Council moved forward with several key projects, including recreation improvements and industrial economic development incentives, while deferring the decision on a new policy regarding board and commission appointment deadlines
The council also unanimously agreed to cancel the December 26 meeting to accommodate the holiday schedule.
Approve Recreation Projects Plan (No Reading):
Parks & rec
Yes 4 · No 2
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PASSED For 4 · Against 2
Votes at a glance ▸ showhide
Proclamation for Community Giving Month (No Reading):
Unanimous · 6-0
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PASSED (Unanimous)
Minutes Approval for October 24, 2023 (No Reading):
Yes 5 · No 0
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PASSED For 5 · Against 0 (K. Guinn recused)
FILOT Ordinance for Project Tree (1st Reading):
Taxes & budget
Yes 4 · No 2
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PASSED For 4 · Against 2
FILOT Ordinance for Project White Oak (1st Reading):
Taxes & budget
Yes 4 · No 2
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PASSED For 4 · Against 2
Bethune Property Conveyance Ordinance (1st Reading):
Unanimous · 6-0
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PASSED (Unanimous)
Approve Recreation Projects Plan (No Reading):
Parks & rec
Yes 4 · No 2
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PASSED For 4 · Against 2
Convey Woodward Park to City of Camden (Amendment to Recreation Plan):
Parks & rec
Yes 2 · No 4
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FAILED For 2 · Against 4
Appoint Jeffrey Murphy to Board of Zoning Appeals (No Reading):
DevelopmentAppointments
Unanimous · 6-0
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PASSED (Unanimous)
Appoint Timothy Thomas to Assessment Appeals Board (No Reading):
Taxes & budgetAppointments
Yes 5 · No 0
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PASSED For 5 · Against 0
Appoint Terry Bullard to Assessment Appeals Board (No Reading):
Taxes & budgetAppointments
Yes 5 · No 0
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PASSED For 5 · Against 0
Discussed, no vote ▸ showhide
- Equine Development: Council members discussed the potential for equine-related economic development in the county following a recent fact-finding trip to Aiken.
- Deadlines for Appointments: Council discussed a proposal for a 90-day deadline for entities to appoint members to boards and commissions, after which the authority would revert to the County Council; legal staff will draft a formal ordinance for future consideration.
- Wateree Plaza Dumpster: Council authorized Chairwoman K. Guinn and Councilman D. Shoemake to attend a November 20 Planning and Zoning hearing regarding code violations.
- Planning Commission Appointment: The appointment for the Planning Commission vacancy was tabled.
- General Housekeeping: Council passed items related to agenda adoption, removing a personnel matter from the executive session, and scheduling adjustments for November and December meetings.
Coming up ▸ showhide
- Next Council Meeting: Tuesday, November 28, 2023.
- Future Agenda Item: Council will coordinate with the City of Camden regarding a vacancy on the Clean Community Commission.
This is an independent summary prepared from the county's official published minutes and the meeting's live stream, not an official county communication.