September 2018 Mauldin Report

September 2018
IN THIS ISSUE
Trains, Trains and More
Trains Come to Mauldin
Home Depot Volunteers
Clean and Care for
Veterans Memorial
Mauldin to Host 8th
Annual BBQ Cook-off
In The Media
Reports
TRAINS, TRAINS AND MORE
TRAINS COME TO MAULDIN
The Greater Mauldin
Chamber of Commerce and
the City of Mauldin hosted
the largest push-button
operated, interactive layout
on the East Coast from the
Atlantic Coast S Gaugers.
The Atlantic Coast S Gaugers
is a not-for-profit club that
originated in Richmond, VA
in 1998 and now has eight divisions along the east coast.
The layout featured American Flyer trains from the 1940’s and
1950’s with interactive operating accessories including a saw
mill, log loader, barrel loader, outhouse door, and more. A
Thomas the Tank Engine train from Thomas’ Cab was available

TRAINS, TRAINS AND MORE TRAINS COME TO
MAULDIN
for children to “engineer.” In addition
to the interactive S Gauge exhibit,
there were two other exhibits of N
Gauge and G Gauge trains, as well
as an operating steam engine model
during the first weekend of the show.
The train show also featured the
new Piedmont ‘N Southern Modular
N Scale layout by the Piedmont
‘N Southern Model Railroad Club,
formed in 2009. Guests young and
old were welcomed to come to the
Mauldin Cultural Center to explore a
fantastic, miniature world of trains.

HOME DEPOT VOLUNTEERS CLEAN AND CARE
FOR VETERANS MEMORIAL
In August, a group of volunteers with Home Depot
on Woodruff Road cleaned Mauldin’s Veteran
Memorial, which sits on Butler on the grounds of
the Mauldin Sports Center. Chris Wilson and her
fellow volunteers gave their time as one of many
service projects that the group takes part in to keep
connected with the Upstate community. Wilson
chose the site of the Veterans Memorial as the
focus of this service project because veterans are
“near and dear to [her] heart,” since both Wilson’s
husband Dale and some of her coworkers are veterans themselves. The volunteers placed fresh
pine straw around the memorial and planted flowers to brighten up the area. Wilson, who passes
by the memorial frequently during her daily travels, said the volunteers wanted to draw the attention
of passersby to the memorial to remind people of those who have served in the military.
Those who volunteered in August included
Terry Barrett, Christy Crain, Lynda Hennessy,
Dave Pelenberg, Judy Pinoni, Jordan Pinoni,
Holly Przekop, Chris Wilson, and Dale
Wilson. Home Depot employees complete
many service projects throughout the
community, especially projects that benefit
or commemorate veterans. The group
plans to take part in November’s Veteran’s
Day Ceremony, which will be held Monday,
November 12, 2018, 11 a.m. at the Mauldin
Veterans Memorial.

DEPARTMENT REPORTS | FINANCE
YTD Revenues & Expenditures
Revenues
Expenditures
$2M
$538K
$339K $24K
$80K $111K $0
$55K
100 General 400 Fire Service 500 Sports Center 600 Debt Service
150 Special Projects
200 Sewer
$49K
$99K
300 Hospitality & Accommodations
$100K
$41K
310 Grants
$0
$11K
$158K
$383K
320 Police Community Events
$0
$2K
350 Victim Advocate Spec Revenue
$2K
$11K
370 EUDL Alcohol & Drug
$0
$0
650 Property Management
$84K
$30K
TOTAL FUNDS
$2M
800 Police Civil Forefeiture $1M
$60
$443K
$0
$3M
GF & Assoc. Funds
All Funds

