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Boards, committees, & commissions

Airport Advisory Board

Acts as a study group to find ways to operate the airport in an efficient and successful manner, which will assist in the economic development of the community. The current members are:

  • Lee Gardner, Jr., Chair, Term expiring 06/30/2025
  • Curry Dawkins, Member, Term expiring 06/30/2026
  • Bryan Drayton, Member, Term expiring 06/30/2025
  • Wayne Guttry, Member, Term expiring 06/30/2026
  • Veda Jones, Member, Term expiring 06/30/2026

Learn more about the Airport Advisory Board in Art. IV Div. 2 of the City Code.

Architectural Review Board

Reviews plans for construction and demolitions to ensure the level of quality of all projects within the Design Overlay, B-1, and Historic Districts. Reviews and recommends to city council historic properties designations. Continuing education requirements provided by City. The current members are:

  • Bobby Goodson, Chair, Term expiring 06/30/2026
  • Marcia Tuten, Vice-Chair, Term expiring 06/30/2026
  • Deborah Gandy, Member, Term expiring 06/30/2026
  • Candace Holcombe, Member, Term expiring 06/30/2026
  • Jonathan Lee, Member, Term expiring 06/30/2025
  • Daniel Poaps, Member, Term expiring 06/30/2025
  • Patrick Rogers, Member, Term expiring 06/30/2025

Learn more about the Architectural Review Board in Sec. 11-4 and Sec. 11-5 of the City Code.

Board of Appeals Regarding Technical Code Enforcement

Established to hear appeals concerning building code decisions made by the City Building Code Official. Continuing education requirements provided by City. The Current members are:

  • Todd Wilkes, Chair, Term expiring 06/30/2026
  • Dorothy Hines, Member, Term expiring 06/30/2024
  • Shaun Morrison, Member, Term expiring 06/30/2026
  • Derek Sellers, Member, Term expiring 06/30/2024
  • Jose Acosta, Member, Term expiring 06/30/2023

Learn more about the Board of Appeals Regarding Technical Code Enforcement in Art. IV of the City Code.

Housing Authority of Hartsville Commission

A policy-making commission which facilitates public and/or Section 8 housing to benefit low income individuals and families in the Hartsville area.  The Current members are:

  • Lunella Williams, Chair, Term expiring 10/09/2024
  • Charles Douglas, Vice-Chair, Term expiring 10/09/2025
  • Mary Davis, Member, Term expiring 10/09/2027
  • Gina Easterling, Member, Term expiring 10/09/2028
  • Crandell G. Lighty, Member, Term expiring 10/09/2026

Learn more about the Housing Authority of Hartsville Commission in Title 31 Sec 21-3-10 of the South Carolina Code of Laws.

Main Street Hartsville Advisory Board

Works closely with Main Street Hartsville Manager and staff members to promote downtown, champion the Main Street Hartsville program and make recommendations to City Council .  The current members are:

  • Kat Davis, Chair, Term expiring 06/30/2026
  • Lauren Baker, Member, Term expiring 06/30/2026
  • Brad Carr, Member, Term expiring 06/30/2026
  • Jill Snyder, Member, Term expiring 06/30/2025
  • Brandi Wheeler, Term expiring 06/30/2025

Learn more about Main Street Hartsville Advisory Board in Art. IV Div. 1 of the City Code.

Museum Commission

Works closely with the City and Museum staff members to promote and effectively manage the activities of the Hartsville Museum and The Edition.  The current members are:

  • John Nichols, Jr., Chair, Term expiring 06/30/2024
  • Sue Brand, Vice-Chair, Term expiring 06/30/2025
  • Colin Hungerpiller, Treasurer, Term expiring 06/30/2025
  • Paula Alvarez, Member, Term expiring 06/30/2024
  • Phyllis Fields, Member, Term expiring 06/30/2024
  • David Hoffman, Member, Term expiring 06/30/2026
  • Kathy Lawhon, Term expiring 06/30/2025
  • Leo Rondeau, Member, Term expiring 06/30/2026
  • Davita Malloy, Member, Term expiring 06/30/2026

Learn more about the Museum Commission in Art. IV Div. 3 of the City Code.

