Council approves FY2024/2025 Budget and approves new funding for United Way transportation
Council finalized the county budget for the upcoming fiscal year after passing several amendments, including creating a separate millage for the Sheriff's Office. Additionally, council approved a one-time allocation of $140,000 to the Kershaw County United Way transportation program to support transit services for residents.
Amendment #1 to FY2024/2025 Budget (Sheriff's Office millage):
Taxes & budgetPublic safety
Unanimous · 6-0
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PASSED (Unanimous)
Votes at a glance ▸ showhide
Adopt the agenda:
Unanimous · 6-0
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PASSED (Unanimous)
Accept ATAX committee report:
Unanimous · 6-0
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PASSED (Unanimous)
Approve minutes from June 11, 2024:
Yes 5 · No 0
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PASSED For 5 · Against 0 (D. Catoe abstained)
Amendment #1 to FY2024/2025 Budget (Sheriff's Office millage):
Taxes & budgetPublic safety
Unanimous · 6-0
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PASSED (Unanimous)
Amendment #2 to FY2024/2025 Budget (United Way funding):
Taxes & budget
Unanimous · 6-0
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PASSED (Unanimous)
Amendment #3 to FY2024/2025 Budget (Tax increase replacement via Reserves):
Taxes & budget
Yes 2 · No 4
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FAILED For 2 · Against 4
Final approval of FY2024/2025 Budget as amended:
Taxes & budget
Yes 5 · No 1
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PASSED For 5 · Against 1
Third reading of FY2024/2025 Millage Ordinance:
Taxes & budget
Yes 5 · No 1
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PASSED For 5 · Against 1
First reading of Case 24-19 (Impervious surface ratios for RV parks):
Parks & rec
Unanimous · 6-0
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PASSED (Unanimous)
First reading of Case 24-21 (Subdivision residential density limits):
DevelopmentHousing
Unanimous · 6-0
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PASSED (Unanimous)
Referral of Solar Energy Farms to Planning Commission:
Development
Unanimous · 6-0
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PASSED (Unanimous)
Reappointments to Library Board and Old English District:
Parks & recAppointments
Unanimous · 6-0
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PASSED (Unanimous)
Direct Legal Counsel to prepare/publish public hearing notice for airport moratorium ordinance:
Unanimous · 6-0
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PASSED (Unanimous)
Housekeeping Votes (Enter/Return from Executive Session, Adjourn meeting):
Unanimous · 6-0
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PASSED (Unanimous)
Discussed, no vote ▸ showhide
- Solar Energy Farms: Council members discussed concerns regarding the rapid expansion of solar energy projects, specifically in District 6, and the need for improved community notification processes.
- Airport Moratorium: Following executive session, Council moved to initiate a six-month moratorium on rezonings and new development within the airport overlay district to allow for a review of land use compatibility with federal aviation standards.
Public comment ▸ showhide
Four residents spoke during the public comment period.
Subjects included the annual audit reports for the Alpha Center, support for the United Way transportation budget motion, feedback on the county's litter ordinance, and concerns regarding the proliferation of solar energy farms in rural residential areas.
Coming up ▸ showhide
- Future Agenda: Discussions regarding the Joint Equine Advisory Committee and an update from the COG Director on the Catawba Water Basin are expected for upcoming meetings.
This is an independent summary prepared from the county's official published minutes and the meeting's live stream, not an official county communication.