These updates will keep you informed of different City projects and activities that each department is working
on to help continue The Good Life in Tega Cay.
Title
Status
Comments
TCUD
Maintenance
Complete
Experiencing some  issues with lift stations (alarm monitors continuing to go off when there are no
problems).  Working with manufacturer to resolve the problems.
Meter Reading
Software
New
Will begin implementation of a software upgrade to our Automatic Meter Reading system.  Upgrade is
provided at no cost and should help improve efficiencies in TCUD billing process.
PUBLIC WORKS
Brush and Leaf
Disposal
Ongoing
Dump Site in POD C of Lake Ridge continues to be an issue.  Site is difficult to access when there is
inclement weather.  In some cases, the site cannot be accessed for a week at a time due to the weather.  
A permanent dump site for cellulose material needs to be identified and brought online within the next
6-8 months to continue the collection service of yard debris by Public Works staff.
Christmas Tree
Collection
Update
Christmas trees will be collected from January 5 through January 30.  Trees will be placed
at the Beach and Swim Center and then will be ground into wood chips.  Process is
running smoothly.
2009 C-Fund
Request
Ongoing
C-fund request for Bora Bora and Molokai Ext. was submitted on 11/25.  Staff should hear back
from York Co. in April on the requests.
STORM WATER
Storm Water Utility
Update
Bills were mailed out January 15th.  We have received 45 +/- inquiries from residents and
are responding accordingly.  Payments are coming in.
Eagle Scout storm
water Project
Ongoing
Richard Barretto will be marking storm drains mostly in the housing developments between
Windward Drive and Molokai to achieve his Eagle Scout project.
Monitoring
Update
Staff beginning to inspect older pipe in historic Tega Cay sections.  Pipe is being repaired/
replaced as needed.
Ordinance 313
(now 373) -
Stormwater
Ongoing
Ord 373 and 374 were tabled January 14th and will come back to Council on February 20, 2009.
PARKS & RECREATION
Parks &
Maintenance
Ongoing
CF met with Skip Cunningham to come up with design plan for play equipment at Diamond
Head Park and Heron Harbor Park.  
Catawba River
Park Site
Update
In lieu of recent developments around the lease with Duke Energy, we are developing contingency
plans for the development of the 10 acre tract as opposed to the entire 80-acre site.
Master Plan
Ongoing
Master Plan will be presented to Planning Commission on February 2nd.  Parks & Rec
Committee will then begin socializing the plan to various groups around the community.  If
Plan is approved by Planning, it will then be brought before Council for approval at the
regular Council meeting in February.
5K Runs
New
Staff met with Golf Club about holding the runs on the cart path in order to keep
participants off the roads.  Plan was well received and the details have been worked out.  
There will be a 5K race on March 14th, May 30th and September 5th.  All 3 will use the
cart path of the Grande View 9 and will not interrupt normal course play.  The 4th race on
November 7th will be a combo race utilizing the lake (tentatively set to paddle from the
B&SC to Niven's Creek Landing and then a run- destination TBD).
New Events
Ongoing
Committee has re-evaluated the programs it will take on in 2009.  The committee will be
dropping the "craft" type events (Valentine's Card Decorating, Candy Cane Hunt, etc. and
replacing them with more Parks & Rec type events (the 5k runs, clinics on health and
wellness, senior olympics, junior/ teen olympics, etc.)  This is in response to 2008 survey
and part of our forthcoming P & R Master Plan.
McKemey Lacrosse
Jamboree
Ongoing
Fundraiser lacrosse jamboree is being put on by folks within the lacrosse community to
raise money for the trust fund set up for the McKemey Family after their son, Connor, and
mother, Karin, were burned by a fire at their home before Christmas.  The event will begin
with a prayer at 8:30 AM for the entire community and then a full day of lacrosse matches
from 9 AM- 9 PM at FMHS.  All are welcome and encouraged to attend.
Sports Registration
Ongoing
Spring registration for youth and adult sports is underway.  Numbers for youth sports are
expected to be around 1,200 participants.  Staff anticipates using all the athletic fields
within Tega Cay, including GHMS, as well as field space at Springfield Elementary School.
CITY HORTICULTURE
Monuments
Ongoing
 
BEACH & SWIM CENTER
Pool/ B&SC
Operations
Update
Had great response for a Pilates classes…first class will begin in February.
Memberships
Update
As of January 23rd, we have 51 memberships (38 this time last year)
Boat Storage
Update
Two spaces available as of January 23rd.
POLICE DEPARTMENT
Radio System
Ongoing
 
