Council approved a resolution to provide an $85,460 matching grant for the purchase of new fire apparatus for the Bethune Fire District
The project will be funded through the current fire department budget, meaning no tax or fee increases for residents.
Resolution for $85,460 Matching Grant for Bethune Fire District:
EMS & fireGrants
Unanimous · 7-0
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PASSED (Unanimous)
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Proclamation Honoring Mr. Robert Samuel Jones (1st Reading):
Unanimous · 7-0
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PASSED (Unanimous)
Approval of Meeting Minutes:
Unanimous · 7-0
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PASSED (Unanimous)
Resolution for $85,460 Matching Grant for Bethune Fire District:
EMS & fireGrants
Unanimous · 7-0
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PASSED (Unanimous)
Southern Loop Sewer Improvement Phase II Financing (1st Reading):
Water & sewer
Yes 5 · No 1
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PASSED For 5 · Against 1. This ordinance authorizes borrowing up to $2,745,000 for sewer infrastructure improvements
Rezoning 53 Acres Near Carolina Motorsports Park (1st Reading):
DevelopmentParks & rec
Unanimous · 7-0
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PASSED (Unanimous)
Appointment of Jason Endress to Boards and Commissions:
Appointments
Unanimous · 7-0
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PASSED (Unanimous)
Reappointment of George Harkins to Planning and Zoning Commission:
DevelopmentAppointments
Unanimous · 7-0
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PASSED (Unanimous)
Appointment of Libby Davis to Planning and Zoning Commission:
DevelopmentAppointments
Unanimous · 7-0
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PASSED (Unanimous)
Rescheduling November Council Meeting to November 9th:
Yes 5 · No 1
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PASSED For 5 · Against 1. The move is due to the date falling on Election Day
Discussed, no vote ▸ showhide
- Duke Energy Watery Dam Briefing: Duke Energy presented on the inflatable gate installation project at the Watery Hydro Station, which will require a six to seven foot drawdown of the lake starting October 15th to facilitate 14 to 16 months of construction.
- COG Realignment: Council received an update on the effort to transition Kershaw County transportation planning from the Columbia Area Transportation System (COATS) back to the Santee Lynches Council of Governments to better secure road funding.
Public comment ▸ showhide
Nine residents provided comment, focusing on several key issues. Multiple speakers expressed frustration regarding the recent millage increase and perceived lack of transparency in the budget process.
Residents of Kirkover Lane urged the council to expedite legal action against a dog rescue facility they described as a public noise nuisance. Others expressed concern over potential future bond debt for sewer projects and highlighted the need for improved road funding and transparency in county operations.
Coming up ▸ showhide
- General Election: November 8, 2022.
- Next Council Meeting: Rescheduled to Wednesday, November 9, 2022.
- Boards and Commissions: Appointment of a new member to the Recreation Committee is expected to occur in November following the mandatory one-cycle waiting period.
Independent summary, generated from the county's public video, not an official county communication.