Council accelerates economic development by approving major industrial project extensions and adding key agenda items
The council voted unanimously to adopt an amended agenda to facilitate time-sensitive economic development actions, including extending investment timelines for Canfor Southern Pine and restructuring fee agreements for INV Performance Surfaces. These measures aim to support local manufacturing growth while maintaining public oversight through scheduled hearings.
Resolution authorizing assignment and assumption of fee agreements for INV Performance Surfaces (None):
Unanimous · 6-0
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PASSED (Unanimous)
Votes at a glance ▸ showhide
Adoption of Amended Agenda (None):
Unanimous · 6-0
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PASSED (Unanimous)
First Reading of Ordinance extending Canfor Southern Pine investment period (1st Reading):
Jobs & economy
Unanimous · 6-0
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PASSED (Unanimous)
Resolution authorizing assignment and assumption of fee agreements for INV Performance Surfaces (None):
Unanimous · 6-0
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PASSED (Unanimous)
Approval of FY24 Budget and Millage Ordinance schedule (None):
Taxes & budget
Unanimous · 6-0
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PASSED (Unanimous)
Appointment of Andrea Larrymore to Recreation Commission (None):
Parks & recAppointments
Unanimous · 6-0
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PASSED (Unanimous)
Appointment of Jason Bittner to Recreation Commission (None):
Parks & recAppointments
Unanimous · 6-0
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PASSED (Unanimous)
Discussed, no vote ▸ showhide
- Proclamations: The council formally recognized April as Fair Housing Month and April as the Month of the Military Child.
- Meeting Minutes: Council approved the regular meeting minutes from March 28, 2023, and the special called meeting minutes from April 6, 2023.
- Budget and Planning: Council members discussed the upcoming FY24 budget cycle, emphasizing the importance of the Finance Committee's ongoing work, and reviewed input from recent public planning and zoning workshops.
- Infrastructure: Council members addressed ongoing concerns regarding boat ramp safety, courthouse facilities, and the SC-12 Black River Road improvement project, encouraging residents to provide feedback to the SCDOT.
- Administrative Updates: Council discussed the status of recreation program team-drafting mechanisms and the ongoing development of the County Comprehensive Plan.
Coming up ▸ showhide
- Public Hearing: A public hearing for the Canfor Southern Pine ordinance is scheduled for the May 9, 2023, council meeting.
- Budget Meetings: The council is coordinating upcoming Finance Committee meetings to finalize the FY24 budget schedule.
This is an independent summary prepared from the county's official published minutes and the meeting's live stream, not an official county communication.