Council passed the second reading of a temporary moratorium on major subdivision approvals
The ordinance, which seeks to pause specific development while the county updates its comprehensive plan and land use ordinances, now moves toward a third reading and public hearing following a 4-1 vote. Council members indicated they are working on potential amendments regarding the definition of small subdivisions to reach a broader consensus before the final vote.
Second Reading of 180-day moratorium ordinance:
Yes 4 · No 1
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PASSED For 4 · Against 1
Votes at a glance ▸ showhide
Proclamation for Elevate Fatherhood Month:
Unanimous · 6-0
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PASSED (Unanimous)
Second Reading of rezoning ordinance for 1045 Highway 1 North:
Development
Yes 0 · No 0
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FAILED For 0 · Against 0. The motion to approve the rezoning failed due to a lack of a second
Second Reading of Special Source Revenue Credit Agreement for Project NAM:
Taxes & budgetJobs & economyDevelopment
Unanimous · 6-0
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PASSED (Unanimous). This agreement supports an economic development project expected to bring 50 jobs to the county
Second Reading of 180-day moratorium ordinance:
Yes 4 · No 1
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PASSED For 4 · Against 1
First Reading in Title Only of Ordinance for SC Department on Aging office space:
Unanimous · 6-0
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PASSED (Unanimous)
First Reading in Title Only of Ordinance for sale of 205 Sumter Highway:
Unanimous · 6-0
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PASSED (Unanimous)
Resolution for Safe Streets grant application:
RoadsGrants
Unanimous · 6-0
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PASSED (Unanimous). This authorizes the submission of a grant application and commits $200,000 in local matching funds
Reappoint Nick Moore to Kershaw County Health Service District:
Appointments
Unanimous · 6-0
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PASSED (Unanimous)
Routine housekeeping ▸ showhide
Council voted unanimously to approve the meeting agenda as amended, adopt minutes from the May 27, 2025, meeting, enter and exit executive session, and adjourn the meeting.
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- Impact Fees: Council discussed the status of impact fee studies with staff. A consultant is scheduled to brief the Council further on June 17.
- Finance Committee Report: Council received an update on the budget, noting that a 3.5-mil increase and fee adjustments are included in the upcoming third reading.
- Airport Commission Appointment: The appointment for the District 5 seat was tabled until the June 17 meeting to allow for further review of applicants.
- Executive Session Item 15A: Council moved to defer this discussion to the June 17 meeting.
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Residents addressed the Council regarding the proposed moratorium, expressing varying perspectives on the impact of large versus small subdivision growth.
Other speakers provided comments on local zoning requests, airport advisory commission interest, and the implementation of impact fees for infrastructure funding.
Coming up ▸ showhide
- June 17, 2025: Third reading of the budget, impact fee presentation, and deferred Airport Commission appointment.
- July 8, 2025: Public hearing regarding the subdivision moratorium.
- July 22, 2025: Expected third reading of the subdivision moratorium.
This is an independent summary prepared from the county's official published minutes and the meeting's live stream, not an official county communication.