLeod Hospice House. Hardee was born on October 6, 1934 and served as Mayor of Johnsonville from May of 1968 until May of 1970.
The Visitation will be held Friday, March 29 from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. at Johnsonville United Methodist Church, 250 N. Georgetown Highway, in Johnsonville. Funeral services will be Saturday, March 30 at 2:00 p.m. at the church.
Morris Funeral Home is in charge.
DUKE ENERGY LAUNCHES NEW OUTAGE MAP
Duke Energy has officially launched a new and improved online outage map. The new map was designed based on feedback from nearly 2,500 customers. The company asked customers how it could improve the outage map and their overall experience when using the platform. Based on their feedback, the map has several new features:
- Shows the number of affected customers (rather than the number of outages)
- Provides information on the status of crews responding to outages
- Includes more intuitive icons
- A new mobile-friendly format that expands to fit your mobile screen for an optimal experience
When you visit the map for the first time, you will be guided through a brief tour. The tour provides an overview on how to interact with the map including how to view an outage summary by county, outage history, how to search outage information for a specific location and how to find details about an outage such as the cause and status of the responding crew.
You can access the new map by visiting duke-energy.com/outagemap. Once on the page, select the state to review outages and bookmark the page for future reference.
View the video tutorial overview to learn how to navigate and become familiar with the new outage map. You can also access a list of FAQs about the new tool.
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Funeral services will be Saturday, February 9 at 2:00 p.m. at Morris Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at the Garden of Devotion cemetery.
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Kingsburg Water Tank Gets Facelift
Hundreds Turn Out for Christmas Parade Despite Rainy Weather
Waste Water Treatment and Streets Department Workers Talk Trash With Kindergarten Students
City of Johnsonville employees from the Waste Water Treatment and Street Departments paid a visit to Kindergarten classes at Johnsonville Elementary School on Tuesday, October 2 and gave the students a chance to see the sanitation truck up close and even sit inside.
“The kindergarten classes enjoyed the visit by Johnsonville sanitation truck,” said Florence School District Five Superintendent Randy Smiley. “The students thought it was the biggest truck they had ever seen,” Dr. Smiley continued.
According to Smiley, all this week kindergarten classes are being visited by community helpers. “They are being visited by EMS, the City of Johnsonville, mail delivery, a nurse and the police. This will help students see all of the helpers in our community that provide services to them and keep them safe.”
Chic Hosts Free Supper for Flood Relief Workers
A free meal was provided to 25 police officers and firefighters from the Nashville, Tennessee area as well as local National Guard members working in lower Marion County.
The Chic Restaurant provided the meals at no charge in appreciation for the services these workers are providing to our community.
Odell Venters Landing Opens to the Public
The newly renovated Odell Venters Landing was officially opened to the public with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Saturday, June 16. Senator Hugh Leatherman and Representative Roger Kirby were among the public officials invited by the City of Johnsonville to open the landing on Highway 41/51 just north of the city.
“Odell Venters Landing is used not only by the Johnsonville community, but by boaters and fishermen from surrounding towns and counties as well,” said Johnsonville Mayor Steven Dukes. “On behalf of all of them, I want to thank Senator Leatherman, Representative Kirby and the rest of the Florence County legislative delegation for securing the funding to create this exceptional recreation facility.”
Proceeds from the “Water Recreational Resources Fund” were used to fund the $460,000 renovation project. The fund is distributed to each county based on boat registrations for purposes related to public waterways.
The City of Johnsonville contracted R.L. Morrison and Sons, Inc. of McClellanville to make the improvements which include a reinforced concrete dual ramp, a new 8’x100’ aluminum floating courtesy dock and a resurfaced parking lot. Contactor representative Ron Rose of Alpha Construction Company supervised the installation of the ramp.
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NOTICE OF JOB OPENING
The City of Johnsonville will be accepting applications until position is filled for Water Operator.
The following qualifications are needed:
- High school graduate
- Valid SC Driver’s License
- Physical condition to allow manual labor to be performed
- Related work experience desirable but not required
Applicant should be willing, able and available to:
- Keep records as directed
- Perform various maintenance and grounds keeping duties
- Work weekends and “on call” as needed
- Attend training classes and be tested for SCDHEC Certification.
- “D” level (Water, Wastewater and Distribution) certification must be obtained within a year of hire
This position is full-time with benefits. Pay will be based on experience.
Please send your resume to mrollins@cityofjohnsonville.com to apply. (No telephone calls please). The City of Johnsonville is an equal opportunity employer.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
NOTICE OF JOB OPENING
Water Operator
The City of Johnsonville will be accepting applications for the position of Water Operator until the position is filled.
Department: Water
Minimum qualifications:
- High school diploma.
- Valid SC Driver’s License
- Must be able to pass pre-employment physical due to the manual labor requirements of the position.
- Must be able to pass pre-employment drug screening and background check.
- Related work experience desirable but not required.
Applicant will be required to:
- Perform various maintenance and grounds keeping duties
- Perform work tasks on water system such as repairing leaks, valve flushing, and water taps
- Work on-call weekends as assigned in a rotation
- Obtain D level Water, D level Wastewater, and D level Distribution certifications within a year of hire.
- Perform other duties as assigned
Starting Pay Range: $11-$14 per hour depending on qualifications
The City of Johnsonville offers a competitive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance, along with numerous other incentives. The City of Johnsonville is an equal opportunity employer.
To apply, send resumes to mrollins@cityofjohnsonville.com, or you can fill out an application in person at Johnsonville City Hall.