August Revenues FY 2018 FY 2019
$247K
$63K $63K
$82K $85K
$26K $14K
$42K
Property Tax
H & A
Permit
Business License
DEPARTMENT REPORT | COMMUNITY DEV
Cultural Center Updates
More than 50 youth auditioned for roles in Mauldin Youth Theatre’s
production of Shrek: The Musical, JR. Based on the Oscar-winning
DreamWorks Animation film and fantastic Broadway musical, it’s
a “big bright beautiful world” as everyone’s favorite ogre, Shrek,
leads a cast of fairytale misfits on an adventure to rescue a princess
and find true acceptance. Rehearsals began in early September;
the show will run from November 2-4 and November 9-11. Tickets
and information can be found at mauldinculturalcenter.org.
The Mauldin Farmers Market, sponsored by Bon Secours St.
Francis Health System, ended on a high note, with clear and sunny
weather welcoming guests on the last day. December will bring
artisans back to the Cultural Center with a Holiday Market during
Mauldin’s 12 Days of Christmas.
This year’s SOOIE. BBQ Cook-off is September 21-22 and will
see more than 25 cookers compete to bring the best BBQ to
Mauldin. Coming back to the Cultural Center is comedian James
Gregory on October 13th. On October 20th, the City of Mauldin
is partnering with Carolina Fashions for a Fall Fest on the costume
shop’s premises. More information on all Cultural Center events
can be found at mauldinculturalcenter.org.
MAULDIN’S 8TH ANNUAL
BBQ COOK-OFF
LIVE MUSIC x BEER & WINE
FREE ENTRY
9/21
FRIDAY
6-9 PM
MAULDINBBQ.COM
#MAULDINBBQ 864.335.4862
MAULDIN CULTURAL CENTER
OUTDOOR AMPHITHEATER
101 E BUTLER RD, MAULDIN, SC 29662
Cultural Attendance
171
9/22
SATURDAY
11AM - 3PM
388
Development & Annexation
Staff continues to meet development groups to gain opportunities
for growth and quality of life enhancement for the city. In all,
more than 30 contacts and connections were made regarding
development projects and opportunities. Staff participated in a
law enforcement meet and greet during the month. Staff will be
working with GTA and GADC to survey existing industry regarding
3,034
August
6,916
YTD

transportation and how to better serve the business community by meeting jobs with access.
City Council is in the process of reviewing various petitions to annex residential and commercial land
into Mauldin. Combined, these petitions represent a total of approximately 235 acres. Meanwhile,
Mauldin was rated by WalletHub.com among the top five places to live in South Carolina; Mauldin’s
ranking reflects its affordability and low crime rates.
MAULDIN YOUTH THEATRE PRESENTS
TICKETS AVAILABLE
ONLINE OR BY PHONE
TICKETS
$6-10
FRIDAY
11.2
7:30PM
SATURDAY
11.3
7:30PM
SUNDAY
11.4
3:00PM
mauldinculturalcenter.org
864.335.4862
FRIDAY SATURDAY
11.9
7:30PM
11.10
7:30PM
SUNDAY
11.11
3:00PM
AT THE MAULDIN CULTURAL CENTER
GENERAL
ADMISSION
OCTOBER 13
7:30PM
mauldinculturalcenter.org
fAll
Fest
At Carolina Fashions
400 Bon Air St, Mauldin, sC 29662
THE RAY HOPKINS
SENIOR CENTER
October 20
101 E. Butler RD, Mauldin, SC 29662
10AM-2PM
Join the City of Mauldin and Carolina Fashions for Fall
Fest, a family friendly event that’s sure to fright and
excite! Enjoy fair games, spooky thrills, delicious food,
a costume contest, and more! Don’t have a costume?
Shop for the perfect Halloween costume from Carolina
Fashions during the event!
mauldinculturalcenter.org
At the Ray Hopkins Senior Center, we provide quality
programs, services and activities with the belief that age
has no boundaries and that each person has a vital role in
our community. Plus with SilverSneakers, you could qualify
to have fitness classes covered by your insurance.
Join the fun at the Ray Hopkins Senior Center today!
864.234.3488 mauldinrecreation.com

