Council passes litter control ordinance and approves business park expansion
Council voted to establish a new Litter Control Ordinance that sets mandatory fines and community service requirements for solid waste violations. Additionally, council finalized the creation of a Joint Multi-County Business Park with Lee County to support regional economic development.
Joint Multi-County Business Park Ordinance (3rd Reading):
Jobs & economyParks & rec
Unanimous · 7-0
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PASSED (Unanimous)
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Joint Multi-County Business Park Ordinance (3rd Reading):
Jobs & economyParks & rec
Unanimous · 7-0
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PASSED (Unanimous)
Unified Code of Zoning and Land Development Regulations Amendment (2nd Reading):
DevelopmentHousing
Unanimous · 7-0
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PASSED (Unanimous). This amendment clarifies residential density standards for multi-family developments
Litter Control Ordinance (3rd Reading):
Unanimous · 7-0
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PASSED (Unanimous). The ordinance was amended to include hardship provisions for fines and remove imprisonment terms before final passage
Resolution Opposing U.S. Hwy 521 Widening:
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TABLED 4-3. The resolution to oppose the project was deferred indefinitely to allow for further information gathering
Detention Shower Project Bid:
Public safety
Unanimous · 7-0
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PASSED (Unanimous). Council approved a $172,379.83 bid for renovations at the Kershaw County Detention Center
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- Administrative Housekeeping: Council adopted the evening's agenda and approved the minutes from the February 27, 2024, meeting.
- Proclamations: Council honored Senior Chief Petty Officer Charles J. Neese and recognized March as Women's History Month.
- Board Appointment: Rozalyn Franklin was appointed to the Assessment Appeals Board.
- Executive Session: Council met privately to receive legal briefings on economic development matters and attorney-client privileged information; no votes were taken.
Coming up ▸ showhide
- Joint Council and Planning Commission Meeting: Monday, March 18, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. regarding the Comprehensive Plan.
- Finance Committee Meeting: Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at 3:30 p.m.
This is an independent summary prepared from the county's official published minutes and the meeting's live stream, not an official county communication.