Setting the framework for a new council term
The County Council focused its first meeting of the year on establishing administrative rules for transparency and setting the operational schedule for 2023. Council members passed an ordinance to formalize new rules of order, which include requirements for all budget amendments to be submitted in writing and placed on the agenda prior to a vote, aiming to prevent last-minute additions during budget proceedings.
2023 County Council Meeting Schedule:
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PASSED For 5 · Against 0. Council will meet the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 6:00 p.m
Votes at a glance ▸ showhide
Amendments to Meeting Agenda:
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PASSED For 5 · Against 0. Council voted to remove holiday schedule examples from the proposed meeting schedule
Adoption of Amended Agenda:
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Approval of December 15, 2022 Minutes:
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PASSED For 2 · Against 0 (Guinn, Catoe, and Tomlinson abstained)
Amended and Restated Ordinance Determining Rules and Order (1st Reading):
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Nomination of Jimmy Jones as Vice-Chair:
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PASSED For 4 · Against 0 (J. Jones abstained)
Involvement of Chair in Clerk to Council Hiring Process:
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2023 County Council Meeting Schedule:
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PASSED For 5 · Against 0. Council will meet the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 6:00 p.m
Routine Administrative Votes:
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PASSED For 5 · Against 0. This includes motions to enter and exit executive session for a personnel matter and the motion to adjourn
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- Distribution of Narcan to First Responders: Councilman Brazell introduced the topic for the benefit of volunteer firefighters, but withdrew the motion after it was clarified that the Fire Department is already working with DHEC to implement a free training and distribution program.
- Potential Development of a Kershaw County Sewer Authority: Council discussed the merits of forming a sewer authority to guide infrastructure and economic development. Members expressed varying opinions, with some highlighting the need for more expertise and others cautioning against adding bureaucracy. Council is awaiting a comprehensive sewer assessment from the administration.
- Potential Development of an Architectural Review Board: Council explored the possibility of creating a board to oversee architectural standards for new developments. The discussion noted that any such board would need to be integrated into the county's zoning ordinance as part of the ongoing comprehensive plan update.
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- Special Meeting: A special meeting will be called for the second reading of the Rules and Order ordinance to prepare for the formation of a finance committee.
- January 24 Meeting: Council will hold its next regular meeting, where the third reading of the rules ordinance is expected.
This is an independent summary prepared from the county's official published minutes and the meeting's live stream, not an official county communication.