DEPARTMENT REPORT | PUBLIC WORKS
Sanitation
Trash | 662.63 Tons
Recycle | 60.39 Tons
Leaves | 34.69 Tons
Bag Grass | 9.14 Tons
E-Waste | .57 Tons
Building Maintenance
City Hall | 11
Sports Center | 10
Senior Center | 4
Cultural Center | 1
Fire Dept. | 1
Sunset Park | 1
Jenkins St | 1
McDougal Court | 1
Fleet Maintenance
Police | 24
Sanitation | 8
Fire | 5
Recreation | 3
Streets | 2
Parks | 1
Parks
Streets
Signs | 34
Drainage, ditches, etc. | 14
Trees, grass | 12
Roads | 11
Events | 3
Park Maintenance/Litter
Control | 284 Hrs
City Buildings/Gateways | 251 Hrs
Field Prep | 242 Hrs
ROW/Easements | 166 Hrs
Litter Control | 156 Hrs
Bed Maintenance | 154 Hrs
Equipment Maintenance | 136 Hrs
Event Preparation | 48 Hrs
August Sewer Reports
Sewer | Man Hours Task Allocation & Percentages of Labor Hours
Utility Locates | 210 (28%)
Parks | 130 (17%)
Building Maintenance | 100 (13%)
Personal Leave | 84 (11%)
ROW Maintenance | 72 (10%)
Video Inspections | 60 (8%)
Sewer Line Cleaning | 42 (6%)
Pump Station Inspection | 30 (4%)
Manhole Inspections
& Maintenance | 24 (3%)

DEPARTMENT REPORT | RECREATION
Youth Athletics
Mauldin Recreation is offering five different programs for youth this fall: tackle football, flag football,
fall baseball, fall softball, and cheerleading. All of these programs have begun the fall season.
Tackle football began in late with the Mauldin Jamboree at Sunset Park. Athletic Coordinator Willie
Stewart invited teams from Greer, Simpsonville, and Fountain Inn to participate in the jamboree. The
program from Mauldin, which fields nine teams, is the largest in the Golden Strip League.
Fall baseball and softball are a great way for young players to get more experience in an atmosphere
more casual than the spring season leagues. Twelve baseball teams and two softball teams are
competing this fall. Mauldin Recreation was able to put a softball team for six to eight year olds
together; however, no other city in the league was able to produce a team. Mauldin Recreation hopes
to try again next year to offer this program.
Thanks to a high demand from parents and kids, Mauldin Recreation added the new fall flag football
program. Teams for all Golden Strip League cities will participate, with five teams from Mauldin.
The cheer crew is under new leadership with La’Tory Jemison, who has managed all three squads for
this year. The Sugar Plums, Mighty Movers, and Chicks with Kicks can all been seen and heard at all
tackle football games at Springfield Park.

Ray Hopkins Senior Center
The summer months at the Ray Hopkins Senior Center have a different feel than the rest of the year.
Guests are busy visiting family and taking care of grandchildren, so some clubs that meet regularly
take a small break.
Senior Center staff have filled the open schedule spaces with trips and educational seminars.
August trips included watching Mamma Mia! and Always a Bridesmaid at the Flat Rock Playhouse,
as well as kayaking on the French Board River. The educational seminars covered subjects such as
spinal health, muscular degeneration, and new backing technologies.
The Senior Center has also installed a new sound system in the gym. The new system allows guests
to hear in all corners of the gym. Guests will experience the difference during an upcoming fall
production by the Elderberries theater group on September 27th at 11:30 a.m.
Sports Center
The SilverSneakers program has hit the Sports Center in full force with 162 new Sports Center
members due to the program. Twenty-nine classes will be offered in September that adhere to the
Silver Sneakers curriculum.
One of the main goals for Recreation Director Joe Lanahan is to attract new members that will
use the Sports Center between the hours of 5-8pm. “We are looking at ways to get folks at the
end of their work day,” said Lanahan. “The classes and programs we offer are some of the best in
Greenville County.”
Program Coordinator Amanda Duffie will direct efforts to bring in new interest during these hours.
“Amanda has a good feel on how to connect with our customers,” Lanahan said. “She is one of our
most popular fitness instructors and she is excited to learn more about how to make the Sports
Center more relevant on social media and in our local community.” Part of this new approach will be
two billboards advertising the Sports Center, which will be located on Woodruff Road and Laurens
Road this fall.
YOUTH BASKETBALL RESGISTRATION
Registration for Youth Basketball Tryouts will be October 1st - 31st!
Ages 6-12 years welcome to register. Tryouts will be November 12th
for 12U, November 13th for 10U, and November 15th for 8U.
In-city price is $55; out-of-city price is $75.
To register, visit the Mauldin Sports Center or mauldinrecreation.com.
Questions? Contact Willie Stewart at (864) 335-4854
or wstewart@mauldinrecreation.com.

