Council passed the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 budget and millage rate, finalizing a plan that includes no tax or fee increases
The budget also allocates $2.5 million from sewer reserves to satisfy grant matching requirements for a project intended to expand wastewater treatment capacity.
FY 2023-2024 Millage Rate (3rd Reading):
Taxes & budget
Unanimous · 5-0
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PASSED (Unanimous)
Votes at a glance ▸ showhide
FY 2023-2024 Budget (3rd Reading):
Taxes & budget
Yes 6 · No 1
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PASSED For 6 · Against 1
FY 2023-2024 Millage Rate (3rd Reading):
Taxes & budget
Unanimous · 5-0
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PASSED (Unanimous)
Amendment to Zoning Ordinance Membership Terms (3rd Reading):
DevelopmentAppointments
Unanimous · 5-0
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PASSED (Unanimous). The amendment extends commission membership to three consecutive terms
Amendment to Zoning Ordinance Removal Procedure (3rd Reading):
Development
Unanimous · 5-0
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PASSED (Unanimous). The amendment requires a two-thirds supermajority vote for council to remove a board member for cause
Rezoning 2.58 Acres on Tickle Hill Road (1st Reading):
DevelopmentRoads
Unanimous · 5-0
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PASSED (Unanimous)
Rezoning 6.30 Acres on Ridgeway Road (1st Reading):
DevelopmentRoads
Yes 5 · No 1
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PASSED For 5 · Against 1
Rezoning 46 Acres near Carolina Motor Sports Park (1st Reading):
DevelopmentParks & rec
Unanimous · 5-0
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PASSED (Unanimous)
SCDOT Letter for COG Reassignment (New Business):
DevelopmentRoads
Unanimous · 5-0
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PASSED (Unanimous). The county will transition from the Central Midlands COG to the Santee Lynches COG for transportation planning
Discussed, no vote ▸ showhide
Council received an update regarding a $10 million state infrastructure grant.
The administrator clarified that $2.5 million is being moved to a contingency line item within the sewer fund to serve as a match for a project adding one million gallons of daily capacity to the county’s wastewater facility.
Public comment ▸ showhide
Residents voiced significant opposition to the proposed use of ARPA funds for recreation projects, arguing that water and sewer infrastructure should remain the top priority.
Several speakers expressed concerns regarding the transparency of the grant application process. Other residents debated the proposed Dollar General rezoning in Ridgeway, with supporters emphasizing the need for local grocery access and convenience, while opponents cited concerns about increased traffic, safety, and the potential for spot zoning.
Coming up ▸ showhide
The next council meeting will continue the legislative process for the three rezoning ordinances that passed their first reading.
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