Major wastewater expansion and safety planning approved
The Council took significant steps toward infrastructure growth by awarding a $16.4 million contract to M.B. Kahn Waterworks for a 1-million-gallon-per-day expansion of the wastewater treatment plant. Additionally, the Council committed $200,000 in matching funds to support a regional safety action plan aimed at reducing traffic congestion and improving pedestrian infrastructure along the Highway 1 and White Pond Road corridors.
Safe Streets for All Safety Action Plan Funding:
RoadsGrants
Unanimous · 7-0
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PASSED (Unanimous). Council approved $200,000 in matching funds to secure regional grant support for roadway and pedestrian safety improvements
Votes at a glance ▸ showhide
Chapter 32 Utilities Ordinance Amendment (3rd Reading):
Water & sewer
Unanimous · 7-0
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PASSED (Unanimous). This update clarifies definitions and pre-treatment requirements for the county sewer ordinance to align with federal regulations
Private Hangar License and Hangar Construction Ordinance (3rd Reading):
Taxes & budgetJobs & economyDevelopment
Yes 6 · No 0
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PASSED For 6 · Against 0 (R. Brazell abstained).
The ordinance was approved alongside two amendments establishing specific ground lease rates, economic development abatement criteria, and requirements that aircraft must be registered and taxed in Kershaw County
Construction Contract for WWTP Expansion (3 MGD):
Water & sewerGrants
Unanimous · 7-0
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PASSED (Unanimous). This award funds the expansion of wastewater treatment capacity using $10 million in state grant funding alongside local enterprise funds
Safe Streets for All Safety Action Plan Funding:
RoadsGrants
Unanimous · 7-0
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PASSED (Unanimous). Council approved $200,000 in matching funds to secure regional grant support for roadway and pedestrian safety improvements
Budget and Finance Housekeeping:
Taxes & budget
Unanimous · 7-0
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PASSED (Unanimous). Council approved dates for the annual budget retreat (April 3-5), the 2025-2026 budget reading schedule, and a series of Finance Committee meetings
Discussed, no vote ▸ showhide
- Salary Study: Councilman Jimmy Jones requested that the County Administrator initiate a salary study for county employees, noting that the last comprehensive review occurred in 2000. Staff will develop a cost estimate and report back to the Finance Committee.
- SCART Presentation: Representatives from the South Carolina American Revolution Trust (SCART) provided an update on their new research center at the Robert Mills Courthouse and their ongoing efforts to preserve Revolutionary War artifacts.
Public comment ▸ showhide
- Krishonda Tones spoke regarding the importance of implementing financial literacy programs in the county to help residents manage debt and economic opportunities.
- Tom Webb III expressed concerns regarding the county’s litter ordinance, specifically questioning the justification for current fine structures and the impact of wind-blown debris on roadside violations.
Coming up ▸ showhide
- Finance Committee Meetings: April 1, April 7, April 24, and April 29 at 4:00 p.m. (Room 207, Government Center).
- Annual Budget Retreat: April 3-5 at the Economic Development Training Center.
- Budget First Reading (Title Only): April 22, 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.