Chair Guinn announces resignation
In a concluding personal announcement, Chairwoman Katie Guinn announced her resignation from the Kershaw County Council. She noted her intent to transition into a new professional role requiring adherence to the Hatch Act and stated her desire to focus on her family.
Votes at a glance ▸ showhide
Adoption of the agenda:
Yes 5 · No 0
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PASSED For 5 · Against 0 (Unanimous)
Resolution #007.2024 honoring Camden High School Girls Basketball Team:
Schools
Yes 6 · No 0
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PASSED For 6 · Against 0 (Unanimous)
Approval of minutes (April 23, 2024):
Yes 7 · No 0
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PASSED For 7 · Against 0 (Unanimous)
Enter Executive Session:
Yes 6 · No 1
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PASSED For 6 · Against 1
Amendment to Resolution 24-13 regarding lot sizes:
Yes 6 · No 1
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PASSED For 6 · Against 1
Second Reading of Case 24-13 (Zoning lot size amendments):
Development
Yes 6 · No 1
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PASSED For 6 · Against 1
Second Reading of Emergency Management Ordinance:
Yes 7 · No 0
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PASSED For 7 · Against 0 (Unanimous)
Amendment regarding hunting clubs and gun ranges in Ordinance Case 24-11:
Yes 6 · No 1
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PASSED For 6 · Against 1
Resolution opposing U.S. Hwy 521 widening:
Yes 6 · No 1
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PASSED For 6 · Against 1. Note: The minutes reflect 6-1, though some opposition was noted during the vote.
Resolution regarding Camden Military Academy road closure:
Roads
Yes 7 · No 0
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PASSED For 7 · Against 0 (Unanimous)
Acceptance of bid for Old Armory Gymnasium ADA & Environmental Assessment:
Taxes & budgetEnvironment
Yes 7 · No 0
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PASSED For 7 · Against 0 (Unanimous)
Appointment of Jennifer Kelley to First Steps Board:
Appointments
Yes 7 · No 0
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PASSED For 7 · Against 0 (Unanimous)
Discussed, no vote ▸ showhide
Council members and staff discussed the logistics of the First Steps Board appointment, confirming Jennifer Kelley's qualifications.
Councilman Shoemake provided a status update on a motion to send a text amendment concerning housing density limitations (10% limit) to the Planning and Zoning Commission for formal recommendation.
Public comment ▸ showhide
Nine residents addressed the council on diverse topics, including opposition to the U.S.
Hwy 521 widening, support for sporting clay range flexibility, concerns regarding election software security, a request for a parental rights pledge, the necessity of infrastructure and traffic studies, and a proposal for a moratorium on large-scale residential development.
Coming up ▸ showhide
A special election process to fill the vacancy created by Chairwoman Guinn's resignation will be outlined by county staff and announced via press release.
This is an independent summary prepared from the county's official published minutes and the meeting's live stream, not an official county communication.