The headline
Council advances industrial park covenant updates. The Kershaw County Council held a regular meeting Tuesday evening, where they finalized the third reading of an ordinance regarding restrictive covenants for a local industrial park. The council also received updates on various infrastructure projects and formally nominated a new member to the Planning Commission.
Amendment and Restatement of Restrictive Covenants for the Industrial Park formerly known as Governor's Hill West Business Park (3rd Reading):
Council approved a third reading to update restrictive covenants for the Governor's Hill Industrial Park.
Jobs & economyParks & rec
Unanimous · 7-0
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How they voted - unanimous
✓ Ben Connell✓ Russell Brazell✓ Sammie Tucker Jr.✓ Derek Shoemake✓ Jimmy Jones✓ Brant Tomlinson✓ Danny CatoeWhat this was about
This ordinance amends restrictive covenants originally established in 2011 for the site formerly known as Governor's Hill West Business Park. The update is a mandatory requirement following a 2018 roadway construction project that resulted in a wetlands incursion. To mitigate this impact, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers required the County to delineate and protect additional wetlands and expand buffer zones. The measure formally incorporates updated property surveys into the deed records to ensure compliance with federal permit SAC 2006-03871. By settling these environmental requirements, the County clears the legal path for future economic development on the remaining industrial acreage. The ordinance passed unanimously on its third and final reading after moving through the legislative process since August. Council Chairman Ben Connell and staff are now authorized to execute the necessary legal filings.
PASSED (Unanimous)
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Amendment and Restatement of Restrictive Covenants for the Industrial Park formerly known as Governor's Hill West Business Park (3rd Reading):
Council approved a third reading to update restrictive covenants for the Governor's Hill Industrial Park.
Jobs & economyParks & rec
Unanimous · 7-0
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How they voted - unanimous
✓ Ben Connell✓ Russell Brazell✓ Sammie Tucker Jr.✓ Derek Shoemake✓ Jimmy Jones✓ Brant Tomlinson✓ Danny CatoeWhat this was about
This ordinance amends restrictive covenants originally established in 2011 for the site formerly known as Governor's Hill West Business Park. The update is a mandatory requirement following a 2018 roadway construction project that resulted in a wetlands incursion. To mitigate this impact, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers required the County to delineate and protect additional wetlands and expand buffer zones. The measure formally incorporates updated property surveys into the deed records to ensure compliance with federal permit SAC 2006-03871. By settling these environmental requirements, the County clears the legal path for future economic development on the remaining industrial acreage. The ordinance passed unanimously on its third and final reading after moving through the legislative process since August. Council Chairman Ben Connell and staff are now authorized to execute the necessary legal filings.
PASSED (Unanimous)
Nomination of Christopher Renfroe to the Planning Commission (Effective October 3, 2024):
Christopher Renfroe was appointed to the Planning Commission to fill an upcoming vacancy.
Development
Unanimous · 7-0
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How they voted - unanimous
✓ Ben Connell✓ Russell Brazell✓ Sammie Tucker Jr.✓ Derek Shoemake✓ Jimmy Jones✓ Brant Tomlinson✓ Danny CatoeWhat this was about
Council voted unanimously to appoint Christopher Renfroe to the Kershaw County Planning Commission. Renfroe will fill the seat currently held by Clifton Emmons, whose term is expiring. The appointment is scheduled to become effective October 3, 2024, to ensure a seamless transition and prevent any gap in the board's functionality. During the meeting, it was noted that Renfroe has been active in local zoning discussions and will bring a business-oriented perspective to the commission. Because Renfroe currently serves on the ATAX committee, his move to the Planning Commission will create a new vacancy on that board that will need to be addressed in the coming months. Another Planning Commission seat representing District 4 is also expected to become vacant in early October.
PASSED (Unanimous)
Routine Housekeeping Items:
Unanimous · 7-0
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How they voted - unanimous
✓ Ben Connell✓ Russell Brazell✓ Sammie Tucker Jr.✓ Derek Shoemake✓ Jimmy Jones✓ Brant Tomlinson✓ Danny CatoePASSED (Unanimous)
Includes adoption of the agenda as amended, approval of minutes from August 27, 2024 (4-0, B. Tomlinson abstained), entering and exiting executive session, and adjournment of the meeting.
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- Finance Committee Update: Councilman Sammie Tucker Jr. provided a briefing on the Pecan Orchard subdivision. The committee is seeking a holistic long-term approach to stormwater management and expects to provide a comprehensive report during the September 24 council meeting.
- Project Status Reports: County Administrator Danny Templar provided progress updates on upcoming county infrastructure, including the Veterans Park boat ramp, the Bethune and Westville ballfield rehabilitations, Woodward Park construction, and the Wastewater Treatment Plant expansion.
- Staffing Announcements: Council members officially welcomed Johnny Deal as the new Public Information Officer for Kershaw County.
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- Carlyn Buring addressed the council regarding stormwater drainage concerns at Pecan Orchard, requesting clarification on ditch maintenance and property easements.
- Tom Wear II spoke about the upcoming anniversary of the September 11 attacks and expressed his views regarding the collapse of World Trade Center Building 7.
Coming up ▸ tap to showtap to hide
- The next Kershaw County Council meeting is scheduled for September 24, 2024, at which time the Finance Committee is expected to present a full report regarding Pecan Orchard.
This is an independent summary prepared from the county's official published minutes and the meeting's live stream, not an official county communication.