Council approved an $873,597 bid to construct a new boat ramp and parking facility at Wateree River Veterans Park
This project includes the installation of a dual concrete boat ramp, a floating dock, and 61 parking spaces, with completion expected in the spring of 2025.
Award of Bid for Wateree River Veterans Park Boat Ramp Construction:
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Unanimous · 7-0
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PASSED (Unanimous)
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Certification of Former TB Kawashima USA Mill Site (2nd Reading):
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Award of Bid for Wateree River Veterans Park Boat Ramp Construction:
Parks & recVeterans
Unanimous · 7-0
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PASSED (Unanimous)
Appointment of Mason Wolfe to the Planning Commission:
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Unanimous · 7-0
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Council members engaged in a lengthy discussion regarding the history of the Wateree River Veterans Park project, specifically acknowledging the advocacy of Chairman Ben Connell and Vice Chairman Russell Brazell in securing state funding.
Councilman Derek Shoemake encouraged staff to begin prioritizing future recreation projects, including KC West and Woodward Park, in upcoming budget discussions.
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No members of the public addressed the council during the public comment period.
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The next council meeting dates were not explicitly set during this special called meeting, as the council noted this session was held in lieu of the meeting originally scheduled for the week of Thanksgiving.
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