Council approved a $249,914.82 bid for roof reconstruction at the Kershaw County Detention Center
This contract, awarded to Johnson-Laux Construction, will be funded through the $600,000 capital improvement budget previously allocated for jail facility needs.
Zoning Map Amendment for 104.17 acres on US Highway 1 South (2nd Reading):
DevelopmentSchools
Unanimous · 5-0
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PASSED (Unanimous, 5-0). This amendment facilitates the future placement of a communications tower at Lugoff-Elgin High School
Votes at a glance ▸ showhide
Base Lease Agreement with Mt. Pisgah Community and Resource Center (3rd Reading):
County property
Unanimous · 5-0
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PASSED (Unanimous, 5-0)
Zoning Map Amendment for 104.17 acres on US Highway 1 South (2nd Reading):
DevelopmentSchools
Unanimous · 5-0
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PASSED (Unanimous, 5-0). This amendment facilitates the future placement of a communications tower at Lugoff-Elgin High School
Resolution for ADA Accessibility and Grievance Policies:
Unanimous · 5-0
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PASSED (Unanimous, 5-0)
Clean Community Commission Letter:
Unanimous · 5-0
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PASSED (Unanimous, 5-0)
Appointment of Jill Wolfe to Clean Community Commission:
Appointments
Unanimous · 5-0
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PASSED (Unanimous, 4-0)
Reappointment of Ray Din to Airport Advisory Committee:
Appointments
Unanimous · 5-0
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PASSED (Unanimous, 5-0)
Appointment of Lanny Gunter to Board of Zoning Appeals:
DevelopmentAppointments
Unanimous · 5-0
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PASSED (Unanimous, 5-0)
Ratification of Heather Dykes to Planning Commission:
Development
Yes 4 · No 1
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PASSED For 4 · Against 1
Ratification of Ned Towell to Planning Commission:
Development
Unanimous · 5-0
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PASSED (Unanimous, 4-0)
Routine procedural votes:
Unanimous · 5-0
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Adoption of agenda, approval of September 26 minutes, and motions to enter/exit executive session all PASSED (Unanimous, 5-0)
Discussed, no vote ▸ showhide
- Parks and Recreation Update: Shane Duncan presented three conceptual layouts for county parks. The Recreation Commission recommended prioritizing a $10 million project at Woodward Park, contingent on adjacent land acquisition. Council directed the Finance Committee to review the proposals and provide a recommendation.
- MAD Festival Update: Dolly Patton reported that the recent 9-day arts festival saw 2,500 attendees, a significant increase from previous years, and successfully drew regional tourism to the county.
- Jail Study: Administrator Danny Templar noted that Mosley Architects is preparing options for the detention center, with a staff briefing scheduled for October 18 and a council briefing for October 24.
Public comment ▸ showhide
- Tom Webb, III: Invited the public to a screening regarding the Constitution and expressed concerns about the potential for nuclear conflict and the need for disaster preparedness.
- Curtis Butler: Raised concerns regarding radio frequency (RF) exposure from cell towers proposed near schools, citing potential health and environmental impacts.
Coming up ▸ showhide
- The next regular County Council meeting is scheduled for October 24, 2023.
- The Finance Committee will review Parks and Recreation project proposals for future council consideration.
This is an independent summary prepared from the county's official published minutes and the meeting's live stream, not an official county communication.