DEPARTMENT REPORT | BUSINESS DEV
Permit Activity 2017 2018
272
104
925
757
165
42
410
428
Residential August
Residential YTD
Commercial August
Commercial YTD
Building Codes
Zoning & Land Development
Monthly Inspections | 313
Plan Revisions | 7
Tenant Occupancy
Reviews | 7
Plan Reviews | 4
Pre-Dev Meetings | 4
RCI | 4
Zoning/Sign Reviews | 26
Zoning Inspections | 10
Fire Dept. Plan
Reviews | 4
Walk-in Zoning | 3
Residential Permits Issued
Electrical - 21
HVAC - 18
Plumbing - 16
Zoning - 10
Encroachment - 10
Sewer - 7
Attached Townhomes - 7
Renovation - 7
Roofing - 5
Additions - 3
Commercial Permits Issued
Zoning - 9
Tenant Occupancy - 7
Signs - 7
Electrical - 5
HVAC - 3
Renovations - 2
Additions - 2
Encroachments - 2
Plumbing - 2
Roofing - 2
New Construction - 1

DEPARTMENT REPORT | FIRE
328 Total Calls
69%
11%
10%
10%
Emergency Calls | 228
False Calls | 35
Other Calls | 33
Service Calls | 32
Haz Mat and Mutual Aid make up less than 5% of total calls.
Codes Enforcement/Fire Prevention
Fire Prevention Education/Training
In August, Mauldin Fire personnel trained for a total of 1,457
hours, including training on ground ladders, community
outreach in local businesses performing semi-annual fire plans,
and more. Two personnel attended the SC Fire Academy in
Columbia for leadership training, while three certified Fire
Marshals attended a Plan Review class on commercial fire
sprinkler systems.
Inspections: 86 | Conferences: 112
In mid-August, MFD assisted the police department with the
Girls Youth Academy. Over two days, the campers were taught how to operate a fire extinguisher,
CPR, and various fire safety tips. Campers were also given the chance to practice search and rescue
exercises and operate the fire hoses.
The MFD Training Officer attended a grant-funded class on active shooters by TEEX, while three
other personnel attended another grant-funded active shooter response class conducted at the
Golden Strip Career Center, with members of fire service, law enforcement, and EMS participating.
Two firefighters successfully completed their relief engine driver test, which consisted of hands-on
knowledge of equipment as well as a street and driving test.

MAULDIN TO HOST 8TH ANNUAL BBQ COOK-OFF
Produced by the City of Mauldin, SOOIE., Mauldin’s 8th Annual BBQ Festival showcases the heritage
of the community through food and music. Hosted at the Mauldin Cultural Center’s Outdoor
Amphitheater, the festival features more than 25 Cookers from all over the Southeast competing in
a BBQ Cook-off judged by the South Carolina Barbeque Association (SCBA).
The festival opens Friday night with our Anything Butt competition, where Participating Cookers
serve anything BUTT their BBQ to pique your tastebuds. Sliders, grilled chicken, smoked cobbler—
the only way to know what’s cooking is to come try it for yourself. Saturday features the main event,
a BBQ Cook-off competition with a panel of certified BBQ Tasters from the SCBA. The public will
also have a chance to cast their vote for the best BBQ and the winner of the People’s Choice Award.
Paired with live music and family fun, this can’t-miss festival is the perfect pig-out.
There were ten awards handed out in total in 2017’s competition. Friday’s Anything Butt Competition
had three winners for three categories: James Davila and his team The Saucy Pig won the Sweet
category; in Savory, the winner was Drew Kelley of Smokin’ Blues; and in Brisket, the winner was
Tay Nelson of Bobby’s All Purpose Seasonings. The top winner of Saturday’s ribs competition was
James Davila of the Saucy Pig, and the Gabe Hunter People’s Choice Award went to Jeff Heider
of Butt Jokes. Five winners took home awards for the main competition. From fifth to first place,
the winners were James Davila of the Saucy Pig; Jeremy Smith of Piggy Fins BBQ; Jason Doss of
Adventures in Smoke; Jared Rikard of Dozed & B’Qued; and the top winner of Mauldin’s Annual
SOOIE. Cook-off was Matt Talbot and his team High on the Hog BBQ.
This year’s family-friendly festival will run on Friday, September 21, 2018, 6-9 p.m. and Saturday,
September 22, 2018, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. For more information, visit mauldinbbq.com.
IN THE MEDIA
National Night Out: Enjoy an evening
out with first responders in these Upstate
communities Tuesday
Fox Carolina, 8.07
In Our Community: City of Mauldin
receives Senior Center Permanent
Improvement Project grant.
Greenville Journal, 8.10
Best Places to Live in South Carolina for
Families: Mauldin among Top 5 thanks to
safety, affordability, and more.
WalletHub.com, 8.16
Tato’s Pizzeria in Mauldin listed as best
pizza place in South Carolina in national
list.
Eat This, Not That!, 8.13
Train display at Mauldin Cultural Center,
Atlantic Coast S Gaugers hosted by
Mauldin Chamber, City of Mauldin.
Greenville News, 9.10
Move it Monday - Mauldin Sports
Center instructors promoted fitness and
fun on Your Carolina!
WSPA Channel 7, 9.10

