Airport Overlay District amendments pass second reading
The Council approved the Second Reading of the Airport Overlay District (AOD) ordinance following extensive amendments intended to protect property rights, particularly for historic equine and agricultural uses near Woodward Field. The council also approved a series of housekeeping and procedural items, including the adoption of the agenda and the approval of minutes from the January 28, 2025, meeting.
Airport Overlay District (AOD) Ordinance with amendments (2nd Reading):
Yes 5 · No 2
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PASSED For 5 · Against 2
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Airport Overlay District (AOD) Ordinance with amendments (2nd Reading):
Yes 5 · No 2
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PASSED For 5 · Against 2
Private Hangar Contracts Ordinance (2nd Reading):
Yes 6 · No 1
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PASSED For 6 · Against 1
Fee-In-Lieu of Ad Valorem Taxes Agreement for Project Creed (1st Reading):
Taxes & budget
Yes 5 · No 2
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PASSED For 5 · Against 2
Multi-County Business Park Ordinance (1st Reading):
Jobs & economyParks & rec
Yes 6 · No 1
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PASSED For 6 · Against 1
Sewer Ordinance amendments (1st Reading):
Water & sewer
Unanimous · 7-0
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PASSED (Unanimous)
Routine items (Agenda adoption, Proclamations for Black History Month and Dr. H.W. Hulteen, minutes approval, adjournment):
Unanimous · 7-0
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PASSED (All Unanimous)
Discussed, no vote ▸ showhide
- Election Commission Compensation: The Council discussed the need to increase compensation for poll workers and election commissioners to ensure adequate staffing. Administrator Danny Templar confirmed this issue will be addressed during the upcoming budget process.
- Kershaw County Goals and Objectives: Chairman Ben Connell introduced a proposal to create a formal "Goals and Objectives" document to guide the county's long-term vision and align with the Comprehensive Plan.
- Ad Hoc Stormwater Advisory Committee: Chairman Connell announced the formation of a 13-member Ad Hoc Stormwater Advisory Committee to identify funding options and infrastructure priorities. The committee has a nine-month term.
Coming up ▸ showhide
- Follow-up AOD Public Meeting: Thursday, February 13, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers.
- Next Council Meeting: February 25, 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.