County Council to hear Community Relations presentation, consider insurance changes
A special work session will begin at
In
According to the ordinance, the purpose of CRC was to foster "strong community-wide relationships."
County Councilwoman
CRC has nine members -- one from each of the County's eight districts and a member-at-large. Its chairman is
In March, April and May of last year, CRC held a series of public hearings in
Approximately 100 people attended those events, and they were asked to complete surveys.
In an Executive Summary of those hearings that CRC will present to
They included problems related to litter, a desire for better recycling services, roads in need of repair and stormwater drainage issues, improved Internet services for rural areas and expansion of library services.
College students and other attendees asked for more development around USC Aiken that would increase housing, entertainment and food and beverage options.
Participants also wanted more law enforcement and more timely emergency medical services.
"At almost every meeting, someone expressed the need for an economic renaissance for the County," according to the Executive Summary. "Consensus was the County needed to work harder to attract new businesses with higher paying jobs into the community, and to partner with the schools and colleges to keep young, qualified citizens here."
The Executive Summary described the operation of the
"Most people felt the school district was not responsive to parents," according to the Executive Summary. "There were stories of bullying, drugs, constant fighting and disruptions, and through it all, they believe the school district and school board has (sic) been silent. Specifically mentioned was that teachers are afraid to speak out about their concerns. Citizens are aware of the importance of a good education, but are concerned about the ability of the children to obtain one in the public schools."
CRC's presentation Tuesday will take place during Council's special work session.
County employee health insurance will be discussed during the special work session, and a resolution authorizing County Administrator
County Human Resources Director
During a presentation to Council during the work session before its regularly scheduled
They included raising the amounts paid by County employees for their coverage, expanding the County's wellness clinic to provide more services and increasing the nicotine surcharge for users of tobacco products.
If Council decides to increase the cost of insurance for employees, Killian told the Aiken Standard that he and his staff would recommend using the savings generated for the County to raise workers' salaries to help offset the extra expense.
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