Council approved a $2.7 million bond for the Southern Loop sewer project and settled a pending lawsuit regarding a Planning Commission decision
The meeting, which served as the final session for outgoing members, also saw the approval of several economic development measures and a formal proclamation honoring retiring Equine Center Director Mike Mathis.
Financing for Southern Loop Sewer Project (3rd Reading):
Water & sewer
Yes 3 · No 2
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PASSED For 3 · Against 2
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Agenda Amendment to Adjust Date and Time:
Yes 3 · No 2
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PASSED For 3 · Against 2
Financing for Southern Loop Sewer Project (3rd Reading):
Water & sewer
Yes 3 · No 2
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PASSED For 3 · Against 2
Rezoning for Carolina Motorsports Park (3rd Reading):
DevelopmentParks & rec
Unanimous · 5-0
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PASSED (Unanimous)
Fee in Lieu of Taxes for Orion Performance Compounds (3rd Reading):
Taxes & budget
Unanimous · 5-0
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PASSED (Unanimous)
$35,000 Allocation for Battlefield Burial Support:
Yes 4 · No 1
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PASSED For 4 · Against 1
Appointment of Mr. Garcia to Clean Community Council:
Appointments
Unanimous · 5-0
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PASSED (Unanimous)
Reappointment of Ben Strickland to Zoning Board of Appeals:
DevelopmentAppointments
Unanimous · 5-0
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PASSED (Unanimous)
2023 Council Meeting Schedule (January/February only):
Unanimous · 5-0
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PASSED (Unanimous)
Settlement of Legal Case 2022-CP-28-00699:
Yes 3 · No 2
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PASSED For 3 · Against 2
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- Annual Financial Audit: Representatives from the county's accounting firm presented the annual audit, reporting an unmodified opinion with no internal control findings. The report indicated the county maintains a healthy financial position with a positive change in fund balance.
- S.C. DNR Bass Survey: DNR biologists presented a detailed analysis of the largemouth bass population in Lake Waterey, concluding that the fishery remains strong and above state averages, despite concerns expressed by some local anglers.
Public comment ▸ showhide
Residents addressed the council regarding meeting procedures, expressing frustration over meeting cancellations and the scheduling of morning sessions.
Other comments included concerns about sewer debt management and the use of general funds versus cash reserves for infrastructure projects, as well as farewell remarks to outgoing council members.
Coming up ▸ showhide
- Special Election for District 3: A special election is scheduled for March 28, 2023, with associated primaries and runoffs occurring throughout January and February 2023.
- Future Scheduling: Per the newly passed meeting schedule, the council will meet during January and February 2023 to address pending ordinances and transition matters for the incoming council.
Independent summary, generated from the county's public video, not an official county communication.