Radar Trailer
Ongoing
 
Grant Submittals
Update
Two grants have been applied for.  It will be some time before a response is received.
Accreditation
Ongoing
South Carolina Accreditation is a proven modern management model that promotes the
efficient use of resources and improved service delivery.  Accreditation can limit the Police
Department's liability and risk exposure because it demonstrates recognized standards for
Law Enforcement have been met and also will facilitate the Department's pursuit of
Professional Excellence.
ADMINISTRATION
Municipal Court
Update
Two new jury trials were settled this week and working on new scheduling dates.
Finance Admin
Update
Tentative date for next Finance Committee meeting will be February 19th @ 6:00pm.  In
addition @ 7:00pm there will be a Special Council Workshop regarding the 10-Year
Financial Plan presentation.
10 Year Financial
Plan
New
The Draft 10 year financial plan has been distributed to Council for review and comment.  
Please contact staff with questions.
VC-3
Update
428 Requests through January 23.
Admin Software
Ongoing
Staff anticipates purchasing software package in February.  Software purchase has been
previously approved by Council and is needed to enable compliance with audit
recommendations.  
CITY HALL
Code Enforcement
Ongoing
 
Planning/Zoning
Update
Planning Commission will continue the review of the sign regulations within Ord. 77.  Staff
is continuing to research other municipalities as instructed by Planning Commission.  This
research will be presented at the upcoming Planning Commission meeting.
Flood Insurance
Ord.
Update
The required submitals have been sent to DNR.
Drought
Management
Ongoing
 
Fire Marshal
Ongoing
 
GOLF COURSE
Golf Committee
Ongoing
Working with TCGMC to identify improvements.
Golf Course
Management
Ongoing
Meeting with GC Mgmt group every two weeks to review operations and offer support.
Golf Course Audit
(Compilation)
Update
Waiting for audit report.  Will be sent to Council once received.
STONECREST
Stonecrest Villas
Ongoing
 
Stonecrest Village
Ongoing
 
Graystone Crossing
Ongoing
 
Stonecrest Sign
Ongoing
Have not received sign submission for this project.  Spoke with Eric Riedinger on December
17 about this sign.  He said that he is awaiting word form Stonecrest ARC on the sign itself
and the location.  It is suggested that the sign be located on the north side of Stonecrest
Boulevard at the intersection with Hwy 160.  This location would keep the sign outside of
the right of way of Stonecrest Boulevard, which will be dedicated to the City in the future.
Buffalo Wings &
Rings
Update
Opening delayed pending business financing approval.
NEWLAND
Beach Club
Townhomes
Ongoing
The DR Horton trailer has been removed.  We will be working with Newland on an ongoing
basis regarding any maintenance concerning the project site.  Newland is still seeking a
new builder.
Signage For
Builders
Ongoing
Newland is requesting that the City allow promotional signage for their builders in order to
help increase sales traffic at Orleans and Beach Club townhome sites.
Silver Gull
Townhomes
Ongoing
 
SPECIAL PROJECTS
Serenity Point
Ongoing
 
Lakeridge @
Gardendale
Update
Final plat for Phase 2, Pod F, Map 1 will be taken to Planning  Commission in February.
Pennis for Progress
Connector Road
Ongoing
York County has given first read to ordinance to allow Tega Cay to manage the construction of HGW.  
Awaiting funding response from Spratt's office.  Meeting with John Spratt slated for 8/20 at 2pm in
Spratt's office to discuss funding need for project.  Met with Spratt on 8/20.  Earmark for funding is his
#1 of 6 requests.  
Public Safety
Building
Renovation
Update
Estimates have been received and waiting for further direction.  Will discuss with Council.
Strategic Planning
Ongoing
 
Communications
Position/Project
Ongoing
 
Comprehensive
Plan
Update
TStaff is waiting on consultant to complete draft document to begin final review prior to
beginning formal adoption process.  Consultant has given a timeline of last week of
February to present completed document.
Hidden Harbor
Marina
Update
The consultant requested a 2nd revision to the property survey.  The 2nd revision has been
completed and forwarded to consultant for review and submission to Duke.
McCall Property /
Thomco
Ongoing
Mike Thomas continues to move forward with plans.  Attended meeting with Spratt to
discuss funding for HGW creek crossing to illustrate extended connectivity to McKee Road.  
Thomas is considering options to bring Steadman property in with development.  Will begin
DA draft shortly.  Thomas is attempting to extend purchase options on property.  Will likely
re-scale project down to 120+/- acres due to inability to reach terms with one potential
seller.
Steadman Property
Ongoing
Paul Steadman is interested in exploring annexation of development property located
between Thomco project and Lowes Foods shopping center (Stockbridge Commons).  Will
provide Council with area map and will advise Council as events proceed.  Steadman
property is now in question given revision to Thomco property (ie: Steadman property may
no longer be contiguous to TC.)
Stimulus Package
Submittal
Update
Following review, the TC proposal has been submitted to Catawba COG for shovel ready
projects.      
Possible New
Development
Ongoing
No further contact from ESP Engineering on this project.
Updated 1/28/09
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