Parking, Beautification and Business Improvement Commission

This “body politic” commission has authority to levy fees to purchase, improve and maintain properties in their boundaries, including parking lots in the downtown area. Must be a business or property owner within the PBBIC boundaries. The current members are:

  • Carol Ann Godwin, Chair, Term expiring 06/30/2025
  • Gregory Alexander, Member, Term expiring 06/30/2026
  • Steve Fagan, Member, Term expiring 06/30/2025
  • Emily Phillips, Member, Term expiring 06/30/2025
  • Danny Johnson, Jr., Member, Term expiring 06/30/2026

Learn more about the PBBIC in Legislative Act 1797 of 1972, which is available in City Clerk’s Office.

Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee

Acts as a study group to find ways to operate recreationally important facilities, activities and events in an efficient and successful manner, enhancing the natural beauty and recreational opportunities of the community. Applicants must be City residents. The current members are:

  • Nique Knockemus, Chair, Term expiring 06/30/2026
  • Ken Hughes, Vice-Chair, Term expiring 06/30/2025
  • Carol Goranson, Member, Term expiring 06/30/2026
  • Austin Grafing, Member, Term expiring 06/30/2026
  • Rose Williams, Member, Term expiring 06/30/2025

Learn more about the Parks Committee in Art. IV Sec. 4 of the City Code.

Pee Dee Regional Transportation Authority Board

Responsible for providing Public Transportation to the greater Pee Dee area. Our area’s current member is:

  • Rennie McManus-McCoy, Member, Term expiring 06/30/2025

Learn more about the Transportation Authority at pdrta.org.

Planning Commission

Responsible for a continuing planning program for the physical, social, and economic growth, development, and redevelopment of the city. Continuing education requirements provided City. Applicants must be City residents. The current members are:

  • Mallory Hankins, Chair, Term expiring 06/30/2024
  • Warren Felkel, Vice-Chair, Term expiring 06/30/2025
  • Curtis Lee, Member, Term expiring 06/30/2024
  • Courtney O’Neal, Member, Term expiring 06/30/2025
  • Jennifer Dunleavy, Member, Term expiring 06/30/2025
  • Patrick Rogers, Member, Term expiring 06/30/2024
  • David Carlton, Member, Term expiring 06/30/2024

Learn more about the Planning Commission in Chapter 66 Art. II of the City Code.

State-Local Accommodation Tax Advisory Committee

Responsible for making recommendations to City Council for allocation of State-Local Accommodations Tax funds. Lodging (2), Restaurant/visitor attraction (2), cultural (1), and at-large (2). The current members are”

  • Leigh Bizzell, Chair, Hospitality, Term expiring 06/30/2025
  • Tiffany Crist, Member, Hospitality, Term expiring 06/30/2025
  • Alvin Heatley, Member, Cultural, Term expiring 06/30/2025
  • David Hubert, Member, Lodging, Term expiring 06/30/2026
  • Seth Lowe, Member, At-Large, Term expiring 06/30/2025
  • Mary B. Wilson, Member, At-Large, Term expiring 06/30/2025
  • Vacant Seat, Member, Lodging, Term expiring 06/30/2025

Learn more about the State-Local Accommodation Tax Advisory Committee in Title 16 Sec 6-4-25 of the South Carolina Code of Laws.

Zoning Board of Appeals

Established to hear appeals concerning the city zoning regulations. Continuing education requirements provided by City. Applicants must be City residents. The current members are”

  • Thomas Goodson, Member, Term expiring 06/30/2025
  • William Thurman, Member, Term expiring 06/30/2025
  • Craig Weber, Member, Term expiring 06/30/2024
  • Vacant Seat, Member, Term expiring 06/30/2026
  • Vacant Seat, Member, Term expiring 06/30/2024

Learn more about the Zoning Board of Appeals in Appendix A Art. XII of the City Code.