Council gave First Reading approval to a significantly amended Airport Overlay District (AOD) ordinance following extensive public feedback
These revisions aim to clarify agricultural protections for the local equestrian community while still establishing land use safeguards necessary for airport operations.
AOD Ordinance as Amended (1st Reading):
Yes 5 · No 2
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PASSED For 5 · Against 2. This ordinance establishes height and land use regulations near the airport, with new amendments addressing concerns about hobby farming, hunting, and church expansion
Votes at a glance ▸ showhide
Adopt the Agenda (None):
Unanimous · 6-0
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PASSED (Unanimous)
Approval of January 14, 2025 Minutes (None):
Yes 6 · No 0
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PASSED For 6 · Against 0 (J. Jones abstained)
AOD Ordinance as Amended (1st Reading):
Yes 5 · No 2
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PASSED For 5 · Against 2. This ordinance establishes height and land use regulations near the airport, with new amendments addressing concerns about hobby farming, hunting, and church expansion
Airport Hangar Contracts and Fees (1st Reading):
Yes 6 · No 1
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PASSED For 6 · Against 1. This sets formal license agreements and rates for private hangars at the airport
Fee-In-Lieu of Ad Valorem Taxes for Project Creed (1st Reading):
Taxes & budgetJobs & economyDevelopment
Yes 5 · No 2
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PASSED For 5 · Against 2. This is an initial procedural step for a potential economic development project
Employee Relations Committee Appointments (None):
Appointments
Unanimous · 6-0
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PASSED (Unanimous)
Reappointment of Vice-Chairman Russell Brazell (None):
Appointments
Yes 6 · No 0
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PASSED For 6 · Against 0 (R. Brazell abstained)
Housekeeping Votes:
Parks & rec
Unanimous · 6-0
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Council unanimously passed items to accept presentations from the library and Law Enforcement Officers Memorial, suspend rules for a Sterlite Technologies presentation, and move agenda item 14A to the February 11th meeting
Discussed, no vote ▸ showhide
- Election Commission Compensation: Chairman Connell requested that staff and the Voter Registration Director return at the next meeting with recommendations to adjust compensation for commission members and poll workers.
- Airport Hangar Operations: Staff clarified that there are currently 81 aircraft taxed in the county, with approximately 34 housed at the Kershaw County Airport.
- Administrative Projects: The County Administrator provided updates on preconstruction at Woodward Park, upcoming playground equipment deliveries at Mt. Pisgah, and efforts to standardize engineering requirements for local pole barn construction.
Public comment ▸ showhide
Ten residents addressed the council, primarily focusing on the AOD ordinance. Speakers expressed concerns regarding the potential impact of the airport overlay on property values, the long-term justification for airport capital investments, and the preservation of the local horse and hunt country culture.
Other residents raised issues regarding litter ordinances and provided testimony regarding experiences with county staff during construction permitting.
Coming up ▸ showhide
- Follow-up AOD Meeting: Council will host a public meeting regarding the AOD ordinance this Thursday at 6:30 p.m. in the council chambers.
- Next Council Meeting: Tuesday, February 11, 2025.
This is an independent summary prepared from the county's official published minutes and the meeting's live stream, not an official county communication.