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July 11, 2023
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The headline

Council moves to evaluate time limits for RV park occupancy. Following a motion by Councilman Derek Shoemake, the council directed the County Administrator to consult with the Planning and Zoning Commission regarding the potential expansion or removal of current three-month occupancy limits for recreational vehicle parks.

This initiative aims to accommodate long-term project workers and residents while introducing a formal record-keeping requirement for park operators.

Motion to adjust RV/Camp park occupancy limits: Parks & rec

   Unanimous · 7-0
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How they voted - unanimous
✓ Ben Connell✓ Russell Brazell✓ Sammie Tucker Jr.✓ Derek Shoemake✓ Jimmy Jones✓ Brant Tomlinson✓ Danny Catoe

PASSED (Unanimous)

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Adoption of Agenda (including addition of Executive Session):

   Unanimous · 7-0
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How they voted - unanimous
✓ Ben Connell✓ Russell Brazell✓ Sammie Tucker Jr.✓ Derek Shoemake✓ Jimmy Jones✓ Brant Tomlinson✓ Danny Catoe

PASSED (Unanimous)

Approval of June 27, 2023 Minutes:

   Yes 6 · No 0
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How they voted - unanimous
✓ 6 members voted yes
The official minutes recorded this vote as a count without listing each member by name.

PASSED  For 6 · Against 0 (K. Guinn abstained)

Rezone Property on Tickle Hill Road (2nd Reading): DevelopmentRoads

   Yes 6 · No 0
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How they voted - unanimous
✓ Ben Connell✓ Russell Brazell✓ Derek Shoemake✓ Jimmy Jones✓ Brant Tomlinson✓ Danny Catoe● Sammie Tucker Jr. (recused)

PASSED  For 6 · Against 0 (S. Tucker recused). The property (TMS# 299-00-00-060) moves from R-15 to General Development to accommodate an existing auto repair business

Rezone Property on Ridgeway Road (2nd Reading): DevelopmentRoads

   Unanimous · 7-0
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How they voted - unanimous
✓ Ben Connell✓ Russell Brazell✓ Sammie Tucker Jr.✓ Derek Shoemake✓ Jimmy Jones✓ Brant Tomlinson✓ Danny Catoe

PASSED (Unanimous). The property (TMS# 264-00-00-009) moves from RD-2 to B-2 for potential retail development

Rezone Property on Kershaw Highway (2nd Reading): DevelopmentParks & rec

   Unanimous · 7-0
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How they voted - unanimous
✓ Ben Connell✓ Russell Brazell✓ Sammie Tucker Jr.✓ Derek Shoemake✓ Jimmy Jones✓ Brant Tomlinson✓ Danny Catoe

PASSED (Unanimous). The property (TMS# 063-00-00-104 and others) moves from RD-2 to General Development to support business expansion near the motorsports park

Resolution for Project Creed: Taxes & budget

   Unanimous · 7-0
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How they voted - unanimous
✓ Ben Connell✓ Russell Brazell✓ Sammie Tucker Jr.✓ Derek Shoemake✓ Jimmy Jones✓ Brant Tomlinson✓ Danny Catoe

PASSED (Unanimous). This resolution establishes a fee-in-lieu-of-taxes (FILOT) agreement framework for a proposed 48-megawatt solar project

About this project: Project Creed »

Resolution for Project 1802: Taxes & budget

   Unanimous · 7-0
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How they voted - unanimous
✓ Ben Connell✓ Russell Brazell✓ Sammie Tucker Jr.✓ Derek Shoemake✓ Jimmy Jones✓ Brant Tomlinson✓ Danny Catoe

PASSED (Unanimous). This resolution establishes a FILOT agreement framework for a proposed 150-megawatt solar project

Motion to adjust RV/Camp park occupancy limits: Parks & rec

   Unanimous · 7-0
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How they voted - unanimous
✓ Ben Connell✓ Russell Brazell✓ Sammie Tucker Jr.✓ Derek Shoemake✓ Jimmy Jones✓ Brant Tomlinson✓ Danny Catoe

PASSED (Unanimous)

Routine procedural votes (Entering/Exiting Executive Session, Adjournment):

   Unanimous · 7-0
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How they voted - unanimous
✓ Ben Connell✓ Russell Brazell✓ Sammie Tucker Jr.✓ Derek Shoemake✓ Jimmy Jones✓ Brant Tomlinson✓ Danny Catoe

PASSED (Unanimous)

Discussed, no vote ▸ tap to showtap to hide
  • Operation Picnic Table: Local veteran Greg Ooten presented a proposal to install picnic tables, memorial bricks, and military branch seals at Veterans Park. The project would be privately funded, and Council directed staff to review the plan and report back within two weeks.
Public comment ▸ tap to showtap to hide

Seven speakers addressed the council. Public comments largely centered on the proposed Ridgeway Road retail project, with several residents and property owners expressing support for the convenience and economic benefit it would provide, while others raised concerns about the impact of rezoning and commercial activity on rural areas.

Additionally, the council read an email from a resident regarding his opposition to existing time limits on public comments during meetings.

Coming up ▸ tap to showtap to hide
  • Town Hall Meeting: Councilman Derek Shoemake announced a town hall scheduled for August 10 in Elgin to discuss regional growth; location details to be finalized.
  • Waterway Cleanup: Councilman Brant Tomlinson invited the public to participate in a 1.7-mile waterway cleanup event on July 15, beginning at Veterans Park.

This is an independent summary prepared from the county's official published minutes and the meeting's live stream, not an official county communication.

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