Council passes temporary moratorium on major and minor subdivision approvals
In a 5-2 vote, the council approved a 180-day moratorium on the acceptance and processing of major and minor subdivision applications to allow for comprehensive planning. The ordinance, which excludes single-family residences (one lot per property) and planned development districts, seeks to address infrastructure concerns amidst the county's rapid growth.
180-day Moratorium Ordinance (1st Reading, as amended):
Yes 5 · No 2
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PASSED For 5 · Against 2
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Rezone 3.75 Acre Parcel (TMS# 229-00-00-004) from MRD-1 to GD (1st Reading):
Development
Yes 4 · No 3
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PASSED For 4 · Against 3
Special Source Revenue Credit Agreement for Project NAM (1st Reading in Title Only):
Taxes & budget
Unanimous · 7-0
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PASSED (Unanimous)
Catoe Amendment #1 to Budget Ordinance:
Taxes & budgetEMS & fireEnvironment
Yes 6 · No 1
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PASSED For 6 · Against 1. This amendment adjusted millage and fees for solid waste and fire services
Tucker Amendment #2 to Budget Ordinance:
Taxes & budgetEMS & fire
Unanimous · 7-0
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PASSED (Unanimous). Authorized a $547,762 transfer from Fire Reserve to Fire Operation for the purchase of fire trucks
Brazell Amendment #3 to Budget Ordinance:
Taxes & budget
Yes 2 · No 5
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FAILED For 2 · Against 5. This motion sought to limit the attorney fee allocation
180-day Moratorium Ordinance (1st Reading, as amended):
Yes 5 · No 2
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PASSED For 5 · Against 2
Lugoff Fire Department Mils Increase to 7.62:
EMS & fire
Unanimous · 7-0
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PASSED (Unanimous)
Request for $30,000 donation to Catawba Wateree Water Management Group:
Water & sewer
Yes 3 · No 4
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FAILED For 3 · Against 4
Routine Housekeeping:
Appointments
Unanimous · 7-0
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The council unanimously adopted the agenda, approved meeting minutes, confirmed the hiring of Kelley Josey as Register of Deeds, appointed the District #4 representative to the Kershaw Health District, passed a proclamation for Elevate Fatherhood Month, entered and exited executive session, and adjourned
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The council held discussions regarding the county budget process, including line items for attorney fees, information technology security mandates, and the Catawba Wateree Water Management Group funding request.
Council members also received updates from the County Administrator regarding the denied Pecan Orchard RIA grant and various ongoing infrastructure projects.
Coming up ▸ showhide
- June 10: Regular Council Meeting.
- June 17: Special Called Meeting (Budget 3rd Reading).
This is an independent summary prepared from the county's official published minutes and the meeting's live stream, not an official county communication.