The headline
The Council approved a sweeping recreation improvement plan that allocates $6 million in ARPA funds, contingent upon a matching $6 million contribution from the Kershaw County Health Services District.
The project aims to revitalize existing local parks and facilities based on a process involving the County Recreation Commission and future Council approval.
Allocation of $6M ARPA funds for Recreation Improvements (Motion #1):
Parks & rec
Yes 5 · No 2
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PASSED For 5 · Against 2
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Ordinance amending Kershaw/Fairfield Multi-County Industrial Park Agreement (3rd Reading):
Jobs & economyParks & rec
Yes 6 · No 0
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PASSED For 6 · Against 0 (R. Brazell recused)
Zoning Map amendment for Tax Parcel #294-00-00-045 (2nd Reading):
Taxes & budgetDevelopment
Unanimous · 7-0
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PASSED (Unanimous). The amendment allows for the placement of a second mobile home on the property
Allocation of $6M ARPA funds for Recreation Improvements (Motion #1):
Parks & rec
Yes 5 · No 2
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PASSED For 5 · Against 2
Purchase of Chassis for EMS for $165,000 (Motion #2):
EMS & fire
Unanimous · 7-0
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PASSED (Unanimous)
Kirkland Community Center $63,000 ARPA funding for 2-year program (Motion #3):
Unanimous · 7-0
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PASSED (Unanimous)
The ARTS of Kershaw County $130,895 ARPA funding (Motion #4):
Yes 6 · No 1
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PASSED For 6 · Against 1
The ARTS of Kershaw County $10,000 ATAX funding (Motion #5):
Yes 6 · No 1
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PASSED For 6 · Against 1
Wateree Boat Ramp $100,000 ATAX funding (Motion #6):
Yes 5 · No 2
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PASSED For 5 · Against 2
FCA Kershaw County $7,500 ARPA funding (Motion #7):
Yes 6 · No 0
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PASSED For 6 · Against 0 (J. Jones absent)
Ordinance setting the Millage rate (2nd Reading):
Taxes & budget
Yes 6 · No 1
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PASSED For 6 · Against 1
Routine and Housekeeping Votes:
Jobs & economyParks & rec
Unanimous · 7-0
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The Council unanimously approved the agenda, proclamations for Dr.
Thomas Stowe Mullikin and Chip Galloway, minutes from May 9, 2023, the bid for the Governor Hill Industrial Park turn lane, entry and exit of executive session, and meeting adjournment
Discussed, no vote ▸ tap to showtap to hide
- Amendment to Budget for ARPA projects list: Vice-Chairman Jimmy Jones introduced a motion to adopt the Administrator's list of ARPA projects; the motion FAILED For 1 · Against 6.
- Budget Amendment for EMS Ambulance: Vice-Chairman Jones introduced an amendment to increase the EMS chassis funding to include an additional ambulance; the motion FAILED For 1 · Against 6.
- Public Hearing: A public hearing was held regarding the Multi-County Industrial Park (MCIP) agreement; no members of the public spoke.
Public comment ▸ tap to showtap to hide
Residents and local officials addressed the Council on several topics:
Ashley Rabon and Lugoff Fire Chief Chris Spitzer requested funding for a water rescue boat to improve safety on the Wateree River.
Vickie Moniz advocated for a return to paper ballots and hand counting to increase government trust.
Tim Taylor expressed concerns regarding ARPA fund priorities and maintenance at the Elgin recycling site.
Amanda Stephen urged the Council to be considerate of taxpayer spending and focus on public safety and infrastructure priorities.
Coming up ▸ tap to showtap to hide
- Next meeting: June 13, 2023. Council is expected to receive recommendations from the ATAX Committee and further updates on board appointments.
This is an independent summary prepared from the county's official published minutes and the meeting's live stream, not an official county communication.