DEPARTMENT REPORT | POLICE
August Motor Vehicle Accidents Traffic Enforcement 2017 2018
53
75
16 13
241 246
621
697
Total MVA MVA w. Injury Hazard Citations Warning Citations
August Citations
• No Seat Belt
• No Child Restraint
• Speeding Under 10 mph
• Speeding Over 10 & Under 25 mph
• Speeding Over 25 mph
• Disregard Sign/Signal
• Insurance Violations
• Other Moving Violations
29
1
16
14
4
8
36
138
Criminal Offenses Reported YTD
Rape 5
4
Murder 0
0
Arson** 1
1
Robbery 7
5
Assault & Battery HAN 29
16
Motor Vehicle Theft 25
31
Burglary 30
DUI 73
98
Assault & Battery 117
140
Larceny 230
256
Narcotic Violations 170
254
YTD Totals 2017 | 687
** All statistics are compiled using figures at time of analysis.
37
2018 | 842

DEPARTMENT REPORT | POLICE
2017 2018
Written Warning
4,941 5,763
Traffic Citations
2,024 2,203
Adult Arrests
Juvenile Arrests
522
590
51 57
Accidents Reported
Calls for Service
462 488
YTD 2017: 31,428
YTD 2018: 32,291
INCREASE: 3%
August Crime Stats
• Narcotics Violations
• Larceny
• Assault & Battery
• DUI
• Motor Vehicle Theft
• Burglary
27
51
12
15
6
6

DEPARTMENT REPORT | JUDICIAL
3%
In August 2018, 341 new cases were filed with
Municipal Court.
55%
12%
Pending Cases as of August 31
1,028 pending traffic cases
547 pending criminal cases
30%
228 pending DUI cases
49 pending city ordinance cases
* Jury trials are scheduled for September 17-21, 2018.
* Preliminary hearings are scheduled for September 10 and October 1, 2018.
August Disposed of Court Cases | 556
192
100 100
110
38
0
5
1
8
0
2
Judicial Dismissal
Other
Guilty Bench Trial
TIA Guilty
Not Guilty Bench Trial
Conditional Discharges
Pled Guilty
Transfered to G/S
Nolle prossed
Dismissed
Enrolled in PTI

City of Mauldin
5 East Butler Road
P.O. Box 249
Mauldin, SC 29662
864.288.4910 | cityofmauldin.org
WHAT’S HAPPENING
SEPTEMBER 2018
SUN
MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT
16 17 18 19 20 21 22
23 24
30
City Council
Meeting
Department
Head Meeting
Planning Commission
Meeting
Employee
Lunch & Learn
25 26 27 28
Zoning
Board Meeting
OCTOBER 2018
SOOIE.
Anything Butt
Parents’
Night Out
SOOIE.
BBQ Cook-off
29
Baseball Tryout
Registration Begins
Judicial Preliminary
Hearing
1 2
3 4
5 6
7 8 9 10 11 12 13
Department
Head Meeting
James Gregory
Comedy Show
14 15 16
City Council
Meeting
17 18 19 20
Fall Fest at
Carolina Fashions
21 22 23 24 25 26 27
28
Planning Commission
Meeting
29 30 31
Department
Head Meeting
Zoning
Board Meeting
Baseball Tryout
Registration Ends
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