Council moves forward with third reading of industrial fee agreement
In a session marked by budget discussions and recognitions, the council advanced a fee agreement amendment for Canfor Southern Pine and established a path for future fiscal deliberations regarding capital projects and impact fees.
Ordinance amendment to fee agreement (3rd Reading):
Yes 6 · No 0
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Votes at a glance ▸ showhide
Adoption of the agenda:
Unanimous · 7-0
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Proclamation for St. Matthews Baptist Church:
Unanimous · 7-0
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Approval of meeting minutes from April 25, 2023:
Yes 6 · No 0
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Ordinance amendment to fee agreement (3rd Reading):
Yes 6 · No 0
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PASSED For 6 · Against 0
Kershaw/Fairfield Multi-County Industrial Park agreement (2nd Reading):
Jobs & economyParks & rec
Yes 6 · No 0
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PASSED For 6 · Against 0
Zoning map amendment for Tax Parcel #294-00-00-045 (1st Reading):
Taxes & budgetDevelopment
Yes 6 · No 0
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PASSED For 6 · Against 0
Resolution 195.2023 honoring Colonel Loren Webb:
Yes 6 · No 0
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PASSED For 6 · Against 0
Executive Session procedures:
Yes 6 · No 0
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PASSED For 6 · Against 0 (to enter and return)
Discussed, no vote ▸ showhide
- Impact Fee Study: Consultant Matt Noonkester presented a high-level briefing on the ongoing impact fee study, detailing the legal framework for assessing fees on new development. No formal action was taken, but the council discussed the potential for service zones and the long-term methodology for establishing rates.
- Finance Committee Recommendations: The committee presented initial recommendations for ARPA and ATAX funding, including $6M for recreation, $165,000 for EMS chassis, $63,000 for the Kirkland Community Center, $100,000 for the Wateree River Boat Ramp, and $100,000 for the Arts Center. These items were presented for information only; no votes were taken.
- FY23/24 Budget: The County Administrator presented a detailed overview of the proposed budget, noting it includes a three percent cost-of-living adjustment for employees and addresses various capital equipment needs without tax or millage increases.
Coming up ▸ showhide
- Second Reading of Zoning Map Amendment: Scheduled for May 23, 2023.
- Second Reading of Annual Budget: Scheduled for May 23, 2023.
- Third Reading of Zoning Map Amendment: Scheduled for June 13, 2023.
- Board and Commission Nominations: Scheduled for June 13, 2023.
This is an independent summary prepared from the county's official published minutes and the meeting's live stream, not an official county communication.